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Simple Summer Pastas

One of the precious parts of summer in Canada is that we can enjoy our meals outside — and dining al fresco always feels elaborate, even with a simple menu. For those meals, relish these recipes that are vibrantly flavoured and influenced by the pantries of Mexico, India and Italy.

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Mexican street rice, or “elote” is a staple of the street food scene in Mexico City. The word elote comes from the Nahuatl word for corn, and this dish is thought to have originated with the Aztecs. Elote is grilled corn on the cob covered in melted butter, mayo, chili powder, cotija cheese, and lime. This recipe is a great place to use the glut of herbs in your summer garden. If you have chives or edible flowers in your garden, add them into the mix with reckless

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