Use as a marinade for vegetables, chicken or pork (see Variation).

We recommend using Matso's® ginger beer. Non-alcoholic ginger beer can be used in this recipe, however it is often sweeter than the alcoholic variety, so you will need to adjust to taste.

To prepare jar: place 17.5 oz water into mixing bowl. Place jar and lid upside down in the center of the Varoma and steam 20 min/Varoma/speed 1 . Leave to drain - do not dry or touch the inside surfaces. Alternatively, thoroughly wash jar and lid in hot, soapy water. Rinse by pouring over with boiling water. Prepare for filling, if needed, by placing on a clean tea towel in a roasting pan and heating in the oven at 212˚F until required.

Coat protein of choice with desired amount of rub, ensuring it is completely covered. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for two hours, up to overnight.

Create a mixed bell pepper train to hold and serve your Sweet Apple Dip. Prepare 5 bell pepper carts (see recipe photo). Slice off a quarter of each pepper lengthwise starting at the stem side. Clean out the seeds and set aside. Cut 20 slices of cucumber for wheels (approx. ½ in. thick). Attach 4 cucumber slices to each bell pepper car using toothpicks. Wash and prepare all other vegetables, including remaining bell peppers and cucumbers. Fill train cars with vegetables and dip.

Delicious on toast or served as a dip with pita bread or assorted sliced or whole raw vegetables.

Serve with spaghetti or other types of pasta. If you prefer a thinner sauce, add 1-2 tbsp cooking water from the pasta and mix before serving.

Fresh, full of flavour, and ready in under 10 minutes, you’ll never need to buy shop-bought again. Serve with pasta, use to fill chicken breasts or add flavour to fish fillets, then store the remainder in the fridge for up to 1 week.

For a thicker version drain red peppers onto paper towels before using in recipe.

Fruit coulis are sauces or purées produced by blending fruit and cooking briefly.

To prepare jar, place 17.5 oz water into mixing bowl. Place jar and lid upside down in the center of the Varoma and steam 20 min/Varoma/speed 1 . Leave to drain - do not dry or touch the inside surfaces. Alternatively, thoroughly wash jar and lid in hot, soapy water. Rinse by pouring over boiling water. Prepare for filling, if needed, by placing on a clean tea towel in a roasting pan and heating in the oven at (212˚F) until required. Pour pesto into jar while jar is still warm.

To marinate chicken, use a sharp knife to cut slits 1 cm deep into the chicken pieces- 3 slits per drumstick and 4 to 5 per thigh. Place the chicken in a large dish. Spread the marinade all over the chicken and leave to marinate for at least 12 hours in the fridge, but not more than 2 days . Bring chicken to room temperature before grilling on a BBQ or using the grill setting on high in your oven. Turn the chicken as often as needed to prevent burning but allow it to develop a dark char for maximum flavour.

This recipe can be halved if a smaller quantity is desired.

This marinade is delicious with chicken wings. Simply toss the wings with the marinade and leave to marinate overnight in the fridge. The next day, grill the wings on the bbq or using the grill setting in the oven, basting with excess marinade at regular intervals.

To make your own mayonnaise, refer to the recipe on Cookidoo®.

Pour marinade over prepared meat and place into refrigerator to marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Fresh chillies come in different strengths. Removing the seeds will tone down the spiciness.

To prepare jar, place 500 g water in mixing bowl. Place jar and lid upside down in center of the Varoma and steam 20 min/Varoma/speed 1 . Leave to drain - do not dry or touch the inside surfaces. Alternatively, thoroughly wash jar and lid in hot, soapy water. Rinse by pouring boiling water over. Prepare for filling, if needed, by placing on a clean tea towel in a roasting tin and heating in the oven at 100˚C/212°F until required.

Serve Avocado and Hemp Pesto on baguette slices, use as a substitute for mayonnaise or toss with pasta.

Nutritional yeast is not to be confused with brewer's yeast or baking yeast. It is a natural flavor booster that lends a cheesy, nutty or savory flavor to many dishes. Available in the natural food section of your supermarket or in health food stores.

Serve this tangy Asian sauce with cold meats (e.g. beef, pork, lamb, seafood).