Recipes & kitchen notes
A decade of recipes from the school on Gloucester Road — the chilli con carne people drive across Bristol for, Spanish home cooking, breads and bakes, and the things our youngest cooks make on Saturdays. Every one of them gets taught, in some form, in a class downstairs.
Vegan Rhum Truffles
September 2020
This is an incredible versatile and flexible chocolate truffle recipe, it’s very smooth and creamy... you wouldn’t know it was vegan. It's perfect as a…
Whole eggs in coconut masala (egg molee)
May 2020
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves 4 This is a nice, simple vegetarian egg curry with a delicate coconut masala. The…
Perfect Gazpacho
May 2020
The perfect Gazpacho To me this is sunshine in a plate. The amassing flavours of tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and garlic are just perfect for this very…
Bread options without yeast or bread flour
May 2020
Bread options without yeast or bread flour Who’d have thought we’d become a nation of bakers all of a sudden? If the supermarket baking shelves are empty…
Gambas Al Ajillo (Garlic Prawns)
May 2020
Gambas al Ajillo We have in the North of Spain the Basque region which also produce pintxos, which are another take on tapas, but usually served on bread…
Croquetas de Pollo
May 2020
CROQUETAS DE POLLO or chicken croquettes The chicken croquettes are a common side dish as a starter when eating tapas. This is because thanks to the white…
Spanish Garlic Mushrooms
May 2020
Spanish Garlic Mushrooms This is a very quick and easy tapa generally found in tapas bars all over Spain. INGREDIENTS 5 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic…
May 2020
SALTED CARAMEL AND CHOCOLATE BROWNIES PREP TIME 40 mins COOK TIME 40 mins TOTAL TIME 1 hour 20 mins Serves: 18 INGREDIENTS Pretzel crust - 75g plain flour…
Quick chickpea and spinach curry
May 2020
Quick chickpea and spinach curry Feeds 2 takes 20 minutes This is one of the fastest ways to make a quick quick chickpea and spinach curry. Using canned…
Parmesan-baked ricotta terrine with Tomato, olive and basil salad
May 2020
Parmesan-baked ricotta terrine with Tomato, olive and basil salad This recipe is a great entertaining idea, a make ahead starter which never fails me. The…
Moroccan meatball Tajine with lemon & olives
May 2020
Moroccan meatball tagine with lemon & olives Prep 20 min cook 40 min recipe 2 people Ingredients 1 1/2 onions, peeled 150 grs minced lamb and 150 grs…
Rhubarb and custard cake
May 2020
Rhubarb and custard cake 1 quantity roasted rhubarb (see recipe, below method) 250g pack butter, softened, plus extra for greasing or stork 150g pot…
Rye Sourdough bread
May 2020
This recipe produces a rich, dark loaf that is packed with flavour. As it contains only rye flour, it won't rise like a wheat loaf, and its dense…
Grissini
May 2020
GRISSINI DAY 1 - POOLISH INGREDIENTS 50ml cold water 2g fresh yeast (or 3g instant/quick/fast-acting dried yeast) 50g strong white flour METHOD Measure…
Soda Bread
May 2020
SODA BREAD Soda Bread is ridiculously easy to make and the results are delicious. If you don't have buttermilk just make your own add a tbsp of lemon…
Ciabatta
May 2020
CIABATTA This crispy, chewy, open-textured Italian bread is a joy to make and an even bigger joy to consume. INGREDIENTS 400g strong white flour 8g salt…
FOCACCIA
April 2020
FOCACCIA This beautiful Italian olive oil bread can be topped with an array of seasonal produce. It makes the perfect centrepiece to any family feast…
Overnight white bread
April 2020
Lockdown has meant that more and more people are baking at home. In the next few days I will upload recipes for bread and other baking recipes which you…
Easy steps to make a sourdough starter from scratch
April 2020
Easy Steps To Making A Sourdough Starter From Scratch How does one begin the journey of making naturally leavened bread? It starts with, well, making an…
Tomato soup with jamon and Idiazábal
December 2019
Tomato soup with jamon and Idiazábal This is my interpretation of the tomato soup that you can find in many Basque restaurants. Yum yum! Serves 6…
