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Title: New Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on August 15, 2015, 12:31:19 pm

After Katie made her Polenta Chips ( http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=320.26655) I thought it would be nice to have a new challenge. Judy and CC agreed.

Here is a new challenge for us all. Make and review something from an early thermomix book, eg Meat on the Menu, Seafood Bounty, A Taste of Vegetarian, Healthy Eating with Cyndi O'Meara, a Taste of Asia, Gluten Free Wheat Free cooking or any other I can't remember. Or perhaps one of the earlier calendars if you have them.
If you don't have any of these books make and review something from the EDC or the book you received when you purchased your thermomix.

I hope you enjoy looking for and trying some new recipes.
Judy and CC please add or subtract from the post if I have missed something. Thanks.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on August 15, 2015, 02:03:49 pm

They're the small spiral bound books cookie, what about the bigger ones?

Full Steam Ahead
My Way of Cooking
Travelling with Thermomix
The Best of our Recipe Communities

Just remembered another spiral bound book, Fast & Easy Indian Cooking.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: achookwoman on August 15, 2015, 11:21:46 pm

Like the look of this Challenge. Will pick up inspiration and get me out of my comfort zone.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: Katj on August 16, 2015, 12:53:48 am

Good idea Cookie, I will do my best.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on August 16, 2015, 02:27:28 am

Thanks Judy. I should have noticed those sitting on the shelf as well.  :D

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 17, 2015, 02:22:34 am

great idea cookie, I haven't cooked from these books for ages

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on August 17, 2015, 02:52:31 am

I've plenty of time to browse recipe books at the moment so I did just that after cookie posted this challenge.  I went for the Seafood Bounty book because there have not been many reviews from this book.

See my review here Savoury pancakes  (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16658.msg397819#msg397819)

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on August 17, 2015, 03:59:46 am

Thanks for starting us off Judy.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: troupie on August 17, 2015, 06:10:27 am

These challenges are great and stop me doing the same old thing all the time. Thanks for taking the time to put them up and get us inspired again.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 17, 2015, 08:49:02 am

A great start to the challenge Judy. :-*

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: Katj on August 17, 2015, 09:04:17 am

A lovely looking contribution to the challenge Judy.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on August 17, 2015, 12:04:36 pm

Thanks girls, looking forward to seeing what everyone else comes up with.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on August 19, 2015, 05:58:44 am

I love it when these challenges are so easy to make because you have everything on hand. This was my lunch today.

Salmon Fillet (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16664.0) from A Seafood Bounty

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on August 19, 2015, 06:21:31 am

Judy, that looks lovely. I'm not cooking much as I hope to go to Melbourne Friday morning. I'll have to do mine when I get back.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on August 19, 2015, 06:27:39 am

Thanks cookie, there's plenty of time for others to join the challenge.  Enjoy your trip.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on August 20, 2015, 07:09:45 am

Looking for something simple for tea without having to go to the shop.  This recipe is from Travelling with Thermomix, Lover's Soup (carrot, ginger and orange juice).  Quick, simple and enjoyable.
See full review here (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16665.0)

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on August 20, 2015, 07:43:04 am

The soup looks nice, but gosh I love the bowl.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: Katj on August 20, 2015, 08:44:21 am

Nice work Judy, it sounds similar to Carrot & Coriander soup from EDC, that has ginger and Orange rind.
Very yum!

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on August 24, 2015, 06:11:42 am

I should have made these the same day as I made the soup, they would have been the perfect accompaniament.

See full review here Brazilian Cheese Puffs (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16667.0) from Travelling with Thermomix pge 166

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: Jamberie on August 24, 2015, 07:55:17 am

Oh yum Judy! These look great :)

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on August 24, 2015, 09:00:14 am

This recipe is from The Best of our Recipe Communities, I like this book and there are many things on my list of things to try.

