It’s still corn season, and while everyone’s firing up their grills, let me let you in on a little secret — there’s more than one way to cook corn. Sure, grilled corn gets all the glory with its smoky ...

Corn on the cob is one of summer’s simple pleasures, the one vegetable side that we can’t get enough of when it's in season—when it’s cooked properly that is. That’s right: Like many simple things, ...

There are many ways to prepare corn on the cob—grilling, boiling and even microwaving. Chefs agree that boiling corn is the best way to cook corn, delivering perfectly tender kernels. Sweet corn is ...

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?

Boiling time for corn varies depending on freshness, size, type, and amount being cooked. It can take anywhere from 2 to 10 minutes depending on the type. If you enjoy perfectly tender corn, you might ...

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 ...