Thermomix for Families: 5 Ways TM7 Makes Weeknight Cooking Easier
- Beatriz
- 1 day ago
- 5 min read
Weeknight dinners in a bustling family household can be hectic – multiple kids, work schedules, and endless activities. Enter the Thermomix TM7, the kitchen gadget that many UK parents are calling their “secret weapon” for family meals.
In fact, the Thermomix is often seen as an essential appliance for busy families because “it just makes food preparation so much quicker and easier, no matter how many you’re cooking for”.
Here are five big ways the TM7 can transform your family’s weeknight cooking and take the stress out of meal times:
1. Speedy All-in-One Meal Prep
One of the Thermomix’s greatest strengths is how much time it saves by combining multiple kitchen functions. It can chop, blend, mix, sauté, and steam all in one unit, whipping up ingredients in seconds. Forget spending 20 minutes chopping veggies by hand – the TM7 can dice an onion faster than you can find your knife.
Each Guided Recipe on the Thermomix’s screen takes you through cooking step by step, so you get consistent results without babysitting the stove. That means while the Thermomix stirs your risotto or simmers a curry (without you watching the pot), you’re free to help the kids with homework or set the table. Weeknight cooking becomes hands-free and efficient. The result? Dinner is on the table quicker, and you’ve gained precious time in the evening routine.
2. Multi-Level Cooking = Main + Sides Together
Families often need a balanced meal; think a main dish plus some veg or grains on the side. The Thermomix TM7’s multi-level cooking allows you to prepare a full course meal in one go. Using the Varoma steaming attachment and simmering basket, you can cook multiple components at once.
For example, make a chicken curry in the bowl while steaming broccoli and rice above it. Or cook a batch of pasta in the bowl with Bolognese sauce, while steaming meatballs and veg in the Varoma. Everything will be ready at the same time, and because it’s all done in one appliance, you have far fewer pots to wash up afterwards. This “all-in-one” approach is a game-changer for busy parents. You’ll serve a complete, hot meal without juggling multiple pans on the hob. As Thermomix’s official guidance puts it, “cook multiple components at once... Whichever recipe you choose will result in a full meal, all ready at the same time, with minimal washing up.” Fewer dishes and a satisfied family; that’s a weeknight win!
3. Healthier Homemade Meals (Even for Picky Eaters)
Thermomix TM7 makes it easier to cook from scratch, which is often healthier for your family. With the TM7 you can blend vegetables into sauces undetected, perfect for sneaking extra veg into the kids’ meals (hello, secret spinach in the pasta sauce!). You can also prepare your own dips, sauces, and baby food, free from additives and preservatives. In fact, Thermomix encourages a more wholesome cooking approach: “Make your own dips, sauces & dressings, soups & smoothies… you’re avoiding those pesky additives and preservatives too.”.
Many UK families also appreciate the international recipes on Cookidoo, from curry to chilli to stir-fries, helping you introduce new flavours to children in a fun way. Because recipes are guided and foolproof, you might even get the kids involved in cooking. The result is more nutritious, home-cooked food on the dinner table and fewer ready-meals or takeaways. Over time, that can positively impact your family’s health (and tastes!).
4. Less Kitchen Chaos and Cleaning
If your kitchen looks like a bombsite after cooking a typical family dinner, the Thermomix will be a welcome change. By consolidating tasks (and replacing several gadgets), the TM7 drastically cuts down on clutter and washing-up. You’ll prep and cook in the same bowl, and even do multi-level steaming, meaning fewer pots and cutting boards to clean later. An additional advantage, as noted by experienced users, is that “there’s much less washing up to do and you can clear up as you go along” during Thermomix cooking (since the machine is doing the stirring).
The TM7’s bowl and Varoma are dishwasher-safe, so clean-up is as simple as a quick rinse and toss them in the dishwasher. Also, the Thermomix has a Pre-Clean mode: add water and a drop of washing-up liquid, and it will heat and spin to dislodge sticky residues, essentially pre-washing itself! A calmer, cleaner kitchen after dinner means a calmer, happier parent.
5. Endless Inspiration to Beat Mealtime Boredom
One struggle in family cooking is coming up with new ideas that everyone will enjoy. Thermomix TM7 solves the “same old dinners” problem with access to Cookidoo’s 100,000+ recipes worldwide. From British classics to international cuisines, you’ll never be short of inspiration. You can search by ingredients (handy for using up what’s in the fridge) or by categories like “Under 30 minutes” or “Kid-friendly”. Is your family craving a curry, or maybe a meatless Monday meal? Cookidoo’s got options. The guided recipes mean even dishes you’ve never attempted before, say a homemade butter chicken or a veggie-packed soup, are easy to master on a weeknight. You can also involve the family in picking recipes for the week; kids are often more excited to eat something they chose or helped cook.
With Thermomix, variety is at your fingertips, keeping mealtimes exciting yet reliable.
Cookidoo Recipe Spotlight: Stuck in a dinner rut? Try Cookidoo’s “Quick Weeknight Dinners” collection – it features speedy recipes like One-Pot Chicken Casserole and Vegetable Fried Rice. With Thermomix TM7 doing the hard work, even a mid-week roast or a hearty stew becomes feasible!
In conclusion, the Thermomix TM7 is like having an extra pair of hands (or three!) in the kitchen for busy families. From saving time and reducing clean-up to expanding your menu, it truly makes weeknight cooking easier. Many parents say they can’t imagine life without it once it becomes part of the routine. Why not reclaim your evenings and make family dinners something to look forward to?
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When you’re ready to purchase, remember that Thermomix can only be purchased through an official Advisor – Life With Thermomix are here to help you through the process. You’ll be getting a game-changing appliance that will serve you for years.
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