16 Unique Ways to Cook With Corn Before Summer Is Over

Dana Sandonato

Jul 26, 2016

If you haven’t bitten into some crazy-good grilled corn recently, you need to get on that stat — sweet summer corn is one of the most anticipated veggies of the season. Sure, we love allgrilled vegetables, but there’s nothing else out there that leaves our mouths burnt solely because we can’t wait for it to cool down before sinking our teeth into it. The thing is, after slathering our cobs with soft butter and sprinkling it with salt and pepper, it’s easy to forget how versatile corn really is. But no more! When you head out this weekend and shop the farmers’ market like a chef, go ahead and stuff your tote with ALL the corn — ’cause we’ve got 16 ways to use it that will simply a-maize you.

1. Corn Chowder: One of the best ways to use up veggies before they spoil is to throw them into a nourishing pot of soup. With only four ears of fresh corn, you can be chowing down on this creamy and flavorful chowder in no time. And if you’re not sold already, know that BACON is involved. (via Beyond the Chicken Coop)

2. Mexican Rice Stuffed Peppers: If you like to take advantage of #MeatlessMonday, take note. These nourishing peppers are full of veggies and will give you a nice dose of protein. They’re also packed with Mexican-inspired flavors and gooey pepper jack cheese. (via Healthy Nibbles and Bits)

3. Grilled Peach, Corn and Zucchini Quinoa Salad: Sometimes you just want to buckle down with a huge salad. Tossed with a brightly flavored lemon basil vinaigrette, this nutritious bowl boasts some of our fave fruits and veggies (including corn!) mixed with hearty grains. (via The Simple Veganista)

4. Farmers’ Market Cornbread: Cutting into soft, warm and pillowy cornbread is always a total treat. Then again, having it topped with fresh, delicious farmers’ market goodies is just that much better. (via House of Yumm)

5. Buttermilk Summer Slaw With Blueberries and Corn: Coleslaw is a pretty mundane thing. It’s never memorable and you can hardly tell one slaw from the next — that is, until you bring this one to the table. With blueberries and corn, this slaw just might be the talk of the tablescape! (via A Salad for All Seasons)

6. Spicy Sautéed Corn Salad: The sweet and savory flavors in this fresh corn salad make it a great salsa alternative or topper for mixed greens. It’s also delicious on its own, so go ahead — grab a spoon and dig in! (via Two of a Kind Cooks)

7. Baked Mexican Street Corn: Inspired by a Mexican food cart, these “elotes” are baked to perfection and then smothered with a rich and creamy sauce. To finish, they’re sprinkled with smoked paprika and feta cheese. Basically, get ready for a fiesta in your mouth. (via Homemade Hooplah)

8. Zucchini, Asparagus and Corn Summer Pasta: A summer pasta is always a gorgeous pasta — light on sauce and big on color and flavor. This dish brings broiled corn and zucchini together in a lemony sauce for a truly market-inspired dish. (via Faring Well)

9. Crispy Caribbean Chicken and Rice Bowls With Grilled Corn Salsa: When you want to keep things simple but well-balanced, there’s nothing better than a rice bowl full of healthy grub. So grab a bowl, throw your feet up and delve into the good stuff. (via Simply Delicious Food)

10. Buttery Skillet Corn: Sometimes it’s best to enjoy your fave veg in its simplest and most undisturbed form. Frying kernels in butter until they’re slightly crisp allows you to enjoy their natural sweetness with no distraction. (via Build Your Bite)

11. BBQ Steak Nachos: Who doesn’t love a mountain of nachos piled high with smokey meats, stretchy cheeses and sweet veggies? These bad boys are sprinkled with grilled corn for that extra touch of summer. (via Spicy Southern Kitchen)

12. Zucchini and Summer Squash Tart With Corn and Mozzarella: Summer tarts are outstanding — no question about it. They’re also more commonly filled with seasonal fruits, which makes this one extra intriguing with its layers of zucchini, summer squash, corn and mozzarella. (via The Wimpy Vegetarian)

13. Elote Corn and Chicken Quesadillas: In a smart effort to create a lighter, deconstructed version of the beloved (but heart attack-inducing) Mexican street corn, this recipe folds the pieces together in a corn tortilla. Still creamy, still cheesy and still *mega* delicious. (via Feed Me Phoebe)

14. Easy Tinfoil Sausage and Veggies Dinner: When it comes to a quick, nutritious and delicious meal, it’s hard to beat the convenience of throwing everything into a tinfoil pouch. Not only is it efficient and mess-free, but all the flavors intermingle, which results in a flavor packet that will blow ya mind! (via Chelsea’s Messy Apron)

