Quick Cooking Corn On The Cob

Confused on how long to boil corn on the cob?

Skip the water and go for the microwave.

3 minutes per ear, husk left intact.

Use an Ove' Glvoe (or towel or oven mitt) to remove, and hack off the bottom.

Grab the top with the strings and shake until the cob comes out clean.

DIY Microwave Popcorn

DIY Microwave Popcorn
Serves: 1
dairy-free, gluten-free, oil-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. Organic Corn Kernels
• 1 Paper Lunch Bag

Directions:

1. Add Corn Kernels to bag
2. Fold over top of bag once, about 1/8" (you need plenty of room for the Popcorn)
3. Seal with 2 staples
4. Microwave for 2 minutes (or less depending on your microwave)
5. Stop Microwave when popping slows down
6. Season & enjoy the show!

Hoff Thoughts: Was I concerned that the staples would start a fire.  Of course, I've had my share of microwave fires, but Alton Brown said it was OK and it was.  But I wouldn't walk away while cooking...

Hoff's Beans, Rice & A Little More (Instant Pot)

Hoff's Beans, Rice & A Little More (Instant Pot)
Yields: 5 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Brown Rice
• 2 1/2 cups Water
• 1 15 oz. can organic Corn (rinsed & drained)
• 1 15 oz. can Kidney Beans (rinsed & drained)
• 1 12 oz. bag shelled Edamame/Lima Beans
• 1 cups Sauerkraut

Directions:

1. Add everything to Instant Pot and stir to combine
2. Set Manual setting at High Pressure for 22 minutes
3. Set vent to sealing 
4. When done, turn off IP, natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release

Hoff Thoughts: This is my take on the traditional beans & rice, I kick it up a notch with organic corn and Edamame.  This is one of my weekly lunch recipes, you can see you'll get enough servings for 5 days worth.  I didn't bother letting the Edamame defrost before cooking and all was well.  While it works just as well plain, I like to top with a little BBQ sauce.

Hoff's Lunchtime Split Pea Soup (Instant Pot)

Hoff's Lunchtime Split Soup (Instant Pot)

Yields: 5 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free*, gluten-free*

Ingredients:

• 8 cups Water
• 2 1/2 cups dried Split Peas
• 1 cup Brown Rice
• 1 15oz. can diced Potatoes (rinsed & drained)
• 1 15oz. can diced sliced Carrots (rinsed & drained)
• 1 cup frozen chopped Onions
• 1 cup frozen Spinach
• 1 bunch Cilantro (chopped)
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 3 tbsp. Braggs or Coconut Aminos*
• 1 tbsp. Vegan Worcestershire Sauce* (optional)
• 2 tsp. Cumin
• 2 tsp. Smoked Paprika
• 2 tsp. Garlic
• 2 tsp. Onion Powder
• Season with Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Add everything to Instant Pot (Bay Leaf on top) and stir to combine
2. Set Manual setting at High Pressure for 15 minutes
3. Quick release steam
4. Remove Bay Leaf

Hoff Thoughts: I called this Lunchtime Soup because I make up a pot on Sunday and divide it out over the week for lunch.

Hoff's Quick & Easy Thai Noodles

Hoff's Quick & Easy Thai Noodles
Serves: 2-4
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free


Ingredients:

• 1 6 oz. package Rice Noodles

Sauce Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Braggs
• 1/3 cup Almond Butter
• 2 tbsp. Honey Mustard
• 1 tbsp. Rice Vinegar
• 1 tsp. Frozen Ginger
• 1 tsp. Frozen Garlic

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
2. Add Noodles and simmer for 10 minutes
3. Drain
4. Using a pair of kitchen scissors, cut Noodles into smaller pieces
5. Meanwhile in a Vitamix or Nutribullet, blend Sauce Ingredients until smooth
6. Toss Noodles with Sauce to coat
7. Enjoy!

Oil-Free Honey Cashew Butter

Oil-Free Honey Cashew Butter
Yields: About 2 cups
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Cashews
• 1 tbsp. Whole Flax Seeds (optional)
• 1 tbsp. Honey
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Microwave Cashews for 1-2 minutes or until warm to the touch
2. Add Cashews, then Flax, then Salt, then Honey to Vitamix
3. Turn to high & using the tamper, constantly push Cashews into the blades
4. Run about 3 minutes (exceeding 6 minutes could result in this horror)
5. Spoon Cashew Butter into airtight containers such as 2 pint canning jars
6. Store in the fridge

Hoff Thoughts: I like to start with raw, unsalted Cashews.  Heating the Cashews helps the nuts release their own natural oils & aid in the blending process.  The Honey acts as a natural preservative, helping to extend the shelf-life of the butter.

Corn On The Cob (Instant Pot)

Corn On The Cob (Instant Pot)
Yields: 1-6 ears of corn
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free

 

Ingredients:

•  Organic ears of Corn (shucked)
• 1 cup Water

Directions:

1. Place steamer rack in Instant Pot
2. Add Water
3. Cris cross Corn to allow air flow in between
4. Cook Manually on High Pressure for 3 minutes
5. Quick release steam
6. Dig in!

Hoff Thoughts: It's summer and that means my favorite vegetable is in season!  I could eat this stuff every meal of the day.  But I never got it right when using the boiling method and I could never remember how to make it - salt the water, don't salt the water, bring to a boil and then add the corn or bring to a boil with the corn, lid on or off, how long...  Steaming is so much easier and fool proof with my Instant Pot.  I have the 6 quart pot, so I am able to get up to 6 ears of corn at a time.  I love COC straight up, but I have heard of people eating with Mustard or Nutritional Yeast - to each their own.