ideas for my first use of the varoma

[GoneCrazY]

ok so i have had Thermo for just over a week and so far haven't used the varoma , this weekend i have my mum , aunt and grandma coming to stay si i will be cooking for 6 people so i guess it would be a good time to try out the varoma !


some ideas of what to have a go at first would be great thanx   x

[judydawn]

Just go to the new All-in-one Meals thread on the Home page GoneCrazY and select something from there. Baf's all in one chicken meal is a good one to start with.

[thermoheaven]

Asian style fish fillets, p 104, from the edc. Rice, fish and vegetables all ready at the same time.

[Cuilidh]

I can't go past Quirky Jo's chicken with cashews and coconut satay (except I do a vegetarian version with tofu).  I think I've raved about this one several times already so I'll say no more!

[cookie1]

My first attempt was Baf's chicken. But there is nothing like Jo's chicken and cashews. The taste is lovely and it is impressive.

[GoneCrazY]

ahh yes !! how could i have not thought of jo's chicken !! she said at my demo that i need to try it !!!!!

[dyljon]

My 1st one was this Spiced chicken and sweet potato:
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=928.0

Was very easy, and so yummy. I make it every couple of weeks now!

[Halex]

You are very brave - I havent touched mine - a little scared of it to be honest.

Let me know how you go and how the meal goes - then maybe I will try the recipe.

Thanks

Hally

[Katya]

Hally, I can understand your fear but there's really nothing to be scared of with the Varoma - I don't think it will bite

The only thing is to be careful when lifting the lid as a lot of steam comes up and can scald you.   Use an oven mitt or something like that to protect your hands and don't put your face too close to sniff the aromas as you lift the lid 

The spicey chicken and sweet potatoes is a really easy dish to use as a starter.   Or, as an introduction to the Varoma, you could just steam some fish or vegetables when cooking rice or potatoes.....

[salval]

I love the 'non' Fried Rice!! (Another of Jo's I think?)

[Halex]

OK goal next week is to use the Varoma - wehre do I find Jo's recipes?

Also any idea - I made some ice-cream and its been in the freezer in the  thermo server for 4 horus and its not frozen!

Thanks

Hally

[Cornish Cream]

OK goal next week is to use the Varoma - wehre do I find Jo's recipes?

Also any idea - I made some ice-cream and its been in the freezer in the  thermo server for 4 horus and its not frozen!

Thanks

Hally

This is Jo's delicious recipe Hally.Jo's blog is superb,I read it regularly.
http://quirkycooking.blogspot.com/2011/01/chicken-and-cashews-with-coconut-satay.html

[Halex]

Thank you so much.
 

Hally

[Meagan]

Also any idea - I made some ice-cream and its been in the freezer in the  thermo server for 4 horus and its not frozen!

Thanks

Hally

I think it may take longer in the thermoserver. I always put mine in a slice or loaf tin. It can take a while depending on your freezer temp and how full it is.

[Halex]

Thanks Meagan, I have transferrred it to another dish - so heres hoping.

The liquid tasted very very yummy. DH and son are not happy that they might not get to eat it tonight