Grilled Jalapeño-Lime Corn on the Cob

Looking for a way to spice up your corn? This Southern Living recipe is likely to hit the spot!

• 8 ears fresh corn, husks removed


• Vegetable cooking spray


• Salt and freshly ground pepper


• 1/2 cup butter, softened


• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced


• 1 small garlic clove, pressed


• 1 tablespoon lime zest


• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice


• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro


• Lime zest, to garnish

Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Coat corn lightly with cooking spray. Sprinkle with desired amount of salt and pepper. Grill corn, covered with grill lid, 15 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally.

Meanwhile, stir together butter, jalapeño, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro. Remove corn from grill, and cut into thirds. Serve corn with butter mixture. Garnish, if desired.

Enjoy! As always, please send recipes you would like to share to smithfieldfarmersmarketrecipes@gmail.com.

Okra-and-Corn Maque Choux

On a hot day like today, this maque choux makes for an excellent dinner. This recipe from Southern Living is sure to be a hit at your dinner table. I think I'll serve this with some ice cold watermelon and some sweet North Carolina peaches. I can't think of a better way to beat the heat!

• 1/4 pound spicy smoked sausage, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 cup sliced fresh okra
• 1 cup peeled, seeded, and diced tomato (1/2 lb.)
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Sauté sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until browned.

Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté 5 minutes or until tender.

Add corn, okra, and tomato; cook, stirring often, 10 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Enjoy! As always, please send recipes you would like to share to smithfieldfarmersmarketrecipes@gmail.com.