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Back to basics

Basic rice
rice recipe

Basic rice

This basic recipe will get you perfect rice every time!


Easiest Ever Pancakes
easy entertaining

Easiest Ever Pancakes

This is the ONLY pancake recipe you'll ever need - trust us!

Cherry and vanilla jam
jam recipe

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)
thermomix recipe

Chicken stock powder (Thermomix)

The perfect recipe to make after your Sunday roast. You're 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)
thermomix recipe

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)
thermomix recipe

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)
thermomix recipe

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)
jam recipe

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 it in a Victoria sponge, or seal it up in a cute jar for a thoughtful edible gift.

Maple pecan sauce
thanksgiving recipes

Maple pecan sauce

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

Mandarin & port-spiced cranberry sauce
last minute christmas lunch recipes

Mandarin & port-spiced cranberry sauce

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

Sticky port gravy
sauce recipe

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
jam recipe

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'
summer fruit recipes

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
back to basics

Almond nut butter

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

Spiced apricot chutney
gifts for teachers

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
pesto recipe

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
back to basics

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!

Basic focaccia
recipes for bread

Basic focaccia

Forget buying your bread, make a loaf of focaccia with just a few ingredients. Yummy!

Passionfruit & 
lemon butter
passionfruit recipes

Passionfruit & 
lemon butter

Make dessert for tonight and for next week! These jarred desserts can be refrigerator for up to a month,

Hollandaise sauce
sauce recipe

Hollandaise sauce

This homemade hollandaise sauce will take your next brunch party to the next level

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