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Fresh sweet corn is one of the great treats of summer. Simply boiled with butter, tender ears are delicious. But when you've had that for the umpteenth time, try one of these other ways to enjoy fresh summer sweet corn.
Cutting Corn Kernels
Cutting corn kernels from the cob is much easier when done into a bowl. See why.
Bean, Corn, Tomato Pasta
The best of summer vegetables come together in this Bean, Corn, Tomato Pasta - add chile for a bit of kick, if you like!
Corn & Fava Bean Risotto
There is usually just a brief window of opportunity to make this corn and fava bean risotto at its best--the very end of spring turned first glimpse of summer, when, if you’re lucky, both fava beans and sweet corn are available.
Corn Avocado Salad
Crunchy sweet corn kernels and chunks of creamy avocado coated with a spicy lime dressing makes a great salad, salsa, or relish - depending on how you want to use it.
Corn Chowder
Simple yet satisfying corn chowder makes the most of sweet, fresh, summer corn.
Corn Fritters
These easy Corn Fritters are sweet and delicate - a great way to use sweet corn once you've eaten your fill of corn on the cob.
Corn Souffle
Easy recipe for a light and flavorful sweet corn souffle.
Corn, Cucumber, Tomato Salad
Corn, Cucumber, Tomato Salad is fresh, cool, and super easy. It's a great summer salad and goes great alongside any grilled meal and the perfect addition to any potluck.
Corn, Tomato & Basil Salad
This corn, tomato, and basil salad is wonderful with pretty much any grilled meal, or as part of a no-cook summer dinner.
Grilled Corn
Flavor fresh sweet corn with the smoky essence with this easy recipe for grilled corn.
Spicy Corn Relish
Sweet and spicy, this corn relish is perfect with sausages, on top of hamburgers, or alongside grilled chicken.
Spicy Sauteed Corn
Sweet corn turns a bit nutty when quickly sauteed, and fresh chiles give it a nice kick.
Sweet Corn Cake
Sweet corn kernels are pureed and added to this cake batter for an easy, delicious summertime treat.
Sweet Corn Pancakes
Fresh sweet corn kernels make these sweet corn pancakes tender and delicious.
Sweet Corn Polenta
Cut kernels from 2 ears of sweet corn. Stir them into a batch of Basic Polenta.
Sweet Corn Soup (Hot or Chilled)
This quick corn soup tastes just like corn on the cob, but with a spoon! Eat it hot, room temp, or chilled.
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