There aren't many sides that essentialize the summer season like some fresh corn on the cob. Crisp, bright, and juicy, a cob full of yellow kernels is the perfect complement to many summery dishes.

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 ...

If corn on the cob makes a frequent appearance at your dinner table, you've likely heard the conventional wisdom that salting the boiling water can yield tough corn. I'd say this is an old wives' tale ...

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, corn is the No. 1 crop grown in the country. However, most of that corn, which is also known as field corn, is not eaten by people — it's turned into ...