For best results and to avoid crushing ingredients or getting ingredient spirals tangled in the blade, it is recommended to use fruit and vegetables with a diameter of 5 cm. The minimum length for ingredients processed with Spiralizer should measure approximately 5 cm, while the maximum length processed should measure approximately 11 cm.

For a creamier sorbet, add one egg white in step 2.

To freeze fresh fruit, peel, remove seeds and cut flesh into pieces. Place fruit pieces on a tray and freeze 1-2 hours or until firm. Use immediately or transfer to freezer bags for later use.

A traditional British recipe, homemade mincemeat is quick and easy to make, and adds so much flavour to festive bakes and treats. Make up to three months in advance and store in the fridge to allow the flavours to develop, then use to prepare Mince Pies or Mincemeat Crumble Cake .

You can replace the macadamia nuts with sunflower seeds, raw cashews, blanched almonds or use a mixture of nuts.

To deshell gingko nuts: Knock the nut shell with hammer or nut cracker until it cracks. Break open the shell, peel the thin layer of brownish skin (easier to peel after soaking in water). Use toothpick to remove the tiny green stems from the hearts of the gingko nuts to remove bitter taste.

To deshell gingko nuts: Knock the nut shell with hammer or nut cracker until it cracks. Break open the shell, peel the thin layer of brownish skin (easier to peel after soaking in water). Use toothpick to remove the tiny green stems from the hearts of the gingko nuts to remove bitter taste.

Coconut chips or flakes can be bought toasted, or you can toast untoasted chips easily in a hot dry pan.

Vitality truffles are perfect for a sweet snack on the go.

You can use any flavour of freeze-dried fruit you wish (e.g. apple, pineapple, mango). You can buy freeze-dried fruit at most supermarkets in the tinned fruit aisle, at specialty food stores or online. We recommend using pure freeze-dried fruit (not combined with other ingredients).

Of all the red fruits, raspberries contain one of the highest levels of antioxidants.

For a creamier sorbet, add one egg white in step 2.