One ~ cob of corn per person. Corn is best when eaten as soon as possible after picking. 
Remove outside husks from the fresh corn cobs, then remove the silk by gently rubbing the cob with your hands under running cold water. Refrigerate unhusked corn in a sealed zip lock bag or plastic bag until ready to cook.
Cook corn covered in a large pot with 2 inches of boiling water. Or cook corn on the cob uncovered, completely covered with boiling water for 10 to 14 minutes or until tender. Drain off hot water { be careful of the hot steam }. serve with butter, salt & pepper.
 

Corn on a Stick

 
Bottled Italian dressing and fresh Parmesan cheese jazz up any corn on the cob. Who needs butter?

4 ears fresh corn or one per person
8 six ~ inch bamboo skewers
2 tablespoons zesty Italian dressing
2 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Husk corn, remove silk and cut each ear in half. Use metal skewer or ice pick to make a hole through center of one end of each piece of corn. Insert bamboo skewers through corn.
Brush corn with Italian dressing. Place corn in rectangular microwavable glass Pyrex baking dish, 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inches. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one corner to vent.
Microwave on High 9 to 14 minutes, rotating dish 1/4 turn every 5 minutes, until corn is tender. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese before serving. One ear per serving.



OLD BAY ~ All Purpose Seasoned Butter

Old Bay Seasoned Butter adds zip to grilled fish and chicken, vegetables, corn ~ on ~ the ~ cob, just about any food...anytime.
Makes 8 { 2 tablespoons } servings

1 cup butter, softened
3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons OLD BAY Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Minced Onions
In small bowl, whip butter until soft. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Spread over hot corn on the cob.
 

Chipotle Lime Butter

While you may not be used to grilling corn, you will find it to be remarkably simple. It's even quicker than boiling. The contrasting flavors of this easily prepared seasoned butter make any recipe so much more than ordinary corn ~ on ~ the ~ cob.

8 medium ears fresh corn
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon Chipotle Chile Pepper
1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Coarse Ground Black Pepper

Remove husks and silk strands from corn.
Mix butter, lime juice and seasonings until well blended. Spread 1/2 of butter mixture lightly over corn.
Grill over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes, turning often to cook on all sides without burning. Serve corn with remaining Chipotle Lime Butter.



Grilled Corn on the Cob with Savory Herb Butter

Spread corn on the cob with Savory Herb Butter and grill in a foil packet for a super easy and flavorful BBQ side dish.

4 ears corn, husked
4 tablespoons Savory Herb Butter  { recipe link below }

Place ears of corn in center of large wide sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil. Spread 1 tablespoon Savory Herb Butter on each ear of corn. Bring up foil sides; double fold top and ends to tightly seal packet.
Grill over medium-high heat 20 minutes or until corn is tender, turning once.
 

Savory Herb Butter
This easy, flavored butter is perfect for everything, from corn on the cob and garlic bread to fish and chicken.

Makes 8 { 1 ~ tablespoon } servings.

1/2 cup { 1 stick } butter, softened
1 teaspoon  Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon  Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Ground Mustard

Mix all ingredients in medium bowl until well blended; cover. Refrigerate up to 1 week.
Serving Suggestions:
Salmon and Peppers: Center one { 4 ounce } salmon fillet on each of four sheets ~ 12 x 18 inches of heavy duty aluminum foil. Season with Black Peppercorn and Sea Salt Grinders, if desired. Top each with 1 tablespoon Savory Herb Butter and 1/3 cup green, red and yellow bell pepper strips. Bring up foil sides; double fold top and ends to tightly seal packets. Grill over medium ~ high heat 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, turning once.

Herb Green Beans: Cook 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed, in salted boiling water 8 minutes or until tender crisp. Drain. Toss beans with 2 tablespoons Savory Herb Butter. Season with Black Peppercorn and Sea Salt Grinders, if desired.

Or try out these great summer recipes: Grilled Herbed Tilapia, Grilled Chicken with Summer Squash, Perfect Potatoes, Grilled Corn on the Cob, Grilled Garlic and Herb Bread.



Grilled Corn with Ancho Chile and Lime Butter.
Ancho chile peppers and fresh lime juice add a Southwestern flair to grilled corn ~ on ~ the ~ cob.

8 medium ears fresh corn
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Ancho Chile Pepper { substitute with chile powder }
1/2 teaspoon ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoon black Pepper

Remove husks and silk from corn ~ on ~ the ~ cob.
Combine butter with lime juice and seasonings. Mix until well combined. Spread half of butter mixture lightly over corn. Set remaining half of flavored butter aside.
Place corn on preheated grill over medium heat and cook 10 ~ 12 minutes, turning often enough to cook on all sides without burning. Serve corn hot with remaining soft chile butter.