To make the garlic paste and ginger paste, please refer to the recipes on Cookidoo®.

Spread on toast or bread, use in smoothies or with yoghurt or muesli.

This fragrant blend is similar to a traditional Madras curry powder, perfect to enhance flavours in curries or when you are looking to add warmth to a meal.

Ras el hanout is a spice blend that originated in the Maghreb and combines many different ingredients. The composition differs regionally and from shop to shop. Usually around 25 different spices are used.

Refreshing and fragrant, homemade elderflower cordial is so much better and more pleasing than anything you can buy in the shops. The elderflower season is short, and falls in early summer, but makes a great excuse for long walks spent collecting flowers.

Store Madras curry powder in a sealable storage container in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

The high temperatures of Thermomix® caramelise the red onions for a fuller flavour in this tasty chutney. Serve with goat’s cheese on crackers or crostini for a great canapé, or add to a cheese board.

A very popular recipe, this paste can be used to make a quick curry with the meat of your choice. It is a must-have ingredient to keep in your kitchen and this recipe makes plenty - will store for up to a month in the fridge, or frozen in small batches for up to three months.

For those with celiac disease, always look for products that are clearly labeled with a "gluten-free" certification to avoid any potential for cross-contamination during processing and packaging.

Serve with cheese or as a condiment for meat or fish or with an Indian curry meal.

Thanks to Thermomix® it’s easier than ever to make your own nut milks. The powerful blending results in richly flavoured milk, in this case almond, although the method works equally well for other nut varieties.

Setting point test: place a saucer in the freezer (5-10 minutes). Place 1 tsp jam onto the saucer. When cool, push jam with your finger. If it wrinkles, it is ready. If not, boil jam for a further 2 min/110°C/speed 3 , then test again.

If you prefer, you can replace the fresh turmeric with fresh ginger.

You can replace apples with pears in this recipe, if desired. Cooking time may vary.

The cling wrap can be lightly oiled to prevent it from sticking to the rising dough.

Traditionally garam masala is used as a finishing spice. By adding at the end of cooking, it heightens the flavours of your dish. Use it in soups, stews, curries, even sweet biscuits.

You can find coconut flesh (fresh and/or frozen) at most Asian grocers. If using frozen coconut flesh, defrost and drain before using.

Clean and scrape down the roots of your coriander with a spoon to remove the tougher, more fibrous bits on the outside of the roots, before adding to the mixing bowl.

To marinate chicken, use a sharp knife to cut slits 1 cm deep into the chicken pieces- 3 slits per drumstick and 4 to 5 per thigh. Place the chicken in a large dish. Spread the marinade all over the chicken and leave to marinate for at least 12 hours in the fridge, but not more than 2 days . Bring chicken to room temperature before grilling on a BBQ or using the grill setting on high in your oven. Turn the chicken as often as needed to prevent burning but allow it to develop a dark char for maximum flavour.

Porcini mushroom salt makes a lovely table gift for friends and family at Christmas time. Transfer salt into small jars and tie with festive ribbon or gift tags.

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.