3,300 acorn recipes

Brown rice and corn grits patties bound with chickpea flour and egg, pan-fried or baked until golden. A simple vegetarian patty using leftover cooked grains.

A sweet and tangy corn casserole baked with ketchup, brown sugar, dry mustard, and onion, topped with strips of bacon that crisp up in the oven. Five minutes of prep, 40 minutes to bake. Easy weeknight side.

Corn tamale pie with cornmeal, cottage cheese, and whipped egg whites baked until golden, served with a reduced Mexican-style tomato sauce. Light, fluffy, and meatless.

Halloween rice crispy treats loaded with candy corn, mini chocolate chips, and candy pumpkins. Dyed bright orange, these no-bake bars are a hit at school parties.

Double corn muffins with cornmeal in the batter and whole corn kernels stirred in, plus a pinch of red pepper for subtle heat. Warm from the oven in 35 minutes.

Roasted corn soup with oven-roasted cobs, garlic, potato, red capsicum, and cream. Smoky, sweet, and velvety with whole kernels stirred through for texture.

Homemade corned beef hash with canned corned beef, diced potatoes, and onions simmered in milk. A hearty, comforting skillet meal with crispy edges and tender potato.

Corned beef barbecue sandwiches simmered in a homemade sauce of ketchup, Worcestershire, vinegar, mustard, chili powder, and paprika. A Midwestern potluck classic using canned corned beef on hamburger buns.

Creamy country corn chowder thickened with eggs and a milk roux, seasoned with ginger and celery seed, topped with crumbled bacon. A cozy one-pot soup in 30 minutes.

Scalloped corn deluxe casserole with fresh corn kernels, sharp cheddar, rose wine bechamel, and a buttery cracker-crumb topping. A retro side dish with serious holiday-table presence.

Old-fashioned chicken corn chowder made from scratch with chicken wings simmered into rich broth, sweet corn, and a finish of bright fresh parsley. Just five ingredients and pure comfort.

Try this scrumptious corn casserole that tastes wonderful with baked fish or grilled chicken.

Smoky corn salad with steamed fresh corn, cubed chicken, smoked cheese, black olives, and red bell pepper in a creamy mayo-sour cream dressing. A hearty chilled salad.

Heartland corn chowder built on a smoked ham bone broth with pureed vegetables, fresh corn, and milk, topped with crumbled bacon. A thick, creamy Midwest-style chowder.

Creamy scallop and corn soup blended smooth with fresh ginger, rice wine, and scallions. A silky Asian-inspired bisque finished with cream and butter.

Steamed corn pones are simple masa dough logs wrapped in softened corn husks and steamed until tender. A rustic Mexican-Southern US sidekick to beans, chili, or stews.