Jazz up Your Corn on the Cob

I’ve been rediscovering just how good corn can be and if you’re looking to upgrade your corn on the cob you’re in the right place.

Who doesn’t love sweet, juicy, golden corn straight from the pot, lathered in butter and eaten while it’s still hot? It’s simple, nostalgic, and always satisfying.

But if you want to take that plain corn on the cob from basic to seriously good, here are some easy, flavour-packed ways to jazz it up—no dairy needed.

GARLIC HERB VEGAN BUTTER

• Brush hot corn with melted plant based butter and minced garlic

• Add finely shredded parsley, chives or dill

• Finish with a sprinkle of salt and a squeeze of lemon

MEXICAN FLARE, CREAMY, TANGY AND SPICY

• Brush corn with mayo and sour cream

• Sprinkle with chili powder, smoked paprika

• Add lime juice and finely chopped corriander

• Sprinkle with vegan feta or nutritional yeast

SWEET CHILI GLAZE

• Combine maple syrup, chili flakes and lime juice

• Brush over hot corn

PESTO CORN

• Dairy free pesto

• Brush lightly over corn, add extra olive oil

SPICY LIME CORN

• Brush with olive oil or vegan butter

• Mix Sriracha, lime juice and a pinch of salt

• Drizzle over corn

UNAMI CORN

• Brush with olive oil or vegan butter

• Mix together nutritional yeast, garlic powder and smoked paprika

• Sprinkle over corn

EXTRA TIPS

• Don't overcook corn it only needs a few minutes

• Season while the corn is hot so everything melts in

• Adding a little acid like lime or lemon balances the sweetness

• Bold spices pair well with sweet corn

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