Foodie Friday: Spotlight on Corn

 

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This post is a personal request of "Mr. Shop This." We haven't had any sweet corn yet this Summer. It's about time!  Here's some great dishes to add to your summer recipe repertoire.

Grilled Romaine and Corn Salad with Pickled Cherries and Shallots

Corn has never looked more appealing! And if you have not tried grilling romaine, you are in for a treat. Good looking, too!

Heather Christo

Bacon Wrapped Corn On The Cob

Whoa! Why haven't I ever thought of this? It's said to be sweet, savory, salty, and delicious. You prepare this recipe in the oven.

Pioneer Woman

Caramelized Corn and Tomato

 Tarte Tatin

This has to be one of the prettiest dishes I have ever seen! It's just perfect as a party appetizer. That crust? It's puff pastry.

Half Baked Harvest

Layered Southwestern Cornbread Salad
This is the salad that you make for company. The layers of colors and flavors makes this one 

standout dish!

Foxes Love Lemons

Mexican Street Corn Dip

Be forewarned. This dip is said to be highly addictive. The perfect thing to go with an ice cold cerveza!

Pure Wow

Tomato & Corn Pizza

What a pretty pie! It features the best of summer's harvest. Makes for a great appetizer.

Williams Sonoma

Corn, Cheddar & Scallion Strata

Made with whole-wheat sourdough bread, lots of sweet summer corn, sharp cheddar cheese and scallions. How could this be anything but wonderful?

Smitten Kitchen

Summer Skillet Gnocchi

Here's a summer hug in a bowl! And don't panic. You use store bought gnocchi. There's also heavy cream, lots of parm, grilled corn, and shittake mushrooms. Oh Yum!

How Sweet Eats

Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Fritters with Chipotle Aioli

My mother made corn fritters back in the day. I remember loving them. These make for a simple summer appetizer. That Aiolo with chipotle honey 

sounds fabulous!

Half Baked Harvest

The Best Grilled Corn With Four Toppings

Life is too darn short to serve plain corn on the cob. This recipe gives you a step by step tutorial on grilling corn. The toppings that will put your corn over the top are: Blue Cheese Butter With Chives, Maple Bourbon Butter, Spicy corn with Cotija cheese. Add a sprinkling of chopped bacon, blue cheese and herbs for the extra.

The Modern Proper

Light and Fresh Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

One of The Kitchn's most popular recipes ever. It calls for frozen corn, but I would use fresh. One of my favorite soups.

The Kitchn

Shrimp and Corn Fritters

The addition of shrimp to this corn fritter makes it special. These are sweet and creamy on the inside and super crunchy on the outside. Perfect!

Epicurious

Creamy Polenta With Pesto, Corn, & Blistered Tomatoes

A platter of this recipe is a sight to behold! It is an easy dish that makes a great vegetarian main course, or a summer side for any cookout.

Heather Christo

Sweet Corn Ice Cream With Salted Caramel Swirl & Chocolate Covered Potato Chips

You'll need an ice cream maker for this recipe. By the looks of the decadent desert, it might be worth getting one. Macy's has them on sale. 

How Sweet Eats

Grilled Corn Avocado Salad 

Gluten Free

Anything with Avocado gets my vote. Add feta cheese, and it is one special salad.

Super Golden Bakes

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Foodie Friday: Summer Side Dishes

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Summer dinners in the "Shop This" household are usually prepared on the grill.  There's nothing better than anything cooked outdoors. The entree is always easy to come up with....hot dogs, hamburgers, ribs, chicken, or steak. It's the sides that make the meal memorable.  This recipe roundup will change up your routine. Scroll down to find your future favorite dish.

HERE: 13 Summer Sides That Are Anything But Boring

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles

Oh what a bundle of love! You can use bacon or pancetta, and you actually grill these bundles. My personal thought is that pancetta might be easier to work with, and less likely to spike flames. It's a five star recipe from 

Rachael Ray.

The Food Network

Prosciutto Goat Cheese Stuffed Peaches with Thyme Honey

Could a dish look or sound any more appealing? A perfect appetizer or side to serve, if you are out to impress. A must make for me 

this Summer.

Half Baked Harvest

BLT Potato Salad

A recipe that is a terrific twist on the classic variety. There is no mayo but promises to be delicious anyway. It's made with lots of fresh mint, parsley and of course bacon and tomatoes. Looks delightful!

Heather Christo

Watermelon, Feta and Mint Salad

Watermelon is my favorite fruit, but I always wait until August to try it. Nothing is worse than carrying a heavy melon home and have the flavor NOT be sweet. This recipe couldn't be easier, and it looks so refreshing. I'm going to put this dish in my rotation soon.

Williams Sonoma

Cheesy Stuffed Pesto Garlic Bread

Growing up, we didn't have a cookout without a tin foil wrapped loaf of Garlic Bread. It was my job to make it, and I made it my responsibility to eat it, as well. Mine didn't look like this. It's made with a jar of pesto, so that's easy.  I would make my own. Better prepare two loaves, this looks like it will be a crowd pleaser.

How Sweet Eats

Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio

I haven't had an heirloom tomato yet this season, as they are still sky high in price. But when they come down, this recipe is being made. Of course, the word, "carpaccio" means thinly sliced, so a good knife will be needed. Microgreens and pistachios add the 

finishing touch.

Broma Bakery

Easy Grilled Sweet Potatoes

One of my favorite things! All you have to do is toss thick sliced potatoes with salt and oil, according to the recipe. I also add garlic and cinnamon. YUM!

The Kitch'n

Grilled Cornbread With 

Jalapeno Honey Butter

Grill marks just make everything better in my book. These buttery squares look like heaven to this girl who never eats bread. Truth is, I have a soft spot for cornbread. Another "must try." 

Whole and Heavenly Oven

Dressed Up Baked Beans

Let's face it, most baked beans are boring. This recipe changes up the classic dish with beef sausage, sliced on the diagonal, pure maple syrup and more. Looks good.

The Modern Proper

Summer Fruit Salad

This recipe is for Mollie, who loves to serve a fruit salad. It's time for all of us to change it up a bit. Make sure that you have the best flake sea salt, fresh ripe fruit, and prosciutto that you can find. And that cheese you see is Burrata, my fave.

Honestly Yum

Strawberry Arugula Salad With Watermelon and Feta

What a beautiful bowl! This salad has all of the feels of Summer. It's sweet, tangy, and crunchy. The simple balsamic dressing adds the zest. Nuts add the crunch.

Foodie Crush

Grilled Street Corn With Avocado Mayo

Serve this as an appetizer, side dish, or for me it could be dinner! I thought that this recipe was so unique, and can be made ahead of time. One fabulous idea.

Half Baked Harvest

Pea, Asparagus, & Avocado Salad With Burrata

Summer on a platter. The hardest part of this recipe is picking out the perfect avocados! The dressing sounds fabulous. It's made with lemon, yogurt, avocado, mint and more. 

Food52

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