Southerners crave this popular spring dish the most
Spring Recipe Revolution:
Get ready to ditch the root vegetables for refreshing treats like asparagus and peas as we welcome spring! The grills are firing up once again, and it's time for new culinary adventures.
No longer are we in search of hearty soups; we're on a mission to find recipes that scream fresh produce and are perfect for our favorite spring gatherings.
While the rest of the nation may be obsessed with corned beef and cabbage this time of year, Southerners have a different agenda. They're after vintage cakes, especially Hummingbird Cake, and retro casseroles, like Old-School Squash Casserole and Pineapple Casserole. Perhaps these are what they'll serve for Easter brunch.
But what everyone is really going gaga over is not a cake or casserole, but a classic dish. The most sought-after spring recipe in the South is Oven-Roasted Corn On The Cob.
Roasted Corn Revolution:
This oven-roasted corn recipe is a hassle-free alternative to grilling when the weather isn't cooperating or you just don't feel like standing in front of a hot grill. It calls for minimal gear and only about 10 minutes of active cooking time.
What makes this recipe a winner? The star player is the herbed butter lavished onto the corn. Southerners can't get enough of butter on their veggies, but infusing it with fresh parsley, rosemary, thyme, and garlic takes it to a whole new level.
A pinch of creativity: If you don't have one of the fresh herbs called for, you can use dried herbs (just use half as much) or customize your corn with your preferred seasoning blends, like Greek or Cajun seasonings.
The secret sauce: The key to juicy and perfectly roasted corn is sealing in all the flavor and juices by wrapping it in aluminum foil. You can also roast the corn in its husk—just remember to remove the silk before adding your herbed butter and then fold the husks back around the cob and wrap the whole thing in foil.
Why Southerners Can't Get Enough:
The crown jewel: "This was phenomenal! Every single cob was devoured. They wanted more, so I made more!" exclaimed Southern Living reader, Laura C 1966.
A vegetable transformation: Other readers raved about the juiciness of the corn with this recipe. "I made this dish for a summer barbecue. Everyone loved it. I'm not normally a corn on the cob eater, but I tried it and was so pleased. The kernels are so juicy and just burst in your mouth. Delighted," said a Southern Living Member.
Customize to your heart's content: And while we've mentioned that the seasoning is customizable, those watching their dairy intake will be thrilled to learn that oil works as a fantastic substitute for the butter. "Amazing. I used olive oil instead of butter and with the sweetness of the corn, it tasted the same," added another Southern Living Member.
- Southern Living is embracing the arrival of spring with a focus on fresh produce and 'spring recipes', offering a selection of customizable options that are perfect for favorite spring gatherings.
- While other regions might opt for corned beef and cabbage, Southerners have a unique affinity for vintage cakes and casseroles, such as Hummingbird Cake or old-school squash casserole.
- However, the most sought-after spring recipe in the South is not a cake or casserole but Oven-Roasted Corn On The Cob, a classic dish that offers a hassle-free alternative to grilling.
- This oven-roasted corn recipe from Southern Living, known as the 'Roasted Corn Revolution', requires minimal gear and provides a unique twist with an herbed butter that includes fresh parsley, rosemary, thyme, and garlic.
- Southern Living Members have praised this recipe, with one member, Laura C 1966, exclaiming it as "phenomenal", while another noted the juiciness of the corn and its ability to convert even non-corn on the cob eaters, commenting, "The kernels are so juicy and just burst in your mouth."
