After a few weeks in the weeds of manual mode, we're back where we belong with some of our fave segments.

• What's for dinner? A couple of weeknight winners.
• Accessory of the Week (we look at the latest doo dah the Nester)
• Cookidoo Roulette (Bronte has bookmarked something truly disturbing)
• What did your Husband fuck up?

Then we wrap it all up with a strawberry daiquiri. All in a day's work here at Pod HQ (aka Bronte's lounge room).

Salmon with ginger sauce and spiced cashews

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r70567

Filo chicken pie

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r924863

Poached Eggs

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r930015

Curry Chicken Quiche

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r928975

Liver Cake

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r732005

Frozen strawberry daiquiri

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r126704

Bec's fries seasoning

https://becs-table.com.au/fries-or-chips-sprinkle/

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This week we dive into the delicious world of RecipeTin Eats and tackle a couple of Nagi's iconic recipes in the Thermomix. We chat about how to convert her stovetop methods into Thermie-friendly steps, what works brilliantly in the bowl and where using your machine manually is the key to recipe conversion. If you've ever looked at a RecipeTin Eats recipe and wondered 'can I do this in my Thermie?' - this episode is for you.

Featuring recipes from Nagi Maehashi of RecipeTin Eats.

You can follow Nagi at;

https://www.instagram.com/recipe_tin/

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https://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/

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You've heard us talk manual mode, now we're breaking it down. In this bonus episode, we unpack the modes on your Thermomix - what they actually do, when to use them and which ones we secretly love. From the ever expanding chop mode, to turbo, to sous vide, this is your no-recipe, no-pressure guide to understanding your machine properly. Whether you're cooking from Cookidoo or adapting recipes like we did last week with Chrissie Swan (and next week with Recipe Tin Eats), this ep will boost your knowledge and your confidence. And, find out who George Tropicana is.

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https://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/

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This week we are bowing down to the queen herself - Chrissie Swan - as we cook from her new cookbook The Shortcut Queen and Thermify some of her recipes (yes, we made up Thermify). We tackle her chicken soup, pasta alla vodka, have a hot minute about her quiches and boldly attempt a rice pilaf - all using the machine manually and talking through how to adapt each recipe for the Thermo. Also, Erin is... not well. The fangirling is strong and Bronte is trying to keep her together.

Can you turn a stovetop shortcut into a blade spinning masterpiece? Tune in to find out.

You can find Chrissie Swan at;

https://www.instagram.com/chrissieswan/?hl=en

You can find Bronte and Erin at;

https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/

https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixing

https://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/

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This week we're diving fork-first into STEAK. We're talking all the classics - Diane, peppercorn, red wine jus, mushroom... plus the beauty of butter on a steak. We're debating surf & turf (iconic or a crime?), steak tartare (refined or just raw mince on a plate?) and the terrifying moment Erin told us what a carpet bag steak is (it's a lot).

We're in our Meat Era. Tune in!

Diane sauce

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r270100

Peppercorn sauce

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r108250

Red wine jus

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r265317

Mushroom sauce

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r547139

Cafe de Paris butter

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r374374

Gin and peppercorn sauce

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r704487

Steak tartare

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r150491

Surf and turf

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r678280

You can find Bronte and Erin at;

https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/

https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixing

https://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/

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After surviving the great laptop disaster of 2026 (RIP Erin's computer), we are officially back in the recording saddle - and what better way to return than by galloping straight into the Luna New Year? As we say goodbye to the Year of the Snake and welcome in the Year of the Fire Horse, we also discuss;

• Traditional Chinese New Year dishes and what they symbolise.
• Growing up at our local Chinese restaurants.
• A couple of scrumptious prawn recipes, steaming a giant bird and the BEST bao buns ever.

Thanks for tuning in, we're thrilled to be recording again :)

Prawn spring rolls

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r314184

Prawn toast

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r497099

Qing zheng yu (steamed fish with ABC soup)

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r542626

Guangxi-Style Steamed Whole Chicken with Chives Sauce

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r729762

Gua bao (braised pork belly in bao buns)

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r758051

Fortune cookies

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r118830

Traditional Chinese peanut cookies

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r631057

You can find Bronte and Erin at;

https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/

https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixing

https://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/

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Bad news: No ep today.

Worse news: Bronte's been away, he's flying Jetstar and Erin has been unsupervised and without her Gay for far too long.

Good news: We're recording tomorrow and a new episode drops Wednesday.

Best news: It'll be worth the wait.

Thanks for sticking with us while we juggle the chaos of the last month. Back in your ears very soon xx

You can find Bronte and Erin at;

https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/

https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixing

https://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/

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Valentine's Day is on the horizon and we're bringing back one of our all-time fave episodes - with a fresh intro from us because we have thoughts on the whole romantic nonsense of it all.

We're talking romantic gestures, the petty little acts that somehow keep long-term relationships alive, and why Valentine's Day in restaurants is an absolute circle of hell. Bronte shares his most risqué Valentine's gift, and we ask the question - is gifting a Thermomix actually romantic, or a massive red flag? Jump back to episode 12 for all the recipe links that we chitty chat about in the episode.

You can find Bronte and Erin at;

https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/

https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixing

https://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/

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Well... plot twist.

Due to a catastrophic computer failure (RIP), we've lost our upcoming episodes and need a few weeks to regroup, recover and emotionally process. Instead of disappearing, we're pivoting - and replaying some of our absolute fave episodes while we get back on track. First up, we're wingin' it (literally) with one of our faves; Wingin' It. All things chicken wings - sauces, methods, mess and why wings are elite party food. Thanks for sticking with us while we sort our tech sh*t out. Normal programming will resume - eventually :)

• For recipe links, check out the notes on episode 17 'Wingin It'

You can find Bronte and Erin at;

https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/

https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixing

https://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/

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Quinoa... we know. It's got a reputation, but we're here to change your mind. This week, we're talking about the quinoa we actually like, how to cook it so it's fluffy (not soggy and bitter), and all the ways it can be genuinely delicious. Think savoury muffins, crunchy crackers, fresh salads, salmon burgers that don't taste 'healthy', and a surprisingly decadent chocolate cake that no one will guess is quinoa. If quinoa has ever let you down before, this is it's comeback tour.

Ham and cheese quinoa muffins

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r70138

Quinoa and sumac lavosh

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r365532

Quinoa salmon patties

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r130234

Basic quinoa

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r780441

Quinoa tabouli

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r73197

Colourful quinoa salad

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r77140

Chocolate quinoa cake with peanut butter frosting

https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r73231

You can find Bronte and Erin at;

https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/

https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixing

https://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/

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