sweet corn
noun
: corn of a variety (Zea mays rugosa synonym Z. m. saccharata) with soft kernels containing a high percentage of sugar
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The cheesy duo of white cheddar and gruyere combine with crisp, salty bacon crumbles and sweet corn kernels for a flavor that's unmatched.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Edoardo Baldi, among Hollywood’s favorite chefs, plates a dish of sweet corn tortellini at the pass in the gleaming kitchen of his forthcoming steakhouse at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
Crab cakes paired with sweet corn maque choux, haricots verts, mashed potatoes, and remoulade are also a must-order.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Kitchen garden favorites like cabbage, sweet corn, cucumbers, and sweet potatoes should be sited away from tomatoes.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Edoardo Baldi, among Hollywood’s favorite chefs, plates a dish of sweet corn tortellini at the pass in the gleaming kitchen of his forthcoming steakhouse at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
Crab cakes paired with sweet corn maque choux, haricots verts, mashed potatoes, and remoulade are also a must-order.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Kitchen garden favorites like cabbage, sweet corn, cucumbers, and sweet potatoes should be sited away from tomatoes.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Sweet corn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweet%20corn. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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