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Smoked salmon can be used instead of bacon. Note

Tasty, fresh and incredibly healthy, this is the kind of chicken and corn soup that leaves you feeling energised, refreshed and ready for anything.

This Asian-style sweet corn soup is based on a clear broth made fragrant with fresh ginger and bulked up with ribbons of egg and green onions.

Kids will love this cheesy, speedy pizza made with pita bread. If you want to add more protein, make a hollow in the centre and crack an egg into it, then bake.

Give your next children's party that authentic movie experience by rolling out the red carpet, dimming the lights, popping on a blockbuster, and serving this delightful assortment of colourful candied popcorn.

The ham hock can be cooked a day or two before it’s needed. Keep the ham from the bone, covered with the reserved liquid, in the fridge; reheat it when needed in a saucepan over a low heat.

This rich and hearty soup can be whipped up in about half an hour. Evaporated milk (not to be confused with condensed milk) is canned unsweetened milk from which some of the water has been evaporated.

A healthy white bean, corn and avocado salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Perfect for an after school snack, or school and work lunches these mini ham and corn quiches are easy and tasty and appealing.

You need to cut the kernels from two small corn cobs for this recipe. Fritters and tomatoes can be made 6 hours ahead and reheated in a slow (150°C/(130°C fan forced). Note

Add some thinly sliced red chilli for a spicy version of this soup, if you like. This is a last minute soup, it doesn’t freeze well. The pasta will become soggy as it absorbs more liquid and the buk choy will discolour. Note

Fresh corn can be used instead of canned corn; you will need two cobs. Sour cream or yoghurt can be used instead of the creme fraiche. Fritters can be made the day before; top them with creme fraiche etc, an hour or so before serving. Note

Delicious and perfect to share with friends and family; zucchini, fetta and corn wedges from Australian Women's Weekly.

Sweet sticky and savoury char siu lamb and noodles stir-fry.

Replace the asparagus with frozen peas or coarsely grated zucchini. Note

Soups can be a clever way to impress a crowd or soothe yourself on a cold day. For many of us though, it has become a trusty back-up in the freezer when we need some quick sustenance. What you serve with it can make or break it. Note

Corn mixture can be made a day ahead, make the corn cakes on the morning of the party. Prepare the avocado smash as close to serving as possible; cover the surface with plastic wrap. Note

A quick and easy zucchini and corn pasta from Australian Women's Weekly.

Fresh and healthy zucchini, carrot & corn fritters from Australian Women's Weekly.

Creamed corn, as I knew it, came from a can and I loved it on toast for a winter lunch. Fresh creamed corn is a world away – give it a try.

This savoury dip is quick and easy to make and goes equally well with corn chips, crudités, or vegetable sticks. It's perfect for a gathering of family and friends, or an after-school snack.

These cheesy corn and bacon muffins are delicious served both warm and cold. They make a great morning tea or after-school snack, and are perfect for packing in a lunch-box.

Called a soufflé omelette because of the way it puffs and billows when cooked, a lighter-than-air appearance make this an impressive dish to serve for brunch.

Smoky and charred corn cobs with a sweet Japanese-style sauce.

Serve these crispy chicken sausage rolls with your favourite dipping sauce for a fast and tasty snack.

For a lower-fat version, use low-fat dairy-free spread instead of the butter. per patty 7.8g fat; 697kJ (167 cal) Note

Accompany fritters with a salad for a light meal or serve them as a side dish if preferred. Fritters can be cooked a day ahead. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Place fritters on an oven tray and reheat in a 150°C oven as required. Note

Smoky barbecued corn turns this open chicken sandwich on dark rye into a gourmet lunch.

Tender, delicious and full of colour; warm beef salad with black-eyed peas, corn and chimichurri.

Toast is best “done” on one side only for this kind of topping. Note

Puffed corn is whole grain corn steamed until it puffs up. It’s available from health food stores. Note

This fresh, zesty corn and capsicum salsa with coriander and chilli is perfect paired with salmon, chicken or steak.

Quarter some limes and heat up a stack of corn tortilla to serve alongside this chilli chicken, tomato and corn soup. A dollop of sour cream wouldn't go astray either.

