Cornbread Madeleines With Ancho Chile Butter Recipes

CORNBREAD MADELEINES WITH JALAPEñO

Steps:

• Use 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter to grease 3 madeleine pans (12 madeleines each). Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons butter in a small skillet, add shallots and sauté on medium 6 minutes or so, until soft and barely beginning to brown. Mix with jalapeños in a small bowl and set aside.
• Combine corn meal, corn flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl and whisk to blend. Mix milk and buttermilk with the eggs in another bowl, beating just enough to blend. Pour wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and fold together. Fold in the shallots and jalapeños.
• Spoon batter into madeleine molds, filling them almost to the top. Bake 15 minutes, until firm to the touch. Let cool 30 minutes, then remove from pans. Serve warm, or set aside to rewarm and serve later.

SMOKED CORN ON THE COB WITH CHILE BUTTER

Steps:

• Prepare an outdoor smoker or if using a stovetop smoker, use 1 1/2 tablespoons of the ?smoke dust? in the bottom. Fit the drip pan in the smoker and pour 1/2 cup water into the pan. Position the rack on top and place the ears of corn on it. Close the lid and place the smoker over high heat. When smoke begins to appear, reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 20 minutes, or until tender. If using an outdoor smoker, put a pan of water close to the smoke source so that the corn won?t dry out. Serve with Chile Butter, salt, and pepper.
• Blend the chile powder with the butter until light and fluffy. Season the butter with salt and pepper, to taste.

SMOKED CORN ON THE COB WITH CHILE BUTTER

Steps:

• Prepare an outdoor smoker or if using a stovetop smoker, use 1 1/2 tablespoons of the "smoke dust" in the bottom. Fit the drip pan in the smoker and pour 1/2 cup water into the pan. Position the rack on top and place the ears of corn on it. Close the lid and place the smoker over high heat. When smoke begins to appear, reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 20 minutes, or until tender. If using an outdoor smoker, put a pan of water close to the smoke source so that the corn won't dry out. Serve with Chile Butter, salt, and pepper.
• Blend the chile powder with the butter until light and fluffy. Season the butter with salt and pepper, to taste.

GRILLED CORN WITH ANCHO CHILE BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Wrap the head of garlic with aluminum foil and roast for 40 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
• Squeeze the cloves of garlic from their papery skins into a small glass bowl. Add the butter and ancho powder, mixing well to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Place a piece of plastic wrap on a work surface, spoon the butter into the middle and roll into a cylinder. Refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes. (The butter can be made ahead and will keep for up to a week.)
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat.
• Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until browned in spots and the kernels are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Brush with the ancho chile butter and serve.

GRILLED CORN WITH HONEY-ANCHO CHILE BUTTER

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in small skillet over medium-low heat. Add chile powder and cumin; stir 10 seconds. Transfer to medium bowl; stir in honey and cool.
• Add oregano, coarse salt, granulated garlic, onion powder, and 6 tablespoons butter to butter mixture. Mix until smooth. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill corn until charred in spots, turning often, about 13 minutes. Transfer corn to platter. Serve with honey-ancho butter.