Summer Spotlight: Corn

{ Via: Williams Sonoma }

My Dad always said about corn "knee high by July." I haven't been in the country in so long. Who knows how the crop is this year? August is the month to test it out.  I plan to do that very soon. These 16 recipes and chef's tools cover your bases from appetizers, soup, desserts and everything in between, like Creole Shrimp with Creamed Corn!

  

Grilled Romaine and Corn Salad with Pickled Cherries and Shallots
Have you ever had grilled Romaine? It's wonderful! This salad couldn't be more elegant looking. Can you imagine what a platter of this looks like?
Heather Christo

Skillet Cheesy Corn Dip

I normally don't think of a hot appetizer for Summer, but who would turn down a chip and this dip!

Bev Cooks

Corn Stripper
What a handy tool! I have always done it with a knife. Genius!
Sur La Table

Cherry Tomato Frittata with Corn
Goat Cheese, fresh tomatoes, and basil make this one delicious dish!
Williams Sonoma

Barbecue Chicken Street Corn Tacos
These tacos are loaded with juicy barbecue chicken, creamy corn, avocado, cotija cheese, and a touch of chili powder. What a beautiful bite! 
Broma Bakery

Grilled Corn, Tomato, & Avocado Salad With Chimichurri 
Now this is a salad! It's all topped off with creamy goat cheese and homemade chimichurri. I am sure that the chimichurri makes this salad.
How Sweet Eats

Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée
Now this is a sophisticated dessert! And what a great idea. Corn can be so sweet and creamy, this recipe should work.
Lulus Sweet Secrets

Bacon Wrapped Cheddar Corn
Jalapeno Poppers
If you can believe, I have never had a "popper" of any kind. I just don't frequent the kind of restaurants that offer them. But these look interesting. Serve these summery jalapeño poppers with a cooling cilantro-ranch to tame the heat.
Half Baked Harvest

Maple Cheddar Cornbread with a Hint of Spice
Life is too short to make plain cornbread! This recipe calls for both cheese and corn kernels, the way I like it. The maple syrup adds the 
balance to the spice.
Spice Chronicals

Layered Southwestern Cornbread Salad 
A standout on the table! The colors and textures are very appealing. There are so many layers and flavors with ingredients like: crumbled cornbread, chorizo, tomatoes, green peppers, black beans, creamy lime dressing and cilantro. YUM!
Foxes Love Lemons

Creole Shrimp & Creamed Corn
Creamed corn is not my thing, but I do make it well for "Mr. Shop This." Add some spices and shrimp, and I am all in. Oh boy! And by the way, this is a light version. 
Cooking Light

Sweet Corn Ice Cream
This just isn't ice cream made with corn, it also features salted caramel swirls and chocolate covered potato chips. It's a sweet and salty trifecta!
How Sweet Eats

Shrimp & Grits Corn Fritters
My Mom made great corn fritters. These are different and very clever. They are said to be sweet and moist on the inside and super crunchy on
 the outside.
Epicurious

Insta Pot Chipotle Cheddar Corn Chowder
In less than an hour you can sit down to this beautiful bowl of corn soup. By the way, Williams Sonoma has an instant pot on sale.
Half Baked Harvest

Mexican Street Corn
Who knew a little mayo, lime, and chili powder were the key to the best corn ever? Well, I know this to be true from personal experience.  It truly is beyond good.
Delish

Open Kitchen by Williams Sonoma Corn Picks
I have owned these, but somehow they went missing this year. They are good looking and work well. Now on sale.
Williams Sonoma

Sweet Corn Salsa
Pass the chips please! This salsa will add texture to anything you pair it with. The key to the success of the recipe is ~ the fresher the corn, the better.
Saving Room For Dessert



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