From corn fritters to grilled pizza, we’ve got some unexpected ways to incorporate fresh corn, a farmers’ market staple, into a variety of dishes. We’re also sharing some easy corn sautés and everybody’s favorite go-to: grilled corn on the cob.
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RecipeChili-Cheddar Grits with Grilled Corn & Tomatoes
Grilled corn adds texture to these quick grits. Add tomatoes and extra-sharp Cheddar, and you've got a rich main course. -
RecipeSpicy Grilled Corn Salad with Black Beans & Queso Fresco
Queso fresco, a mild white cheese popular in Latin American cuisines, has a feta-like texture and flavor that pairs well with the starchy corn and beans in this recipe. -
RecipeFresh Corn Fritters
Fritters are the perfect anytime-food. Try these bite-size fritters as an appetizer served withCharred Tomato Salsa, as a side with grilled chicken or fish, or even for breakfast with maple syrup. -
RecipeCorn, Sweet Onion & Zucchini Sauté with Fresh Mint
If you get tired of plain old corn on the cob, cut the kernels off and turn them into something exciting. The trick to this summer-in-a-bowl sauté is adding flavor in stages. -
RecipeToasted Corn, Cherry Tomato, and Edamame Salad
Toasting the corn in a skillet brings out its nutty flavor in this summery twist on a classic succotash. -
RecipeSummer Corn Chowder with Scallions, Bacon & Potatoes
When you've got fresh corn coming out of your ears, use it in this quick, satisfying soup, which uses the cobs to infuse even more corn flavor into the broth. -
RecipeGrilled Corn on the Cob with Thyme & Roasted Red Pepper Butter
The butter in this dish is at once sweet and tangy, a bright addition to plain old grilled corn on the cob. -
RecipeCorn Sauté with Ginger, Garlic & Fresh Cilantro
Give your corn a kick. Ginger, garlic, and serrano chiles combine with fresh cilantro to make a flavor-packed side, perfect alongside seared fish. -
RecipeMaine Event Lobster & Corn Grilled Pizza
If you've never thought about corn as a pizza topping, this recipe will change that. Along with the lobster, the grilled corn makes this a luxurious pizza-and a real change of pace from your regular cookout routine. -
RecipeSweet Corn Cake with Blueberry-Lavender Compote
Fresh corn isn't just for side dishes; here, it's used to make an effortlessly elegant cake. -
RecipeChipotle Chicken and Corn Tostadas
Charred corn and chicken have great summery flavors, but what really makes this tostada sing is the chipotle-lime cream sauce that holds everything on the shell. -
RecipeMexican Grilled Corn on the Cob
Called elote in Mexico, where it’s a popular street food, this grilled corn on the cob is slathered in a smoky, zesty mayonnaise and then rolled in crumbly, slightly salty Cotija cheese. Mexican-style chili powder is a hotter version of regular chili powder.
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RecipeCorn, Chard, and Ricotta Galette
Creamy ricotta pulls the flavors of sweet corn, earthy chard, bright mint, and hot chile together in this satisfying savory tart. -
RecipeSweet Corn and Sprouted Lentil Salad
With its fresh corn and legumes, this salad is reminiscent of a succotash, but it surprises with Middle Eastern flavors like pistachios, cumin, and honey. -
RecipeGrilled Corn Planks with Tarragon Crème Fraîche
Cutting the corn kernels from the cob in connected planks gives this simple side dish a cool appearance, but the dish is delicious even if the planks don't stay intact. -
RecipeCorn on the Cob with Chile, Goat Cheese, and Ham
A wrap of salty ham complements sweet corn on the cob while goat cheese spiked with vinegar, garlic, and fresh red chile adds heat and tang. -
RecipeSummer Farro Salad With Corn, Peaches, and Basil
When peaches are in season in late summer, you want to add them to just about everything. Like this simple side dish, where they’re paired with their seasonal companions of corn and basil. -
RecipeRigatoni with Charred Corn, Sweet Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, and Bacon
While you could simply sauté the corn, the char from grilling gives this dish smoky depth of flavor. While the grill is hot, put on some bread to serve on the side. -
RecipeCreamy Elote-Style Corn Casserole
Inspired by the Mexican street-food favorite, this casserole brings all the zesty flavor of corn spiked with cheese, chile, and lime into a comforting, creamy casserole. Serve it with grilled flank steak or shrimp tostadas. -
Recipe烤玉米棒子Maple-Lime-Chile对接er
Of the many ways to grill corn, I like this method best: I shuck the corn, rub it with butter, and wrap it in foil with a few herb sprigs. The foil-wrapped corn goes directly on the grill grate, where it both steams and roasts at the same time. It stays juicy from the steamy environment while it also browns in spots, lending the corn a toasty flavor. -
RecipeSeared Scallops with Sweet Corn and Bacon Sauté
Fresh corn sautéed with bacon, shallots, and thyme pairs perfectly with sweet seared scallops. A 12-inch skillet may seem unduly large for cooking the scallops, but it helps guarantee that beautifully browned crust. -
RecipeThai Corn and Shrimp Salad
Summer corn charred to smoky perfection creates a balance of flavors with sweet mango and pineapple. While the pineapple and shrimp are delicious together, don’t wait too long to eat the salad after adding the shrimp. The natural enzymes in the pineapple will soften the protein in the shrimp and eventually make them mushy. -
RecipeGrilled Corn, Cherry Tomato, and Scallion Tacos
Delicious grilled fresh corn, scallions, and cherry tomatoes make this meat-free taco filling a hit with vegetarians, but don’t be surprised if meat eaters like it, too. -
RecipeButtery Balsamic Corn with Shiitake and Grilled Onion
While grilling the onion for this colorful side dish, throw some steak or fresh tuna on the grate as well—dinner, done. -
RecipeCorn on the Cob with Miso, Panko, and Sesame
This crunchy, salty, sweet, savory coating will make people swoon-it's that good. This corn makes a perfect pairing for Japanese-Style Barbecued Baby Back Ribs.
