The glaze will thicken as it cools. To test if your glaze is cooked, place a metal spoon into the mixture. The glaze should coat the back of the spoon in a nice thick syrup-consistency.

For best results ensure zucchinis are at least 4 cm long but no longer than 10-11 cm and between 4-5 cm in width. This will prevent crushing and tangled spirals. Keep this in mind when shopping to choose smaller produce.

You may replace the skewered ingredients with any ingredients of your choice.

To peel off garlic skin, place garlic cloves in mixing bowl, chop 5 sec//speed 5. Remove garlic skin.

You can purchase black garlic from supermarkets, delis and speciality food stores.

Be sure to use clean utensils and sterilised jars for best results. (Tara keep tips as is)

The glaze will thicken as it cools. To test if your glaze is cooked, place a metal spoon into the mixture. The glaze should coat the back of the spoon in a nice thick syrup-consistency.

Fresh tomato sauce: instead of chopped tomatoes, use 800 g fresh plum tomatoes, quartered. After adding the ingredients in step 2, chop 15 sec/speed 5 and proceed with recipe, extending cooking time to 30 minutes .

This sambal can be used in dishes like stir fried sambal kangkong, four-angled beans, long beans, ladies' finger etc.

Serve red onion relish on a cheese platter or with roast meats. Relish is also a delicious condiment in sandwiches.

Tinned peaches and mangoes can be used in this recipe. They will not need to be steamed and can hold more liquid so you may need to cook the glaze a little longer (an extra 5 min/100°C/speed  ) in step 3. Check the texture of your fruit; you may not need to blend it in step 4 if it's broken down quite a bit.

If not serving immediately, press cling wrap directly onto the surface of guacamole and keep on the counter for up to 1 hour or in the fridge overnight.

Add 1-2 heaping tablespoons sweet smoked paprika, to taste.

Be sure to check the label of your tomato sauce to ensure it's gluten free. To make your own tomato sauce, please refer to the recipe on Cookidoo®.

You can find candlenuts, shrimp paste and dried shrimp at most Asian food stores.

To make your own tamarind paste, please refer to the recipe on Cookidoo®.

To peel off garlic skin, place garlic cloves in mixing bowl, chop 5 sec//speed 5. Remove garlic skin.

Serve as a dip with crackers or bread, or as a sauce with grilled meats.

Please refer to Mushroom stock paste recipe on this recipe chip or the Vegetable stock paste recipe in The Basic Cookbook .

You can find candlenuts at most Asian food stores or speciality food stores.

Always use cast iron or lighter beaten steel pans in your pizza oven.

This filling dip is traditional in many parts of Greece during Lent. Include it as part of a Greek mezze spread or as a starter for a Greek-inspired menu, served with pita bread or other bread of choice. Search Cookidoo® for bread recipes.