What a wonderful way to celebrate fall with
Corn on the Cob Recipes
One ~ cob of
corn per person. Corn is best when eaten as soon as possible after picking.
Remove outside husks from the fresh corn cobs, then remove the silk by
gently rubbing the cob with your hands under running cold water. Refrigerate
unhusked corn in a sealed zip lock bag or plastic bag until ready to cook.
Cook corn covered in a large pot with 2 inches of boiling water. Or cook
corn on the cob uncovered, completely covered with boiling water for 10 to
14 minutes or until tender. Drain off hot water { be careful of the hot
steam }. serve with butter, salt & pepper.
Corn on a Stick
Bottled Italian dressing and fresh Parmesan cheese jazz up any corn on the
cob. Who needs butter?
4 ears fresh corn or one per person
8 six ~ inch bamboo skewers
2 tablespoons zesty Italian dressing
2 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
Husk corn,
remove silk and cut each ear in half. Use metal skewer or ice pick to make a
hole through center of one end of each piece of corn. Insert bamboo skewers
through corn.
Brush corn
with Italian dressing. Place corn in rectangular microwavable glass Pyrex
baking dish, 11 x 7 x 1 1/2
inches. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one corner to vent.
Microwave on
High 9 to 14 minutes, rotating dish 1/4 turn every 5 minutes, until corn is
tender. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese before serving. One ear
per serving.
OLD BAY ~ All Purpose Seasoned Butter
Old Bay Seasoned Butter adds zip to grilled fish and chicken, vegetables,
corn ~ on ~ the ~ cob, just about any food...anytime.
Makes 8 { 2 tablespoons } servings
1 cup butter, softened
3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons OLD BAY Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Minced Onions
In small bowl, whip butter until soft. Add remaining ingredients and mix
well. Spread over hot corn on the cob.
Chipotle Lime Butter
While you may not be used to grilling corn, you will find it to be
remarkably simple. It's even quicker than boiling. The contrasting flavors
of this easily prepared seasoned butter make any recipe so much more than
ordinary corn ~ on ~ the ~ cob.
8 medium ears fresh corn
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon Chipotle Chile Pepper
1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Coarse Ground Black Pepper
Remove husks and silk strands from corn.
Mix butter, lime juice and seasonings until well blended. Spread 1/2 of
butter mixture lightly over corn.
Grill over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes, turning often to cook on all sides
without burning. Serve corn with remaining Chipotle Lime Butter.
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Savory Herb Butter
Spread corn on the cob with Savory Herb Butter and grill in a foil packet
for a super easy and flavorful BBQ side dish.
4 ears corn, husked
4 tablespoons Savory Herb Butter { recipe link below }
Place ears of corn in center of large wide sheet of heavy duty aluminum
foil. Spread 1 tablespoon Savory Herb Butter on each ear of corn. Bring up
foil sides; double fold top and ends to tightly seal packet.
Grill over medium-high heat 20 minutes or until corn is tender, turning
once.
Savory Herb Butter
This easy, flavored butter is perfect for everything, from corn on the cob
and garlic bread to fish and chicken.
Makes 8 { 1 ~ tablespoon } servings.
1/2 cup { 1 stick } butter, softened
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Ground Mustard
Mix all ingredients in medium bowl until well blended; cover. Refrigerate up
to 1 week.
Serving Suggestions:
Salmon and Peppers: Center one { 4 ounce } salmon fillet
on each of four sheets ~ 12 x 18 inches of heavy duty aluminum foil. Season
with Black Peppercorn and Sea Salt Grinders, if desired. Top each with 1
tablespoon Savory Herb Butter and 1/3 cup green, red and yellow bell pepper
strips. Bring up foil sides; double fold top and ends to tightly seal
packets. Grill over medium ~ high heat 15 minutes or until fish flakes
easily with a fork, turning once.
Herb
Green Beans: Cook 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed, in salted boiling
water 8 minutes or until tender crisp. Drain. Toss beans with 2 tablespoons
Savory Herb Butter. Season with Black Peppercorn and Sea Salt Grinders, if
desired.
Or try out these great summer recipes: Grilled Herbed Tilapia, Grilled
Chicken with Summer Squash, Perfect Potatoes, Grilled Corn on the Cob,
Grilled Garlic and Herb Bread.
Grilled Corn with Ancho Chile and Lime Butter.
Ancho chile peppers and fresh lime juice add a Southwestern flair to grilled
corn ~ on ~ the ~ cob.
8 medium ears fresh corn
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Ancho Chile Pepper { substitute with chile powder }
1/2 teaspoon ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoon black Pepper
Remove husks and silk from corn ~ on ~ the ~ cob.
Combine butter with lime juice and seasonings. Mix until well combined.
Spread half of butter mixture lightly over corn. Set remaining half of
flavored butter aside.
Place corn on preheated grill over medium heat and cook 10 ~ 12 minutes,
turning often enough to cook on all sides without burning. Serve corn hot
with remaining soft chile butter.
