These Sweet Corn Recipes Scream Peak Summer

By SAVEUR Editors | Published Jul 6, 2020 4:20 PM

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Alright, so not to be too corny, but we really think corn is one of the best summer sides, on and off the cob. Sweet corn typically hits peak season in July and August, and should be purchased when the silk is golden and translucent, and the cobs feel firm and full. And just think of all the things you can do with it! Put it in a salad. Put it on another salad. Mix it up with some crab and pile it on top of your hot dog. Pair it with pork belly. Purée it for an elote-inspired soup or a cheesy dip. Heck, you can even drink your corn, if you feel so inclined. Jenny Huang

Bacon enriches this summer chowder made with fresh corn, milk, new potatoes, and plenty of aromatics. Get the recipe for Corn Chowder

Grilled Corn and Ricotta Dip

In this summery take on cheese dip, chef Sara Hauman of Huxley in San Fransisco tosses grilled sweet corn into a pool of milky ricotta, aromatics, and herbs, then bakes the mixture until it’s bubbling and brown. Get the recipe for Grilled Corn and Ricotta Dip »

Brioche dough flecked with corn, cheddar, and cilantro is divided into pieces and baked in a cake pan, yielding puffy, golden pull-apart rolls that strike the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Get the recipe for Brioche Buns with Sweet Corn, Cheddar, and Cilantro

Fettuccine with Corn Creama and Charred Green Onion

For a creamy texture—without the cream—Philadelphia chef Marc Vetri purées fresh, starchy corn into a thick sauce that he then tosses with smoky scallions for a succulent summer pasta. This recipe has been adapted from Mastering Pasta (Ten Speed, 2015). Get the recipe for Fettuccine with Corn Creama and Charred Green Onion »

In this elote-inspired riff on corn chowder, grilled corn kernels and their cobs are cooked with milk, cream, and potatoes, then finished with crema, cotija cheese, lime, ancho chile powder, and cilantro. Get the recipe for Mexican Street Corn Soup

Sweet Corn and Black Raspberry Ice Cream

This recipe combines the silky flavor of corn with the tartness of black raspberries.

Mexican Braised Spare Ribs with Squash and Corn

Braise pork ribs with a homey, vegetable-rich sauce with a touch of heat, and use the leftovers for tacos. This is a classic recipe from Mexican cooking sage Josefina Velázquez de León. Get the recipe for Mexican Braised Spare Ribs with Squash and Corn »

Oyster Chowder with Bacon, Corn, and Fennel

One of the easiest ways to cook oysters is to slip them out of their shells and into quick-cooking soups, stews, and chowders. This one—a creamy, flourless chowder with fresh corn, crispy bacon, and some of the oysters’ natural juices—is the type of iconic summer recipe that should get tacked to the refrigerator door. Get the recipe for Oyster Chowder with Bacon, Corn, and Fennel »

Summer Succotash Salad

This summer mainstay is elevated with grilled sweet corn, plus fresh edamame in place of the traditional limas. Get the recipe for Summer Succotash Salad »

Maryland Crab Hot Dog

Buttery corn, fresh crab, and Old Bay-spiced potato chips are piled on top this Maryland-inspired hot dog. Get the recipe for Maryland Crab Hot Dog »

Get the recipe for Shaved Fennel and Grilled Corn Salad »

A base of crunchy, fresh fennel contrasts perfectly with grilled corn kernels and crumbled feta cheese in this summer salad.

Fresh sweet summer corn and lobster are on display in this creamy New England chowder, subtly spiced with cayenne and black pepper.

Grilled Pork Belly with Butter Corn and Sour-Sweet Cherry-Jalapeño Relish

The classic combination of pork and fruit gets the ultimate summer treatment in this dish from John Karangis of Union Square Events. Made tender in an aromatic braise, pork belly gets a quick char on a hot grill before resting atop buttery sweet corn and a relish of sweet and sour cherries tossed with jalepeños and a honey-lime vinaigrette.

Cucumber and Corn Salad with Pomegranate and Poppy Seeds

Cilantro and Lime Chicken with Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad

A simple and fresh black bean salad with grilled corns pairs perfectly with a quick marinated and grilled chicken. Get the recipe for Cilantro and Lime Chicken with Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad »

Sweet Corn and Blueberry Trifles

Layers of sweet corn pastry cream alternate with an herb-infused blueberry compote and a buttery shortbread crumble in a summery spin on the classic trifle. Any other berry at its peak makes a delicious substitution; try layering the ingredients into mason jars for an easy-to-transport picnic dessert. See the recipe for Sweet Corn and Blueberry Trifles »

Fresh Pea and Corn Salad

Shelled peas and fresh corn mingle with apple cider vinegar, sugar, and oil in this sweet and sour tossed salad.

Polenta with Corn and Wild Rice

These Sweet Corn Recipes Scream Peak Summer

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