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The ultimate sign of summer? Corn. Preferably on the cob. But, we'll take corn any which way, really -- as long as it's fresh and sweet and the weather is warm.

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The ultimate sign of summer? Corn. Preferably on the cob. Perhaps with a sprinkling of cojita cheese and a squirt of lime juice, because nothing beats the delectable messiness of Mexican-style corn. But, I'll take corn any which way, really -- as long as it's fresh and sweet and the weather is warm.

So, if you too are crazy for corn, we've got just the right recipes, from corn filled salads to silky corn soups, sweet corn desserts and more. Brought to you by the spirited home cooks' community at Food52.

• Check out 8 Summery Tomato Recipes.
• See our Summer Salads to round out your meal.
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Crazy for Corn

Summer Corn Chowder(01 of10)

This is an earthy, moody corn chowder that alternates between sweet and hot. -- A&M
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Photo: Sarah Shatz

Corn, Bacon And Clam Stew(02 of10)

To finish the dish, Chef Matt Greco nestles littleneck clams into the corn, letting them steam open right in the pot and showers the dish with chopped basil. Summer squared. -- A&M
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Photo: Melanie Einzig

Corn Risotto Garnished With Bacon & Anchovy Sage Leaf Bite(03 of10)

This delicious salty sage crisp accompanies the creamy sweetness of the corn perfectly, but it is just as good with just the bacon sprinkled on top. -- MyCommunalTable
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Buttered Corn And Noodles(04 of10)

A perfect summer pasta that is light and easy, but still very satisfying. Be sure to use perfectly ripe corn to get the full effect of sweet corn with smoky bacon and a pop of scallions and lemon. -- biffbourgeois
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Photo: Nicole Franzen

Amagansett Corn Salad(05 of10)

This corn salad epitomizes the freshness of summer. -- A&M
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Dilled Crunchy Sweet-Corn Salad With Buttermilk Dressing(06 of10)

Creamtea's thoughtfully composed corn salad has none of the rough edges a raw salad often brings -- the creamy crumbles of salty feta are a perfect counterpoint to the sweet corn and peppers. -- A&M
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Photo: James Ransom

Rhonda's Succotash(07 of10)

My sister finishes this succotash with butter. I recommend that you do, too. -- Amanda
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Photo: Sarah Shatz

Corn Salad With Cilantro & Caramelized Onions(08 of10)

Once you toss this luscious mass with crisp pancetta cubes, fresh cilantro and barely cooked kernels of corn, you've got a corn salad that breaks new ground. -- A&M
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Photo: Jennifer Causey

Double-Corn Corn Bread With Fresh Thyme(09 of10)

Joanne's cornbread is tender and faintly sweet from a touch of brown sugar, and the thyme makes it smell absolutely incredible as it's baking. And the batter comes together in under ten minutes. That's my kind of bread recipe. -- Merrill
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Summer Corn Pudding(10 of10)

The pudding has a hint of sweetness, both from the corn and a spoonful of honey, a detail we love. It's a great balance of flavors and textures -- perfect for any time of day. -- A&M
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Photo: Jennifer Causey

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