The Basic Cookbook

From quick and easy everyday meals and desserts to festive celebration dishes, this collection of recipes featuring many Middle Eastern favourites will start you on your Thermomix® TM6 journey. Find and share your inspiration, there’s ideas for the whole family.

Plain yoghurt in Varoma

Plain yoghurt in Varoma

12hod.

Shortcrust pastry

Shortcrust pastry

5min.

Sweet shortcrust pastry

Sweet shortcrust pastry

1hod. 50min.

Basic bread dough

Basic bread dough

5min.

Choux pastry

Choux pastry

2hod.

Fresh pasta dough

Fresh pasta dough

1hod.

Crêpes with herbs

Crêpes with herbs

1hod.

Semolina pancakes (Beghrir)

Semolina pancakes (Beghrir)

1hod.

Oat porridge with dates and cardamom

Oat porridge with dates and cardamom

20min.

Boiled eggs

Boiled eggs

20min.

Middle Eastern eggs

Middle Eastern eggs

45min.

Steamed rice

Steamed rice

25min.

Chicken stock paste

Chicken stock paste

45min.

Vegetable stock paste

Vegetable stock paste

50min.

Arabian spice mix

Arabian spice mix

5min.

Za'atar mix substitute

Za'atar mix substitute

5min.

Chopped vegetable salad

Chopped vegetable salad

10min.

Spiced carrot salad

Spiced carrot salad

5min.

Yoghurt and cucumber salad

Yoghurt and cucumber salad

5min.

Asparagus salad with tomatoes and goat's cheese

Asparagus salad with tomatoes and goat's cheese

20min.

Baked falafel kofta

Baked falafel kofta

1hod. 20min.

Falafel

Falafel

1hod. 25min.

Versatile smooth soup

Versatile smooth soup

45min.

Versatile chunky soup

Versatile chunky soup

50min.

Creamy carrot and lentil soup

Creamy carrot and lentil soup

35min.

Red lentil soup with cumin

Red lentil soup with cumin

55min.

Creamy Moroccan bean soup

Creamy Moroccan bean soup

35min.

Vegetable harrira soup

Vegetable harrira soup

45min.

Yoghurt soup with meat dumplings (Shish barak)

Yoghurt soup with meat dumplings (Shish barak)

2hod. 30min.

Beans with beef in tomato sauce (fasouliah)

Beans with beef in tomato sauce (fasouliah)

13hod. 30min.

Risotto with Parmesan cheese

Risotto with Parmesan cheese

25min.

Lasagne bolognese

Lasagne bolognese

2hod. 30min.

Koshari stew

Koshari stew

45min.

Pasta salad with salmon and vegetables

Pasta salad with salmon and vegetables

45min.

Rice salad

Rice salad

1hod.

Chicken with yoghurt tahini sauce (fattet d'jaj)

Chicken with yoghurt tahini sauce (fattet d'jaj)

1hod. 25min.

Arseeyah

Arseeyah

50min.

Steamed chicken roll and vegetables with vegetable sauce

Steamed chicken roll and vegetables with vegetable sauce

1hod. 35min.

Chicken with bulgur and vegetables

Chicken with bulgur and vegetables

3hod. 5min.

Chicken with couscous and saffron

Chicken with couscous and saffron

1hod. 15min.

Chicken with rice

Chicken with rice

1hod.

Middle eastern stuffed chicken

Middle eastern stuffed chicken

2hod. 25min.

Chicken curry with okra (quwarman al dajaj)

Chicken curry with okra (quwarman al dajaj)

50min.

Chicken with Peppers

Chicken with Peppers

1hod.

Chicken moghrabieh

Chicken moghrabieh

1hod. 25min.

Chicken with tomato sauce

Chicken with tomato sauce

1hod.

Baked kibbeh (kibbeh bil sanieh)

Baked kibbeh (kibbeh bil sanieh)

1hod. 35min.

Raw kibbeh

Raw kibbeh

15min.

Layered patties and vegetables with bell pepper sauce

Layered patties and vegetables with bell pepper sauce

1hod. 35min.