Pinchos Morunos Recipe
July 2019
Pinchos Morunos This is possibly my favourite way of eating meat. These are so tender that they do melt in your mouth. Enjoyed in bars all over Spain…
FATAYER BI SABANEKH (LEBANESE SPINACH TURNOVERS)
June 2018
FATAYER BI SABANEKH (LEBANESE SPINACH TURNOVERS) Fatayer bi sabanekh (Lebanese spinach turnovers) are little pies popular throughout the Middle East. They…
Frozen fruit terrine
June 2018
Frozen fruit terrine INGREDIENTS 3 sheets of gelatine 100g caster sugar 130ml water 100ml pomegranate juice 1 oranges 200g raspberries 200g blueberries…
BASBOUSA WITH ORANGE AND CARDAMOM SYRUP
May 2018
BASBOUSA WITH ORANGE AND CARDAMOM SYRUP • 400 gr semolina flour • 100 gr plain flour 50 grs ground almonds • 50 gr caster sugar • pinch of salt • 100 gr…
Moroccan bread- Khobz dyal Zraa‘
May 2018
Khobz dyal Zraa‘ (Moroccan bread) Baking homemade bread is a daily affair in many Moroccan homes, and those who do so are very inclined to use a mix of…
Mini Vanilla Pound Cake
May 2018
Mini vanilla pound cake Makes: 8-9 mini cakes. Prep Time: 20 minutes. Cook Time: 25 minutes. Total Time: 2 hours (includes cooling) Ingredients: 220 grs…
Moroccan Kefta Tagine Recipe
May 2018
Moroccan Kefta Tagine Recipe The Moroccan Kefta Tagine Recipe is a favourite of children and adults alike, Kefta Mkaouara (or Mkawra) is a presentation of…
Spanish omelette
May 2018
Spanish Omelette No doubt about it, the Spanish omelette is the most commonly served dish in Spain and it is known as a tortilla de patatas . It is such a…
Spanish Grilled Aubergine with tomato vinaigrette
May 2018
Spanish Grilled Aubergine with tomato vinaigrette Aubergines are a very common vegetable in the Mediterranean, particularly in Spain. This aubergine dish…
Tart tatin
May 2018
Tart tatin This fabulous tarte tatin with gorgeously tender and buttery pastry laid over a bed of caramelised apples, then flipped over after baking. You…
Cheesy pretzel twists
May 2018
Cheesy Pretzel Twists Makes: 18-20 twists. Prep Time: 1 hour. Total Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Ingredients: 300ml warm water, plus 9 more cups for step 5 1…
Strawberry and rhubarb custard pie
May 2018
Strawberry and rhubarb custard pie This Strawberry and Rhubarb custard pie will not fail to impress. Fresh strawberries and rhubarb are mixed with an eggy…
Chocolate truffle tart
May 2018
Chocolate truffle tart This lovely chocolate truffle tart is perfect for company; it's rich, impressive and quick! In our cookery classes in Bristol, we…
Deliciously easy lemon tartlets
May 2018
Deliciously easy lemon tartlets Here at Cooking it we love lemons and puddings. Simple and delicious puddings that you can make in no time. This easy…
Easter in Bristol with the kids
March 2018
Easter in Bristol with the kids Celebrate Easter by exploring the delights that Bristol has to offer this Bank Holiday. Enjoy the occasion with friends…
Thai Green Vegetable Lime Currry
December 2017
Thai Green Vegetable Lime Curry This fragrant Thai green vegetable lime curry is packed with Tenderstem broccoli, sugar snap peas and meaty aubergine. In…
Korean Beef and Cucumber Bimbibap
December 2017
Korean Beef and Cucumber Bibimbap Bibimbap is a Korean classic and literally translates to 'mixed rice bowl'. Our Korean Beef and Cucumber Bimbibap is…
Roast John Dory, Alubias the Tolosa and pancetta
December 2017
Roast John Dory, Alubias the Tolosa and pancetta Roast John Dory, Alubias the Tolosa and pancetta, is a dish made in heaven. It is simple but very tasty…
Merluza en salsa verde (Hake in Parsley sauce)
December 2017
Merluza en salsa verde (Hake in parsley sauce) This is a very popular dish in Basque cooking. In Spain they normally use tinned asparagus. Ingredients for…
Chocolate pots with Tejas de Tolosa
December 2017
Chocolate pots with Tejas de Tolosa Typically served with coffee. Add drops of really good extra-virgin olive oil and a few flakes of salt to the…
Parisienne Spiced Chicken
November 2017
