• 1/3 c garlic powder
• 1/3 c dried onion flakes
• 1/3 cup mustard seeds
• 1/3 c raw sugar
• 3 ½ tbsp dried mixed herbs
• 2 ½ tbsp ground cumin
• 2 ½ tbsp paprika
• 2 ½ tbsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 ½ tbsp celery salt
• 1 ½ tbsp cornflour

Mix all the ingredients together and pack into airtight containers. Attach a tag listing the ingredients and instructions for use. “Rub into the surface of the meat 30 minutes before grilling or roasting. Or make a marinade by adding 1-2 tbsps of spice mix to 1 cup of oil and ¼ cup of vinegar.

Turn the oven on to 200C. Place the following ingredients in the food processor and blend to a smooth batter:

• ½ c flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 4 tbsp sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ¾ c milk
• 500g apricots (halved and stoned)

Place the fruit in lightly greased oven proof dishes and pour over the batter. Cook for about 20-25 or until golden. Serve immediately with a dusting of icing sugar, and perhaps some icecream or custard on the side.