To make the garlic paste and ginger paste, please refer to the recipes on Cookidoo®.

This fragrant blend is similar to a traditional Madras curry powder, perfect to enhance flavours in curries or when you are looking to add warmth to a meal.

Ras el hanout is a spice blend that originated in the Maghreb and combines many different ingredients. The composition differs regionally and from shop to shop. Usually around 25 different spices are used.

Store Madras curry powder in a sealable storage container in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

If vegetables are very fresh (and therefore have a high water content), cook for 30 minutes in step 3.

A very popular recipe, this paste can be used to make a quick curry with the meat of your choice. It is a must-have ingredient to keep in your kitchen and this recipe makes plenty - will store for up to a month in the fridge, or frozen in small batches for up to three months.

The salt in this recipe is used as the preserving agent. When mixed with water, the stock does not taste too salty. If you wish to decrease the salt in the recipe, you must store the stock paste in the freezer.

The cling wrap can be lightly oiled to prevent it from sticking to the rising dough.

Adapt this recipe by using any leftover vegetables or herbs in your fridge. Use the same quantities as indicated in the recipe.

Traditionally garam masala is used as a finishing spice. By adding at the end of cooking, it heightens the flavours of your dish. Use it in soups, stews, curries, even sweet biscuits.

Porcini mushroom salt makes a lovely table gift for friends and family at Christmas time. Transfer salt into small jars and tie with festive ribbon or gift tags.

Almond milk will last for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.

If you don't have time to soak/activate your cashews, soak nuts in boiling water for 30 minutes, then drain and use as directed.

The Rustic Spice Mix combines well with robust rye bread. Add 1-2 tsp to flour for added flavor and color.

Be sure to use clean utensils and sterilised jars for best results.

Serve sautéed mushrooms as a side dish, toss through pasta, stir through a ragout or stew, or serve over toast or polenta for breakfast.

You can find pandan leaves at most Asian food stores.

A crumbly pastry, enriched with egg, this is a super simple and reliable Thermomix® recipe. Use for sweet pie cases or to make biscuits.

Small and crunchy, hemp seeds are derived from the hemp plant. They contain all the amino acids (proteins) essential for the body and also are high in omega-3 and omega-6. These seeds can be great for reducing joint pain, improving gut health and reducing sugar cravings. You can find them at some major supermarkets, health food stores and online.

Be careful not to knead the dough unnecessarily with your hands, as this will make the cookies, pie shell or crust tough.

If the dough becomes warm and difficult to work with, place rolled out dough, still covered with sheets of baking paper or plastic wrap, into refrigerator until firm enough to handle.

Serve seasoned with salt and pepper as side dish, or add browned beef strips and serve in tortillas for a quick midweek dinner.

For a fluffier texture, steam the bulgur wheat in the Varoma after cooking. Transfer the cooked bulgur to Varoma dish, place 250 g water in mixing bowl, place covered Varoma into position then cook 10 min/Varoma/speed 1 .