Peppered Corn Recipes

PEPPERED CORN FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the corn, red pepper and onions. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cumin, salt and pepper; stir into corn mixture. Gradually add milk, stirring until blended. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

PEPPER CORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Melt cream cheese and butter in a saucepan. When ingredients are melted, stir in evaporated milk, corn, and green chilies. Pour mixture into an 8x8 inch pan.
• Bake in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes; until brown and bubbly.

SAUTEED CORN AND GREEN PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a non-stick skillet, heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking Add corn and pepper dice and saute, stirring, until tender but still crunchy, about 3 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes and cook 15 more seconds. Season with salt and pepper.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole dish, combine corn, bell pepper, onion and butter.
• Cover and microwave on high until bell pepper is crisp-tender (5-7 minutes), stirring once.
• Stir in cumin, salt and ground pepper. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

CORN WITH ONION AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, cut and scrape the kernels from the corncobs. There should be about two cups.
• Heat the oil and butter in a skillet and add the onion, garlic and chopped pepper. Add corn, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, briefly and sprinkle with cumin.
• Cover and cook over low heat about three minutes. Remove from the heat and serve.

PEPPERED CORNBREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, corn, buttermilk and oil; stir into the dry ingredients just until blended. Fold in the cheese, peppers and onions. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cut into squares; serve warm.

PEPPERED CORN FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the corn, red pepper and onions.
• Combine the flour, baking powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir into corn mixture.
• Gradually add milk, stirring until blended.
• In a skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of oil.
• Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into skillet.
• Cook for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
• Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.

PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Crush the peppercorns slightly, either using a mortar and pestle or a rolling pin.
• 2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add the shallots and saute until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the brandy and boil for another 3 minutes. Add beef stock and boil another 3 minutes.
• 3. Finally, add the cream and reduce the heat to medium. Heat through, but don't allow the peppercorn sauce to boil. Once the sauce is at your desired thickness, test for seasoning. Add salt if necessary, then serve with your favourite steak.

PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the butter in a large, high-sided frying pan, then fry the shallots and peppercorns over a medium heat for 5 mins, until the shallots have softened but not browned. Add the brandy and cook until it has reduced away to almost nothing.
• Pour the wine into the pan, turn up the heat and boil rapidly until reduced by half. Add the stock and reduce again, this time by two-thirds, this will take around 5 mins. Stir the cream into the sauce and allow it to thicken slightly. Check the sauce is seasoned to your liking before serving with steak.

SWEET CORN WITH PEPPERS

Steps:

• Core and vein the peppers. Cut the flesh into very thin strips about 1 1/2 inches in length. There should be about 2 cups.
• Set aside. Scrape the kernels from the corn. There should be about one cup.
• Set aside.
• Heat the oil and butter in a skillet and add the scallions, peppers and corn. Sprinkle with cumin, salt, pepper and garlic. Cook, shaking the skillet and stirring, about 1 1/2 minutes.
• Spoon the mixture into a warm serving dish.

CARAMELIZED CORN WITH ONIONS AND RED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn; stir until beginning to dry and brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to small bowl. Add oil to skillet. Heat over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Sauté until peppers are tender, about 8 minutes. Mix in cilantro and chili powder, then corn. Stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.