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A Taste of Summer

Prompt: Give us a taste of summer – either through a recipe, or a memory or story that expresses summer to you.

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When a Newyorker, “A Taste of Summer” used to mean events at the Central Park. Now that, it has been more than a couple of decades that I’ve become a southerner, “A Taste of Summer” means outdoor grills, dips in the pool, or the ocean, fans and air conditioning. Also, in summer, nutrients in most fresh produce are at their best.

Since it is almost always summer where I live, here’s a lunch or dinner recipe for grilling fans.

Corn on the Cob and Chicken-Mango Skewers

Grill corn cobs that have been brushed with melted butter. Put those on the side to keep them warm until the chicken is done

Toss chicken cubes with salt and pepper. Cut mangos in small pieces. (You can substitute avocados for mangos or you can use them both. Just make sure the avocados are not mushy.)

Soak a few wooden skewers in water. Then thread chicken and mango on them. Brush with oil or melted butter.

Grill them covered, if you have a covered grill, over medium heat or broil them at least three to four inches away from the fire, turning the skewers until the chicken pieces are no longer pink, possibly 10-15 minutes. Serve together with corn-on-the-cob, with lemon and lime wedges, and possibly with a green side salad.