Parisienne Spiced Chicken with Balsamic Mustard Lentils and Roasted Chantenays. White peppercorns, nutmeg, paprika, clove buds, thyme, cinnamon, basil and…
French Beans with Orange Gremolata
November 2017
French Beans with Orange Gremolata Gremolata is a bright, herbal sprinkle made from fresh parsley, garlic, and citrus zest. Traditionally used to top…
Thermomix black olive biscuits
October 2017
Thermomix black olive biscuits These biscuits are phenomenal, filled with a mixture of parmesan and mascarpone cheese. Delicious for a party as a canapé…
Easy Cinnamon Rolls
July 2017
Easy Cinnamon Rolls These easy Cinnamon rolls are perfect to make with the children. They are delicious and will leave your house smelling like Christmas…
Cooking with children Indian Food
July 2017
Cooking with children Indian Food Cooking with children Indian food is great fun. They can learn all about the country and the special ingredients which…
Cooking with Children Scotch eggs
July 2017
Cooking with Children Scotch Eggs scotch eggs aren't difficult for children to make. We made these on Thursday at our afterschool cooking class, the…
Cooking with Children Chocolate Biscotti
July 2017
Cooking with Children Chocolate biscotti These were a real hit when we made them in the Cooking club. They are not too difficult to make, children as…
Cooking with children Sweet Pizza
July 2017
Sweet Pizza Cooking with children sweet Pizza....What can I say? When we made this last in the cooking club it was just a real hit. Add in the mix 6…
Thermomix Cheese and bacon pastries
June 2017
Thermomix Cheese and bacon pastries Thermomix Cheese and bacon pastries are so quick to make and are excellent for brunch, lunch or a picnic. If you like…
Thermomix granola clusters
June 2017
Home made Granola Clusters I’m a huge fan of breakfast… in fact it’s probably my favourite meal of the day. I’m one of those people that wakes up hungry!…
Thermomix Olive & Feta Pinwheels
June 2017
Thermomix Olive & Feta Pinwheels These are fab to take to a picnic, have with a warm bowl of soup or put in a child's lunch box. They are really easy and…
Easy Thermomix Fruit Loaf Recipe
June 2017
Easy Thermomix Fruit Loaf Recipe This is a really quick and easy fruit loaf recipe. It's really easy to make. I always use a loaf tin but you could def…
Thermomix Lemon Cod with anchovies
June 2017
Thermomix Lemon Cod with anchovies This is a great entertaining recipe which has Mediterranean Flavours. Prep 5 min cooks 25 min serves 2 people…
Mars Bars Cakes
June 2017
MARS BAR CAKES Ingredients for Mars Bar Cakes Serves: 20 slices 3 Mars Bars 75g margarine 3 tablespoons golden syrup 225g Rice Krispies 1 large plain…
Mini Rocky Road cakes
June 2017
Mini Rocky Road Cakes Ingredients for mini rocky road cakes Makes: 10 cakes 1 mug mini marshmallows 1 1/2 mugs chocolate buttons 1 mug broken digestive…
Thermomix Nutella Brownies
June 2017
Thermomix Nutella Brownies Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Total Time 35 minutes Servings 16 Ingredients ¾ cup dark chocolate 115 g unsalted…
Thermomix Chicken and Mushroom Risotto
June 2017
Thermomix Chicken and Mushroom Risotto Here is another Risotto for the Thermomix Ingredients for Chicken and Mushroom Risotto 1 clove garlic 1/2 of an…
Easy Caramel Slice
June 2017
Easy Caramel Slice Makes 24 Prep Time 30 min, Cook Time 4 hours Ingredients for the Easy Caramel Slice 1 cup (150g) of plain flour 1/2 cup of coconut 125g…
Courgette, Pea and Bacon Risotto
June 2017
Courgette, Pea and Bacon Risotto I do love Risotto! I used to hate making it before I had a Thermomix simply because it took so long or so much of my…
QUICK CINNAMON ROLLS FOR TWO
June 2017
QUICK CINNAMON ROLLS FOR TWO First of all, I found this recipe for quick cinnamon rolls for two on Pinterest in dessertfortwo.com. I made them first to…
Chicken Cacciatore Thermomix
June 2017
Chicken Cacciatore Thermomix is so unbelievably easy to make and the results are fantastic! Try it seriously it won't disappoint you. Serve with mash…
Thai Chilli Chicken and Basil
May 2017
