Before starting to cook, make sure the fish used in the recipe plus Thermomix® Sensor fits inside the air-fryer frying basket.

If using fresh octopus, freeze beforehand to ensure it is tender.

To slice steak, find the direction of the grain (the lines of muscle fibre) and slice across the grain rather than parallel to it.

Vegetarian chilli is delicious served with rice, jacket potatoes, traditional Mexican sides (such as guacamole, sour cream, grated cheese) or to fill tortillas and tacos.

In Nigeria and many parts of Africa, tilapia fish is used in this recipe. Sea bass, sea bream or other types of white fish are all good substitutes for tilapia.

A windy trip to the British seaside…and a nice, hot, paper-wrapped parcel of steaming hot chips, topped with a big fillet of fish in the crispiest batter, drizzled in vinegar. Now you can create your very own version at home!

Place meat into freezer and freeze up to 1 hour.

Adjust the quantity of rice according to your appetite!

Discard any clams that are open before cooking and do not open up after steaming.

A non-stick coating develops over time while using the Rockstars® stoneware. When using the first few times, grease as described in the recipe, but after that, no additional greasing should be necessary.

For a smooth sauce, mix sauce 15 sec/speed 5 before serving.

The combination of beans and seafood is common in many Mediterranean countries. In this recipe the small black-eyed beans serve as a bed for the pleasant firmness of the squid, giving this dish an interesting balance of flavour and texture. Packed with nutrients, this recipe feeds many and can be adapted to your ingredients and preferences.

Tofu is often packaged in water and it is best to press it before cooking to achieve a better result. To press tofu, use a tofu press or line a plate with paper towels. Place tofu block on the paper towels and cover with another layer of paper towel. Place a plate or a cutting board on top of the paper towels, then place heavy weights (books or cans) on top. Set aside for several hours until liquid has been pressed out.

The humble chickpea takes centre stage in this creative dish. Delicious pancakes made with gram (chickpea) flour are topped with a dollop of tasty houmous, then finished with healthy superfood favourites avocado and tomatoes.

Creamy white sauce made from tofu? Zingy, vibrant pesto made without Parmesan? Thanks to the immensely flavourful ingredients and some clever substitutions, you won’t miss the meat or dairy in this hearty vegan lasagne.

For a smooth sauce, mix sauce 15 sec/speed 5 before serving.

Add some sliced garlic with the potatoes for a different flavour.

Samke harra is a traditional Lebanese fish dish; try serving it with pita breads, fried cauliflower, Moghrabieh couscous, fattoush or tabbouleh.

For sous-vide cooking use bags that are resistant to the times and temperatures specified in these recipes. Check at time of purchase to ensure bags meet the following criteria: specific for food and for sous-vide cooking; resistant up to 212°F; resistant up to 8 hours of cooking; BPA-free; PVC-free

For a smooth sauce: mix 15 sec/speed 5 before serving.