Review for Gratin Dauphinois (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16668.0) (Potato Gratin) Page 70

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 24, 2015, 09:14:34 am

Great cooking Judy they both recipes look delicious  8)

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on August 24, 2015, 11:46:17 am

 Thanks Denise.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on August 24, 2015, 12:59:11 pm

Judy I feel guilty not doing some. I certainly will when I get home. At the moment I am enjoying eating food others cook but I'm sure I'll change by then.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on August 26, 2015, 06:09:41 am

Today's recipe was from The Best of our Recipe Communities, page 6

Prawn Ball Soup
 (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16670.0)

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on August 26, 2015, 07:56:00 am

Another one from the same book The Best of our Recipe Communities, I think this is my favourite early book - it's put out by Vorwerk.

Cauliflower Cheese Patties (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16671.0) Page 142

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on August 26, 2015, 08:48:24 am

I don't have this book but your food from it looks lovely Judy.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 26, 2015, 08:59:52 am

More yummy food Judy.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 26, 2015, 09:43:01 am

You are absolutely killing this challenge JD  ;D I made Nacho's from A Taste of Vegetarian, and some Avocado Salsa to go with it (same book).

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on August 26, 2015, 09:48:32 am

I've been sick for months CP and this challenge was just what I needed to get me interested in cooking again now that there's light at the end of the tunnel.  Thanks for joining me.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: Decadent Dot on August 26, 2015, 01:12:09 pm

Hi, I would like to have a go as I have just found my old book that came with the first Thermomix model I had. It was that orange one about 4 models ago. there must be something interesting in that.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on August 27, 2015, 09:35:43 am

I look forward to your contribution Dot.

I made the mistake of not checking to see if anyone had made this dessert (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=9889.0), I had checked everything else I'd made but slipped up on this one. 

 

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on August 27, 2015, 11:10:40 am

That looks tasty CP.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 27, 2015, 05:31:01 pm

It looks delicious Judy 8)

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 28, 2015, 01:07:50 pm

Express Red Pepper Hummus from Demonstrator Delight Booklet.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/f1da90ca487f100a19e8664ba4d0110e.jpg)

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 29, 2015, 07:16:16 pm

Folded Herb Bread  (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16679.msg398314#msg398314)from Demonstrators Delight Booklet.

(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/c0529f2c043e6d30adaf2ede22b550d8.jpg)

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on August 30, 2015, 12:26:29 pm

CC that looks really nice. I don't have that book, do you think I could put a herb butter into a normal bread and fold it as you have done?

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 30, 2015, 02:55:34 pm

Thanks Cookie.
Yes very easy to add herb butter to a normal bread recipe Cookie.
I'll send you the recipe ;)

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 30, 2015, 02:58:10 pm

Chelsea Buns  (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16683.msg398337#msg398337)from Demonstrators Delight Booklet.What a gem of a recipe.These are really delicious.So glad I picked this for the challenge

(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/ec8798e2561e70c776e21b582ca946d5.jpg)

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on August 30, 2015, 11:48:42 pm

Great choice Denise, I suppose some ended up in the freezer.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on August 31, 2015, 02:58:53 am

CC thanks for the recipe and your buns look fantastic.

I have all my older thermomix books out and am going through them. I've made a list and just went to check that they hadn't been made before and most of them had.  :-[ at least it has given me lots of ideas for this weeks menu plan.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on August 31, 2015, 05:38:16 am

Asparagus Cream Soup (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16684.0) from The Best of our Recipe Communities Page 56.

Title: New Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on August 31, 2015, 08:13:21 am

It was raining this morning so I decided to make the Minestrone Soup from My Way of Cooking. I have posted the review here. http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16685.0

We enjoyed it and it took the chill off the rain. ( I always feel cold when it rains, even in summer  :-\

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on August 31, 2015, 08:27:06 am

I love soup at any time of the year cookie. Nice to see you're back and joining in the challenge.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 31, 2015, 08:56:47 am

Your soups look delicious Judy and Cookie.We love soup so great to have other tested recipes to try.

Yep some buns are in the freezer for another day Judy ;)

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on September 02, 2015, 10:19:44 am

I've just gone through the TOV to find some recipes to make. It has reminded me of several I've made and taste delicious. Like the Caramelised Apple Risotto Pudding, Zucchini Cake and Date and Apple Brownies.
Now to find some new ones.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on September 03, 2015, 07:28:50 am

What is TOV please cookie ???

