America's Heartland

Farm to Fork: Sweet Corn

Chef Sharon Vaknin shares some recipe secrets that add extra flavor to one of America’s most popular vegetables. Sweet corn can be a treat when simply boiled in water. Sharon creates a mango and sweet corn salad and also serves up spicy corn fritters.

Farm to Fork: Sweet Corn

5m 13s

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    Episode 10

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    Episode 9

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    Episode 8

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