Posts by Thermobexta
Chocolate Chia Crackles – healthy take on an Aussie fave!
My take on the classic Aussie favourite – chocolate crackles – uses a healthier-than-usual mix of ingredients. Don’t worry, the kids won’t suspect a thing! They’ll be gobbled up fast. They use just five simple ingredients and one of the best things about these chocolate crackles is NO copha! The fat used instead is coconut…
Read MoreHome Made Chocolate – from scratch!
Chocolate making with the Thermomix is a very easy thing to do! Perhaps a little toooo easy… Ok, this is a big call, but I’m going to say it… This is the best chocolate I’ve ever eaten. I’ve been making chocolate in my Thermomix for a few years now and it’s pretty much always been…
Read MoreVery Veggie Soup with Pesto – Fresh and Vibrant
This Very Veggie Soup recipe for the Thermomix, with Kale Pesto was one of the first soups I shared here on the website. I’ve always loved a good veggie soup! The recipe came about when I was at a friend’s house and she told me that all vegetable soups were bland. I took this as…
Read MoreSimple Pizza Bases – Thermomix-made!
Whipping up a batch of pizza dough in your Thermomix could not be easier! Pizza nights for my family are fun for the kids, as they all get to top their own and fun for me, because since the kids all choose their own toppings, they always eat their dinner without complaints! Just a handful…
Read MorePumpkin and Quinoa Soup – extra nutrition
This Thermomix pumpkin soup came about a few years ago when I had an excess of pumpkins… After all, what better way is there to use a decent amount of pumpkin, than to turn it into soup? If you’re not a fan of puree-style soups, this is the pumpkin soup for you! Traditional pumpkin soups…
Read MoreThermobexta’s Cauliflower Mash with Steamed Veges
If you are looking at this and are put off by the fact that the mash is orange and you think your kids won’t eat it, I must tell you that this is the only way (along with my Hidden Veg Scrolls) that I can get pumpkin into one of my children. The other child is…
Read MoreThermobexta’s Tahini
This is a simple recipe for a thick sesame paste. I don’t add any oil, but if you are wanting a thinner paste, add oil until it reaches the consistency you like. 400g organic sesame seeds cold pressed extra virgin sesame oil or macadamia oil, optional 1. Place sesame seeds in mixer bowl. Toast…
Read MoreThermobexta’s Black Bean & Mushroom Curry with dairy free Raita
This is a mild, flavoursome curry that the whole family will love.  Black beans are nutritious and really suit this dish, but if you would like to use an alternative legume, I think that any would work well – just remember to adjust the cooking time in the first step if you do use something different. for…
Read MoreHeartwarming Hot Chocolate – Winter Warmer
This Thermomix hot chocolate is a super simple recipe that hits the spot perfectly when your insides need warming up, or for those times when you just need a chocolate fix! What’s Needed to Make this Amazing Looking Thermomix Hot Chocolate? Such a simple recipe requires few ingredients! In this case, just four. You’ll need:…
Read MoreDouble Chocolate Hot Cross Buns
Double Chocolate Hot Cross Buns came about because I’ve never been a fan of the traditional ones. It’s the mixed peel. Same with fruit cake. There aren’t many foods I’m not keen on, but anything with mixed peel is something I just can’t eat. So whether you’re also not partial to a regular HCB, or…
Read MoreVery Vanilla Smoothie
This super Thermomix vanilla smoothie is a cinch! It’s a sweet treat that is naturally vegan and free from refined sugars. A decadent and creamy drink to enjoy any time of the day.
