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

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.

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.

For a less spicy version, reduce bird's eye chillies to 6 pieces and add 6 fresh red chillies in step 1.

The vegetables and fruits used in this recipe are high in water content. Use a salad spinner to remove excess water. If fruit and vegetables are wet, drain on kitchen paper towel.

For best results and to avoid crushing ingredients or getting the spirals tangled in the blade, the vegetables and fruit pieces should be at least 4 cm long and maximum 10-11 cm long. Keep this in mind when shopping and preparing your ingredients so as to choose and cut them accordingly.

Bring the flavors of beautiful Italy to your midday meal with this colorful recipe. The components of a classic Caprese salad are combined to create a pasta dish that can be enjoyed hot or cold. It also travels well so try packing in lunchboxes for a delicious and filling weekday lunch.

Chicken can be replaced with chicken parts of your choice. Adjust cooking time in step 2 accordingly.

You can add a protein of your choice such as chicken in step 1, after chopping the garlic and onions.

Cooking times may vary according to the thickness of your salmon.

King prawns to medium-sized prawns will take approximately 8-10 minutes to steam.

To make prawns crunchy and bouncy, marinate with 2 tbsp of sugar for 1-2 hours in refrigerator. Rinse away sugar before use.

To make your own Cajun spice blend: place 2 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp salt, 1½ tsp black pepper, 1½ tsp garlic powder, 1½ tsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried thyme leaves and 1 tsp cayenne into mixing bowl and mix 5 sec/speed 4 . Transfer to an airtight jar.

To cut parchment to fit Varoma tray: tear off a piece of parchment wide enough to cover Varoma tray. Place Varoma tray on top of parchment and cut around the tray to shape.