Leftover dressing can be refrigerated up to 1 week.

Soaking the chicken livers in milk softens flavor and tenderizes the liver.

The labne balls and dressing can easily be made well in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Dress and assemble salad, as per recipe, just before serving.

Replace farro with green French lentils. Cover lentils with water and soak overnight.

To make your own Gluten free baking powder, please refer to the recipe Cookidoo®.

Chicken 65 is served in many Indian restaurants and was created at a famous hotel restaurant called Buhari. Though the true origins of the recipe are debated, some versions believe it was the 65th dish on the menu, whereas other versions claim that the chicken used had been reared for 65 days, or that 65 chillies were used to make it spicy.

To make your own cabbage blend: place 8 oz napa cabbage, in pieces (2 in.) into mixing bowl and shred 3 sec/speed 4 . Transfer to a bowl and repeat with another 8 oz napa cabbage, in pieces (2 in.). Transfer to bowl with reserved shredded cabbage and set aside. Place 8 oz purple cabbage, in pieces (2 in.), 5 green onions, in pieces ( 1 in.) and 3 oz carrots, in pieces (1 in.) into mixing bowl and shred 3 sec/speed 5 . Transfer to bowl with napa cabbage and continue with recipe.

Dumplings are usually eaten in the north of China at Chinese New Year. Because the shape of dumplings is similar to the shape of ancient Chinese gold ingots, the currency of the day, they are believed to bring prosperity to the new year.

For an impressive, make-ahead Christmas starter, give this luxurious terrine a go. While it looks complicated, it’s simply a case of spooning each flavoured layer into a tin lined with smoked salmon, then chilling until set. Serve the terrine whole then slice at the table to reveal the three distinct layers.

Make a day ahead and refrigerate for flavors to blend.

Empanaditas can be frozen at the end of step 11 (prior to baking). Remove from the freezer to defrost for a minimum 1 hour prior to baking, then proceed as per recipe.

Blinis: Blinis are served all year round in Russia, especially during "Masleinza" , or "Pancake Week", which follows the hard cold winter. A traditional yeast-risen blini made with freshly ground buckwheat. Fill with soft cheese, sour cream or crème fraiche. Make bite-sized blinis and serve as appetizers, elegantly topped with caviar or smoked salmon.

Make Mayonnaise fresh in your Thermomix to use in this recipe (see Cookidoo®).

Kebabs come in many shapes, from barbecued in a tandoor to deep-fried or in a curry sauce. The mixture can be whizzed up in seconds in the Thermomix®, and this simple recipe would make a terrific lunch option served with chutney and raita.

If the plum tomatoes are too acidic, adding a small amount of caster sugar will balance the flavour of the topping.

Try making some Guacamole or Herb and garlic dip to serve with your meatballs as an alternative to the Romesco sauce. Please refer to the recipe on Cookidoo®.