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Corn on the Cob “Lollypops”
Michelle Bernstein

12 portions

INGREDIENTS

4 ears fresh supersweet corn (each cut into thirds)
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
12 lollypop sticks

DIRECTIONS

With the tip of a knife poke a hole in one end of each piece of corn. Cook the corn in boiling salted water 2 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the brown sugar, salt, red pepper, cinnamon, and ginger in a small bowl. Pour the melted butter into a pie plate. Drain the corn well. Roll each piece in the butter, insert a stick into the end and sprinkle with the brown sugar mixture.

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Spring Vegetable Ceviche
Michelle Bernstein

6 portions (7 cups)

INGREDIENTS

6 ears fresh supersweet corn, husked
3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch of ground cumin
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 cup medium radishes, cleaned and quartered
3/4 cup thinly sliced and separated red onion strips
1/4 cup medium diced red bell pepper
1 habañero or jalapeño pepper, minced
3 tablespoons thinly sliced cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil leaves
1 firm-ripe avocado, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
If desired, garnish with a little crumbled Feta or Queso Fresco

DIRECTIONS

Using a knife, remove kernels from ears to make 3 cups; reserve. In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, oil, salt and black pepper. Add reserved corn, tomatoes, radishes, onion, bell pepper, habañero pepper, cilantro and basil. Toss to combine and coat vegetables with dressing. Add avocado; stir in gently and serve. If desired top the Ceviche with 1/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese.

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