Fresh off the cob corn kernels saute in a pan with chopped scallion whites before pureeing with a blender for a creamy corn pasta with basil recipe, in New York, June 10, 2016. Blending corn kernels gives you a sweet and smooth puree to use in soups, fritters, cornbread or a sweet, creamy corn sauce for pasta. (Andrew Scrivani/The New York Times)