Setting point test: place a small plate into the freezer (5-10 minutes). Place 1 teaspoon marmalade onto the chilled plate. When marmalade is cool, push it with your finger. If the marmalade wrinkles, it is ready. If not, cook marmalade for a further 2 minutes then test again.

If you don't have time to soak/activate your cashews, soak nuts in boiling water for 30 minutes, then drain and use as directed.

Using good-quality vinegars is important to the outcome and quality of the finished product.

Serve with nasi lemak, fried rice or as base for any stir fry dish.

The high temperatures of Thermomix® caramelise the red onions for a fuller flavour in this tasty chutney. Serve with goat’s cheese on crackers or crostini for a great canapé, or add to a cheese board.

Serve with cheese or as a condiment for meat or fish or with an Indian curry meal.

Slightly unripe fruit has higher pectin levels, so will assist your paste in setting.

If some caramelised onion sticks to the bottom of the mixing bowl, in the next step, the vinegar will dissolve it almost completely.

After opening, store chutney in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

You can store this jam in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

You need 500 g fruit in total for this recipe. Be sure to record the total weight of your kiwifruit and apple when adding to the mixing bowl.

Provided the bottles have been thoroughly washed and rinsed with boiling water, this sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 months.

Dip can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

When in season, use ripe black figs and reduce sugar to 350 g.

To increase the nutritional benefit, add 1 tablespoon acidophilus (available at most chemists and health food stores) when adding garlic.

Citrus marmalade is ideal for breakfast any day of the week.

We used bourbon in this recipe, but you can use any type of whiskey.

The ghee/butter helps to preserve the pâté and prevent a skin forming on top.

Always use a sterilised jar to store salsa. Do not open jar during fermentation as this can introduce bacteria and spoil the contents. If it smells sour or has mould growing on it, the fermentation was not successful. Discard immediately and start recipe from the beginning.

You can find dried shrimp and fresh grated coconut (in the freezer section) at most Asian food stores.

For a chunkier pâté, blend 1 min/speed 4 (without increasing speed) after adding walnuts.