Cuisine: Corn
Mexican Street Corn Dip
This Mexican Street Corn Dip is Mexican Street corn turned into a dip! The combination of mayonnaise, Mexican Crema, cotija cheese and lime juice. It's creamy, cheesy and delicious.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 10 Servings
Cornbread Stuffing With Sausage and Corn Nuts
My daughter Zoe made this Cornbread Stuffing With Sausage and Corn Nuts. I have to say, I have never heard of using corn nuts as an ingredient. The corn nuts get crushed into a dust, which adds an extra corniness to this stuffing.
- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
Herby Corn Salad
My daughter Zoe loves fresh corn salads, so I am always trying to come up with new versions. This Herby Corn Salad turned out to be a real hit with my family. And you don't even have to turn on the oven!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Corn Medallions with Aioli, Cotija Cheese and Lime
My daughter Zoe made these Corn Medallions with Aioli, Cotija Cheese and Lime. It’s basically Mexican-style street corn sautéed instead of grilled.
It’s the perfect mashup of the balanced flavors that comprise great dishes - sweet corn, garlic aioli, sour lime, and salty cheese.
Cotija cheese is named after the town of Cotija, Michoacán where it originated, Cotija cheese has a strong, salty flavor and mostly used as a topping or mixed into sauces. Feta is a good substitute.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Green Chile Chicken Tamales
Every Christmas eve my mother-in-law served tamales and albondigas soup. She got her tamales from a local source in East Los Angeles. My friend asked if I wanted to make tamales with her. Absolutely! We corralled another friend, who actually knows what she’s doing and my daughter. We each bring our own filling. I've made Beef Tamales with Red Chili Sauce, pork and Green Chile Chicken Tamales. I had made tamales in the past, but only one dozen. This time, we made 150! My friend said that you have to take a shot after every dozen is completed! Given that it was 10 am when we started, I only did 2 shots, and then there were those mimosas…. It was so much fun, that we do it every year.
- Prep: 40 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Yields: Makes about 26
Cornbread Muffins
I made these Cornbread Muffins to go with my chili. The addition of a little olive oil makes these muffins light and fluffy.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: Makes 12 muffins
Corn Pizza with Smoked Mozzarella and Roasted Balsamic Onions on a Cornmeal Crust
This Corn Pizza with Smoked Mozzarella and Roasted Balsamic Onions on a Cornmeal Crust is the most popular pizza at a local pizzeria. It's absolutely delicious and very filling! Here is a recipe to create it at home.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Yields: Makes 1 Pizza
Creamy Corn Salad
It seems like I've been posting a lot of corn salads lately. I have at least 6 different kinds on my blog. I guess you could say I like corn! It could have something to do with being raised in Indiana. This version has a creamy dressing and uses roasted red peppers and fresh basil.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Sautéed Corn and Zucchini with Basil
I know I have been posting a lot of recipes for corn, but I grew up in Indiana. There really is nothing better in the summer when the white, sweet corn is at its peak. This recipe for Sautéed Corn and Zucchini with Basil uses up some of the zucchini from your garden with fresh basil.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Grilled Corn Salad with Chili-Miso Dressing
I love making spinach salads because you can put the dressing on in advance and it won't wilt as quickly as lettuce. This Grilled Corn Salad with Chili-Miso Dressing takes your salad "out of the ordinary" category. The combination of chili and miso delivers spicy umami flavor. Truth be told, I cheated and bought already grilled frozen corn from Trader Joe's. I try to always have it in the freezer. It has a great smoky flavor.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 5 Servings
