Oh, honey, let me tell you, that asparagus and corn, they’re good stuff. Real good stuff. We used to grow ’em both back on the farm, you know. Fresh from the ground, nothin’ better. Now, you want some recipes, huh? I got a few up my sleeve, not fancy, but they fill the belly and taste mighty fine. You see, when you’ve got the good ingredients, the asparagus and corn recipes are as easy as pie, nothin’ too complicated for a good meal.
First off, you gotta know how to pick ’em. That asparagus, you want the stalks to be firm, not limp like a wet noodle. And the tips, they should be closed tight. As for corn, you pull back that husk a little, the kernels should be plump and milky. None of that dried-up stuff.
Now, the simplest way, just roast ’em. Toss the asparagus with a little oil, salt, pepper. The corn, you can roast it right in the husk, or shuck it and wrap it in foil. Pop ’em in the oven, maybe 400 degrees, until they’re tender. You can roast that asparagus until tender, you know. Makes a good side dish for anything, really. Especially some good old grilled steaks, oh, that’s a meal for a king!
- Roast ’em up!
- Asparagus and corn, simple and good.
- Don’t need nothin’ fancy.
Another thing I used to make, a kind of asparagus and corn salad. Cook the corn, cut the kernels off the cob. Chop up that cooked asparagus. Mix ’em together with some chopped onion, maybe some red pepper if you like a little color. A little vinegar, a little oil, salt, pepper. That’s it. Keeps good in the icebox, too.
We used to have a lot of potlucks, you know, with the neighbors. Everyone brings a dish. One time, I made a big pan of this asparagus and corn thing. Like a casserole, I guess you’d call it. Cooked the corn and asparagus, mixed it with some bread crumbs, a little milk, some cheese. Baked it in the oven until it was all bubbly. Everyone gobbled it up! It’s a good recipe when you need to feed a crowd, or if you just want to use up what’s left, you see?
I remember one time, my grandson, he came to visit. He’s a picky eater, that one. But I made him some garlicky-lemon asparagus with some corn on the cob. Just sauteed that asparagus with some garlic and a squeeze of lemon. He ate every bite! Said it was the best asparagus he ever had. Imagine that!
Oh, and salmon! That goes real good with asparagus. Cook that fish up in a pan, serve it with some roasted asparagus. Fancy folks like that, but it’s easy to make, too. You don’t need to be a fancy cook to eat good, I always say. Asparagus and salmon, simple yet tasty, just like me!
- Chicken is good with this, too.
- Roasted chicken, especially.
- Or pork chops.
- Even lamb chops if you got ’em!
- Just gotta cook ’em right.
- Seafood is good too. Like shrimp.
Sometimes, if we had some leftover ham, I’d chop that up and throw it in with the asparagus and corn. Makes a whole meal, you know. Add a little cheese, maybe some potatoes, and you got yourself a feast. We always made the most of what we had. Didn’t waste nothin’.
I remember this one time, it was a real hot summer. Nobody wanted to cook. So I made a big salad with that asparagus and corn, some tomatoes from the garden, and some cucumbers. Cooled us right down. Didn’t even have to turn on the stove.
You know, that asparagus, it’s good for you, too. Got all sorts of vitamins and things. And corn, well, that’s good for your digestion. Keeps things movin’, if you know what I mean. When you eat good, you feel good. That’s what I always say. Don’t need no fancy diets, just good, simple food. These vegetables, they keep you strong, not like all that processed stuff.
Now, I ain’t no expert, but I know what tastes good. And that asparagus and corn, they’re a match made in heaven. You can do so much with ’em. Just use your imagination. Don’t be afraid to try new things. And don’t worry if it ain’t perfect. As long as it tastes good, that’s all that matters. And if it sticks to your ribs, then you’re really cooking!
And if you got company coming over, well, these recipes, they’re easy to make a big batch of. Just double or triple it, no problem. Everyone loves asparagus and corn, you know. It’s a crowd-pleaser. And it’s cheap, too, especially if you grow your own.
So there you have it. My asparagus and corn recipes. Nothin’ fancy, just good, honest food. Hope you enjoy ’em. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I think I’m gonna go have a piece of pie. You want some, honey? Cookin’ and talkin’, that’s what I like to do best.
