Spread on toast or bread, use in smoothies or with yoghurt or muesli.

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.

The glaze will thicken as it cools. To test if your glaze is cooked, place a metal spoon into the mixture. The glaze should coat the back of the spoon in a nice thick syrup-consistency.

Setting point test: place a saucer in freezer ( 5-10 minutes ). Place 1 tsp jam on the chilled saucer. After 10-15 seconds , push jam with your finger. If it wrinkles, it is ready. If not, boil jam for a further 2 minutes then test again.

For best results ensure zucchinis are at least 4 cm long but no longer than 10-11 cm and between 4-5 cm in width. This will prevent crushing and tangled spirals. Keep this in mind when shopping to choose smaller produce.

You may replace the skewered ingredients with any ingredients of your choice.

To peel off garlic skin, place garlic cloves in mixing bowl, chop 5 sec//speed 5. Remove garlic skin.

You can purchase black garlic from supermarkets, delis and speciality food stores.

Prune jam is delicious served on a slice of sourdough bread.

Be sure to use clean utensils and sterilised jars for best results. (Tara keep tips as is)

The glaze will thicken as it cools. To test if your glaze is cooked, place a metal spoon into the mixture. The glaze should coat the back of the spoon in a nice thick syrup-consistency.

Fresh tomato sauce: instead of chopped tomatoes, use 800 g fresh plum tomatoes, quartered. After adding the ingredients in step 2, chop 15 sec/speed 5 and proceed with recipe, extending cooking time to 30 minutes .

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

This sambal can be used in dishes like stir fried sambal kangkong, four-angled beans, long beans, ladies' finger etc.

Only use fresh, ripe fruit, not frozen, in this recipe.

Replace vanilla sugar with ½ tsp natural vanilla extract, adding it in step 5.

Setting point test: place a saucer into the freezer (5-10 minutes). Place 1 tsp of jam onto the chilled saucer. If set, the jam will quickly form a gel consistency.

For TM31 users: when blending gradually increase from speed 4 to speed 7.

Serve red onion relish on a cheese platter or with roast meats. Relish is also a delicious condiment in sandwiches.

Tinned peaches and mangoes can be used in this recipe. They will not need to be steamed and can hold more liquid so you may need to cook the glaze a little longer (an extra 5 min/100°C/speed  ) in step 3. Check the texture of your fruit; you may not need to blend it in step 4 if it's broken down quite a bit.

Best served with steamed wholemeal bread and a cup of aromatic coffee or tea.

If not serving immediately, press cling wrap directly onto the surface of guacamole and keep on the counter for up to 1 hour or in the fridge overnight.