Here are twelve easy and delicious ways to work scrumptious local corn into everything from appetizers to the main course to breakfast.
You know what’s yellow, in season right this minute and all kinds of delicious? Fresh corn, baby! Sweet and tender and (sob!) gone before you know it, so we gotta use it while we can!
So head to your nearest farmer’s market and pick up some of those delectable ears of corn, and send the kids outside to husk them. (I was a top-notch kid corn-husker back in the day!)
And meantime back in the kitchen, here are twelve easy and delicious ways to work that scrumptious local corn into everything from appetizers to the main course to breakfast!
Yay, CORN!
CORN RECIPES WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE!
 Some corn, a little butter and you are on your way to this creamy side dish! Slightly toasty, buttery veggie deliciousness. |
Some corn, a little butter and you are on your way to this creamy side dish! Slightly toasty, buttery veggie deliciousness.
 This recipe for Southern cornbread ham salad is a perfect hearty supper salad, and is a great way to use up leftover ham! |
This recipe for Southern cornbread ham salad is a perfect hearty supper salad, and is a great way to use up leftover ham!
 Sweet cherry tomatoes and cheery basil join up with corn in this light and scrumptious omelet! |
Sweet cherry tomatoes and cheery basil join up with corn in this light and scrumptious omelet!
 This quick and easy recipe for chilled corn and shrimp soup is a colorful bowl of summertime tastes. And as a bonus, it’s ready in 15 cool minutes! |
This quick and easy recipe for chilled corn and shrimp soup is a colorful bowl of summertime tastes. And as a bonus, it’s ready in 15 cool minutes!
 This easy recipe for shrimp with corn and herbs is the perfect end of summer supper! And it’s ready in 10 minutes – what could be better? |
This easy recipe for shrimp with corn and herbs is the perfect end of summer supper! And it’s ready in 10 minutes – what could be better?
 This easy recipe for pesto pasta with corn and mozzarella cheese takes full advantage of some great fresh summer ingredients for a delicious supper. |
This easy recipe for pesto pasta with corn and mozzarella cheese takes full advantage of some great fresh summer ingredients for a delicious supper.
 This easy recipe for summertime corn barley salad combines summery veggies with hearty barley for a delectable side dish. |
This easy recipe for summertime corn barley salad combines summery veggies with hearty barley for a delectable side dish.
 This simple recipe for corn and beet salad with ricotta pairs two favorite summer vegetables with a bed of creamy ricotta for a perfect summer side dish. |
This simple recipe for corn and beet salad with ricotta pairs two favorite summer vegetables with a bed of creamy ricotta for a perfect summer side dish.
 This easy recipe for fresh corn nachos is the perfect way to celebrate summer! Swap out jarred salsa for this easy fresh vegetable version and dig in. |
This easy recipe for fresh corn nachos is the perfect way to celebrate summer! Swap out jarred salsa for this easy fresh vegetable version and dig in.
 Celebrate the last lazy hazy days with this easy recipe for summer’s end pasta, filled summer vegetable flavors of fresh local tomatoes, corn and herbs. |
Celebrate the last lazy hazy days with this easy recipe for summer’s end pasta, filled summer vegetable flavors of fresh local tomatoes, corn and herbs.
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