Back to basics

Cherry and vanilla jam

With fresh cherries and a touch of vanilla, this jam spread is bursting with fruity flavour. Pack them up in pretty little jars with tags for a beautiful gift.

Chicken stock powder (Thermomix)

The perfect recipe to make after your Sunday roast. You are not wasting a thing! This chicken stock powder is really a pantry essential and a salute to healthy simplicity; once you have a jar, you’ll wonder what you ever did without it.

Citrus curd (Thermomix)

Lemon curd has long been a favourite in my household, so much so that I often whip up a batch for breakfast as I am cooking the crepes. (Bless you, Thermomix.)

Simple umami paste (Thermomix)

Created in desperation at a cooking class after realising we had left our stash on a plane. Grab the tinned tomatoes and you are good to go. Umami on!

Vanilla bean pastry (Thermomix)

Homemade pastry is easier to make than you might think – especially when your Thermomix takes care of all the mixing and kneading for you. Add this recipe to your repertoire and you’ll never use the store-bought version again.

Vanilla strawberry jam (Thermomix)

You don’t have to search country fetes for the best homemade jam – we’ve got the recipe for you! Spread it on your morning toast, use in a Victoria sponge, or seal it up in a cute jar for a thoughtful edible gift.

Maple pecan sauce

This pecan dessert sauce is so delicious you'll want to pour it over everything.

Mandarin & port-spiced cranberry sauce

Planning a Christmas in July feast? Embrace winter produce with this Northern hemisphere-inspired festive accompaniment.

Sticky port gravy

This full-flavoured gravy features our secret ingredients of soy sauce and dried mushrooms for a deep hit of 'umami' (savouriness) to complement a roast.

Chilli jam ploughman’s

Use a ‘thumb-sized’ red chilli for this spicy tomato chilli jam. Try a dollop in a sandwich, stir-fry or with seared fish and grilled steaks. A kitchen basic.

Spiced plum 'cheese'

This densely packed spiced fruit 'cheese' is the perfect accompaniment to roast meats such as pork and duck, or a cheeseboard.

Almond nut butter

Blitz up your own homemade nut butter for spreading on toast, filling pancakes or adding to sauces.

Spiced apricot chutney

Flavour tangy chutney with Chinese five-spice powder and paprika for an Asian-influenced condiment to serve with cheese and meat

Basil pesto

Transform fresh basil into a tangy sauce with Parmesan, garlic, lemon and pine nuts. Keep a jar in the fridge to give sandwiches and pasta and instant lift.

Bone broth

This is essentially a slow-cooked stock, packed with nutrients and minerals that are released from the bones by cooking them for a long time (cider vinegar helps to draw the nutrients out of the bones). It makes a great base for ramen or soup!