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TEFAL Bloggers and the ActiFry

For the big TEFAL Food-Feature in this issue of sisterMAG, the bloggers Roxana, Valerie, The Kaisers, Kate and Kim chatted with us about their favourite ways to prepare food, their experience with the ActiFry and their simple, quick and delicious favourite dishes. Read the full feature here!

Favorite recipes: Blogger and the ActiFry

– FROM FAMILY TO ALWAYS ON THE GO

We didn’t test the TEFAL ACTIFRY GENIUS alone – we also tried out the recipes together with influencers during an event at our studio and a production at Bodensee. We talked about their very different preferences for the ACTIFRY GENIUS recipes, like whether they want a quick bite on the go before their next job, a meal that tastes good for the whole family, or a delicious vegan dish. THESE ARE THEIR FAVOURITE RECIPES!

PREPARING FRIES WITH THE ACTIFRY – A TRUE FRYING CLASSIC!

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Depending on the recipe, try using different oils with the actifry !

Roxana

Sportive and always on the go

Bolognese sauce with Roxana

INGREDIENTS

3 ActiFry spoonfuls olive oil

2 small onions

800 g minced beef (5% fat)

Salt, pepper

80 ml red wine

A handful of tomatoes

800 ml pureed tomatoes

3 carrots

2 zucchinis

1. Add the oil to the ACTIFRY.

2. Close the lid. Mode – MANUAL, duration 1 MINUTE, temp.: 220°C

3. Chop the onion into small pieces and add to the ACTIFRY.

4. Close lid. Follow the cooking time indicated. MODE – MANUAL, duration 4 MINUTES, temp.: 220°C

5. Add the minced meat and season to taste. Close the lid. Follow the cooking time. Mode – MANUAL, duration 8 MINUTES, temp.: 220°C

6. In between: Open the lid and separate the pieces of meat.

7. Douse with the red wine. Add the vegetables and the tomatoes. Follow the cooking time. Mode – MANUAL, duration 30 MINUTES, temp.: 220°C.

Roxana and the ActiFry

PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF BRIEFLY. WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT DO YOU DO?

My name is Roxi from @roxisecke, I am 28 years old and live close to the Bodensee in Southern Germany. I have been sharing my advice on working out and a healthy lifestyle online for more than four years. It has always been my goal to find a cool and modern approach to the topic and to show everyone how easy it can be! A balanced diet doesn’t mean having to give up on anything. The only thing is that we have to be conscious of what we eat and that is what I show on my social media platforms.

WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU WHEN PREPARING FOOD?

The products I buy need to be from regional sources and if possible organic. I believe that chemicals harm our body, lead to illnesses and can even cause depression. It is also very important to me that the food preparation is done gently and vitamins as well as minerals stay intact. And of course I want as little work as possible with cleaning up afterwards.

WHICH CHALLENGES DO YOU ENCOUNTER WHEN COOKING – IN PARTICULAR IN REGARDS TO A HEALTHY AND BALANCED DIET?

I love eating and always pay attention to flavor. That is why I have given up on any pre-produced products and meals, they aren’t good for my body and I always feel bad afterwards. For that reason, I have to put more research into the dishes I prepare, but that is totally worth it for me! I enjoy trying out new recipes and getting creative in the kitchen. I also try to make dishes which normally wouldn’t be very healthy, more so. And you wouldn’t believe it: that is actually pretty easy, but most people tend to not take the time to even try. But I am convinced that there is nothing more important than taking care of our bodies – we only have one life and the people around us benefit as well when we feel good about ourselves.

HOW DOES THE TEFAL ACTIFRY HELP WITH THESE THINGS?

I love fries, in particular sweet potatoe fries and the Tefal ActiFry helps me to prepare fries which still fit a balanced diet. All I need to do is to add 2 spoons of olive oil and the fries turn out crispy and incredibly yummy. And the best thing: I don’t have to clean my whole baking sheet afterwards, but can put the ActiFry bowl into my dishwasher and don’t have to worry about it. And for other dishes such as a bolognese sauce, I don’t need to watch the preparation, but can easily walk away and take care of some chores or go for a run.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DISH?

As described above, I love sweet potatoe fries with a filet and a colorful salad! That is one of my ultimate favorite dishes right now. I also really love penne with a bolognese sauce. And I adore brownies, which can also be done with the Tefal ActiFry. That is my next mission: to find a healthy brownie recipe that I can make with the Tefal ActiFry.

Valerie

Vegan diet

Apricot compote with crunchy maple syrup muesli crumble

INGREDIENTS

1,5 cans of apricots, sweetened (475 g cans)

100g oat flakes

6 ActiFry spoonfuls maple syrup

3 ActiFry spoonfuls coconut oil

1. Mix the oat flakes and maple syrup with half the coconut oil. Drain the apricots.

2. Place the muesli on the handle side and the apricots on the opposite side of the bowl. Sprinkle the remaining coconut oil over the apricots.

3. Follow the cooking time. MODE 9 – DESSERTS, duration: 18 MINUTES.

Valerie and the ActiFry

PLEASE TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF – WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT DO YOU DO?

I am Valerie, 26 years old, and live in Berlin. I am a mindfulness trainer and share on Instagram everything around a conscious life, healthy nutrition, and self

WHAT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO YOU WHEN PREPARING FOOD?

When preparing food, it is particularly important to me where my food comes from. I try to buy organic and get a lot fresh produce from the market.

WHAT CHALLENGES DO YOU SEE IN YOUR DAILY LIFE WITH REGARD TO COOKING, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO A HEALTHY, VEGAN DIET?

