Mar 8, 2008

Corn footlong and Happy IWD





A Happy International Women's Day(IWD) to you all!!
A saying goes...."A women's place in society marks the level of civilization of that society".
March 8th is celebrated across the globe as International Women's Day.This day is a portrayal of the power of women in the modern world and their crucial role in the society.It is a day to recognize that we as women have made and continue to make a difference, it is a day to acknowledge what we women have done, are doing and can do.Do I sound like a staunch feminist?Well, I am a feminist and I am sure most of you share my feelings.
In Russia and some neighbouring countries this day is celebrated as a national holiday.All the ladies receive gifts,flowers,chocolates,kind wishes basically positive emotions are felt everywhere. The focus is on traditional chivalrous acts by men,including taking ladies out to dinner and doing the house chores.
Being in Russia right now I think I am also going to celebrate the same way and expect my hubby to do the same :P
On this day let us all join hands to celebrate all the roles we play as being women and nurture ourselves and celebrate our achievements.
Cheers!!!
My food post today is dedicated to this day and to my sis Sonali who 's b'day is today .
The Corn Footlong goes as an entry to Zorra of Kochtopf for her event International Women's day.
She beckons everybody to bake or cook something in yellow for this special day for her event.
My recipe today is Corn Footlong , corn cheese mixture spread on a halved french loaf and baked till crisp.


before baking


after baking

You need:
1 french loaf or a baguette-cut into half horizontally
2 tsp mustard paste
For Flavoured butter:
4 tbsp butter
1 tsp black pepper(crushed)
2-3 flakes garlic chopped and crushed
2 tbsp finely chopped Parsley or dried parsley
for Topping:
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp cheese spread
1 cup tinned or cooked corn(kernel)
1/2 green pepper finely chopped
1/2 red pepper finely chopped
1large onion finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste
4-6 tbsp mozzarella cheese grated
1 tsp oregano and red chilly flakes

Method:
1.Mix all the stuff given under flavoured butter and beat well to soften it.
2.Cut the baguette horizontally to get 2 long pcs.
3. Butter one piece with half of the flavoured butter,spread some mustard paste on it.
4.Heat 1 tbsp oil ,add onion.fry till soft.Add corn , bell peppers ,salt and pepper.Stir well to mix . Remove from fire.
5.Add cheese spread to the hot mixture and mix well.
6.Spread corn filling on the buttered footlong ,grate the cheese over it and sprinkle oregano and chilli flakes.
7.At serving time grill in a preheated oven at 180 deg C for 10-12 mins or till the cheese melts and the bread turns crisp.
8.To serve cut into 1 and 1/2 " thick slices,repeat with the other pc of loaf.

17 comments:

  1. Happy International womens Day to you . That is really really a different and a lovely dish. I've bookmarked it.

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  2. Happy IWD to you too.
    Lovely dish. great entry.

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  3. heppy IWD to u too....really a lovely dish

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  4. Lovely recipe saswati and happy women's day:)

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  5. What a wonderful dish Saswati. Looks so mouth-watering.

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  6. Happy women's day ....Yummy Yummy dish ....

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  7. Happy IWD S, great dish for this vent. Glad you participated sweetie. Enjoy the day!:))

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  8. Oh i love it before and after baking.

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  9. oooh that is a great looking sandwhich...Happy Women's day to you Saswati!

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  10. Shriya and Meera thank you.

    Bee thanks for dropping by to wish me.

    Divya,Vandana,Uma and Deepa thanks for the supportive comments.

    Asha i got the link for this event from your blog..thank you.

    Happy cook it was nice and crisp after baking

    Yes Sig it is from Nita mehta's sandwiches book,so we can call it a sandwich too

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  11. Happy IWD to you sawati...the footlong looks delicious. Loved the topping too!

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  12. Hope your hubby fulfilled your expectation. ;-) Thank you for your partcipation in IWD.

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  13. Happy belated IWD. Sorry I’m playing catch up on posts!

    Your footlong looks mighty delicious and a great entry!! :D

    Rosie x

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  14. This Corn Footlong looks delicious & easy to make. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

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  15. hey nice of you deeba to visit my site...I am honoured.

    Zorra you are welcome and yes I made sure he did:)

    Rosie Thanx for the comments...it doesn't matter if its late also:)

    Trupti thanx.

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  16. saswati this looks amazing. going to try it soon.
    Shibani

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