Elote

Corn on the cob.

Ingredients

 * Vegetable oil, for brushing
 * 1 teaspoon chile powder
 * ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
 * 8 ears of corn, husked
 * ¼ cup mayonnaise or unsalted butter
 * ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese, Parmesan, or ricotta salata
 * 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
 * Pastry brush (special equipment)

Directions

 * 1) Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill to high. Brush grill grate with oil. Combine chile powder and cayenne in a small bowl.
 * 2) Grill corn, turning occasionally with tongs, until cooked through and lightly charred, about 10 minutes. Remove from grill and immediately brush each ear with 1½ tsp. mayonnaise. Sprinkle each with 1 Tbsp. cheese and a pinch of chile powder mixture. Squeeze 1 lime wedge over each ear and serve.