Proof That Salads Don’t Have to Suck

I first had a salad like this at a restaurant a while back, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Light, fresh, that sweet and savoury balance, and it actually felt satisfying without that heavy after-feeling. So I went home and tried to recreate it. I used what I had in the fridge, added a…

My Go-To Miso Soba Noodle Salad

Soba noodles are Japanese noodles made mainly from buckwheat flour, sometimes mixed with wheat flour. They have a slightly nutty flavour and a nice firm texture. They’re often served in soup or chilled with a dipping sauce, but I also like using them as the base for a noodle salad. This salad combines soba noodles…

Spice Up Your Pesto Game

I’ve always enjoyed experimenting in the kitchen, especially when I have fresh ingredients growing at home. I usually make traditional pesto, but with my Thai basil growing so well and my love for Thai food, I wanted to try something different. I started thinking about how I could use the basil with some of the…

Purple Miso Crunch

Coleslaw, a classic salad loved for its crunchy texture and refreshing taste, gets a creative makeover with the addition of vibrant purple cabbage and a flavourful miso dressing. This vibrant and nutritious dish not only brightens up your table but also treats your taste buds to a delightful combination of textures and flavors. The Beauty…

Tiny Wonders, Big Flavour

Ever notice those tiny little nuts in pesto or sprinkled over salads? Yep, pine nuts. They’re small, but they carry a lot of flavour. Slightly buttery, a little sweet, and they just have a way of making everything taste a bit more complete.They actually come from pine cones, which still feels a little surprising when…

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…

Wheat Berry Salad for Everyday Meals

Wheat Berries: The Quick, Nutritious, and Refreshing Supergrain 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,…

The Ultimate Brussels Sprouts Salad

If you want something a bit different for Easter brunch, this shredded Brussels sprouts with bacon and cranberries is really good. It’s got that mix of salty and a bit of sweetness, and it just works with everything else on the table. It’s also super easy to throw together, which I always appreciate when there’s…