MAGIMIX Cook Expert, Recipe Manual

Page 1: ...ultitude of tips and variations not only will you use the Cook Expert endlessly your culinary desires can be reached quickly and effortlessly Recipes photographs Sandra Mahut C o o k C o o k 300 300 easy recipes C o oking made e a s y F r o m starters to de s s e r t s 460 190 ...

Page 2: ...Recipes and photographs Sandra Mahut C o o k C o o k C o o k C o o k Over 300 easy recipes C o oking made e a s y F r o m starters to de s s e r t s ...

Page 3: ...elp you make everyday meals for the family as well as more elaborate dishes to impress your friends COOK LIKE A PROFESSIONAL Cooking made easy from starters to desserts 6 Top quality ingredients 8 Essentials 8 Quick and easy ideas 9 How to read the recipes 10 Adapt your own recipes 10 Instructions 11 Appetisers 16 Soups 34 Starters 66 Fish 100 Meat and poultry 128 Vegetables and sides 174 Pasta ri...

Page 4: ...to 8 people e g up to 2 5 litres of soup or 1 4kg of carrots Small portions can also be made using the mini bowl and mini blade Expert For those who want to create or adapt their own recipes we have developed the Expert programme set the time speed and temperature you are the Chef COOKING MADE EASY Steam cook Healthy cooking to retain flavours and nutrients Slow cook One pot meals for all the fami...

Page 5: ...tter to choose quality over quantity Eggs before whisking egg whites should be at room temperature They should also be extra fresh if they re going to be eaten uncooked in a mousse We recommend medium sized eggs for our recipes 60g or 50g without the shell unless otherwise stated Flour if you use a type of flour other than the one in the recipe you may not get the same result and you may have to a...

Page 6: ...ix com au Free Magimix Cook Expert app for mobiles and tablets Fish 600g 4 fillets approx 2 cm thick 20 min 100 C White meat 600g 4 chicken breasts 25 min 100 C Vegetables 400 to 600g diced or sliced 20 40 min 110 C Potatoes 600g cut into 2 to 3cm pieces Whole unpeeled Ratte potatoes 30 40 min 110 C Rice 300g place 1 glass of rice per 1 glass of water in a stainless steel bowl suitable for use in ...

Page 7: ...bet 298 Guacamole 28 Shirred eggs 90 Prawn curry 116 Hot chocolate 346 Strawberry compote 302 Autumn salad 82 Asian salmon tartare 124 Exotic smoothie 344 Mango ice cream 298 Chocolate cookies 290 Crab croquettes 120 Pilau rice 206 Mashed potato 178 Vegetable crumble 182 Green smoothie 344 Gazpacho 60 Salmon en papillote 108 Spanish style rice 204 Asian soup 44 Sultana scones 324 Creamy courgette ...

Page 8: ...ench apple tart 244 Pork sauté 142 Salt cod brandade 106 Pasta dough 208 Rosti 194 DINNER PARTY RECIPES S E L E C T I O N Scallops on a bed of leeks 110 Butternut squash soup 54 Stuffed chicken breasts 160 Beef bourguignon 130 Cherry tomato risotto 202 Panna cotta 262 Chocolate éclairs 260 Cheese choux puffs 24 Rolled sole with tapenade 114 Cheesecake 264 Chocolate nut tart 274 Pavlova 280 Homemad...

Page 9: ...APPETISERS ...

Page 10: ... Stop and push the batter down if necessary then add the cheese ricotta chopped bacon and the rosemary Restart the programme by pressing Auto 5 Spoon the batter into a muffin tin and bake for 15 minutes CHICKEN BASIL AND ROAST TOMATO muffins Replace the cheese bacon and rosemary with 150g chopped cooked chicken 100g sundried tomatoes roughly chopped and a few finely sliced basil leaves PREP TIME 1...

Page 11: ...UMMUS 1 Fit the food processing bowl and install the mini bowl and mini blade Rinse drain and place the chickpeas 50ml olive oil the lemon juice tahini garlic mint leaves salt and pepper in the mini bowl Run the FOOD PROCESSOR programme for about 1 minute until the hummus is well combined and smooth If it is too thick process for another minute gradually adding the remaining 25ml olive oil 2 Place...

Page 12: ...of a knife into the centre it should come out dry If necessary bake for a little longer 5 Turn the loaf out of the tin and serve warm or cold at picnics loaf batter 1 Put the flour baking powder eggs milk olive oil salt and pepper into the metal bowl 2 Run the PASTRY CAKE programme MOZZARELLA AND SUNDRIED TOMATO loaf Replace the cheese ham and walnuts with 100g diced mozzarella and 150g sundried t...

Page 13: ...hrough the opening while it s running Scrape down the bowl if necessary Add the gruyère and restart the EXPERT programme 20 seconds speed 10 without heating 4 Put the dough into a piping bag Pipe fingers of dough on a lined baking tray 5 Bake for 25 to 30 minutes depending on the size and oven The choux is ready when golden brown TIPS Do not open the oven when baking When choux are golden brown le...

Page 14: ...t not smoking Fry the sliced vegetables in small quantities for about 3 minutes until golden 3 Drain the crisps and place on kitchen paper season with paprika or cumin salt and 5 peppercorn blend TIP You can also cook the vegetable crisps in the oven at 180 C 170 C fan gas mark 4 for 12 to 15 minutes Brush with olive oil and season before baking PREP TIME 15 min COOKING TIME 15 min 2 potatoes 200g...

Page 15: ...ve germ removed PREP TIME 5 min RESTING TIME 10 min 1 small cucumber 200g salt 1 Granny Smith or other green apple juice of lemon strained 150g Greek style yoghurt 6 sprigs dill washed and finely sliced 6 sprigs mint washed leaves removed and finely sliced tsp paprika 200g feta cubes pepper SERVES 4 6 PROGRAMME ATTACHMENTS GUACAMOLE 1 Peel and halve the spring onion and place in the mini bowl with...

Page 16: ... flour olive oil yeast and salt to the metal bowl Start the BREAD BRIOCHE programme Slowly add the water until a dough ball is formed 2 Place the dough ball in a bowl and set aside to rest at room temperature for 1 hour Then place the dough ball on a floured work surface sprinkle with the oregano or chilli and knead by hand for 1 minute 3 Preheat the oven to 180 C 170 C fan gas mark 4 Roll out the...

Page 17: ...ted farmhouse bread 1 Fit the food processing bowl and install the mini bowl and mini blade Put all the ingredients except the oil in the mini bowl and mix using the FOOD PROCESSOR programme for about 30 seconds 2 While the machine is still running pour the oil through the feed tube until combined PREP TIME 10 min PREP TIME 5 min 200g olive oil packed anchovies 1 slice sandwich bread 3 tbsp milk 1...

Page 18: ...SOUPS ...

Page 19: ...m heat add the diced potato and pan fry for 10 to 15 minutes until golden 3 One minute before the programme ends press Stop pour in the single cream and restart 4 Serve the vichyssoise in bowls or a soup tureen Garnish the soup with the pan fried potato season with pepper and sprinkle with chives PREP TIME 10 min COOKING TIME 30 min 500g potatoes Bintje 1 for garnish 300g leeks white part 5cm gree...

Page 20: ...n ovenproof dish Drizzle the olive oil over the bread cubes and season with salt pepper herbs and cheese 2 Cook for 10 minutes at 180 C 170 C fan gas mark 4 checking regularly Remove from the oven and separate the croutons from one and other CURRIED onion soup To add a subtle flavour to the onion soup add 1 tbsp curry powder and or ground turmeric during cooking Replace the gruyère with gouda and ...

Page 21: ...ic cloves and the red chilli Run the FOOD PROCESSOR programme for about 30 seconds until blended If necessary push the mixture down using a spatula 3 Add the egg yolks saffron mustard and season with salt and pepper Restart the programme for 1 minute adding the oil in a thin stream through the opening then add the tomato puree PREP TIME 20 min COOKING TIME 30 min 1 onion 1 carrot 100g leek 75g fen...

Page 22: ...ore the programme ends press Stop add the mascarpone to the soup and restart 5 Serve the creamy tomato soup in bowls or a soup tureen Put a small slice of bread with the mozzarella on each plate drizzle with olive oil sprinkle with the grilled pine nuts and serve piping hot TIP For a quicker version or when tomatoes are out of season replace with peeled tinned tomatoes PREP TIME 15 min COOKING TIM...

Page 23: ...ion Restart the EXPERT programme for 5 minutes speed 3 90 C 4 About 1 minute before the programme ends add the bean sprouts and gradually pour the beaten eggs through the opening into the soup 5 Serve piping hot in bowls with the bean sprouts garnish with coriander TIPS If desired you could replace the crab meat with chicken which is less expensive Instead of miso stock cubes use vegetable stock c...

