MESSY BENCHES

These bliss balls are packed with flavour, nutritional goodness and are very quick and easy to make. Their natural sweetness comes from dates and maple syrup whilst the cocao gives it it’s chocolatey taste. The texture of the balls is similar to fudge with the added crunch from the almonds.

Spaghetti Bolognese minus the pasta! This rich and tasty slow cooked beef and pork bolognese is served on spaghetti squash noodles for a gluten-free, paleo friendly and low calorie alternative.

Delicious and healthy homemade protein bars [whole30] by Fit Mitten Kitchen converted for Thermomix. We added the optional flavour add-ins of cinnamon, ginger, cacao and coconut flakes.

I really enjoyed designing this burger and enjoyed eating it even more! The flavours from the spicy pork belly, maple lime aioli and the slaw compliment each other really well.

With a crunchy crackling and a deliciously soft and tender… well… under belly, pork belly is awesome! Serve it with a side of slaw or in a burger with our maple lime aioli.

Making aioli and mayonnaise in the Thermomix is just too easy! Once you have organised all the ingredients the whole process then takes less than 5 minutes.

I have been making this delicious slice for a few years now after finding it on retromumma.wordpress.com. However as I went to give this blog credit for it I discovered they are no longer active. I can’t take credit for this but it must be shared!

I love Vegemite. I love it so much I’ve been known to grab a spoon, open the cupboard and… well you get the idea. Here is my recipe for beef burgers seasoned with Vegemite dust, topped with maple caramelised onions and a sugar free tomato sauce all on a brioche bun.

Simple and tasty Paleo and Whole30 friendly ketchup by Jay’s Baking Me Crazy, converted for Thermomix. It’s sweet and spicy without any refined sugar. Even if you’re not on either of these diets we encourage you to give this one a go!

Homemade almond milk made at a fraction of the cost of the store bought variety. We use a lot of almond milk at home particularly in breakfast smoothies. While I normally purchase almond milk from the supermarket I decided to give it a go myself at home. It works and tastes great!

Spice rubbed and slow cooked beef chuck with a side of crispy Hasselback potatoes and oven roasted vegies. Great for a warm winter meal!

If you have never tried Hasselback potatoes you’re missing out! I first tasted them when I was a kid and immediately wanted more. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and kind of funky looking with their fanned out slices, they are definitely a cool looking vegetable.

This breakfast chia pudding, inspired by Tasty Yummies’ Carrot Cake Smoothie, is packed with wholesome goodness by way of fruit, vegetables, dates, almond milk, spices and of course chia seeds. It also works as a tasty dessert.

Gooey chocolate brownies that are gluten, dairy, nut and refined sugar free! I am so fond of these brownies that I think that they are on a par with my other favourite Thermomix chocolate brownies.

We think Brussels sprouts cop a bit of an unfair reputation. On their own yes, we agree they’re not the tastiest food out there but serve them with some tasty sides and they come to life. Topped with a hazelnut, cider vinegar and maple syrup dressing this bacon salad is great for a quick and healthy meal.

Cheeseburgers at the double! Chuck and brisket mince patties grilled, red cheddar slices, white onion, pickle and chipotle mayo all on a brioche bun.

Kangaroo meat is extremely lean and as a result needs to be cooked quickly and is best served medium rare. Grill or pan fry the fillets, make the dressing in a food processor or Thermomix and feel free to mix things up with the salad ingredients.

Lightly spiced chicken wings, oven baked with a BBQ honey glaze. Great for entertaining or as an appetizer. This recipe calls for the wings to be oven baked but they will taste equally as good (of not a little better) grilled on the barbecue or smoker.

My fascination for burgers continues here with a freshly minced lamb patty, grilled and topped with tzatziki sauce and crumbled feta cheese. I serve mine on a brioche bun while Mrs Messy Benches has two grilled mushrooms for a gluten free option.

Banana bread flavour with out the guilt. Gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free and packed full for protein. Easy to make in a blender or Thermomix for a breakfast on the run.