Corn on the cob is a Summer staple at my house. Not only is it tasty, but it's quick and easy to cook on the grill and pairs with everything from barbecued chicken to lamb burgers. However, one thing I'm always looking for are new and interesting corn on the cob toppings. Salt, pepper, and butter are simple and scrumptious, but sometimes I want corn with a little more flavor, so I've come up with Read more

There are a countless number of corn preparation ideas at the peak of the vegetable's season, but one of my preferred ways to eat the warm-weather vegetable standout is by giving its kernels a quick sauté with herbs and spices. Recently, I learned a new way of serving my favorite dish. At this year's SF Chefs, chefs Laurence Jossel and Gonzalo Guzman of Nopalito offered charred corn with cotija Read more

We're at the peak of fresh corn season, and I don't know about you, but I can't get enough of the sweet juicy kernels! However, I do have a confession: corn on the cob is not my favorite way to enjoy corn. It's somewhat boring, boiled corn on the cob with butter, and the silks always get stuck in my teeth! I prefer to cut the kernels from the cob and use them in a salad, soup, or saute. My Read more

Did you know that corn was domesticated from a Mexican wild grass ancestor more than 8,700 years ago? There's a reason why maize, or corn, has been popular across civilization ever since; it's sweet, crunchy, substantially filling, full of nutrients, and inexpensive when it's in season (from the beginning of June into the Fall months of September and October). Aside from being thousands of years Read more

Recently I was in need of a seasonal appetizer that would satiate both vegetarians and carnivores alike. After watching an episode of Giada at Home, I decided to try her grilled corn and cheese cakes. Instead of using frozen corn, I substituted fresh corn cut off the cob. The recipe has mixed reviews, and I was a little worried that the resulting bite wouldn't be embraced by my all-female Read more

Sometimes plain old corn on the cob can be boring. You have it over and over again during the Summer, and it's always the same. However, this July I've decided to remake corn on the cob, starting with this delicious recipe. The corn is grilled with the husks on, and then it's coated with a spicy-sweet glaze. The glaze is a mixture of butter, maple syrup, garlic, and chipotle chiles. It's an easy Read more

Take advantage of Summer's corn crop with this recipe for sweet corn fritters posted in our Healthy Recipe group by FitSugar reader Dara8182. And don't worry; they're not deep fried! Here is a healthy twist on an usually deep fried treat. This dish takes advantage of delicious Summer sweet corn, avocados, and fresh cilantro. This dish is both filling and delicious. Worth the effort! Learn more Read more