Thai Chilli Chicken and Basil I love Thai food, out of all the Asian cuisines I think it is the best. Thai cooking places emphasis on lightly prepared…
Escalivada
May 2017
ESCALIVADA Catalonians eat this dish as a first course or as an accompaniment to meats. The special characteristic of these roasted vegetables is their…
Salmorejo
May 2017
SALMOREJO Salmorejo is from Cordoba, similar to Gazpacho. We serve it as a starter or first meal and must obvoiusly be chilled before eating. In the South…
Very easy very cheesy courgette fritters
May 2017
Very easy very cheesy courgette fritters These are extremelly easy to make for the children and the results are lovely! This is an easy way to sneak in…
Thermomix Cauliflower Soup
May 2017
Thermomix Cauliflower Soup When the weather is cooling down, there really is no better time to make a batch of Thermomix Cauliflower Soup. It’s quick…
Homemade Baileys Thermomix
May 2017
Homemade Baileys Thermomix Hands up if you love Baileys Irish Cream? Well you’re going to absolutely adore this Thermomix Baileys recipe then! It’s…
Nutty chicken lollipop
May 2017
Nutty chicken lollipop These chicken popsicles look great and are perfect for birthday parties. Ingredients 2 skinless chicken breasts 2tbsp flour 2tbsp…
Young children's cookery recipes-VEGGIE SAMOSAS
May 2017
Young children's cookery-Veggie samosas Young fingers will love making these. They are fun to make, are bursting with good stuff and they are quite…
Condensed Milk biscuits Thermomix
May 2017
Condensed Milk biscuits Thermomix These are super easy to make with the Thermomix, but they are easy too making them manually. It just takes a bit longer…
Israeli Cous cous salad Thermomix
May 2017
Israeli Cous cous salad Thermomix (serves 4) This Israeli cous cous salad Thermomix is a fantastic salad to make the whole year round. This Salad can also…
Chocolate Dripping Cake
May 2017
Chocolate Dripping Cake Cooking time 1hr Serves 24 people This cake has got a lot of ingredients and it is very rich, it is also very time consuming. But…
Prawn and chicken laksa Thermomix
April 2017
Prawn and Chicken Laksa Thermomix This is one of those thermomix recipes which does not fail to impress. Despite having many ingredients this Thai Laksa…
Spinach & Anchovy Relish Thermomix
April 2017
Spinach & Anchovy Relish Thermomix This Spinach & Anchovy Relish Thermomix is from chef Paul Wilson, who is well known for creating unpretentious…
Children's Cookery Classes Sweetcorn Fritters
April 2017
Sweetcorn Fritters These are popular in southern American states and are great eaten with friends and family. Children love them and are really easy for…
Children's cookery classes: Easy tomato soup with cheesy dough balls
April 2017
Easy tomato soup Children's cookery classes This tomato soup will make you and your kids smile. It makes a lovely light meal when served with crispy bread…
Squid in paprika sauce Thermomix
April 2017
Squid in paprika sauce Thermomix I had a dinner party last night with some lovely friends and this was one of the recipes I made. It is ridiculously easy…
The Best Chilli Con Carne EVER
March 2017
The best Chilli con Carne EVER! I went to Mexico in February and my friend’s mum made this chilli con carne, which it is easily the BEST I have ever…
My Top Secret Tips for the Thermomix
March 2017
The Thermomix mindset and my top secret tips! When you work with a recipe which is not Thermomix converted, I always work backwards. Once I have set my…
Salmon Mouse Thermomix
March 2017
Salmon Mouse with the Thermomix TIME: 17 MIN. INGREDIENTS FOR 12 small servings - 12 cooked whole prawns - 250 gr smoked salmon - 100 gr double cream -…
Ricotta and lemon cake Thermomix
March 2017
Ricotta and lemon cake Thermomix Whenever I had cooked with Ricotta cheese it had been like stuffing fresh pasta and combined with spinach or made a…
Thermomix Teriyaki sauce
March 2017
Thermomix teriyaki Sauce This teriyaki sauce is fabulous with your favourite choice of meat, vegetables and noodles or rice. I wanted to make teriyaki…
How to make the best ever Rice Krispie treat!
