80 RECIPEs THAT WERE mostly STORE BOUGHT BEFORE THE Thermomix

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80 RECIPEs THAT WERE mostly STORE BOUGHT BEFORE THE Thermomix

1. Condensed Milk

Ingredients:
200g sugar, 100g water, 100g milk powder, 50g butter

Steps:

  1. Add sugar and water to bowl. Cook for 8 minutes at 90°C, speed 3.
  2. Add milk powder and butter. Mix for 30 seconds at speed 5.
  3. Pour into a jar. Let cool.

2. Golden Syrup

Ingredients:
200g sugar, 60g water, 1 tbsp lemon juice

Steps:

  1. Add all to bowl. Cook for 20 minutes at Varoma, speed 2, no measuring cup.
  2. Pour into sterilised jar. Store in cool place.

3. Nutella-Style Chocolate Spread

Ingredients:
100g hazelnuts, 100g chocolate, 50g sugar, 100g milk

Steps:

  1. Roast and grind hazelnuts for 10 seconds at speed 8.
  2. Add sugar and blend 10 seconds.
  3. Add chocolate and milk, cook 5 minutes at 60°C, speed 3.

4. Peanut Butter

Ingredients:
300g roasted peanuts, pinch of salt, 1 tbsp oil (optional)

Steps:

  1. Blend peanuts 1 minute at speed 6.
  2. Scrape sides, blend 30 seconds more.
  3. Add oil if needed for creaminess.

5. Vanilla Extract Paste

Ingredients:
2 vanilla pods, 150g sugar, 100g water

Steps:

  1. Chop pods and add to bowl with sugar and water.
  2. Cook 10 minutes at 100°C, speed 2.
  3. Blend 30 seconds at speed 8.

6. Mayonnaise

Ingredients:
1 egg, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp mustard, 250g oil, salt

Steps:

  1. Add all except oil. Mix 1 minute at speed 4.
  2. Slowly drizzle in oil while mixing at speed 4.
  3. Blend extra 10 seconds at speed 5.

7. Ketchup

Ingredients:
500g tomatoes, 1 onion, 50g vinegar, 30g sugar, 1 tsp salt

Steps:

  1. Chop veg 5 seconds at speed 5.
  2. Cook 25 minutes at 100°C, speed 2.
  3. Blend 30 seconds at speed 8.

8. Balsamic Glaze

Ingredients:
250g balsamic vinegar, 50g brown sugar

Steps:

  1. Add to bowl. Cook for 15 minutes at Varoma, speed 2.
  2. Let cool and store.

9. Fruit Jam (Any)

Ingredients:
500g fruit, 250g sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice

Steps:

  1. Add all ingredients. Cook 25 minutes at 100°C, speed 2.
  2. Pour into jars, turn upside down to seal.

10. Butter

Ingredients:
500ml cream

Steps:

  1. Mix 1 minute at speed 5, then 1–2 minutes at speed 4 until butter forms.
  2. Strain and rinse. Add salt if desired.

11. Buttermilk

Ingredients:
Leftover whey from butter-making

Steps:

  1. Use the strained liquid after making butter as buttermilk.
  2. Store in fridge for 2–3 days.

12. Greek Yoghurt

Ingredients:
1 litre milk, 2 tbsp plain yoghurt (as starter)

Steps:

  1. Heat milk 10 minutes at 90°C, speed 2. Cool to 37°C.
  2. Add starter, mix 10 seconds.
  3. Incubate 8 hours at 37°C. Strain if needed.

13. Coconut Milk

Ingredients:
100g desiccated coconut, 500g hot water

Steps:

  1. Blend 30 seconds at speed 10.
  2. Strain through nut milk bag.

14. Almond Milk

Ingredients:
100g soaked almonds, 500g water

Steps:

  1. Blend 1 minute at speed 10.
  2. Strain through muslin or nut milk bag.

15. Tahini

Ingredients:
300g sesame seeds

Steps:

  1. Toast seeds, let cool.
  2. Blend 1 minute at speed 7.
  3. Scrape and repeat until smooth.

16. Pizza Dough

Ingredients:
500g flour, 300g water, 1 tsp yeast, 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp oil

Steps:

  1. Add all and knead 2 minutes.
  2. Rest 1 hour, then use.

17. Pasta Dough

Ingredients:
300g flour, 3 eggs, pinch salt

Steps:

  1. Mix 20 seconds speed 6.
  2. Knead 2 minutes.
  3. Rest, then roll and cut.

18. Hummus

Ingredients:
1 can chickpeas, 2 tbsp tahini, 1 garlic clove, lemon juice, olive oil

Steps:

