3 Simple Recipes for Seasonal Sweet Golden Corn

Late summer and fall are the perfect time to enjoy the bountiful corn at your local store or farmer’s market.

Shuck and remove the silk from the corn and cut the kernels off the corn cob. Using a corn tripper makes this process even simpler and mess-free. Place the kernels in airtight freezer boxes.

Date the box and put it in the freezer. To reheat frozen corn, boil it for a few minutes. The corn will taste the best if consumed within six months of freezing, but it will be good for up to a year.

Recipes

• Simple corn side dish: For a super simple side dish, add your frozen corn, three tablespoons of butter, a dollop of honey and a dash of Cajun seasoning in a medium saucepan. Add half a cup of water and simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring frequently. You can also add red or green peppers, onions or chilis to spice it up a bit.
• Dress up your corn side dish: To dress up your corn side dish, add some heat with minced jalapeno pepper. Corn is naturally sweet but if you like your dish southern sweet, stir in some sugar. Go slow; you can always add more, but can’t take it out. Try stirring in cheddar cheese or cream cheese. Top with crumbled bacon or diced ham to add some protein or cook with broccoli and carrots.
• Roasted corn on the cob is also very easy: Heat the oven to 350 F. Remove the husks and silk from the corn. Brush each cob with a mixture of melted butter, chives, salt and pepper. Place the corn on a baking sheet lined with nonstick aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time. This makes a great side dish for a cookout and you can also roast corn on the cob on the grill.