Corn is King

By entering nearly 3,000 recipes in our recent contest, readers proved that corn is king of the summertime veggies. Here are some additional favorites for your family to enjoy:

Corn ’n’ Red Pepper Medley
This fresh-tasting side dish is a fun treatment for corn. It’s colorful, comes together quickly on the stovetop and goes well with just about any main course, particularly grilled items. —Lillian Julow, Gainesville, Florida

Zucchini Corn Saute
I enjoy ethnic cooking. So I usually serve this quick side dish with baked chile relenos and diced fresh tomatoes. It’s also good with a Moroccan-type meal. —Barbara Lundgren, New Brighton, Minnesota

Corn and Shrimp Salad
This is one of our favorite ways to enjoy corn. —Ruth Randolph, Orefield, Pennsylvania

Corny Lettuce Salad
It takes no time to toss together the corn, lettuce and red peppers in my Corny Lettuce Salad. People love the sweet and tangy homemade dressing and the nutty crunch of poppy seeds. I’ve taken it to potlucks and picnics and it’s gone in no time! —Mrs. Ruth Lee, Troy, Ontario

Creole Corn
Colorful veggies combine with bay leaf and bacon in this zippy Southern-style side dish. —Joyce Turley, Slaughters, Kentucky

Zesty Succotash
This dish is fun to serve because it’s so colorful. The combination of vegetables offers a nice texture contrast, too. —Sue Seymour, Valatie, New York

Chili Cheese Corn
I got this yummy corn recipe from a co-worker more than 10 years ago. It’s so easy and tasty that it’s become a favorite in our family—especially for holidays or special meals. —Nadene Melton, Euless, Texas

Poached Corn
This simple and comforting side dish is sure to remind you of your mom’s cooking, too. The corn tastes fresh off the cob. —Donna Sasser Hinds, Milwaukie, Oregon