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
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
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
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
Sweet Potato Bake
The act of baking potatoes with cheese is actually a more varied topic than you might think. The humble potato bake is also known as scalloped potatoes, potato gratin, gratin … 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
Pork Chops and Vegetables with Apple Sauce
I’ve never cooked pork chops before – I’ve never really been a fan – but after I did a bit of research, I discovered that steaming is actually a great … Continue reading
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
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
Lime, Garlic and Chilli Prawns and Vegetables
Welcome to my 101st post! I’m always looking for new things to steam in the Varoma and this time, I’ve chosen prawns. This is a quick and easy meal to … Continue reading
Chicken with Green Bean, Spinach and Cherry Tomato Salad
Here’s a quick salad recipe for a light lunch. The chicken is steamed in the Varoma after being marinated in garlic and lemon juice. Green beans are added to the … Continue reading
Stuffed Chicken Thighs (Version 2)
This is an updated version of the stuffed chicken thigh recipe. I’ve done a couple of things to up the flavours in this dish – first, I cooked down the … Continue reading
Chicken and Vegetables with Miso Pesto
For anyone that’s been following my blog, you’ll see a lot of chicken recipes. I like using chicken breasts as it’s a lean protein and it’s also easy to prepare … Continue reading
Steamed Chicken with Mushroom Rice, Peas and Broccoli
I’ve had the idea for this recipe in my head for a while now and finally got a chance to put it down on paper. This is an easy, all-in-one … Continue reading
Basics: Steamed Chicken
Steaming chicken in the Thermomix is quick and easy and the chicken can be used in a variety of dishes. Hot or cold – steamed chicken is a healthy alternative … Continue reading
Steamed Chicken with Ginger, Spring Onions and Oyster Sauce
It’s actually the sauce that makes this dish – with the chicken being the vehicle for absorbing the flavor. Traditionally, the chicken would be cooked whole and chopped into pieces … Continue reading
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