TIP: Corn On The Cob In The Microwave

Cooking corn on the cob in the microwave is very easy.  

Place one ear in the microwave for 3 to 4 minutes.  Two ears can be cooked for 5½ to 6 minutes.

Remove the corn from the microwave and place on a cutting board.

Cut off approximately ½-inch from the stem end.  

Now you can easily remove the cob from the husk.  You may need to give it a little shake.  The best part is, there is usually very little silk that needs to be removed.

BBQ Ribs

Directions:

1. Wrap ribs in 3 layers of aluminum foil
2. Turn grill on maximum heat for 10 minutes
3. Put ribs on for grill for 10 minutes
4. Flip rib packets and turn heat to low
5. Cook for 20-30 minutes
6. Flip and cook for 20-30 minutes longer.

TIP: Shred Chicken Quickly

My aunt was visiting a few months ago and I pulled out my Kitchen Aid mixer to make some dinner rolls.  She asked me if I knew the mixer was great for shredding cooked chicken.  To be honest, I had never thought of this.  The next time I needed to shred a couple of chicken breasts I gave it a try.

I have to agree, it works great.  I've tried both the mixing paddle and the dough hook and both get the job done.  Be careful, don't turn your back on this, because it will turn the chicken from shredded to fine particles really quickly.