Corn Salsa

I ate this delicious salsa with tortilla chips, but I think it would be great on top of tacos or burritos as well. It should be fairly cheap to make--great for big summer parties. Fresh corn will taste the best, but frozen can be used too.

Corn Salsa

1 jalapeño pepper

1 cup cooked corn kernels

2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

2 Tbsp chopped red onion

2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

2 tsp olive oil

1/2 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

Put on disposable gloves before cutting the jalapeño. Then dice the jalapeño into small pieces. The heat comes from the seeds and white parts, so if you want it to be mild, cut out all of those. If you don't have gloves, rinse your hands with rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer to get rid of the remaining jalapeño oil on your hands (otherwise you're going to be in for a surprise when you take out your contacts).

Combine all ingredients and chill for several hours.

Ham & Corn Sandwiches

This sandwich is one of my favorite childhood foods. It seems to have just the right combination of flavors. These freeze very well--assemble everything and then wrap in plastic wrap and foil. When you're ready, unwrap and put it straight from the freezer into the oven and plan for about 10-15 minutes extra cooking time. This is a great way to use Easter leftovers!

Ham & Corn Sandwiches

1 loaf French bread

4 oz cream cheese

12 oz ham, thinly sliced

24 oz frozen corn in butter sauce

5-6 green onions, thinly sliced

2 Tbsp mayonnaise

1 tsp yellow mustard

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cut french bread in half lengthwise. Place on a cookie sheet. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Soften cream cheese for about 10 seconds in microwave. Spread over cut french bread halves. Layer ham on top of cream cheese.

Thaw frozen corn pouch in microwave or warm water. In a medium bowl, combine corn, green onions, mayonnaise, mustard, and cheese. Spread evenly over both halves.

Bake for about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. If the edges get too brown, cover in aluminum foil. Let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve.