Miele H 6000 BM, Cookbook

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Page 3: ...ay knowledge curiosity routine and the unexpected all converge in our Miele test kitchen This booklet draws together our experience excitement and passion for experimenting in the imaginative yet easy to prepare recipes we have created for you to try We wish you bon appetit and above all hours of successful cooking with your Miele oven If you have any questions or comments please give us a call on...

Page 4: ... Belgian sponge cake 26 Pear cake with almond topping 27 Gateau 28 I Quark filling 30 II Cappuccino filling 31 Butter cake 32 Cappuccino crumble slices 33 Espresso slices 34 Lemon drizzle loaf 35 Upside down plum pudding 36 Orange and yoghurt syrup cake 38 Cheesecake 39 Gugelhupf 40 Cherry and almond cake 41 Marble cake 42 Fruit streusel cake 43 Orange slices 44 Raisin and quark slices 45 Iced Che...

Page 5: ...ettes 68 White bread 69 Ginger loaf 70 Snacks and starters 71 Palermo style pastry puffs 72 Salmon terrine 73 Marinated peppers 74 Baked artichoke hearts 75 Soups and stews 76 Tips on preparation and general information 76 Prawn curry soup 78 Chicken risotto 79 Pumpkin soup 80 Cream of sweetcorn soup 81 Minestrone 82 Borscht 83 Tomato soup with basil cream 84 Viennese gardener s soup 85 Bakes 86 A...

Page 6: ... herb and cream sauce 111 Meat and poultry 112 Meat preparation tips and information 113 Poultry preparation tips and information 114 Sirloin joint Fillet of beef 115 Braised beef 116 Hash 117 Ham roast 118 Pork fillet in a Roquefort sauce 119 Pork en croûte 120 Meat loaf 121 Belgian meat loaf 122 Roast veal in a cream sauce 123 Veal knuckle 124 Leg of lamb 125 Saddle of lamb baked in a mustard an...

Page 7: ...49 Kohlrabi and cress gratin 150 Brussels sprouts au gratin 151 Gourmet potatoes 152 Spanish bean bake 153 Tomato risotto 154 Courgette bake 155 Sauces and chutneys 156 Red pepper and chilli sauce 157 Mango chutney 158 Plum chutney 159 Courgette and orange chutney 160 Savoury dishes 161 Flat bread with yoghurt 162 Savoury cheese biscuits 163 Ham and cheese muffins 164 Pizza variations 165 Grilled ...

Page 8: ...Contents 8 Drinks 178 Orange coffee 179 Iced mocha 180 Jams and preserves 181 Peach jam 182 Plum compote 183 Sour cherry and vanilla conserve 184 ...

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Page 10: ...Operating and installation instructions If your oven does not have a food probe use the alternative settings Dishes Depending on function the dishes used must be microwave safe and heat resistant Please follow the guidance given in the Operating and installation instructions about suitable cooking containers Temperatures Temperatures are given in degrees Celsius C As a general rule select the midd...

Page 11: ... to the desired temperature as rapidly as possible During the Heating up phase Rapid heat up appears in the display If a recipe requires for Rapid heat up to be switched off this will be mentioned in the settings for that recipe Depending on model select the Heating up phase normal or Rapid heat up Off option Quantities and weights Abbreviations tsp teaspoon tbsp tablespoon g gram kg kilogram ml m...

Page 12: ...to prove Dough with 500 g flour 80 8 10 Cover and leave to prove Blanching almonds 100 g 850 1 2 Cover and heat with a little water Popcorn 1 tbsp 20 g popcorn 850 5 7 Place popcorn in a 1 litre container cover and cook sprinkle with sugar or salt after cooking Microwave popcorn Approx 100 g max 4 Do not leave unattended Tempering citrus fruits 150 g 150 1 2 Place on a plate do not cover Chocolate...

Page 13: ... 3 2 3 Heat up in milk in a covered bowl Stir and continue cooking Skinning tomatoes Qty 3 450 7 8 Cut a cross into the top of each tomato cover and heat in a little water The skins will slip off easily Take care as the tomatoes may get very hot Bread rolls Qty 2 Place on the rack Do not cover turn halfway through Defrosting 150 1 2 Baking Grill Level 3 3 4 Making eierstich 150 g from 2 eggs 4 tbs...

Page 14: ... used for frozen cakes and pizzas The surface has been treated with PerfectClean eliminating the need for baking parchment or greasing the tray with many recipes This surface is also very resistant to cutting and scratching The round baking tray is placed on either the rack or the glass tray Do not use it with microwave cooking functions HUB Gourmet oven dishes and HBD Gourmet oven dish lids The M...

Page 15: ...tems exceeds the height of the cavity Do not use the Gourmet oven dishes or lids with microwave cooking functions Original Miele care products Miele have developed and tested a variety of cleaning and care products such as the Miele oven cleaner to help you get the best out of your Miele appliances and to keep them in good condition for years to come Miele oven cleaner The Miele oven cleaner ensur...

Page 16: ...weet things are food for the soul everyone will want another slice Tips on preparation and general information When baking cakes insert a skewer into the centre of the cake after the shorter cooking duration has elapsed to check whether the cake is baked If the skewer comes out clean the cake is ready but if crumbs or moist cake residues cling to the skewer carry on baking it until it is done Leav...

Page 17: ...mediately onto a damp tea towel or a tea towel sprinkled with sugar then rolled up with the help of the cloth If you are baking in combination mode with MW Fan plus microwave power will not switch on until the heating up phase has finished Select a microwave power level of 80 W or a maximum of 150 W A variety of different baking containers can be used in combination mode Containers made of heat re...

Page 18: ...gar until creamy Fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites Sift the baking powder with the flour add the ground almonds and fold into the mixture Grease and flour a springform tin and pour in the mixture Level the surface and bake until golden After baking drizzle with Amaretto and leave to cool To make the topping mix the icing sugar with Amaretto and drizzle over the cake Dry roast the chopped almon...

Page 19: ...r the squares along with the hazelnuts and the drained raisins Sprinkle with the sugar cinnamon mixture Brush the edges of the pastry with egg white and fold up the corners to make pyramids pinching the edges together to form a seal Rinse the glass tray in cold water and then arrange the apple pyramids on the tray Brush with milk and beaten egg yolk and bake until golden Recommended settings Oven ...

Page 20: ...a little as you go Heat the caster sugar in a pan on the hob using a high setting and constantly stir until you have a golden brown caramel Deglaze the pan with apple juice and lemon juice then pour the caramel over the apples and place the tart in the pre heated oven After cooking leave to cool then dust with icing sugar Recommended settings Oven function Fan plus Temperature 170 190 C Shelf leve...

Page 21: ...he apples Make several cuts into the top of each quarter and gently press into the cake mixture with the cut side up Bake until golden Leave to cool to room temperature then dust with icing sugar or spread a little apricot jam over the top Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Cakes Apple sponge Duration approx 60 minutes Alternative settings Oven function Fan plus Temp...

Page 22: ... programme Peel quarter core and coarsely dice the apples Place in a saucepan together with the raisins sugar cinnamon and water and gently heat for 1 minute Scatter evenly over the pie base Dust the worktop with flour and roll out the remaining dough Place it over the top of the apples and bake With the Automatic programme glaze the top of the pie with the egg and milk mixture before it goes in t...

Page 23: ...o a coarse crumbly texture Press about 2 3 of the streusel crumble mixture into the base of a springform tin and about 2 cm up the sides of the tin Mix the hazelnut brittle into the rest of the streusel mix Peel quarter core and dice the apples Mix with the sugar lemon zest and lemon juice and arrange over the streusel mixture Sprinkle the streusel brittle mix over the top and bake Recommended set...

Page 24: ... sugar and eggs a little at a time Sift the flour cinnamon and baking powder together and beat into the mixture Then fold the apples and cranberries into the mixture Spoon the mixture into a greased and floured ring tin and bake until golden Recommended settings Oven function Fan plus Temperature 150 170 C Shelf level 1 Duration 55 65 minutes Alternative settings Oven function MW Fan plus Power le...

Page 25: ...uark milk oil egg caster sugar vanilla sugar and salt Sift the baking powder into the flour and stir half into the mixture Then knead in the remainder Roll the mixture out on the glass tray and then place the apricots on top Knead the flour caster sugar vanilla sugar butter and cinnamon to a coarse crumbly texture and scatter over the apricots Bake until golden Recommended settings Oven function F...

Page 26: ...he beaten egg whites into the sugar and egg yolk mixture Then sift the flour and baking powder and fold into the remaining beaten egg white Fold in additional chocolate cinnamon vanilla dried fruit or nuts if desired Then pour into the greased springform tin and bake in a pre heated oven until golden Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Cakes Cup measured cakes Shelf l...

Page 27: ...g and knead to a smooth dough Roll out onto the glass tray Drain the pears well If using fresh pears stew them briefly Cut into 1 cm thick slices and arrange evenly on top of the dough base Mix together with the crème fraîche cornflour eggs sugar vanilla sugar and cinnamon and pour over the pears Scatter with flaked almonds and bake until golden Recommended settings Oven function Intensive bake Te...

Page 28: ...until stiff Slowly add the caster sugar beating after each addition and then fold in the beaten egg yolk Sift together the baking powder and flour or cornflour without baking powder and gently fold into the egg white mixture Lightly grease a springform tin and line with baking parchment Pour the mixture into the tin level the surface and bake until golden After baking loosen around the edges using...

