Yesterday, I offered ideas for using some of the abundant basil in your garden. Today, I thought I'd give a few suggestions for using beautiful, fresh corn from farmers' markets or roadside stands.

Too many choices simply make my brain spin - I want to make and eat everything! So narrowing down the options makes life a bit easier; you can get on with enjoying your meals rather than stressing over them.

How do you like to prepare corn? Share your ideas!

Creamy Cornmeal with Toasted Corn and Queso Fresco

Maize 'n' Blue Corn

Black Bean and Grilled Corn Salad

Sweet Corn with Cumin, Curry Leaves, and Chilis

Black Bean Veggie Burger Salad

Mary Bilyeu - a self-proclaimed Food Floozie (named for her blog, which is taking a summer vacation) - writes for AnnArbor.com on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, telling about her adventures in the kitchen. She is also on a mission to find great deals for her Frugal Floozie Friday posts, seeking fabulous food at restaurants on the limited budget of only $5 per person. Feel free to email her with questions, comments, or suggestions: yentamary@gmail.com.

The phrase "You Should Only Be Happy" (written in Hebrew on the stone pictured in this post) comes from Deuteronomy 16:15 and is a wish for all her readers - when you come to visit here, may you always be happy.