Lunch & Dinner

Avoiding shredded chicken breast in the Thermomix

    I have a lot of people ask how I manage to cook chicken breast meals without shredding the chicken. Well it took me a long time and a lot of disappointing meals to work out how to do it. Boy do I mean A LOT of disappointing meals.   This is what I find work for me:   Preparation Make sure you don’t cut your chicken breast pieces too small. Mine are about 2cm x 2cm. I occasionally make the Thermomix hot before put the chicken in. If you can, saute onion, garlic etc first then add the chicken in. I don’t always do this but I find [...]

By |2020-06-01T12:48:10+10:00January 4th, 2019|Categories: Hints, Lunch & Dinner|Tags: , |2 Comments

Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Chicken

  So many have you have already bought Mixing It Slow Volume 2 (THANK YOU!) but for those who haven't or are on the fence I thought I would share with you one of my favourite recipes with you so that you can get a taste of the book and my cooking style. This recipe is so versatile I am sure it will come a regular in your household. I love recipes that can be served in so many different ways such as: In fresh brioche rolls Over rice Over jacket potatoes topped with cheese In wraps with salad  As a pie filling  Serve in vol au vaunts  In a [...]

By |2020-05-28T12:11:33+10:00July 30th, 2017|Categories: Lunch, Lunch & Dinner|3 Comments

Lemon Pepper Chicken and Asparagus

This delicious recipe comes from an issue of The 4 Blades Magazine called The 5 Ingredients Issue. This is the current issue of The 4 Blades Magazine and is jam packed full of recipes that use only 5 ingredients. Seriously! Click here to learn more about our amazing thermomixing magazine. Photo courtesy of The 4 Blades Magazine photography team. Tell me more about this issue We will help you make the most of the time you have in the kitchen! There are 45+ tried and tested Thermomix recipes in The 5 Ingredients Issue. Want to know more about The 5 Ingredients Issue? Simple but delicious breakfasts using only 5 ingredients. Our yummy Egg [...]

By |2020-05-28T13:14:18+10:00July 29th, 2017|Categories: Lunch & Dinner, The 4 Blades Collection, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Mexican Chicken Tacos

Join us  This delicious recipe comes from an issue of The 4 Blades Magazine called The Dinner Party Issue! Click here to learn more about our amazing thermomixing magazine.  If you are looking for a recipe that is quick, easy and will please almost anyone, this is the one to cook. Tacos are great for entertaining, as your guests can build their tacos any way they like. Vary the filings to suit your tastes.  Photo courtesy of The 4 Blades Magazine photography team. Tell me more about this issue We will help you make the most of the time you have in the kitchen! There are 45+ tried and tested Thermomix recipes [...]

By |2020-05-15T09:53:59+10:00July 29th, 2017|Categories: Lunch & Dinner, The 4 Blades Collection|0 Comments

5 Minute Tuna Salad

Join us  This delicious recipe comes from the brand new issue of The 4 Blades Magazine - The Fast Issue. This tuna salad is so versatile and quick, we are sure it will become a regular in your house. This is delicious served as is, in a sandwich with fresh crisp lettuce, on crunchy crackers, served as a dip or stirred through a lovely fresh salad. We told you it was versatile, didn’t we? Photo courtesy of The 4 Blades Magazine photography team. Tell me more about this issue We will help you make the most of the time you have in the kitchen! There are 45+ tried and tested Thermomix recipes in The [...]

By |2020-05-28T12:12:12+10:00April 10th, 2017|Categories: Lunch, Lunch & Dinner, The 4 Blades Collection|0 Comments

Salt and Pepper Calamari

Join us  This delicious recipe comes from the brand new issues of The 4 Blades Magazine - The Healthy Eating Issue. Make your own yummy salt and pepper calamari without all the batter! This seasoning mix is really delicious, and it allows you to create a quick summery meal. Serve with a delicious fresh salad for a light but nutritious meal. To make this meal even easier, ask your fishmonger to clean and slice the calamari for you. If you are doing it yourself, please be aware that there can be a thin film on the calamari that you will want to remove before eating. Photo courtesy of The 4 Blades Magazine photography team. Tell me [...]

By |2020-05-15T09:53:57+10:00March 1st, 2017|Categories: Lunch & Dinner, The 4 Blades Collection|0 Comments

Mexican Chilli

Join us  This delicious recipe comes from the brand new issues of The 4 Blades Magazine - The Thrifty Issue. This is a simple budget meal that really stretches to feed a large family. You can use a budget variety of mince as a base and make the most of tinned beans, corn and tomatoes to bulk it up. Serve with steamed rice to make this meal go the extra mile. Tell me more about this issue We will help you do more, with less! There are 50+ tried and tested Thermomix recipes in The Thrifty Issue. Want to know more about The Thrifty Issue? Our $1 Lunchbox Fillers are not only cheap, but [...]

