How to Use corn on the cob in a Sentence

corn on the cob

noun phrase
  • Put the oven to good use for your corn on the cob.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • Serve with corn on the cob and coleslaw to round out the meal.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
  • The best way to reheat corn on the cob in the oven.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
  • Here's how to reheat corn on the cob six easy ways.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
  • Roll out some corn on the cob, and watch every snap them up.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Roll out some corn on the cob, and watch every snap them up.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
  • Roll out some corn on the cob, and watch every snap them up.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
  • Few things capture the essence of summer like sweet, juicy corn on the cob.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Some are molded into corn on the cob, celery and rhubarb shapes.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Of course, Martha's easy recipe makes perfect corn on the cob every time.
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
  • Or some good ol’ corn on the cob, or long broccolini spears.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Corn is a starchy vegetable when fresh (like corn on the cob) and a whole grain when dried (like popcorn).
    — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
  • It's loaded with corn on the cob, fluffy baby potatoes, smoky andouille sausage, and shrimp.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • Fruit for cobblers, corn on the cob, squash for days, and herbs aplenty fill our bags at the farmers’ market.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
  • Kelsey passes around a bowl of clam shells with questions written on them as Liz gnaws on a corn on the cob.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 June 2026
  • Nothing screams summer like corn on the cob, simply buttered and salted.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The barbecue menu includes corn on the cob, baked beans, rolls, dessert, water and lemonade.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
  • Classic corn on the cob gets a fun and super-flavorful makeover with this simple but delicious side dish recipe.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
  • Leftover corn on the cob lasts, when stored properly, for three to four days in the refrigerator.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
  • Warming corn on the cob in the microwave, however, can be a bit tricky since the food can overcook in a matter of seconds.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
  • Fresh corn on the cob is a favorite addition to summer backyard cookouts and weeknight suppers.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
  • The combination of mayonnaise, queso fresco, and cayenne pepper takes sweet, crunchy corn on the cob to new heights.
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
  • Having corn on the cob during the summer is a must, but dealing with remnants of corn in your teeth or the mess of buttery goodness all over your hands can be a pain.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • There’s nothing like corn on the cob, slathered in butter, but don’t stop there; explore the many possibilities of corn, from creamy chowder to crunchy salads.
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
  • Whether spread on warm pancakes, melted onto corn on the cob, baked into our favorite cakes, cookies and pies or enjoyed atop fresh bread, both have earned a permanent place in many kitchens.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • The menu features barbecued chicken or beef skewer with potato salad, cucumber & onion salad and corn on the cob; limited pre-sale meals.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
  • Toss it on the grill for an easy weeknight side, boil it for buttery corn on the cob at family dinners, or slice the kernels into a bright summer corn salad for barbecues and potlucks.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • For the Giles family of Waukegan, who sold roasted corn on the cob on a stick, seasoning the cob with mayo, cheese, butter and chili pepper creates a handheld treat with no dishes to toss, just organic materials to recycle.
    — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
  • What the Platter Includes Costco's BBQ party platter comes with chicken wings, barbecue meat, cold potato salad, corn on the cob, pickles, and pickled onions.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026
  • How Long Leftover Corn On The Cob Lasts If there are leftovers after the meal, wrap the corn on the cob individually in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to three to four days.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 15 June 2026

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