Add 1 tsp fenugreek and 1 stalk lemongrass for a more fragrant rice.

Search Cookidoo® for our Summer Southern BBQ collection to make your own BBQ Sauce and Seasonings.

You may replace parboiled basmati rice with basmati rice.

Sealed pickles will keep in the fridge for up to 1 month.

All pans are shaped differently. Ensure the pan you're using fits into Varoma dish and Varoma lid closes properly.

Steaming stuffed acorn squash in your Thermomix® will free up oven space for other holiday roasting or baking.

If you have a seafood or shellfish allergy, it is recommended to avoid dishes that contain squid ink.

You can also add 1 tbsp fried anchovy or 2 tbsp petai beans in step 4.

If you forget to soak your beans overnight, place them in water (enough to let them expand at least double) and bring them to a boil for 2 minutes. Then let them sit covered for at least 1 hour. Rinse and use.

Burghul is a versatile Middle Eastern staple; it's a wheat that has been steamed or parboiled, dried and ground (meaning it requires very little preparation). It is available at some major supermarkets, gourmet food stores or online.

To prepare 450 g cooked rice, you may use approximately 250 g rice. Make sure the rice has cooled down before use in step 2.

For a thicker dressing, line simmering basket with a nut milk bag or muslin cloth and place over a large bowl. Transfer Harissa yoghurt dressing into lined simmering basket and place into refrigerator to drain for 12 hours.

For sous-vide cooking use bags that are resistant to the times and temperatures specified in these recipes. Check at time of purchase to ensure bags meet the following criteria: specific for food and for sous-vide cooking; resistant up to 100°C/212°F; resistant up to 8 hours of cooking; BPA-free; PVC-free

Spiral sliced hams are precooked. Allow approximately 10-12 minutes per pound or until the internal temperature, registered on an inserted meat thermometer, reaches 140°F. Alternatively, if using another type of ham, follow the cooking instructions listed on the packaging.

Mark Olive headlined our Consultant incentive event, ThermoFest, in 2022 when it was held in Uluru. Mark showcased this recipe on-stage for our Consultants alongside two others. Check out the other Mark Olive recipes in this collection. Mark has been a chef for over 25 years and is known for his charismatic style and focus on indigenous Australian ingredients. He has starred in his own television series, ‘The Outback Café” as well as multiple lifestyle and travel shows.

Jackfruit is popular throughout Southeast Asia and India, and has a distinct sweet aroma. The fruit can be starchy and fibrous, but when cooked has a texture similar to pulled meat (making it a great option for vegetarians and vegans).

Here we use the butterfly whisk lying flat in the Varoma dish to ensure good steam circulation around a baking paper parcel - a good trick to remember for your own recipes. Serve this easy meal with naans or soft bread to soak up the tasty green paste and sauce, and feel free to use our tip to make a spicy dinner for two if you prefer.

Place the cutter shaft onto the mixing knife in the mixing bowl and ensure it is correctly placed. The base of the shaft should be fitted on the center of the mixing knife with arms positioned between the high and low blades allowing the shaft to stay vertical.