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Honey Corn

There’s nothing like Mexico City Street Corn (pictured above).

I actually can’t get enough of it, and make it way too often (Kendrick doesn’t seem to mind).

But sometimes I’m in the mood for something equally delicious…but maybe a little simpler. A little less messy.

And when that’s my mood, I go straight for the honey.

Honey Corn is the easiest thing ever, and was inspired by a salty and sweet corn-on-a-stick I picked up at the Lexington Avenue Street Fair last summer. And we have about three seconds left of corn season, so this is a nice way to add a little sweetness should you happen to get your hands on some less-than-perfect stalks.

All you do:

1. Stick the corn in a pot of boiling water for a couple of minutes.

2. Meanwhile, whisk 1/4 cup honey into 1/2 cup melted butter until frothy.

3. Pour the honey butter over the corn, add salt to taste, and serve.



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Summer Side Dish Hall Of Fame: Mexico City Street Corn

I was first introduced to this stuff a few summers ago by Francesca, who dragged me down to Cafe Habana and ordered me to eat one, despite my insistence that a) I don’t love eating corn in public (the whole stuck-in-teeth thing) and b) spicy food makes me angry.

But it is so good. And easy to make at home. And impressive to guests. And if you do it yourself it is even more wonderful, because you can eat it in vast, indelicate quantities, and your floss is just a few feet away.

MEXICO CITY STREET CORN

What you need:

1 ear of corn per person

Butter

Mayo

Crumbled cotija cheese (a mild cheese that you can find in most well-stocked supermarkets)

Chili powder or cayenne pepper

What you do:

1. Grill (or boil) shucked corn until tender.

2. Roll ears in melted butter, and then spread with a little mayo.

3. Sprinkle with cheese, and then a touch of chili powder or paprika.

4. Serve with a wedge of lime.



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