Microwave Fresh Cream-Style Corn
["6 ears fresh corn", "4 Tbsp. margarine or butter", "salt and pepper to taste", "1/4 c. milk or cream", "1 or more Tbsp. arrowroot or cornstarch", "2 Tbsp. water"]
["Shuck, silk and wash corn.", "Split each row of kernels with sharp knife.", "Carefully slice just the tips of corn into a large bowl.", "Using dull side of knife, run it down the cob to extract all the milky pulp from corn.", "Put cut off corn into deep microwave dish with butter, salt and pepper.", "Cook, covered, on High for 10 minutes.", "Add milk and arrowroot or cornstarch.", "If you like it thicker, add more.", "Cook on 70% power for 6 to 10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes until desired consistency."]
["corn", "margarine", "salt", "milk", "arrowroot", "water"]