Corn Recipes

Old-fashioned chocolate caramels cooked with cream in two stages and studded with walnuts. A chewy, cocoa-rich homemade candy with a deep caramel undertone and a clean, smooth bite.

Jim's sweet-sour yams is a microwave side dish with canned yams, pineapple chunks, fresh kiwi, and raisins simmered in a glossy brown sugar glaze. Holiday table flavor without tying up the oven.

Corn with bacon and mushrooms sautees sweet summer kernels in smoky bacon fat with shallots and a mix of wild mushrooms, then showers crisp bacon over the top. A savory side that celebrates late-summer corn.

Store-bought non-fat salad dressing makes this salad as simple as can be. Crunchy vegetables make it tasty and low in fat.

Savory corn and ham pancakes fold leftover leg ham, corn kernels, red bell pepper, and green onions into a whole-wheat batter, then pan-fry to golden alongside blistered cherry tomatoes.

Fat-free cherry cheesecake bars with cinnamon cookie crust, creamy lemon-kissed filling, and glossy cherry topping that tastes like splurging but keeps calories in check.

Invite vampires you know over for dinner so they can try this delicious dish made with garlic, popcorn and shredded cheddar cheese.

Southern corn spoonbread folded with whipped egg whites for a souffle-soft lift, studded with smoky bacon, fresh sweet corn, and tart green tomatoes. Scoop it straight from the dish while it's puffed and golden.

Rice and corn dressing: Southern-style turkey stuffing with rice, sweet corn, giblets, and Worcestershire instead of bread. Gluten-free dressing that feeds a crowd.

A quick veggie stir-fry with broccoli, oyster mushrooms, and carrots tossed in peanut sauce and served over jasmine rice with roasted tempeh. Ready in 30 minutes flat.

Chocolate pecan fudge pie with melted chocolate chips, corn syrup, and pecan halves baked in a flaky shell. Dense, fudgy filling served chilled with ice cream and chocolate sauce.

Mexican vegetable soup with ground beef, kidney beans, corn, and tomato sauce seasoned with chili powder, oregano, and garlic. Topped with cheddar, sour cream, and nacho chips for a taco soup vibe.

Grilled squid tossed with a sweet and sour cucumber salad, grilled corn, and Vidalia onions in a mustard seed and ancho vinegar marinade. A bold, restaurant-quality summer dish.

Crunchy French toast coated in crushed cornflakes and flaked coconut, dipped in a cinnamon egg wash and pan-fried in butter until golden. A crispy, tropical twist on the breakfast classic.

Peanut butter popcorn coated in a sticky honey and sugar syrup with whole peanuts and vanilla. Sweet, salty, crunchy, and impossible to stop eating.

Grilled fajita nachos with beer-and-lime marinated chicken, mashed pinto beans, caramelized onions, and a fresh tomatillo-lime salsa. Built on a pizza pan and finished on the grill.