We have become a nation of amateur chefs. Social media and mainstream television shows have given us a newfound appreciation for a home cooked dish; baked, slow cooked, roasted or fried.

As a result, the home kitchen is naturally gaining more attention. We all want to know how we can tweak and improve the cooking process to produce the most nourishing, delicious and perfect results every time.

A Bosch kitchen is the perfect companion to your culinary journey. With small and large appliances that work in unison to help you create perfect bakes, there is no denying that the tools and equipment you can use can make a big impact on the success of your dish

CreationLine processor

Preparation

Preparing your dish - whether sweet or savoury - is essential. The outcome can really weigh in on how the dish turns out. Weighing, slicing, dicing and mixing - if not done properly can throw off the balance and texture of an entire dish.

Thankfully, the Bosch stand mixers, specifically the CreationLine, come with all of the accessories you need to master the preparation process.

Bosch food processor

This range includes models with integrated scales and a timer, and a huge collection of accessories too. You can choose models with accessories such as a meat mincer, kneading hook, blender attachment, shredding discs, grating discs, citrus press, accessory bag, beating whisk and stirring whisk!

Even notoriously difficult dishes like Beef Wellington, are made easy with this range. Processing the mushrooms and making a crisp, buttery pastry has never been easier.

With the variety of accessories, both sweet and savoury creations are so easy; and with just one appliance you can do it all - no need for multiple bowls, chopping boards, etc. Anything to save on cleaning up must be a win!

Bosch open oven in kitchen

Cooking

And this story continues with Bosch. Bosch's range of ovens offer a variety of innovative features to enhance your cooking experience (and eating experience). With something as precarious as a Beef Wellington (keep reading for our top notch recipe), simply transfer the dish to a Bosch oven* and watch the magic happen as the oven further enhances the cooking experience.

*check model for available features

With their impressive suite of features that are tailored to the specific ingredients, you can also create delicious sides and desserts. The Perfect Steam function is great for cooking vegetables, dishes and meat to perfection, and is a healthier method compared to traditional cooking. The new Steam Function Plus steams at a temperature of up to 120°C to cook dishes faster while still retaining those precious vitamins and nutrients. Here is our Bosch approved Beef Wellington recipe which is sure to gain compliments to the chef.

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Beef Wellington

Difficulty: Hard

Servings: 2

Ingredients
1 kg beef tenderloin
1 tbsp pepper (freshly ground)
2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
1 shallot
10g parsley
10g thyme
10g marjoram
250g wild mushrooms (e.g. brown mushrooms, porcini, chanterelles)
50g butter
½ tsp salt

Method

Step 1/8
Rub beef tenderloin with freshly ground pepper. Heat some olive oil in a large frying pan until hot but not smoking. Brown beef on all sides for approx. 10 - 12 min. Set aside to cool.

Step 2/8
Finely chop shallot. Pick herb leaves and chop roughly. Cut mushrooms into cubes with the CreationLine grating discs.

Step 3/8
In a large frying pan, heat butter and remaining olive oil. Add shallot and mushrooms and sauté until translucent.

Step 4/8
Deglaze with white wine. Add salt and chopped herbs. Continue to sauté for approx. 10 min. until the alcohol has evaporated. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Step 5/8
Transfer mushroom mixture to a food processor such as the CreationLine. Blend until smooth.

Step 6/8
Lay out a large sheet of plastic wrap on a cutting board. Line up half of the bacon slices in the middle. Spread mushroom paste over bacon. Then place beef tenderloin on top. Spread the remaining mushroom paste over the beef and cover with bacon slices. Tightly wrap beef with mushroom paste and bacon by wrapping up the plastic wrap. Cool in refrigerator for approx. 30 min.

Step 7/8
Preheat oven to 180°C. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out puff pastry into a rectangle. Remove beef from the plastic wrap and place lengthwise in the middle. Wrap pastry around beef so long sides overlap. Fold in short sides and tightly seal.

Step 8/8
Transfer to a lined baking sheet seam side down. Brush with egg yolk and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approx. 10 - 15 min. Then reduce heat to 120°C and continue to bake for approx. 10 more min. until golden. Remove from oven and allow to rest for approx. 10 min. Enjoy with a fresh salad or vegetables.