No rolling needed! A super simple pastry recipe perfect for small tarts.


No rolling needed! A super simple pastry recipe perfect for small tarts.

These cookies are crispy and delicious, just the way we like them Choc Chip Cookies – less sugar. These cookies are crispy and delicious, just the way we like them. Most choc chip cookies are chewy, but we’re not fans of soft chewy cookies. These ones also have less than half the sugar of regular…


If you’ve ever tried chicken luncheon meat from the deli, you’ll know that it’s less chicken and more fillers and very questionable ingredients. You can easily make your own chicken deli meat for sandwiches and salads. It’s very simple, just needs time in the fridge, so start this one a day ahead. Your Varoma does…

After being locked out of my website for the past few months, I’m very happy to say I’m finally back online — thanks to the wonderful support from Vodien. Over the coming days, I’ll be sharing some delicious Thermomix recipes here again, so keep an eye out! Unfortunately, I’m still unable to access my YouTube…

This pastry is the one I use when I make my Aussie Meat Pies. It’s sturdy enough to hold a lot of filling without falling to bits with the first bite. Yet, it’s still melt in the mouth. I use half butter, half lard because this gives the dough the right texture and strength. If…

A family favourite, Cream of Chicken Soup is easy to make with fresh ingredients. I sometimes have a couple of left over chicken thighs when making a curry or stir fry dish, so I always chop up and freeze for soup. Ready in under 30 minutes! A delicious and satisfying soup for the whole family….

Whenever I roast a chicken or buy a cooked chicken, I always keep all the bones to make liquid stock. No waste and good for the gut, home made chicken stock usually has to be reduced to concentrate the flavour. This is due to the fact that it needs a lot of water to…
Wow! What a machine! The TM7 exceeded my expectations in the very first cook I did – Marry Me Chicken Pasta. So smart, I didn’t have to do much at all except add ingredients and press ‘Play’. This one was made Low FODMAP with gluten free pasta, garlic flavoured olive oil and lactose free Parmesan…

Japanese curry stands apart from other types of curry due to its distinct sweetness. While it shares many ingredients with Indian curry, Japanese curry incorporates fruits like mandarin and honey to mellow the spice and add a gentle sweetness. A thick roux is also used, giving the dish a rich texture and a glossy, appealing…