It’s Labor Day Weekend, which means one more summertime BBQ before back to school! As always, a reminder for these backyard barbecue holidays that there are plenty of cruelty-free options for the grill: veggie burgers, tempeh burgers, portobello mushroom caps (a favorite!), Smart Dogs and Field Roast sausages, and vegetable kabobs. Also, with simple substitutions like using nondairy, egg-free Vegenaise instead of regular mayo, staples like potato salad and cole slaw can be cruelty-free, too.

Anyone who lives in (or grew up in) the New York Tri-State area will tell you that one of the best things in the summer season is Jersey corn. They don’t call New Jersey the Garden State for nothing. I have fond memories of being “down the shore” with my childhood friend Patty and when, after spending the day on the beach, Mrs. B. would cook up a huge pot of fresh Jersey corn for the whole family.

Here’s a quick and easy way to add some corn to this year’s summertime bash in your own backyard. Definitely worth a trip to the local farmer’s market to pick up some cobs, even if you’re not in Jersey:

Grilled “Herby” Corn

ingredients:

6-8 cobs of sweet corn, husked and halved

Earth Balance, 1 stick at room temperature (For fewer calories/less fat, try Smart Balance Light)

1/2 tsp. garlic, finely chopped

1 tablespoon parsley

1 tablespoon basil

directions:

Heat the grill while, in a small bowl, you mash the parsley, basil, and garlic into the Earth Balance. Place cobs on the grill, brushing with half of the butter mixture. Grill for about 10 minutes, turning the cobs often. (Corn is done when it’s slightly browned.) Serve with remaining butter mixture. Salt and pepper to taste.

To see my husband Seth cooking up this corn in our own backyard, check out his 10 Minute Vegan site. Hope you enjoy — and enjoy the long weekend!

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