Fresh corn has its last hurrah in three end-of-summer menus: a family picnic, a weekend dinner with friends and a Labor Day cookout.
Roll up your sleeves and dig into some of the best recipes of the season. Inspired by top-notch ingredients and practical techniques, we've put together menus and serving ideas for the food you want to cook right now. Summer may be winding down, but the best corn of the year keeps on coming. Take advantage of the bounty with one last picnic, weekend dinner or cookout. Feature the succulent, sweet kernels in salads, soups and sides that will stay in your memory long after fall's chill is in the air.
Family Picnic An easy-to-make feast that's delicious and portable.
Corn and Cucumber Salsa Tarragon Chicken Salad Wrap Garden Vegetable Wraps Peanut Butter Cookies
Weekend Dinner with Friends A simple, sophisticated menu that gives summer flavors one last hurrah.
Summer Corn, Bacon and Potato Chowder Grilled Tuna with Mustard-Dill Sauce Zesty Tomato Salad No-Bake Fresh Fruit Tarts
Labor Day Cookout Prep as much as you can ahead of time, then relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Fresh Corn and Goat Cheese Salad BBQ Chicken with Grilled Sweet Potatoes Savory Beef Burgers Berry Cobbler