Instead of making 4 individual pizzas, make 1-2 larger ones. Adjust baking time accordingly.

Use any remaining prepared vegetables in salads or freeze and use in stir-fry, soups or stews.

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.

We used our pesto in our Ricotta gnocchi with walnut and spinach pesto.

To make this recipe vegan, omit cheese and sour cream. Or substitute sour cream with the Cashew sour cream, find the recipe on Cookidoo®.

Jackfruit is popular throughout Southeast Asia and India, and has a distinct sweet aroma. The fruit can be starchy and fibrous, but when cooked has a texture similar to pulled meat (making it a great option for vegetarians and vegans).

Recipe results may vary according to the quality and brand of long pasta used.

If you do not have a sandwich press, you can cook quesadillas on your stove top. In step 6, place a frying pan over medium heat. Place 1 quesadilla into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. Carefully flip over and cook for a further 2-3 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Transfer to a serving plate and cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.

If turmeric stains the mixing bowl lid, place in direct sunlight for 1-2 hours. The UV rays destabilize the turmeric stains and the mixing bowl lid will return to its original color.

Make your own Chicken stock paste in your Thermomix®. Find the recipe on Cookidoo®.

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.

Nutritional yeast may be a source of vitamin B12. You can buy it at health food stores or online.

Wash scallions under cool water. Remove and discard damaged or wilted parts and cut scallion bunch in half, separating green stalks from white. Place scallions on a cutting board. Using a large chef's knife, slice 1-2 inches from top of green stalks and discard. Cut just above the roots and discard the root pieces. Thinly slice as per recipe. Store leftover scallion slices in the refrigerator, in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze leftovers after chopping for up to 3 months.

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

Serve pancakes with extra ricotta and your favourite toppings, such as chopped tomatoes or sweet chilli sauce.

To make your own pasta, refer to the recipe on Cookidoo®.

This recipe was developed by New Zealand chef Mark Southon. For more of Mark Southon's Thermomix recipes, see the Mark Southon collection on Cookidoo®.