15. Spaghetti With Fresh Corn and Clams: This is a lighter take on linguini with clam sauce. The pasta is tossed in wine, garlic and butter while embracing the natural sweetness of fresh clams and crisp corn kernels. (via Mantitlement)

16. Enchilada Stuffed Grilled Portobello Mushrooms: These grilled portobellos are the perfect solution for when you’re craving enchiladas, but not craving the heavy meats and carbs that usually come with them. Filled with protein, juicy corn kernels and gooey cheese, they’ll keep you full and plenty satisfied. (via Sweet Peas and Saffron)

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Sorry, These 6 "Outdated" Jewelry Trends Need To Go In 2025

Jewelry is truly the cherry on top of a good outfit — so you definitely don't wanna top everything off with an outdated trend you pulled from the bottom of your jewelry box. And while some jewelry will always be timeless, there are plenty of pieces that are way past their prime. Whether too gaudy, too much of a flash trend, or some combination of the two, these are the six outdated jewelry trends you should totally retire in 2025.

Ditch these six outdated jewelry trends for good this year!

1. Beaded Jewelry

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Once upon a time beaded jewelry was a popular status symbol among the "it girls" in middle or high school. It was a nostalgic trend that's come been recycled over the years, but it's finally time to put it rest. Why?

It's time to wear jewelry that doesn't feel so juvenile.

2. Excessive Charm Braclets

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Sometimes we fondly remember the days we used to wear chunky charm bracelets that featured our initials, hearts, stars, seashells, and more. You usually could hear us before you saw us because our favorite accessories made a lot of clinking noises. Maybe we're traumatized by how loud our bracelets each time we moved our arm during tests, but we're finally over wearing excess charms. That's not to say this style is 100% "outdated" though!

We're all in favor of this trend, but we'd rather see you choose 1-3 meaningful charms instead of squeezing 10+ on a chain link.

3. Cuban Link Bracelets

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Jewelry trends are supposed to be fun and cute, but this one is giving us "Mob wife" energy...you know, the trend from 2023? We know it's been a popular style that some people gravitate towards, but we prefer to see you wearing bracelets that indicate you're in your "soft girl era."

4. Chunky Gold Earrings

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The quickest way to age yourself is by making makeup mistakeswhile wearing the heaviest chunky gold earrings you own. Unless your goal is to walk around like you're auditioning to be an extra in a spoof of an '80s or '90s comedy, don't ever pair the two together.

As a matter of fact, give your ears a break from the heaviness of this trend.

5. Thin Rings

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Thin rings seem like they're perfect for the set of Severance, but how practical are they in real life? We're afraid you'll spend your hard earned money on a cute ring set only to lose one or two of them while doing your daily activities.

Then again, we're a little biased because chunkier rings are taking center stage for their ability to infuse personality in your everyday casual outfits.

6. Seashells

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Shell necklaces remind us of that one tongue twister that we just couldn't ever get right: "She sells seashells by the seashore."

For obvious reasons, this jewelry trend gets a hard NO from us — it's gaudy and doesn't really complement many personal styles. Even if you swear it does, we'd rather see you wear a pair of shell earrings instead of a statement necklace like this.

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10 Discontinued Chili’s Items We’ll Never Forgive Them For Taking Off Menus

Chili’s has come a long way from its roots, and in recent years, they’ve been known to change their menu on a pretty regular basis – knocking off beloved menu item after menu item along the way.

I’m undoubtedly one of many loyal Chili’s customers that crave the return of certain long-lost dishes, and I still think about (to be honest, mourn) the Buffalo Chicken Salad every time I go there. RIP.

If you still dream about discontinued Chili’s menu items, this list is going to send you right down memory lane and revisit the meals we all wish would make a comeback.

Scroll on for 10 discontinued Chili’s menu items you can no longer order (but still really want back)!

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1. Original Chicken Crispers

The Original Chicken Crispers were a total fan-favorite at Chili’s for years before being discontinued. They were my go-to when I went there as a kid. They came with a side of corn and friends. And that honey mustard dipping sauce? Elite.

Unlike the updated version that Chili’s offers now, the Original Chicken Crispers had a way better batter: it was thicker, softer, and more tempura-like. The newer Chicken Crispers that replaced them have a crunchier, more conventional breading, similar to chains like Raising Cane’s or Popeyes.

One Chili’s fan missing the OG Crispers on Reddit said: “I know it’s easier to keep things streamlined especially in a busy restaurant kitchen, but do they understand how awesome these were?!?!!”

There's even a petition online begging the chain to bring 'em back.

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2. Buffalo Chicken Salad

The now-discontinued Buffalo Chicken Salad from Chili’s was like eating saucy chicken wings in salad form. Not entirely healthy, it still had some good veggies included. The dish featured crispy (or grilled) buffalo chicken strips on top of a bed of fresh greens, tomatoes, crispy tortilla strips, bleu cheese crumbles, and ranch dressing.

