When I was growing up, our family didn’t focus much on eating seasonally, but there was one exception: corn on the cob. According to my father’s rule, it was only to be enjoyed when it was fresh from a local New Jersey farm stand.
For me, corn on the cob remains a highlight of summer. I still indulge in the ritual of coating the kernels with butter, sprinkling salt, and savoring each bite with the same joy I felt in my childhood.
Here are 20 delicious corn recipes—some featuring corn on the cob and some using kernels—that take full advantage of this seasonal delight. The good news is you can prepare these dishes year-round by freezing corn on or off the cob for later use.
