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• Woodier, Olwen

The texture, wholesome goodness, and flavor of corn make it a remarkably versatile grain, complementing everything from frittatas to Posole, souffles to Shepherd's Pie. In this book, Olwen Woodier celebrates the this downhome, delicious, all-purpose comfort food through 140 easy-to-prepare recipes.

Here are corn starters: Tortilla Pizza, Blue Blazes Hush Puppies. Corn Soups: Tortilla Soup, Lobster and Corn Chowder. Corn Salads: Black Bean, Corn, and Tomato Salad, Corn Pasta Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing. Corn in the Main: Salmon with Corn Pancakes, Corn-Tortilla Crusted Fish, Corn and Cheese Tamales. Breads: Bacon-Scallion Muffins, Skillet Corn Bread.

Also includes a complete history of corn, a cook's primer on corn varieties, nutritional information, grower and chef profiles, and tips on how to freeze or preserve the farm-fresh taste of new corn.