sweet corn
noun
: corn of a variety (Zea mays rugosa synonym Z. m. saccharata) with soft kernels containing a high percentage of sugar
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Start with shrimp and smelt fritto misto or Caprese salad, move on to ravioli stuffed with sweet corn and lobster or a quick-cooking pizza topped with yellow tomatoes and burrata, then dig in to roasted pork loin with peaches and mustard greens.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 July 2024
White fish, cranberry, maple sugar, zucchini, kale, sweet corn.
—Siddhant Pusdekar, Journal Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2024
Danville’s bustling market boasts some of our favorite vendors, including G&S Farms, who grow that famous Brentwood sweet corn, and Cipponeri Family Farms, whose owners raise fruits, vegetables and nuts on their farm in Turlock.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 15 July 2024
Get The Recipe The Simple and Fresh Ingredients The medley of sweet corn and juicy tomatoes, plus mild Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro is tossed together with a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, olive oil, and lime juice which bring a balance of richness and zesty flavor to the dish.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2024
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 July 2024
White fish, cranberry, maple sugar, zucchini, kale, sweet corn.
—Siddhant Pusdekar, Journal Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2024
Danville’s bustling market boasts some of our favorite vendors, including G&S Farms, who grow that famous Brentwood sweet corn, and Cipponeri Family Farms, whose owners raise fruits, vegetables and nuts on their farm in Turlock.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 15 July 2024
Get The Recipe The Simple and Fresh Ingredients The medley of sweet corn and juicy tomatoes, plus mild Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro is tossed together with a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, olive oil, and lime juice which bring a balance of richness and zesty flavor to the dish.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2024
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