Category: Corn

Shrimp and Corn Beignets

This is from The NY Times, but I’ve seen other blogs with this exact recipe. Such a delicious appetizer — I served this for six people and had tons left. I’ll make half this recipe next time. Be careful not to over mix the batter because the beignets will end up being tough. INGREDIENTS  Vegetable…

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Grilled Corn Salad with Couscous, Avocado, and Cuke

I love corn and pasta in all their iterations! Summer ends for me when fresh corn disappears from the markets. This is my standard corn salad with the new addition of couscous. You only have a very few more weeks, so make it now~~~ INGREDIENTS 4 ears fresh corn (about 4 cups) 4 Tbsp. olive…

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Chile Corn Cakes

Chile Corn Cakes Serves 4 4 T. olive oil                                ¾ c. flour ¼ c. yellow bell pepper, chopped    1  t. baking powder ½ c. red bell pepper, chopped         ½ c. yellow cornmeal 2  c. fresh corn kernels                   1 egg, lightly beaten ½ c.. milk 2/3 c. yellow onions, chopped        1 T. unsalted butter, melted 1  T. chili powder…

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