Turmeric stains easily, so we suggest wearing gloves when peeling turmeric.

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.

For TM31 users: when blending gradually increase from speed 5 to speed 9.

Smaller amounts of rice can be cooked in the Thermomix®, use 32 oz of water adjust the cooking time according to time indicated on rice package.

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

Harissa is a spicy paste often used in North African and Middle Eastern cooking. However, you can reduce the heat by deseeding some of the chillies before soaking in step 1.

Serve in a tomato or curry sauce or add to a warm salad.

For other types of rice, adjust the cooking time. For example: Short grain rice: 18 minutes Basmati rice: 15 minutes Brown rice: 40-45 minutes Wild rice: 45-55 minutes

Certain types of rice require rinsing (check packet instructions). Place simmering basket in empty mixing bowl, weigh rice into it, remove simmering basket and rinse rice thoroughly under running water. Proceed as directed in the recipe.

We used X-large eggs (59 g). Using room temperature eggs, smaller eggs or hot water will shorten cooking time.

The maximum quantity of pasta that can be cooked at any one time is 500 g. When cooking 500 g pasta, increase the quantity of water to 1500 g and boiling time in step 1 to 14 minutes.

The time it takes to whip cream depends on the temperature of the ingredients and the fat content of the cream - the more fat it contains, the easier it is to whip and the stiffer the consistency it will achieve. The optimum temperature is 4-6°C. For better results, you can cool the mixing bowl.

Serve sautéed capsicum as a side dish, toss through pasta, add to salads, stir through a ragout or stew, or use a bruschetta topping.

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

For a finer consistency, place a fine sieve over a large bowl and push the chopped nut mixture through with spatula. Return any un-chopped nuts and/or seeds to mixing bowl and mix Turbo/1 sec/5 times . Repeat this process as needed, until the nut mixture is pushed through the sieve into a fine powder. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until needed. The sieved powder mixture can be mixed into drinks or used any way you would use protein powder.

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

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

The porridge will keep thickening as it rests, if it is not served immediately adjust the quantity of milk in step 3.

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

Glycerine is an edible product and can be purchased from cake decorating shops or the health and beauty aisle in most supermarkets.

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

To cut onions into wedges, cut off the root end of a peeled onion, then cut in half from end to end. With the cut side down, cut into 4 wedges from root to stem, angling the knife towards the centre of the onion.