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Oat and Peanut Butter Cookies

Some recipes are so simple that a Thermomix isn’t required – though in this case, it did come in handy for measuring out the oats! These little cookies use only three … Continue reading

February 27, 2017 · 2 Comments

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

March 13, 2016 · 4 Comments

Oats, Cottage Cheese and Banana Pancakes

I’ve recently discovered that I like cottage cheese. As a child, the look of it was enough to turn me off – but a friend of mine recently introduced me to toast … Continue reading

July 19, 2015 · 2 Comments

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

May 3, 2015 · 1 Comment

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

January 11, 2015 · 7 Comments

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

December 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

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

October 26, 2014 · 1 Comment

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

August 17, 2014 · 3 Comments

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

August 3, 2014 · Leave a comment

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

July 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

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

June 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

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

June 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

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

June 1, 2014 · 6 Comments

Flourless Date Muffins

This originally started off as a recipe for sticky date puddings.  However, I found that the puddings actually make a great muffin for breakfast or as a snack in the … Continue reading

April 13, 2014 · Leave a comment

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

March 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

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

March 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

Penne and Sausage (Version 2)

Here is version 2 of the penne and sausage recipe.  It is drier than the original with one less can of tomatoes which allows for a concentrated tomato flavour after … Continue reading

February 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

Eggplant Falafels with Minted Yoghurt

I’ve been thinking about making falafels in the Thermomix for a while now and I finally got around to putting some thought into how to do it.  I’ve made a … Continue reading

February 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

Pork, Spinach and Mushroom Meatballs with Tomato Sauce and Zucchini Ribbons

I wanted a recipe for a non-chicken dish and pork meatballs came to mind.  I’ve used mushrooms instead of breadcrumbs and the spinach adds colour and helps to keep the … Continue reading

February 9, 2014 · Leave a comment
























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