Fresh, sweet corn in all its glory.

That was my father’s rule.

For me, corn on the cob is one of the best treats of summer.

Trinidadian Boiled Corn in a Pot

Simply Recipes / Alica Ramkirpal-Senhouse

These 20 recipes for cornsome on the cob, some offmake the most use of the seasonal goodness.

Fortunately, you don’t have to make these recipes in summer only.

Sprinkle with lime juice and cilantro orparsley.

pan seared scallops with creamed corn and lime on a white plate

Sally Vargas

Trinidadian Boiled Corn

Ready for your new favorite way to prepare corn?

Boil the broth for about 30 or 40 minutes until it’s thick and coats the corn.

Bacon strips, or a littlebacon fat, takes all that flavor up a notch.

Trinidadian Boiled Corn in a Bowl

Simply Recipes / Alica Ramkirpal-Senhouse

Sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese.

Dig in, and ensure you have plenty of napkins.

Serve with crema, hot sauce, and other toppings so each person can personalize their esquites.

Bowl of Fresh Corn Pasta with a Fork

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

Use it as a condiment on a cheese tray.

Add to grilled cheese.

The creative possibilities are many!

corn chowder in a white bowl

October Creative

Creamed Corn

Forget the canned stuff that’s just a big bunch of mush.

Corn and Ricotta Bruschetta

Top toasted bread and fluffyricotta cheesewith corn and onion cooked in butter.

A little gochugaru (Korean chili powder) gives it some kick.

Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elote) with lime on a white plate with blue trim

Megan Keno

Crab and Corn Chowder

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

What makes classic corn chowder even better?

Fresh if you’re free to get it, but frozen or quality canned works, too.

All the tantalizing flavors of Mexican street corn in nacho form.

Foil Packs with Sausage, Corn, Zucchini and Potatoes and a red gingham cloth

Sally Vargas

These are so good, it’s possible for you to make a meal out of them.

This is the one.

The corn will steam in the husks as the husks charr and give the corn a wonderful smoky flavor.

Bowl of Esquites Topped with Cilantro, Cotija Cheese, and Ancho Chile Pepper Surrounded by Bowls of Toppings

Simply Recipes / Susy Villasuso

Linguine with a richcheddarcream sauce, fresh corn, and cherry tomatoes is an oh-my-gosh-where-has-this-been-all-my-life delight.

Take the extra time.

), this is the fastest and easiest way.

Corn Relish

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

No boiling pot to steam up your kitchen!

creamed corn in a white bowl with light blue trim

Sally Vargas

Corn and Ricotta Bruschetta

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

Close-up: Cast Iron Skillet With Korean Corn Cheese Topped With Sliced Green Onions and a Spoon (After Some of the Korean Cheese Corn Was Served)

Simply Recipes / Irene Yoo

Corn and Crab Chowder in a Soup Bowl with Handles Next to Another Bowl of Chowder and a Bowl of Lemon Slices

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

Mexican Street Corn Nachos on a plate with blue decor

Elise Bauer

corn salad with zucchini and red bell pepper in white bowl

Elise Bauer

How to Make Corn Fritters

Elise Bauer

Platter of Seasoned and Buttered Grilled Corn on the Cob

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

Spicy Creamed Corn Linguine

Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham

Grilled Tomatillo Corn Salsa

Elise Bauer

Caprese Corn Salad

Elise Bauer

A plate of microwave corn on the cob set on a cutting board and topped with butter.

Eliezer Martinez