Your First Week with the TM7: 12 Fool-Proof Cookidoo® Ideas for UK & Ireland Kitchens (Beginner Plan)
- Beatriz
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
Introduction
Just unboxed your TM7? Here’s a friendly, step-by-step “first week” plan: 12 fool-proof recipe ideas that show off the TM7’s strengths (steaming, guided stirring, blending, kneading) and build your confidence fast. This plan goes further with day-by-day structure + batch-prep tips so you finish the week with skills and leftovers.
Tip: Use Cookidoo filters like “Under 30 minutes”, “Healthy”, “Beginner” and “UK & Ireland” to locate localised versions where available. (Official hands-on reviews and TM7 guides highlight the same core strengths you’ll explore here - You can read Cat Ellis review in TechRadar in the following link TechRadar)
Quick-Look Table: 7-Day Plan (Dinners) + 5 Extras
Day | Dinner (skill focus) | Why it’s great for beginners |
Mon | Creamy Tomato Soup → auto-sauté + blend | Learn sautéing and one-bowl blending (silky texture, zero splatter). |
Tue | Chicken & Veg Varoma Stack | Multi-level steaming + sauce in bowl = full meal at once. |
Wed | Stirred Mushroom Risotto | Classic guided stirring; perfect “demo dish” confidence boost. TechRadar |
Thu | Chilli Beef or Lentil | Long simmer with reverse-stir; batch-friendly freezer hero. |
Fri | Quick Fish Curry | Speedy weeknight curry; spice sauté + coconut simmer. |
Sat | Whole-Wheat Pizza Night | Knead mode for dough; sauce in bowl; family build-your-own. |
Sun | Hearty Veg Soup + Bread Rolls | Big-batch soup + dough in one afternoon for next week. |
5 Extras to master this week
Breakfast: Smoothie & Porridge combo (blend + gentle heat).
Snack: Hummus (5-minute blend; adjust lemon/salt to taste).
Side: Mashed Potatoes (butterfly whisk for airy mash).
Dessert: Fruit Sorbet (frozen berries + a touch of sugar/lemon).
Meal-prep: Brown Rice/Quinoa (cook ahead; add to salads/bowls).
How to use this plan
Open Cookidoo® and search the dish type (e.g., “Mushroom Risotto”) with filters for Beginner and Under 30 minutes where possible.
Batch when you can: double the chilli and soup; portion and freeze.
Stack meals: for Tue’s Varoma stack, put potatoes/rice in basket, fish or chicken in Varoma dish, and quick veg on Varoma tray; sauce simmers in the bowl—everything finishes together.
Practice modes: use Knead (Sat), Pre-Clean after sticky dishes, and Thicken for sauces.
First-week shopping list (core staples)
Onions, garlic, carrots, celery, tinned tomatoes, tomato purée, coconut milk, stock cubes
Rice (arborio + brown), pasta, flour (strong + plain), yeast
Chicken breast or thighs (or chickpeas/lentils), white fish, eggs
Leafy greens, broccoli/cauliflower, potatoes, peppers, mushrooms, herbs, lemons
Olive oil, curry paste/spices (garam masala/tikka/curry powder), salt/pepper
Frozen berries, chickpeas (for hummus), tahini (optional)
Confidence milestones you’ll hit by Sunday
Guided sauté → simmer → blend (Mon soup, Fri curry).
Multi-level steaming (Tue), reverse stir (Thu), knead (Sat).
Batch cooking & freezer-planning (Thu/Sun).
Pre-Clean & quick wash-up so nothing feels like a chore.
This plan adds structure + stacking and batch-prep so new owners build habits quickly and avoid decision fatigue.
FAQ (quick answers)
Q: Do I need Cookidoo to follow this plan?
A: It’s strongly recommended for guided steps; you can still cook manually, but guided recipes make week 1 easier.
Q: Can I do this vegetarian?
A: Yes—swap chicken/fish for chickpeas, tofu or paneer; Cookidoo filters make this simple.
Q: What if I’ve never cooked rice in the TM?
A: Use the Rice mode or basket method; Cookidoo steps are fool-proof.
Q: Is risotto really hands-off?
A: Yes—Thermomix stirs and controls heat; that’s why it’s a standard demo dish.
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