8 Corn Recipes to Make Before Summer Ends
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Sweet summer corn has a very short window and I refuse to let a single ear go to waste. Whether you are picking it up at the farmers market or grabbing a bag of fresh cobs at the grocery store, these are the recipes to make right now while corn is at its absolute best. Sweet, savory, crunchy, and everything in between.
Sauteed Corn and Zucchini
Sweet summer corn and tender zucchini cooked until lightly golden in a skillet, finished with Parmesan and fresh herbs. Ready in 15 minutes and one of those side dishes that quietly steals the show at every dinner it shows up to. Full recipe: Sauteed Corn and Zucchini
Roasted Poblano Corn and Potato Soup
Smoky roasted poblanos, sweet fresh corn, and buttery potatoes blended into the most silky, creamy soup. The poblanos bring warmth without too much heat and a squeeze of lime at the end makes everything pop. Full recipe: Roasted Poblano Corn and Potato Soup
Black Bean and Corn Soup
Hearty, pantry-friendly, and packed with southwestern flavor. Sweet corn, earthy black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and just the right amount of spice. Top it with sour cream, avocado, and tortilla chips and it feels like a proper meal. Full recipe: Black Bean and Corn Soup
Homemade Caramel Corn
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Sweet, salty, perfectly crunchy, and genuinely better than anything from a bag. This is one of those recipes I have made more times than I can count and it disappears every single time. Full recipe: Homemade Caramel Corn
Blackened Fish Tacos with Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Deeply charred, spiced fish topped with a fresh black bean and corn salsa, a drizzle of lime crema, and crumbled queso fresco. These are summer in taco form and honestly one of the most requested dinners in my house from July through September. Full recipe: Blackened Fish Tacos with Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Creamy Fresh Corn Soup with Chimichurri
Possibly the simplest soup you will ever make and also one of the most unexpectedly delicious. Fresh summer corn simmered until tender and blended until completely silky, then swirled with a vibrant garlicky chimichurri. Full recipe: Creamy Fresh Corn Soup with Chimichurri
Potato Chowder with Corn and Ham
A velvety, hearty chowder loaded with buttery potatoes, sweet corn, and smoky ham. This one is a great way to use up leftover ham and tastes like the coziest bowl of comfort you can make with late summer corn before the season is gone. Full recipe: Potato Chowder with Corn and Ham
Vegetarian Burrito Bowls
Roasted corn, cauliflower, and peppers seasoned with homemade taco spices, served over brown rice with black beans, feta, and the most incredible cilantro lime dressing. Ready in 25 minutes and completely customizable for everyone at the table. Full recipe: Vegetarian Burrito Bowls
