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May 09
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Grilled BBQ Corn Ribs

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Grilled BBQ Corn Ribs, the ultimate side dish or a delicious entree. 🤤🌽

Total Cook Time: 55min | Makes 4 to 6

Ingredients

BBQ Seasoning Blend:
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp packed light brown sugar
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
salt

BBQ Sauce:

1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup yellow mustard
3 tbsp packed light brown sugar
1/2 tsp hot sauce
salt

Corn Ribs:

4 ears corn, shucked
Canola or vegetable oil, for the grill grates
1 scallion, thinly sliced

Directions

1. For the BBQ seasoning blend: Stir to combine the chili powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, cayenne pepper and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.

2. For the BBQ sauce: Whisk together the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, mustard, brown sugar, hot sauce, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon of the BBQ seasoning blend in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened, 10 to 12 minutes.

3. For the corn ribs: Using a large chef’s knife and a large steady cutting board, cut off the ends of the corn cobs to make them flat. Using your hands, break the cobs in half crosswise. Stand a cob on one flat end and carefully and slowly cut down through the core, rocking the knife back and forth if necessary, to split the cob in half lengthwise. Repeat with all the cobs. Lay a split corn cob on its flat side on the cutting board and cut lengthwise through the cob, pressing down and rocking the knife back and forth if necessary, to make 2 long corn ribs. Repeat with the remaining cob halves. (You should have 32 ribs total.) Place on a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.

4. Prepare a grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates. Sprinkle the corn ribs with 1 tablespoon of the seasoning blend. Brush the ribs with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce.

5. Place the corn, cut-side down, on the grill and close the lid. Cook until the cut edges are beginning to char and caramelize, about 8 minutes. Flip the ribs to the second cut side, close the grill lid and cook until the edges are caramelized and the corn kernels are crisp-tender, another 6 to 8 minutes.

6. Transfer the corn to a platter. Brush with more sauce and season with a pinch of the BBQ seasoning blend (reserve the remaining blend for another use). Sprinkle with the scallions and serve with the remaining BBQ sauce.

May 09
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6 reasons why you should eat avocados daily

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6 reasons why you should eat avocados daily

Avocados are the only fruit that provides a significant amount of  “good fats” – healthy monounsaturated fatty acids, and they are loaded with nearly 20 vitamins and minerals, as well as other important nutrients. Here’s how this translates to real health benefits.

1. They’re good for your heart, because they contain beta-sterol, an important regulator of cholesterol levels.
2. They’re good for your eyes, due to their lutein and zeaxanthin content, which are both antioxidants which will protect your eyes from damage, including damage from ultraviolet light.  Their mono-unsaturated fatty acids also support the absorption of beta-carotene, which may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration.
3. Half an avocado will give you 25% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin K, which is good for bone health and can assist in warding off osteoporosis.
4. They contain folate, which appears to offer protection against some cancers, such as breast, colon, stomach, pancreatic and cervical cancer, although the role of folate in this is as yet unclear.  Also folate is proven to be important in preventing neural tube defects in babies when taken during pregnancy.
5. They might cheer you up – not only because they are delicious but because folate has been linked to assisting in depression, by reducing homocysteine levels which interfere with serotonin and dopamine production, both important regulators of mood, appetite and sleep.
6. The high fibre in avocados is good for digestion and gut health, as well protecting against other chronic disease such as heart disease, stroke, obesity and hypertension.

May 04
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Homemade Fruity Muesli Bars

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Enlist your kids to help you make these delicious fruit-filled muesli bars

How long will it take?

40 minutes

What’s the serving size?

Makes approx 10 – 12 bars

What do I need?

  • 180g unsalted butter

  • 1/3 cup golden syrup

  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats

  • Âľ cup self-raising flour

  • Âľ cup brown sugar

  • Âľ cup shredded coconut

  • Âľ cup sultanas or raisins

  • Âľ cup dried apricots, chopped

  • Âľ cup dried apples, chopped

  • Âľ cup dried currants

How do I make it?

  • Preheat oven to 180C.
  • Grease and line a 20 cm x 30 cm slice tin.
  • Add butter and golden syrup to a small saucepan. Heat, stirring over a gentle heat until the butter has melted.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. Pour butter mixture into the bowl and mix to combine all ingredients.
  • Press mixture into the slice tin and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or golden brown. Remove from oven, allow to cool and then slice into bars to serve.