To make your own vegan butter, pouring cream and custard, refer to the recipes on this recipe chip.

Vanilla seeds can easily be removed from the vanilla pod; hold the pod at one end, slit with a sharp knife lengthwise, then scrape out the seeds with the tip of the knife.

Recipe inspired by Joanne Lim, Thermomix® Independent Consultant Maryland.

You can replace the almond butter with peanut butter in this recipe. Just be sure to use one made from 100 per cent nuts.

For a unique flavour, add 3 sprigs of rosemary, leaves only, with the sugar in step 1.

This beautifully light summer dessert would prove extremely popular at a dinner party. The very thin sponge layer supports the lightest strawberry mousse. Your guests will finish this off in seconds!

Grind your own almonds if desired. Place 120 g blanched almonds in mixing bowl before beginning recipe then grind 10 sec/speed 10. Transfer to a bowl and set aside until needed.

If you don't have a piping bag, cut the corner off a sturdy freezer bag and use as directed to pipe choux pastries on baking tray.

Replace all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt with self-rising flour.

To freeze mangos: peel, cut into pieces and freeze on a cookie sheet for a few hours. Ensure fruit is well frozen before starting recipe. If not using immediately, transfer frozen fruit into suitable freezing bags for later use.

For TM31 users: when blending gradually increase from speed 4 to speed 7.

For the best results, use ripe pears. We recommend using Bosc pears for this recipe. Cooking times may vary according to the ripeness of your pears.

Recipe inspired by Maria Cecilia Espinosa, Thermomix® Independent Consultant Florida.

If you have larger jars, cook your cheesecakes in two separate batches.

Milled anise powder will stay fresh in a sealable container for a couple of months if stored in a cool, dark place.

You can replace the cream cheese with 600 g firm quark in this recipe (you can find quark at European delis, or make your own - just follow the recipe on Cookidoo®). Using quark will result in an overall softer texture to your slice.

To freeze mangos: peel, cut into pieces and freeze on a baking sheet for a few hours. Ensure fruit is well frozen before starting recipe. If not using immediately, transfer frozen fruit into suitable freezing bags for later use.

This is the ultimate warming, autumnal dessert, with the cinnamon, cloves and ginger adding extra warmth. You can also try it with different fruits or berries depending on what you have available.

Bake time will depend on size of pan used. If using a different size bundt pan, adjust baking time accordingly.

Recipe inspired by Armida Finser Thermomix® Independent Consultant Texas.