Use a naturally sweet and fragrant gin in this recipe to balance the tomatoes. Think olives or red grapes and warm licorice.

Chapatis are best served immediately after cooking with chicken kurma or dhall.

To unmold muffins: run a knife around the edges of each muffin hole and remove gently.

Adding the Parmesan rind is a traditional Italian way to add intensity of flavour to the dish.

Instead of cooking on the stove, the rice can be cooked in a preheated oven (200°C) for 10-15 minutes, covering with foil if beginning to brown too much.

Adjust cooking time according to time indicated on rice package.

For best result, use specific dumpling flour (eg. Bluekey® Pau flour)

“These are ingredients that I usually have in my cupboards at home, so when I’m short on time, this is the perfect recipe for a quick yet nutritious meal.” - Jade Brook

To make your own gnocchi, see Cookidoo® for a recipe.

Warm century eggs with shell, especially if you are using duck eggs, it eases cutting into cubes without egg yolk sticking on the knife.

This recipe is a good variation of the classic because it adds the sweetness of roasted red peppers and utilises a much-neglected and excellent source of protein: turkey mince!

Replace fish fillets, squid and prawns with other seafood such as clams, crabs or scallops for this recipe.

If long-grain brown rice is unavailable, search Cookidoo® for the proper rice mode recipe for your specific rice choice.

To freeze, let all ingredients cool to room temperature before assembling. Wrap unbaked lasagna tightly in cling wrap and freeze. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Cover with foil and bake as per recipe.

For a smoother sauce: allow to cool briefly after final cooking of sauce then, blend 1 min/speed 10 .

Warm century eggs with shell, especially if you are using duck eggs, it eases cutting into cubes without egg yolk sticking to knife.

Adjust cooking time according to time indicated on rice package.

If you prefer a clearer soup, discard anchovies, onions and tomatoes after step 1.

Different brand of mee hoon may require slightly different soaking time. Soak the mee hoon approximately 5 minutes or until the texture is loose and thoroughly wet.