Creative Ways to Cook Corn

Are you up to your ears in sweet corn fresh from your field or garden? Maybe you have just purchased a large amount of fresh sweet corn from a local farmer. Here in Ohio, Silver Queen is one of the best varieties of sweet corn, but the variety doesn’t make all the difference. Whether you have white, yellow, or bicolor sweet corn, it all tastes wonderful when it is picked fresh.

You can save some of the great freshly picked taste by freezing some of the sweet corn for delicious treats during the cooler months when sweet corn is out of season. For now, it is time to dive right in and enjoy that sweet taste of summer found in a fresh ear of sweet corn.

Everyone loves a classic ear of corn on the cob. How often can we pick up our food with our hands and dive right in face first. Mothers around the world cringe at the poor table manners, that is, unless it is for a sweet ear of corn on the cob. Gently butter and lightly salt that tasty sweet corn for a piece of heaven.

Well, let’s face it. We all love corn on the cob. Customers will pay approximately a quarter an ear at the farmer’s market for the sweet taste of summer. Is it possible to get tired of the delicious corn on the cob?

Most people would probably disagree, but if you have your own garden or field with a large quantity of sweet corn, you just may want to mix things up a bit. If corn on the cob has become the everyday routine around your table, then try some of these creative ideas.

One of my favorite ways to cook up some sweet corn is by cutting it right off of the cob into a skillet. Add a bit of butter and a dash of salt to give it a great flavor. Fry up the fresh sweet corn in the skillet and serve piping hot with dinner. Your family will love this fabulous treat.

For an added kick, add a touch of vinegar or red pepper to the sweet corn. This little change will spice up your dinner just enough. This brings life to the sweet corn and your dinner table.

Add sweet corn to your everyday recipes. You will be amazed at the terrific flavor fresh sweet corn will bring to the table when added to recipes. A traditional corn pudding recipe has never tasted better than when you use freshly picked sweet corn instead of the grocery store canned variety.

Bake up some salsa chicken in the oven. This healthy meal will delight your family and guests. Boneless and skinless breasts with salsa, fresh green beans, and sweet corn added to the mix is scrumptious. Top off with a sprinkle of cheddar or mozzarella cheese and your taste buds will thank you.

These creative ideas for fresh sweet corn will leave your taste buds dancing at the end of the meal. When it seems there is no end to the bounty of sweet corn from your garden or field, remember that sweet corn is only in season for a short while. Enjoy the taste of summer while it lasts.