These Sweet Corn Recipes Scream Peak Summer

Alright, so not to be too corny, but we really think corn is one of the best summer sides, on and off the cob. Sweet corn typically hits peak season in July and August, and should be purchased when the silk is golden and translucent, and the cobs feel firm and full. And just think of all the things you can do with it! Put it in a salad. Put it on another salad. Mix it up with some crab and pile it on top of your hot dog. Pair it with pork belly. Purée it for an elote-inspired soup or a cheesy dip. Heck, you can even drink your corn, if you feel so inclined. (Jenny Huang/)
Bacon enriches this summer chowder made with fresh corn, milk, new potatoes, and plenty of aromatics. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Corn-Chowder/">Corn Chowder</a> (Jessie YuChen/)
In this lively salad, flame-kissed corn kernels are teamed with fresh vegetables, a zesty cumin-lime dressing, and for a surprisingly delicious crunch, unsweetened corn flakes. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/grilled-corn-bhel-recipe/">Grilled Corn Bhel</a> (Thomas Payne/)
Nothing tops bubbling, hot-from-the-oven cheese dip—unless that dip is also loaded with fresh, sweet, lightly charred summer corn and fresh herbs. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.saveur.com/grilled-corn-and-ricotta-dip-recipe">Grilled Corn and Ricotta Dip</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
Brioche dough flecked with corn, cheddar, and cilantro is divided into pieces and baked in a cake pan, yielding puffy, golden pull-apart rolls that strike the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/brioche-buns-sweet-corn-cheddar-cilantro-recipe/">Brioche Buns with Sweet Corn, Cheddar, and Cilantro</a> (Thomas Payne/)
For a creamy texture—without the cream—purée fresh, starchy corn into a thick sauce and then toss with smoky scallions for a succulent summer pasta. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.saveur.com/fettuccine-corn-crema-and-charred-green-onions-recipe">Fettuccine With Corn Crema and Charred Green Onions</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
In this elote-inspired riff on corn chowder, grilled corn kernels and their cobs are cooked with milk, cream, and potatoes, then finished with crema, cotija cheese, lime, ancho chile powder, and cilantro. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/mexican-street-corn-soup-recipe/">Mexican Street Corn Soup</a> (Jenny Huang/)
This recipe combines the silky flavor of corn with the tartness of black raspberries. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Sweet-Corn-and-Black-Raspberry-Ice-Cream/">Sweet Corn and Black Raspberry Ice Cream</a> (Todd Coleman/)
Braise pork ribs with a homey, vegetable-rich sauce with a touch of heat, and use the leftovers for tacos. This is a classic recipe from Mexican cooking sage Josefina Velázquez de León. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.saveur.com/mexican-braised-pork-spare-ribs-recipe">Mexican Braised Spare Ribs with Squash and Corn</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
One of the easiest ways to cook oysters is to slip them out of their shells and into quick-​­cooking soups, stews, and chowders. This one—a creamy, flourless chowder with fresh corn, crispy bacon, and some of the oysters' natural juices—is the type of iconic summer recipe that should get tacked to the refrigerator door. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/oyster-chowder-with-bacon-corn-and-fennel-recipe/">Oyster Chowder with Bacon, Corn, and Fennel</a> (Ted Cavanaugh/)
Grilled sweet corn, plus fresh edamame in place of the traditional limas, elevate this summer mainstay. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Summer-Succotash-Salad/">Summer Succotash Salad</a> (James Oseland/)
Buttery corn, fresh crab, and Old Bay-spiced potato chips are piled on top this Maryland-inspired hot dog. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/maryland-hotdog-recipe/">Maryland Hot Dog</a> (Farideh Sadeghin/)
A base of crunchy, fresh fennel contrasts perfectly with grilled corn kernels and crumbled feta cheese in this summer salad. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/shaved-fennel-and-grilled-corn-salad-recipe/">Shaved Fennel and Grilled Corn Salad</a> (Elizabeth Cecil/)
Fresh sweet summer corn and lobster are on display in this creamy New England chowder, subtly spiced with cayenne and black pepper. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Lobster-and-Corn-Chowder/">Lobster–Corn Chowder</a> (Nicole Franzen/)
The classic combination of pork and fruit gets the ultimate summer treatment in this dish from John Karangis of Union Square Events. Made tender in an aromatic braise, pork belly gets a quick char on a hot grill before resting atop buttery sweet corn and a relish of sweet and sour cherries tossed with jalapeños and a honey-lime vinaigrette. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/grilled-pork-belly-corn-sour-cherry-jalapeno-recipe/">Grilled Pork Belly with Buttered Corn and Sour-Sweet Cherry-Jalapeño Relish</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
This sweet corn beverage is doled out warm in Guatemalan markets, often seasoned with cinnamon or vanilla. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/atol-de-elote-sweet-corn-milk-drink-recipe/">Guatemalan Sweet Corn and Milk Drink (Atol de Elote)</a> (Christopher Bagley/)
Pomegranate seeds add a pop of tart juice to each bite of this buttery sautéed corn salad with crunchy cucumbers and a toasty sesame oil vinaigrette. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/cucumber-and-corn-salad-with-pomegranate-and-poppy-seeds-recipe/">Cucumber and Corn Salad with Pomegranate and Poppy Seeds</a> (Farideh Sadeghin/)
A simple and fresh black bean salad with grilled corns pairs perfectly with a quick marinated and grilled chicken. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/cilantro-and-lime-chicken-grilled-corn-and-black-bean-salad-recipe/">Cilantro and Lime Chicken with Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad</a> (Farideh Sadeghin/)
Layers of sweet corn pastry cream alternate with an herb-infused blueberry compote and a buttery shortbread crumble in a summery spin on the classic trifle. Any other berry at its peak makes a delicious substitution; try layering the ingredients into mason jars for an easy-to-transport picnic dessert. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/sweet-corn-and-blueberry-trifles">Sweet Corn and Blueberry Trifles</a> (Laura Sant/)
Shelled peas and fresh corn mingle with apple cider vinegar, sugar, and oil in this sweet and sour tossed salad. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Fresh-Pea-and-Corn-Salad/">Fresh Pea and Corn Salad<a/> (James Roper/)
Wild rice adds a toasty nuttiness to polenta, its creamy sweetness heightened with freshly puréed corn. Serve as a side dish or vegetarian main course. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/polenta-corn-and-wild-rice-recipe/">Polenta with Corn and Wild Rice</a> (William Hereford/)