Page 24: ...dd the noodles meatballs and chickpeas Restart the EXPERT programme for 10 minutes speed 1A 120 C If the texture is too thick add water Serve the Chorba garnished with parsley leaves PREP TIME 20 min COOKING TIME 50 min 1 onion 2 cloves garlic peeled and germ removed 500g minced meat mixed beef and lamb salt pepper 5 sprigs coriander leaves removed 5 sprigs mint leaves removed 2 tbsp olive oil 2 c...

Page 25: ... the cooking time depending on the type of pasta used 4 Season to taste serve immediately with 1 tsp of pesto p 232 per serving and Parmesan crisps Parmesan crisps 1 Preheat the oven to 180 C 170 C fan gas mark 4 Spread a thin layer of Parmesan on a sheet of baking paper Bake for 5 to 7 minutes watch carefully as the Parmesan should only be lightly coloured 2 Remove from the oven cool before remov...

Page 26: ...an without any additional fat Pan fry the sage leaves in the rapeseed oil 3 Serve the creamy chestnut soup with a splash of cream top with the pan fried sage and pancetta PREP TIME 10 min COOKING TIME 30 min 1 onion 1 tbsp olive oil 800g vacuum packed chestnuts 800ml water 1 chicken stock cube 350ml milk salt pepper 3 slices pancetta several fresh sage leaves optional 1 tbsp grapeseed or vegetable...

Page 27: ...ttle salt run the PUREED SOUP programme TIPS Depending on the season vegetables such as the carrots may take longer to cook If necessary continue cooking for a few minutes For a more indulgent version add a splash of milk or cream and or grated cheese PREP TIME 10 min COOKING TIME 30 min 3 carrots 300g 1 leek 150g 1 stick celery 2 onions 3 potatoes 300g 800ml water 1 chicken stock cube salt pepper...

Page 28: ...e 4 Just before serving add the coconut milk mix and garnish each bowl with a langoustine tail and sprig of parsley TIPS You can replace langoustine tails with prawns For a gourmet version add diced fourme d Ambert or another blue cheese roasted chestnuts or even scallops PREP TIME 10 min COOKING TIME 30 min 1kg butternut squash 1 chicken stock cube 500ml water 300ml semi skimmed milk tsp ground n...

Page 29: ...mme Five minutes before the programme ends press Stop add the cheese and half the mint Press Auto to restart the programme 3 Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil and the remaining mint PREP TIME 10 min COOKING TIME 30 min 4 courgettes 800g 500ml water 1 clove garlic peeled and germ removed 1 chicken stock cube crumbled pepper 100 g fresh light goat cheese 8g bunch fresh mint washed leaves...

Page 30: ...5 minutes before the programme ends press Stop add the cream and season to taste Press Auto to restart the programme Check the consistency and add a little more cream if the soup is too thick 4 Serve the cream of cauliflower soup in deep bowls garnished with the florets fresh herbs ground pistachios and hazelnut oil TIP You could use smoked salmon as an alternate garnish for this soup PREP TIME 10...

Page 31: ...mme Cover the gazpacho with clingfilm and refrigerate for 3 to 6 hours 3 Finely dice the garnish vegetables tomatoes onion red and green pepper and cucumber add a little salt 4 Put the olive oil and bread cubes into a pan over medium heat sauté until the croutons are golden and crispy 5 Verify the seasoning and add the chilli powder to taste Serve the gazpacho in small bowls drizzle with olive oil...

Page 32: ...ess Stop Add the cheese season to taste and press Auto to restart the programme 4 Serve the soup in bowls topped with a spoonful of steamed spinach and a splash of cream sprinkle with cumin seeds TIPS Depending on the season vegetables such as the carrots may take longer to cook If necessary continue cooking for a few minutes For a quicker version prepare this soup without the steamed spinach For ...

Page 33: ...risps a dash of cream and mint leaves pancetta crisps 1 Heat the oil in a small frying pan 2 Cut each slice of pancetta into three pieces and fry for a few seconds until golden and crispy 3 Remove the pan from the heat Drain the pancetta and place on kitchen paper to absorb the oil PREP TIME 10 min COOKING TIME 30 min 3 spring onions 500ml water 1 chicken stock cube 700g shelled garden peas 300ml ...

Page 34: ...STARTERS ...

Page 35: ...pinach salad GOAT CHEESE BACON AND LEEK clafoutis Replace the pears with two leeks white part only 350g and the fourme d Ambert with 300g of goat cheese Use two thick rashers of streaky bacon and omit the tarragon Wash roughly chop and brown the leeks in 2 tbsp butter for 10 minutes until soft Cut the bacon in small strips and place in the gratin dish with the leeks pour the milk cheese mixture on...

Page 36: ... to cool 4 Whisk the egg whites ensure the metal bowl is cold spotlessly clean and dry fit the whisk and pour the egg whites into the bottom of the bowl with a pinch of salt Remove the cap to allow as much air as possible into the egg whites Run the WHISK programme 5 Butter a soufflé mould or large ramekin Gently fold the egg whites into the cheese mixture and pour into the prepared mould Bake in ...

Page 37: ...op in the mini bowl for about 20 seconds using the FOOD PROCESSOR programme 2 Drain the mackerel and add to the mini bowl with the remaining dip ingredients Mix for about 10 seconds to obtain a smoky flavoured spreadable paste TIP Vary the recipe using fish such as tinned sardines tuna or smoked salmon instead of the mackerel PREP TIME 10 min COOKING TIME 15 min RESTING TIME 1 h BLINIS 250g plain ...

Page 38: ...re onto the pastry base Arrange the asparagus and cherry tomato halves on top Bake for 30 minutes until set and golden brown SPINACH BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUT quiche Replace the asparagus and cherry tomatoes with 600g fresh washed spinach cooked for 10 minutes using the STEAM programme Arrange on the blind baked pastry base with the quiche mixture omit the mustard scatter 100g crumbled blue cheese an...

Page 39: ...t discs of dough 10 12cm in diameter 4 Preheat the oven to 190 C 180 C fan gas mark 5 Lightly cool the empanada filling Place a spoonful on each dough disc Gently moisten the outside border of the dough with a little water and fold into half moons crimp the edges to seal 5 Brush the empanadas with the beaten egg yolk and place on a lined baking tray Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown Coo...

Page 40: ...auce herb sauce 1 Rinse the herbs dry with kitchen paper and roughly chop Wash and cut the spring onions in halves 2 Place all the ingredients in the metal bowl and run the EXPERT programme without heating for 1 minute speed 13 TIP The asparagus could also be served with a mousseline sauce see p 224 PREP TIME 10 min COOKING TIME 40 min 2 bunches green or white asparagus 450g HERB SAUCE 8g bunch ch...

Page 41: ...rot and courgette Replace the grating disc with the 2mm slicing disc slice the radish pepper and red onion Put all the vegetables into a bowl of cold water refrigerate so they remain crisp 5 Just before serving drain the vegetables and add to the pasta stir well to combine Season to taste and if desired add spoonful of pesto to enhance the flavours Garnish with the remaining basil PREP TIME 15 min...

Page 42: ...rette and mix well Just before serving add the cheese and walnuts Serve immediately cider vinaigrette Place the cider vinegar lemon juice and oil in a bowl Whisk to emulsify season to taste REFRESHING SALAD with sesame dressing Make this salad without the cheese replace the parsley with coriander and add pomegranate seeds Serve with a sesame dressing Place 2 tbsp tahini 2 tbsp sesame oil 3 tbsp ol...

Page 43: ...he strip about 3cm away from the edge and fold the other corner diagonally over to form a triangle continue folding to end of the strip to seal the filling in the samosa 4 Heat the oil in a sauté pan until hot but not smoking Cook 3 or 4 samosas at a time for 2 minutes on each side until golden Or bake in a preheated oven at 200 C gas mark 5 6 for 15 minutes CHICKEN CURRY samosas For meat lovers r...

Page 44: ...obtain a pulp 3 Chill the metal bowl put a few ice cubes into it run the CRUSH programme empty then dry thoroughly Fit the whisk pour the cream into the bowl remove the cap from the lid and run the EXPERT programme without heating for 2 minutes 30 speed 7 Depending on the type and temperature of cream used it may be necessary to restart the programme for a couple of minutes watch carefully so that...

Page 45: ...ed haddock pieces carrots and finely sliced parsley on the surface 4 Fill the metal bowl with 500ml water place the ramekins in the steamer basket run the STEAM programme for 30 minutes or place the ramekins in a bain marie and bake in an oven preheated to 180 C 170 C fan gas mark 4 for 30 minutes Adapt the cooking time if necessary MINI COURGETTE AND PARMESAN flans Omit the haddock and the chervi...

Page 46: ...among the ramekins place in the steamer basket and run the STEAM programme for 12 minutes If necessary adapt the cooking time SHIRRED EGGS with salmon and fresh cheese Replace the mushrooms with strips of smoked salmon and the cheddar with a fresh creamy cheese such as Philadelphia TIPS Depending on the size some eggs may take longer to cook You can replace the porcini mushrooms with other mushroo...

