Foodie Friday: Ingredient Spotlight ~ Corn

 

We had our first fresh corn last weekend, straight from the Farmer's Market. It was very sweet and delicious. We grilled it and slathered it with 2 different compound butters that I whipped up. Corn is so very versatile, I thought, it was Foodie Friday worthy. Get inspired here......

Mexican Street Corn Dip 

Here's your next cookout appetizer. I come from a long line of "dippers." I am usually not one of them ( double dipping and all). But this recipe looks so good, it just might be worth the carbs.

Half Baked Harvest

Corn Fritters

My sweet mother made these all summer long. They are so yummy. The good news is that they taste just as good at room temp as they do piping hot. 

The Modern Proper

Iron Skillet Cornbread

Is this not the best looking cornbread you ever saw? Of course, the recipe includes cheese and creamed corn!

Epicurious

Sweet Corn & Roasted Jalapeno Hummus

I may have mentioned that I make my own hummus once a week. It's so darn good. This recipe will be made this week. It is sure to be sweet from the corn, creamy from the chickpeas, and have a little kick from the pepper.

How Sweet Eats

Cheddar Bacon Sweet Corn

The perfect barbecue side dish. But be sure to make extra, these will go fast.

Easy Peazy Mealz

Brown Butter Lobster, Sweet Corn and Fontina Risotto

Pinch me. I think I have died and gone to heaven. Though the recipe sounds decadent, there is a healthy balance due to the fresh kale and tomatoes. Even if you don't eat lobster, swap it out for shrimp or salmon. Or the risotto is rich enough to stand alone. YUM!

Half Baked Harvest

Sweet Corn Ice Cream With Blueberry Swirl

Talk about a summery sweetness! I bet that this is heaven on a spoon. Most certainly worth the effort!

Baking A Moment

Avocado Corn Salad

Summer in a bowl. This recipe celebrates summer flavors with fresh herbs, tons of lime, and a pinch of garlic.

What's Gabby Cooking

Sweet Corn Gazpacho

Served with Avocado Toast, this is the perfect hot day light meal. It's served cold, and I bet just delicious. The recipe author suggests that it gets better and better 1-3 days after you make it.

Love & Lemons

Sweet Corn and Watermelon Salad

"Sweet corn and watermelon salad pairs two of summer’s most iconic foods in one irresistible dish that brightens up any meal." I am so picky about my watermelon, that I haven't had it yet. Maybe this week, with this recipe.

The View From Grand Island

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chimichurri Butter

I would never waste the carbs or calories on plain ol' boiled corn. A dish like this might be worth it all. And chimichurri makes everything better!

Le Creme de la Crumb

Spicy Maple Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Smoky Bacon Corn

Each element of this recipe sounds delicious. I know a few family members that would love this.

Half Baked Harvest

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Summer Spotlight: Corn

{ Via: Williams Sonoma }

My Dad always said about corn "knee high by July." I haven't been in the country in so long. Who knows how the crop is this year? August is the month to test it out.  I plan to do that very soon. These 16 recipes and chef's tools cover your bases from appetizers, soup, desserts and everything in between, like Creole Shrimp with Creamed Corn!

  

Grilled Romaine and Corn Salad with Pickled Cherries and Shallots
Have you ever had grilled Romaine? It's wonderful! This salad couldn't be more elegant looking. Can you imagine what a platter of this looks like?
Heather Christo

Skillet Cheesy Corn Dip

I normally don't think of a hot appetizer for Summer, but who would turn down a chip and this dip!

Bev Cooks

Corn Stripper
What a handy tool! I have always done it with a knife. Genius!
Sur La Table

Cherry Tomato Frittata with Corn
Goat Cheese, fresh tomatoes, and basil make this one delicious dish!
Williams Sonoma

Barbecue Chicken Street Corn Tacos
These tacos are loaded with juicy barbecue chicken, creamy corn, avocado, cotija cheese, and a touch of chili powder. What a beautiful bite! 
Broma Bakery

Grilled Corn, Tomato, & Avocado Salad With Chimichurri 
Now this is a salad! It's all topped off with creamy goat cheese and homemade chimichurri. I am sure that the chimichurri makes this salad.
How Sweet Eats

Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée
Now this is a sophisticated dessert! And what a great idea. Corn can be so sweet and creamy, this recipe should work.
Lulus Sweet Secrets

Bacon Wrapped Cheddar Corn
Jalapeno Poppers
If you can believe, I have never had a "popper" of any kind. I just don't frequent the kind of restaurants that offer them. But these look interesting. Serve these summery jalapeño poppers with a cooling cilantro-ranch to tame the heat.
Half Baked Harvest

Maple Cheddar Cornbread with a Hint of Spice
Life is too short to make plain cornbread! This recipe calls for both cheese and corn kernels, the way I like it. The maple syrup adds the 
balance to the spice.
Spice Chronicals

Layered Southwestern Cornbread Salad 
A standout on the table! The colors and textures are very appealing. There are so many layers and flavors with ingredients like: crumbled cornbread, chorizo, tomatoes, green peppers, black beans, creamy lime dressing and cilantro. YUM!
Foxes Love Lemons