Page 29: ...n Basic mixture 20 25 minutes pre heating Luxury mixture 35 40 minutes pre heating Oven function Fan plus Rapid heat up off Temperature 160 180 C Shelf level 1 Duration Basic mixture 30 35 minutes Luxury mixture 40 50 minutes Tip If you want to make a cake with a fresh fruit topping use half of the ingredients for the basic gateau recipe above Using the same temperature the cooking duration will b...

Page 30: ...Stir a little of the quark mixture into the gelatine Then stir this mixture into the quark mixture and place in the fridge to chill Stir from time to time As soon as you can draw a fork through the mixture and leave a trail fold in the stiffly whipped cream Place the first layer of the gateau on a cake platter and cover with half of the quark mixture Place the second layer of the gateau on top and...

Page 31: ... the espresso and coffee liqueur to the gelatine and then fold this mixture into the whipped cream Put about 3 tbsp of this mixture to one side Halve the remaining cream mixture and stir the vanilla sugar into one half and the chocolate and cocoa into the other half Place one layer of the gateau on a cake platter and drizzle with a little coffee liqueur and espresso Spread the chocolate cream over...

Page 32: ...aspoons drop small balls of the mixture into the indentations Sprinkle the remaining sugar and flaked almonds over the top With the Automatic programme place the cake in the oven and start the Automatic programme With all other oven functions Prove the cake again for about 10 minutes and then bake until golden Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Cakes Butter cake Glas...

Page 33: ...about 2 3 of the mixture into the greased glass tray and roll out to a smooth dough using a rolling pin To make the topping combine the butter quark egg yolk caster sugar vanilla sugar cappuccino powder liqueur and cornflour Beat the egg whites until stiff then fold into the quark mixture Spread over the pastry base Scatter the remaining third of the crumble mix over the quark mixture and bake unt...

Page 34: ...ally adding the caster sugar vanilla sugar and eggs alternately Sift the flour and baking powder and stir into the butter mixture together with the espresso or espresso powder and nuts Finally stir in the chocolate drops Spread the mixture onto the glass tray and bake until golden Mix together the icing sugar espresso and liqueur until smooth and spread over the cake whilst still warm Recommended ...

Page 35: ...he mixture Pre heat the oven first Cooking stage 1 if using the Alternative settings Place on the glass tray and bake until golden Mix the lemon juice and sugar together to form a thick glaze Prick the cake a number of times while still warm with a wooden skewer and brush with the glaze Leave in the glass dish to cool Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Cakes Lemon dr...

Page 36: ...e caramel sauce place the brown sugar butter and cream into a pan bring to the boil and simmer for 2 more minutes Pour into a bowl and leave to cool Chop the stem ginger into small pieces Grease the flan dish and line with baking parchment Spread 8 tbsp of the caramel sauce over the base and arrange the plums stem ginger and syrup evenly on top For the cake sift together the flour and baking powde...

Page 37: ...lus Temperature 170 C Cooking stage 2 Oven function MW Fan plus Power level temperature 80 W 170 C Shelf level 1 Duration 15 minutes Cooking stage 3 Oven function MW Fan plus Power level temperature 150 W 170 C Shelf level 1 Duration 10 minutes Tip To make your own mixed spice mix together the following ground spices 4 tsp coriander 4 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp allspice 4 tsp nutmeg 2 tsp ginger 1 tsp clo...

Page 38: ...molina and bicarbonate of soda and mix with the yoghurt Beat the egg whites until stiff and carefully fold into the mixture Pour the mixture into a springform tin and bake For the glaze bring the orange juice and sugar to the boil in a pan then simmer for approx 5 minutes on a low heat until the orange juice thickens Prick the cake several times with a wooden skewer while still warm spread the gla...

Page 39: ... over the base of the greased springform tin and create a rim around the sides Mix together the quark custard powder oil sugar egg and milk Beat the cream until stiff and fold into the quark mixture Spread the mixture over the base and bake Allow the cake to cool in the tin for a short while after baking Recommended settings Oven function Intensive bake Temperature 160 C Shelf level 1 Duration 75 ...

Page 40: ...r a Gugelhupf tin and pour the mixture into it With the Automatic programme place the cake in the oven and start the Automatic programme With all other functions Cover the cake tin containing the mixture and leave to prove at room temperature for approx 30 minutes or in the oven using Conventional heat at 35 C for approx 15 minutes until the dough has doubled in size Then bake until golden After b...

Page 41: ...od Mix together the flour baking powder sugar and butter and knead to a smooth dough Spread evenly over the base of a greased springform tin and create a 2 cm high rim around the sides Prick all over with a fork and scatter with ground almonds Drain the cherries well and arrange over the dough Combine all the ingredients for the filling pour over the cherries and bake until golden Recommended sett...

