In this recipe, we combine two well-loved specialties of Mexican cuisine, roasted street corn and guacamole, for one very interesting treat! A famous Mexican street food, roasted corn does have the flavor that could easily win anyone’s liking. The deep smoky flavor from grilling fresh corn in live charcoal does add a very significant depth to its […]
Maja Blanca
Literally translating to “white delicacy”, Maja Blanca is a dish of Spanish origin that has become a very popular Filipino dessert, present at almost any festivity. It basically is a coconut milk pudding thickened with a cornstarch slurry or with agar powder. Though more commonly prepared with the mere addition of sweet corn kernels and sugar, […]
Sous Vide Smoky BBQ Butter Corn
This is easily the most flavor-packed corn I’ve ever eaten, bar none. Not for the specific corn variety that I’ve used, nor the seasoning that I’ve put, but simply how each kernel just retained much more corn juice through precisely controlled cooking made possible by this sous vide set-up. This was my first time to […]
Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken and Corn Rice Jambalaya
Here’s a unique spin on something similar to a Jambalaya. It’s basically an all-in-one-pot rice meal, with meat and vegetable sides just like most other recipes come with. I created this recipe thinking of nothing but a smoky flavor in the end hence my choice of ingredients – bacon, cajun spice, and bell peppers. You […]
Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Chowder
This dish is rich, warm, and just comforting. I can have this on its own, with some crusty bread, or over a bowl of rice. It’s just that good. Start off by seasoning those chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and some dried thyme. Some cinnamon would be great as well. Just go with whatever aromatic […]