Recipe developed by Jenny Tschiesche BSc(Hons) Dip(ION) FdSc BANT. For more information see www.jennytschiesche.com.

Refreshing and fragrant, homemade elderflower cordial is so much better and more pleasing than anything you can buy in the shops. The elderflower season is short, and falls in early summer, but makes a great excuse for long walks spent collecting flowers.

You can use a mix of macadamias and cashews (140 g nuts in total) in this recipe.

To unmold ice ring: run base briefly under warm water to loosen.

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

To make your own pistachio cream, see Cookidoo® for the recipe.

Thanks to Thermomix® it’s easier than ever to make your own nut milks. The powerful blending results in richly flavoured milk, in this case almond, although the method works equally well for other nut varieties.

If you prefer, you can replace the fresh turmeric with fresh ginger.

This smoothie will keep in the refrigerator for 1 day. Be sure to thoroughly mix before serving ( 5-10 sec/speed 8 ).

This nutty banana smoothie contains energy-rich oats, making it a great choice to kick-start the day. Thermomix® smoothies are blended quickly and smoothly, resulting in nutrient-laden drinks every time.

For easy blending, freeze strawberries as individual pieces; quarter strawberries then spread out pieces on a tray and freeze. Once frozen, use frozen fruit in recipe or transfer to a freezer bag for later use.

One portion protein powder is equal to one serving. All protein powders will come with a Nutrition Facts label that shows the serving size, as well as how many scoops are in each serving.

Store wet chai in a sealable container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month, but no longer than the expiration date of your ingredients.

You can replace the strawberries with raw beetroot, if desired.

One portion protein powder is equal to one serving. All protein powders will come with a Nutrition Facts label that shows the serving size, as well as how many scoops are in each serving.

Vanilla nut milk can be stored in sterilised or hot-rinsed sealable bottles in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

For a mocktail version substitute vodka for your juice of choice.

To remove salt from salted pistachios, after peeling place pistachios into the simmering basket and rinse thoroughly. Dry nuts and use as required.

The oats and chia help to create a natural, lower-sugar thickshake (which traditionally gets its thickness from using loads of ice cream). Soaking oats improves the digestibility and helps break down phytic acid, which interferes with nutrient absorption.

Adjust the amount of sugar according to personal preferences.

To use your blade cover and peeler refer to the user manual for instructions on inserting and removing.

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.

Make this milkshake with leftover brownies and start the recipe at Milkshake.