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Save Money with Thermomix: Raspberry Jam

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Save money with Thermomix. It’s what we as owners and users say all the time. But finally, I’m able to share some of the cost savings with specific recipes like this raspberry jam recipe which is one of our household staples but also one that is a wow, demonstration recipe.

Why is it a wow recipe? Raspberry jam is so quick and delicious! I prefer to reduce the sugar: 350 g frozen raspberries + 250 g jam sugar. If you want it less set, only cook for 20 minutes. Great topping for your plain yogurt.

But we’re here to talk about cost savings, so I’ve done a quick search for some tomato soups in an online supermarket. I’ve chosen Ocado today, but I will be comparing all of them in this series of articles to be fair.

Ingredients

250 g frozen raspberries
250 g jam sugar, £2.35
20 g lemon juice

Preparation

Place raspberries, jam sugar, and lemon juice in mixing bowl then, with the simmering basket in place of measuring cup, cook 25 min/105°C/speed 1. Meanwhile, prepare jam jars (see tip).
Test setting point of jam (see tip). Transfer to warm glass jars with screw-top lids (see tip), leaving approx. 5 mm gap at the top. Make sure that rims of jars are clean and close immediately. Label before storing in a cool, dry place. Once opened, store in fridge.

Hints & Tips

Preserves are really easy to make in the Thermomix®, and save you standing over a stove stirring for hours. Use this recipe in the butterfly cakes recipe. Also delicious served with croissants.
To prepare jars, place 500 g water in mixing bowl. Place jars and lids upside down in the centre of the Varoma and steam 20 min/Varoma/speed 1. Leave to drain – do not dry or touch the inside surfaces. Alternatively, thoroughly wash jars and lids in hot, soapy water. Rinse by pouring over boiling water. Prepare for filling, if needed, by placing on a clean tea towel in a roasting tin and heating in the oven at 100˚C until required. Always pour hot jam into still warm jars.
Setting point test: place a saucer in the freezer for 5-10 minutes. Place 1 tsp jam onto cold saucer. When cool, push jam with your finger. If it wrinkles, it is ready. If not, boil jam for a further 2 min/105°C/speed 3, then test again.
To make twice as much jam, double the ingredients and cook for the same time, 25 min/105°C/speed 1.

Nutrition per 1 total recipe

Calories 4443 kJ / 1062 kcal
Protein 3.1 g
Carbohydrates 260.8 g
Fat 0.8 g

Get this recipe on Cookidoo https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r68363

Save money with Thermomix: Butter

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Save money with Thermomix. It’s what we as owners and users say all the time. But finally, I’m able to share some of the cost savings with specific recipes like this butter recipe which is one of our household staples but also one that is a wow, demonstration recipe.

Why is it a wow recipe? Well, this recipe is so easy to make but showcases some of the greatest Thermomix functions – the whipping function. Home-made butter is incredibly easy to make but sounds rather impressive. Butter begins by over-whipping cream which can be done with a Thermomix.

But we’re here to talk about cost savings, so I’ve done a quick search for some tomato soups in an online supermarket. I’ve chosen Sainsbury’s today, but I will be comparing all of them in this series of articles to be fair.

Butter prices:

President Salted Butter 250g, £2.70
Kerry Gold Irish Butter, 250g, £2.40
Anchor Salted Block Butter, 250g, £2.45 or on sale at £2.00
Sainsbury’s British Butter, Salted 250g, £1.99

Compared to double cream:

Double Cream, 600g, £2.30

In fairness, the £0.50 as of today’s date (December 28th 2022) doesn’t seem that much producing 250g butter from 600ml of double cream, but the trick is when do you buy your double cream >> read buy it at a discount and what do you do with your butter > read, turn it into flavoured butters.

Gourmet Steak Butter, Herb, 250g, £5.95
Sublime red chilli, smoked salt & lime butter, 90g £4.95
Garlic Butter, 100g, £3.75
Sweetly Spiced Butter, Organic, Abel & Cole (175g), £3.25 (£1.86 per 100g)

The addition of 5-10% of flavouring elevates the falvour of basic butter but when buying store bought, increased the prices by 60-100% too.

