Seattle Seasonal

Ingredient

Sweet Corn

Off

Flavor: High sugar early; starchier late.

Type

vegetable

Peak Months

Aug

Season Window

Jul → Sep

Flavor & uses

High sugar early; starchier late.

Grill, chowder, corn butter, nixtamal for masa.

Storage

Keep cold to preserve sugars; use within 2 days.

Today

Phase: Off

Peak: Aug

Inspiration (11)

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Grilled Sweet Corn with Garlic Butter Sauce

Grilled sweet corn in a rich, garlicky butter sauce, perfect for highlighting fresh summer produce.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 80%

Lemon-Sweetened Fresh Sweet Corn

A simple sweet corn recipe that uses lemon juice and sugar to enhance the natural sweetness of fresh corn on the cob.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 20%Bold flavor: 80%

Bison and Sweet Corn Soup

A simple, flavorful soup featuring bison and sweet corn, rooted in Native American cuisine.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 70%

Sweet Corn with Seasonal Flavors

A sweet corn recipe featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and simple cooking techniques.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 80%

Grilled and Boiled Sweet Corn Recipes for Pacific Northwest Cuisine

A collection of sweet corn recipes featuring grilling and boiling techniques, suitable for a higher-end Pacific Northwest menu.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 70%

Creamy Corn Purée with Parmesan

A rich, creamy corn purée made with fresh corn, cream, and Parmesan cheese.

Local produce: 60%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 80%

Cilantro Lime Sweet Corn

Spicy, buttery, and bright sweet corn dish featuring cilantro and lime flavors.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 80%

Buttered Sweet Corn

This simple recipe enhances canned or frozen sweet corn with butter, cream, and seasonings for a quick and flavorful side dish.

Local produce: 30%Complexity: 20%Bold flavor: 50%

Sautéed Sweet Corn with Fresh Basil

This 5-ingredient sautéed sweet corn dish features the fresh, seasonal flavors of sweet corn and basil, making it an ideal summer side for any meal.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 80%

Sweet Corn Dishes for the Pacific Northwest

Sweet corn-based recipes, including salads, risottos, and pizzas, that highlight the juicy and delicious summer flavor of this Pacific Northwest seasonal ingredient.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 70%

Buttered Sweet Corn

A simple, classic side dish of fresh sweet corn sautéed in butter and seasoned with salt and pepper.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 20%Bold flavor: 80%