Corn on the Cob with Spicy Butter

4 Tbs butter or vegan margarine
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried parsley
1-1/2 tsp dried red pepper flakes
grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Several ears of corn.

Boil corn until tender, approximately 15 minutes. Make spicy butter by softening butter in microwave for a few seconds and then mixing in remaining ingredients. Spread over hot corn and serve.