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.

To shred chicken for a salad or pasta dish, after cooking chop 3-4 sec//speed 4 .

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.

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.

You can mince your own beef using the chop mode on your Thermomix®️.

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.

To shred chicken for a salad or pasta dish, after cooking chop 3-4 sec//speed 4 .

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.

For a salad or a pasta, shred at the end 3-4 sec//speed 4 .

1 tbsp stock powder is roughly equivalent to 1 shop-bought chicken stock cube.

You can make your own Celery salt using leftover celery leaves - refer to the recipe on Cookidoo®.

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.

You can find junket tablets at most major supermarkets and online. You can find non-iodised salt at most major supermarkets.

With a cheesy, umami flavour, nutritional yeast contains all nine essential amino acids, is a great source of B vitamins and is often fortified with vitamin B12 (important for those following a vegan diet). You can find nutritional yeast at health food stores or online.

Steamed Whole Chicken can be sliced and served immediately. Shred or slice leftovers and use as meal prep for other dishes. For recipe inspiration, search for our Chicken Meal Prep - 13 Tasty Ways collection on Cookidoo®.

Add a variety of ingredients (such as chilli or ginger) to your poaching liquid to give it an extra flavour boost.