A great attitude to AI. I tried to check out ChatGPT the other day. But it is so overwhelmed that there is now a waiting list for it. So I'm on the list.
I hope you get in soon. I'm very impressed with the few conversations I've had with it. One thing I think it's not so good at is metaphors. I tried to get it to come up with some animal metaphors for employer branding, the sector I work in. Everything it came up with was the obvious stuff you have to flush out of your head before you get to the real ideas.
Me: Do you have some ideas for vegan cooking with asparagus?
OpenAI: Yes, I'd be happy to help with some ideas for vegan cooking with asparagus! Here are a few different recipes that you might enjoy:
1. Grilled Asparagus: This is a simple and delicious way to prepare asparagus. Simply toss the asparagus spears with a little bit of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for about 3-5 minutes, or until they are tender and lightly charred. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese (if not vegan).
2. Asparagus Soup: This soup is a great way to use up a lot of asparagus. Saute some onions and garlic in a pot with a little bit of olive oil. Add the asparagus and enough vegetable broth to cover the vegetables. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the asparagus is very tender. Use a blender to puree the soup until smooth. Then, season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto: This dish is a bit more involved, but it is well worth the effort. Start by sautéing some sliced mushrooms and chopped asparagus in a bit of olive oil. Set aside. In the same pan, cook some minced onion and garlic in a little bit of oil until translucent. Then, add the rice and cook until the edges are translucent. Slowly stir in the vegetable broth. Add in the mushrooms and asparagus. When the liquid is mostly absorbed, and the rice is cooked through, remove from heat and stir in some vegan parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.
4. Asparagus and Lemon Pasta: Boil your favorite pasta according to package instructions. While pasta is cooking, sauté some garlic and asparagus on a pan with some olive oil. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and a handful of toasted pine nuts for some extra flavor and texture. Once pasta is cooked and drained, mix it together with the asparagus mixture and top with some vegan parmesan cheese and some chopped fresh basil or parsley.
5. Asparagus and Red Pepper Frittata : this is a vegan version of the classic dish. You could make a vegan frittata by whipping together tofu, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, turmeric for color, garlic powder, onion powder and a pinch of salt. sauté some asparagus and red pepper, pour the tofu mixture over and cook until set, then flip and cook on the other side.
I hope you find these suggestions helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions.
1 is standard. 2 is overwhelmingly asparagus. 3, 4 and 5 all look like they'd be delicious. I like the fact that it gave me five clear, unique ideas. I've got choices but they are not overwhelming. If i'd done the same thing on Google or BBC Good Food, I would have been scrolling through dozens of recipes with lots of variations on a handful of ideas.
A great attitude to AI. I tried to check out ChatGPT the other day. But it is so overwhelmed that there is now a waiting list for it. So I'm on the list.
I hope you get in soon. I'm very impressed with the few conversations I've had with it. One thing I think it's not so good at is metaphors. I tried to get it to come up with some animal metaphors for employer branding, the sector I work in. Everything it came up with was the obvious stuff you have to flush out of your head before you get to the real ideas.
It's a weird new world...
It's weird now. In a few years, it will seem totally normal.
I just now asked OpenAI's chat bot (https://chat.openai.com/) for some cooking advice…
Me: Do you have some ideas for vegan cooking with asparagus?
OpenAI: Yes, I'd be happy to help with some ideas for vegan cooking with asparagus! Here are a few different recipes that you might enjoy:
1. Grilled Asparagus: This is a simple and delicious way to prepare asparagus. Simply toss the asparagus spears with a little bit of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for about 3-5 minutes, or until they are tender and lightly charred. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese (if not vegan).
2. Asparagus Soup: This soup is a great way to use up a lot of asparagus. Saute some onions and garlic in a pot with a little bit of olive oil. Add the asparagus and enough vegetable broth to cover the vegetables. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the asparagus is very tender. Use a blender to puree the soup until smooth. Then, season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto: This dish is a bit more involved, but it is well worth the effort. Start by sautéing some sliced mushrooms and chopped asparagus in a bit of olive oil. Set aside. In the same pan, cook some minced onion and garlic in a little bit of oil until translucent. Then, add the rice and cook until the edges are translucent. Slowly stir in the vegetable broth. Add in the mushrooms and asparagus. When the liquid is mostly absorbed, and the rice is cooked through, remove from heat and stir in some vegan parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.
4. Asparagus and Lemon Pasta: Boil your favorite pasta according to package instructions. While pasta is cooking, sauté some garlic and asparagus on a pan with some olive oil. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and a handful of toasted pine nuts for some extra flavor and texture. Once pasta is cooked and drained, mix it together with the asparagus mixture and top with some vegan parmesan cheese and some chopped fresh basil or parsley.
5. Asparagus and Red Pepper Frittata : this is a vegan version of the classic dish. You could make a vegan frittata by whipping together tofu, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, turmeric for color, garlic powder, onion powder and a pinch of salt. sauté some asparagus and red pepper, pour the tofu mixture over and cook until set, then flip and cook on the other side.
I hope you find these suggestions helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Pleasantly surprised at the specificity and (I think?) accuracy of these recipes. Trying to keep an open mind here
Blimey! So what are you making?
1 is standard. 2 is overwhelmingly asparagus. 3, 4 and 5 all look like they'd be delicious. I like the fact that it gave me five clear, unique ideas. I've got choices but they are not overwhelming. If i'd done the same thing on Google or BBC Good Food, I would have been scrolling through dozens of recipes with lots of variations on a handful of ideas.