Page 47: ...e put the sage bay leaf and thyme on top 4 Fold the excess caul fat over the pâté to close Put the terrine in a bain marie and cook in a preheated oven for 2 hours Cool before serving with the onion confit onion confit 1 Fit the midi bowl with the 4mm slicing disc Slice the onions using the FOOD PROCESSOR programme 2 Replace the midi bowl with the metal bowl add the onions maple syrup brown sugar ...

Page 48: ...h from the bowl shape into a ball and place in a floured bowl covered with a damp cloth Set aside to rest in a warm place for about 1 hour 2 Put the dough on a floured work surface Work it with your hands gently stretching and tapping to remove the gas bubbles roll out using a rolling pin SCAMORZA HAM pizza Replace the goat cheese and parma ham with smoked mozzarella and cooked ham VEGETARIAN pizz...

Page 49: ...rinated meat season with the remaining dressing Garnish with cucumber cherry tomato halves red onion and peanuts Decorate with basil and coriander leaves Thai salad dressing Put all the ingredients in the mini bowl Run the FOOD PROCESSOR programme for 30 seconds TIPS The quality of the meat is essential to the success of the recipe Brown the meat for 5 minutes in a frying pan if you do not like ra...

Page 50: ...ots Add the mayonnaise dried cranberries vinegar mustard sugar salt and pepper 3 Stir well to combine all the ingredients and refrigerate for at least 1 hour 4 Just before serving scatter with chopped walnuts TIP For a more traditional version omit the cranberries Or you could replace them with raisins PREP TIME 15 min RESTING TIME 1 h 3 carrots 300g washed and peeled white cabbage 400g red cabbag...

Page 51: ...FISH ...

Page 52: ...r 5 minutes speed 13 to puree the mixture there will be some pieces remaining in the puree 4 Add the chives to the puree Preheat the oven to 180 C 170 C fan gas mark 4 Use a gratin dish and spread with alternating layers of puree and fish end with a layer of fish Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan bake for 20 minutes until golden brown TIP The Jerusalem artichokes could be replaced with...

Page 53: ...e metal bowl Add the fish stock and a little water if necessary to barely cover the vegetables run the EXPERT programme for 40 minutes speed 1A 100 C Add the fish pieces and raisins restart the EXPERT programme and continue cooking for 10 minutes speed 0 100 C 4 Serve with couscous PREP TIME 30 min COOKING TIME 55 min RESTING TIME 2 h 800g firm white fish cod grouper hake etc preserved lemon chopp...

Page 54: ...garlic Run the EXPERT programme for 5 minutes speed 12 50 C After 1 minute pour the olive oil through the opening and gradually add the warm milk until the mixture is smooth Season with pepper but do not add salt Add the nutmeg and lemon juice 4 Serve with homemade mashed potatoes see p 178 TIPS Contrary to popular belief an authentic brandade does not include potatoes However there is no reason w...

Page 55: ...nds underneath like gift wrapped package 4 When the green vegetables are cooked set aside to keep warm Place the papillotes in the steamer basket Run the STEAM programme at 100 C Add a few more minutes if the fillets are thick 5 Place one papillote on each plate open and place the green vegetables beside the salmon Serve with the Japanese sauce Japanese sauce 1 Wash and finely slice the chives Set...

Page 56: ...es and scallops with the sauce light dill tarragon sauce 1 Remove the dill and tarragon leaves wash the sprigs and dry gently Chop roughly 2 Place all the sauce ingredients in the mini bowl and run the FOOD PROCESSOR programme for 30 seconds TIPS Scallops require careful cooking and the time will vary depending on their size When cooked they become slightly transparent The light dill tarragon sauc...

Page 57: ...h saffron rice saffron rice Fit the metal bowl with 500ml water Place all the ingredients in a stainless steel bowl that fits the steam basket Run the STEAM programme for 25 minutes CHICKEN colombo Replace the fish with 600g chicken breasts cut into 3cm pieces Add the chicken with the mangetout and coconut milk Use the EXPERT programme for 30 minutes speed 0 100 C PREP TIME 10 min COOKING TIME 1 h...

Page 58: ...ulis garnish with basil leaves This dish could be accompanied with the Provençal vegetables see p 196 tomato basil coulis 1 Peel quarter and seed the tomatoes 2 Put the olive oil into the metal bowl and add the tomatoes basil onion and garlic Run the EXPERT programme for 12 minutes speed 1A 100 C Season to taste then restart the programme without heating for 45 seconds speed 18 to mix the coulis P...

Page 59: ...wns and the Thai basil continue cooking with the EXPERT programme for 10 minutes speed 0 100 C if necessary adjust the cooking time 4 Serve the prawn curry with basmati rice CHICKEN curry Replace the fish stock powder and the prawns with 4 diced chicken breasts and a chicken stock cube Cook with the EXPERT programme for 15 minutes speed 0 100 C PREP TIME 5 min COOKING TIME 20 min 1 stalk lemongras...

Page 60: ... al dente for 15 minutes using the STEAM programme If you prefer more tender vegetables continue steaming for 5 minutes 4 Put the hake pieces on the steamed vegetables and season Place citrus segments and a slice of lime on top of each piece of fish Tightly close the papillotes by joining the long sides of the paper and folding them over then fold the ends underneath like gift wrapped package 5 Re...

Page 61: ...rve immediately on kitchen paper with ginger mayonnaise on the side and a small baby leaf salad ginger mayonnaise Combine 3 tbsp mayonnaise with 1 tbsp water and 2cm grated ginger and mix well PRAWN croquettes Replace the crab with 30g small cooked and peeled prawns or shrimps Place in the food processing bowl fitted with the metal blade and process for 30 seconds using the FOOD PROCESSOR programm...

Page 62: ...oll in balls gently flattening each one to form fishcakes of 3 4cm in diameter 4 Heat the oil in a large pan and fry for 3 minutes on each side until the fishcakes are golden TRADITIONAL fishcakes Replace the turmeric cumin ginger and fish sauce with organic lemon zest 1 tsp fennel seeds and 2 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley TIP If you are unable to find lemongrass use organic lemon zest instead PR...

Page 63: ...Shape the salmon tartare on the serving plates using a 6 8cm pastry circle refrigerate for 1 hour before serving If desired accompany with a baby leaf salad and slices of mango CLASSIC tartare Replace the Thai basil or coriander chilli and sesame oil with olive oil and half a diced yellow pepper PREP TIME 10 min RESTING TIME 1 h 8g bunch Thai basil or coriander 8g bunch chives 2 small spring onion...

Page 64: ...eal Continue until the filling has been used Pour 500 ml water into the metal bowl and fit the steam basket line with baking paper and brush with oil Make single a layer of wontons in the basket Run the STEAM programme for 10 minutes For best results steam the wontons in several batches without overloading the basket Serve with soy sauce prawn filling Fit the food processing bowl insert the mini b...

Page 65: ...MEAT AND POULTRY ...

Page 66: ...tock in 200ml warm water and add to the metal bowl cover the beef with the marinade Run the EXPERT programme 20 minutes speed 1A 110 C 4 Add the cornflour then restart the EXPERT programme for 2 hours speed 1A 95 C The meat should be tender when cooked If necessary continue the cooking 15 to 30 minutes speed 0 95 C without the cap to reduce the sauce PREP TIME 20 min COOKING TIME 2 h 25 RESTING TI...

Page 67: ... the EXPERT programme for 4 minutes speed 1A 120 C Add the white wine stock cubes water bay leaves and mushrooms season to taste and remove the cap Run the SIMMER programme for 1 h 20 minutes The meat should be tender when cooked If necessary continue cooking for a further 10 20 minutes 5 At the end of the programme add the egg yolks and crème fraîche and restart the SIMMER programme for 5 minutes...

Page 68: ...ter beef stock cube and cornflour season with salt and pepper Run the EXPERT programme for 90 minutes speed 1A 95 C Check the meat and cook for longer if required 4 Garnish the Irish stew with finely sliced flat leaf parsley PREP TIME 15 min COOKING TIME 1 h 35 2 carrots 150g washed and peeled 4 potatoes 400g washed and peeled 2 onions peeled 1 celery stick 600g stewing lamb e g shoulder 2 tbsp ol...

Page 69: ...ssary 5 Use wooden skewers and serve 2 meatballs on each one Accompany with the yakitori sauce yakitori sauce 1 Wash and cut the chilli in half and remove the seeds thinly slice Rinse and finely slice the chives 2 Whisk to combine the remaining ingredients add the chilli and chives TRADITIONAL meatballs Omit the tandoori spices and sesame seeds replace the coriander with parsley and serve the meat...

