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- Recipe - Silly Popcorn
- Recipe - Corn on the Cob
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Corn on the Cob
Level 2: Basic
Serving size: 1/2 ear of corn
Servings per recipe: 20
Price per serving: 53¢
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: See "Cooking Timetable", plus 5 minutes cooling time per batch
Cooking Timetable:
- 1 ear - 1 1/2 minutes
- 2 ears - 3 to 4 minutes
- 3 ears - 5 to 6 minutes
- 4 ears - 7 to 8 minutes
- 5 ears - 8 to 9 minutes
Supplies:
- Microwave
- Sharp knife
- Paper towel
- Foil
- Paper bowls or cups for spices
Ingredients:
- 10 ears of corn on the cob
- Spices: pepper, lemon pepper, chili powder, taco seasoning
Adult Preparation:
- Chop corn ears into halves after cooking
Directions
- Place corn on a paper towel and cook in microwavewith husks and silk intact. They will cook in their own natural moisture.
- Turn ears over and rearrange after 1/2 cooking time.
- When ears are hot to the touch, remove and wrap in foil.
- Let stand at least 5 minutes to cool off. Remove husks and silk (which is easier than when cold)
- Have children top with spices to taste.