Fresh Corn and Basil Muffins
As much as I love cooking this time of year – produce tastes so good you don’t need to do much – it can also leave me feeling a bit scattered. If I go to the grocery store with a meal plan in mind, I’m immediately pulled in a dozen other directions. I mean, look at the baskets of peaches stacked provocatively by the door. Hmmm… maybe pie? Those heirloom tomatoes are kind of speaking to me, too. I’ve never loved gazpacho but maybe if I made it myself… Hey, check out the cherries! Shouldn’t I be making a clafouti with local cherries rather than writing this post?
So, sometimes other considerations must rule. On a recent audit of our overflowing cupboards we realized we are corn meal millionaires. Plus we still had a few ears of fresh corn left over from our week out in Prince Edward County. When I saw this recipe in the summer special of Martha Stewart’s Everyday Cooking (a keeper, for sure) that calls for both corn meal and fresh corn, ding, ding, ding, I knew I had a winner. These would be great to bring to a barbecue or picnic but also make a nice snack (they don’t all need to be sweet, right?). Although they’re the epitome of summer, they’d also be great in the fall along with a pot of chili. The recipe suggests serving them with a schmear of soft goat cheese and it’s an excellent combination but I also loved them plain. Julian liked these muffins, Esme not so much. She told me she’d like them better if they were chocolate (okay, so for her the answer to that earlier question is “yes”). I switched the recipes call for chili flakes to chili powder – I didn’t want these to be shot down because someone bit into a hot flake and burst into tears. I only used a bit but you could definitely taste it. Feel free to add a bit more if you and your crew like heat.
This recipe is super fast to make. It came together in about 10 minutes before going in the oven. Which meant I had time to give that peach pie a whirl… stay tuned!
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Natalee Caple
August 08, 08:10Nom nom nom! These look great and I needed a cornbread style recipe for our Mexican chili! And PEACH PIE IS MY FAVOURITE!
Ceri Marsh
August 08, 08:28Yey – let me know how you like them. And just you wait until you see the peach pie. She’s a pretty one…
Tracy @MomRedefined
August 09, 15:37Made these today to go with a basil salmon – VERY GOOD! Thanks so much!
Betsy
August 11, 20:57I totally feel your grocery shopping pain! I can never decide this time of the year. I also love this recipe idea, especially the part about spreading it with goat cheese! Goat cheese is my best friend. We’re hosting an online seasonal potluck and August is corn month! If you’d like to link your recipe, we’d love to have you! http://bit.ly/eLlgG2
Ceri Marsh
August 11, 21:32Hey Betsy,
I love your blog! And how cool is an online potluck? Great idea. I just linked our recipe – thanks so much for asking us! I’ll definitely be visiting betsylife.com again!
Ceri
Suzanne Ellis
August 12, 15:34These look fantastic, Ceri! Going to whip up a batch for sure….thinking Sunday!
Laura Keogh
August 18, 21:35Suzanne…these tasted yummy. Did you make them? Laura
Erin
August 17, 16:27These look great! How many does this recipe make – six?
Ceri
August 17, 17:44Hi Erin,
Thanks! They really are great. It was meant to make 12 but I think it fact it made 11. And then went fast!
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Barb A
August 20, 13:42This is a good, basic recipe. My 4yo wouldn’t even try it but my husband, a friend, and I devoured them. I even used canned creamed corn so the texture wouldn’t be so “kerneley”. I’d punch up the flavor next time though–maybe add diced jalapeño–but will def be making these again.
Ceri Marsh
August 20, 14:17Hi Barb,
I agree – if kids aren’t going to touch them anyway, may as well up the spice factor! So glad you liked them.
Ceri
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