Cream Of Corn And Sweet Red Pepper Food

BAKED CREAMED CORN WITH RED BELL PEPPERS AND JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Slice the corn kernels from the ear in a large, deep bowl with a sharp knife. Turn the knife to the dull side and scrape the cob all the way down to remove all the bits of kernel and the creamy milk.
• Add the red bell peppers, jalapenos, heavy cream, 2 teaspoons salt, a generous amount of pepper and the butter and mix well. Pour into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake until hot and bubbly, 45 to 55 minutes.
• Photograph by Con Poulos

CORN 'N' RED PEPPER MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook corn in oil for 2 minutes. Add the red peppers, onion and garlic; cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender. Stir in the parsley, chili powder, salt and pepper; cook 1-2 minutes longer.

SWEETCORN AND RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Remove all the husks and fibres from the cobs and slice the kernels off the cobs.
• Put the kernels in a pan with some water and bring to the boil. Cook for about 8 minutes or until tender. Drain well and reserve.
• Remove the caps, pith and seeds from the peppers and finely chop the flesh.
• Combine the corn, peppers, celery, garlic, tomatoes, rocket and parsley in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
• In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper together. Pour over salad.
• Sprinkle Parmesan shavings over salad and serve.

SWEET ONION CREAMED CORN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon, leaving drippings in pan; drain on paper towels., Cook and stir onion and sweet red pepper in bacon drippings over medium-high heat until tender, 5-6 minutes., In a greased 4-qt. slow cooker, combine corn, ham, cream, brown sugar, parsley, paprika, salt, pepper, bacon and onion mixture. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 3-4 hours. Stir in cream cheese; cook, covered, 10 minutes longer. Stir before serving.

CREAMED CORN AND RED BELL PEPPER

Steps:

• In a glass pie plate stir together the corn and the oil and microwave the mixture, uncovered, at high power (100%), stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in the bell pepper and microwave the mixture at high power, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in the cream and salt and pepper to taste and microwave the mixture at high power for 3 minutes, or until the cream is almost evaporated.

CREAM OF ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER SOUP WITH ROASTED SWEET CORN AND CILANTRO- LIME SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Slice the peppers in half lengthwise; remove stem, seeds and membrane. Place under the broiler skin side up until the skin turns black and blisters. Remove and immediately place in a small paper bag or plastic container with a tight lid. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes; this will loosen the roasted skin. Remove peppers and rub off the black skin with your fingers. Chop skinned peppers and set aside.
• Saute the butter, onions, and garlic until soft in a heavy bottomed soup pot on medium-low heat. Add the reserved red peppers, tomato paste, and chicken stock. Bring to a low boil, reduce the heat, and then simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cornstarch mixed with a little cold water to thicken. Simmer 5 minutes. *Let the soup cool slightly, and then blend in batches in a blender, or use an immersion blender to puree. Sprinkle the roasted corn over the soup before serving and top with a dollop of Cilantro Lime Sour Cream.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk all ingredients vigorously until light and creamy.

SLOW-COOKER CREAMED CORN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and red pepper; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until heated through. Stir just before serving.

CREAMY CORN SOUP WITH RED BELL PEPPER

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion and garlic; sauté until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices to pot; cook 2 minutes. Combine 2 cups water and chipotle chilies in blender and puree. Mix puree and cream-style corn into vegetables in pot. Bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add frozen corn, cream and oregano; simmer 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
• *Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

FESTIVE CORN

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, saute peppers and onions in butter until tender. Add cream cheese, milk, salt, pepper and dill. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Add corn; heat through.

SLOW COOKER CREAMED CORN WITH ONION AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels; crumble when cool enough to handle.
• Coat the inside of a 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
• Combine corn, red bell pepper, half-and-half, butter, sugar, salt, black pepper, and half the crumbled bacon in the slow cooker; stir well.
• Cook on High for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
• Stir cream cheese into corn mixture; cook until cheese melts, about 10 more minutes. Stir well and top with remaining bacon before serving.

CREAM OF CORN AND SWEET RED PEPPER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the onion and saute until translucent.
• Add the corn and the bell pepper. Cook, stirring often until the vegetables begin to soften.
• Add the onion and stir to combine. Make sure it is well incorporated. Cook for a minute, then add the evaporated milk and the chicken broth. Mix in using a wire whisk. Bing to a boil, whisking constantly, then lower the heat and cook until soup is thickened. Check seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
• At this point soup can be pureed in small batches in a blender or can be left as is.
• Serve hot topped with croutons, if desired.

CURRIED CORN AND SWEET RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add red pepper and cook, stirring constantly until tender.
• Stir in corn, curry powder, salt and pepper. Cook 3 minutes, stirring often.
• Stir in whipping cream; cook, stirring constantly until thickened.