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.

Bonito flakes and dried shrimp can be purchased from Asian food stores.

Garam Masala is best when added at the end of cooking and can even be sprinkled on a dish when serving. This mix can then be used in curries, lentils, soups or sprinkled on scrambled eggs

This earthy, fragrant blend of spices forms a base for Madras-style curries. It can also be used to add extra flavor and color to soups or broths.

Store Ras el hanout in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

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

You can find dried mango powder and asafoetida at Indian food stores or online.

To make scones: 1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Place 1 recipe Homemade Baking Mix with Shortening, 8 oz sour cream, 4 oz chocolate chips, 2 oz heavy cream, 2 oz sugar, 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract into mixing bowl and mix 5 sec/speed 3.5, then knead Dough /20 sec. 3. Transfer batter to parchment and quickly shape into a square (approx. 8 in. x 8 in.). With a floured knife, cut into quarters, then cut each square diagonally to create 8 triangles. Place on prepared baking sheet. Brush with additional heavy cream and bake 12-14 minutes (425°F), until golden. Let cool before serving.

To prepare jar, thoroughly wash jar and lid in hot, soapy water. Rinse by pouring over boiling water. Prepare for filling, if needed, by placing on a clean tea towel in a roasting tin and heating in the oven at 100˚C until required.

To prepare jar, thoroughly wash jars and lids in hot, soapy water. Rinse by pouring over boiling water. Prepare for filling, if needed, by placing on a clean tea towel in a roasting tin and heat in the oven at 100˚C until required.

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.

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

ABC Nut Butter can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight jar for up to one month.

Making breadcrumbs is an easy and green way to use up stale or older bread. The addition of mixed herbs means that this particular recipe is also a great way to use up the odds and ends of unused herbs too. They are so tasty and versatile that you’ll be baking bread just to make these breadcrumbs.

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.

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 sure to use clean utensils and sterilised bottles for best results.

Homemade marzipan will make your dishes taste far superior, as well as making you feel that little bit more proud of your finished bake. The powerful grinding action of the Thermomix® guarantees a smooth result. Use this recipe in the pistachio almond twists and lemon and poppyseed Battenberg cake.

This flour is best stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days; flours containing milled rice may clump if stored in the pantry.

Serve with sourdough bread and good quality extra virgin olive oil or use Dukkah as a rub to coat chicken or lamb.