Hidden Valley Grilled Corn Rsc Food

RANCH-STYLE ELOTE / ESQUITES (MEXICAN CORN) 3 WAYS #RSC

Steps:

• Start by making the dressing. In a small glass bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with milk and the "Hidden Valley Ranch" seasoning mix, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (up to 24 hours) -- and away we go! --.
• "Stove-top / Broiling method for Elote": On the stove-top, boil frozen corn on the cob according to package instructions, (or micro-wave, per instructions). If using fresh, remove husks and boil corn in large sauce pan until tender. IMPORTANT: Save about 1/2 c of the water from the boiling process (it contains the starch) for the "Esquites" preparation method.
• While corn is boiling, preheat oven to 500* F with a rack set in middle of oven.
• When the corn is cooked thru, remove the ears of corn to a platter.
• Okay, here is where we can 'part ways' on cooking methods -- but for now, I'm sticking with the stove-top / broiler method for "Elote".
• Now that the corn is cooked, line a baking tray with aluminum foil. Brush each ear of corn with the melted butter, salt and pepper lightly and place on tray (NO chili powder yet).
• Place tray in oven and bake for approx 15 minutes +/-, rotating (rolling) corn often, until all sides are lightly browned. Once you've reached your desired browning, remove the corn to that same platter that we dirtied earlier.
• "Grilled Elote" (the true way): The other alternative is using your grill to brown. If you are starting your corn on the grill, (while skipping the boiling method), be sure to remove silk only, and soak corn in water before grilling. Leave husks on while grilling, until your ready to brown them. when cooked thru, remove husks, brush with melted butter and grill ears, while turning, to desired browning has been achieved.
• (There you have the basics done. Now, were 'parting ways' again -- You can have one cob each that serves 4, or you can cut each cob in half to make 8 small servings. Now, at this point, you can shave the kernels off of the cob using a serrated knife, into a bowl, and "voila", we are now morphing into "Esquites" -- but please wait patiently for that).
• If you want "Elote", leave the cob in tact, slather it with the dressing we made earlier, heavily sprinkle on the grated Parm and add a little minced chives. (Heck, roll it thru them)! Squeeze a wedge of lemon over the whole thing, and add the touch of chili powder (if you so desire). Now your Americanized Ranch version of "Elote" is done.
• "Esquites": You've shaved the kernels off the cob after boiling and browning. Now put the kernels in a bowl, add the desired amount of water that the corn was boiled in (1/4-1/2 c), then throw in a heap of the dressing, cheese and chives and mix well. Squeeze a couple of lemon wedges 'over the top' (only after mixing). Enjoy!
• *** I used the following substitutions to make my "Ranched-up" version vs the traditional:.
• Greek Yogurt, milk & Ranch seasoning = mayo.
• Parmesan cheese = Cotija cheese.
• lemon = lime.

GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH MEXICAN CORN ELOTES SALAD #RSC

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, and Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix. Mix well and allow to marinate for 15 minutes.
• Heat your grill to high heat. Grill the corn, about 10 minutes, until the husks are brown. Carefully remove the corn husks and silk. Cut the corn kernels from the cob and place in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice, shallots, jalapenos, cotija cheese, Greek yogurt, and cayenne. Gently mix together. Season with salt & pepper, to taste.
• Skewer the shrimp on metal or bamboo skewers. Grill for 1 minute per side, until cooked through. Serve the grilled shrimp skewers with the Mexican corn elotes salad. Enjoy!

HIDDEN VALLEY GRILLED CORN #RSC

Steps:

• Working with one ear of corn at a time, peel back the husks and leave attached at the base so it gives you a sort of handle.
• Remove any silk strands. If desired, tie string around husks to keep them together better. Transfer corn to a large bowl and let soak for 30 minutes.
• Grill over medium-high heat. Cook, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and cooked through, approximately 20 minutes. While cooking, combine Dips mix and mayonnaise. Place cheese onto a plate.
• Remove corn from grill and brush with mayonnaise. Roll each ear of corn in cheese to coat. Sprinkle corn evenly with some of the cilantro, parlsey, chile powder, and black pepper, pressing the corn so that seasonings and cheese will adhere to the mayonnaise. Drizzle with lemon juice after plating.

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE #RSC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Season chicken pieses generously on each side with Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix and 1 TBSP smoked paprika. Let chicken stand for 20 minutes after being seasoned. Meanwhile, roast tomato in oven until skin is charred, peel and dice.
• Heat oil in large skillet, over medium high heat. Add chicken, without crowding, and brown well. Turn chicken and brown well. Add green pepper and shallots, and cook until soft. Add garlic and tomato, then cook 5 minutes while stirring. Add spinach, cook down, then add pepper sauce, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
• Transfer chicken stew to 9", 2 QT casserole dish. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. Bake until cheese is light brown on top.

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH CRUSTED SCALLOPS WITH SPINACH #RSC

Steps:

• 1) In a cool skillet, start cooking your bacon over medium/low heat until crispy. (The lower the heat, the more bacon fat you'll render out, which is good.).
• 2) In a small plastic sealable bag, combine 1/2 the packet of Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix, parmesan cheese, and scallops. Gentle mix/coat the scallops in the mixture.
• 3) Once the bacon is crispy, remove from skillet, and turn heat up to medium. Keep ALL the fat in there. Sear the scallops on one side, roughly 2-3 minutes. Do not move them until they have cooked about halfway through. Then flip to the other side and sear another 1.5-2 minutes. Then remove from the pan.
• 4) Add the garlic, shallots, butter, and other half of Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, and then add you spinach and allow it to steam and wilt, stirring after about 1-2 minutes. Then add the lemon juice and crumble up the bacon into the spinach.
• 5) Create a small bed of spinach on your plate and place your scallops on top of it. Enjoy!

HIDDEN VALLEY STUFFED PEPPERS #RSC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a large skillet, cook pork and sausage, crumbling as it cooks until meat is no longer pink and beginning to brown. Drain fat. Add ½ c water, half & half, spinach, ½ package of Hidden Valley Origianl Ranch Seasoning Mix, 2 cloves of the crushed garlic, 1 tsp lemon juice and cook over medium heat 4 minutes. Toss halved tomatoes with remaining garlic clove - set aside. Make Béchamel and stir in cooked macaroni noodles.
• Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to a 13 X 9 glass baking dish and swirl to coat. Place pepper halves cut side up in baking dish and brush cavity of peppers w/Olive oil. Spoon meat mixture into the pepper halves, dividing evenly amongst the 8 halves. Top meat mixture with halved cherry tomatoes with garlic and any accumulated juices, dividing evenly between pepper halves. Spoon Béchamel/noodle mixture over tomatoes, again dividing equally. Bake at 375? F for 45 minutes. Top each stuffed pepper half with 1 slice of fresh mozzarella and continue baking until cheese melts 5-10 minutes.
• Béchamel Sauce:.
• • 1 Tbsp butter.
• • 1 Tbsp olive oil.
• • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour.
• • ¾ c half & half.
• • ½ teaspoons salt.
• • ¼ c parmesan cheese, grated.
• Directions.
• In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium-low heat until melted. Add the flour and stir until smooth. Over medium heat, cook until the mixture turns a light, golden sandy color, about 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the half & half in a separate pan until just about to boil. Add the hot milk to the butter mixture, whisking continuously until very smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook 10 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from heat. Season with salt and stir in parmesan; set aside until ready to use.