Pork with Chimichurri Rub and Lentil Gravy
Sometimes a recipe idea just works and this one falls into that category. Pork steaks are topped with a mix of dried herbs and spices and steamed in the Varoma … Continue reading
Chicken Enchiladas
The Thermomix can play a big or a small part in preparing a meal. In this recipe, I’ve used it to make the sauce and steam the chicken. Get an … Continue reading
Moroccan-Inspired Lamb Stew
I went through many iterations of this recipe to get it right – much to the delight of my other half who has loved each attempt! Steaming the eggplant and … Continue reading
Vegetable Bolognaise
Here’s another vegetarian dish for the recipe collection. In this one, I’ve cooked the pasta with the sauce in the Thermomix and I’ve also added lentils to make a more filling meal. … Continue reading
Vegetable Korma
I’ve been trying to include more vegetarian dishes into our diet and here’s one of them. I’ve used the same spices as the chicken korma recipe but have substituted the … Continue reading
Zucchini, Corn and Chickpea Fritters
I usually can’t go past zucchini and corn fritters when I see it on a menu, but they’re a pain to make at home because most recipes require you to … Continue reading
Chicken and Vegetables with Leek and Mustard Sauce
I love all-in-one meals in the Thermomix and this one is has quickly become a favourite in the various iterations of testing. Chicken and vegetables are steamed in the Varoma … Continue reading
Beef and Vegetable Stew (Version 2)
Here’s a new version of the beef and vegetable stew with less tomato and a thicker sauce. I’ve also added a few more flavourings with parsley, thyme, Worcestershire sauce and … Continue reading
Crispy Skin Salmon with Broccoli and Peas
I realized recently that I’ve done this dish so many times on this blog, but have never posted the recipe, so here it is. This is probably one of the … Continue reading
Chicken Korma with Vegetables
Chicken korma was the first Indian curry that I ever ate. I was a child at the time so understandably; my parents went for this creamy and mildly spiced dish. … Continue reading
Chicken, Sweet Corn and Egg Soup
I was sick this week, so I decided I’d try a chicken soup. Chicken and sweet corn soup is one of those great comfort dishes and I’ve gone slightly Asian-style … Continue reading
Chilli Con Carne
Growing up, I was never a big fan of kidney beans and their mushy texture so I have avoided this dish for a long time. As I’ve started to use … Continue reading
Cottage Pie
I’ve finally gotten around to coming up with a Thermomix version for a cottage pie. This is a traditional beef one – but with sweet potato as a topping and … Continue reading
Tomato, Bacon and Lentil Soup
One of our grocery chains does a tomato, bacon and lentil soup that we love, so I thought I’d try and recreate it in the Thermomix. This is a filling … Continue reading
Meal Planning (w/c April 13, 2014)
I managed to catch my other half’s cold so this week’s menu is focused on quick and easy cooking. I have posted last week’s pizza dough recipe and I’ve also … Continue reading
Wholewheat Pizza Dough
Homemade pizza is easy with the Thermomix – and you can increase the nutritional value with the addition of whole wheat grains. This recipe modifies the pizza dough recipe in … Continue reading
Chicken Drumsticks with Mushroom Sauce and Steamed Vegetables
The chicken drumsticks with eggplant and lentils recipe is a favourite of ours and I wanted to come up something else that I could do with drumsticks. Chicken and mushrooms … Continue reading
Lasagna (Version 2)
I finally got around to redoing the lasagna recipe with a much drier sauce. By sweating off the vegetables and by using the basket-on-top-of-the-lid technique, I was able to get … Continue reading
Massaman Beef Curry
Our new Thai takeaway makes an awesome massaman curry which inspired me to try making my own. After looking at a few recipes online, I adapted the curry paste from … Continue reading
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