I have been so happy all day today because I have made my first recipe from the new Quirky Cooking Cookbook. Last night, husband read the entire cook book and decided that he would like Beef Stroganoff with cabbage Noodles for dinner tonight.
So, I quickly popped to the shops this morning, stocked up on some meat and have made the most delicious Beef Stroganoff ever... I will be in the good books tonight! Just as well as I am heading out to dinner with the girls.
This recipe is ridiculously easy and only took 25 mins to make. The meat is super tender like it has been slow cooked for hours and the hint cayenne pepper adds to the dish.
I now have a massive list of my next Quirky Cooking recipes to make.
Here is the link to Quirky Jo's website which also has fantastic dishes to make. You won't be disappointed! http://quirkycooking.blogspot.com.au/
Happy cooking,
Jen X
With only a few hours left of holidays, I have been busy stocking the freezer with lunch box friendly food for the boys.
Today I have made Well Nourished No Nut Slice, Cookie Dough Balls, Healthy Choc-Coconut Slice and Basic Biscuits from The Organised Housewife.
I have personally sampled all items, the kitchen is clean and I am in total denial that I too have to return to work in the morning, Thank goodness there is only 10 more weeks till the next holidays!
Oh, I have made a little special surprise for staffroom bench too for morning tea to get us through the day.
Here are the yummy treat recipe links.
No Nut Slice - Well Nourished -
This is a no bake slice and is best kept in the fridge or freezer but is perfect to make instead of buying muesli bars.
http://wellnourished.com.au/no-bake-nut-free-muesli-bar/
Cookie Dough Balls - Thermomix Recipe Community -
Too quick to make and tastes exactly like cookie dough, these little balls are great.
http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/desserts-sweets-recipes/cookie-dough-bites/67037
Healthy Choc-Coconut Slice - Thermomix Recipe Community -
This is also a no bake slice and firms up easily in the fridge. Medium Poppet loves this chocolate slice!
http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/desserts-sweets-recipes/healthy-choc-coconut-slice/148272
Basic Biscuits - The Organised Housewife -
This recipe makes so many biscuits.. I halved the recipe, made 36 biscuits and have a tonne of dough left over in the freezer for another baking day. You can add whatever mix ins you like too.
http://theorganisedhousewife.com.au/recipes/100-cookies-from-1-mix/
Happy Sunday Night!
Jen X
I am exhausted today after running a half marathon and I can barely move my legs, but I was determined to use my Thermie to use up some vegetables in the fridge and make a yummy dinner for my cheer squad today.
In one hour and 15 minutes with a lot of down time, I made 3 dishes for dinner. I managed to make a Cauliflower, Zucchini and Leek Soup, Easy Pumpkin Soup and a Chicken and Mushroom Risotto. I was able to rest when they were cooking as I didn't need to stir. So thankful for my Thermie today!
I also had to make a fresh batch of vegetable stock that is the secret ingredient in all my Thermie dishes as it is full of flavour and one batch lasts 3 months in the fridge. The boys picked a soup for dinner and had a big bowl of risotto. Made my day :)
Here are the links to the recipes:
Cauliflower, Zucchini and Leek Soup - Thermomix Recipe Community -
This is my favourite soup! http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/soups-recipes/cauliflower-zucchini-leek-soup/95581
Pumpkin Soup - Thermomix Recipe Community -
I left out the chilli for the kids but otherwise this is the easiest pumpkin soup I have ever made.
http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/soups-recipes/nadias-punky-soup-pumpkin-soup/158893
Chicken Caesar Risotto - Thermomix Recipe Community -
I substituted the chorizo sausage for bacon and only added the spinach when I served it up. This was delicious!
http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/pasta-rice-dishes-recipes/clone-caesar-risotto-chicken-mushroom-and-chorizo/106412
So I have fed the troops, I am off to rest my legs and hopefully be back to normal tomorrow.
Happy Sunday Night!
Jen X
Yesterday was my big sister's birthday and my present to her was to make some treats for herself and the family while she is away so they don't have to worry about eating take away.
I made a little tray of treats for the girls to take on the plane and beyond and I will make a dinner each night for her husband, my mum and the three kids (Yes, she has 3 kids as well... she just needs a Thermie and we would be twins!!)
The special treats where apricot slice with 3 ingredients, a healthy carrot cake, my favourite vanilla and chia seed cupcakes and apricot and macadamia nut bliss balls. I will post the dinner selection when I've whipped them up!
Here are the links and recipes.
Apricot Slice - Thermomix Recipe Community -This recipe is a copy of the Cut out the Crap Recipe-
Only 3 ingredients, Apricots, coconut and chia seeds. Super delicious, healthy and quick to make.
http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/desserts-sweets-recipes/apricot-and-coconut-slice-cotc/160983
Carrot Cake - Well Nourished -
This cake is made with spelt flour, rapadura sugar and orange zest. This makes a very large slice cake or you could turn it into muffins or use a spring form cake tin.
http://wellnourished.com.au/carrot-cake-slice/
Vanilla and Chia Seed Cupcakes - Sistermixin -
This is my go to cupcake recipe now. Too easy and super simple everyday ingredients. I made a batch of chia seed cupcakes for my sister and traveling buddy but I halved the mixture and made choc chip cupcakes for my boys.
http://www.sistermixin.com/recipe-items/vanilla-chia-cupcakes-lemon-icing/
Apricot Bliss Balls - Thermomix Recipe Community -
I substituted the almonds for macadamias and I used cacao powder. Super moist balls that held together really well. You could add protein or other yummy ingredients too.
http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/desserts-sweets-recipes/apricot-almond-and-cashew-bliss-balls/157942
Stay tuned for the main meal care parcels too.
Jen X