Page 70: ... zest and leaves turmeric and thyme season with salt and pepper Run the EXPERT programme for 20 minutes speed 1A 95 C 3 Cook the rice and lentils with a bay leaf separately following the instructions on the packets 4 Serve the smoked sausages with the lentils garnished with coriander leaves Accompany with the rice TIP If kaffir limes and leaves are not available use lemongrass PREP TIME 15 min COO...

Page 71: ...t and pepper Run the SIMMER programme for 50 minutes Add the kidney beans and restart the programme for 10 minutes 4 Serve the chilli con carne garnished with fresh coriander leaves accompany with rice TIP You can also mince your beef using the FOOD PROCESSOR programme put the meet cut into large pieces in the food processor bowl with the metal blade and run the programme for 30 seconds PREP TIME ...

Page 72: ...er chicken stock cube and tomato puree season with salt and pepper Run the SIMMER programme 3 Five minutes before the end of the programme mix cornflour with the cold water Remove the cap and slowly pour the cornflour mixture into the bowl through the opening in the lid 4 Garnish the pork sauté with coriander accompany with basmati rice PREP TIME 10 min COOKING TIME 40 min 600g pork filet mignon 1...

Page 73: ...d add 500ml water Tightly close the papillotes and place in the steamer basket Run the STEAM programme for 25 minutes 4 Serve the remaining garlic cream on the side garlic cream 1 Fit the food processing bowl with the mini bowl and add the garlic cloves halved cashews and crème fraîche 2 Blend for 45 seconds using the FOOD PROCESSOR programme Season to taste adding a little olive oil if the cream ...

Page 74: ...will stop after 1 minute add the remaining ingredients and press Auto to restart the programme 2 Remove the dough using a spatula and place in a salad bowl Cover with a damp cloth and set aside to rest for at least 30 minutes Flour the work surface and hands and divide the dough into 6 balls of equal size 3 Shape each portion of dough into small discs about 5mm thick Place a non stick frying pan o...

Page 75: ...den brown Serve the chicken nuggets with cocktail sauce see p 230 cornflake breading 1 Fit the food processing bowl with the mini bowl Add the cornflakes flour breadcrumbs and paprika Process for 30 seconds using the FOOD PROCESSOR programme then set aside 2 Beat the egg in a bowl TIP If desired you could add 60g of sesame seeds to the breading PREP TIME 10 min COOKING TIME 10 min 500g boneless ch...

Page 76: ... until the skin is crispy When the programme ends put the duck legs into the metal bowl Restart the EXPERT programme for 10 minutes speed 0 100 C 4 Sprinkle each serving of duck pot au feu with a little parsley PREP TIME 15 min COOKING TIME 45 min 3 carrots 300g 2 parsnips 200g 2 celery sticks 3 potatoes 300g 500ml water 1 chicken stock cube 1 bay leaf 1 tsp coriander seeds salt 5 peppercorn blend...

Page 77: ...ing pan and cook until golden brown on both sides 3 Add the chicken pieces to the metal bowl season to taste and restart the EXPERT programme for 30 minutes speed 0 95 C 4 Wash and finely slice the coriander leaves Garnish the Basque style chicken with coriander accompany with wild rice PREP TIME 10 min COOKING TIME 1 h 05 2 red or long sweet peppers 200g 2 green peppers 200g 2 red onions peeled 5...

Page 78: ... 3 4cm cubes and add to the bowl Restart the EXPERT programme for 3 minutes speed 1A 100 C 3 Add the peanut butter soy sauce and pepper run the SIMMER programme If necessary stop and scrape down the wall of the bowl 4 Steam the basmati rice following the instructions on the packet 5 Wash and finely slice the Thai spring onion or chives and use to garnish the pulled turkey and rice PREP TIME 10 min...

Page 79: ... metal bowl add 75ml warm water and run the PASTRY CAKE programme Add the remaining water through the opening in the lid restart the PASTRY CAKE programme If necessary add a little water or flour 2 Place the dough on a floured work surface amount of flour required will depend on the texture of the dough and divide into 8 balls of equal size Gently flatten with the palm of the hand cover with a cle...

Page 80: ...ld cover the lentils season with pepper 4 Restart the SIMMER programme for 55 minutes Before serving taste and adjust the seasoning SPICY SALTED PORK with chorizo Replace the smoked sausages with 125g thickly sliced mild chorizo add 100g stoned prunes and 100g dried apricots At step 4 add a little paprika cumin and cinnamon TIP To desalt the gammon yourself place it in a bowl of cold water for 2 h...

Page 81: ...in the same way 3 Place each roll in the steamer basket and add 500ml water to the metal bowl Run the STEAM programme for 25 minutes Serve the chicken breasts with the onion and raisin chutney onion and raisin chutney 1 Peel and quarter the onions Chop using the EXPERT programme without heating for 20 seconds speed 13 If necessary scrape down the wall of the bowl 2 Add the remaining ingredients re...

Page 82: ...d spoonfuls of lamb filling and fold the sides into the middle to form a square parcel 3 Heat the oil in a frying pan and before it starts to smoke place the parcels seam side down in the hot oil Cook for 5 minutes on each side until golden PREP TIME 15 min COOKING TIME 10 min 8g flat leaf parsley 2 stalks fresh mint 800g lean boned lamb 1 onion peeled and roughly chopped 3 tsp of curry powder sal...

Page 83: ... dough to a floured salad bowl cover with a damp cloth set aside for 30 minutes to rise 2 Place on a floured work surface and gently punch down to push the air out of the dough divide into 6 balls of equal size Roll the balls in the palms of the hands until the surface is smooth to obtain a uniform shape after baking Place on a lined baking tray and set aside to rise for another 30 minutes 3 Meanw...

Page 84: ...bles a paste 2 Shape the mixture into small balls if too sticky moisten your hands to make it easier to work with Put 2 or 3 balls on each wooden skewer and flatten gently 3 Place the kebabs on a hot griddle grill or non stick frying pan cook until golden and cooked through PREP TIME 10 min COOKING TIME 10 min 2 onions 6 sprigs flat leaf parsley 6 sprigs coriander 6 sprigs mint 500g beef roughly c...

Page 85: ...become tender If desired thicken the sauce with a little cornflour 4 Preheat the oven to 200 C 190 C fan gas mark 6 Spoon the beef mixture into ramekins Cut four discs of puff pastry and place one on top of each ramekin Gently press on the edges to seal the lids Brush the top of the pastry with a beaten egg Make a small hole using a skewer in the top of each lid to allow the steam to escape 5 Plac...

Page 86: ... to obtain fine crumbs The parsley will enhance the flavour of the breadcrumbs Set aside stuffing 1 Soak the white bread in the milk Fit the food processing bowl with the metal blade Place the onion in the bowl with the parsley and garlic Run the FOOD PROCESSOR programme for 15 seconds 2 Add the minced steak sausage meat and bread Squeeze the soaked bread to remove the excess liquid and add to the...

Page 87: ...the EXPERT programme without heating for 1 minute 30 speed 3 To obtain the desired consistency increase the time and or add a little more milk if necessary Preheat the oven to 210 C 200 C fan gas mark 6 7 5 Brush a gratin dish with the remaining butter and put the meat mixture into it Spread the mashed potatoes on top smooth the surface with a spatula and sprinkle with breadcrumbs Bake for 20 minu...

Page 88: ...VEGETABLES AND SIDES ...

Page 89: ...r into the metal bowl mix using the EXPERT programme without heating for 3 minutes speed 13 CELERIAC PUREE with apples Peel core and quarter 3 apples Reduce the amount of celeriac to 500g Place the quartered apples and celeriac in the steamer basket and cook using the STEAM programme Then follow the classic recipe as indicated TIP You could add walnut oil and garnish with chopped hazelnuts PREP TI...

Page 90: ... heating for 1 minute 30 speed 3 To obtain the desired consistency increase the time and or add a little more milk if necessary MASHED POTATO with truffle and Parmesan Do not use nutmeg Add 1 tsp finely chopped black truffle and 50g grated Parme san to the mashed potatoes If fresh truffles are unavailable replace with approx 1 tsp of truffle oil TIPS Note that the weight referred to in this recipe...

Page 91: ...minutes speed 1A 110 C 4 Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil Lower the eggs gently into the water and bring it back to the boil SIMMER for 6 minutes Transfer the eggs to bowl of ice water to stop cooking and remove the shell 5 Finely slice the parsley Serve the piperade and place a soft boiled egg in the centre of each serving Garnish with parsley and croutons PREP TIME 15 min COOKING TIME...

Page 92: ...ake for 15 minutes then generously sprinkle with the savoury crumble mixture and bake for another 20 minutes until golden browned savoury crumble 1 Peel and halve the garlic cloves removing the central germ 2 Chop the garlic and fresh herbs in the mini bowl Add the butter flour and breadcrumbs and Pulse for 30 seconds 1 minute to obtain a sandy consistency PREP TIME 15 min COOKING TIME 35 min 1 au...

