No-Grill Elote

We love charred, mayo-slathered corn too much to have it only when the grill's fired up. This indoor-friendly stovetop method gets you those blackened, juicy-yet-crisp kernels without the charcoal. While the cobs might not be as smoky as what you'd get from grilling, the deeply toasted flavor of ancho chile powder helps compensate. If you can't find ancho chile powder, chipotle chile powder or the hotter cayenne chile powder will work (but start with just 1/2 tsp. and scale up slowly—it's spicy). Chili powder will also work, although it's usually mixed with other ingredients like garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin, so read the ingredient list to know what you're getting.