Page 42: ...r the cocoa power and remaining milk into about 1 3 of the mixture Add half of the light mixture to a ring tin Pour the cocoa mixture on top of this and then finish off with the rest of the light mixture Swirl a fork through the mixture to give a marbled effect and bake Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Cakes Marble cake Ring cake tin Duration approx 65 minutes Alte...

Page 43: ... smooth Return to the oven and prove for approx 30 minutes using Conventional heat at 50 C Punch down then roll out onto the greased glass tray Arrange the prepared fruit evenly over the base Rub the topping ingredients together until you get a crumbly texture and scatter over the fruit Place in the oven and prove for approx 30 minutes using Conventional heat at 50 C and then bake until golden Rec...

Page 44: ...chment and bake until golden Sprinkle a clean tea towel with sugar and turn the sponge out onto it Peel off the paper and leave to cool When it has cooled cut it in half Whip the cream until stiff Mix the quark with the vanilla sugar marmalade and liqueur Prepare the gelatine according to the instructions on the packaging Stir the gelatine into the quark mixture and refrigerate Fold in the cream a...

Page 45: ...isins and spread over the base Sprinkle the rest of the crumble mixture on top then bake until golden As an alternative omit the raisins and instead arrange stoned bottled cherries or plums over the quark mixture top with crumble and bake until golden Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Cakes Streusel cake With filling Duration approx 50 minutes Alternative settings O...

Page 46: ...t Sift the baking powder into the flour and stir half into the mixture Then knead in the remainder Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a rectangle 1 2 cm thick 25 x 30 cm and place on the greased glass tray For the filling mix together the marzipan butter and egg thoroughly Add the raisins hazelnuts cinnamon and rum essence Spread over the dough Form a 2 cm rim along the edges of the dough ...

Page 47: ...deep cut into the surface Bake until golden When ready turn the cake out onto a wire rack and peel off the paper Dust with icing sugar or make lemon icing with the icing sugar and lemon juice and drizzle it over the cake Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Cakes Sponge cake Duration approx 85 minutes Alternative settings Oven function Fan plus Temperature 140 160 C Sh...

Page 48: ...Beat the butter sugar and eggs together until light and fluffy Sift the flour and the baking powder and stir into the egg mixture along with the advocaat Add the chocolate Grease a ring shaped cake tin and dust with breadcrumbs Pour in the cake mixture and bake Once the cake has cooled it can be dusted with icing sugar Recommended settings Oven function Fan plus Temperature 140 160 C Shelf level 1...

Page 49: ...n the hob and allow to cool Mix in the egg yolks sugar and flour then fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites Transfer the mixture into a greased springform tin and bake When the cake has cooled spread the chocolate covering over it This cake will be moist due to the high chocolate content Recommended settings Oven function Fan plus Temperature 150 170 C Shelf level 1 Duration 30 40 minutes Alternat...

Page 50: ... essence and knead lightly Roll out the dough into the greased glass tray and prick several times with a fork Spread the apricot conserve over the dough For the streusel topping mix together the flour sugar vanilla sugar and cinnamon Add the slightly cooled butter Rub together to make a crumbly mixture Scatter over the cake and bake until golden Recommended settings Oven function Automatic program...

Page 51: ... Spread the lemon mixture over the pastry base Arrange fresh or candied lemon slices on top and bake until golden Recommended settings Oven function Fan plus Temperature 150 170 C Shelf level 1 Pre baking 20 minutes Duration 30 40 minutes Alternative settings Oven function Intensive bake Temperature 160 C Shelf level 1 Duration 40 50 minutes Function Conventional heat Temperature 170 190 C Shelf l...

Page 52: ... cream cheese icing sugar egg and flour Spoon half the chocolate mixture into the muffin cases then add half of the sour cherries followed by the cream cheese mixture Then add the rest of the chocolate mixture and the cherries and bake Melt some dark or light chocolate cake covering and use to glaze the muffins Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Cookies Muffins Muffi...

Page 53: ...ugar and the eggs Sift the flour with the baking powder and fold into the mixture together with the walnuts Finally add the rum soaked raisins Using two spoons drop the mixture into muffin cases place on the rack in the oven and bake until golden Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Cookies Muffins Muffins Without fruit Duration approx 36 minutes Alternative settings O...

Page 54: ... the mixture then add the flour and lemon zest Spread the mixture over 2 3 of the glass tray Brush with the rest of the egg and bake until golden Cut into diamond shapes taking care not to break the biscuits as they are very crumbly Recommended settings Oven function Conventional heat Rapid heat up off Temperature 170 190 C Shelf level 2 Duration 10 18 minutes pre heating Alternative settings Oven...

Page 55: ...o form a crumble mix Knead half of the crumble mixture to a smooth dough and roll out with a rolling pin to about 2 3 of the glass tray to form a base Brush the base with apricot jam scatter with the ginger and sprinkle the rest of the crumble over the top Bake until golden Whilst still warm cut into 2 x 4 cm slices Recommended settings Oven function Fan plus Rapid heat up off Temperature 150 170 ...

