Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

For those of you who like to try new ways of serving some of the more familiar vegetables, here is one for you to consider.  In Mexico, street vendors sell corn on the cob from carts in the same way vendors in the U.S. sell hot dogs.  This recipe is adapted from...
Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad

Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad

Ingredients: 4 ears corn 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon cumin, ground 1 teaspoon chili powder 4 whole tomatoes, chopped 1/3 cup fresh...
Potato Corn and Bacon Chowder

Potato Corn and Bacon Chowder

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup whole milk or half & half 4 cups or (1) 32 oz. box chicken broth 3 slices of thick-cut bacon, cooked until crisp and diced 1/2 cup medium-sharp cheddar cheese, grated 3 russet potatoes, rinsed,...
Ornamental Corn

Ornamental Corn

Used widely for fall decorating and creative crafts such as centerpieces, wreaths and displays, ornamental corn is available in a wide variety of colors.  The kernels are hard, so the corn has a long shelf life.  Some people even store the ears from year to year in a...