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Five ways to fancy up your corn on the cob using everyday ingredients

Sometimes, butter and salt are just not enough.
Sometimes, butter and salt are just not enough. Sometimes, butter and salt are just not enough.

Gone are the days of corn rubbed only in salt and butter. This season, gourmands are spicing up the summer staple by topping it with a number of unique ingredients. Sweet, savory or smoky, who knew corn could wear so many hats? Here are a few deliciously “un-corn-ventional” recipe ideas.

Cinnamon-sugar: The sweetness of this seasoning goes surprisingly well with the crunch of corn on the cob. If served as a side dish, you might prepare chicken or lamb as the main course, two meats complemented by the flavor of cinnamon.

What you need

» Melted butter

» 1/4 cup granulated sugar