Most recipes that call for corn require it to be off the cob. Yes, you can frozen kernels, but nothing ever replaces the taste of fresh ingredients. Getting corn off the cob is not a hard job when you know a few simple tricks. All you need are two bowls, one smaller than the other, a sharp knife, and some ears of corn. Watch our video to see how Michael makes short work of getting corn of the cob. And once you have your kernels, you can make our Creamed Corn or our Sweet Potato Corn Chowder. Just remember, when are buying corn, always go for organic as it tends to be sweeter and is free of chemicals.

And when someone is impressed that you are taking the kernels off the cob, just look at them and say, “aw, shucks!”