Sesame Corn

(Saralynn: Let me preface this by saying that I don't have the recipe on hand for this dish. My mom makes it often, but she is away from her recipe box for a few months, so we tried to figure out a non-exact version for me to make at Thanksgiving. I didn't measure anything, either, but hopefully this is sort of close to what I did!)

• 3 T butter
• 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 to 4 T sesame seeds
• 1 green pepper, finely chopped**
• 1-1/2 lbs frozen corn
• salt to taste
• 1/2 t dried basil
  

1. In a medium-sized cooking pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
2. Add the garlic and sesame seeds, and sauté one or two minutes.
3. Stir in the dried basil, green pepper and frozen corn. Sauté for about five minutes, stirring frequently. Season with salt as needed.
   
4. Turn the heat down and let cook for another five minutes or so, stirring occasionally, until the corn is hot through and fully cooked. Serve hot.

**You can use pimiento or green chili instead of green pepper for added flavor.