Corn
How to Grill Corn for Maximum Flavor
When cooking fresh sweet corn for one, nothing beats the microwave: A single ear, in its husk, goes in at full power for three minutes. The husk traps steam, giving the kernels such an intense corn flavor and juiciness that butter becomes nearly superfluous (nearly). But for a crowd? You have more options. Take, for […]
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Seeking Spring Comfort? Try This Buttery, Vegetable-Topped Polenta.
Comfort food can take different forms. At its most heartfelt, it’s those childhood tastes that resonate emotionally: a pan of noodle kugel, a chicken foot straight out of my grandmother’s soup pot, a buttered slice of my father’s warm anadama bread. They may not be comforting to everyone, but, to me, they’re as soothing as […]
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A Thanksgiving History Lesson, in a Handful of Corn
These goals are part of an attempt to revive the deep, almost symbiotic relationship between corn and humans. “For Native people, it’s not just about growing out the corn and bringing it back home,” Mrs. Greendeer said. “It’s about creating a spiritual connection and relationship with this being, the corn. She’s alive. So the goal […]
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