Corn Jalapeno Pancakes With Tomato Salsa Food

JALAPENO-CORNMEAL PANCAKES

Steps:

• Prepare the toppings: Fry the bacon in a medium nonstick skillet until crisp. Meanwhile, make the syrup: Heat the marmalade, 1/3 cup orange juice, the scallions and jalapeno in a small saucepan over low heat. Add more orange juice if the syrup is too thick. Keep warm.
• Prepare the pancakes: Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Stir in the egg, milk and canola oil until just combined. (The batter will be thin.) Fold in the diced jalapeno, parmesan and scallions.
• Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and lightly oil it. Ladle 2 to 3 tablespoons batter onto the griddle for each pancake; cook until the tops are bubbly, then flip and cook until golden on the bottom.
• Stack the pancakes on 4 plates. Top each stack with 2 strips of bacon and drizzle with the orange syrup.
• Prepare the toppings: Fry the bacon in a medium nonstick skillet until crisp. Meanwhile, make the syrup: Heat the marmalade, 1/3 cup orange juice, the scallions and jalapeno in a small saucepan over low heat. Add more orange juice if the syrup is too thick. Keep warm.
• Prepare the pancakes: Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Stir in the egg, milk and canola oil until just combined. (The batter will be thin.) Fold in the diced jalapeno, parmesan and scallions.
• Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and lightly oil it. Ladle 2 to 3 tablespoons batter onto the griddle for each pancake; cook until the tops are bubbly, then flip and cook until golden on the bottom.
• Stack the pancakes on 4 plates. Top each stack with 2 strips of bacon and drizzle with the orange syrup.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHARRED TOMATO-JALAPENO SALSA

Steps:

• 1. Prepare a grill for high heat cooking. Brush the grill grate with oil. Grill the tomatoes, jalapeno, and onion, turning frequently, until the vegetables are charred all over. When cool enough to handle, stem and seed the jalapeno (leave the seeds in for a hotter salsa), and trim the root end from the onion. Chop the vegetables with a knife or pulse them briefly in a food processor. Stir in the cilantro, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
• 2. Meanwhile, brush the pork with oil and sprinkle with chile powder, salt, and pepper. Grill the pork, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork registers 145 degrees F, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Slice the pork and serve with the salsa.

ROASTED CORN AND TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler and set rack 4 inches below. If your broiler and oven are separate, also preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with foil.
• Place tomatoes and jalapeños on one of the baking sheets and set under broiler, about 4 inches from heat. Broil for about 6 minutes, until skins are charred and blackened in spots. Using tongs, flip over tomatoes and jalapeño and continue to broil for another 6 minutes. The tomatoes and chiles should be softened and cooked through as well as charred. Tip tomatoes and chiles, along with any juices in the pan, into a bowl and allow to cool.
• Place corn on baking sheet and set under the broiler. Broil until you hear the kernels beginning to pop, 2 to 4 minutes. Corn should be nicely browned on one side. Flip over and broil for 2 minutes, or until you hear popping, on the other side. Remove from heat, allow to cool, then cut kernels from cob and set aside.
• If using the same oven to roast the onions, turn heat down to 425 degrees. Break up onions into rings and place on baking sheet in a single layer. Add garlic and place in oven. Roast, stirring every 5 minutes, until onions have softened and are lightly browned and charred on edges and garlic is soft and browned in spots, about 15 minutes. If some of the smaller pieces of onion begin to char more quickly than others, remove them sooner.
• Stem jalapeños and place with onions and garlic in a food processor fitted with the bowl as necessary. Transfer to a large bowl.
• When tomatoes are cool enough to handle, core and discard skins (hold over bowl to catch juices). Place in food processor with juice and pulse to a coarse purée. Add to bowl with chopped onions, garlic and jalapeño. Add the vinegar, season generously with salt (Rick Bayless recommends a generous teaspoon), and stir in the cilantro and corn. If desired, thin out with water.

TOMATO, CORN AND AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Mix together corn, olives, tomatoes, onion, red pepper, and jalapeno pepper in a large bowl. Gently fold in diced avocado, olive oil, lime juice, and salt.

