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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are plenty of dishes in which corn shines alongside other ingredients — there's cornbread, corn salsa, corn chowder, and corn casserole, to name a few. But as delicious as these recipes can be, ...

Few things compare to corn on the cob, especially when you know how to pick the best sweet corn. For those who want to get their corn fix without waiting for corn to boil in a big pot or putting it on ...

Fresh corn on the cob is a classic part of summer cuisine, but it can be deceptively easy to mess up. Ears can overcook in mere minutes as the kernels become shriveled and mushy, even when immersed in ...

There are several ways to cook corn on the cob. There’s a reason why chefs prefer this method over others. Reviewed by Dietitian Kelly Plowe, M.S., RD There are many ways to prepare corn on the ...

Piled high with what old-timers called roasting ears, the white pickup from Webbers Falls parked under a canopy recently in Coweta, Okla., where I am spending several weeks with family. The end of ...

The secret to perfect sweet corn, aka edible sunshine, is time. As in don't waste any buying it or eating it once you've made your purchase. Immediately after picking corn's sugars begin to turn to ...

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?