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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Foodie Friday: 12 Gourmet Burgers To Grill This Summer

 

The Burger is an American culinary icon. Any grill master needs a recipe that honors that status. Life is too short to eat a boring burger.  This recipe roundup delivers fabulous flavors that you don't find in your frozen or fast food varieties. Now go and fire up that grill!

The Ultimate Jack & Coke Bacon Cheeseburger

The recipe author says it best:  "The gentle whiskey aroma is front and center, some from the burger and some from the whiskey mayo. The caramelized onions add a wonderful layer of flavor, as does the smoky gruyere cheese. And let us not forget the million dollar bacon." Oh Baby!

Lemony Thyme

Blue Cheese Stuffed Portobello Burger With Grilled Corn & Crispy Shallots

No one will ask where the beef is with this fabulous and rich recipe. And to make this recipe even more unique, the author suggests that they are served on an English muffin.

How Sweet Eats

Aloha Burgers

Did I ever tell you that I ordered a Honolulu burger on my first date with Mr. Shop This? It was fabulous and to this day I still love a burger with grilled pineapple. These burgers are made with Wagu! Mine was not. :)

Lone Mountain Wagu

Bourbon Bacon Burger

Oh Yum! What makes these burgers boozy is the barbecue sauce that features Bourbon. I always make my own BBQ sauce and often add bourbon or beer, so I know this recipe will be great!

Broma Bakery

Blackened Salmon Burgers with Herbed Cream Cheese

That cream cheese spread on the toasted bun, just might temp me to eat the bread. And I haven't had a hamburger bun in likely 25 years. This really sounds like a winning recipe.

Half Baked Harvest

Blueberry BBQ Brie Burger

I happen to love any recipe that is both sweet and savory. Add fresh arugula, crispy bacon, and blueberry bbq sauce to this burger, and it becomes quite fancy.

Running To The Kitchen

Thai Spiced Turkey Burgers

These tasty burgers have a little chile kick, plus the warmth of fresh ginger and a bright punch from cilantro.

Epicurious

Bobby Flay's Sante Fe Burger with a Twist

This burger is said to be a production, but so worth it. Truth be known, most of what I make is a production, so this recipe does not scare me.  But the homemade queso sauce, fried green tomatoes, and charred peppers really take Bobby's burger to another level! 

Southern Food and Fun

Chicken Pesto Burger

Just tonight I added my homemade pesto to a shrimp burger for dinner. It really adds a lot of flavor, especially to chicken. This is a must try.

Hungry Healthy Happy

 Brazilian Epic Burger with Egg

This image looks like there is everything but the kitchen sink on the burger. On top of it all is a runny yolked egg. Yummy!

Olivia' Cuisine

Spicy Tofu Burgers

I do love tofu and have grilled it before, but never anything quite this elaborate. This looks like a vegetarian delight! 

Pinch Of Yum

11 Tips To Make The Best Burgers Ever

I picked up a few ideas here. Maybe you will, too.

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Foodie Friday: 13 Green Recipes For St. Patrick's Day & Beyond

 

After my long absence, I thought the easiest way back into your hearts (and inbox) would be through your tummies. Major changes have happened, and the "Shop This" headquarters has relocated to New York! I have always had a New York State of Mind, and now I am actually here. Thanks for your patience. Now let's get cooking, and soon shopping!

Basil Martini

This chic cocktail is for the adventurous martini drinker. Instead of vermouth, it calls for sweet and sour mix and lime juice. Cheers!

Town & Country Magazine

Spicy Turkey Taco Salad with Baja Dressing

Looking for a non boring salad? This is it. " Chipotle chili seasoned turkey taco meat, mixed with fresh greens, black beans, avocado, mango, and a little cheddar cheese too. Topped with tortilla chips for crunch, and finished with a creamy Baja style dressing that’s spicy and cooling." 

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Grilled Asparagus With Balsamic Reduction

In my book, anything reduced is more flavorful. And a balsamic reduction or glaze is always the beginning of something fabulous. This grilled asparagus has been dressed up with balsamic, parmesan, and pine nuts. Just perfect!

The Modern Proper

Charred Poblano Pesto Pasta
Homemade pesto is one of my favorite things. For me, the jar pesto on the shelf is usually way too oily. Pasta, is a beautiful base for this perfect pesto. It's unique and sounds oh so delish!

Salt & Wind

“Gala” Grasshopper Pie

 Flavored with green crème de menthe and white crème de cacao, this is the ultimate after dinner treat. The filing is a no bake mixture of heavy cream, chocolate, and flavorings, The topping is a fluffy and chocolatey whipped cream. Oh just YUM!

Food 52

Pesto Salmon and Italian Veggies in Foil

Salmon with pesto? Oh yes! This dish is easy enough for a weeknight, but attractive enough for company. The author states that the salmon is perfectly prepared.

Cooking Classy

No Churn Mint Chocolate Chip 

Ice Cream
This is a must make, especially since it is so easy without a need for an ice cream maker. It's made with fresh mint without artificial flavors. Love it.

Love In My Oven

Green Goddess Gazpacho

Here's a show stopping dish that's gorgeous with bright green. It features a velvety texture thanks to a special olive oil. Perfect for sipping and dipping a crunchy bite of bread.

Heather Christo

Smoked Salmon, Avocado, And Arugula Salad

Can we ever have too many salad recipes? I think not. I selected this recipe because it is light but filling, and simple and impressive. It's all dressed with a vibrant champagne vinaigrette. 

Down Shiftology

Spinach & Lemon Risotto With 

Crispy Prosciutto
I have some Arborio rice just waiting to become risotto. This recipe will be made. It's just perfect for Spring, don't you think?

The Frayed Apron

Mushroom Goat Cheese Frittata

Oh this recipe has my name all over it. A wonderful choice for breakfast, brunch or dinner. You start this recipe on the stove and finish it in the oven.

What Should I Make For....

Jasmine Tea Cake With Matcha Buttercream and Raspberry Cream

How gorgeous is this cake? Interesting enough the cake is made with oil, but there is plenty of butter in that frosting. Who doesn't love a Swiss meringue? Company worthy for sure.

Delicious Not Gorgeous

Mojito Margaritas

This recipe creates two drinks in one. How fun and super special looking.

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Foodie Friday: Cooking With Fresh Corn

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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