Corn Recipes

Jack Daniels upside-down double chocolate cheesecake layers a whiskey-spiked chocolate cheesecake under fudge brownie batter, baked together and finished with chocolate ganache. A crustless showstopper.

Enjoy the summer days with this delicious rendition to steak that can be served with mashed potatoes or corn bread.

ANZAC day is celebrated in Australia on April 25. On this day in 1915, the ANZACs (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) landed at Gallipoli, and suffered the worst defeat in Australian military history. The fallen soldiers of all wars are now commemorated on ANZAC day. Another cookbook stated that these cookies were sold to raise money to help returned veterans.

Layers of seasoned ground beef, sweet peppers, peas, corn, and shredded potatoes baked under a creamy tomato-chicken soup sauce and melted cheddar. Family casserole comfort.

Puchero is to Mexican cooking what Pot-au-Feu is to French. The difference lies in Puchero's imaginative combination of vegetables and fruits. Since it is even more delicious the second day, this recipe will make an ample amount to serve 8 for dinner, with some left over for lunch the following day.

Homemade Filipino-style banana ketchup simmered with raisins, tomato paste, allspice, cayenne, and dark rum. Sweet, tangy, and warmly spiced. Makes 3.5 cups and keeps for a month.

Maque choux Thibodaux: Paul Prudhomme's Cajun stewed corn built with a dark pan-caramelized puree, apple and prune juice, peppers, and a silky evaporated milk finish.

Fat-free pumpkin raisin cake made with egg whites, canned pumpkin, and orange juice instead of oil or butter. Served with a simple yogurt cream sauce.

Fresh fruit pie with blueberries, strawberries, or peaches set in cornstarch-thickened glaze: whipped cream lining the crust, fruit filling on top, chilled until firm and sliceable.

A quick one-skillet dinner with ground beef, bacon, broccoli, and rice in a creamy mushroom sauce. On the table in 45 minutes with minimal cleanup. Serves 4.

Layered beef enchilada pie with seasoned ground beef, kidney beans, pinto beans, green chiles, and sharp cheddar stacked between corn tortillas and baked until bubbly.

Try this new take on stew where you eat this savory dish out of a pumpkin shell!

Hot and sour shrimp stir-fry tosses sherry-and-ginger marinated shrimp with red bell pepper and scallions, then spoons over wilted watercress and crowns with toasted walnuts. Bright Asian-fusion supper.

Chinese pepper steak stir-fry with thinly sliced round steak, green bell peppers, tomatoes, and bean sprouts in a savory soy sauce. Ready in 30 minutes and served over rice.

This is a no-fail recipe. And if it lasts more than a day, it's still fantastic 3 days later. All of my friends and co-workers love this dish for potlucks and parties! TRY IT!

Butternut squash pie with ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a custard filling made on the stovetop before baking. A warmly spiced Thanksgiving alternative to pumpkin pie.