The #NBAXmas Cookbook offers an interactive and festive experience where NBA Fans can try recipes from all 30 teams’ home markets.
Each team was challenged to showcase a recipe that best represents their region’s most iconic culinary food. This recipe ranges from a favorite snack, dish or dessert that is unique to the team and fanbase.
Find the origin of each recipe and everything you need to create it yourself below.
G. Garvin’s Sauté Cream Corn
Chef G. Garvin’s Sauté Corn with crispy bacon and Green onion is a mouthwatering recipe and delicious side dish. In October, the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena tapped award-winning and critically acclaimed chef, author and TV personality G. Garvin as Chief Culinary Officer to oversee the food experience throughout the venue.
Teaming with Levy, the hospitality partner of State Farm Arena, Chef G. Garvin brings more than 25 years of experience working with luxury brands throughout the country, curating fine-dining experiences for high-profile celebrities and dignitaries, to one of the NBA’s top-rated dining experiences as selected by season ticket members.
Ingredients:
| 1 lb. fresh corn ears of fresh shucked corn |
| 1/2 cup chopped crisp bacon, cooked (optional) |
| 1 cup heavy creamer (optional) |
| 2 large green onions, thinly sliced |
| 1 tbsp. agave |
| 1/4 cup olive oil |
| 1 tbsp. diced red onion |
| 2 tbsp. butter |
| Salt and pepper to taste |
Directions:
- Add oil to the sauce pan over medium heat
- Add the onion and the corn and cook stirring frequently for four to five minutes to prevent sticking
- Add cream until liquid is reduced and corn is tender
- Stir in the agave and cook for one minute
- Add butter and green onions to the pan and bacon (if using)
- Remove from heat and serve hot