  1. Add all to bowl. Blend 30 seconds speed 6.
  2. Scrape and repeat until smooth.

19. Pesto

Ingredients:
50g basil, 50g Parmesan, 30g nuts, 100g oil, 1 garlic clove

Steps:

  1. Add all ingredients. Blend 15 seconds at speed 7.
  2. Add more oil if needed.

20. Rice Flour

Ingredients:
200g uncooked rice

Steps:

  1. Blend 1 minute at speed 10.
  2. Use as gluten-free flour alternative.

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Here are Thermomix TM6 Make-It-Yourself Items 21–40, continuing from before. These are all things people used to buy at the store—but now you can make them easily at home with your Thermomix:

21. Self-Raising Flour

Ingredients:
500g plain flour, 2 tsp baking powder

Steps:

  1. Add flour and baking powder to the bowl.
  2. Mix 10 seconds at speed 4.
  3. Store in an airtight container.

22. Icing Sugar

Ingredients:
200g granulated sugar

Steps:

  1. Add sugar to the bowl.
  2. Blend 20–30 seconds at speed 10.
  3. Let the dust settle before opening.

23. Brown Sugar

Ingredients:
200g white sugar, 1 tbsp molasses or treacle

Steps:

  1. Add both ingredients to the bowl.
  2. Mix 10 seconds at speed 5.
  3. Store in a sealed jar.

24. Breadcrumbs

Ingredients:
Leftover bread (dry or toasted), torn into chunks

Steps:

  1. Add chunks to bowl.
  2. Blend 15 seconds at speed 7.
  3. Store or freeze for later use.

25. Garlic Paste

Ingredients:
100g garlic cloves, 50g oil

Steps:

  1. Peel and add garlic to bowl.
  2. Blend 10 seconds at speed 7.
  3. Add oil, mix 10 seconds at speed 4. Store in a jar.

26. Ginger Paste

Ingredients:
100g fresh ginger, 50g oil

Steps:

  1. Chop ginger into chunks. Blend 10 seconds at speed 7.
  2. Add oil and mix 10 seconds at speed 4.

27. Stock Paste (Vegetable)

Ingredients:
300g mixed vegetables, 1 garlic clove, herbs, 150g salt, 1 tbsp oil

Steps:

  1. Chop veg 10 seconds at speed 6.
  2. Add rest. Cook 20 minutes at 100°C, speed 2.
  3. Blend 1 minute speed 10. Store in jars.

28. Powdered Milk from Milk Powder

Ingredients:
250g milk powder, 100ml water

Steps:

  1. Mix for 30 seconds at speed 4.
  2. Use as milk in recipes.

29. Granola

Ingredients:
300g oats, 100g nuts, 50g honey, 50g oil, dried fruit

Steps:

  1. Mix all except fruit 10 seconds speed 4 reverse.
  2. Spread on tray and bake 20 minutes at 160°C.
  3. Add fruit after cooling.

30. Lemon Curd

Ingredients:
4 eggs, 200g sugar, 100g butter, juice of 2 lemons

Steps:

  1. Add all ingredients. Cook 20 minutes at 90°C, speed 3.
  2. Pour into sterilised jars.

31. Chocolate Ganache

Ingredients:
200g chocolate, 200ml cream

Steps:

  1. Chop chocolate 10 seconds speed 8.
  2. Add cream, heat 5 minutes at 50°C, speed 2.
  3. Let cool to thicken.

32. Cake Batter (All-In-One Sponge)

Ingredients:
200g flour, 200g sugar, 200g butter, 4 eggs, 2 tsp baking powder

Steps:

  1. Add all to bowl. Mix 30 seconds at speed 5.
  2. Pour into tin and bake.

33. Pancake Batter

Ingredients:
250g flour, 500g milk, 2 eggs, 1 tbsp sugar, pinch of salt

Steps:

  1. Add all ingredients. Blend 30 seconds at speed 5.
  2. Rest 10 minutes before using.

34. Whipped Cream

Ingredients:
300ml cold double cream, 1 tbsp icing sugar (optional)

Steps:

  1. Insert butterfly whisk. Whip 20–40 seconds at speed 3 until stiff peaks form.
  2. Watch closely to avoid over-whipping.

35. Bechamel Sauce (White Sauce)

Ingredients:
500ml milk, 50g flour, 50g butter, salt, nutmeg

Steps:

  1. Add all to bowl. Cook 7 minutes at 90°C, speed 4.
  2. Use in lasagna or gratins.

36. Hot Chocolate Mix

Ingredients:
200g chocolate, 100g milk powder, 50g sugar

Steps:

  1. Chop chocolate 10 seconds at speed 8.
  2. Add rest, blend 10 seconds at speed 6.
  3. Store in jar. Mix with hot milk to use.