Who doesn’t like a flavoured butter?

Ingredients

600 g pure cream
500 g chilled water

Preparation

Insert butterfly whisk. Place cream into mixing bowl and beat 1-3 min/speed 4, or until solids and liquids have separated. Remove butterfly whisk.
Using the simmering basket, strain liquids from solids, reserving buttermilk for later use, if desired.
Place water and butter solids into a mixing bowl and mix 5-10 sec/speed 4. Liquids and solids should separate again (see Tips).
Using the simmering basket strain liquids from solids a second time, so that only butter remains. Roll the butter into a sausage shape to make butter rounds, form into a rectangular shape or spoon into an airtight container (see Tips). Use as needed.

Hints & Tips

Cream closer to its expiry date will separate faster.
For butter that stays fresher for longer, wash a second time using 500 g chilled water in step 3 to ensure butter is completely clean.
This recipe will produce approx. 250 g buttermilk. Reserve the buttermilk (liquid portion) after draining in step 2 to use in scones, breads, pancakes, soups or hot drinks. See Cookidoo® for recipes. Buttermilk can also be frozen for later use.
Butter will keep sealed in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Butter will keep sealed in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Herb butter: place 1 garlic clove; 5 sprigs fresh dill, leaves only; 5 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves only; and 6 fresh basil leaves into mixing bowl and chop 3 sec/speed 7. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with spatula then proceed as per recipe.
Salted butter: add ½ tsp sea salt after washing in step 3 and mix for a few seconds to incorporate. Salt assists in giving the butter a longer shelf life.
Spreadable butter: add 50 g oil, adjusted to taste and whip 15 sec/speed 4 through finished butter before storing in the fridge.
Lighter butter: add 50 g reserved buttermilk and whip 15 sec/speed 4 back into the finished butter before storing in the fridge.
Flavoured butter: add other flavours (e.g. oils, sugars, spices) to the butter and mix 20-30 sec/speed 4 before storing in the fridge.

Nutrition per 25 g

Calories 829.8 kJ / 197.5 kcal
Protein 1.4 g
Carbohydrates 1.1 g
Fat 21.3 g
Saturated Fat14 g
Fibre 0 g
Sodium1 2.9 mg

Get this recipe on Cookidoo https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r68363

Save money with Thermomix: Icing sugar

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Save money with Thermomix. It’s what we as owners and users say all the time. But finally, I’m able to share some of the cost savings with specific recipes like this icing sugar but also one that is a wow, demonstration recipe.

Why is it a wow recipe? Well simply put it shows off the milling function beautifully. Speeds 7 – 10 and Turbo: Grinding or miling ingredients such as sugar, wheat and coffee beans, blending to a completely smooth texture for creamy soups, smoothies, and ice-cream and chopping tough ingredients such as cured ham and hard cheeses.

Powdered sugar, also called confectioners’ sugar, or icing sugar, is a finely ground sugar produced by milling granulated sugar into a powdered state. Powdered Sugar is made by grinding granulated sugar with cornstarch to the desired grain size. White in color, powdered sugar has a sucrose content of approximately 97.0% and a cornstarch content of approximately 3.0% to prevent caking and increase shelf life. However, making your own in your Thermomix can your money on buying ready-milled icing sugar and you can do it instantly, hence not needing any corn starch too, so 100% pure.

But we’re here to talk about cost savings, so I’ve done a quick search for some tomato soups in an online supermarket. I’ve chosen Tesco today, but I will be comparing all of them in this series of articles to be fair.

Compare this with the cost of their granulated sugar, which you can mill into icing sugar

The cost savings would be £1.15 on the Silver Spoon and only 70p on the Billingtons.