After Denise's reviews from the UK Demonstrator's Delight recipe booklet, I had a browse and decided to use my home grown spinach in a Spinach & Orange Soup (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16688.0).  I misread the quantity and picked 750 g instead of the 250 g required for this recipe so then had to find something else to do with the leftovers.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: Katj on September 03, 2015, 08:31:37 am

Impressive array of dishes Judy...I tried to reply on another thread but reply button didn't show up, it's been acting weird for me today. Print is even smaller than usual.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on September 06, 2015, 05:59:05 am

Sorry Judy, I probably shortened it to much or it is my bad typing. I should have typed ATOV. A Taste of Vegetarian.

Title: New Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on September 06, 2015, 06:24:33 am

I made the Crunchy Carrot Salad on page 54 of A Taste of Vegetarian for lunch today. I was pleasantly surprised. It is really nice. Very quick and easy to make too.
Here is the link to my review.
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16692.msg398641#new

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on September 06, 2015, 06:52:56 am

Thanks cookie, it looks great.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: mcmich on September 06, 2015, 08:36:42 pm

The salad looks delicious Cookie.
This challenge may be just the thing to help me get back into cooking again.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on September 07, 2015, 02:25:28 am

I really enjoyed this recipe from Best of our Recipe Communities, page 98 - Pasta with Pumpkin & Speck (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16694.0)

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: mcmich on September 07, 2015, 10:03:55 am

Banana Berry Friands from Gluten Free Wheat Free Cooking. Really nice. I can't see this book in reviews - would someone be able to point me in the right direction please?

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on September 07, 2015, 11:03:04 am

They look great Michele, thanks for joining in the challenge. Here's the link you wanted

http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=8425.0

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on September 07, 2015, 11:19:28 am

Banana berry sounds lovely. I have that book so will check it out.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: mcmich on September 07, 2015, 11:21:29 am

Thanks girls. I will leave a review - would just adjust the sugar next time.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on September 08, 2015, 09:53:39 am

Pink Asian Noodle Salad (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16697.0) from A Taste of Vegetarian Pge 56 and Milk & Orange Drink (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16699.0) from The Best of our Recipe Communities.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 08, 2015, 02:25:13 pm

White Bean and Feta Dip (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16700.0) from Demonstrators Delight Booklet.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/0016ffdad2f2ad88bf0c8ee17948df0e.jpg)
Spicy White Bean and Feta Pate (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16701.0) from Demonstrators Delight Booklet
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/f26cdc00dd2ef5fa2abe97a40cb21a4b.jpg)
They do look the same but do taste different. ;D

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on September 08, 2015, 11:29:36 pm

It looks a bit like hummus Denise, does it have a much different taste than a chickpea
based dip?

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: mcmich on September 09, 2015, 06:09:43 am

Will have to have another look at Taste of Vegetarian - there have been some lovely dishes made from the book.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 09, 2015, 08:50:09 am

Quote from: judydawn on September 08, 2015, 11:29:36 pm

It looks a bit like hummus Denise, does it have a much different taste than a chickpea
based dip?

The feta gave it that distinct "feta" flavour so very different to hummus.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: mcmich on September 10, 2015, 02:15:44 am

Vegetable, Tofu, Frittata from Rainbow Recipes

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on September 10, 2015, 04:54:03 am

It looks fantastic Mich.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 10, 2015, 09:30:14 am

It looks good Michele :)

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: mcmich on September 10, 2015, 09:37:41 am

It actually turned out ok. I served it up to DH and said it was a veggie frittata. He didn't notice the absence of eggs.
You wouldn't know it was vegan.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: judydawn on September 10, 2015, 09:57:41 am

It looks eggy Michele, glad you managed to fool DH  ;D

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: mab19 on September 14, 2015, 06:50:53 am

I had an excess of zucchinis so made this Zucchini Cake from A Taste of Vegetarian.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: mcmich on September 14, 2015, 06:58:39 am

Another nice dish from TOV.

Title: Re: New Challenge
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 14, 2015, 08:43:48 am

Your cake looks lovely Margaret.