March 2017
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST EVER RICE KRISPIE TREAT RECIPE You will need: Rice Krispie Cereal Mini Marshmallows Butter Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a medium…
Giant Jammie Dodger
February 2017
Giant Jammie Dodger INGREDIENTS 160g caster sugar 320g unsalted butter 480g plain flour Strawberry/raspberry jam 2x 8″/23cm loose-base tart/cake tin, a…
Thermomix Thai prawn soup
February 2017
Thermomix Thai prawns soup The mixture of flavors that are produced in Thai cuisine are very characteristic and takes us to very distant landscapes. If…
Thermomix Ham or chicken croquetes
February 2017
I made these 3 weeks ago for the monthly meeting in our Thermomix branch. They did disappear in about 15 minutes. I believe there were at least 40…
Beetroot soup with feta and sourdough croutons
February 2017
This soup is super easy to make with the Thermomix. It is a brilliant immune system. I am a big lover of beetroot in any shape and form. The fabulous…
Thermomix Hot Cross Buns
February 2017
Thermomix Hot cross buns are absolutely beautiful. They are perfect for breakfast or in the afternoon when you are feeling slightly hungry and want to eat…
Easy cheese garlic dough balls
February 2017
Easy cheesy garlic dough balls INGREDIENTS 300ml warm water 25ml warm whole milk 1 ½ tsp caster sugar 7g easy bake yeast 400g plain 100g semolina ½ tsp…
ICE CREAM IN A BAG
February 2017
ICE CREAM IN A BAG INGREDIENTS ½ cup milk ½ cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Additional flavors (chocolate chips, chopped…
NO BAKE MALTESERS CAKE
February 2017
No bake maltesers cake I think that this recipe would suit a lot of children, as long as the space is quite large! And I think that they will have a great…
Best thermomix cocktail
February 2017
Best thermomix cocktail i really like cocktails, although for me nothing beats a good Mojito but It I had to swap my beloved Mojito for another cocktail…
"Caldoso" rice with chicken and vegetables for thermomix
February 2017
Caldoso (also known as Arroz Caldoso) is a dish which has its origins from Spain. It literally means "brothy rice" and consists of broth (bouillon) and…
Mousse of foie gras and goat cheese with caramelized apples
January 2017
Mousse of foie gras and goat cheese with caramelized apples Ingredients: - 100 gr. water - 1/2 - 1 apple peeled and cut into thin slices - 1 tablespoon…
Grandma’s Baked Cheesecake
January 2017
Grandma’s Baked Cheesecake This cheesecake is based on the Basque Cheese cake. In Bilbao you can find the in many restaurants. It is extremely easy to…
Thermomix Chunky fish chowder
January 2017
CHUNKY FISH CHOWDER I do love fish chowder and I had never made it in theThermomix. I could not really work out how was the best way to do so that the…
Marrocan Chicken with Cous Cous Themomix
January 2017
Marrocan Chicken with Cous Cous Themomix 50 g olive oil, 40 g raisins, 100 g raw skinless almonds, 150 g quarter onions, 1 clove garlic, 3 pear tomatoes…
Monkfish with Prawns in spicy sauce Thermomix
January 2017
Monkfish with Prawns in spicy sauce Thermomix Ingredients: 500g of monkfish, 100g of peeled frozen prawns, 30g extra virgin olive oil, 1 onion, 2 cloves…
Mussels in cava sauce with Thermomix or without it
January 2017
It was the first time that I made this recipe of mussels in cava sauce and will not be the last, because I liked it very much. I used the Thermomix to do…
Spaguetti Carbonara Thermomix
January 2017
Spaghetti Carbonara This traditional recipe for Spaghetti carbonara is the traditional one, which you would have Italy, but with the Thermomix. A dish so…
Thermomix 4 cheeses Quiche
January 2017
Quiche four cheeses Cooking time: 20 mins Total time: 40 mins Servings: 6 Recipe Quiche with four cheeses with Thermomix ®, a typical French dish that you…
MIni Victoria Sponges
January 2017
Another little creation that children can make themselves with not too much trouble or help from a grown up MINI VICTORIA SPONGE CAKES For the sponge 175g…
Brownie Truffles
January 2017
BROWNIE TRUFFLES I feel that I have to share this with you! I made them for Christmas and they are just fantastic. I found them searching for truffles on…
