Basil Corn Muffins With Goat Cheese Food

GRILLED CORN WITH BASIL BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine the butter and basil in a food processor and process until smooth, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and pulse a few more times. Scrape into a small bowl.
• Put a large saute pan on the grill over low heat and add the basil butter. When the butter is hot add the corn kernels and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with torn basil leaves and scallions.

CORN SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Soak 1 small sliced shallot in ice water. Whisk 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl. Add the kernels from 4 ears of corn and season with salt; toss and let sit, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain the shallot and pat dry, then add to the corn along with 2 cups baby arugula and 1/4 cup sliced basil; toss. Season with salt and pepper and top with crumbled goat cheese.

ROSEMARY GOAT CHEESE MUFFINS

Steps:

• In a big bowl cream butter and eggs until very creamy.
• In another bowl combine flour and baking powder. Add to egg mixture alternating with yogurt. Add oil. Mix in well.
• Stir in chopped rosemary and goats cheese. Season with pepper.
• Fill into prepared muffin tins (I used silicone ones). Sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
• Bake at 180°C/350°F in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
• Enjoy! :).