This week, KDHamptons contributing editors Anders Ruff shares a fun and fresh twist to corn on the cob for you upcoming Labor Day BBQ parties.  Create a Corn on the Cob Buffet with three bold & flavorful rubs – American, Mexican & Indian.  Maureen Anders shares, “I created these recipes myself and recently served them at my Southern BBQ.  My party guests were in love and I know you will be too!”

Truffle Oil and Rosemary Corn Rub
1 stick of butter
olive oil
2 crushed garlic cloves
1/2 lemon – fresh lemon juice
chopped fresh rosemary
{to taste} crushed red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, truffle oil, grated parmesan cheese

Saute garlic in pan with a little olive oil. Then add 1 stick of butter and remaining ingredients above (except truffle oil and parmesan), simmer for about 10 min to let ingredients blend. If needed, you can add more olive oil. Let Cool. Once cooled down, pour mixture onto plat,
drizzle truffle oil. Add grated parmesan cheese and more fresh rosemary if needed. Set aside a bowl of additional grated parmesan cheese and as well as separate glass of crushed red pepper flakes for additional flavor.

Mexican Corn Rub:
1 stick of butter
olive oil
2 crushed garlic cloves
2 limes, squeezed
2 teaspoons chili powder (or more if desired)
chopped cilantro leaves
black peppercorns (about 1 tsp)
{to taste} salt, pepper, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper, lime zest, feta cheese

Saute garlic in pan with a little olive oil. Then add 1 stick of butter and remaining ingredients above (except lime zest and feta cheese), and let simmer for about 10 min to let ingredients blend. If needed, you can add more olive oil. Let Cool. Once cooled down, pour mixture onto plate. Mix in a little feta cheese. Sprinkle lime zest on top of mixture. Set aside a bowl of additional feta cheese and as well as a separate mixture of chili powder, smoked paprika & crushed red pepper flakes for additional flavor.

Indian Corn Rub:
8 tbl ghee (clarified butter)
2 tsp (or more) garam masala Indian spice mixture – pre-made spice mix can be purchased at grocery stores
2 or 3 bay leaves
1 tsp of cloves
1/2 lemon (fresh lemon juice)
1 – 2 tsp sesame seeds
salt
chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Melt ghee and add all ingredients and let simmer for about 10 min to allowe ingredients to blend. Let Cool. Once cooled down, pour mixture onto plate. Add more fresh flat leaf parsley if you like. Set aside more garam masala spice for additional flavor.