Corn/8 recipes

Brightly colored and boldly flavored, this meat-free chili is lightly seasoned with cinnamon.

Homemade cinnamon rolls with lemon zest and raisins, shaped into sugar-dipped balls with a golden cinnamon crust. A unique twist on the classic yeast roll.

Mariachi beefballs with crushed corn chips in a spiced tomato-chili sauce served over layered Mexican rice with sour cream, green chilies, and Monterey Jack cheese.

Georgia pecan pie with dark corn syrup, butter, and a full cup of toasted pecans baked into a glossy custard filling. The Southern Thanksgiving classic, no fuss, no fancy.

Corn tortillas fried crispy flat, spread with refried beans, loaded with sharp cheddar, and broiled until bubbly. Topped with cool shredded lettuce and fresh tomato for the real-deal Tex-Mex chalupa experience.

My two favorites were dark chocolate drizzled with white chocolate and white chocolate with crushed candy cane. These make great hostess gifts or gifts for neighbors or coworkers.

Simple guacamole with avocado, cumin, oregano, parsley, and taco seasoning. No-cook dip ready in 10 minutes, great with tortilla chips or raw veggies.

A unique lasagna layered with seasoned ground beef, spaghetti sauce, olives, corn, peas, and melted mozzarella. This family-size casserole puts a creative Midwestern spin on classic Italian lasagna.

Pork and succotash stew with browned pork shoulder, lima beans, corn, and red peppers braised in broth with caraway seeds and finished with yogurt.

Tex-Mex mac and cheese with ground beef, peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomato paste, and corn folded into boxed mac and cheese. A protein-packed weeknight upgrade ready in 40 minutes.

Mexican manicotti: pasta shells stuffed with beef, refried beans, and cumin, smothered in corn and picante salsa. A microwave-friendly fusion casserole on the table in under 40 minutes.

A make-ahead layered pasta salad loaded with kidney beans, corn, bell peppers, and a creamy taco-seasoned dressing. This Southwestern pasta salad feeds a crowd and tastes even better the next day.

Hearty Tex-Mex beef casserole loaded with creamed corn, green chilies, and tomatoes under a crunchy cheddar cracker topping. One dish, big bold Southwest flavor.

Creamy sweet potato polenta with smoky chipotle, fresh rosemary, honey, and corn kernels. Chilled into firm squares, reheated until warm, and served with salsa for a vegetarian side that steals the show.

Loaded chocolate pecan pie with homemade butter pastry, toasted pecan halves, semi-sweet chips, and unsweetened chocolate in a gooey dark corn syrup filling. A Thanksgiving showstopper.

A scrumptious and cheesy potato croquettes recipe that is great for entertaining friends or family.