Christmas Day is a busy one for the cook, so it’s a wonderful time to take full advantage of your ‘extra pair of hands in the kitchen’, your Thermomix! This year (2020), many families will be meeting in smaller groups than usual, and instead of a whole bird, this stuffed turkey breast might be just perfect for you.

In Jewish kitchens all over the world challah bread (sometimes spelled chollah) is the traditional braided loaf made for the weekly celebration of the Sabbath on Friday evenings.

Welcome to perfect steamed rice! Steaming is my preferred method for cooking rice in my Thermomix because it gives consistently excellent results.

Chocolate soft centre puddings are little chocolate fondants, a delicious and simple dessert.

When courgettes are abundant in the garden and farmers’ markets, this vibrant green pea and courgette zucchini soup is a great way to use up some of the bounty.

I invented this recipe for chilli con carne spice mix because I love the fragrance of freshly ground spices.

These spicy bean burgers are delicious, tender and very much appreciated by vegetarians, vegans and meat eaters alike!

On a recent visit to a café just north of Nanaimo, I chose one of their Nanaimo Bars because it was made with dates instead of sugar, and it looked so good!

Now that we can have a bit of ‘two metre distant’ socialising with friends and family, I look forward to being able to share this wonderful plum cake!