Slightly spicy, and a little crunchy, Maque Choux (MOCK shoo) is a Cajun smothered corn dish. In Cajun country, smothered means cooked with tomatoes, onion, and green pepper.

Source: Better Homes and Gardens

8   medium ears of fresh corn

1   medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1   small green sweet pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)

2  tablespoons margarine or butter

1   medium tomato, cut up

1/4  teaspoon salt

1/4  teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4   teaspoon ground red pepper

Remove the husks from corn; scrub with a stiff brush to remove silks. Rinse. Use a sharp knife to remove corn from cobs, cutting two-thirds of the way to the cob. Scrape cobs with a dull edge of a knife. (You should have about 4 cups.)

Remove the husks from corn; scrub with a stiff brush to remove silks. Rinse. Use a sharp knife to remove corn from cobs, cutting two-thirds of the way to the cob. Scrape cobs with a dull edge of a knife. (You should have about 4 cups.)