Skip step 1 if you are using store-bought or pre-made spice mix. The Arabian spice mix in this recipe is enough to prepare this recipe twice.

Lentils are a source of resistant starch, pectin and galactooligosaccharides – three types of prebiotics that nurture particular species of beneficial bacteria in your microbiome.

A true dinnertime classic, this ever-popular bake appeals to kids and adults alike. Using mostly store-cupboard ingredients, it’s a great option when you need to throw something together quickly. There are so many versions around - our recipe features a creamy tomato sauce, plenty of grated cheese and a crunchy breadcrumb topping. Delicious served with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Some brands of spaghetti may be more prone to breaking or becoming chopped up during cooking.

Pasta that is cooked al dente is tender but still firm to the bite.

Literally translated as ‘butterfly’ in Italian, farfalle is also known as ‘bow-tie’ pasta. The shapes have a large surface area that thick sauces cling to, making rich cheese or tomato-based sauces a great choice for this pasta type. With this in mind, we’ve created a spicy sausage sauce brimming with the strong flavours of sun-dried tomatoes and olives. With both the sauce and pasta cooked in your Thermomix®, this is a simple dish that comes together quickly.

Pecorino Romano is a hard salty cheese. This dish needs very little salt, depending on the type of Pecorino purchased.

Store any remaining Pea Pesto in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

You can replace the chicken thigh fillets with chicken breast in this recipe.

Please refer to Cookidoo® for the Vegetable stock paste recipe.

Gluten free tuna mornay : substitute breadcrumbs, plain flour and pasta with gluten free options.

Instead of deep fried crispy anchovies, try toasting the anchovies in oven for 15 minutes at 150°C or until light golden brown. The anchovies will become crispy once they are cooled.

Some brands of spaghetti may be more prone to breaking or becoming chopped up during cooking.

If water bubbles up onto the mixing bowl lid while pasta is cooking, add 1 tsp oil to the cooking water to reduce frothing.

Clams hold sand inside their shells. They can be encouraged to open and purge the sand if they are left to soak in cold, fresh water.

Before step 3, place salted fish on a baking tray and toast in a preheated oven (180°C) for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Instead of deep fried crispy anchovies, try toasting the anchovies in oven for 15 minutes at 150°C or until light golden brown. The anchovies will become crispy once it is cooled.

Refrigerate any leftover vinaigrette in a sealable jar.

Substitute squid, octopus, prawns and mussels with 500 g frozen mixed seafood, defrosted prior to cooking, then skip step 3 and add mixed seafood and saffron in step 6.

The rice needs to be just cooked not over cooked otherwise you will have a wet fried rice. Traditional fried rice is made with pre-cooked rice, that is usually cold and thrown into a hot wok.