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In reply to the discussion: What is your go to fancy seasoning for corn on the cob? Other than butter. [View all]2naSalit
(86,577 posts)35. Do you boil, bake or steam it?
You said you can't grill it. If you boil it you could also add a bay leaf to the water or other herbs. You can do that for steaming too. If you bake it, you could paint the cobs with olive oil then sprinkle with your favorite herbs, maybe add some of the queso to it before serving.
I haven't tried these but now that I think about it, I like the baked with herbs idea... I'll have to try that.
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What is your go to fancy seasoning for corn on the cob? Other than butter. [View all]
applegrove
Aug 2019
OP
Let me know how it turns out.. I would like to do it but I have too many irons in the fire now... n
mitch96
Aug 2019
#70
Maybe they mean "queso fresco"--which translates as "fresh cheese" but is probably a
tblue37
Aug 2019
#13
Yes. But i want to shake it up. I can't bar b q so i thought i'd see how others get fancy.
applegrove
Aug 2019
#11
One thing I like with corn, though taken off the cob, is a recipe which unfortunately I do not have,
RockRaven
Aug 2019
#18
I think i will do lemon juice, paprika and butter. Start my family off easy.
applegrove
Aug 2019
#15
Is paprika less hot than chile powder? We're from ottawa so we have to go easy
applegrove
Aug 2019
#17
Steam, it really brings out the flavor. I live it with butter and kosher salt.
Meadowoak
Aug 2019
#60
Honey and Sriracha mixed 1/2&1/2 brush it on while on the grill and let it char
Runningdawg
Aug 2019
#65
I am not a fan of corn, although I can be fairly described as looking "Corn Fed"
The Polack MSgt
Aug 2019
#69