Rubbishy Cookery

  I just had a crazy inspiration and thought that this would be a good idea. Let’s see if I’m right! Ingredients: I mean, with these ingredients and a Vitamix, how could it be bad? Directions: I just tossed the peeled shallot, a bunch of frozen corn kernels (directly from the bag while still frozen), a generous teaspoon of miso paste, and covered it with milk (using 2% now): I turned the Vitamix on and let ‘er rip. It didn’t have enough liquid and turned into corn slushie. So I added enough water to get it blending properly and let ‘er rip for six (6!) minutes: and poured it into a bowl, steaming warm (not hot but that’s fine): And… it’s o-kay. Not great. Not up to my usual Rubbishy Cookery standards. It’s definitely edible but it’s too thin and too dull. I will try, try again and addendum this post. I’m thinking a cooked potato would help… Stay tuned!

  This is a fantastic soup if you have a Vitamix. I have no idea how it would work out without a Vitamix. Also, more clean up. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be posh to own a Vitamix. I got the least expensive model from Best Buy with several years’ worth of points in gift cards, so it only cost me about the same as a regular blender. But it sounds like a jet plane is taking off in the kitchen whenever I use it. Apparently the more expensive models have mufflers or something. This is also a minimal clean up soup if you use a Vitamix, a microwave oven, and reuse your bowl and spoon for serving. Perfect for lazy, rubbishy cooks like us! Ingredients: Directions: Cut up your broccoli head into large florets and the stem into chunks and place into a microwave safe bowl. Rinse with water and ensure the broccoli is good and wet. Place the bowl in the microwave and cook on high for about 3-5 minutes until bright green and softened: You could alternatively steam or parboil th...