Trendspotting: Corn

The iconic Southern ingredient has become an obsession of chefs and artisans around the country, not only in familiar recipes like hush puppies, but also in innovations like ice pops. Here, some of F&W's new favorites.

By Food & Wine Updated March 31, 2015

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Ideas for Corn

Toppings for Corn on the Cob
Corn Goods: Best New Corn Accessories
Popsicles
Restaurants Serving Southern Corn Classics

3 Toppings for Corn on the Cob

Basil Butter

In a small bowl, whisk lightly softened unsalted butter with minced fresh basil and grated lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.

Tomato Pesto

In a mini food processor, coarsely puree oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes with their oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Cacio e Pepe Mayo

In a small bowl, stir freshly grated Pecorino Romano and coarsely ground pepper into mayonnaise.

Corn Goods: Best New Corn Accessories

Courtesy of Chef'n

Zip It

F&W tested several devices for slicing kernels from the cob; Chefn's Palm-Zipper was the best. $8; amazon.com.

Courtesy of Michael Aram

Spear It

Michael Aram's new corn picks are a gold-plated, stainless steel upgrade of the cheap plastic kind. $80 for 8; michaelaram.com.

Courtesy of Tommy Bahama

Tote It

Tommy Bahama weaves corn husks together, dries them, trims them with leather and lines them with linen to make great-looking bags. $145; tommybahama.com.