Corn is a summer classic—whether you like it fresh off the cob dripping with butter and salt, or tossed in a crunchy street corn salad. But there are a few things to know to make sure you’re maximizing those ears of gold. We’re taking notes and filing them all in our Chef’s Kiss series, where we teach you how to whip up a chef-worthy basic at home. Chef Todd Leonard shares his method that promises you’ll never end up with lackluster corn again. He shared five chef’s secrets to take your fresh corn over the top.