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
Steamed Prawn Dumplings
The recipe makes some lovely soft pillows of prawn goodness! This time, I’ve steamed the dumplings in the Varoma and served with a dipping sauce. Next time, I’d like to … 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
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
Chicken Drumsticks with Eggplant and Lentils
I wanted to come up with a recipe that would make use of the Varoma to cook chicken and a suitable vegetable to go with it. The eggplant and lentil … Continue reading
Chicken Meatballs with Risoni and Tomato Sauce
My other half is a big fan of risoni so I thought up this recipe to use it. I’ve reused the meatballs and tomato sauce from a couple of previous … Continue reading
Meal for One: Crispy Skin Salmon with Mushrooms and Brussel Sprouts
It’s hard to go wrong when steaming salmon in the Thermomix – so here’s another recipe with a different accompaniment. I love brussel sprouts and doing them on the stove … Continue reading
Fish Pie
My most memorable fish pie was at Avoca café at the Powerscourt Estate in Ireland. What I remember was it being packed full of fish and the seeded mustard mash … Continue reading
Chicken Meatballs with Vegetable Ragout
The first time I used the Thermomix to steam meat was for the Vietnamese meatball recipe on the Thermomix Recipe Community. I’ve used this as inspiration for this Italian-style meatball … Continue reading
Penne and Sausage
When I was in university, the cafeteria made a dish that soon became a favourite – rigatoni and sausage. In fact, it was my first exposure to that wonderful group … 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
Steamed Chicken and Sausage Rice
I adapted this recipe for the Thermomix from the book The Food of China: A Journey for Food Lovers by Deh-Ta Hsiung and Nina Simonds. When I was testing it … Continue reading
Steamed Fish and Vegetables with Dijon and Lemon Sauce
I love steaming fish. It keeps the fish moist and it’s really difficult to overcook it this way. The cooking time depends on the thickness of the fish. The fish … Continue reading
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