That kind of makes sense, as Golden Caster Sugar is more expensive so you would see a saving but not as much. But image how much you could save on a weekly, monthly, or even yearly basis. These pennies can add up to pounds very quickly especially if you bake a lot which I do.

*What Is Golden Caster Sugar? Most commonly found in the UK, golden caster sugar is made from unrefined sugar cane and sometimes beets. It has a subtle buttery flavor and gives baked goods a lovely shade of brown.

Ingredients

200 g sugar

Preparation

Place sugar in mixing bowl and grind 20 sec/speed 10. Use icing sugar as needed.

Hints & Tips

Icing sugar can be stored for long periods of time in an airtight container.
For best results, grind sugar in 100-200 g batches.
If more icing sugar is needed, repeat the process.

Get this recipe on Cookidoo https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r178855

Save money with Thermomix: Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

Ingredients

40 g lentils
or rice
2 garlic cloves
50 g onions, quartered
200 g red peppers, quartered (approx. 2 peppers)
50 g olive oil
400 g ripe tomatoes, cut in pieces (2 cm)
or tinned chopped tomatoes
400 g water
1 heaped tsp vegetable stock paste, homemade
or 1 vegetable stock cube (for 0.5 l), crumbled
1 tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
½ tsp ground black pepper, plus extra for sprinkling
¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Preparation

Place lentils in mixing bowl and grind 20 sec/speed 10. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Place garlic, onions, red peppers and oil in mixing bowl then chop 2 sec/speed 5. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with spatula then, with simmering basket in place of measuring cup, sauté 5 min/100°C/speed 1.
Add tomatoes, water, vegetable stock paste, reserved ground lentils, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper (if using) then, with simmering basket in place of measuring cup, cook 14 min/100°C/speed 2.5. Insert measuring cup then start Blend /1 min.
Divide between serving bowls and serve sprinkled with pepper.

Hints & Tips

Serves 4 for lunch with crusty bread, 6 as a dinner party starter or 12-15 as a lovely amuse-bouche served in shot glasses.
For a milder flavour, omit cayenne pepper in step 3.
For a Carrot and Lentil Soup, substitute red peppers with 350 g carrots, cut in pieces (3 cm), in step 2 then chop 6 sec/speed 5. Omit tomatoes in step 3 and, after blending, thin to desired consistency with 50-100 g extra stock before blending again 30 sec/speed 10.
Steam vegetables in the Varoma while the soup is cooking. Before cooking in step 3, place covered Varoma with vegetables into position and steam using Varoma temperature instead of 100°C.

Get this recipe on Cookidoo https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r448440

Podcast with Virtuelicious – Pancakes

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Are you looking for inspiration to make this pancake day a bit different? If you love pancake day as much as we do then you’ll love this podcast!

Avni Gohil, Queen of Quick Cooking, invited me to join her in a podcast the other day. Avni, a Thermomix customer, fan and business owner of Virtuelicious, main aim is helping you spend less time in the kitchen. Her meal kits and planner are fabulous and I’m not just saying that. I was blown away when I used her hummus and falafel kit. We did a Tasty Thursday session together last year.

So this time, Avni invited to me join her podcast to have a chinwag about our favourite pancake recipes including Indian and Japanese pancakes. We discuss how to make pancakes that are suitable for different occasions and food intolerances.

Here’s the YouTube video link:

Links to recipes mentioned:

If you have enjoyed the podcast and are here for the first time, why don’t you book yourself on a Thermomix demonstration to see what all the fuss is about.

Contact me on Ankita@onegirlandherthermie.co.uk or call/ text/ WhatsApp me on 07977 563537

How to make the lightest sponge cakes

ABC Best of Vegan Recipes on Cookidoo

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This list was originally meant to be top ten but I just couldn’t cut the others- they are all too delicious. So here it is, in no particular order except the fact that they are alphabetic, amazing vegan Thermomix recipes on Cookidoo; my ABC Best Vegan Recipes.

I will be adding to these as I discover more, so enjoy!