JALAPENO-JACK POLENTA CAKES WITH CILANTRO CORN SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Slowly add the cornmeal while stirring constantly (important to avoid lumps).
• Reduce heat to simmer and continue to stir the mixture for 20 minutes or until the polenta is thick enough to hold a wooden spoon upright.
• Add jalepeno, cheese, salt and pepper to polenta and stir well to combine.
• Pour polenta in an oiled dish or pan and refrigerate until firm (about 1 hour but this will vary).
• While polenta cools, prepare salsa by combining all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add salt and pepper if desired.
• Remove cooled polenta from fridge and turn out onto cutting board.
• Cut into 8 servings and place on an oiled baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray or lighlty brush with oil.
• Place polenta in a 400 degree oven for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
• Place 2 servings on each plate and top with salsa.

CORN-AND-JALAPENO PANCAKES WITH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Bring a saucepan three-fourths full of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the corn kernels and cook for 1 minute. Drain, place in a large bowl, and let cool. Add the jalapenos, garlic, bell pepper, and green onions and mix well. Set aside. In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine the eggs, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt and the lime juice. Pulse a few times to mix. Add the milk and pulse a few more times to form a smooth batter. Add to the corn mixture and stir to mix. Season to taste with more salt, if needed, and pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large frying pan over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons of the oil. Working in batches, spoon the batter into the pan to form pancakes about 3 inches in diameter; do not crowd the pan. Cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, 5-6 minutes total. usin a slotted spatula, transfer to paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding oil as needed to prevent sticking. Place the pancakes on a platter or individual plates and top with the sour cream and salsa. Serve at once.

JALAPENO APPETIZER PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine pancake mix and water. Stir in cheese and peppers. Pour batter by heaping tablespoonfuls onto a greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is golden brown. Serve warm with dressing or salsa.

CORN & JALAPENO PANCAKES WITH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Defrost the corn, or, if fresh, boil for one minute.
• Drain, let cool.
• Add the chili peppers, garlic, bell pepper and green onions; mix well and set aside.
• In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine the eggs, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and the lime juice.
• Pulse a few times to mix.
• Add the milk and pulse a few more times to from a smooth batter.
• Add to the corn mixture and stir to mix.
• Season to taste with more salt, if needed, and pepper.
• Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• To make the tomato salsa, in a bowl stir together the tomatoes, red onion, chili pepper, lime juice, cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Set aside.
• In a large frying pan over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons of the oil.
• Working in batches, spoon the batter into the pan to form pancakes 3 in in diameter; do not crowd the pan.
• Cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, 5 to 6 minutes total.
• Using a slotted spatula, transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Repeat with remaining batter, adding oil as needed to prevent sticking.
• Place the pancakes on a platter or individual plates and top with the sour cream and salsa.
• Serve at once.
• Defrost the corn, or, if fresh, boil for one minute.
• Drain, let cool.
• Add the chili peppers, garlic, bell pepper and green onions; mix well and set aside.
• In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine the eggs, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and the lime juice.
• Pulse a few times to mix.
• Add the milk and pulse a few more times to from a smooth batter.
• Add to the corn mixture and stir to mix.
• Season to taste with more salt, if needed, and pepper.
• Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• To make the tomato salsa, in a bowl stir together the tomatoes, red onion, chili pepper, lime juice, cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Set aside.
• In a large frying pan over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons of the oil.
• Working in batches, spoon the batter into the pan to form pancakes 3 in in diameter; do not crowd the pan.
• Cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, 5 to 6 minutes total.
• Using a slotted spatula, transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Repeat with remaining batter, adding oil as needed to prevent sticking.
• Place the pancakes on a platter or individual plates and top with the sour cream and salsa.
• Serve at once.

TOMATO AND CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Place the chopped onion in a bowl, sprinkle with the salt, squeeze the lime juice over, and set aside for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the chopped chiles, tomatoes, corn, and cilantro to the onion mixture, and stir. Serve immediately.