Corn Salad

You can use fresh or frozen corn for this.  If using frozen, you should thaw first.

3 Cups Corn, cooked and cooled
1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
1/2 Cup Monterey Jack Cheese
2 Limes - Juice and Zest
2 Tbl Cilantro, chopped
2 Tbl Chili Powder
1 1/2 Tbl Cumin
Salt and Pepper to taste

Put corn in a large bowl.

Stir together remaining ingredients, pour over the corn.  Stir together and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Rice with Lime and Cilantro

Yes, I know this may sound weird, but the name of this blog is Try and Like for a reason.    I made this to go with my chicken marinade shared yesterday and the garlic green beans shared a few days ago.  Try it - You'll Like It!

2 Cups Water
1 Tbl Butter
1 Cup White Rice
Zest of 1 Lime
Juice of 1 Lime
1/2 Cup Chopped Cilantro

Bring the butter and water to a boil.  Stir in rice.  Cover, reduce heat to low.  Simmer until rice is tender (follow cooking time on rice package). 

Stir in lime zest, lime juice and cilantro.  Salt and pepper to taste.  Enjoy!

Quick and Easy Chicken Marinade

I wanted a simple marinade for chicken, so I raided my pantry and this is what I came up with.  No cumin?  No Garlic?  No problem.

Juice of 2 Limes (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 C Fresh Cilantro, chopped
1 Tbl Cumin
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 Cup Olive Oil


Whisk together, pour over 2 chicken breasts in a resealable bag or pie plate.  Marinade at least 8 hours, turn at least once.