Read MoreCheesy Vegetarian Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
These Vegetarian Meatballs and sauce made in the Thermomix are so tasty and very versatile! They make an awesome meal and are great warm or cold. Packed full of flavour, they are delicious served either with or without the sauce. Here’s a hot tip: they’re a great one for the lunch boxes (only if your school…
Read MoreThermobexta’s Fast Mocha Shake
This is fast to make and a good pick me up for a hot afternoon, like the one we are having today here in Perth!  It is simple and not overly sweet – this is just how I like it!  If you like things sweet, add an extra date. 200g cashew coconut milk (or milk of your…
Read MoreThermobexta’s Curried Meatless Loaf
I was surprised at how good this turned out and reading the recipe, you may think it sounds a bit strange, but I urge you to give it a go, it’s really really good.  I think it would probably be quite good as a filling for sausage rolls too. 2 tbs garam masala (ensure the brand you…
Read MoreThermobexta’s Zucchini Slice
This recipe also appears in my cookbook, along with a delicious collection of other great main meals, Main Meals Made Easy, which you can check out here. The version in the book also include dairy free and ‘Make it Meaty’ variations. This is my delicious version of zucchini slice – terrific eaten hot or cold, for…
Read MoreGarlic, Feta and Olive Pull Apart Bread
This pull-apart shaping method was an experiment and the results said it all. It had completely disappeared within 5 minutes of coming out of the oven. Many ooh’s and aah’s were heard! This will be the bread I take to social gatherings from now on, it was a huge hit. The combination of fetta cheese and olives is…
Read MoreSpinach and Corn Pikelets – Packed with Veggies
These are a very tasty savoury pikelet! I set out to create a corn fritter batter recipe for the Thermomix and while these didn’t come out how I’d planned, they are a very tasty savoury pikelet that is incredibly popular with my kids (bonus with all that veg!) They freeze well and are really good…
Read MoreThermomix Brilliant Blueberry and Lemon Loaf
I just love lemon flavoured baked goods! This Thermomix Brilliant Blueberry and Lemon Loaf has a good balance of lemon, sweetness from the coconut sugar and bursts of blueberries, along with a slight saltiness. Ingredients for this Thermomix Brilliant Blueberry and Lemon Loaf You’ll need the following ingredients to make this. Please bear in mind there…
Read MoreThermobexta’s Green Pizza Dough
This recipe can also be found in my cookbook, Thermobexta Main Meals Made Easy, which you can check out here. We make this dough into Shrek pizzas, the kids love them! 290g water 60g baby spinach leaves 2 tsp yeast 600g unbleached white spelt flour (or 580g bakers flour) 1.5 tsp himalayan salt 30g…
Read MoreFestive Couscous Salad – Thermomix Favourite!
There is an improved, more streamlined version of this Thermomix pearl couscous salad recipe in my cookbook, Summer Meal Mix Up. You can find it here. This is a vibrant and flavoursome salad great for any time of the year, but a particularly good one for Christmas! A big bonus is that it can be…
Read MoreThermobexta’s Double Choc Berry Lamington Cake
Who doesn’t love a good old Aussie lamington?  I can’t stand the thought of making them, though, after making them years ago and not really having enough patience to enjoy the process!  Too fiddly for me…  So I had this idea to make a giant lamington cake.  And even better, to make it chocolate 🙂…
Read MoreSpiced Fig, Honey & Lemon Jam
The most divine fig jam recipe you’ll find, the Thermomix makes this quickly and easily! I have other jam recipes here on my blog and I love them… but I have to say this – this Fig Jam is the BEST one! Using honey as one of the sweeteners adds a lovely element. That, combined…
Read MoreThermobexta’s Hidden Veg Scrolls
Whip up the dough for these scrolls in your Thermomix and make the sauce while the dough is proving! The dough has plenty of hidden pumpkin and the sauce hides heaps of different veg. Here’s the recipe for that: Very Veggie Pizza Pasta Sauce. These scrolls are not hard to make! Scrolls that you make…
Read MoreThermobexta’s Very Veggie Pizza/Pasta Sauce
This hidden vegetable sauce recipe for the Thermomix is a simple sauce that’s super versatile. Having hidden veg makes it perfect for fussy children anyone! Great to spread onto a pizza base or scrolls, or stir through pasta for some extra goodness. I also sometimes have it for breakfast with eggs, and Russ loves it for…
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