Pasta Salad:

• 8 oz short-cut pasta (rotini or penne)

• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)

• 2 cups grilled/roasted corn kernels (from ~3 ears)

• 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce

• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• 1/2 cup spicy cheddar cheese, cubed

• 1 avocado, diced

Chili Butter:

• 2 tbsp salted butter

• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

• 1/2 tsp chili powder

• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Lime Mayo:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise or plain yogurt

• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

• Pinch of salt