Yes, had the temperature at Varoma.  No I didn't re press varoma after moving them around - perhaps that's the problem.  Today I made "Sausages" tried to make sure that I didn't have all the steam vents covered - still some were more cooked than others.  Sausages were a "failure - I really think they need "fat" to work    All trial and error!!!!

I made the swedish meatballs last night - and it was my first dismal failure with the TM.  I doubled the meat - as others have suggested - tried to make sure the steam vents were not all covered - even moed them around during cooking (which I more than doubled!!) - and my meatballs did not cook  I ended up having to microwave them so the kids could eat!!!  What have I done wrong???  I am actually "testing" the varoma right now to make sure all is good!!!  I think I must have just overcrowded??

Another question - does anyone get strange noises occasionally at say speed 9?  Also just made the marble cake from EDC and it didn't mix too well (please don't tell me my new friend is having a breakdown!!)

I made Red Velvet Cupcakes for Valentines Day - here's the link to my blog

http://catecancook.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-recipes.html 

This is a great recipe if you are looking for a gluten free bread!



Name of Recipe: Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de-Queijo)
Adapted from recipe found at Rasa Malaysia
Makes approx 36

Ingredients:
1 egg, at room temperature
70g (1/3 cup) olive oil
160g (2/3 cup) milk *
320g (1 1/2 cups) tapioca flour **
70g (1/2) cup cheese (combination of parmesan and mozzarella)
1 tsp salt


Preparation:
Preheat oven to 200C.

Grease mini muffin pans very well with olive oil.

Into the bowl of the TM place the seed tapioca.  Process for 30 seconds on speed 9.  Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat.

Place all remaining ingredients in the bowl process for 30 seconds on speed 5, scrape down the bowl and repeat.  *At this point I found the mixture a little too thick, so with the motor still running I added more milk until the consistency was a little thinner - I added probably up to another 2/3 cup of milk - the consistency was still quite thick - but I could semi pour it into the moulds.

Place the mixture into the prepared tins, and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.  You may need to rotate the tins half way during baking to ensure even baking of all the bread.

Remove from tins and serve warm.


Hints/Tips:  The original recipe called for 2/3 cup milk - but I think you need twice that amount - start with the stated amount and gradually add until you get a semi liquid consistency) it will still be quite "stiff" put a little more liquid.

These little breads are best eaten straight from the oven - they tend to go a bit doughy when they cool!   

I dont know how to add photos - but you can see my results at:

http://catecancook.blogspot.com/2011/01/zesty-lime-chicken-with-bean-salad.html

Thanks for this - thought I knew them all - but I think I will have to now give my DH a new name on my blog - let him figure that one out!!!

Cate

ww.catecancook.blogspot.com

Thank you so much for all the tips here in this forum!  I am still learning my way around - and really not sure if I am using this site correctly - but I will get there!

Today I have made a BBQ sauce (for our ribs) - made chookies bread roll recipe - but made baguettes which I aim to turn into garlic bread - (peeled the garlic - LOVE THAT TIP - no more smelly fingers!!).  Also made avocado butter to spread on our roasted corn - and am now airing out the bowl (also love that tip!!! - BBQ sauce very smelly!!) - oh and did I mention made the garlic butter (from my own butter).

Thanks guys - can't wait to learn more from you all - I will try and post my recipes either here or on my blog tomorrow (it is still holiday time!!)
    

Hi

My name is Cate.  I have just got my TM for Christmas!!!  Yay!  I am just starting to learn how to use it - so far have only made the basics - but am really looking forward to trying out using the varoma and seeing what my new little friend can do!!  I write a food blog, and want to really start showcasing the TM - any help suggestions are really appreciated!

www.catecancook.blogspot.com - come and visit and say hi!