Israeli Street Corn
We reimagined Mexican street corn with Israeli flavors, seasoning the grilled ears with tangy yogurt, salty feta, herbs, citrus, and a little heat.
Recipe: Israeli Street Corn
Grilled Corn and Fish Tacos
This crowd-pleaser has everything you want in a fish taco, including a spicy mayo and fresh add-ins like avocado and lightly charred corn.
Recipe: Grilled Corn and Fish Tacos
Spicy Chorizo Corn Chowder
Some of corn’s best partners—medium-hot chiles, chorizo, and basil—join up in this simple dish. It’s substantial enough to call a chowder, but light enough for summer.
Recipe: Spicy Chorizo Corn Chowder
Sweet Corn Madeleines
How to improve on cornbread? Make it snack-size, crisp at the edges and tender inside, with a delicate crunch from corn. Then watch it disappear at brunch or alongside ribs. You’ll need a madeleine or mini-muffin pan.
Recipe: Sweet Corn Madeleines
Chicken Salad with Miso Dressing
After cooking chicken cutlets, throw corn on the still-hot grill to use in this unusually, delicious salad.
Recipe: Chicken Salad with Miso Dressing
Grilled Corn Cobettes
Sweet corn only gets better smeared with these easy, flavorful toppings. Each makes enough for 4 ears of corn.
Recipe: Grilled Corn Cobettes
Watermelon, Corn, and Tomato Salad
This savory-sweet summer salad is a perfect example of the saying, "If it grows together, it goes together."
Butternut Squash and Corn Soup
The last of late-summer’s corn, cooked so it still has a light crunch, accents this silky squash soup. Clare Carver of Big Table Farm winery uses rich homemade chicken broth, but store-bought works too.
Recipe: Butternut Squash and Corn Soup
Zucchini and Corn Lasagna
In this vegetable-centric (and gluten-free) dish, zucchini takes the place of the usual pasta. You can use green or yellow squash, or both. A handheld slicer makes quick work of cutting the squash.
Recipe: Zucchini and Corn Lasagna
Fried Squash Blossoms with Corn and Mozzarella
This lightened version of a seasonal favorite is still satisfyingly stuffed with cheese and corn, but has the barest sheath of batter.
Spicy Hoisin Sesame Glazed Corn
Skip the usual butter and try this sweet and spicy Asian-inspired grilled corn recipe.
Recipe: Spicy Hoisin Sesame Glazed Corn
Chicken with Spicy Corn on the Cob and Grilled Lettuces
Russell Moore, chef and owner at Camino restaurant in Oakland, gave us this technique for grilling chicken breast—and it’s the juiciest version we’ve ever had, protected from overcooking by the bones and skin. “Don’t cook it too fast,” he adds. “You don’t want it burnt outside and raw inside.” We also like his clever way of producing an entire dinner over one fire, grilling everything in sequence. At Camino, he uses cherry and almond wood, but for the home griller, he suggests a mix of mesquite hardwood charcoal and either fruitwood or hardwood chunks—and lighting more charcoal partway through cooking.
Recipe: Chicken with Spicy Corn on the Cob and Grilled Lettuces
Wild Salmon with Grilled Sweet Onion and Corn Relish
The corn relish bursts with the flavors of summer and acts as the perfect topping for grilled fish.
Recipe: Wild Salmon with Grilled Sweet Onion and Corn Relish
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Cilantro Queso Fresco Butter
From Colorado chef Mark Fischer, here’s a combo that’s especially good with Latin- or Southwestern-flavored grilled meat. Offer any leftover butter to spread on warm bread.
Recipe: Grilled Corn on the Cob with Cilantro Queso Fresco Butter
Jalapeño Corn Cakes
Try these corn cakes as a summertime vegetarian main course, served with a salad--or make them smaller, for an appetizer.
Recipe: Jalapeño Corn Cakes
Fresh Corn and Avocado Salad
In the height of summer, you won't find a better side dish for ribs than this deceptively simple combination of peak-season produce. Try bringing it to a party too.
Recipe: Fresh Corn and Avocado Salad
Grilled Corn and Bay Shrimp Risotto
Sweet bay shrimp meld perfectly with grilled corn and creamy risotto. Serve with a crisp Chardonnay.
Honey-Chipotle Grilled Corn
Spicy, sweet, and buttery, corn from the barbecue doesn’t get better than this.
Recipe: Honey-Chipotle Grilled Corn
Trout with Sweet Corn Sauce
San Francisco chef Jamie Lauren highlights trout's subtle sweetness by pairing it with fresh, sweet corn. Although this dish is nice enough for special occasions, it can be prepared in 40 minutes, making it perfect for weeknights too.
Recipe: Trout with Sweet Corn Sauce
Corn Soup with Roasted Poblanos and Zucchini Blossoms
Stop at the farmer’s market or harvest from your garden for this peak-of-summer puréed soup. It’s delicious hot or cold.
Recipe: Corn Soup with Roasted Poblanos and Zucchini Blossoms
Tomato-Corn Salad
When sweet corn and juicy tomatoes are at their best, don’t even cook the corn. Just stir them in a bowl with 5 simple seasonings.
Recipe: Tomato-Corn Salad
Corn and Arugula Salad
Barely cooked corn is paired with crisp radishes, greens, and a zesty shallot-Dijon dressing. Tote it on a picnic, or serve it at a backyard barbecue.
Recipe: Corn and Arugula Salad
Chilies with Corn Tamale Filling
Stuff fresh poblano chiles with corn, jalapeño, and jack cheese polenta. Bake, then serve with a creamy corn and cheese sauce.
Recipe: Chilies with Corn Tamale Filling
Pasta Shells with Corn and Bacon
While the pasta boils, brown bacon and make a creamy corn and wine sauce with lots of fresh tarragon.
Recipe: Pasta Shells with Corn and Bacon
Green Corn Tamale Pie
Here’s a fresh take on the classic Western casserole, with a base of corn, cheese, and chiles, and crispy chorizo on top.
Recipe: Green Corn Tamale Pie
Fresh Corn Cakes
Fold corn kernels into a foamy batter, then sauté cakes in a little oil until golden.
Recipe: Fresh Corn Cakes
Chicken, Corn, and Tomato Pasta Salad
For this cool main-dish salad, stir orzo with a ricotta-lemon dressing, cooked chicken, and crisp raw corn.
Chilled Corn Soup
This creamy soup is all about really good corn. Just purée cooked corn, chill, and add a drizzle of basil oil.
Recipe: Chilled Corn Soup