In a moment of deliciously awkward television, a guest on the BBC's Saturday Kitchen did not mince her words, branding host Matt Tebutt's creation "minging" and "rubbish" before a dramatic taste-test reversal.
A Vegetable-Focused Dish Meets Immediate Scepticism
The incident unfolded on the episode broadcast on 20 December 2025, which featured comedians and Taskmaster stars Maisie Adam and Alex Horne as guests. Tebutt explained his intention to showcase vegetables as the main event, moving them from a side dish to centre stage.
As he blended a large quantity of spinach, Maisie Adam was visibly unimpressed, quipping: "Was Popeye meant to be on? That's a lot! Do we have to eat this?" The host laughed off the comment and continued, adding ricotta and cheese to the mixture—a step which momentarily won her approval.
From 'Minging' to 'Mouthwatering'
After the ingredients were combined, Adam's verdict was blunt. "This is looking, frankly, minging. But, I trust you," she said. The confusion deepened when Tebutt revealed he was baking the spinach mixture into a base for a cake. "A cake?! Spinach and ricotta cake with mushrooms on top?" Adam exclaimed. "Do you know how long I've waited to come on this show, and that's what you're giving me?... That is rubbish. That's a punishment."
Alex Horne concurred that he wouldn't classify the creation as a cake. Despite the harsh critique, Tebutt encouraged perseverance.
The Dramatic Taste Test Revelation
The moment of truth arrived when the baked dish was finally served. In a stunning U-turn, Maisie Adam was completely won over after taking a bite. "Oh my god, it's lovely!" she exclaimed. "How have you done that? How have you made something look minging but it tastes delicious? That's genuinely great."
Inquiring about their final thoughts, she even warned viewers they might need after-dinner mints due to the dish's potent aroma, a humorous nod to its strong garlic content. The full episode of Saturday Kitchen is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
