If you decide to use fresh tomatoes, crush them first for 15 sec/speed 5. Then add rest of the ingredients and sauté 30 min/Varoma/speed 2.

Sweet Coconut Filling can be used as filling for sweet buns, pulut inti and kuih ketayap.

Preheat broiler. Place bread onto a baking sheet and lightly brush with olive oil. Place under broiler and toast, watching carefully to avoid burning.

This is beautiiful spicy condiment used in North West African and Middle eastern cuisine.

Short profile: Mechthild Hellermann, nickname: Mechthild Hellermann Head of a health education centre; four grown-up children, four grandchildren. I have rediscovered my passion for cooking and baking thanks to the Thermomix. Full profile: Mechthild Hellermann Germany The recipe for the chocolate sauce variations came about as I have a lot to do with allergy sufferers professionally. A great many people tolerate cocoa, but have an adverse reaction to other ingredients in industrially-produced chocolate products. I developed this recipe so that these people do not have to go without chocolate sauce or chocolate spread. It is so nice to see how delighted the patients are – particularly the younger ones – when they realise they can enjoy this recipe without any adverse effects on their health.

To remove almond skin, soak almonds in hot water for 10 minutes.

Serve with rice pudding, pancakes, potato cakes or with roasted or grilled pork.

Setting point test: place a saucer in the freezer (5-10 minutes). Place 1 tsp jam onto the saucer. When cool, push jam with your finger. If it wrinkles, it is ready. If not, boil jam for a further 2 min/110°C/speed 3 , then test again.

You can find coconut flesh (fresh and/or frozen) at most Asian grocers. If using frozen coconut flesh, defrost and drain before using.

Use in place of sugar in coffee, tea, cider and more.

For Vegetable stock paste recipe, please refer to the recipe on Cookidoo®.

Blackberries make a really lovely autumn jam, especially if you’re able to make it using the huge glut of fruit found at this time. It’s always extra satisfying, too, to make a jam out of fruits you have picked yourself!

This apple sauce is so quick and easy to make, you won’t want to buy a jar of it again. Lovely with ham or roast pork – or our pulled pork and cider rolls. This sauce keeps well, and can also be frozen, so is a great one to make in the autumn when apples are in season.

This sauce goes well with rice pudding, pancakes, potato cakes or with roasted or grilled pork.

Ceylon cinnamon should not be used due to its soft texture.

Serve with rice pudding, pancakes, potato pancakes or with roasted or grilled pork.

Transfer leftover sambal oelek into a sealable container; you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Serve it as a condiment with meat or vegetable dishes, or stir it through stews, soups or curries for added heat and flavour.

For a mild salsa simply remove seeds from chili before using.

Ceylon cinnamon should not be used due to its soft texture.

Serve tzatziki with pitta bread, crusty bread, grilled meat or baked potatoes.

Setting point test: place a saucer in the freezer (5-10 minutes). Place 1 tsp jam onto the saucer. When cool, push jam with your finger. If it wrinkles, it is ready. If not, boil jam for a further 2 min/230°F/speed 3 , then test again.