By |2020-05-15T09:53:57+10:00February 1st, 2017|Categories: Lunch & Dinner, The 4 Blades Collection|0 Comments

Zucchini Slice

Join us  Today is the third day in our Freezer to Lunchbox #stockthefreezer 5 day challenge. This is where we cook one new recipe for five days to stock the freezer for the new school term. It is a fun free challenge that runs every school holiday period. If you missed the challenge and want to know when another is running sign up to our notification mailing list! Want last years challenge recipes? You can buy the e-book for $6. Click here for more information. Today I am sharing my Zucchini Slice recipe with you. After 3 years blogging you would have thought I would have posted it before but no.  This is a very, [...]

By |2020-05-15T09:53:56+10:00January 25th, 2017|Categories: Lunch & Dinner, Lunchbox|0 Comments

Chicken and Parmesan Pinwheels

Join us  Today is the second day in our Freezer to Lunchbox #stockthefreezer 5 day challenge. This is where we cook one new recipe for five days to stock the freezer for the new school term. It is a fun free challenge that runs every school holiday period. If you missed the challenge and want to know when another is running sign up to our notification mailing list! Want last years challenge recipes? You can buy the e-book for $6. Click here for more information. I thought I would share my Chicken and Parmesan Pinwheels recipe with you today! They are so delicious. I cant get enough of them. These are a great [...]

By |2020-05-15T09:53:56+10:00January 24th, 2017|Categories: Lunch & Dinner, Lunchbox|1 Comment

Garlic Prawns

Join us This delicious recipe comes from the brand new issues of The 4 Blades Magazine - The On The Road Issue. When camping by the sea, one of the most common foods available are prawns. There are so many ways to flavour them for a very simple and quick meal. These are so quick and easy to whip up that they make for a great summer time meal. Simply grill on the BBQ and serve with a simple salad. These garlic prawns will become your next favourite prawn dish! Tell me more about this issue Ever wondered about the best recipes to cook when travelling with your mixer? Or perhaps you [...]

By |2020-05-28T12:02:34+10:00October 3rd, 2016|Categories: Lunch & Dinner, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Ham and Cheese Roll Ups

Join us I was wondering what recipe to share with you as the final recipe of the week. This week I have posted a new lunchbox recipe each day on the blog and whilst they have all been very budget friendly and easy, this one is a real winner.  I decided I would share this super easy recipe for Ham and Cheese Roll Ups as this is one that the kiddies love getting involved with. This makes for a great change from the usual sandwich or bread roll. This recipe comes from my Ready. Steady. Lunch! Mini Cookbook (This book is jam packed full of lunchbox friendly goodies so check [...]

By |2020-05-28T12:02:43+10:00September 30th, 2016|Categories: Lunch & Dinner, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Chicken, Feta and Spinach Sausage Rolls

Join us This delicious recipe comes from The 4 Blades Magazine - The Easy Issue. Sausage rolls are a massive hit in our house. They make for such a great quick dinner teamed up with some salad or steamed veggies. These Chicken, Feta and Spinach Sausage Rolls are a twist on the traditional variety and really are delicious. Photo courtesy of The 4 Blades Magazine photography team. Tell me more about this issue Want to know more about The Easy Issue.? What can you create in only 5 Ingredients, or less? How about Inside Out Chicken Kievs, or the most delicious Peanut Butter Biscuits? Yes please! We break down delicious recipes [...]

By |2020-05-15T09:53:52+10:00September 12th, 2016|Categories: Lunch & Dinner, Lunchbox, The 4 Blades Collection|0 Comments

10 Veggie Tomato Paste and Pizza Sauce

Join us This week we are running another round of #freezertolunchbox 5 day challenge. This edition is all about hidden veggies. Yesterday we cooked our 12 Veggie Hidden Pizza Wheels. The tomato paste we made is so delicious I just had to share it on the blog this week. If you missed the challenge and want to know when another is running sign up to our notification mailing list! This tomato paste is delicious and jam packed full of veggies - 10 in fact! This will make a large amount so its perfect to freeze and keep handy for the next pizza night and when tomato paste or pizza sauce [...]

