Every summer Iowans are faced with a decision: How to cook sweet corn? Should you be boiling? Grilling? Microwaving? And even when a method is selected, there are still variations. Husk on, husk off, ...

Grilled corn on the cob with butter - Tetra Images/Getty Images One of the greatest joys of summer is enjoying fresh corn on the cob during the height of the season. When slathered with a dollop of ...

For the past two weeks, I’ve been on vacation on the East Coast. The first part took me to upstate New York, where every road displayed a giant sign exclaiming “Sweet Corn!” From where I could ...

We all have fond memories of eating corn on the cob at picnics and grill-outs. It’s a favorite for everyone, especially during the summer months when corn is available fresh. Now when you reach for ...

Just down the street from my house, along a stretch of a two-lane highway, there’s a rustic vegetable stand that opens in mid-July. The hand-painted sign says it all: 'Corn! Coming Soon!' And when I ...

Grilling shucked corn (that you’ve brushed with melted butter before placing on the grill) amplifies the intrinsic sweetness and richness of the corn while also adding an extra level of flavor with ...

From the Recipe Creator: Toasting the corn adds a nutty, almost popcorn flavor to this popular Mexican street dish. Cilantro, green onions and jalapeño add pops of green to the creamy, deep yellow ...

When it comes to produce that is fresh, sweet, and tasty, it doesn't get any better than sweet corn. And we are smack dab in the middle of sweet corn season. Loads of yellow, white, and bi-color corn ...

Editor's note: This article was originally published in 2015 and was updated in 2024. Every summer Iowans are faced with a decision: How to cook sweet corn? Should you be boiling? Grilling?