Quick Fix in the Thermomix - Links to Reviews

[alyce alexandra]

Hi Cream Puff! As Judy said, it is really a complete meal for vegetarians, but could be adapted to a side dish. Isn't quite a soup but certainly needs to be served in a bowl. Very healthy, lots of beans and veges!!

[CreamPuff63]

Great stuff. Been looking today for toasted sesame oil, and can't find it. Here is a recipe from the web which I will try:

Toasted Sesame Oil

o   Prepare your pan. Make sure the pan is thoroughly clean and dry. Heat the pan on the stove.

o   Toast a small quantity of cold-pressed sesame oil in pan. Pour the oil in after heating the pan. Tilt the pan from side to side to keep the oil in movement so it toasts but does not burn. Continue until the oil turns from acquires a golden to brown color. Keep heat low to avoid smoke. Transfer the toasted oil into a container with a tight lid.

o   Use the toasted sesame oil within one year. Storing it in the refrigerator will prevent oxidation. Toasted sesame oil is not for cooking foods. Instead, add it dishes after you remove them from the stove to enjoy the rich taste.

[alyce alexandra]

Great stuff! I hadn't heard of that method before. Let me know how it goes!

[CreamPuff63]

The lady in the Asian shop told me a different method:

heat up wok, add sesame seeds and toast on low heat, put in food processor (TM  ) add abit of oil and blitz until a paste forms, add some more oil and put aside in a glass jar for at least a day or so until it separates. If a recipe calls for paste, you can use the stuff on the bottom and oil you would just pour from the top. Said it would last about 6 months. When I drove away I wondered what sort of oil she was talking about (will go back and ask another day).

[deedub]

Having read all the reviews of this book I can feel my resistance crumbling.... didn't think I needed any more cookbooks, but maybe just one more!

[Halex]

Deedub, this is the best  tm book i own.

I cant wait to really get stuck in.

H

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

Oh Hally why did you have to go and write that.  Now I will have to buy it.    I don't think I can wait until Mothers Day.

[Bedlam]

Deedub, this is the best  tm book i own.

I cant wait to really get stuck in.

H

That's good enough for me, just ordered a copy.
I am so out of the loop it is sad. Didn't even know about this book.

[Halex]

Bedlam, nice to see you on here. I am sure you will enjoy the book.

Hope all is well. Our foster boy we had has already asked to come back this weekend, but we are busy so leaving it a couple of weeks.

Just shows how much they appreciate our kind loving houses.

How much longer have you got your babies for?

H

[Moo2]

Oh dear! I have been holding off purchasing this as I have so many other recipes I want to try. Kept telling myself that I don't need another cook book (especially since I bought dinner spinner recently) but the reviews have been so good that I finally succumbed and ordered one. Now I can't wait! Contrary aren't I?

[judydawn]

Moo2, there's nothing wrong with holding back on buying recipe books - it is better to know you are buying a book that has been well received than to have ordered it too early and found it totally unsuitable for your needs.  The reviews have certainly helped make up the minds of quite a few people on this forum.

[Moo2]

The reviews are extremely helpful Judy. I wouldn't have attempted half the things I have without them so I guess I can say that if they cause me to buy things I wouldn't normally, then it's a small price to pay. (Plus I get the fun of the purchases)!

[cookie1]

I'm still holding out too. I'm trying very hard to be strong as I haven't really used 'In the Mix' that much. Thank goodness Tenina's book will be out in a week.

[CreamPuff63]

I haven't really used 'In the Mix' that much.

No, me  neither as we tend to family friendly meals rather than dinner party style. I don't regret buying it, and will no doubt look at from time to time.

[Halex]

When I saw the contents list I knew this book woud work for our family, wheras the other book was not suitabe for daily cooking for kids.

H