Creole Shrimp & Creamed Corn
Creamed corn is not my thing, but I do make it well for "Mr. Shop This." Add some spices and shrimp, and I am all in. Oh boy! And by the way, this is a light version. 
Cooking Light

Sweet Corn Ice Cream
This just isn't ice cream made with corn, it also features salted caramel swirls and chocolate covered potato chips. It's a sweet and salty trifecta!
How Sweet Eats

Shrimp & Grits Corn Fritters
My Mom made great corn fritters. These are different and very clever. They are said to be sweet and moist on the inside and super crunchy on
 the outside.
Epicurious

Insta Pot Chipotle Cheddar Corn Chowder
In less than an hour you can sit down to this beautiful bowl of corn soup. By the way, Williams Sonoma has an instant pot on sale.
Half Baked Harvest

Mexican Street Corn
Who knew a little mayo, lime, and chili powder were the key to the best corn ever? Well, I know this to be true from personal experience.  It truly is beyond good.
Delish

Open Kitchen by Williams Sonoma Corn Picks
I have owned these, but somehow they went missing this year. They are good looking and work well. Now on sale.
Williams Sonoma

Sweet Corn Salsa
Pass the chips please! This salsa will add texture to anything you pair it with. The key to the success of the recipe is ~ the fresher the corn, the better.
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They say that corn should be knee high in July. A recent trip to the country, proved that this year’s crop should be record breaking! That corn was knee high to a giant! Fresh corn is something special, and it brings me back to my childhood, when Grandma Pearl grew her own. A piping hot ear of corn and a stick of butter is all that this little girl needed, back in the day. But there is so much more that one can do with this sweet and crunchy veggie. Time to think outside the husk, and try something new 
this Summer.

HERE: 14 Ways To Cook Corn

Cheesy Zucchini And Corn Pie
The savory pie of Summer! "Zucchini, sweet summer corn, fresh garden herbs, and three cheeses all baked together in a buttery sesame cracker crust. Simple summertime dinner perfection." Isn't it beautiful?
Half Baked Harvest

Caribbean Style Corn On The Cob
Even though as a child, plain corn was good enough for me, I actually would only enjoy it a little jazzed up as an adult. The homemade aioli, paprika, Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley are what make 
this recipe special.
Street Smart Kitchen

Farmer's Market Cornbread
{ Gluten Free }
Made with sweet corn, cherry tomatoes and sheep’s cheese, no cornbread could be better looking. And let's face it, everything made in a cast iron
 skillet is better! 
Bojon Gourmet

Chipotle Shrimp Cobb Salad With Jalapeño Corn Vinaigrette
This recipe may take the prize for the best looking salad of all time. But it is the dressing that got my attention. Vinaigrette made from corn? It's made with other fresh ingredients like lime and honey. The corn is emulsified in a blender, which gives the dressing the creaminess. 
Yum, right?
Half Baked Harvest

Fresh Corn Grits With Shrimp
My parents were from Kentucky, and hominy grits were aways part of a weekly menu. I never liked it any way Mom prepared them. This recipe just may convince me to give them another try. No hominy involved!
Food and Wine

Baked Sweet Potatoes With Charred Corn And Coconut Lime Cream
​Can you just ​imagine the smoky sweetness of this dish? The recipe can be cooked on the grill It's a perfect late Summer or early Fall dish, that is also very healthy.
Tending The Table

Summer Corn Chowder
Isn't this a pretty picture? I can't imagine anyone not loving creamy and comforting summer corn chowder. 
Cooking Classy

Black Bean, Corn & Avocado Salad with Lime Vinaigrette.
A make ahead recipe that everyone is sure to love. Use it as a salad or a dip. According to Huffington Post, this is one of the most popular recipes on Instagram this Summer. 
It must be great!
Once Upon A Chef

Sweet Corn and Black Bean Tacos
​True fresh corn ​is so creamy it does not need to be cooked, and this recipe suggests that the corn be left raw. Instead the corn is marinated in fresh lime juice. Finely sliced radishes and jalapeño lend a bit of crunch and heat, while sliced avocado and feta finish it off.
Cookie + Kate

Jalapeno Corn Dip
{ Gluten Free + Vegan }
Mexican inspired and just so darn yummy looking! It's the perfect Summer dip that's sweet, 
spicy and savory.
Minimalist Baker

Grilled Corn On The Cob Five Ways
What a fun idea for a barbecue! They are all loaded with flavor and very easy to prepare.
Hey Eep

Vidalia Onion Upside Down Cornbread
I spent a good amount of time looking for the best cornbread recipe. This won hands down. I mean ....just look at it!
Sweet Savant

Chilled Corn And Crab Soup
Made with Almond Milk, this is a lightened up Summer Soup. Best yet, it only takes 30 minutes to prepare.
Foodie Crush

Sweet Corn And Pistachio 
Ice Cream
Yes, sweet corn ice cream is a thing! And why not? Corn is both sweet and creamy, and this recipe does sound delicious.  An ice cream machine is required, however. Found this good sale at Williams Sonoma.
Get the recipe HERE



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