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.
Challah Bread
ACTIVE TIME 15 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 6 ¾ HOURS
MAKES 900 g LOAF
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.
Perfect Steamed Rice
ACTIVE TIME 3 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 20-45 MINUTES
SERVES 1-7 PEOPLE
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
ACTIVE TIME 15 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 35 MINUTES
MAKES 6 PUDDINGS
Chocolate soft centre puddings are little chocolate fondants, a delicious and simple dessert.
Green Pea and Courgette Zucchini Soup
ACTIVE TIME 10 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 25 MINUTES
SERVES 6 PEOPLE
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.
Chilli Con Carne Spice Mix
ACTIVE TIME 5 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 10 MINUTES
MAKES 1 JAR
I invented this recipe for chilli con carne spice mix because I love the fragrance of freshly ground spices.
Spicy Bean Burgers
ACTIVE TIME 20 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 2½ HOURS
MAKES 6-8 BURGERS
These spicy bean burgers are delicious, tender and very much appreciated by vegetarians, vegans and meat eaters alike!
Nanaimo Bars
ACTIVE TIME 30 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 1.5 DAYS
MAKES 40 PIECES
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!