Soba noodles are a traditional Japanese noodle made primarily from buckwheat flour, often blended with wheat flour. They have a mild nutty flavour and a pleasantly firm texture, which makes them a great base for all kinds of dishes. While soba is often served hot in soup, cold soba dishes are also traditional in Japan….
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Tuscan Bean Soup
When it comes to hearty and comforting dishes, few recipes match the satisfying warmth and nourishment offered by Tuscany bean soup. When I’m in the mood for something hearty and comforting, this is one of my go-to. Originating from the gorgeous Tuscany region in Italy, this soup blends beans, veggies, herbs, and sometimes meats for…
Love for Risotto: Creamy Comfort
Let’s talk risotto—honestly one of the coziest meals out there. It’s creamy, comforting, and one of those dishes that feels a bit fancy… but it’s actually pretty simple once you understand how it works. What I love most about risotto is how flexible it is. It’s kind of like a blank base you can build…
Cozy Comfort in a Bowl: Butternut Squash and Coconut Soup
As I sit down to share this recipe, I keep thinking back to our Thanksgiving. There’s just something about that kind of day, the house feels warmer, everyone’s a little more relaxed, there’s food everywhere, and somehow the simple things feel like enough. The laughter, the noise, the smell of everything cooking… it stays with…
From My Kitchen to Yours: Simple & Heartwarming Thanksgiving Joy
As the holidays start coming up, it’s easy to feel like everything has to be big—big meals, lots of prep, hours in the kitchen. But this year, we did things a little differently. We kept it simple, and honestly, it ended up being one of my favourite Thanksgivings. No complicated menu, no overthinking—just a few…
Soul-Warming Sweet Potato Mash: A Holiday Classic
Thanksgiving dinner prep can feel like a marathon, right? Just the thought of adding another time-consuming dish to the list can be a little overwhelming. But let me tell you, the Thermomix is a total game-changer during the holidays. I honestly don’t know how I’d manage without it—it makes everything so much easier. Take mashed…
Autumn’s Delight: Butternut Squash Wonders
Can you feel it in the air? The crisp breeze, the colourful leaves, and that unmistakable scent of autumn – it’s just around the corner. And you know what that means? It’s time to cozy up with some hearty, comforting meals. And what better way to embrace fall than with the incredible, versatile veggie of…
Butternut Squash, Lentil and Chickpea Curry
It’s butternut squash season and guess what we’re making: Butternut Squash, Lentil and Chickpea Curry. It’s a comforting dish with aromatic spices, creamy coconut milk, the refreshing touch of lemongrass, and the delightful combination of butternut squash, lentil and chickpeas. I’ve used this sauce in countless other recipes too—with chicken, tofu and more. I’m a…
Scallops, Bacon, and Pea Purée: A Flavourful Medley for Your Plate
Scallops, Bacon, and Pea Puree: A Flavorful Medley for Your Plate It’s all about the perfect blend of flavours – the smoothness of pea purée, the juicy seared scallops, and the hearty touch of bacon! My kids absolutely love this combination of scallops, bacon, and pea purée. We’ve made this dish numerous times, and every…
Salmon-Pistachio Pasta: A Nutty Affair You’ll Fall For
Is youthere a more ideal combination than pasta and seafood? This week, we enjoyed a delicious salmon pasta with homemade pistachio pesto, putting my basil from the garden to good use. I found the recipe for this delightful dish on Cookidoo, Thermomix’s official digital recipe platform. It’s got a unique twist, though – instead of…
Greenspiration: Creamy Zucchini Soup and Spinach & Peas Risotto
Sharing some deliciousness from our plant-powered lunch. My kids and husband enjoyed every dish, and not a single complaint or leftover in sight! Thanks to the guided recipe on the Thermomix, even my youngest could follow along and assist in preparing the soup, which was incredibly quick and simple! Velvety Green Goodness Cream of zucchini…
Rosé Tteokbokki Twist
If you have been seeing Rosé Tteokbokki everywhere lately and wondering if it lives up to the hype — it does. I was not prepared for how good my first bite was. Genuinely did not see it coming. I have always loved traditional tteokbokki but my tolerance for heat has quietly decreased over the years…
Homemade Pork Floss with Thermomix
Pork floss is one of those things that just lives in Asian kitchens. That sweet and salty, melt in your mouth texture that somehow disappears the moment it hits your tongue. There was always a jar of it somewhere in our kitchen growing up — on the counter, in the pantry, mysteriously half empty by…
Wheat Berry Salad for Everyday Meals
Lately, I’ve been trying to find meals that are simple but still feel balanced, and wheat berries have been one of those easy go-tos. They’re not something I used to cook with, but once I tried them, they kind of stuck. If you haven’t had them before, they’re worth trying. They have a nice texture—slightly…
Pizza Night with the Ooni
Wood oven pizza has always been one of my favourites. There’s just something about the crust—it comes out crispy on the outside, still a bit chewy inside, with those slightly charred edges that give it that smoky flavour. It’s hard to get the same result in a regular oven. The heat and the flames just…