Mixed Grains With Shiitakes And Corn Recipes

MIXED GRAINS WITH SHIITAKES AND CORN

Steps:

• Cook 1 cup quinoa and 1/2 cup millet in boiling salted water until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and spread on a paper towel?lined baking sheet to cool. Cook 8 ounces sliced shiitake mushrooms in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, 5 minutes. Add 1 cup corn, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme and salt and pepper to taste; cook, stirring, until the corn is tender, 30 seconds. Let cool, then toss with the grains, 1 cup fresh parsley, the juice of 1/2 lemon and 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded parmesan.

WARM CORN AND SHIITAKE FRISEE SALAD

Steps:

• In a tall cup (using a hand blender) or blender cup, add mustard, shallots, soy and vinegar. Blend and drizzle in 1 cup of oil to emulsify. Season with pepper and a little salt. Check for seasoning. Set aside at room temperature. Using a hot non-stick pan, coat with remaining oil and saute garlic for 2 minutes. Add shiitakes and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add corn and saute for 3 minutes. Deglaze with vinaigrette and just heat. In a large bowl, place frisee and pour hot vinaigrette over. Mix well and serve immediately.
• PLATING Place in a large salad bowl and garnish with fresh cracked black pepper.

CURRIED MILLET, SHIITAKE, AND CORN SALAD RESTEY

Steps:

• In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat and cook millet, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes, or until it makes popping sounds and begins to turn golden. Remove skillet from heat.
• In a small saucepan bring water to a boil and stir in millet. Cook millet, covered, over low heat 20 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Transfer millet to a large bowl and fluff with a fork.
• In cleaned skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté onion, stirring, until softened. Add shiitake and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add corn and cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Still in curry powder, soy sauce, vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste and add to millet.

BUFFALO-STYLE SKIRT STEAK AND CORN

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Combine the butter, hot sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; set aside.
• Grill the corn, turning often, until lightly charred, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Meanwhile, rub the steak with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes; slice.
• Spread the Buffalo butter on the corn and the steak. Top the steak with the blue cheese.