Page 56: ... with baking parchment Gently spread out the macaroons using the back of a moistened spoon and bake until golden Allow the macaroons to cool before removing from the baking parchment Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Cookies Muffins Almond macaroons Shelf level see display Duration approx 24 minutes Alternative settings Pre heat yes Oven function Fan plus Temperatur...

Page 57: ...ake until golden Whilst still warm cut the choux buns horizontally across the middle with a pair of scissors Remove and discard any of the centre that is still moist Wait until the buns have cooled down before filling them To make the filling peel the mango Remove the flesh dice and purée Prepare the gelatine according to the instructions on the packet and dissolve it in a little warmed coconut mi...

Page 58: ...late and espresso powder Beat the eggs whites until very stiff then gradually add the sugar Carefully fold in the almond mixture Using two teaspoons spoon little balls of the mixture onto glass trays lined with baking parchment and bake until light and airy Recommended settings Oven function Fan plus Rapid heat up off Temperature 130 140 C Shelf level 1 and 3 Duration 20 25 minutes Alternative set...

Page 59: ...ins and steep for approx 30 minutes Cream the egg yolk caster sugar and vanilla sugar and then fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites Stir in the lemon essence salt flour hazelnuts raisins and grated chocolate Spread the mixture over the base of the glass tray and bake until golden Brush with chocolate coating immediately after baking and cut into 3 x 3 cm squares Recommended settings Oven function...

Page 60: ...eces of dough roll them out and then make crescent shapes from them Arrange on the greased glass tray and bake until golden Dredge with vanilla sugar whilst still warm Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Cookies Muffins Vanilla biscuits Duration approx 25 minutes Alternative settings Oven function Fan plus Rapid heat up off Temperature 140 160 C Shelf level 2 Duration...

Page 61: ...me made Duration approx 48 minutes Alternative settings Oven function Fan plus Temperature 170 190 C Shelf level 1 Duration 30 35 minutes Oven function Conventional heat Temperature 180 200 C Shelf level 1 Duration 25 30 minutes Pre heating Tips You can vary the flat bread by working in 50 g fried onions 2 tsp rosemary or a mixture of 40 g chopped black olives and 1 tbsp chopped pine nuts or 1 tsp...

Page 62: ...hen plait the three rolls and place on the greased glass tray Brush with the beaten egg yolk milk mixture and sprinkle with the crystal sugar and almonds With the Automatic programme Place the plaited loaf in the oven and bake With all other functions Place the plaited loaf in the oven cover and leave to prove at 35 C using Conventional heat for a further 15 20 minutes then bake until golden Recom...

Page 63: ... 30 cm long loaf tin Method Mix together the flours salt baking powder bicarbonate of soda nuts and sunflower seeds Mix the oil apple butter yoghurt and milk knead together with the flour mixture and place in a greased loaf tin lined with baking parchment Sprinkle with sunflower seeds and bake until golden Recommended settings Oven function Conventional heat Temperature 180 200 C Shelf level 1 Dur...

Page 64: ... the milk and knead to a smooth dough using dough hooks Transfer the dough into a large loaf tin Make a 1 2 cm cut down the centre of the loaf and brush with milk Prove in the oven at 50 C using Conventional heat for approx 30 minutes until the loaf has doubled in size then bake until golden Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Bread White bread in tin Duration approx ...

Page 65: ...prove for approx 30 minutes at room temperature For the filling sauté the onion and garlic in the oil Then add the herbs egg crème fraîche salt and pepper Punch down the dough then roll it out into a rectangle 30 x 40 cm Spread the herb mixture onto it leaving a 2 cm strip around the edge Roll up the dough along the shorter side Transfer to the greased glass tray and leave to prove for approx 30 m...

Page 66: ...o a smooth dough Set aside to prove for approx 1 hour at room temperature Then mix the ham cheese marjoram and salt and knead into the dough with the chopped walnuts Finally knead in the coarsely chopped olives Place the very soft dough into a greased loaf tin and place in the oven Prove for approx 60 minutes using Conventional heat at 50 C Slash the top of the loaf lengthways and then bake until ...

Page 67: ...y knead into the dough With the Automatic programme Place the dough in the greased loaf tin brush the top with water and then bake until golden With all other functions Place the dough in the greased loaf tin place in the oven and allow to prove at 50 C using Conventional heat for approx 30 minutes until the dough has doubled in size Brush the top with water and bake until golden Recommended setti...

Page 68: ...r approx 40 minutes then knead again briefly Shape the dough into two approx 35 cm long baguettes and place them on the greased glass tray Mix the egg yolk and the milk together and brush the baguettes with it With the Automatic programme Place the baguettes in the oven and bake until golden With all other functions Place the dough in the oven and prove at 50 C using Conventional heat for approx 2...