Almond milk

https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r101897

Aubergine and Sweet Potato Shakshuka with Garlic Cashew Cream

https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r574554

Allergen friendly Roasted Butternut squash & black bean chilli

https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r177826

BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Tacos with Avocado Crema and Slaw

https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r569290

Broccoli salad with red pepper & pine nuts

(Substitute the honey for agave)

https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r151883

Beetroot Risotto (omit goats cheese to serve)

https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r256228

Cashew & Banana Muffins

https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r116885

Cauliflower Buffalo Bites

https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r331839

Cauliflower Steaks

https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r459153

Chocolate, Banana and Almond Ice Cream (No Added Sugar)

https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r575697

Chocolate Mousse

https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r101670

Mushroom risotto with Vegan Parmesan

(Recipe uses parmesan, so see Vegan Parmesan recipe below)

https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r490449

Raw chocolate brownies

https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r116889

Roasted Cauliflower with Salsa and Puree

https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r337702

Simple paleo cupcakes

https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r116870

Vegan Brownies

https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r514591

Vegan Fruity Dream

https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r495209

Vegan Mayonnaise

https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r101900

Vegan Parmesan

https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r101904

Veganella Vegan Mozarella

https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r101898

Thermomix Cost Saving: Almond Milk

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How do you save money with your Thermomix? There are so many ways that owning a Thermomix can help you save you a little or a lot off your weekly grocery bill that I thought I’d share some of my Top Tips!

Let’s discuss almond milk today.

Almond milk is a plant milk manufactured from almonds with a creamy texture and nutty flavor, although some types or brands are flavored in imitation of dairy milk. It is made by grinding almonds, mixing them with water, and then filtering the mixtures to create milk that has a nutty flavour. It’s a great alternative for those who cannot or choose not to drink cow’s milk as well as people who just like drinking alternative milk.

Many commercial varieties are available but it’s best homemade.

Why is almond milk so great?

It is dairy-free Almond milk contains no cow’s milk or other animal products making it a great option for those who are lactose intolerant or following a vegan, plant-based diet.
It is nutritious Almond milk is naturally rich in several vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin E.
It is low in calories. Almond milk is lower in calories than cow’s milk. Some find this fact confusing as almonds are known to be high in calories and fat. However, due to the way almond milk is processed, there is a very small portion of almonds (10% or less) in the final product. It is a great way for people to cut calories and lose weight.
Low in sugar. Making your own almond milk means that it is sugar-free or low sugar. Commercial almond milk contains sugars and artificial sweeteners, so making your own you know the quantity of sugar in it.
It may reduce the risk of heart disease Studies show that regular consumption of nuts is linked to a reduced risk of heart disease. This is partly because they are high in healthful fats.

How do you make almond milk in the Thermomix?

Ingredients:

1000 g water, cold, plus extra for soaking
200 g almonds, whole
1000 g water, cold

Method:

Place a bowl on the mixing bowl lid and weigh in almonds. Cover with water and set aside in the fridge to soak overnight (or for at least 6 hours).
Rinse soaked almonds under running water then drain and place in mixing bowl.
Add 1000 g water and blend 3 min/speed 10. Line simmering basket with a muslin cloth, or use a nut milk bag, then slowly pour the almond mixture through muslin, collecting milk in a bowl below. Reserve almond pulp in muslin (see tip) then transfer almond milk to a glass bottle (1L)

Top tip

Keep the almond pulp collected in the muslin. It can be used for making cakes, cereals, ice cream, or smoothies. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze until needed.
To prepare the bottle, thoroughly wash the bottle and lid in hot, soapy water. Rinse by pouring over boiling water. Prepare for filling, if needed, by placing on a clean tea towel in a roasting tin and heating in the oven at 100˚C until required.
The almond milk will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days. If it separates, shake the bottle to homogenise again.

The cost saving is incredible as you can buy almonds in bulk and simply add water.

Notes: Prices and links to Waitrose Website are correct as of January 2021. Please do drop me a note if the links have changed or been deleted.