Okra and meat stew (bamia)

Okra and meat stew (bamia)

1hod.

Meatballs in a rich tomato sauce (daoud basha)

Meatballs in a rich tomato sauce (daoud basha)

1hod.

Lamb meatballs in spicy tomato sauce (lamb kofta)

Lamb meatballs in spicy tomato sauce (lamb kofta)

1hod. 5min.

Couscous with Lamb and Vegetables

Couscous with Lamb and Vegetables

50min.

Lamb with rice and aubergines (maghlobat badenjan)

Lamb with rice and aubergines (maghlobat badenjan)

1hod. 20min.

Couscous with chicken, lamb and spicy sausages

Couscous with chicken, lamb and spicy sausages

1hod. 10min.

Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff

1hod.

Seared Steak Rocket Salad

Seared Steak Rocket Salad

35min.

Fish and potatoes with tomato sauce

Fish and potatoes with tomato sauce

50min.

Steamed turbot and mixed vegetable parcels

Steamed turbot and mixed vegetable parcels

1hod. 15min.

Fish tagine with tahini

Fish tagine with tahini

1hod. 15min.

Kingfish pie

Kingfish pie

2hod.

Spicy sea bass (samke harra)

Spicy sea bass (samke harra)

50min.

Salmon kabsa

Salmon kabsa

35min.

Shrimp stuffed bell peppers

Shrimp stuffed bell peppers

1hod. 25min.

Quinoa salad with crunchy vegetables

Quinoa salad with crunchy vegetables

30min.

Lentil puree (moujadarra)

Lentil puree (moujadarra)

1hod. 25min.

Stuffed vegetables

Stuffed vegetables

1hod. 20min.

Freekeh pilaf with broad beans

Freekeh pilaf with broad beans

1hod.

Pasta with Fennel and Tomato Sauce

Pasta with Fennel and Tomato Sauce

45min.

Lentil moussaka

Lentil moussaka

2hod. 20min.

Carrot coriander soup and tikka salmon with steamed vegetables

Carrot coriander soup and tikka salmon with steamed vegetables

35min.

Three-course meal for two: Vegetable soup, Chicken casserole with rice, Steamed apple

Three-course meal for two: Vegetable soup, Chicken casserole with rice, Steamed apple

1hod. 20min.

Menu with vegetable velouté, chicken with mustard sauce and steamed vegetables

Menu with vegetable velouté, chicken with mustard sauce and steamed vegetables

45min.

Menu: Ginger-Pea Soup, Salmon in a Lemon Marinade, Vegetables and Potatoes

Menu: Ginger-Pea Soup, Salmon in a Lemon Marinade, Vegetables and Potatoes

45min.

Chicken corn chowder, Broccoli terrines

Chicken corn chowder, Broccoli terrines

1hod. 25min.

Squash soup, Fish with rice and vegetables, Apple-pear crumble

Squash soup, Fish with rice and vegetables, Apple-pear crumble

1hod.

Mashed potatoes

Mashed potatoes

50min.

Ratatouille

Ratatouille

40min.

Stir-fried vegetables

Stir-fried vegetables

10min.

Tomato rice

Tomato rice

30min.

Chicken pastilla

Chicken pastilla

1hod. 10min.

Pizza Margherita

Pizza Margherita

2hod. 10min.

Cheese pies

Cheese pies

1hod. 25min.

Cheese sambousek

Cheese sambousek

1hod. 45min.

Spinach turnovers (fatayer)

Spinach turnovers (fatayer)

1hod. 25min.

Iraqi cheese pies (cheese chureck)

Iraqi cheese pies (cheese chureck)

1hod. 40min.

Rustic bread

Rustic bread

2hod.

Baguette

Baguette

3hod. 45min.

Wholemeal bread with green olives and za'atar

Wholemeal bread with green olives and za'atar

2hod.

Za'atar bread rolls

Za'atar bread rolls

2hod.

Pitta bread

Pitta bread

2hod.

Spiced lamb flatbread

Spiced lamb flatbread

1hod. 50min.