Page 69: ...hape into a loaf approx 25 cm long Place on the greased glass tray then make a few diagonal cuts about 1 cm deep in the top using a sharp knife Brush the top with milk then place in the oven immediately to bake With all other functions Lightly knead the dough and shape into a loaf approx 25 cm long Place on the greased glass tray then make a few diagonal cuts about 1 cm deep in the top using a sha...

Page 70: ...gh to prove for an hour in a warm place Meanwhile chop the ginger grease the loaf tin with butter and sprinkle with sugar Knead the chopped ginger cinnamon and rock sugar into the dough shape the dough into a loaf and place in the loaf tin to prove for a further 15 minutes Sprinkle with sugar and bake until golden Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Bread Ginger loaf ...

Page 71: ... little more and enjoy them as a satisfying meal in their own right Bon appetit Tips on preparation The recipes in this section are ideal for a starter as well as for a light meal A starter should always complement the main meal to follow and should not be too filling Make several of these small dishes for a rich variety of flavours There s bound to be something delicious for everyone Starter and ...

Page 72: ... tomatoes and tuna Finely dice along with the olives Mix with the basil and season with salt and pepper Separate the egg and brush the edges of the pastry with the egg white Spread the filling evenly over the pastry squares fold in half and seal the edges well Brush the pastry with beaten egg yolk place on a glass tray rinsed with cold water and bake until golden Recommended settings Oven function...

Page 73: ... for approx 60 minutes Purée the mix in several batches in a food processor Stir in the dill Place in a greased glass dish or a terrine dish Tap the dish firmly on a soft surface several times to ensure there are no gaps in the mixture Cover and cook Allow to cool and pour off any liquid that appears Turn out of the dish and cut into slices Serve hot or cold with toast and a mustard or horseradish...

Page 74: ...d the pith Place skin side up in the glass tray and place in the oven Grill the peppers until the skin blisters and browns in places Remove from the oven and cover the peppers with a tea towel moistened with cold water for about 10 minutes Then remove the skins Transfer to a serving dish pour over the marinade and leave for several hours Serve with French bread Recommended settings Oven function G...

Page 75: ...Shallow ovenproof dish Method Gently heat together the cream cream cheese and half the Cheddar stirring until smooth Season with pepper and nutmeg to taste Add the diced ham Arrange the drained artichoke hearts in the bottom of a suitable dish pour over the cheese sauce and scatter the rest of the cheese over the top Grill until golden Recommended settings Oven function Grill Temperature Level 3 S...

Page 76: ... of thickening vegetable soups Simply cook all ingredients as described in the recipe and then purée using a mixer or a hand blender Some vegetable chunks can be removed before puréeing and then added again afterwards The result is a creamy soup without the addition of flour fats or other thickening Soups which are thickened by adding egg yolk mixed with a little hot liquid should not be heated fu...

Page 77: ...emperature variations between the different ingredients If dishes are being cooked using an Automatic programme this needs to be considered during preparation In general all ingredients are mixed together in the cooking container at the beginning Any exceptions to this e g the addition of egg or cream are noted in the relevant recipe When cooking with Automatic programmes only enter the weight of ...

Page 78: ...and prawns in a suitable cooking container cover and cook at 850 W for approx 8 minutes Add the curry powder coriander lemon juice creamed coconut or coconut milk stock chilli powder to taste and seasoning Cover and cook at 850 W for approx 5 minutes and then at 450 W for approx 10 minutes Recommended settings Cooking stage 1 Oven function Microwave Power level 850 W Shelf level 1 Duration 8 minut...

Page 79: ...leeks and mushrooms and place in a microwave safe dish Add the butter spices rice and liquid cover and cook using the Automatic programme or for approx 10 minutes at 850 W and then for approx 15 minutes at 450 W Scatter with almonds and serve Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Cook with microwave Casserole 1600 g Duration approx 30 minutes Alternative settings Cookin...

Page 80: ...ng to the boil at 850 W in approx 6 minutes then cook for a further 12 minutes at 450 W Purée the soup and add the butter and crème fraîche Divide the soup between 6 bowls Garnish each one with 1 tbsp cream and chopped pumpkin seeds Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Cook with microwave Soup 1100 g Duration approx 22 minutes Alternative settings Cooking stage 1 Oven ...

Page 81: ...d add to the vegetables and stock Cover and cook for approx 5 minutes at 850 W and then for a further 8 minutes at 450 W Purée the soup and add the cream Then add the rest of the sweetcorn Place a sheet of kitchen paper on a plate distribute the diced bacon on it and cook uncovered at 850 W for 3 minutes Heat the soup through and scatter the bacon over the top before serving Recommended settings C...

Page 82: ... herbs in a dish together with the stock cover and cook for approx 10 minutes at 850 W Reduce the power level to 450 W and continue cooking for another 15 minutes Stir occasionally Skin or finely peel the tomatoes dice them and add to the soup Sprinkle the soup generously with Parmesan or serve the cheese separately Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Cook with microw...

