Thermobexta, Author at Thermobexta

overflowing jar of hemp seed basil pesto, gold spoon handle sticking out, surrounded by crackers, two basil leaves in forefront

This vegan hemp seed pesto is a great alternative to a traditional pesto recipe. It’s the perfect pesto for those that can’t eat nuts or dairy and don’t want to miss out, or compromise on taste! If you’d like to try this vegan hemp seed pesto stirred through pasta, it makes enough for 500g (uncooked…

warm brie with Christmas jam sitting on greaseproof paper, with cheese oozing out of part of it. Artesian crackers to the left hand side

Well, WOW! This warm Brie appetiser is a quick and easy entertaining option and… trust me when I tell you, it will disappear FAST! It’s a recipe that started out as one idea and by the time it was complete, it had morphed into a totally different one. The original idea was to bake up…

sugar and spice almonds spilling out of a jar, onto beige fabric on wooden surface, two cinnamon sticks on the left top

I’ve been making Sugar and Spice Almonds for years at Christmas time. I don’t know why I’ve never shared a recipe for them here! I was writing my planned list of home made gifts for this year and thought I better make these first cab off the rank, so I could do my thing and…

Thermomix bbq sauce in black ramekin on black textured round placemat, on rustic black tabletop. Spoon in dish, Birdseye view

For years I’ve had requests for a Thermomix BBQ sauce! I’ve put it off for too long, it couldn’t be left any longer. The reason I’ve not tried doing a BBQ sauce up until now, is the popularity of my Tomato Sauce. Years ago it went viral and it remains today the recipe of choice…

If you’re new to the world of Thermomix cooking (or thermal cooking in general), you’ve probably noticed some abbreviations being used around the place. In addition, recipes written by recipe developers not affiliated with Thermomix Australia (like me!) sometimes use terms that may not be familiar to you. It might be good to bookmark this…

From time to time I am asked if halving one of my Thermomix recipes is possible. My recipes are generally written to take full advantage of the capacity of the Thermomix. The main reasons for this are: 1. To cook family sized meals (and other recipes). I have five mouths to feed and know that…

It is with great excitement that I share this evening the much anticipated seventh Thermobexta cookbook: Salads For All Seasons. Pre-sale is officially open! This is the ultimate Thermomix salad collection and my prediction is that it will be used heavily by many over the summer months and beyond. With stunning full-page professional photographs and…

These soup recipes are some of the easiest Thermomix recipes around. With the weather cooling down this week, I thought now was a great time to put them together in a list as an easy reference for you. This list is just a selection of some of the soup recipes here on the website. Be…

spicy tomato and lentil soup made in thermomix, in brown bowl with handle. Sitting on black slate tile on grey backdrop, with croutons and dry lentils in on the tile

This Spicy Tomato and Lentil Soup recipe is made so simply in the Thermomix. It is a fabulous way to warm up on the coldest of days! Full of veggies, nutrient packed and on the table in half an hour, I only created this recipe today but can already tell it’s going to be a…

dutch baby pancake in black cast iron pan on rustic background. Fruit inside and outside on plates

Dutch Baby Pancakes, also known as German Pancakes, are a fun, perfect no fuss breakfast that are mesmerising to watch cook. It’s quite a strange name, as they’re not Dutch (their origins are in Germany) and there’s nothing small about them. They are, however, a puffed up pancake! Well, think pancake meets crepe meets Yorkshire…

Two iced coffees, frothy toppings.

