7 Ways With Fresh Corn

Updated August 21, 2007

Seize the sweetness of fresh corn kernels in these salads, relishes, soups, and cakes.

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Crazy about Corn

Get creative with fresh corn recipes that highlight this vegetable's naturally sweet flavor. Try sautéed with scallops, puréed in a cake batter, and baked in husks for a tamale pie.

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Sweet Corn Soup with Crab

Sweet Corn Soup with Crab Recipe

Corncobs simmered with chicken broth give this creamy, lump crabmeat soup a wonderful depth of flavor.

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Roasted Corn, Black Bean, and Mango Salad

Roasted Corn, Black Bean, and Mango Salad Recipe

Roast corn kernels in a skillet for a sweet and nutty flavor that complements the fresh cilantro and tart mango. Serve as a side or spoon over greens for a salad.

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Quick Scallops with Peppers and Corn

Credit: Paule Hible

Quick Scallops with Peppers and Corn Recipe

Toss cumin, basil, and cilantro with sautéed corn and red bell peppers, and serve with meaty scallops for a 30-minute entrée.

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Creamy Fried Confetti Corn

Creamy Fried Confetti Corn Recipe

This classic corn casserole travels well and makes a great side dish for dinner parties.

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Curried Corn-Crab Cakes

Curried Corn-Crab Cakes Recipe

The sweet taste of fresh corn is balanced by heat from curry powder in this twist on the traditional crab cake.

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Green Corn Tamale Pie

Credit: James Carrier

Green Corn Tamale Pie Recipe

Get the flavor of fresh corn tamales with a fraction of the work. Instead of wrapping the traditional ingredients in bundles, turn the components into a pie. Use the cornhusks to line the casserole dish, and top with fiery chorizo sausage.

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Fresh Corn Cake with Raspberries

Credit: Karry Hosford

Fresh Corn Cake with Raspberries Recipe

Puréed fresh corn adds a unique sweetness to this cake. Serve as a dessert or sweet breakfast bread.

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Video: How to Cut Corn Off the Cob

Enjoy the sweetness of summer corn, fresh off the cob.

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