Meal Planning (w/c September 29, 2013)
Ok – I hate to sound like broken record, but we did have another busy weekend. So, quick and easy it is (again!) It’s a new recipe for lunch and … Continue reading
Stuffed Chicken Thighs (Version 1)
Here is my first attempt at stuffing chicken thighs and cooking them in the Varoma. I love that the steaming keeps the meat nice and moist and that the stuffing … Continue reading
Meal Planning (w/c September 22, 2013)
Exciting news – and in time for our 6-month anniversary – we are now ifwehavetoeat.com, so please update your bookmarks accordingly! Another hectic weekend, so I went for quick dishes … Continue reading
Mexican-Style Chicken Stew
Here’s a quick dish that I used to make on the stove, which I’ve converted for the Thermomix. It’s a versatile dish that can be eaten on its own or … Continue reading
Chicken, Mushroom and Spinach Parcels
Since the pork, pine nut and spinach parcels worked out so well, I thought I’d try it again with chicken, mushroom and spinach. In this recipe, corn flour is used … Continue reading
Meal Planning (w/c September 15, 2013)
It was a busy weekend, so, in this week’s meal plan, I’ve decided to go with recipes that I’ve already posted. I will try a new recipe later in the … Continue reading
Basics: Chicken Mince
Use the Thermomix to make your own chicken mince. Making mince this way means that you know what goes into it. You can use do this with chicken breast or … Continue reading
Sausages with Cauliflower and White Bean Purée and Peas
Here’s a great all-in-one dish. Everything is cooked in the Varoma and then the purée is finished in the bowl while the sausages and peas finish cooking. If you don’t … Continue reading
Meal Planning (w/c September 8, 2013)
A couple of new recipes this week – and one that I’ve found! The sausages with cauliflower and white bean purée recipe is back – I found it hiding in … Continue reading
Omelet with Mushrooms and Spinach
Here’s a quick and easy breakfast for one. You can make this ahead of time and then reheat it in the microwave. Serves one Ingredients Olive oil for frying 3 … Continue reading
Pulled Pork
With the Thermomix, you can make pulled pork in a shorter time than doing it in a slow cooker or an oven. This recipe is based on one that I … Continue reading
Meal Planning (w/c September 1, 2013)
A couple of new recipes this week – something for breakfast and something for lunch. The sausage and mash recipe from last week hasn’t made it into its own post … Continue reading
Japanese Chicken Curry (Version 1)
Japanese curry is a favourite of ours, but I’ve never tried to make at home. I decided to have a go using the Thermomix as it works well for many … Continue reading
Quinoa Porridge with Apples and Cinnamon
I’ve never tried a quinoa porridge before so I thought I’d give it a go. I had a bit of a look around to see what was out there. This … Continue reading
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