Sweet N Savory Corn Recipes

STEAMED CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Husk the corn and remove the silk. Trim off any discolored kernels or any that have been damaged by insects. Depending on the size of your steamer basket, you may need to cut the ears of corn in half so they are short enough to fit.
• Add 2 inches of water to a large pot and insert a steamer rack. Make sure the water is not touching the bottom of the steamer rack. If it is, pour some of it off.
• Cover the pot and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
• When the water begins to boil, place the corn into the steamer basket inside the pot using a pair of tongs.
• Cover the pot and let the corn steam for 4 minutes or until it turns deep yellow and crisp. If you prefer softer corn, steam for 7 minutes. For the softest corn, steam for 10 to 15 minutes. The longer you steam the corn, the more attention you must pay to the water level. Don't let it fall lower than 1 inch or it may run dry and scorch your pot.
• Turn off the burner and carefully remove the corn from the pot with tongs. Serve as is or with butter, salt, and pepper.

ALMA'S SWEET CORN

Steps:

• Slice corn from the cob into a large skillet, leaving about a third of the kernel still on the cob. Using the back of the knife, scrape all of the juice and remaining kernels into the skillet. Stir in water, sugar, and salt and cook over medium high heat until sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature before serving.

SWEET GRILLED CORN

Steps:

• Soak corn in cold water for 1 to 3 hours.
• Stir together macadamia nut oil and melted butter in a bowl. Season with garlic, rosemary, sage, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper; stir in Parmesan cheese.
• Drain corn and pat dry. Spread butter mixture evenly over each ear of corn, and place each piece on a square of aluminum foil. Tightly wrap each ear and puncture to allow excess steam to escape while grilling.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
• Grill the corn cobs until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes, turning frequently. Remove from the grill and check for doneness; if the corn is not done, continue cooking an additional 5 minutes.

SWEET AND SAVORY GRILLED CORN

Steps:

• Preheat a grill for cooking at medium-high heat.
• Add the corn to the hot grill and cook, turning frequently, until slightly charred all over, about 10 minutes total.
• For the sweet garlic butter, combine the butter, garlic powder, parsley, sugar and salt in a small serving bowl and mix until together until well combined. Spread over the warm corn before serving.

SAVORY CREAMED CORN

Steps:

• Melt butter in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add corn; cook 6 min., stirring frequently.
• Stir in sour cream; cook and stir 3 min. or until heated through.
• Remove from heat; stir in cheese and basil.

SWEET 'N' SPICY ROASTED CORN

Steps:

• Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottom; remove silk. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with kitchen string. Soak corn in cold water for 1 hour., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Remove string before serving., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Add the garlic, brown sugar, red pepper flakes and chili powder. Serve with grilled corn.

HABANERO HONEY SWEET CORN CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously butter a 9-inch pie dish.
• Combine fresh corn kernels, habanero pepper, eggs, water, and honey in a bowl. Puree with an immersion blender until almost smooth. Add flour, melted butter, cornmeal, salt, and baking powder; whisk until combined.
• Transfer mixture into the greased pie dish. Shake gently to settle mixture into the dish.
• Bake in the center of the preheated oven until golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Let cool until warm or room temperature before serving.

SWEET 'N SAVORY CORN

Steps:

• Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking.
• Gently pull back husk from each ear of corn without detaching; remove silk.
• Replace husk strips, one piece at a time, over corn.
• Tie kitchen string around each ear to secure husks.
• Soak corn in cold water 15 minutes to prevent husks from burning on grill; drain well.
• Grill corn, covered, turning occasionally until tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix butter, rosemary, fennel and pepper.
• If desired, garnish with rosemary sprig.
• In separate small bowl, mix cheese, sour cream and sun-dried tomatoes.
• If desired, garnish with additional sun-dried tomatoes.
• Serve corn with toppings.
• No-grill cooking:.
• Remove husks from corn.
• In pot, bring 2 inches water to a boil.
• Add corn; cook until tender, 4 minutes.
• Drain.