Page 93: ... gratin dish season to taste and then add a little creamy sauce Repeat until all the ingredients have been used and sprinkle with breadcrumbs 5 Bake for 15 minutes adjusting the cooking time if necessary Brown the gratin under the grill for 5 minutes creamy sauce 1 Place all the ingredients in the metal bowl 2 Run the EXPERT programme without heating for 45 seconds speed 8 TIPS The romanesco brocc...

Page 94: ...start the programme for 1 minute 4 Chop the parsley The crumble does not need to be cooked If desired it could be browned under a preheated grill for 10 minutes Garnish the onion squash puree with Parmesan hazelnut crumble and parsley Parmesan hazelnut crumble 1 Fit the food processing bowl with the mini bowl Press Pulse to chop the hazelnuts add the Parmesan butter and nutmeg and Pulse again 2 Be...

Page 95: ...brown turning the falafels after they have cooked for 10 12 minutes 5 Accompany the hot falafels with tahini sauce tahini sauce Place all the ingredients in the metal bowl Run the EXPERT programme without heating for 1 minute 30 speed 10 until the sauce is smooth but not too thick or runny The sauce could also be made in the mini bowl of the FOOD PROCESSOR programme PREP TIME 10 min COOKING TIME 2...

Page 96: ...coconut milk water tomatoes quartered and juice and half the coriander leaves to the bowl Season with salt a little pepper and add the curry powder run the EXPERT programme for 40 minutes speed 1A 105 C 4 Serve the dhal in bowls garnish with the remaining coriander PREP TIME 10 min COOKING TIME 45 min 250g new potatoes 1 onion 1 tbsp olive oil 250g red lentils rinsed 200ml coconut milk 300ml water...

Page 97: ...y brush an ovenproof dish with oil Arrange the vegetables in alternating rows and scatter the olives over the top season with thyme salt and pepper Drizzle generously with olive oil 4 Bake for 50 minutes If necessary add half a glass of water halfway through baking to keep the vegetables moist PREP TIME 15 min COOKING TIME 50 min 1 onion 3 cloves garlic 1 red pepper 150g 3 tomatoes 240g 1 large au...

Page 98: ...arsley season with salt and pepper and mix thoroughly 3 Heat a little oil and butter in a frying pan Place large spoonfuls of the rosti mixture in the pan and press down lightly to form small flat galettes Cook the rosti for about 10 minutes on each side turning when golden TIPS Use a pastry circle to give the rosti a defined shape If you would like thicker galettes use the 4mm grating disc PREP T...

Page 99: ...ns 4 Put the oil into the metal bowl with the garlic onions and red pepper run the SIMMER programme for 5 minutes speed 1A 110 C Add the aubergine and restart the programme for 40 minutes 5 Add the courgette tomato puree thyme bay leaves salt and pepper Restart the SIMMER programme for 2 minutes speed 1A 90 C Remove the cap to allow the water to evaporate while cooking PREP TIME 15 min COOKING TIM...

Page 100: ...a gratin dish with a cut garlic clove and brush with butter Make a thin layer of potatoes in the dish sprinkle with grated Emmental salt pepper and single cream Repeat until all the ingredients have been used 5 Remove the rosemary sprigs from the milk and pour over the gratin dauphinois Add the nutmeg sprinkle with grated Parmesan and bake in the oven for 1 hour TIP For a traditional version of th...

Page 101: ...PASTA RICE AND GRAINS ...

Page 102: ...ogramme for 3 minutes speed 2A 100 C 3 Add the rice to the metal bowl restart the EXPERT programme for 3 minutes speed 4 100 C After 1 minute add the wine through the opening Add the water stock cube salt and pepper restart for 20 minutes speed 2A 100 C If necessary cook for a few minutes longer Add the Parmesan through the opening restart the programme for 2 minutes to mix PUMPKIN BACON risotto B...

Page 103: ...he EXPERT programme for 25 minutes speed 1A 110 C Halfway through add the garden peas through the opening Adapt the cooking time if necessary 3 Press Stop 2 minutes before the dish is cooked and add the slices of chorizo mussels and prawns press Auto to restart the programme Let the rice swell for 5 minutes before serving TIP Freshly steamed mussels could also be used PREP TIME 5 min COOKING TIME ...

Page 104: ...he rice and run the EXPERT programme for 1 minute speed 2A 110 C 4 Add the water chicken stock cube courgette and season to taste Run the EXPERT programme for 15 minutes speed 2A 110 C Add the mushrooms 5 minutes before the programme ends Check and adjust the cooking time if necessary as it may vary depending on the brand of rice used 5 Wash and finely slice the parsley Serve the pilau rice piping...

Page 105: ...lightly transparent 5 Cook for 3 4 minutes in salted boiling water and drain serve with your favourite pasta sauce TIP If the dough is sticky or dry add more flour or oil as necessary PREP TIME 5 min COOKING TIME 3 min RESTING TIME 30 min 4 free range eggs 2 free range egg yolks 400g plain flour sifted 1 tbsp olive oil SERVES 4 PROGRAMME EGGLESS PASTA DOUGH 1 Put the plain flour semolina flour wat...

Page 106: ...ramme for 5 minutes speed 1A 90 C 3 Add the cream and Parmesan run the EXPERT programme for 2 minutes speed 3 90 C PREP TIME 5 min COOKING TIME 30 min 400g spaghetti 10g coarse salt 6 egg yolks freshly ground pepper CARBONARA SAUCE 200g streaky bacon thinly sliced 50ml white wine 200ml double cream 150g Parmesan SERVES 4 6 PROGRAMME SPAGHETTI Arrabiata Peel and finely chop a garlic clove Cut a sma...

Page 107: ... 2cm pieces Fit the metal bowl Add the onions garlic carrots and celery run the EXPERT programme without heating for 40 seconds speed 13 Scrape down the wall of the bowl if necessary Add the beef and olive oil run the EXPERT programme for 5 minutes speed 2A 120 C 2 Add the remaining ingredients and run the SIMMER programme If necessary continue cooking until meat is tender and sauce thickened TIP ...

Page 108: ...e white wine the water stock cube garden peas and broad beans through the opening close the cap 4 At the end of the programme if necessary continue cooking for a few more minutes Stir in the crème fraîche and sprinkle with the Parmesan 5 Serve garnished with basil or rocket leaves PREP TIME 5 min COOKING TIME 25 min 1 shallot peeled and halved 1 tbsp olive oil 400g pure durum wheat Ebly 100g chori...

Page 109: ... it under cold water to cool and drain Combine the chickpeas tomatoes avocado red onion and cucumber with the quinoa and season with the lime pesto vinaigrette stir well Serve chilled like tabbouleh garnish with basil leaves lime pesto vinaigrette 1 Wash the chives and basil finely sliced and mix with the vinaigrette 2 Press the limes mix the juice with the olive oil season and add 1 tbsp pesto PR...

Page 110: ... of the bowl if necessary Add 2 tbsp of the oil and restart the programme for 5 minutes speed 3 120 C 4 Add the aubergine pulp with the egg the cooked and cured ham season with pepper cumin and chopped herbs Run the EXPERT programme for 7 minutes speed 6 80 C Combine with the bulgur wheat mix well and spoon the stuffing into the aubergines and peppers 5 Put the stuffed vegetables in a gratin dish ...

Page 111: ...2 Set the fritter batter aside in a bowl Heat a knob of butter in a frying pan then pour in half a ladle of batter Cook each side for 2 minutes until small bubbles appear on the surface of the fritter and it is golden brown Repeat until all the mixture has been used TIP The fritters go well with a meat dish or for a quick meal serve with a salad and guacamole see p 28 PREP TIME 5 min COOKING TIME ...

Page 112: ...SAUCES AND SEASONINGS ...

Page 113: ...es and a pinch of salt using the WHISK programme cap removed carefully add to the cold hollandaise sauce CITRUS HOLLANDAISE sauce Replace the lemon juice with the juice of a small orange or a large clementine PREP TIME 5 min COOKING TIME 10 min 3 tbsp water 3 egg yolks salt pepper lemon juice 150g diced butter softened MAKES 1 BOWL PROGRAMME SPICY HOLLANDAISE sauce Add a pinch of cumin or tagine m...

Page 114: ... side up 3 When the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered remove from the oven and put into a plastic bag for 2 minutes Then remove the skin using a small knife 4 Put the peeled peppers olive oil garlic basil cumin and onion in the metal bowl Run the EXPERT programme without heating for 1 minute speed 18 5 Transfer the sauce to a bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours Serve with white fleshed ...