While I like to spend a lot of time in the kitchen on weekends, I simply have to move a little faster during the week. That doesn’t always work, of course, because it requires some meal prep. When I’m alone, it’s often not worth cooking just one portion, so I always like to freeze the leftovers or have recipes ready that don’t take too long. That way I can enjoy the rest of my lunch break without chaos in the kitchen.

HOW DOES THE TEFAL ACTIFRY HELP YOU WITH THIS?

What I particularly like about the Tefal ActiFry is that I don’t have to turn on the oven for small portions. It’s simply more time efficient and because it’s just one container, it’s much faster. The stirring arm is also practical because it allows me to do something else while the appliance is preparing the dish. I don’t even have to be in the kitchen! It’s also great to avoid oil splashes and the smell of frying in the kitchen.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE DISH THAT YOU PREPARED WITH THE TEFAL ACTIFRY SO FAR?

My absolute favourite dish is definitely the fruit crumble. And, of course, the crispy fries.

Blogger The Kaisers

Cooking for a family

Samosas  with goat cheese, rocket, and sun-dried tomatoes

PLEASE TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF – WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT DO YOU DO?

We are Patricia and Stefan of the blog The Kaisers, which covers everything that moves a young family with a toddler. We often cover topics concerned with food and food prep with a child.

WHAT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO YOU WHEN PREPARING FOOD?

We only use fresh, quality ingredients. Of course, they should taste great as well.

WHAT CHALLENGES DO YOU SEE IN YOUR DAILY LIFE WITH REGARD TO COOKING, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO A HEALTHY YET VARIED DIET FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY?

Life moves fast with children. That’s why it’s important to have a kitchen routine with just a few simple steps. We often resort to fast food – specially in stressful situations – so it is very important to prepare. A weekly meal plan is a must, as is pre-cooking. It’s not necessary to always cook three different meals every day. It is better to cook a little more and then have something left the next day. This saves you at least one cooking session.

HOW DOES THE TEFAL ACTIFRY HELP YOU WITH THIS?

We can prep the Tefal ActiFry beforehand and it prepares the food while we can do other things. With a large capacity (more than 1.2 kilograms, and 1.7 kilograms in the XL version), I can prepare enough food to last for the next day.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE DISH?

We love the maple syrup and thyme potatoes. It’s a perfect snack for which you can find in the free ActiFry cookbook. Even Patricia, who doesn’t like cooked potatoes at all, loves them.

Homemade Granola with Kate

I N G R E D I E N T S

225 g oat flakes

75 g unsalted pecans

75 g almond flakes (or other nuts)

75 g dried cranberries (or other dried fruit)

7 ActiFry spoonfuls maple syrup (approx. 150 ml)

1 ActiFry spoonful of oil

1/2 ActiFry spoonful cinnamon

1/2 ActiFry spoonful vanilla extract

1. In a bowl, mix the oat flakes with the cinnamon, oil, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until all the oat flakes are well coated.

2. Add the mixture to the ACTIFRY bowl on the fan side. Sprinkle the walnuts on top and then the almond flakes. Close the lid.

3. Follow the cooking time. MODE 9 – DESSERTS, duration: 13 MINUTES.

4. After cooking, add the cranberries to the mixture (the cranberries should not boil) and then place them on a large baking tray covered with foil or baking paper or on a large plate. Allow the granola to cool before placing it in an airtight jar and storing it away from sunlight.

Kate

Always on the go as a flight attendant

PLEASE TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF – WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT DO YOU DO?

My name is Kate, I am 22 years old, and have recently moved into my first own apartment in Cologne. I live with my most loyal combowlion, my dog Timba. My job as a flight attendant lets me discover the world. It’s no surprise that travelling is my favourite hobby.

WHAT IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT TO YOU WHEN PREPARING FOOD?

It is important that my food prep is as quick, easy, and healthy as possible. Due to my weight loss of 17 kg last year, it is especially important for me to cook low-fat food.

WHAT CHALLENGES DO YOU FACE IN YOUR DAILY LIFE WITH REGARD TO COOKING, ESPECIALLY WITH A JOB WHERE YOU TRAVEL A LOT?

Because of my job, I usually eat at irregular times. I often come home very late in the evening; dinner has to be fast, easy, and healthy. ActiFry does a lot of work for me because you don’t have to do anything except the prep work. After that, I can do other things while the food essentially cooks itself.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE DISH THAT YOU PREPARED WITH THE TEFAL ACTIFRY?

My absolute favourite dish is (of course) the fries. But I also love the homemade granola – an essential part of my breakfast.

Kim

@die.kim

PLEASE TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF – WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT DO YOU DO?

My name is Kim, I am 27 years old, and I live with my husband and my three children in Cologne. We are expecting our fourth child.

WHAT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO YOU WHEN PREPARING FOOD?

What is particularly important to me when preparing food is that I don’t have to stay fixed next to the stove but that I can keep the children occupied or do other things around the house.

WHAT CHALLENGES DO YOU FACE IN YOUR DAILY LIFE WHEN IT COMES TO COOKING, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU COOK FOR YOUR CHILDREN?

My daily challenge in cooking for a five-person family is that everyone enjoys the dish and there isn’t one child who absolutely doesn’t like it.

HOW DOES TEFAL ACTIFRY HELP YOU?

The ActiFry helps me prepare healthy meals without having to focus solely on cooking.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE DISH?

My favourite dish is mixed vegetables. The children love classic French fries and schnitzel.