Oat Flan Pastry
ACTIVE TIME 5 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 35 MINUTES
MAKES 375g
This tasty oat flan pastry is perfect for flans and quiches, adding a pleasant oaty crunch to contrast with whatever filling you choose.
Kumquat Cumin Pickle
ACTIVE TIME 10 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 6 ½ HOURS
MAKES 400g
This year some beautiful organic kumquats sent me looking for inspiration, and I chose Indian flavours for a kumquat cumin pickle.
Magnificent Mincemeat
ACTIVE TIME 5 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 5 MINUTES
MAKES 600g
Wonderfully easy to make in your Thermomix, magnificent mincemeat is perfect for mince pies, tarts, cakes, desserts and ice creams.
Ground Mixed Spice
ACTIVE TIME 5 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 5 MINUTES
MAKES 85g
Ground mixed spice is traditionally used in Christmas baking, and it’s wonderful in chutneys and marinades too.
Ground Cinnamon
ACTIVE TIME 5 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 5 MINUTES
MAKES 100 g
As with all spices, home ground cinnamon, fresh from your Thermomix, will give you a far superior flavour compared to buying it pre-ground.
Brilliant Beef Burgers
ACTIVE TIME 5 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 20 MINUTES
MAKES 6 BURGERS
Brilliant burgers! These homemade beef burgers beat store-bought pre-formed burgers hands down and they are quick and easy to make.
John’s Pink Grapefruit Orange Slushy
ACTIVE TIME 5 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 5 MINUTES
MAKES 1-1.5 LITRES
John’s pink grapefruit orange slushy is truly delicious and with its lovely frothy top you feel like you’re drinking a very special cocktail!
Bug Beater Soup!
ACTIVE TIME 5 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 20 MINUTES
SERVES 6 PEOPLE
Whatever vegetables you use, bug beater soup seems to warm and nourish, especially if you are feeling ‘under the weather’ or a cold/flu is threatening to take hold.
Oat Raisin Cookies and Chocolate Chip Cookies
ACTIVE TIME 10 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 6½ HOURS
MAKES 35-40 COOKIES
I can’t begin to tell you how many batches of chocolate chip cookies and oat raisin cookies I’ve made and shared over the years.