37. Muesli Bars

Ingredients:
200g oats, 100g nuts/seeds, 100g honey, 50g butter

Steps:

  1. Melt honey and butter 3 minutes at 70°C, speed 2.
  2. Mix in dry ingredients. Press into tin. Chill until firm.

38. Custard

Ingredients:
500ml milk, 50g sugar, 3 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  1. Add all to bowl. Cook 7 minutes at 90°C, speed 4.
  2. Serve warm or cold.

39. Caramel Sauce

Ingredients:
200g sugar, 100ml cream, 50g butter

Steps:

  1. Melt sugar 10 minutes at Varoma, speed 2.
  2. Add cream and butter, cook 3 minutes at 100°C, speed 3.

40. Porridge

Ingredients:
100g oats, 500g milk or water, pinch salt, sweetener

Steps:

  1. Add all ingredients. Cook 10 minutes at 90°C, speed 2.
  2. Serve with fruit or syrup.

41. Chai Spice Mix

Ingredients:
3 tsp cinnamon, 2 tsp cardamom, 2 tsp ginger, 1 tsp cloves, 1 tsp nutmeg

Steps:

  1. Add all to bowl.
  2. Blend 10 seconds at speed 10.
  3. Store in jar and use in teas or baking.

42. Taco Seasoning

Ingredients:
2 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tsp chilli powder, salt

Steps:

  1. Add all to bowl. Blend 5 seconds at speed 6.
  2. Store in a dry jar.

43. Baking Powder

Ingredients:
2 parts cream of tartar, 1 part bicarbonate of soda

Steps:

  1. Add and mix 10 seconds at speed 4.
  2. Use in place of store-bought baking powder.

44. Flatbread Dough

Ingredients:
300g flour, 150g yoghurt, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt

Steps:

  1. Mix 10 seconds at speed 5. Knead 2 minutes.
  2. Roll flat and cook in dry pan.

45. Sourdough Starter (Day 1)

Ingredients:
100g flour, 100g water

Steps:

  1. Mix 10 seconds at speed 3.
  2. Transfer to a jar. Feed daily until bubbly.

46. Crème Fraîche

Ingredients:
250ml cream, 2 tbsp buttermilk

Steps:

  1. Mix together 10 seconds speed 3.
  2. Let sit at room temp for 12–24 hours.

47. Soft Cheese (Labneh style)

Ingredients:
500g yoghurt, 1 tsp salt

Steps:

  1. Mix 10 seconds speed 4.
  2. Place in muslin and drain overnight.

48. Oat Milk

Ingredients:
100g oats, 500ml water

Steps:

  1. Blend 30 seconds at speed 10.
  2. Strain through muslin or nut bag.

49. Cocoa Powder (from cacao nibs)

Ingredients:
100g cacao nibs

Steps:

  1. Blend 1 minute at speed 10.
  2. Store airtight. Use in baking.

50. Cracker Dough

Ingredients:
200g flour, 50g oil, 100g water, salt

Steps:

  1. Mix and knead 2 minutes.
  2. Roll thin, cut, and bake until crisp.

51. Honey Mustard Dressing

Ingredients:
1 tbsp mustard, 1 tbsp honey, 50g olive oil, vinegar

Steps:

  1. Add all. Blend 15 seconds speed 5.
  2. Store in fridge.

52. Herb Salt

Ingredients:
100g salt, 30g fresh herbs

Steps:

  1. Dry herbs first if needed.
  2. Blend 10 seconds at speed 10. Store.

53. Curry Powder

Ingredients:
1 tbsp cumin, coriander, turmeric, fenugreek, cinnamon, cardamom, chilli

Steps:

  1. Blend 10 seconds at speed 10. Store in jar.

54. Crispy Onions

Ingredients:
1 onion, 1 tbsp oil

Steps:

  1. Slice onion. Coat in oil.
  2. Bake or air fry until crisp.

55. Tomato Paste

Ingredients:
500g tomatoes, 1 tbsp oil, salt

Steps:

  1. Chop and cook 30 min at 100°C, speed 2.
  2. Blend and reduce to thick paste.

56. Apple Sauce

Ingredients:
500g peeled apples, 50g water, pinch cinnamon

Steps:

  1. Cook 15 minutes at 100°C, speed 2.
  2. Blend 20 seconds at speed 6.

57. Fruit Leather (Roll-Ups)

Ingredients:
300g fruit, 1 tbsp honey

Steps:

  1. Blend fruit 20 seconds speed 6.
  2. Spread thin on tray, dehydrate at 60°C until dry.

58. Vanilla Sugar

Ingredients:
200g sugar, 1 vanilla pod

Steps:

