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…
Photo courtesy taste.com.au Every Australian knows the joy of biting into a hot, delicious meat pie, gravy running down your chin. I can’t resist a good meat pie, and I was craving one. Let’s be honest—nothing beats a homemade pie, right? Since I was heading out for a few hours, I figured it was the perfect…
You read that right—it’s a salt you can sprinkle on everything (well, everything savoury, let’s not get wild). It’s my secret weapon for giving meat or veggies that extra kick of flavour. When in doubt, I reach for this and let the zing do its thing. Now, you’ll notice that there are no spoon or…
These little treats have been blowing up on social media lately. I couldn’t track down a proper recipe, so I went full mad scientist and made my own. Honestly? It’s pretty awesome—and it’s been saving me from a full-blown chocolate meltdown this Easter, minus the sugar crash! Save Print Chocolate Brownie Bliss Balls Author: ThermoGourmand Recipe…
I seem to have lost my Slab Chocolate Cake mojo lately. I have had so many failures! They’ve either sunk in the middle, cracked badly or just been rubbery! I lost my original recipe and have not been able to replicate it until now! Here it is and it’s a ripper. Use for birthday cake…
When I find myself gaining a couple of kilos that I don’t need, I immediately switch my diet to low carb, high fat. It’s the fastest and safest way to lose weight without sacrificing foods I love. I mean, who’s not to like bacon and eggs, or creamy scrambled eggs for breakfast? I do miss…
I recently told a Thai chef that I had made my own Massaman paste with 12 ingredients! She then quietly told me hers has 21 ingredients, many of which she sources in her home country. That got me thinking. Although we can make our own curry pastes in the Thermomix, they don’t always taste quite…
I’m hesitant to call this French Dressing, but it is based on that classic oil and vinegar base. I have added a few ingredients that aren’t in a traditional French Dressing. We love it and hope you do, too. Save Print Salad Dressing Author: ThermoGourmand A tangy and sweet dressing for all sorts of salads…
Those delicious breadsticks that you often see in restaurants are so easy to make! Watch my video below. Save Print Grissini Author: ThermoGourmand Recipe type: Snack : Italian Super easy delicious crispy breadsticks to make at home Ingredients 300g water 2 tsp yeast 1 heaped tsp honey 500g baker’s flour 2 tsp salt Method Weigh water into…
This is an old favourite in our family. When the Vitabrits packet is empty with just crumbs in the bottom, there’s usually enough to make the slice. It’s very moreish and takes just minutes to make. Save Print Chocolate Vitabrits Slice Author: ThermoGourmand Recipe type: Slice A moreish crunchy slice that’s perfect for lunchboxes. Ingredients 150g…
Hi! I'm Megan and I used to live in Nyabing, WA, Australia. Living in the bush had its pluses, but there were also a few minuses for a person like me who loves her food, loves cooking and enjoys trying new things. I put together this blog to help those who love food, love to cook and ...