25 Ways to Use Leftover Corn

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That first bite of sweet corn every summer is like heaven, and there’s probably not a kernel left. As the summer wears on, you’ll be looking for ways to use any leftover. Here are a few ideas – 25 ways to use leftover corn!

Oven Roasted Sweet Corn

As with any leftover vegetable, think about how Leftover Corn might be transformed into something marvelous. As a building block for recipes that rely on an already cooked ingredient; as a shortcut. Leftover Corn is no exception. All you need is an inspiration & maybe a recipe.

Be sure to check out my post on Leftover Vegetables, too, for many ideas that work with almost any veggie you might have. A no-brainer way to deal with leftover corn? Freeze it on its own or in combination with other vegetables and use it to make Soups or Chowders when there is enough quantity.

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Leftover Crudite Platters or Party Platters

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Crudite platters – they don’t have to be the unwelcome guest that stayed on long after the party is over. Here are some ways to transform your leftover crudite platters or party trays.

Think of the ideas and recipes you’ll use as “guides” not something set in stone, especially as the types & amounts of your veggies might not exactly match those in a recipe. You may need to scale up or down, substitute, and make do.

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Leftover Cruciferous Vegetables: Brassicas

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Cruciferous vegetables span a wide range; some Leftover Cruciferous Vegetables are easy to rework into something fabulous while others need a bit more creativity. Here are some ideas to help you find a little inspiration.

For all leftovers, start to think about how they might be transformed into something marvelous. As a building block for recipes that rely on an already cooked ingredient; as a shortcut. All you need is an inspiration & maybe a recipe.

Think of the recipes you’ll use as “guides” not something set in stone, especially as the amounts of your leftovers might not exactly match an amount in a recipe. Once you have a leftover ingredient to start with, scale recipes up or down, substitute and make do.

What are Cruciferous (Brassica) Vegetables?:

There so many, but the most commonly used in the US are broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, arugula, kale and other greens, bok choy, turnips, rutabagas & radishes.

Brassica Chart from Brassicas & Whitetail Deer

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