Comments on: Eat Local Spotlight: Corn http://www.thepranamama.com/eat-local-spotlight-corn/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:47:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: admin http://www.thepranamama.com/eat-local-spotlight-corn/comment-page-1/#comment-11 admin Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:04:18 +0000 http://thepranamama.com/?p=283#comment-11 Sounds delicious. For anyone familiar with Flatbread Company in Portsmouth NH and various other New England locations, they make a wonderful flatbread similar to this with chicken, lime juice, sour cream and salsa. Sort of Tex-Mex meets Italian! Great ideas everyone, keep them coming! Sounds delicious. For anyone familiar with Flatbread Company in Portsmouth NH and various other New England locations, they make a wonderful flatbread similar to this with chicken, lime juice, sour cream and salsa. Sort of Tex-Mex meets Italian! Great ideas everyone, keep them coming!

]]> By: admin http://www.thepranamama.com/eat-local-spotlight-corn/comment-page-1/#comment-10 admin Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:02:26 +0000 http://thepranamama.com/?p=283#comment-10 Thanks so much for sharing this recipe, Liz. It looks terrific, and perfect for summer BBQs and picnics! I may even whip it up myself for my son's birthday party this weekend. :) Thanks so much for sharing this recipe, Liz. It looks terrific, and perfect for summer BBQs and picnics! I may even whip it up myself for my son’s birthday party this weekend. :)

]]> By: admin http://www.thepranamama.com/eat-local-spotlight-corn/comment-page-1/#comment-9 admin Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:01:17 +0000 http://thepranamama.com/?p=283#comment-9 Good for you! You won't be disappointed. Extra points for anyone who can introduce this new trick to their kids! Good for you! You won’t be disappointed. Extra points for anyone who can introduce this new trick to their kids!

]]> By: Liz Gardner http://www.thepranamama.com/eat-local-spotlight-corn/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Liz Gardner Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:44:31 +0000 http://thepranamama.com/?p=283#comment-7 I lightly saute fresh corn then pile it on an already prepared thin-crust pizza and let it finish cooking with the pizza in the oven. A very delicious and healthy addition to pizza! I lightly saute fresh corn then pile it on an already prepared thin-crust pizza and let it finish cooking with the pizza in the oven. A very delicious and healthy addition to pizza!

]]> By: Chris http://www.thepranamama.com/eat-local-spotlight-corn/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Chris Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:24:54 +0000 http://thepranamama.com/?p=283#comment-6 I can't wait to try the LIME on the corn on the cob! I gave up the butter and salt awhile ago so this fresh new twist sounds yummy. Thanks! I can’t wait to try the LIME on the corn on the cob! I gave up the butter and salt awhile ago so this fresh new twist sounds yummy. Thanks!

]]> By: Liz Gardner http://www.thepranamama.com/eat-local-spotlight-corn/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Liz Gardner Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:14:02 +0000 http://thepranamama.com/?p=283#comment-5 I have never made this dish for a party without being asked for the recipe multiple times. Enjoy! Liz Gardner, North Shore, MA Fresh Summer Corn & Tomato Salad Four Servings 4 ears of corn (cut kernels fresh off the cob) ½ cup halved grape tomatoes ¼ cup chopped cilantro 2 Tbsp red onion, diced 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice or to-taste ½ Tsp cumin powder or to-taste Cider vinegar to-taste Optional: small chunks of Mozzarella (works best if serving cold) Sauté red onion in butter, then add corn (cook al dente to maintain crunchiness), cumin, lime juice, and cider vinegar. Stir in tomatoes & cilantro last, briefly. Olive oil optional. This can be served warm or cold. If you make this for a larger crowd, estimate an ear of corn per person and modify the other ingredient amounts to-taste. I have never made this dish for a party without being asked for the recipe multiple times. Enjoy! Liz Gardner, North Shore, MA

Fresh Summer Corn & Tomato Salad

Four Servings
4 ears of corn (cut kernels fresh off the cob)
½ cup halved grape tomatoes
¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp red onion, diced
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice or to-taste
½ Tsp cumin powder or to-taste
Cider vinegar to-taste
Optional: small chunks of Mozzarella (works best if serving cold)

Sauté red onion in butter, then add corn (cook al dente to maintain crunchiness), cumin, lime juice, and cider vinegar. Stir in tomatoes & cilantro last, briefly. Olive oil optional.

This can be served warm or cold. If you make this for a larger crowd, estimate an ear of corn per person and modify the other ingredient amounts to-taste.

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