Page 115: ...conds speed 18 BEURRE rouge Replace the white wine with a red wine such as Côtes du Rhône TIPS For a spicy beurre blanc add 1 tsp curry powder and finely sliced tarragon leaves This sauce usually accompanies fish PREP TIME 5 min COOKING TIME 8 min 3 shallots 60g 100ml dry white wine 1 tbsp white vinegar 30ml water salt pepper 250g cold butter diced MAKES 1 BOWL PROGRAMME CURRY SAUCE Put all the in...

Page 116: ... Chop for 30 seconds using the FOOD PROCESSOR programme add the mayonnaise and mix for 10 seconds refrigerate AIOLI Peel and halve 3 garlic cloves removing the germ Put the garlic in the mini bowl chop for 30 seconds using the FOOD PROCESSOR programme Add 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp olive oil and the mayonnaise mix for 10 seconds refrigerate PREP TIME 5 min RESTING TIME 30 min 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp Dijo...

Page 117: ...rigs tarragon 30ml white wine vinegar salt freshly ground pepper 3 egg yolks at room temperature 100g cold butter diced PESTO 1 Fit the food processing bowl and the mini bowl Wash the basil remove and dry the leaves Peel and halve the garlic cloves removing the germ 2 Put the basil leaves garlic Parmesan and pine nuts in the mini bowl mix for 1 minute using the FOOD PROCESSOR programme to obtain a...

Page 118: ...DESSERTS ...

Page 119: ... pour the batter into it Bake for 25 minutes buttercream icing 1 Fit the food processing bowl with the mini bowl Place all the ingredients in the mini bowl and mix for 1 minute with the FOOD PROCESSOR programme until smooth 2 Transfer the buttercream icing to a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before decorating the cupcakes PREP TIME 35 min COOKING TIME 25 m...

Page 120: ...out onto a rack to cool When cold serve with a scoop of vanilla or caramel ice cream sweet cake batter 1 Place all the ingredients in the bowl 2 Run the PASTRY CAKE programme Scrape down the wall of the bowl if necessary PEAR CAKE Make the sweet cake batter Replace the bananas and pecans with very ripe sliced pears and roasted hazelnuts or chocolate chips PREP TIME 15 min COOKING TIME 1 h 05 2 rip...

Page 121: ...plate Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and drizzle with kiwi mint coulis 6 Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving kiwi mint coulis 1 Pour the water syrup and honey into the metal bowl and run the EXPERT programme for 5 minutes speed 2A 130 C 2 Add the mint leaves and kiwis halved to the bowl through the opening Close the opening by replacing the cap and run the EXPERT programme for 1 m...

Page 122: ... the cake tin and bake for 1 hour or until a cake tester comes out clean When the cake is cool spread the frosting on top and sprinkle with remaining walnuts frosting 1 Install the food processing bowl Place all of the frosting ingredients in it 2 Select the FOOD PROCESSOR programme for 10 12 seconds or until blended 3 Refrigerate until required FROSTED potato cake Try replacing the carrots with 2...

Page 123: ...ng tray with baking paper and put a pastry ring on it Line with the dough and prick with a fork Overlap the apple slices on the dough in a circular pattern sprinkle with the vanilla sugar and bake for 30 minutes until pastry is browned and apples are cooked Dust the apple tart with cinnamon drizzle with honey You can serve with whipped cream see p 276 PREP TIME 15 min COOKING TIME 30 min RESTING T...

Page 124: ...XPERT programme without heating for 10 seconds speed 13 If necessary scrape the wall of the bowl down and mix for a further 10 seconds 3 Transfer the sweet crumble topping to a lined baking tray bake for 10 minutes until golden brown TRADITIONAL apple crumble Replace the ginger and the berries with 600g apples Peel core and dice the apples Place in the metal bowl with 30g brown sugar 2 tbsp honey ...

Page 125: ...are the crème anglaise The egg whites will cook in the steamer basket over the crème anglaise 4 Pour the crème anglaise into sundae glasses place the egg whites on top drizzle with caramel and serve with almond tuiles crème anglaise Put the milk sugar 6 egg yolks and split vanilla pod in the metal bowl Run the EXPERT programme for 10 minutes speed 4 80 C PREP TIME 25 min COOKING TIME 20 min 6 egg ...

Page 126: ...lour baking powder and salt Restart the programme without heating for 1 minute speed 8 At the end of the programme add half the pecans and restart for 10 seconds Pour the batter into a square brownie tin 24 x 24cm greased and lined with baking paper 3 Scatter the remaining pecans over the surface and bake for 25 minutes Lightly cool the brownie before turning it out PREP TIME 10 min COOKING TIME 3...

Page 127: ...h the sugar and water Run the EXPERT programme for 7 minutes speed 1A 110 C refrigerate RICE PUDDING salted butter caramel Place 90g caster sugar and 100ml water in a saucepan over high heat Bring to the boil Do not stir and cook until the mixture becomes a golden caramel Remove from the heat immediately add 40g diced salted butter stirring until melted Put the saucepan over low heat and stir in 4...

Page 128: ...sugar and cornflour 3 Run the EXPERT programme for 8 minutes speed 5 95 C 4 Then run the EXPERT programme without heating for 2 minutes speed 10 PREP TIME 10 min COOKING TIME 10 min RESTING TIME 2 4 h VANILLA CREAM 4 gelatine leaves 4g 500ml double cream 1 vanilla pod seeds only 5 egg yolks 40g caster sugar 25g cornflour Demerara sugar for caramelising SERVES 4 6 PROGRAMME CHOCOLATE crème brûlée P...

Page 129: ...or 30 seconds speed 3 2 Butter and flour an 18 20cm charlotte mould or cake tin and pour the cake batter into it 3 Bake for 40 minutes until golden brown and springy Cool the cooked cake before turning it out onto a rack NUTELLA icing Fit the food processing bowl and mini bowl Add the Philadelphia and butter and run the FOOD PROCESSOR programme until the mixture is smooth and creamy Add the icing ...

Page 130: ...ecessary scrape down the wall of the bowl using a spatula 2 After 7 8 minutes the sabayon will start to thicken add the Cointreau through the opening SABAYON gratin Fit the metal bowl with the whisk Put 8 egg yolks 80g caster sugar and 175ml orange juice into the metal bowl Remove the cap and run the EXPERT programme for 9 minutes speed 7 75 C Pour the sabayon into a gratin dish add a few pieces o...

Page 131: ...aking chocolate pastry cream Place the milk in the metal bowl and add the remaining ingredients Remove the cap and run the EXPERT programme for 12 minutes speed 4 95 C 14 minutes if the milk is cold Mix for 30 seconds speed 15 Refrigerate for 2 hours PREP TIME 30 min COOKING TIME 45 min RESTING TIME 3 h 30 SWEET CHOUX PASTRY 80g butter 200ml water 180g plain flour 10g sugar pinch salt 3 standard e...

Page 132: ...ulds or ramekins cool at room temperature cover with clingfilm and refrigerate for 2 3 hours 4 Turn the panna cotta out Serve with the red berry coulis red berry coulis 1 Place all the ingredients in the metal bowl 2 Run the SMOOTHIE programme If desired strain the coulis to remove the seeds Set aside to cool TIP To make it easier to turn out the panna cotta run the moulds under hot water for a fe...

Page 133: ...ur serve chilled with the apricot coulis quick biscuit base 1 Put the biscuits into the metal bowl and run the EXPERT programme without heating for 40 seconds speed 13 Scrape down the wall of the bowl and restart for 30 seconds Add the melted butter through the opening while the machine is running 2 Put the biscuit base into the bottom of a 23cm spring form tin and press it down using the bottom o...

Page 134: ...stops 5 Pour the batter into the baking tray Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the cake retracts when lightly pressed Cool on a wire rack Prepare the icing 6 Cut the cake into 15 even pieces Use a fork to dip each piece in the icing until completely coated gently shake to remove excess and roll in dessicated coconut to coat Place on a rack until the icing firms chocolate icing 1 Sift icin...

Page 135: ...peaks start to form add the sugar through the opening and restart the WHISK programme for 1 minute 3 Put the whisked egg whites into a bowl and gently fold in the coconut using a spatula 4 Fit a piping bag with a fluted tip fill with the mixture and pipe 2 3cm mounds on a lined baking tray or alternatively use 2 spoons to shape Bake for 15 minutes until lightly browned 5 Melt the chocolate in a ba...

Page 136: ...istachios through the opening 4 Pour the batter into financier moulds alternatively you can use mini muffin moulds or paper cases sprinkle with the remaining pistachios and bake for 20 minutes Cool the financiers before turning them out TIP If you cannot find pistachio butter use 1 tsp pistachio flavouring and a few drops of food colouring instead PREP TIME 15 min COOKING TIME 20 min 200g unsalted...

Page 137: ... the programme 3 Pour the mixture into the baking pan Bake for 25 30 minutes or until soft to the touch and golden brown 4 Remove from the oven and set aside to cool After 10 minutes cut the flapjack into squares and cool for a further 15 minutes Then turn out of the pan and set aside until cold FRUITY FLAPJACKS Add 75g sultanas or 50g halved or chopped glacé cherries to the mixture Or coat the to...

