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Replace cinnamon sticks with 3 tbsp ground cinnamon.

For a firmer consistency, place ice cream in freezer for 15 minutes before serving.

Fruit should be frozen in individual pieces or small clusters. Cut fruit into pieces as needed, spread out on a tray, freeze, then use frozen fruit in recipe or transfer to a zip lock bag for later use.

Use any white or light crusty bread such as baguette, ciabatta, wholewheat bread or bread rolls.

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.

Refer to the table of functions inside The Basic Cookbook for other types of cheese.

If not used immediately, cover and store at room temperature. Gently reheat to use; to bring it back to a liquid consistency, stand jar in a bowl of hot water for a few minutes.

Thanks to its long shelf-life, Five spice powder is perfect to have on hand and use at a moment's notice when an added hint of aromatics is required.

Use as a marinade for vegetables, chicken or pork (see Variation).

For best results use ripe fruit. If fruit is lacking in flavor, add the optional sugar.

Fresh, full of flavour, and ready in under 10 minutes, you’ll never need to buy shop-bought again. Serve with pasta, use to fill chicken breasts or add flavour to fish fillets, then store the remainder in the fridge for up to 1 week.

For a decorative and traditional presentation, before pouring the margarita into the glasses, rub a half lime or lemon around the rim of each glass, or turn each glass upside down and dip the rim in a plate of coloured flavoured syrup. Then dip the wet rim into a plate of salt or sugar.

For a thicker version drain red peppers onto paper towels before using in recipe.

A refreshing end to any meal, Thermomix® makes light work of preparing sorbets. Try our Lemon or Papaya Sorbets , or add a splash of alcohol to make Champagne Grapefruit Sorbet .

To make your own vanilla ice cream, refer to the recipe on Cookidoo®.

Depending on your choice and size of fruit, chopping time may vary.

For a decorative and traditional presentation, before pouring margarita into glasses, rub a half lime or lemon around the rim of each glass, or turn each glass upside down and dip the rim in a plate of colored flavored syrup. Then dip the wet rim into a plate of salt or sugar.

If making ahead, cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours. Stir well and adjust seasonings before serving.

This is a thick style of advocaat. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add 150-200 g full cream milk in step 2 and proceed as per recipe.

Fruit coulis are sauces or purées produced by blending fruit and cooking briefly.

To prepare jar, place 17.5 oz water into mixing bowl. Place jar and lid upside down in the center of the Varoma and steam 20 min/Varoma/speed 1 . Leave to drain - do not dry or touch the inside surfaces. Alternatively, 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 pan and heating in the oven at (212˚F) until required. Pour pesto into jar while jar is still warm.