This viral sensation is taking the internet by storm at the moment and my Thermomix Dalgona Coffee recipe makes light work of it by putting our mixers to (very) good use! I first tried it one night a couple of weeks ago and was hooked. Since then, it’s been making a regular appearance here, much…

Spaghetti alla Puttanesca flexible thermomix meals, on a plate on woven placemat and light coloured table

Flexible and frugal Thermomix meals are the most popular ones! Two of the most important things to me when creating recipes, are that they use easy to access ingredients and that they are good value: making a good amount at a low cost. However, with the global pandemic currently well and truly upon us and…

ultimate side dish recipes: thermobexta super sides made easy front cover page

I am incredibly excited to share with you tonight the my sixth cookbook: Super Sides Made Easy. This fantastic collection of 25 side dish recipes for thermal cookers will suit a wide range of cuisines and styles of eating. Many of the recipes are almost a meal in themselves, needing to be served with just…

Brown bowl filled with thermomix satay vegetables grey table black bowl with chilli and lime behind

With each new book launch, I run a poll in the Thermobexta Facebook group asking which recipe you would most like to cook from the book first… Speedy Satay Vegetables received the most votes and is really such a good choice! In true Bexta style, this Thermomix satay recipe is very simple to make and…

thermomix spinach cob loaf dip in cob loaf. Cream background with chunks of crusty bread around

Thermomix makes light work of a great Spinach Cob Loaf Dip filling! My version here is really very delicious and without the common inclusion of packet soup mix, yet jam packed full of flavour, it is a great choice. A decadent showstopper perfect for wowing friends and family at social gatherings, I am sharing this…

plate of tacos, bowl of taco filling next to it with other ingredients around

I originally developed this recipe for meat-free Thermomix tacos a few years ago and it was very popular! Nice and quick and so tasty, it’s a great choice for a fast weeknight meal. Along with many other recipes here on my blog, as more and more recipes were added and my cookbooks became available, hidden…

cover page thermomix vegetarian more main meals made easy

Pre-sale is officially open for my much anticipated new cookbook, More Main Meals Made Easy! This book is a brilliant collection of Thermomix vegetarian main meals. Most are on the table in under 40 minutes, making this an essential resource for busy families, or those that just don’t want to be spending long in the…

thermomix vegetarian curry in white bowl on straw round placemat with bowl of rice and glass of water in background

This coming Friday marks the release of my latest Thermomix cookbook, More Main Meals Made Easy. There is a lot of excitement on the socials and it seems that you guys can’t wait to get cooking from this book! So, like my previous cookbook releases, I ran a quick poll in my Facebook group asking…

thermomix cauliflower soup in bowl topped with halloumi and chives. White background. Bowl of halloumi and bowl of chives next to soup.

Today I bought a cauliflower and when I got home I discovered another in my fridge. Oops! What to do with the extra cauliflower? I decided on Thermomix cauliflower soup, for this wet, cold day in Perth. I often make this soup however I had never weighed ingredients or recorded it. It’s such a quick,…

Thermomix bliss balls lemon

These Thermomix bliss balls are almost like eating little balls of raw lemony cookie batter! The recipe came about during the development of my fourth cookbook, Lunches and Snacks Made Easy. Bliss balls have always been a popular snack for my kids so I knew I had to make some for a snack book! But…

jalapeno cheese ball on board with crackers

This Jalapeño Cheese Ball is sure to be the star of the show at your next social gathering! With a lovely balance of flavours and a slight kick from the jalapeños, it’s quite easy to just keep on digging in. It’s great one to make if you don’t want to share with the kids too,…

thermomix entertaining cheese ball on board with crackers and knife

The Thermomix makes entertaining a breeze! This Festive Cheese Ball is sure to impress your guests for your next social gathering. Perfect for the Christmas nibbles spread, it’s is festively coloured and bursting with flavour. Something a bit different to the usual cheese plate or dip platter, it’s simple to whip up and will be…

savoury waffles thermomix on white plate topped with fried egg and salsa, fork and parsley in background

The idea for me to create a savoury waffles for the Thermomix came about from a lovely Thermobexta Facebook group member, Claire. She posted a photo last night of some savoury waffles she’d made her family for dinner. They looked terrific and her kids liked them… However, they asked if she could please not make…

thermomix strawberries

I first wrote this blog post to group together Thermomix recipes using strawberries. Reason being, at the time of writing it the media had reported that several punnets of strawberries in Queensland had been found to be contaminated with needles, initially the strawberries had all come from one farm. Unfortunately, this soon spread with copycats…