In France, different variations of choux pastry have specific names, such as choux à la crème, éclairs, gougères, profiteroles and chouquettes.

Vanilla seeds can easily be removed from the vanilla pod; hold the pod at one end, slit with a sharp knife lengthwise, then scrape out the seeds with the tip of the knife.

A festive way to serve dough balls, this fun, Christmas-tree-shaped bread looks impressive while being deceptively simple to prepare. Stuffed with cheese then topped with a herby butter, it's the perfect centrepiece for your Christmas celebration.

This Challah, Milk Bread, or Zopf, is traditionally served in Switzerland on Sunday mornings for breakfast. A Thermomix® favorite and with good reason. An impressive braided bread, not only beautiful but delicious too. Soft and slightly sweet. Makes exceptional sandwiches or delicious with butter and jam for breakfast.

This Challah, Milk Bread, or Zopf, is traditionally served in Switzerland on Sunday mornings for breakfast. A Thermomix® favorite and with good reason. An impressive braided bread, not only beautiful but delicious too. Soft and slightly sweet. Makes exceptional sandwiches or delicious with butter and jam for breakfast.

Many people think sushi means raw fish, but it is actually a reference to vinegared rice combined with various ingredients.

If you don't have a piping bag, cut the corner off a sturdy freezer bag and use as directed to pipe choux pastries on baking tray.

This recipe is a vegetarian alternative to the classic Sausage Rolls.

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

Replace pitted Kalamata olives with pitted olives of choice in this recipe.

You can use frozen monkfish and prawns, allowing them to defrost first.

Invented in the English town of Eccles in Lancashire, these delightfully sweet, currant-filled pastries are now popular throughout the world. Traditionally, they might be served with a piece of Lancashire cheese, though they’re lovely just with a cup of tea…especially warm out of the oven.

To cut parchment to fit Varoma tray: tear off a piece of parchment paper wide enough to cover Varoma tray. Place Varoma tray on top of parchment and cut around the tray to shape. Lay parchment flat onto Varoma tray, keeping the side vents clear for steam to circulate.

This impressive French bread is named for its striking resemblance to a wheat stalk. While it looks complex, the unique pattern is made with scissors using a simple cutting technique. This is a great sharing bread for a dinner party. Alternatively, leave as a log shape and slice to serve.

To make your own hazelnut chocolate spread, please refer to the recipe in The Basic Cookbook or Everyday Cookbook .

Milk bread, or Zopf, is traditionally served in Switzerland on Sunday mornings for breakfast.

Meringue frosting can be an everyday luxury. When you make it in the Thermomix, it only takes 10 minutes! Finish your cakes or desserts with this meringue frosting to make them extra special.

Making homemade bread will save you money on your weekly food bill. This easy pitta bread recipe is fun to make – just watch the breads puff up in the oven as they bake!

If your icing is too thick add 1 tsp water and mix 3 sec/speed 3.

Quiche has to be one of the most versatile savoury dishes we have. It can be served hot or cold, it can contain pretty much any filling you like, and can serve everything from a lunch centrepiece to picnic fare. We’ve created this one with Lancashire cheese, from the north of England and leeks which are the national emblem of Wales.

Crêpes can be served with sweet or savory fillings.

Adapt the filling to your taste. Both sweet and savoury versions are possible. Try a herb butter or add raisins for a different sweet option.