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Turmeric stains easily, so we suggest wearing gloves when peeling turmeric.

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.

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

For TM31 users: when blending gradually increase from speed 5 to speed 9.

Smaller amounts of rice can be cooked in the Thermomix®, use 32 oz of water adjust the cooking time according to time indicated on rice package.

Serve with rice pudding, pancakes, potato cakes or with roasted or grilled pork.

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.

Harissa is a spicy paste often used in North African and Middle Eastern cooking. However, you can reduce the heat by deseeding some of the chillies before soaking in step 1.

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

Corn drizzled in melted butter: place cooked corn on a serving dish then place 3 oz of diced butter onto hot corn. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and fine sea salt and rotate corn a few times making sure all corn pieces are covered with butter.

To prepare jar, thoroughly wash jar and lid in hot, soapy water. Rinse by pouring over boiling water. Prepare for filling, if needed, by placing on a clean tea towel in a roasting tin and heating in the oven at 100˚C until required.

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

You can replace the red chillies with green chillies in this recipe, if desired.

Serve in a tomato or curry sauce or add to a warm salad.

Blackcurrants are one of the few fruits that will grow in Britain’s mild, rainy climate, and they’ve been doing so since the 17th century. During the Second World War, when other sources of vitamin C were difficult to get hold of, almost the entire crop was taken by the government and made into cordial for children throughout the country. This version tastes so much of the fresh fruit, you’ll only ever want to make your own from now on!

To make your own Vegetable Stock Paste , find recipe on Cookidoo®.

For other types of rice, adjust the cooking time. For example: Short grain rice: 18 minutes Basmati rice: 15 minutes Brown rice: 40-45 minutes Wild rice: 45-55 minutes

Certain types of rice require rinsing (check packet instructions). Place simmering basket in empty mixing bowl, weigh rice into it, remove simmering basket and rinse rice thoroughly under running water. Proceed as directed in the recipe.

The maximum quantity of pasta that can be cooked at any one time is 500 g. When cooking 500 g pasta, increase the quantity of water to 1500 g and boiling time in step 1 to 14 minutes.