Page 83: ... the potatoes cabbage beetroot leeks vinegar and salt to taste Cook for 5 minutes at 850 W and then for a further 20 minutes at 450 W Swirl in the crème fraîche scatter with parsley and serve Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Cook with microwave Casserole 1200 g Duration approx 23 minutes Alternative settings Cooking stage 1 Oven function Microwave Power level 850 W...

Page 84: ...and sugar and cook covered at 450 W for 6 minutes Purée the soup If it is too thick add some more water or stock Purée the cream and the basil and then beat until it is thick but not too stiff Pour the soup into bowls and top with a tablespoon of the cream mixture Garnish with fresh basil Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Cook with microwave Soup 1700 g Duration app...

Page 85: ...suitable container Cover and place the container on the glass tray Cook for 10 minutes at 850 W then for a further 15 minutes at 450 W Once cooked take some of the vegetables out Purée the rest together with the liquid then add the cream and the herbs Return the remaining vegetables to the soup and serve Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Cook with microwave Soup 160...

Page 86: ...n simply be refrigerated or frozen and reheated later Tips on preparation Bakes should be cooked uncovered for a crispy golden topping Chop the ingredients e g vegetables into even pieces Let dishes stand for approx 5 minutes after cooking to allow the temperature to spread evenly throughout For appliances with Automatic programmes only enter the weight of the food Do not include the weight of the...

Page 87: ... add to the meat along with the parsley and the wine Season liberally with salt and pepper and simmer for about 15 minutes Fold in the breadcrumbs and the egg whites Rinse the aubergines under cold water pat dry and fry in olive oil until golden Arrange half of the aubergines in the bottom of the ovenproof dish and then add the meat mixture Add the rest of the aubergines Lightly whisk the egg yolk...

Page 88: ...s and finely chop the parsley Sauté the shallots in the oil then add the garlic leek and bacon and cook until the bacon is cooked Add the mushrooms and continue cooking Transfer to a suitable dish add the herbs and mustard season with salt and pepper and set to one side Pour the white wine into a saucepan and reduce over a low heat Add the butter and let it melt Stir in the flour to make a smooth ...

Page 89: ... Programme Bakes gratins Chicken and mushroom pie Duration approx 35 minutes Alternative settings Cooking stage 1 Oven function Fan plus Temperature 200 C Cooking stage 2 Oven function MW Fan plus Power level temperature 300 W 200 C Shelf level 1 Duration 25 minutes ...

Page 90: ...nutes at a low heat Season with sugar salt and pepper Wrap each chicory head in a slice of cooked ham and lay them side by side in the gratin dish For the cheese sauce melt the butter in a pan Stir in the flour and brown gently Now add the milk stirring vigorously bring to the boil and add half of the cheese egg yolk nutmeg salt pepper and lemon juice Pour the cheese sauce over the chicory scatter...

Page 91: ...hen stir in the dill Peel the fennel and shred thinly Pour boiling water over it and drain well Spread some sauce over the bottom of an ovenproof dish and place four sheets of lasagne on top followed by a layer of fennel and salmon Build up a further layer of sauce lasagne fennel and salmon Top with the rest of the lasagne and finally the remaining sauce then sprinkle with grated cheese before bak...

Page 92: ...rrots and fry briefly with the onions then pour over the stock Mix together the crème fraîche milk pepper and garlic salt Stir into the vegetables and bring to the boil briefly Transfer the macaroni tomatoes ham and goats cheese into an ovenproof dish mix in the vegetable sauce sprinkle with Cheddar and bake until golden Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Bakes grati...

Page 93: ... in batches until golden and place on one side Fry the onions garlic and peppers for 4 minutes in the same pan Add the tomatoes tomato purée and mint Season with salt and pepper Grease an ovenproof dish arrange half of the courgettes in the bottom then add half of the tomato sauce followed by the cheese slices cover with tomato sauce and finally arrange the remaining courgettes evenly on top Combi...

Page 94: ...ls to keep your diet healthy and on track Tips on preparation In this section you will find a wide variety of dishes from tasty snacks to substantial main courses A nutritious meal consists of protein fat carbohydrates and sufficient vitamins and minerals Protein the body s fuel can easily be obtained from milk cheese quark and pulses A vegetarian diet is not a recent concept The philosophers of a...

Page 95: ... broccoli do not defrost Place in an ovenproof dish If using fresh mushrooms clean and slice them if using frozen sliced mushrooms do not defrost Place in the ovenproof dish and add the potatoes Mix the crème fraîche with the cream cornflour salt pepper and 1 3 of the cheese Add to the potato and vegetables and mix them together Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and bake uncovered until golden ...

