1. Puree the apricots in a liquidiser until completely smooth.

2. Place the fromagefrais and cranberry sauce in a liquidiser or processor and blend well.

3. Drain the leeks and place in a liquidiser or food processor with the green chillis and the brine.

4. Sieve the cottage cheese, or pur e in a food processor or liquidiser and beat in the egg and milk.

5. The principle of the instrument is that of a liquidiser with an impeller that emulsifies stones.

6. Two microwaves are used for reheating, but the electric spice-grinder and liquidiser are mostly kept in their boxes in a storeroom.