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Corn Topping Ideas
By MaryEllen
Cooking corn Remove husks from corn just before cooking
- 25 to of 25 ways to adorn corn on the cob proves that point. It’s a global survey of flavors that celebrates America’s melting pot.
- 8 toppings should cover 8 ears of corn and are good candidates for experimentation.
- 1 1 1 Oaxacan-Style
- 2 2 2 Maple-Mustard
- 1/4 2 (after, if boiling; before, if grilling) with olive oil. While cooking, combine 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard and a pinch of allspice. Spread mixture on hot, cooked corn.
- 3 3 3 Barbecue Glazed
- 1/4 2 2 1/4 3 and grill. Meanwhile, combine 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion, 2 tablespoons honey and 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt. Baste corn with mixture during last 3 minutes of grilling.
- 4 4 4 Olive Oil, Garlic and Parmesan
- 2 2 1 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Baste hot, cooked corn with mixture and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- 5 5 5 Chilies and Lime
- 6 6 6 Curry and Pistachios
- 2 1 tablespoons curry powder into 1 stick of hot melted butter. Drizzle on cooked corn and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
- 7 7 7 Tuscan Blend
- 2 1 30 dried Italian herbs, such as McCormick’s Perfect Pinch blend of rosemary and sun-dried tomato, with 1 stick softened butter. Let sit for at least 30 minutes so that the dried herbs rehydrate. Spread over cooked corn.
- 8 8 8 Basil-Tomato
- 2 2 1 tomatoes and grate, then drain. Discard as much liquid as possible. Mix tomato pulp with 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil. Season with salt and spread on cooked corn.
- 9 9 9 Cilantro and Sesame
- 1 2 stick softened butter with 2 teaspoons each toasted sesame seeds and chopped fresh cilantro. Spread on corn and sprinkle with more sesame seeds and kosher salt.
- 10 10 10 Tarragon and Lime
- 1 2 to 3 1 with 2 to 3 tablespoons of minced fresh tarragon and the zest of 1 large lime. Spread on hot, cooked corn.
- 11 11 11 Bacon-Cheddar
- Spread mayonnaise on warm corn. Roll in grated cheddar cheese and top with crumbled, cooked bacon.
- 12 12 12 Honey-Butter
- 1 1/2 2 softened butter with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 2 tablespoons honey. Spread on hot, cooked corn.
- 13 13 13 Parsley and Chive
- 1 1/2 1 to butter with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 tablespoon each (or more, according to taste) of finely chopped fresh parsley and chives. Spread on hot, cooked corn.
- 14 14 14 Fruit Chutney
- 1 3 stick melted butter with 3 tablespoons fruit chutney, like Major Grey’s. (You could even use marmalade.) Drizzle over hot, cooked corn.
- 15 15 15 Guacamole
- Spread homemade or prepared guacamole over hot, cooked corn. Top with a squeeze of fresh lime.
- 16 16 16 Bacon-Wrapped
- to 350-degree 20 to 25 of bacon to make a spiral and brush lightly with honey. Grill on medium or roast in a 350-degree oven, either for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn several times during cooking so that bacon cooks evenly.
- 17 17 17 Pesto and Parmesan
- You won’t need butter or oil when you spread pesto over hot, cooked corn. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- 18 18 18 Goat Cheese and Thyme
- 2 2 1 1 softened butter with 2 ounces goat cheese crumbles, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried). Season with freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt. Spread on hot, cooked corn.
- 19 19 19 Cinnamon Sugar
- 1 to 1 each cinnamon and sugar to 1 stick melted butter. Drizzle on hot, cooked corn.
- 20 20 20 Cumin and Pepper
- 1 1/2 1 to butter with 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds and coarse sea salt to taste. Spread on hot, cooked corn.
- 21 21 21 Garlic and Old Bay
- 1 1 1/2 softened butter with 1 minced garlic clove and 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning. Spread on cooked corn and sprinkle with more Old Bay and kosher salt.
- 22 22 22 Lemon-Pepper
- 1 tablespoons lemon-pepper blend with 1 stick softened butter and spread over hot, cooked corn. Garnish with lemon zest.
- 23 23 23 Jamaican Sweet Corn
- 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/4 1/2 1 curry powder, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Spread mixture on hot, cooked corn and roll in toasted coconut.
