Pico de Gallo (Fresh Salsa)
If you’ve ever been to a Mexican restaurant in North America, you will normally get at bowl of pico de gallo and corn chips to munch on as you look … Continue reading
Chicken Burgers
Every so often, I get a hankering for a burger. Now though, it tends to be without the bun. This recipe is a chicken version using the same technique for … Continue reading
Asian-Style Steamed Fish with Asian Greens and Broccoli
One of my favourite fish dishes is a steamed fish with ginger, spring onion and soy sauce. While you can also do this with a whole fish (and the fresher, … 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
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
Mini Zucchini, Corn and Cheese Frittatas
Got a few eggs to get rid off? Here’s a new frittata recipe – this time I’ve gone with zucchini, corn and cheese for the filling. Makes 12 Ingredients 3 … Continue reading
Cauliflower and Cannellini Bean Soup
This is a great way to use up cauliflower – I’ve added cannellini beans to the soup to make it a more substantial meal. The Thermomix makes cooking this soup … Continue reading
French Toast
French toast has always been a weekend breakfast for me – until I had the great idea of making it ahead of time and then reheating it in the sandwich … Continue reading
Cauliflower Cheese with Kale
Cauliflower cheese has always been one of those guilty pleasures – taking perfectly good cauliflower and topping it with a fatty cheese sauce. In this recipe, I’ve tried to reduce … Continue reading
Meal for One: Fettuccini with Prawns, Snow Peas and Broccoli
I went through a stage of not eating pasta – because I got sick of tomato-based sauces and I didn’t want to go with a not-so-healthy cream sauces. Then I … Continue reading
Cashew Nut Butter (Version 1)
I had a whole lot of cashews in my pantry so I thought I’d try a nut butter in the Thermomix. There is a recipe for peanut butter in the … Continue reading
Broccoli and Potato Soup
My parents used to own a sandwich store in a busy downtown office building. We used to hang out there over the school holidays and I remember a delicious cream … Continue reading
Simple Stir-Fry
There are no strict rules for stir fry – at least not the way that I make them. I usually free pour on the marinade so don’t worry about being … Continue reading
Baked Beans
Baked beans are great for breakfast – filling and a serve of vegetables too. Canned beans are convenient, but full of salt and sugar. I looked at a lot of … Continue reading
Crispy Skin Salmon with Cabbage and Onion
Pan-frying the salmon after steaming gives the skin a nice crisp finish while keeping the fish moist. The cabbage side gives you enough flavor and moisture that you don’t need … Continue reading
Tofu, Eggplant and Pork Mince Stir-Fry
This recipe is a combination of two favourites of mine – ma po tofu and braised eggplant – but without the spice (as the other half can’t take the heat!) … Continue reading
Dry Fried Green Beans
I first remember eating beans cooked this way at Billy Kwong’s restaurant in Surry Hills. Hers were tossed in a miso sauce, but since I cook these as a side … Continue reading
Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Soup
My first attempt at soup in the Thermomix worked out so well, that I thought I’d make another one. A lot of creamed soup recipes include flour, butter or cream … Continue reading
Mini Zucchini and Haloumi Frittatas
Frittatas are great for taking to work for breakfast. They’re easy to make and look impressive too! Makes 12 Ingredients 3 zucchini, chopped into 3cm pieces 250g haloumi, cut into … Continue reading
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