Chili’s still has some salads on their menu – like the Quesadilla Explosion Salad and the Santa Fe Salad – but neither are quite as satisfying as the Buffalo Chicken Salad.

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3. Philly Cheesesteak

Some of the best menu items at Chili’s are sandwiches (in my opinion), which is why fans were devastated when the chain took the Philly Cheesesteak away. It had some thinly-sliced steak, grilled onions, peppers, and melted cheese, all piled on top of a toasted hoagie roll. A classic!

It was so hearty and tasty, but most of Chili’s current sammie offerings are focused around chicken only. Womp womp.

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4. Shanghai Wings

Known as quite the legendary appetizer, Chili’s Shanghai Wings are now nowhere to be found. These wings were lightly fried and coated in a sweet and tangy Asian-inspired sauce. They were also topped with a bout of crunchy rice noodles that made every bite heavenly.

Of colors, you can still order wings as an appetizer at Chili’s, and there are plenty of flavors to pick from like Honey Chipotle, Nashville Hot, and Sweet Chili Zing, which is slightly similar to the Shanghai Wings flavoring – but it’ll never beat the OG!

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5. Awesome Blossom

The Awesome Blossom was essentially Chili’s version of the Bloomin’ Onion from Outback Steakhouse – a massive, hand-battered, deep-fried onion cut to resemble a “blooming” flower. It also came with an addictive dipping sauce.

It was a cult-fave for years but Chili’s sadly discontinued it due to health concerns… it allegedly had over 2,700 calories.

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6. Nacho Burger

Combining everything diners love about nachos with a classic handheld burger, Chili’s Nacho Burger boasted heaps of queso-style cheese, guac, pico de gallo, jalapeños, and crunchy tortilla strips. It disappeared from menus, though, and fans have been mourning its loss ever since.

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7. Tacos

Chili’s has featured a ton of different taco recipes on their menu over the years, but you can no longer order ‘em – fajitas are the closest thing you can find.

From Crispy Chicken Tacos and Shrimp Tacos to Pork Carnitas Tacos and Buffalo Chicken Tacos, these handheld delights shaped the Chili’s I had come to know (and love) as a kiddo.

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8. Chipotle Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger

I love nothing more than bleu cheese on a burger, which is why I was pained to learn that the Chipotle Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger was taken off Chili’s menus. It truly had a rich flavor, thanks to the cheese, bacon, and the smoky chipotle sauce it was smothered in.

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9. Grilled Cheese

Featured primarily on the kids’ menu, the Chili’s Grilled Cheese had become a total staple for young ones and adults alike. It boasted some buttered-up and toasted bread that was loaded with gooey, melted cheese. It doesn't get better than that, right?!

One Chili’s fan wrote on Reddit that: “my kid only liked the grilled cheese and we’d go every other week, then they dropped it.”

Another enthused diner said: “IT WAS SO GOOD TO THE POINT I COULD DIE EATING IT! I was so disappointed to find out they dropped it and didn’t say a word about it.”

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10. Flatbreads

Ah, the good old days when you could order flatbreads at Chilis. They had three famous kinds on their menu: the Margherita Flatbread, Chipotle Chicken Flatbread, and California Grilled Chicken Flatbread. Sadly, they were all discontinued, and there’s nothing quite like them on the menu anymore.

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41 Must-Have Home Office Products Influencers Are Obsessed With

Feel good and look good when you're working from home, thanks to these 41 Amazon finds that influencers can't get enough from. Whether you're creating an aesthetic setup or striving for a more organized, productive space, these must-have office finds will transform the way you work From viral chairs to desk accessories with raving reviews, these influencer-approved items will blend in seamlessly with the rest of your home decor.

Thanks for reading about our favorite finds from across the internet! FYI: We participate in affiliate programs and may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.

This Desk Mat With a Modern Design

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This desk mat has an easy-to-clean surface and modern design, perfect for scrolling and typing throughout the day. It also has a non-slip backing that ensures this accessory stays in place.

16 Unique Ways to Cook With Corn Before Summer Is Over

Ditch these six outdated jewelry trends for good this year!

1. Beaded Jewelry

2. Excessive Charm Braclets

3. Cuban Link Bracelets

4. Chunky Gold Earrings

5. Thin Rings

6. Seashells

Scroll on for 10 discontinued Chili’s menu items you can no longer order (but still really want back)!

1. Original Chicken Crispers

2. Buffalo Chicken Salad

3. Philly Cheesesteak

4. Shanghai Wings

5. Awesome Blossom

6. Nacho Burger

7. Tacos

8. Chipotle Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger

9. Grilled Cheese

10. Flatbreads

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