- 24 24 24 Spicy Asian Glaze
- 1/4 1/4 2 2 sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Brush on corn and grill or roast, basting and turning several times. Before serving, sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced scallions.
Candied Spiced Pecans
By MaryEllen
1. Preheat oven to 300F. Beat egg white and water until frothy
- 1 egg white
- 1 tsp water
- 1 lb pecan halves
- 1/2 cup Splenda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Servings: 10
- Nutrition Facts
- Serving size: 1/10 of a recipe (1.8 ounces).
- Reviews
- 4 stars - ME 1/23/2007
Cinnamon Rolls in 52 Minutes!, GF
By MaryEllen
Recipe is easily doubled
- Dough:
- Ingredients
- 2 1/4 2 1/4 1/4 cups (304 gr) gfJules Gluten Free All Purpose Flour
- 1 1 1 Tbs. baking powder
- 1 1 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1 1 1 tsp. ground cardamom (or cinnamon)
- 9 9 9 Tbs. cold butter or vegan butter (Earth Balance Buttery Sticks)
- 2 2 2 Tbs. cream cheese or vegan alternative (Kite Hill, Follow Your Heart®; Go Veggie®) OR 2 Tbs. extra butter (in a pinch)
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup milk of choice (I use almond, coconut or soy)
- 1 1 1 Tbs. pure maple syrup
- Filling:
- 2 2 2 Tbs. melted butter or vegan substitute (Earth Balance Buttery Sticks)
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 Tbs. ground cinnamon
- Icing:
- 8 8 8 ounces (1 package) cream cheese style spread (Kite Hill, Follow Your Heart®; Go Veggie®) or dairy cream cheese
- 5 5 5 Tbs. butter or vegan alternative (I use Earth Balance® Buttery Sticks)
- 1 1 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 3 1/2 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
Hoisin Sauce, GF
By MaryEllen
Rice Vinegar with a smidgen of sugar will substitute for the Mirin if necessary
- 4 4 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (use gluten-free if following a gluten-free diet)
- 3 3 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter (natural or creamy no-stir style)
- 1 1 1 teaspoon mirin
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
S'more Brownies
By MaryEllen
If you've got S'mores fans at your house, you can be sure these gooey, rich and chocolatey brownies will have 'em c...
- 10 graham crackers, broken in half (20 squares), divided
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 cup flour
- 2-1/2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
- 1 cup BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks
Best Lemon Chicken Ever
By MaryEllen
Per thigh: 520 calories, 29g fat, 180mg chol
- 12 cleaned and trimmed chicken thighs (skin on, bone in)
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 12 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch rounds
Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Soup
By MaryEllen
This recipe came from the chicken enchilada recipe I submitted earlier
- 8 oz. fat free sour cream
- 1/2 can fat free cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 tbls. fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 1/4 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 can Mexican Rotel
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 can diced green chiles
- 2 cups fat free/ reduced sodium chicken broth
- Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 153.1
- Total Fat: 3.4 g
- Cholesterol: 29.5 mg
- Sodium: 1,085.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 16.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 14.1 g
Super Fudgy Chocolate Cookies
By MaryEllen
Amount Per Serving Calories 105
- 2 1/2 cup chocolate chip
- 1 12 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 Tbs margarine
- 2 cup flour
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup nuts, chopped fine
Pizza Pasta Salad, GF
By MaryEllen
A cool, refreshing alternative to gluten-free pizza on a hot summer day
- Vinaigrette
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- Salad
- 1/2 pound gluten-free pasta
- 2 pounds tomatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 red onion chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large sweet pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup sliced olives, green or black
- Cooked gluten-free sausage or pepperoni, cut into bite-sized pieces (optional)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cut into cubes (optional)
Pumpkin Squares, GF
By MaryEllen
We just had to pull out one of our favorite pumpkin recipes - just in time for Halloween
- 1 1/4 cup GF Jules flour
- 3/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 2/3 cup reduced-fat margarine or butter
- 4 eggs (use egg white equivalent)
- 2 cans (15oz) solid pack pumpkin
- 2 cans (14oz) low or nonfat sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- Reduced-fat whipped topping (optional)
- Pecan halves (optional)