Posts tagged corn

Creamed Corn

This creamed corn is a perfect side dish for a picnic or backyard cookout or BBQ.  I struggle to find side dishes for BBQ chicken or pulled pork, aside from the traditional baked beans and coleslaw.  Why not try creamed corn?  Or why not serve the creamed corn alongside grilled head on shrimp?  The flavors are reminiscent of shrimp and grits without the tedious “tending to the grits”.  When you find the perfect square of grass to spread your picnic blanket on, I hope this creamed corn is in your picnic basket.  

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Corn and Shrimp Bisque

If you have been to San Francisco’s revered restaurant Gary Danko, then you know the ingredients are the epitome of seasonal foods at their peak.  A few years ago, I had the pleasure of enjoying a dinner at Gary Danko with my mom and corn-loving brother.  While my mom and I selected scallop and lobster appetizers, my brother ordered the corn soup.   I have been trying to replicate this ethereal sweet corn experience ever since. 

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