Thermomix® Homemade Pantry (UK): Make Your Own Ingredients
- Beatriz
- Aug 12
- 4 min read
Why make your own ingredients?
Shop less, waste less, and control every ingredient. Thermomix® makes DIY staples easy — from curry powders and stock pastes to nut milks and gluten-free flour — so you can build a healthier, more affordable pantry with fewer additives and preservatives.
5 quick wins
Healthier: cook from scratch with seasonal produce and no hidden ingredients.
Flexible: tweak sugar/salt/allergens; make what’s hard to find (e.g., gluten-free bases).
Easy: guided temps + chop/grind/blend/knead do the heavy lifting.
Save money: buy basics in bulk, preserve in season, reduce food waste.
Greener: reuse jars and containers; cut packaging.
Whole-ingredient tip: keep staples (sugar, whole spices, grains) in their whole form and grind just before use to lock in freshness and flavour. Thermomix® turns sugar into icing sugar and whole spices into fragrant blends in seconds.
Collections to open (UK & IE)
Collection (open link) | Region | # Recipes | Why it’s useful |
In Homemade We Trust → https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-gb/p/col500893 | UK/IE | — | Manifesto-aligned scratch staples |
UK/IE | — | Plant-based milks, butters, “cheese” | |
Add Some Sauce! → https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-GB/p/VrkCollection-gb-000001237106 | UK/IE | 11 | Never buy jarred sauces again |
PERFECT PRESERVES → https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-GB/p/VrkCollection-gb-000001148015 | UK/IE | 8 | Jams for every season |
Cookies & Biscuits → https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-GB/p/VrkCollection-gb-000001178346 | UK/IE | 10 | Fill the biscuit tin, DIY style |
Everyday Basics → https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-gb/p/col385857 | UK/IE | — | “Back-to-basics” building blocks |
Sources: collection pages.
Pantry stars — dry goods
Recipe (open link) | What it is | Quick note |
Vanilla Sugar → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r178856 | Flavoured sugar | 5 mins; TM7/TM6/TM5/TM31 shown on page |
Icing Sugar → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r178855 | Powdered sugar | Grind just before use for freshness |
Gluten Free Plain Flour → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r146863 | Quinoa/chia blend | Custom GF base for baking |
Madras Curry Powder → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r111438 | Fresh spice mix | Whole spices → big flavour |
Sources: recipe pages.
Pantry stars — pastes & basic sauces
Recipe (open link) | Use it for | Quick note |
Chicken Stock Paste → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r178872 | Soups, risotti, sauces | Batch, portion, freeze |
Tikka Paste → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r112922 | Curries, marinades | Classic Indian base |
Tamarind Paste → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r111445 | Chutneys, curries | 15-minute staple |
Tomato Sauce → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r151856 | Pasta + more | Weeknight hero |
Sources: recipe pages.
No need to buy condiments & dressings
Recipe (open link) | Replaces | Quick note |
Tomato Ketchup → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r102074 | Bottled ketchup | Family favourite |
Shop-bought BBQ | 20 minutes | |
American Style Blue Cheese Dressing → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r178089 | Jarred dressing | Big flavour, fast |
Mayonnaise → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r151860 | Jar mayo | 5 minutes |
Sources: recipe pages.
Breakfast & snack prep (high-fibre ideas)
Recipe (open link) | Good for | Devices shown |
Yoghurt with Blueberry & Apple Compote → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r77544 | Make-ahead breakfast | TM7/TM6/TM5/TM31 |
Breakfast Bars → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r292365 | Packed-lunch fuel | TM7/TM6/TM5 |
Cherry & Cinnamon Granola Bars → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r145799 | Fruit + seeds snack | TM7/TM6/TM5 |
Crunchy Granola → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r77354 | Batch & jar | — |
Sources: recipe pages.
Dairy-free & allergen-smart swaps
Recipe (open link) | What it replaces | Note |
Almond Milk → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r101897 | Carton nut milks | Overnight soak; great value |
Vegan Mayonnaise → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r101900 | Egg-based mayo | Soy-based emulsion |
Vegan Cheese Alternative → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r101905 | Cheese spread | Cashews + agar |
Veganella (Vegan Mozzarella) → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r101898 | Melty mozz | Plant-based set |
Source: “Homemade dairy alternatives” + recipe pages.
Gluten-free treats & bakes
Recipe (open link) | Style | Note |
Gluten-Free Focaccia Bread → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r76657 | Bread | Almond/cornflour base |
Gluten-free Pizza → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r101790 | Pizza night | Quick base |
Gluten-free Carrot & Orange Cake → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r101849 | Cake | Almond + buckwheat |
White Chocolate, Raspberry & Pistachio Brownies (GF) → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r132259 | Traybake | Crowd-pleaser |
Source: “Gluten-free snacks and breads” + recipe pages. cookidoo.co.uk
How to start your Homemade Pantry (today)
Plan your menus in Cookidoo® – My Week.
Create a personal “Homemade Pantry” collection and add 2 new DIY staples weekly.
Let Shopping List update your list, batch once, and refill jars.
Keep a whole-ingredient shelf (whole spices, sugar, grains) and grind as needed.
Bonus inspiration: Jams & Biscuits (UK)
PERFECT PRESERVES → https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-GB/p/VrkCollection-gb-000001148015
Cookies & Biscuits → https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-GB/p/VrkCollection-gb-000001178346
FAQs (UK & Ireland)
Q: What’s the biggest benefit of DIY staples?
Y: Control. Fewer additives, tailored salt/sugar, allergy-aware tweaks — and long-term savings from bulk buying and preserving.
Q: Which recipes should I start with?
A: Pick one paste (e.g., Tikka Paste), one stock paste, and one condiment (e.g., Mayonnaise). They power a week of quick meals.
Q: Any storage tips?
A: Reuse jars and bottles; label dates; freeze pastes in ice-cube trays for “drop-in” flavour boosts.
Q: Are these UK links?
A: Yes — all links above open the UK & Ireland Cookidoo® site. Collections and recipes show device icons for TM7/TM6 (plus TM5/TM31 where applicable).
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