A nice summary I found in a site...
Thermomix cooks in the bowl, in the basket.
Thermomix steams in the Varoma.
Thermomix kneads bread, pizza dough, egg noodles, pastry, sponge cake.
Thermomix blends sorbet, quick ice-cream.
Thermomix whips egg whites, cream, butter.
Thermomix emulsifies shakes, mayonnaise, crκpes.
Thermomix homogenises beverages, fresh fruits, baby foods, marmalades.
Thermomix grates, mills, and pulverizes breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, coffee, salt, nuts, chocolate, sugar, rice, cereal, pulses, whole grains, ice.
Thermomix chops and minces parsley, garlic, onions, carrots, salad, meat.
Thermomix weighs in the bowl reducing the need for measuring cups and kitchen scales.