Page 138: ... add the cream stir to combine Add the salted butter stirring until melted 4 Spread the caramel in the tart shell and sprinkle with the nuts and raisins Refrigerate for 1 hour until the caramel sets 5 Pour the chocolate ganache over the caramel smooth with a spatula and set aside at room temperature for 3 hours until firm Just before serving dust with icing sugar chocolate ganache Put the chocolat...

Page 139: ...ol the metal bowl Put some ice cubes into it run the CRUSH programme empty and dry thoroughly 3 Fit the whisk in the metal bowl and add the cream and icing sugar Remove the cap from the lid and run the EXPERT programme without heating for 2 minutes 30 seconds speed 7 Depending on the type and temperature of cream used it might be necessary to restart the programme Watch carefully so that the cream...

Page 140: ...oof dish to full Put the ramekins into the dish and bake for 45 minutes 5 The crème caramel must be cold before turning out caramel syrup Put the sugar water and white vinegar into a saucepan over medium heat and cook without stirring to a golden caramel PREP TIME 5 min COOKING TIME 50 min 3 eggs 100g sugar 4 tbsp vanilla sugar 500ml milk CARAMEL SYRUP 250g sugar 65ml water 1 tsp white vinegar SER...

Page 141: ... in mounds of approx 5cm diameter x 2cm high 4 Using the back of the spoon gently indent the top of each meringue and bake for 1 2 hours When cooked they will easily lift off the paper Leave the oven door ajar and cool the meringues at the same time as the oven cools down cherry compote 1 Cut the cherries in halves Add to the metal bowl with the sugar run the EXPERT programme for 7 minutes speed 2...

Page 142: ... remove the cap from the lid and run the WHISK programme Set the egg whites aside and clean the bowl 2 Put the chocolate and cream into the metal bowl run the EXPERT programme for 5 minutes speed 3 60 C Scrape the wall of the bowl down and restart the programme for 1 minute Add the egg yolks through the opening Run the EXPERT programme without heating for 20 seconds speed 10 Transfer the chocolate...

Page 143: ...re of the batter of each cake Bake immediately for 12 minutes Turn out onto serving plates and dust with icing sugar soft caramel 1 Put the sugar in a saucepan over low heat and cook without stirring to a golden caramel In a separate saucepan bring the single cream to the boil 2 When the caramel is golden remove from the heat carefully add the cream and stir well to combine Add the butter stirring...

Page 144: ...g whites into the mascarpone cream cover and set aside 3 Combine the coffee and Marsala Brush the sponge fingers with the mixture they should be well saturated but not soggy 4 Line a gratin dish with half the sponge fingers Cover with half the mascarpone cream and the remaining sponge fingers Spread the rest of the cream on top refrigerate overnight 5 Just before serving dust the tiramisu with the...

Page 145: ...n used chocolate spread 1 Put the hazelnuts in the bowl and run the EXPERT programme without heating for 1 minute speed 15 If necessary scrape down the wall of the bowl 2 Add the chocolate condensed milk and salt Run the EXPERT programme for 5 minutes speed 3 60 C Scrape down the wall of the bowl with a spatula Restart the EXPERT programme for 2 minutes speed 3 60 C 3 Store the spread in jars at r...

Page 146: ...ieces through the opening 4 Roll 2 3cm balls of cookie dough in the palms of the hands flatten and place on a lined baking tray Bake the cookies for 15 minutes until spread and beginning to brown then cool or serve warm WHITE CHOCOLATE AND WALNUT cookies Replace the dark chocolate with 100g white chocolate chips or white chocolate broken into pieces and the caramel with 100g roughly chopped walnut...

Page 147: ...ngredients except the butter into the metal bowl Run the EXPERT programme for 10 minutes speed 3 95 C After 1 minute add the butter little by little through the opening Let the pieces melt before continuing to add any more Refrigerate the lemon curd for at least 30 minutes before using CHOCOLATE AND HAZELNUT YOGHURT CAKE with coconut icing Omit the lemon juice in the cake batter replace the lemon ...

Page 148: ...e batter Bake for 35 50 minutes depending on size until golden brown Decorate the clafoutis with washed bunches of redcurrants and icing sugar before serving icing sugar Put the caster sugar into the metal bowl and run the EXPERT programme without heating for 30 seconds speed 18 until it forms a fine powder PREP TIME 10 min COOKING TIME 35 min 500g figs fresh or frozen 120g plain flour 4 eggs 400m...

Page 149: ... gas mark 2 prepare the swiss meringue 4 Spread the meringue onto the surface of the lemon cream making small peaks with a spoon Bake the tart for 10 minutes turn off the oven and leave it in the oven for 10 more minutes Remove and set the lemon meringue tart aside until cold lemon cream Place all the ingredients in the metal bowl Run the EXPERT programme without heating for 1 minute speed 13 with...

Page 150: ... root ginger 75g caster sugar 50ml coconut milk RASPBERRY SORBET 1 Chill the metal bowl and put all the ingredients into it Run the FROZEN DESSERT programme If necessary scrape down the wall of the bowl 2 Form quenelles of ice cream using 2 spoons and serve immediately Or to scoop the ice cream place in the freezer for a few minutes Do not refreeze PREP TIME 5 min SERVES 4 6 PROGRAMME 400g frozen ...

Page 151: ...pricots 250g jam sugar 1 tsp vanilla sugar MAKES 2 JARS PROGRAMME APPLE AND PEAR JELLY 1 Put the juices in the metal bowl with the sugar lemon juice vanilla extract and pectin Run the EXPERT programme for 15 minutes speed 3 100 C Restart the EXPERT programme for 5 minutes speed 5 100 C 2 Pour the apple pear jelly mixture into sterilized glass jars Cool at room temperature for a day then store in t...

Page 152: ...es Peel core and cut the apples into large pieces 3 Put the apples strawberries rhubarb and its juice in the metal bowl with the golden brown sugar run the PUREED SOUP programme APRICOT APPLE BANANA compote Reduce the quantity of apples to 300g and replace the strawberries and rhubarb with 400g apricots and 1 banana If necessary add sugar PREP TIME 5 min COOKING TIME 20 min PREP TIME 10 min COOKIN...

Page 153: ... a 24cm spring form tin and pour the batter into it bake for 30 minutes until risen and springy 4 Remove the cake from the oven and place on a rack until cold 5 Prepare the glaze Using a flexible spatula coat the cold cake several times with glaze Set aside for at least 4 hours or overnight until the glaze is firm Decorate with fresh raspberries PREP TIME 10 min COOKING TIME 40 min RESTING TIME 4 ...

Page 154: ...PASTRY AND BREAD ...

Page 155: ...seam side down on a lined baking tray Cover with a damp cloth and set aside to rise again for 1 hour 3 Preheat the oven to 220 C gas mark 7 8 just before the dough finishes rising fill a roasting tin with water and place on the base of the oven Dust the ball of dough with flour and using the wet blade of a very sharp knife make a deep crisscross pattern on the top Bake for 30 minutes To check if t...

Page 156: ... two baguettes of the same length Line a baking tray with baking paper Place the dough on the paper cover with oiled clingfilm and set it aside to rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size about 1 hour 3 Preheat the oven to 220 C 210 C fan gas mark 7 8 and put a little water into the drip pan Lightly dust the baguettes with flour and score with the wet blade of a very sharp knife bake for ...

Page 157: ...vy 3 Lightly oil a loaf pan or baking tray Shape the dough into a loaf and place in the loaf pan or on the baking tray Lightly brush the top of the loaf with beaten egg and scatter with the remaining seeds Set aside in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size about 45 minutes 4 Preheat the oven to 250 C 240 C fan gas mark 9 Put the loaf into the hot oven and immediately lower the temperatu...

Page 158: ...film set aside to rise for 30 minutes in a warm place Preheat the oven to 240 C 230 C fan gas mark 8 9 fill a roasting pan with water and place on the bottom of the oven 5 Dust the rolls with flour Just before baking make a crisscross incision on the top of each roll using the wet blade of a very sharp knife Lower the oven temperature to 200 C 190 C fan gas mark 5 6 and bake for 20 minutes 6 To ch...

Page 159: ...ot well combined restart the programme by pressing Auto 2 Place the dough in an oiled bowl cover with oiled clingfilm and set aside to rise for 1 hour Gently fold the dough twice in the bowl cover with a damp cloth and set aside somewhere warm to rise for 30 minutes or until it has doubled in size While the dough is rising for the second time preheat the oven to 240 C 230 C fan gas mark 8 9 ANCHOV...