Cream of seafood thermomix
December 2016
Thermomix Cream of seafood Serves: 6 Shellfish recipe with Thermomix®. Use the seafood that best suits your taste and your pocket. Ingredients: For the…
Turrón Themomix
December 2016
Turrón is a confection, typically made of honey, sugar, and egg white, with toasted almonds or other nuts, and usually shaped into either a rectangular…
Easy Mojito icecream
December 2016
My favourite cocktail turns ice cream. Cool down with this easy to make no-churn mojito ice cream flavoured with lime, mint and plenty of rum. No-Churn…
My take on a chicken and lime curry
December 2016
This healthy chicken & lime curry is easy to make and jam-packed full of flavour from the homemade curry paste. It’s low in calories and more than 3 of…
Duck with orange, fennel and cinnamon
December 2016
Duck with orange, fennel and cinnamon Serves 2 Ingredients 2 fatty duck breasts 2 tablespoons fennel seeds 200g curing salt 120g granulated sugar Zest of…
Thermomix Chocolate and Pistachio fudge
December 2016
"Fudge" originates from the United States. It is a soft but firm caramel made with milk, sugar (or condensed milk) and butter, and to which we can add…
Thermomix Hake with beans and clams
December 2016
I think this is a good recipe for a special occasion. We like it a lot, the last time I did it was a couple of weeks ago and it was my husband who…
Thermomix Mussels in a Brava Sauce
December 2016
Thermomix Mussels in a Brava Sauce I do love mussels, but I like them better when married with some spiciness. This recipe only has 1/2 a spoon of paprika…
Thermomix Best Sausage casserole
November 2016
Thermomix Best Sausage casserole One of my daughters loves Sausage casseroles! I used to make them in the stove. Last night I attempted to make it in the…
The cleanest way to melt chocolate in the Thermomix
November 2016
This is the cleanest and easiest way to melt chocolate in the Thermomix. We will need - 500 gr. water - Up to 300 gr. any type of chocolate - A piping bag…
Breakfast Thermomix Granola Clusters
November 2016
Breakfast Thermomix Granola Clusters I love breakfast… in fact it’s probably my favourite meal of the day. When I was younger I would often skip breakfast…
Thermomix Easy Mini Choc Chip Banana Bread
November 2016
What do you do with very ripe bananas? Well you make a banana chocolate chip bread for breakfast. It takes no time at all and they are really nice…
Condensed milk biscuits with sprinkles
November 2016
Condensed Milk Biscuits Makes 50 With the Thermomix Prep Time5 min Cook Time20 min Total Time25 min Ingredients 180g butter 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or…
Thermomix Caramel slice
November 2016
Thermomix Caramel Slice Carmel Slice in 25 minutes? Yes please!!! Prep Time5 min Cook Time20 min Total Time25 min Ingredients 60g desiccated coconut 90g…
Apple pie cake
November 2016
I have a confession to make: This cake came out of my desire to not make a pie crust. I was planning on making an apple crumble pie and just did not feel…
Iberian pork cheeks with Pedro Ximenez wine. (Thermomix)
November 2016
Iberian pork cheeks with Pedro Ximenez wine. (Thermomix) The cheek or jowl is a cut of pork or beef (sometimes even ox) from fat parts found on both sides…
Thermomix Monkfish and prawns soup
October 2016
Thermomix Monkfish and prawns soup Ingredients for 6 servings: 500g peeled prawns and reserve the shells 500g monkfish tail without skin cut into pieces…
Thermomix Easy greek feta cheese cakes
October 2016
These Greek feta cheese cakes are a delicious snack Thermomix melting softness of milk with the intense flavor of feta cheese, resulting in a spongy mass…
Thermomix squid in lemon sauce
October 2016
Thermomix Squid in lemon sauce Time: 40 min for 4 people INGREDIENTS - 15 parsley gr - Oil 50 gr - 2 garlic cloves - 750 gr squid rings - 20 gr white wine…
Bunyols de Vent (Catalan style doughnuts)
October 2016
Bunyols de vent are enjoyed across Catalonia on All Saints’ Day (Tots Sants). The day is a bank holiday and is dedicated to the memory of the deceased…
Fajitas
October 2016
