Sure, grilled corn gets all the glory with its smoky char and grill marks, but boiled corn has its own charm, not to mention it's ridiculously easy. But if you don't know where to start, don't worry.

Place the water in a large saucepan. Add corn kernels and mung beans, and cover. Place on a low heat and bring to the boil. Cook for 15 minutes, then add the pumpkin, and pumpkin leaves and flowers.

Why bother with boiling on a hot day? Just pop shrimp, potatoes, corn and sausage into a foil packet and toss it on the grill.

To prepare corn, remove husks and silk from fresh corn if steaming or boiling. To oven-roast or grill, peel back husks but leave attached. Remove silk and replace husk, tying it shut at the tip ...

Slow-cooker method: Rinse the corned beef and place in a slow cooker. If the meat is too big to lie flat, cut it in half and stack it. Add water just to cover. Add spices from spice packet, or you ...