Za'atar flat bread (mankouche)

Za'atar flat bread (mankouche)

1hod. 35min.

Vanilla sauce (crème anglaise)

Vanilla sauce (crème anglaise)

15min.

Chocolate hazelnut spread

Chocolate hazelnut spread

45min.

Strawberry jam

Strawberry jam

1hod. 5min.

Spicy tomato salsa (dakkous)

Spicy tomato salsa (dakkous)

15min.

Za'atar pesto

Za'atar pesto

5min.

Caramelised red onion chutney

Caramelised red onion chutney

24hod.

Béchamel sauce

Béchamel sauce

15min.

Hollandaise sauce

Hollandaise sauce

15min.

Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise

5min.

Harissa sauce

Harissa sauce

10min.

Muhamara dip

Muhamara dip

5min.

Aubergine dip (moutabal/baba ganoush)

Aubergine dip (moutabal/baba ganoush)

1hod. 10min.

Hummus

Hummus

5min.

Tahini dip (tarator)

Tahini dip (tarator)

5min.

Kashta cream

Kashta cream

10min.

Spiced rice pudding (meghli)

Spiced rice pudding (meghli)

50min.

Milk pudding (mouhallabieh)

Milk pudding (mouhallabieh)

15min.

Berry foam

Berry foam

10min.

Salted caramel ice cream

Salted caramel ice cream

14hod.

Vanilla ice cream

Vanilla ice cream

12hod.

Chocolate ice cream

Chocolate ice cream

12hod.

Frozen fruit sorbet

Frozen fruit sorbet

5min.

Fruit Ice Cream

Fruit Ice Cream

5min.

Mango frozen yogurt

Mango frozen yogurt

5min.

Strawberry ice cream bars

Strawberry ice cream bars

12hod. 15min.

Arabian ice cream

Arabian ice cream

10hod. 25min.

Berry halva semifreddo

Berry halva semifreddo

4hod. 10min.

Sweet cheese rolls (halawet el jebn)

Sweet cheese rolls (halawet el jebn)

2hod. 45min.

Apricot tahini bliss balls

Apricot tahini bliss balls

15min.

Stuffed pancakes (katayef with kashta cream)

Stuffed pancakes (katayef with kashta cream)

2hod.

Date and pistachio truffles (bethith)

Date and pistachio truffles (bethith)

30min.

Marzipan bites

Marzipan bites

45min.

Honeycomb

Honeycomb

1hod. 30min.

Peanut brittle

Peanut brittle

1hod. 30min.

Caramel toffees

Caramel toffees

2hod.

Caramel sauce

Caramel sauce

1hod. 30min.

Lollipops

Lollipops

40min.

Sponge cake

Sponge cake

1hod. 50min.

Yoghurt cake

Yoghurt cake

1hod. 40min.

Apple cake

Apple cake

1hod.

Marble cake

Marble cake

2hod.

Soft date cake with walnuts

Soft date cake with walnuts

1hod. 10min.

Chocolate cake

Chocolate cake

45min.

Semolina cake (namoura)

Semolina cake (namoura)

1hod. 50min.

Gazelle horns

Gazelle horns

1hod.

Biscuits with date, pistachio and cardamom filling

Biscuits with date, pistachio and cardamom filling

1hod.

Chocolate chip cookies

Chocolate chip cookies

50min.

Stuffed semolina cookies (ma'amoul)

Stuffed semolina cookies (ma'amoul)

4hod.

Baklava

Baklava

1hod. 10min.

Umali

Umali

1hod. 25min.

Sweet cheese pastry (knafeh)

Sweet cheese pastry (knafeh)

3hod.

Lemonade

Lemonade

5min.

Mint lemonade

Mint lemonade

5min.

Fruit nectar

Fruit nectar

10min.

Smoothie

Smoothie

5min.

'Qamar el-din' juice

'Qamar el-din' juice

5min.

Strawberry milkshake

Strawberry milkshake

5min.

Traditional mint tea

Traditional mint tea

25min.