Charred Corn Salad Stuffed Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Food

CHARRED CORN WITH BACON LARDONS AND RED ONION

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Clean ears of corn and place on a baking sheet, then roast until the corn starts to char, about 25 minutes. Let cool, then cut off corn kernels and set aside.
• Add lardons to a medium skillet over medium-high heat and cook until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, then add the red onion and cook in the bacon fat. Sprinkle with salt, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the corn and season again. Turn off heat, add the basil and season again if necessary.
• Mix together the vinegar, oil and a pinch of salt. Toss with the corn.

STUFFED JALAPENO GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulb, but do not peel or separate the cloves. Cut off top of garlic bulb, exposing individual cloves. Drizzle cut cloves with oil. Sprinkle with salt. Wrap in foil. Bake until cloves are soft, 25-35 minutes. Unwrap and cool to room temperature., Meanwhile, cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove stems and seeds. Place peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet, skin side up. Broil 4 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. Immediately place peppers in a small bowl; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skin. Cut pepper strips in half., Preheat large cast-iron skillet or electric griddle for medium heat. In a small bowl, squeeze garlic from skins; mash with a fork. Beat in cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and Worcestershire sauce until blended. Spread butter over one side of each bread slice. Spread cheese mixture over unbuttered side of six bread slices. Layer each with jalapeno pepper pieces, one slice provolone cheese and two bacon strips. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up. Cook sandwiches until golden brown and cheese is melted, 4-6 minutes on each side.

CHARRED CORN SALAD-STUFFED GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat a cast-iron griddle pan over high heat. Alternatively, prepare a grill for high heat and clean and oil the grates.
• Place the corn on the griddle or grill and cook, turning, until charred in spots, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. Reduce the heat to low if using a griddle pan or prepare a grill for medium indirect heat: For gas grills (with 3 or more burners), turn off the middle burner and turn the remaining 2 burners down to medium heat.
• Meanwhile, whisk the crema, mayonnaise, ancho chile powder, cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Put 5 heaping tablespoons of the mixture in a small bowl and set aside.
• When the corn is cool enough to handle, cut off the kernels and put in the medium bowl with the remaining sauce. Stir in the Cotija, cilantro, garlic and lime juice.
• If using a griddle pan, preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
• Lay the bread slices on a cutting board and spread evenly with the reserved sauce. Flip over 6 slices and top each with 1/4 cup Oaxaca cheese, 1/4 cup of the corn mixture and an additional 1/4 cup Oaxaca cheese. Top with the remaining 6 slices of bread, sauce-side up.
• Put 3 sandwiches on the griddle or all 6 sandwiches in the middle of the grill. Press down with a metal spatula and cook until browned, about 3 minutes for the griddle and 2 minutes for the grill. Flip, press down and cook until browned and the cheese melts, about 3 minutes for the griddle and 2 minutes for the grill. If using a griddle pan, transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. Repeat with the remaining 3 sandwiches. Slice each sandwich in half and serve.

GRILLED CHEESE WITH CORN

Steps:

• Cut the kernels off 1 ear of corn. Grate 1 small zucchini, then squeeze dry in a kitchen towel. Toss the corn, zucchini, 1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes, 2 sliced scallions, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Add 2 cups grated Colby jack cheese; toss. Divide among 4 slices white bread and top each with another slice of bread; press to adhere. Lightly butter the outsides of the sandwiches. Grill over medium-low heat, rotating as needed, until well marked and the cheese melts, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

CHARRED CORN, CHICKEN & TORTILLA SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix 1 tbsp paprika, the oregano, 1 tbsp chipotle, cinnamon, garlic, lime zest and 2 tbsp oil together in a bowl with some seasoning. Pour over the chicken thighs, turning to coat, then cover and chill for at least a few hours, or up to 24 hrs.
• Light the barbecue and let the flames die down, or heat a griddle pan over a high heat. Mix the yogurt, lime juice, the remaining oil, ½ tsp paprika, 1 tsp chipotle and the honey with a pinch of salt. Set aside. Brush the corn cobs with a little oil, then cook it and the marinated chicken on the barbecue or in the griddle pan for about 10 mins, turning often until the chicken is cooked through (it should be charred and firm to the touch - check it's done by cutting into one of the thickest pieces) and the corn is bright yellow and juicy.
• Transfer the chicken and corn to a board or plate and cover to keep warm. Arrange the lettuce, beans, tomatoes and avocado on a large platter or in a serving bowl, but wait to toss together until just before serving - this helps keep the lettuce leaves from wilting.
• Cut the wraps into strips or small pieces. Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan and fry the strips until crisp and golden, then drain on kitchen paper. Sprinkle with salt.
• Slice the cooked chicken into 1cm strips and cut the charred corn from the cob. Add to the salad, then drizzle over the dressing and any juice from the chicken and toss. Scatter over the coriander and crispy tortilla strips, and serve with the lime wedges on the side.

TOMATOES STUFFED WITH GRILLED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Pull back corn husks, leaving them attached at base of ear. Remove and discard silk; pull husks back over corn. Place ears in large bowl; cover with cold water. Let soak 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut off and discard top third of tomatoes. Using a paring knife, cut around wall of tomato to loosen flesh. Gently squeeze out seeds; discard. With a melon baller, scoop out tomato interiors, leaving the wall intact. Coarsely chop interiors; transfer to a large bowl.
• Heat grill to high; lightly oil grates. Drain corn; arrange ears on grill. Cover and cook, turning occasionally with tongs, until husks are slightly charred and corn is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove ears from grill. Holding bottom of hot ears with a towel, peel back husks and cut kernels off cob; transfer to bowl with tomatoes.
• Add scallions, all but 2 tablespoons goat cheese, vinegar, and oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Spoon filling into hollowed tomatoes; sprinkle with remaining goat cheese and, if desired, bacon.

CHARRED AND RAW CORN WITH CHILE AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare grill for medium heat. Cut kernels from 1 corn cob and toss with shallot, chile, and lime juice in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Brush remaining 3 ears of corn with 2 tablespoons oil and grill, turning occasionally, until very tender and charred in spots, 10-12 minutes. Let cool.
• Cut kernels from cobs and add to reserved corn mixture along with cheese, cilantro, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper.