A Girl, a Gay & a Thermo

66. Mince and Repeat

Mince. The unsung hero of the weeknight dinner. Cheap, versatile, always available… and capable of so much more than bolognese, meatballs and burgers. This week, we’re giving mince the glow-up it deserves with smash burger tacos, pork and cabbage rolls, Mexican stuffed peppers, spiced lamb flatbreads and plenty of ideas to rescue you from your dinner rut. If you’ve got a packet of mince in the fridge and no inspiration, we’ve got you covered. We also tackle one of life’s most pressing questions: if you were a Thermomix mode, which one would you be? Are you a Slow Cook? A Turbo? Or something a little more chaotic? Plus, winter has arrived and so has the annual battle with the laundry. Drying clothes inside the house: practical necessity or absolute hate crime? We have thoughts. So grab your mince, your clothes horse and your strongest opinions. It’s time for another episode of A Girl, a Gay and a Thermo. Smash burger tacos https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r827907 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r827907] Cabbage rolls https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r593683 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r593683] Mexican stuffed peppers https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r417685 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r417685] Spiced lamb flatbreads https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r314221 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r314221] You can find Bronte and Erin at; https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/ [https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/] https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixing [https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixing] https://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/ [https://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

65. Highly Influenced

This week on A Girl, a Gay and a Thermo, we’re diving into the viral food trends we simply HAD to Thermify. We’re talking the Skinnymixers dumpling lasagne (and yes, it absolutely lives up to the hype), sushi in every form imaginable — baked cups, sushi waffles, even sushi lasagne — plus everyone's obsession with cottage cheese (Bronte turns it into something actually delicious). Balsamic glaze gets a look in and why we suddenly want to drizzle it over everything. Along the way, we unpack the food trends we just can’t quit, the random online purchases Instagram convinced us we desperately needed, throw around some possible TM7 gossip and give Girl Dinner the respect it deserves. Basically: if TikTok made it famous, there’s a good chance we’ve either cooked it… or been influenced into buying it. Skinnymixers dumplig lasagne https://skinnymixers.com.au/guest-recipe-mezs-dumpling-lasagna/ [https://skinnymixers.com.au/guest-recipe-mezs-dumpling-lasagna/] Baked feta pasta https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a35421563/baked-feta-pasta-tiktok/ [https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a35421563/baked-feta-pasta-tiktok/] Cottage cheese pizza base https://healthyfitnessmeals.com/cottage-cheese-pizza-crust/#wprm-recipe-container-89844 [https://healthyfitnessmeals.com/cottage-cheese-pizza-crust/#wprm-recipe-container-89844] (not the same recipe that Bronts talked about, but similar) Sushi rice https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r207883 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r207883] Baked sushi cups https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r933569 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r933569] Sushi waffles https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r910760 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r910760] Sushi lasagne * Go to the socials people, type in sushi lasagne and you'll get the idea :) Balsamic glaze https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r131293 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r131293] Caramelised balsamic reduction https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r80122 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r80122] You can find Bronte and Erin at; https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/ [https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/] https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixing [https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixing] https://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/ [https://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

64. Grab and Go

This week on A Girl, a Gay and a Thermo, we’re grabbing life by the lunchbox handles and talking all things Grab and Go. Because apparently adulthood is just driving between commitments while wondering if a handful of Cheezels counts as a meal. We’re sharing the things keeping us vaguely nourished through the chaos — smoothie cubes, overnight oats, quinoa salad prep, bacon and veg frittatas, full breakfast popovers, and date & pecan protein balls that make you feel like the kind of person who says things like “gut health journey.” PLUS: a deeply concerning trip down memory lane as we revisit the absolute garbage we used to inhale from 7-Eleven in the ‘90s and 2000s. And! Can you guess how many cheeseburgers we once ordered through a Maccas drive thru? … honestly, it’s miraculous either of us made it to adulthood with functioning organs. It’s practical, nostalgic, mildly traumatic, and packed with easy ideas to stop you panic-buying a $14 sandwich at 3pm. Smoothie cubes https://skinnymixers.com.au/thmiv-smoothie-cubes/ [https://skinnymixers.com.au/thmiv-smoothie-cubes/] Overnight oats https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r611902 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r611902] Strawberry cheesecake overnight oats https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r807706 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r807706] Full breakfast popovers https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r97708 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r97708] Breakfast burritos https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r924413 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r924413] Colourful quinoa salad https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r77140 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r77140] Mini bacon and vegetable frittatas https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r921094 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r921094] Date and Pecan protein balls https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r316242 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r316242] You can find Bronte and Erin at; https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/ [https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/] https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixing [https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixing] https://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/ [https://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

63. Easy Autumn Weeknights

This week, we’re embracing all things cosy and comforting (all with seasonal veggies) with our Easy Autumn Weeknights episode. We’re talking the dinners getting us through the cooler months without losing the will to cook — including crispy Brussels sprouts in the Thermie, a velvety curried parsnip and apple soup, a weeknight-friendly moussaka bowl, and the ultimate mac and cheese that honestly deserves a round of applause. Meanwhile, Bronte accidentally creates a plumbing nightmare involving Metamucil and a drain, Erin discovers Bronte’s plans to cook liver fritters and immediately questions the friendship. It’s cosy cooking, great inspiration for easy weeknights, and autumn comfort food at its finest. Sautéing 16 ounces of Brussel sprouts https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r543332 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r543332] Curried parsnip and apple soup https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r87037 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r87037] Moussaka bowl https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r924861 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r924861] The ultimate mushroom mac and cheese https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r825781 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r825781] Country style chicken liver fritters https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r293370 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r293370] You can find Bronte and Erin at; https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/ [https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/] https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixing [https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixing] https://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/ [https://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

62. What kind of Mum are you?

This week, we kick things off with a little MasterChef debrief—past judges, new faces, and the very important observation: Have you noticed TM7s on the contestants' benches? Then, we get into it: what kind of mum are you feeding this Mother’s Day? From Fancy Mums to Boozy Mums (and everything in between), we’re diagnosing mum personalities and building the perfect menu to match. Bronte fully leans into his Boozy Mum era with meatballs in a rich wine sauce, while Erin embraces her inner Fancy Mum with a shellfish nage in champagne (because obviously). We’re also poaching pears in red wine and finishing things off with a chamomile custard tart that feels very Meghan Markle-coded—elevated, shall we say? And to wrap it up, … what kind of mums did we grow up with? Whether you’re cooking up a storm or just here for the wine and snacks, we’ve got your Mother’s Day sorted. Meatballs with white wine mushroom sauce https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r77112 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r77112] Shellfish nage with champagne https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r811816 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r811816] Pears in red wine https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r156361 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r156361] Fruit tart with chamomile custard https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r140386 [https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r140386] You can find Bronte and Erin at; https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/ [https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/] https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixing [https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixing] https://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/ [https://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.