Preparation info
  • Makes

    5 cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Thanksgiving Dinner: Recipes, Techniques, and Tips for America's Favorite Celebration

By Anthony Dias Blue and Kathryn K. Blue

Published 1994

  • About

A colorful version of a Thanksgiving classic, this should not be made ahead of time.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen lima beans
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen com kernels

Method

  1. If using fresh vegetables, bring 6 cups of water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil. Cook the corn and lima beans until tender but firm, about 5 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water, and drain again. If using frozen vegetables, thaw thoroughly, rinse, and set aside.

  2. In a large saucepan, heat the cream to a boil and reduce to 1¼ cups. This should take about