Every month, food editors highlight their top must-try recipes, and this September the lineup is playful, creative, and Pinterest-ready. Corn Soup, Concord Grape Pie, and Pickle Lemonade are three recipes getting major attention right now, each one celebrating seasonal produce in a unique way.
Corn soup is creamy, cozy, and highlights the late summer harvest. Concord grape pie brings a sweet, nostalgic flavor in a rustic crust that’s as photogenic as it is delicious. And pickle lemonade? It’s the quirky TikTok-driven drink trend blending tangy pickle brine with fresh lemon juice and sugar water—refreshing, daring, and made for viral food content.
These recipes give your blog a mix of comfort, curiosity, and Instagrammable appeal. They’re also great conversation starters, encouraging readers to try something new.
Ingredients (Corn Soup):
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- ½ cup cream
Instructions:
- Sauté onion in butter, add corn and stock.
- Simmer 15 minutes, blend smooth.
- Stir in cream and season.
Ingredients (Pickle Lemonade):
- ½ cup pickle brine
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 cups cold water
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in a jug.
- Add ice and lemon slices. Serve chilled.
Tips:
- Pair grape pie with vanilla ice cream.
- Add chili powder to corn soup for a spicy twist.