Beyond basic sustenance, good food is deeply connected to our emotional lives, something we turn to when celebrating the highs or to provide comfort during the lows. This week, bombarded with several unexpected lows, I sought solace in a vat of melted cheese...and maybe a little tequila. Grilled corn and green chilies melted into real cheddar cheese made for a consoling and zesty version of the ever-popular queso dip. Wonderful as an appetizer with tortilla chips, this is a recipe perfect for summer entertaining.

Ingredients:

1 ear of corn

Canola oil

Salt

1 tablespoon butter

¾ cup green...