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, ...

Cook corn on the cob to perfection every single time to capture those peak summer flavors. barol16 / Getty Images Biting into sweet, juicy corn on the cob is a mark of summer, when the golden kernels ...

Sweet corn is especially popular during the warmer months, when its natural sweetness and tender crunch shine in a variety 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 ...

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 ...

This easy salad comes together quickly and works as a side dish, a great topping for tacos, or as an appetizer with tortilla chips. Think of this as a medley of the most exciting parts of a vegetarian ...

Creamy, bacon-loaded chowder with tender potatoes and sweet corn, all coming together in one pot with minimal cleanup! 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 ...

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?

As with many vegetables, you technically can buy corn on the cob year-round. But the time when you really should buy it is during its peak season from May to September, when it’s at its sweetest, ...