Use well-drained canned corn kernels or thawed frozen corn instead of fresh corn, if you like. Note

A delicious and fun accompaniment to roast dinners.

Red emperor can be used in place of mahi mahi, if you prefer. This corn and chilli salad goes well with Mexican food too ­ use it to accompany beef fajitas or bean and cheese burritos. Note

Add another ½ cup milk if making several hours ahead, as the sauce will thicken on standing. From cold, bake, covered, at 200°C/400°F for 30 minutes or until heated through then uncover and bake for a further 10 minutes or until browned. Note

You will need to cut the kernels from two small cobs of corn for this recipe. Note

Barbecued corn, broad beans and capsicum from Australian Women's Weekly.

Crisp bacon, pesto and ripe tomatoes add oodles of flavour to these delicious sweetcorn pancakes.

For a delicious morning tea, serve these golden muffins warm with butter.

Traditional turkey stuffed with forcebeat and served with corn bread and candied sweet potato pie.

These light, fluffy and delicious corn fritters are perfect picnic snacks.

These tasty savoury corn and chive muffins are easy to make are are great as an on-the-go snack or healthy lunch box treat.

The tortilla strips can be prepared a day ahead; cool and store in an airtight container. Note

You will need about 6 fresh cobs of corn for this recipe. Note

If you don’t have salt-reduced chicken stock, replace 1 cup of the stock with water. You will need to buy a barbecued chicken weighing about 900g for this recipe. We have delibrately made this fast and satisfying recipe without oil in order to make it low fat. So ideally you need to use a non-stick […]

If limes are too expensive you can use lemons instead. Any firm white fish is good for this recipe. Note

You need 1 medium fresh corn cob, weighing about 125 grams after being trimmed. You can cook more than 1 fritter at a time, but don’t overcrowd the pan. Note

This colourful, tasty salad makes a perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.

A smooth, colourful and flavoursome zucchini, pea and corn purée from Australian Women's Weekly.

Corn (maize) was brought back to Europe from the US by Christopher Columbus. It has become an Italian staple in the form of polenta. In the US, corn bread may be served with butter and jam, or as an accompaniment to casseroles and other meat dishes.

Serve this fresh and nutritious tomato salsa with corn chips or atop crusty toasted sourdough, bruschetta-style. It is even more delicious when topped with crumbled feta.

You can use any type of sliced bread. Note

Try something a little different on the barbecue tonight with corn salad, sliced steak and irresistible melting anchovy butter.

You can use 1½ cups (240g) of fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels instead of canned if you prefer. Note

Vietnamese duck salad with rice noodles, sprouts, mint, coriander, and lemon grass.

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For a tasty family meal, serve wedges of these cheesy quesadillas with a big dollop of zesty guacamole.

Colourful and delicious fried rice topped with thinly sliced omelette.

A hearty winter stew with beef, black bean and corn from Australian Women's Weekly.

Turn an everyday snack into a treat with a difference with this cajun-spiced popcorn recipe.

A warm and filling broad bean and corn soup from Australian Women's Weekly.

With melting, spicy tahini butter, these corn cobs will be the star of your barbecue.

If you can’t find piquillo peppers, use roasted or grilled capsicum instead. Note

Served with dollops of sour cream and fried tomatoes, these fritters make a fantastic breakfast or brunch.

The beauty of this hearty soup lies in its versatility. You can use whatever winter veggies that take your fancy - cauliflower, broccoli or even mushrooms - and it will still taste just as good.

Tasty tuna mixed with mayonnaise and sweet corn, plus ripe avocado and baby spinach, make this delicious lunch wrap a great way to get a protein hit with a side of iron in the middle of the day.

These light and tasty tortilla pork wraps are full of tasty Mexican flavours. Served with a fresh corn salsa, they make the ultimate throw-together family dinner.

These tasty little spinach and corn pasties are sure to be a firm favourite with young and old. Great for lunches, after-school snacks and lunchboxes.

Creamy, mild and warming, this Chinese-style chicken and corn soup is a great pick-me-up dish for a cold day.

This Mexican-style corn soup is delicately spiced with garlic, chilli and cumin. The crunchy tortilla strips and jalapeños sour cream are both moreish, so make sure to have plenty on hand.