Page 160: ...ong ropes of dough If it starts to stick dust with flour from time to time Lay the ropes parallel pinch one end to hold them together and loosely plait pinch the other end Place in a buttered loaf tin set aside to rise in the oven for 30 minutes 3 Remove the brioche from the oven and increase the temperature to 180 C 170 C fan gas mark 4 Brush the top with the beaten egg so it will be shiny and go...

Page 161: ...un the PASTRY CAKE programme 2 Wrap the ball of dough in clingfilm Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before rolling out on a floured work surface SWEET shortcrust pastry Add 100g caster sugar to the ingredients listed PREP TIME 5 min RESTING TIME 30 min PREP TIME 5 min RESTING TIME 30 min 250g plain flour 125g unsalted butter 100g caster sugar 1 egg 125g unsalted butter diced 250g plain flour 80...

Page 162: ...in to flatten into a square 2cm thick Place the square of butter in the centre of the cross and fold the four arms in towards the centre to completely seal the butter 5 Roll out the pastry to form a long rectangle Fold the bottom third up to the centre and the top third down to make a square Give the dough a quarter turn always turn in the same direction so that the folds are at the sides Roll and...

Page 163: ...m PREP TIME 10 min COOKING TIME 12 to 15 min 350g plain flour 1 sachet baking powder 7g 30g caster sugar pinch salt 60g butter softened 210ml milk 70g sultanas MAKES APPROX 15 SCONES PROGRAMME SANDWICH BREAD 1 Place the yeast and milk in the metal bowl Run the BREAD BRIOCHE programme After 1 minute the programme will stop Add the butter salt sugar and flour restart the programme Place the dough it...

Page 164: ...BABY FOOD ...

Page 165: ... min COOKING TIME 20 min FROM 9 MONTHS 1 sweet potato 300g 300g hake fillets bones removed 1 bay leaf pinch paprika MAKES 4 PORTIONS PROGRAMME ATTACHMENT PUREED VEGETABLES and beef 1 Peel the potatoes and carrots and cut in 2cm dice Cut the beef in small pieces 2 Place the potatoes carrots and beef in the metal bowl Run the CREAMED SOUP programme PREP TIME 5 min COOKING TIME 30 min FROM 9 MONTHS 2...

Page 166: ...basket and add the courgettes Run the STEAM programme 3 Discard the cooking liquid in the metal bowl Use kitchen paper to pat dry the steamed courgettes and add to the bowl with the cheese and chervil Run the EXPERT programme without heating for 20 seconds speed 15 PREP TIME 10 min COOKING TIME 30 min FROM 9 MONTHS PREP TIME 5 min COOKING TIME 20 min FROM 1 YEAR 1 carrot 100g onion 200g pumpkin or...

Page 167: ... gruyère grated 70ml single cream MAKES 4 PORTIONS PROGRAMMES ATTACHMENT CHICKEN RATATOUILLE 1 Wash the vegetables peel the courgettes and tomatoes Cut all the vegetables into 2cm cubes Put the vegetables tomato puree water and thyme into the metal bowl Run the EXPERT programme for 10 minutes speed 1A 95 C 2 Then fit the steam basket and add the chicken breasts Place lemon slices on the chicken if...

Page 168: ...OGRAMME BABY MILKSHAKE 1 Wash hull and cut the strawberries in halves place in the metal bowl with the yoghurt and milk 2 Run the SMOOTHIE programme Serve the baby milkshake in small glasses sprinkled with the cereal STRAWBERRY AND PEAR baby milkshake For an even more refreshing milkshake reduce the amount of strawberries to 200g and add 100g sliced very ripe pears BANANA baby milkshake Replace th...

Page 169: ...y ripe apricots 2 to 3 tbsp water MAKES 4 5 PORTIONS PROGRAMME PEAR COMPOTE with vanilla 1 Wash peel and dice the pears 2 Put the diced pears into the metal bowl Cut the vanilla pod lengthwise in halves scrape the seeds into the bowl and add the pod Run the EXPERT programme for 20 minutes speed 2A 100 C removing the cap 3 Remove the vanilla pod from the compote and replace the cap Restart the EXPE...

Page 170: ...DRINKS ...

Page 171: ...t the ice cubes in the metal bowl and run the CRUSH programme 2 Add the grapefruit juice and sugar restart the CRUSH programme for 10 seconds 3 Pour the pink grapefruit granita into tall glasses Serve immediately PREP TIME 5 min MAKES 4 6 GLASSES PROGRAMME PREP TIME 5 min MAKES 4 6 GLASSES PROGRAMME 300g ice cubes 4 tbsp golden caster sugar 1 tbsp mint syrup 75ml lime juice 4 g bunch mint washed l...

Page 172: ... 1 Wash and hull the strawberries Put all the ingredients in the metal bowl run the SMOOTHIE programme 2 Pour into glasses and at the last minute put a scoop of ice cream into each glass Serve immediately BANANA AND CHOCOLATE milkshake Replace the strawberries and ice cream with 375g sliced bananas and 3 scoops of chocolate ice cream Use the other ingredients as listed Serve with chocolate sauce P...

Page 173: ...OTIC SMOOTHIE 1 Peel the pineapple and mango and cut into large pieces 2 Cut the passion fruit in halves and scoop out the pulp Place in a small colander and gently press the pulp to extract the juice Discard the seeds 3 Put the orange juice passion fruit juice pineapple and mango pieces agave syrup and lime juice into the metal bowl Run the SMOOTHIE programme 4 Serve well chilled NECTARINE BANANA...

Page 174: ...the EXPERT programme for 6 minutes speed 3 90 C Pour the hot chocolate into cups Serve immediately VANILLA frappuccino Replace the coffee with 300ml vanilla ice cream and add 3 tbsp of vanilla syrup to the preparation before running the SMOOTHIE programme TIPS You could replace the dark chocolate with milk chocolate If so do not add any sugar You could replace cream with milk for a lighter version...

Page 175: ...ting tin of water is heated until simmering and a smaller recipient is placed over or in it For preparations not cooked over direct heat keeping delicate sauces hot or for melting chocolate this method of cooking can be used on the hob or in the oven Blind bake Pastry dough baked to keep it dry and crisp before a filling is added To blind bake line a tart tin with the dough prick with a fork cover...

Page 176: ...Nozzles come in many shapes and sizes plain round for choux buns fluted for whipped cream and even geomet ric shapes for cake decorating Poach Poaching is a method of cooking food in a simmering liquid such as water or stock Ideal for cooking delicate food Quenelle Ovals of a soft p r e p a r a t i o n such as ice c r e a m o r whipped cream shaped using two spoons T h e s p o o n s are run under ...

Page 177: ... Scallops on a bed of leeks with light dill tarragon sauce 110 Traditional fishcakes 122 MEAT AND POULTRY Basque style chicken 152 Beef Guiness Pie 168 Beef bourguignon 130 Cheeseburgers and buns 164 Chicken colombo 112 Chicken curry 116 Chicken nuggets 148 Chicken wraps with carrot and red cabbage 156 Chilli con carne 140 Classic cottage pie 172 Duck pot au feu 150 THEMED INDEX BASIC RECIPES Apri...

Page 178: ...na and chocolate milkshake 342 Banana milkshake with almond milk 342 Coffee and caramel frappuccino 346 Exotic smoothie 344 Green smoothie 344 Nectarine banana smoothie 344 Pink grapefruit granita 340 Strawberry milkshake 342 Traditional hot chocolate 346 Vanilla frappuccino 346 Virgin mojito 340 Pork fillet en papillote with garlic cream 144 French style cottage pie 172 Irish stew 134 Kofta kebab...

Page 179: ...80 Mayonnaise 230 Pasta dough 208 Pavlova with cherry compote 280 Piperade with soft boiled eggs 180 Sabayon 258 Sabayon gratin 258 Shirred eggs with cheese and porcini mushrooms 90 Swiss meringue 296 FIG Fig clafoutis 294 FISH SAUCE Thai salad dressing 96 INGREDIENTS INDEX ALCOHOL Cider Cider vinaigrette 82 Cointreau Citrus fruit sabayon 258 Dry white wine Beurre blanc 228 Red wine Beurre rouge 2...

Page 180: ...walnut quiche 74 Walnut loaf with smoked ham and gruyère cheese 22 YOGHURT Blinis 72 Chocolate and hazelnut yoghurt cake with coconut icing 292 Homemade blinis with mackerel dip 72 Lemon curd yoghurt cake with poppy seed icing 292 Light dill tarragon sauce 110 FLOUR Anchovy fougasse 316 Baguettes 310 Buns 164 Crêpes 288 Eggless pasta dough 208 Farmhouse loaf 308 Fougasse dough 320 Granary bread 31...

Page 181: ...ultitude of tips and variations not only will you use the Cook Expert endlessly your culinary desires can be reached quickly and effortlessly Recipes photographs Sandra Mahut C o o k C o o k 300 300 easy recipes C o oking made e a s y F r o m starters to de s s e r t s 460 190 ...