FAJITAS This are really tasty, from age 3 Kids will love to help out to make these. Give them an apron and start cooking! 4 chicken breast, cut into…
Spanish Orange and Almond cake
October 2016
Spanish Orange and Almond cake I remember that when I was small my grandmother used to make an orange cake, I loved it! I found this recipe in the Claudia…
Thermomix Tarta de Santiago
October 2016
Thermomix Tarta de Santiago Thermomix easy for the famous Santiago cake recipe. Ideal to celebrate the 25th of July, day of Santiago Apostol and day of…
Thermomix Carrot and Coconut Soup
October 2016
Carrot and Coconut Soup with Ginger, Chilli and Coriander Another delicious easy soup from your Thermomix! The addition of lentils and the flavour of…
Panettone Thermomix
October 2016
Panettone This fruited bread is an Italian Christmas speciality. Making it yourself is very easy with your Thermomix and will cost you a fraction of the…
Gooey Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
October 2016
GOOEY SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS This recipe comes from The Cookies and Cups Cookbook: 125+ sweet & savory recipes reminding you to always…
Thermomix Red Pepper "Jam"
October 2016
Red Pepper “Jam” - Pimientos Confitados This delicious condiment is much loved in Spain and it’s very easy to make in your Thermomix – tell your Spanish…
Red Pepper Flans
October 2016
Red Pepper Flans Delicate and delicious, this impressive starter is worth the effort - it's visually delightful and flavourful. It's one of my favourite…
Thermomix Chocolate creme Brûlée
October 2016
Dark Chocolate Crème Brulée - Jon Howe, Lumiere, Cheltenham Easy, very impressive, and delicious. I found this little gem of a recipe hidden in some…
HOST A THERMOMIX ® DEMONSTRATION In Bristol and surrounding areas
October 2016
HOST A THERMOMIX ® DEMONSTRATION In Bristol If you have never seen or used a Thermomix ®, you’ll be amazed at how much it can do. In addition to being…
Thermomix easy Soft Chocolate and Apricot Tartlets
October 2016
Thermomix easy Chocolate and Apricot Tartlets - Yolande Stanley I found this recipe last year looking in the internet for a nice pudding to make for a…
Thermomix homemade rice, almond and soya milks
October 2016
To have an allergy isn't fun and buying milks for intolerances is really expensive, with the thermomix you can save money making these milks and you know…
Thermomix Noodles with chicken, asparagus and peppers
October 2016
Thermomix Noodles with chicken, asparagus and peppers A good mid week supper for children and adults. TIME: 25 MIN. INGREDIENTS FOR 4 PEOPLE: - 1 clove…
Thermomix Salmon Mousse
October 2016
Thermomix Salmon mousse TIME: 17 MIN. Lovely and a very easy started for any dinner party, I have made it in shot glasses but It make 6 with a larger…
Many Tips to use better your Thermomix
October 2016
Rice flour Ingredients: From 150 gr. to 500 gr. of rice Preparation: Put the rice the Thermomix bowl, close lid. Program 1 minute, progressive speed 5-10…
Panna cotta Thermomix
October 2016
The Perfect Thermomix Panna Cotta Panna cotta means “cooked cream” in Italian, and it is a delightful delicately set dessert. Serves 8 to 10. Ingredients…
Catalan beef stew with chocolate
October 2016
Catalan Beef Stew with Chocolate (Estofat de Bou amb Xocolata) This is an authentic recipe from the Catalan Cuisine. I make it again and again…
Cauliflower and chickpea curry
October 2016
Cauliflower and chickpea curry This vegetarian dish is perfect for a main meal or lunch, or served as a side dish. The mix of spices and chilli powder…
The benefits of the Thermomix
October 2016
The benefits which I have found since I have owned one: TIME It is like having an extra pair of hands in the kitchen which does all the work for you…
Thermomix Dinner rolls
October 2016
Thermomix Dinner Rolls, soft and fluffy . Serves 7 Prep Time 2 hr Cook Time 30 min Total Time 2 hr 30 min Dough 220g lukewarm water 375g strong bread…
Fideuada
February 2016
Fideuada/ Catalan squid noodles The Fideuá is an exquisite , traditional recipe of the Valencian cuisine , whose name means noodle. The base is like an…
Pancakes for Breakfast anyone?
