A UK Seasonal Produce Calendar for Thermomix TM7 (What to Cook Month-by-Month)
- Beatriz
- Sep 4
- 3 min read
Introduction
Seasonal produce tastes better, costs less, and cuts food miles. Use this UK-focused calendar to plan TM7 meals month-by-month—think silky soups in Jan, asparagus risotto in May, courgette fritters in Aug, and celeriac mash in Nov.
Winter (Jan–Feb)
Stars: leeks, cabbages, kale, carrots, swede, celeriac, beetroot, parsnips, apples, pears.
TM7 ideas:
Leek & potato soup (sauté → simmer → blend).
Beetroot hummus (roast or steam → blitz).
Celeriac mash (butterfly finish).
Pear & ginger compote for porridge.
Early Spring (Mar–Apr)
Stars: purple sprouting broccoli, spring greens, rhubarb, early herbs.
TM7 ideas:
PSB pesto (leafy tops + almonds/sunflower seeds).
Spring minestrone (reverse stir to keep veg intact).
Rhubarb compote (gentle cook → cool).
Late Spring (May–Jun)
Stars: asparagus, new potatoes, peas, broad beans, strawberries.
TM7 ideas:
Asparagus risotto (guided stir; add tips at end).
Minted new potatoes (basket/Varoma).
Strawberry frozen yogurt (frozen fruit + yogurt blitz).
High Summer (Jul–Aug)
Stars: courgettes, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, soft berries.
TM7 ideas:
Tomato gazpacho (raw blitz; chill).
Courgette fritter batter (grate, squeeze, mix).
Pepper & tomato pasta sauce (batch & freeze).
Berry sorbet (frozen berries + lemon).
Early Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Stars: sweetcorn, apples, blackberries, squash, mushrooms.
TM7 ideas:
Sweetcorn chowder (thicken slightly).
Wild-mushroom barleyotto (reverse stir).
Apple butter (slow cook, low sugar).
Late Autumn into Winter (Nov–Dec)
Stars: brassicas, roots, leeks, citrus arrives.
TM7 ideas:
Spiced parsnip soup (curry-spice sauté).
Red-cabbage braise (long, gentle simmer).
Citrus curd (precise temp control).
How to Shop & Store (UK basics)
Buy wonky or local where possible.
Store greens wrapped in a damp cloth; keep roots cool & dark.
Batch-cook sauces/soups; label & date tubs; use FIFO (first in, first out).
FAQ (quick answers)
Q: Can I swap frozen for fresh?
A: Yes—frozen peas/berries are often higher quality off-season.
Q: What if my market is out of season?
A: Pick a close cousin (e.g., spinach for spring greens).
Q: Will recipes change for Ireland?
A: Seasons are similar; adjust by a few weeks for local availability.
Q: Best way to avoid waste?
A: Plan a weekly “use-up” soup/sauce; freeze in 2-portion tubs.
Q: Any UK staples to always keep?
A: Onions, carrots, potatoes, tinned tomatoes, pulses, lemons, herbs.
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