Summer Style Corn-on-the-Cob

Since we have been graced with this wondrous weather, I can't help but daydream about all the amazing fresh fruits and veggies that come along with the beautiful summer months.  Or in the case of Toronto, the 3.78 days of sunshine we get amidst our version of 'the rainy season'... you know... the season that comes around for a brief stint of time pretending to be summer before it starts to snow again. Ya that time.

However, (sucky Toronto weather aside), this doesn't take away the fact that we get some pretty juicy corn around this time of year. 

The following is a recipe I got from hubs last summer and it has become one of my favorites.

You will need (serves 4):

4 ears of corn in the husk

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (or more to taste)
1-2 cups crumbled feta
1 tbsp lime juice

To start.... Fire up that grill!


Soak corn in husks in cold water for about 10 minutes. Drain corn and grill on a your grilling rack until the husks are charred - about 10 minutes.  Remove the husks from the corn and then put them back on the grill for another 10 minutes or so - you want the corn to be a little brown in some spots.

While corn is grilling, use a small bowl to whisk together your mayonnaise, lime juice and cayenne pepper. In a separate plate - lay out your crumbled feta.

When corn has cooled enough to handle, brush it with your mayonnaise and cayenne mixture and then roll it in the feta cheese.
Garnish with a few fresh lime slices and then serve and enjoy!

If you do not have a grill:

An alternative is boiling the corn in hot water on a stove (husks removed) for 3-7 minutes, depending on how soft you like your corn.  Remove with tongs and dry.  Follow the rest of the steps the same way you would if you were grilling!

xo Chef Natty