There are plenty of dishes in which corn shines alongside other ingredients — there's cornbread, corn salsa, corn chowder, and corn casserole, to name a few. But as delicious as these recipes can be, ...

There aren't many sides that essentialize the summer season like some fresh corn on the cob. Crisp, bright, and juicy, a cob full of yellow kernels is the perfect complement to many summery dishes.

Three ears of corn in pot strainer - Yori Meirizan/Getty Images Fresh corn on the cob is a classic part of summer cuisine, but it can be deceptively easy to mess up. Ears can overcook in mere minutes ...