By |2020-05-15T09:53:52+10:00July 6th, 2016|Categories: Condiments, Bastes and Marinades, Lunch & Dinner|0 Comments

Indian Inspired Sweet Potato, Spinach and Lentil Stew

Join us This delicious recipe comes from the brand new issues of The 4 Blades Magazine - The Dinners Issue.  I created this recipe for our Soups and Stews section of The Dinners Issue which launched July 1st. Oh boy is this a delicious stew. It has a subtle curry flavour, a slight sweetness and a delicious subtle coconut flavour. This was a complete fluke and oh boy is it delicious and is a regular in our house now. It may look very basic (and even unappetizing) but the flavour is delicious! To add meat to this dish, you can add a diced chicken breast to the basket then place [...]

By |2020-05-15T09:53:51+10:00July 3rd, 2016|Categories: Lunch & Dinner, The 4 Blades Collection|0 Comments

Slow Cooked Chilli Con Carne

  Join us Yesterday morning I launched my newest cookbook - Mixing It Slow. Combining your thermo mixer and slow cooker to create delicious family meals has never been easier. Mixing It Slow contains 50 delicious recipes from pies to pastas, to stews and casseroles and even desserts. Much to my surprise Mixing It Slow sold out within 4 hours. Today I opened up the second print run preorder (and I have less than 80 copies left! I might need to see if I can add some more on to my order at this rate) so if you want to purchase a copy for yourself be sure to jump on [...]

By |2020-05-28T12:03:32+10:00June 14th, 2016|Categories: Lunch & Dinner, Slow Cooker, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Stroganoff Meatballs

Join us This delicious recipe comes from the brand new issues of The 4 Blades Magazine - The Steaming Issue Vol II.  Stroganoff is such a popular dish in many homes I thought why not try it with meatballs! This quickly became a favourite in our house and featured regularly over the last year. This is a delicious meal perfect for the colder months ahead. Team up with some delicious hot pasta or mashed potato and steamed vegetables. However you serve it we are sure it will impress. Photo courtesy of The 4 Blades Magazine photography team. Tell me more about this issue If you are not using your steaming [...]

By |2020-05-15T09:53:50+10:00June 1st, 2016|Categories: Lunch & Dinner|1 Comment

Mini Meatballs with Roasted Capsicum Sauce

Join us These delicious Mini Meatballs with Roasted capsicum Sauce comes from our recent #freezertolunchbox challenge. This challenge happens every school holidays. We cook 5 recipes total over the course of 5 days to stock the freezer with delicious snacks and lunches for the weeks and months ahead. It is a great way to get organised, try some new recipes and fun! Goodness me these are delicious! My partner can be defined as a meatball hater but boy did he love these meatballs. "These are actually really good!" he said before devouring the remaining meatballs on the baking tray. They are so simple, use basic ingredients but taste so good! [...]

By |2020-05-15T09:53:47+10:00May 13th, 2016|Categories: Lunch & Dinner, Lunchbox|1 Comment

Quick Chicken and Veggie Noodles

Join us This delicious Quick Chicken and Veggie Noodles recipe comes from my lunchbox mini cookbook Ready. Steady. Lunch! (available in e-book or print versions). It is a great recipe to whip up for a weeknight dinner or to have in the lunchbox taking only about 20-30 minutes to make and using a basic ingredients found in most kitchens.  Don’t forget to hang out with TRTLMT in all the cool places!    

By |2020-05-15T09:53:47+10:00May 11th, 2016|Categories: Lunch & Dinner, Lunchbox|1 Comment

Potato & Leek Soup with Garlic Croutons

Join us Today is is rainy and miserable and cold and blergh. It is perfect soup weather though and boy do I love soup. Given the weather I thought I would share with you my Potato and Leek Soup with Garlic Croutons. This soup is so thick and luscious! It makes the perfect comfort food on a cold and miserable day. Making your own yummy garlic croutons is nice and easy… you will wonder why you haven’t done it before! This recipe comes from The Classics Issue of The 4 Blades Magazine. The 4 Blades Magazine is a premium interactive digital magazine completely dedicated to getting the most out of [...]

By |2020-05-15T09:53:46+10:00May 9th, 2016|Categories: Lunch & Dinner|0 Comments

Lunchbox Noodle Frittatas

Join us We have just started our next round of our FREE Freezer to Lunchbox 5 day cooking challenge! This round is all about swapping the sandwich. Each day for 5 days we cook one new non-sandwich lunchbox recipe. We are keeping that theme going on the Facebook Page this week. I will be posting some great freezeable lunchbox recipes for you to enjoy! This is a quick and easy dish that kiddies love and is perfect for the lunchboxes! You can sneak in any extra veggies you like to which is great and you can certainly add some shredded chicken or ham to the recipe too for a meat [...]

By |2020-05-15T09:53:40+10:00April 11th, 2016|Categories: Lunch & Dinner, Lunchbox, Savouries|1 Comment

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