Takeout or fast food can be so tempting, especially when you finally get a chance to sit down after a long day. With Thermomix® as your dedicated, multi-tasking partner, save time and create delicious meals using 30 cooking functions and smart modes! Read on for some tips and tricks to help you cook better, healthier, and remove the need for takeout.
1. Create a Go-To List on Cookidoo®
Create a list of quick and easy recipes that you love. On Cookidoo®, you'll find over 100,000 recipes from around the world that will guide you step-by-step through the cooking process. Use Cookidoo® to search and organize your recipes, plan you menu and add your top picks to your collection of favorites!
2. Keep it Basic
Stock your pantry with basic ingredients. This way, you can always whip up something delicious in no time. Focus on ingredients that can be used in a variety of recipes, such as canned tomatoes, canned beans, stocks, lentils, rice, pasta, potatoes, onions, garlic, etc.
3. Keep a Running Shopping List
If you have your (weekly) menu planned in the Cookidoo® app, you can create a shopping list by clicking the +ADD button and selecting 'Add to shopping list'. You can also manually add items to update your shopping list throughout the week.
4. Chop with the Thermomix® Cutter and Peel with Thermomix® Blade Cover and Peeler
When preparing meals, a lot of time goes into grating and slicing cheese, fruit, and veggies. With the Thermomix® Cutter, you can reduce this time to just minutes. Not a fan of peeling potatoes? No problem! With the Thermomix® Blade Cover and Peeler, your potatoes and carrots can be peeled without any extra effort!
5. Batch Cooking
Why not consider batch cooking while you're already cooking up a storm in the kitchen? It requires almost no additional time or effort to prepare a larger portion of a dish, whether you're making pasta sauce for two people or the entire family.
6. Take Advantage of Slow Cook Mode
While this might sound contradictory because slow cooking is definitely not fast, the truth is that the preparation is straightforward, and the cooking is hands-free. For many recipes, you can add ingredients to your Thermomix® and let the Slow Cook Mode work its magic for 3 to 8 hours; then, your palette will be rewarded with flavors and textures that are sure wow your socks off!
7. Multi-Level Cooking
Use the simmering basket and Varoma® while you are 'slow cooking' to steam additional rice, quinoa, or vegetables. This option is great for larger families or for batch cooking.
8. Cook Healthier with Varoma®
Another big advantage of the simmering basket and Varoma® is that steam doesn't require oil. It keeps the vitamins and minerals intact and makes food easy to digest.
9. Repurpose Leftovers
Repurpose leftovers by using them in a brand-new dish. For example, if you have steamed potatoes and veggies for dinner, you can use the leftovers for soup, a stir fry, or even a tasty burrito.
10. Plan Ahead for Busy Weeks
Know you have a busy week coming up? Try to meal-prep as much as possible by doing some batch cooking the week before and stocking your freezer. Make sure prepared food is quickly accessible, so you have no reason to order takeout!
