Corny Recipes

Corny recipes from all over the world.

Is it true that some people eat corn smut?: A short page of information from Iowa State University.

One Person's Disease . . . Is Another Person's Delicacy: "In the US, it's corn smut, a disease to be eradicated. In Mexico, it's huitlacoche (wheat-lah-KOH-chay), a delicacy to be savored. US farmers destroy it or feed it to the pigs. Mesoamerican cultures, such as the Aztec and Maya, prized it. The USDA has spent considerable effort and money to eliminate it. Mexican farmers are filled with joy when they see it, because they know they can sell their crop at a much higher price. "

Can You Say Huitlacoche?: "You will probably never see fresh Huitlacoche sold outside of Mexico, but you can often find it canned in local Mexican markets. Even canned it is delicious, with an inky, mushroomy flavor that is hard to describe but easy to experience in this wonderful soup."

EPICURIOUS FOOD DICTIONARY: cuitlacoche: "Cuitlacoche is used in a variety of dishes including sautés, soups, casseroles — in general, any preparation where cooked mushrooms would be appropriate. "

Huitlacoche con Crema: A recipe (in Spanish) from the La Cocina Mexicana,a restaurant in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Quesadillas de Huitlacoche: A recipe (in English) from the La Cocina Mexicana,a restaurant in Guadalajara, Mexico.

The Recipe Source: This is the jackpot for corn recipes! At last count, this site listed 89 recipes that use the King of American crops!

The Corn Lovers Cookbook: This site allows you to order a cook book that features corn in recipes for: soups & salads, main dishes, side dishes, breads & muffins and desserts & snacks.