February 2016
Pancakes for breakfast anyone? I do love pancakes! Here are my 3 favourite. For the basic batter you'll need Ingredients 135g/4¾oz plain flour 1 tsp…
Breakfast Chocolate Cinnamon Buns
February 2016
The breakfast Chocolate Cinamon Buns recipe is from a 1960 magazine ad for Gold Medal Flour. Fragrant, warm cinnamon buns brim full of chocolatey flavor…
Little cod bites (Grassolets de Bacallá)
February 2016
Little cod bites (makes about 15) This are one of my favourite tapas. these are quite similar to the Bunyols de Bacallá but they have a thicker…
Monkfish, chorizo with butter beans and chickpeas kind of casserole
February 2016
Monkfish, chorizo with butter beans and chickpeas kind of casserole I am a proud Catalan and a self confessed foodie. I base a lot of my creative cooking…
The catalan cuisine
February 2016
I am from Barcelona and I love the way of life, the food, the people, the sun, the sea and the football, of course. Please go to this gorgeous city, it…
Escalivada or Catalan style ash roasted vegetables
February 2016
Escalivada, is a roasted vegetable dish is typical from the regions of Cataluya and Aragon. Its' name comes from a verb in Catalan meaning "to roast in…
Conill amb xocolata- Rabbit cooked with chocolate
February 2016
Conill amb xocolata or rabbit cooked with chocolate One of my favourite ways to cook rabbit it is with chocolate; chicken can also be cooked in the same…
Panellets (pine nuts and sweet potato sweets/cakes)
February 2016
Panellets are similar to marzipan with a slightly soft sweet potato filling, panellets, a traditional dessert of the All Saints holiday in the Catalan…
Self Saucing Hot Chocolate Fudge cake
February 2016
Self saucing Hot Fudge Cake This cake magically makes its own rich, thick chocolate fudge sauce while it bakes. Serve it with a big scoop of vanilla ice…
Thalia's best triple chocolate chip cookies ever!
January 2016
Thalia's best triple chocolate chip cookies ever! In my family everyone loves chocolate, this little babies are enough to give you a chocolate fix for a…
Siena's cheese and chilli scones
January 2016
Siena's cheese and chilli scones. My daughter Siena is mad about scones and mad a about cheese, so these cheese and chilli scones are heaven to her. She…
Nutella filled muffins
January 2016
Nutella filled muffins I have added in many of my blog posts how much my family loves anything to do with chocolate. This Nutella filled muffins are…
Ideas to cooking with children under 5's
January 2016
Cooking with children under 5. Recipes for Preschoolers (Ages 3 to 5) Begin with simple-assembly recipes, such as smoothies or sandwiches. Things like…
Raspberry and white chocolate scone and butter pudding
January 2016
I simply love this pudding! I love scones, white chocolate and raspberries, to me this is heaven on a plate! Ingredients 12 scones cut in half 50 g (2oz)…
Spanish CHURROS
January 2016
A churro is a fried-dough pastry—predominantly choux—based snack. Churros are very popular in Spain, churros can either be thin (and sometimes knotted) or…
Tortilla de Patatas or Spanish omelette
January 2016
I find that in this England people tend to think that Spanish Omelette is cooked with peppers, courgettes and herbs. The traditional Omelette is cooked…
Cooking with under 5's
January 2016
Cooking with under 5's Surely that you've heard it before: Cooking with your kids, especially cooking with under 5's, it is the best way to teach…
Pollo al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Chicken)
December 2015
Pollo al Ajillo Healthy, Easy, Juicy and Tender Garlic Chicken. You can relax and enjoy this classic Spanish garlic chicken recipe, it's easy to make. The…
Children’s cooking lessons
November 2015
Why take part in a children’s cookery lesson? Children's cooking lessons. A side from having fun and learning a new skill there are a few other skills and…
A Helpful Guide to Measurements
July 2015
A Helpful Guide to Measurements I find that these days with the help of the internet, we have more and more recipes which come from all over the world…
Cooking with Young Children
July 2015
Cooking with Young Children It can be a real pleasure for children of all ages. Start them young and with any luck they'll develop a lifelong love of the…
Why Cooking is Beneficial for Children
July 2015
Why cooking is beneficial for children? First of all, Cooking is fun! Most children love messing up in the kitchen, not only this means time with a grown…