So, one of the biggest questions I seem to get at demos or post Thermomix purchase, is "will it feed my family? I love the fact it makes food preparation so quick and easy, but I am struggling finding recipes the whole family will happily eat."

I get that. Here is what dinner looks like in my family:

Me - Will eat almost everything. Not particularly fussy. BUT i get bored easily and I don't want to eat the same meals week in and week out.

Hubby - More on the fussy side - wont eat mushrooms, seafood, or any of that "weird" (his words!) vego stuff like lentils, chickpeas etc. Very much a meat and 3 veg kind of eater and would be happy to have steak every night lol

Miss 6 - Training to eat mostly everything, but currently going through a bit of a fussy stage. Not loving veges right now, eats tiny portion sizes, wont eat anything spicy.

So my rules for dinner for most nights of the week are

- Must be fairly quick to prepare and not too long to cook - unless it is something I can walk away from.

- Must contain as much vegetables as possible or hidden veg in some way, shape or form

- reasonably budget friendly

- not too spicy

- must contain meat, or a good hearty vegetarian meal - salads just don't cut the mustard here

I've shared this list a few times with my customers, but here is a list of links to our favourite thermomix meals. These meals go in high rotation, are tasty, appeal to the three of our different tastes and are just generally worth a try! Enjoy!!

I would love to hear what Thermal meals are on your weekly menu?

Garlic Beef Stir-fry -

Think you cant stir-fry in the Thermomix? Try this recipe and be amazed!! http://www.trtlmt.com.au/garlic-beef-stirfry/

Swedish Meatballs –

From the Meat on the Menu Cookbook or you can find a similar recipe here: http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/main-dishes-meat-recipes/swedish-meatballs/227932

Chinese Beef -

http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/recipes/chinese-beef/107725

Honey Chicken, Chinese Takeaway Style -

http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/main-dishes-meat-recipes/honey-chicken-chinese-takeaway-style/242192

Beef and Bacon Stew, with Potato Topping -

http://thermomg.squarespace.com/thermomg-recipes/2014/6/9/beef-and-bacon-stew-with-potato-top

Macaroni Cheese with a Twist -

Traditional family meal with a twist.... Lots of hidden vegetables in a child friendly creamy sauce http://skinnymixers.com.au/skinnymixers-macaroni-cheese-twist/

SkinnyMixers Chunky Bolognaise -

The only way I cook spaghetti now! Keeps the mince nice and chunky! http://skinnymixers.com.au/skinnymixers-chunky-bolognese/

Thai Chilli Chicken and Basil – From the Basic Cookbook –

Hubby loves and even Miss 6 will eat it, I only use one chilli though and I de-seed it so it is less spicy – much more family friendly!

Sally’s Satay Chicken -

Easy, Quick, Tasty http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/main-dishes-meat-recipes/sallys-satay-chicken/97054

Chicken and Cashews – From the Basic Cookbook and the EDC

Awesome Pad Thai -

Hubby Friendly, not child friendly (in my house) http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/main-dishes-others-recipes/awesome-pad-thai/224666

Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken with Mustard Sauce -

My notes – I never add wine and I usually use coconut cream rather than cream. Miss 6 loves the chicken, but sometimes eats the stuffing, sometimes doesn’t. Hubby LOVES this dish and requests often. There are a few variations on the recipe community and of course you can change up the stuffing or flavours of sauce with whatever suits. I made a version for Christmas with cranberry sauce and brie cheese stuffing and gravy. Yum! http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/main-dishes-meat-recipes/prosciutto-wrapped-chicken-mustard-sauce/108759

Chow Mein -

Basic Family Meal Yumminess http://theroyalchef.blogspot.com.au/2011/12/thermomix-chow-mein.html

Family Friendly Thermo Meals

Cinnamon Apple & Oat Porridge -

Easy Everyday White Bread -

More than 2 minute Noodles -

Thermomix Fennel and Tomato Gratin -

Devilled Sausages with Apple - Big Favourite with Miss 6!

Honey & Ginger Chicken -

Honey Mustard Chicken -