  1. Chop pod and add sugar.
  2. Blend 20 seconds speed 10.

59. Puff Pastry (Quick)

Ingredients:
250g flour, 200g cold butter, 100g water, salt

Steps:

  1. Chop butter and flour 10 seconds at speed 6.
  2. Add water. Knead 1 minute.
  3. Roll, fold, chill.

60. Doughnut Batter

Ingredients:
300g flour, 2 eggs, 100ml milk, 50g sugar, 50g butter, 1 tsp yeast

Steps:

  1. Mix and knead 2 minutes.
  2. Let rise, then shape and fry.

61. Lemon Sugar Scrub (non-edible)

Ingredients:
200g sugar, 50g coconut oil, zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  1. Mix all 20 seconds speed 3.
  2. Store in jar for skincare use.

62. Dishwasher Powder

Ingredients:
100g washing soda, 100g citric acid, 100g salt, 30 drops lemon oil

Steps:

  1. Blend 10 seconds speed 5.
  2. Use 1 tbsp per load.

63. Natural Room Spray

Ingredients:
200ml water, 10 drops essential oil, 1 tbsp alcohol

Steps:

  1. Mix in bowl or bottle by shaking.
  2. Store in spray bottle.

64. Nut Milk Pulp Crackers

Ingredients:
Leftover almond pulp, seeds, herbs, oil

Steps:

  1. Mix 30 seconds speed 4.
  2. Roll thin and bake until crisp.

65. Instant Hot Choc Mix

Ingredients:
100g chocolate, 50g cocoa, 50g sugar

Steps:

  1. Blend 15 seconds speed 10.
  2. Add 1 tbsp to hot milk.

66. Smoothie Base Cubes

Ingredients:
300g fruit, 100g yoghurt, 50g oats

Steps:

  1. Blend 30 seconds speed 6.
  2. Freeze in cubes for quick use.

67. Pikelet Mix (Mini Pancakes)

Ingredients:
250g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 eggs, 250ml milk, sugar

Steps:

  1. Blend 30 seconds speed 5.
  2. Cook small rounds in a pan.

68. Coconut Butter

Ingredients:
300g desiccated coconut

Steps:

  1. Blend 1–2 minutes speed 8, until creamy.
  2. Store in jar.

69. Ghee (Clarified Butter)

Ingredients:
500g unsalted butter

Steps:

  1. Cook 30 minutes at 100°C, speed 1 with MC off.
  2. Strain and store.

70. Jam Drops Dough

Ingredients:
250g flour, 150g butter, 100g sugar, 1 egg, jam

Steps:

  1. Mix and knead 1 minute.
  2. Roll into balls, press in jam. Bake 12 mins.

71. Energy Balls

Ingredients:
200g dates, 100g oats, 50g nuts

Steps:

  1. Blend 30 seconds speed 8.
  2. Roll into balls. Store chilled.

72. Falafel Mixture

Ingredients:
1 can chickpeas, garlic, onion, herbs, spices

Steps:

  1. Blend all 30 seconds speed 6.
  2. Form patties and pan-fry.

73. Ice Cream Base

Ingredients:
500ml cream, 4 egg yolks, 100g sugar, vanilla

Steps:

  1. Cook 8 minutes at 80°C, speed 4.
  2. Chill, then churn or freeze.

74. Coleslaw Dressing

Ingredients:
100g mayo, 50g yoghurt, vinegar, sugar

Steps:

  1. Blend 15 seconds speed 5.
  2. Pour over shredded cabbage.

75. Gluten-Free Flour Mix

Ingredients:
200g rice flour, 100g potato starch, 100g cornflour

Steps:

  1. Blend 10 seconds speed 5.
  2. Use in GF recipes.

76. Beetroot Dip

Ingredients:
200g cooked beetroot, 2 tbsp yoghurt, garlic, lemon

Steps:

  1. Blend 30 seconds speed 6.
  2. Serve with crackers.

77. Tzatziki

Ingredients:
200g Greek yoghurt, 1 cucumber, garlic, dill

Steps:

  1. Grate cucumber 5 seconds speed 5. Squeeze out liquid.
  2. Add rest and mix 10 seconds speed 4.

78. Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:
500g potatoes, 100ml milk, 50g butter, salt

Steps:

  1. Steam potatoes until soft.
  2. Add rest. Blend 20 seconds speed 4.

79. Fruit Sorbet

Ingredients:
400g frozen fruit, 50g sugar, 1 egg white (optional)

Steps:

  1. Blend 1 minute speed 10.
  2. Scrape and repeat if needed.

80. Almond Meal

Ingredients:
200g almonds

Steps:

  1. Blend 10–20 seconds at speed 9.
  2. Use in baking or gluten-free cooking.
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