Page 96: ...ts of lasagne on top Scatter over 1 3 of the cheese Repeat this once then add another 1 4 of the sauce plus the remaining 5 sheets of lasagne Spread the rest of the sauce over the top and scatter with the rest of the cheese Bake uncovered until golden Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Bakes gratins Lasagne Depth Duration approx 35 minutes Alternative settings Oven f...

Page 97: ...auté the onions in the butter until golden Add the onions cheese parsley flour eggs and seasoning to the bread and mix well Form 8 10 dumplings from the mixture and arrange in a microwave safe dish Cover and cook for 6 minutes at 600 W and then for a further 5 minutes at 450 W Pour some of the melted butter over the dumplings if you wish They are delicious served with a tomato salad or a tomato sa...

Page 98: ...on top then 1 2 the spinach and 1 3 each of the goats cheese and the Cheddar cheese followed by another 1 4 of the egg mixture Place 3 more sheets of lasagne on top then proceed with the remaining spinach another 1 3 of the goats cheese and the Cheddar cheese and another 1 3 of the egg mixture Place the last 3 sheets of lasagne on top and finish with the remaining egg mixture and cheese Bake uncov...

Page 99: ...r about 10 minutes and then peel the skins off the peppers Slice the courgettes Whizz the basil oil pine nuts and salt into a paste in a blender or food processor Stir into the ricotta and crème fraîche Heat the butter over the hob and gradually add the flour and the milk stirring all the time to make the sauce Bring to the boil and season with salt pepper and nutmeg Spoon some of the sauce into t...

Page 100: ...mally only available in small quantities as they are relatively expensive due to the amount of effort required to obtain them The pine cones must be stored for 7 9 months to allow the pine nuts to ripen sufficiently to be released from the cones ...

Page 101: ...nd is also rich in vitamins A B and D as well as minerals such as iron iodine calcium and phosphorus It is easily digestible and therefore suitable for those who prefer a light or low calorie diet A whole fish is cooked when the pupils of the eyes have turned white and when the backbone can be easily removed Fried steamed or grilled fish is cooked when it falls readily off the bones When cooking f...

Page 102: ...flesh firm Acidifying the fish in this way will not affect its taste Seasoning fish Season fish with salt herbs or spices just before cooking Do not leave fish to stand for any length of time after salting it Salt will draw out the moisture and with it the valuable minerals and make the fish dry when it is cooked Blue fish Certain types of fish such as trout tench eel and carp can be served blue T...

Page 103: ...nto chunks and place in a suitable dish Drizzle with lemon juice Add the pineapple chunks red pepper banana butter wine juice spices and cornflour to the fish and stir well Cover and cook for 5 minutes at 850 W and then for a further 12 minutes at 450 W Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Cook with microwave Fish 1600 g Duration approx 35 minutes Alternative settings ...

Page 104: ... dish with the oil and herbs cover and cook at 850 W for approx 6 minutes Arrange half of the vegetables in a suitable dish Sprinkle the fish with lemon juice place the fish on top of the vegetables season with salt and scatter the rest of the vegetables over the top Blend together the cream cheese milk and cream and pour over the vegetables and fish Cook uncovered Recommended settings Cooking sta...

Page 105: ...ring onions and slice diagonally Peel the carrots and mushrooms and slice thinly Mix the vegetables together and fry gently in a little herb butter stir in the crème fraîche and season with salt and pepper Transfer the vegetables into an ovenproof dish and place the salmon fillets on top Dot with the remaining herb butter place the lemon slices on top and cook uncovered Recommended settings Oven f...

Page 106: ...of the ovenproof dish Place the fish fillets on top Mix together the ham apples gherkin and capers and spread over the fish Mix the parsley with the cheese and sprinkle over the top Dot with butter and bake uncovered until golden Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Fish Fish fillet Duration approx 35 minutes Alternative settings Oven function MW Fan plus Power level t...

Page 107: ... Fan plus at 160 C or using Conventional heat at 180 C Add the diced chicken breasts onions and garlic and cook for approx 20 minutes turning halfway through cooking Stir in the rice peas pepper strips sliced tomatoes or tomato purée and half of the stock Season with salt pepper and saffron and cook uncovered for 30 minutes stirring occasionally Add the rest of the stock the octopus rings mussels ...

Page 108: ...Accessories Rack Glass tray Method Drizzle the prawns with lemon juice Wipe the mushrooms if necessary Roll up the sliced smoked ham Arrange the prawns mushrooms and smoked ham rolls on the skewers Brush with melted butter Place the kebabs on the rack over the glass tray and grill Recommended settings Oven function Grill Grill setting Level 3 Shelf level 2 or 3 Duration 5 minutes each side 5 minut...

Page 109: ...liquid Sauté the onions in the butter until golden add the spinach and cook for a further 5 minutes then set aside In a separate dish melt the rest of the butter and stir in the flour Add the wine and the stock continuing to stir Remove from the heat and mix in the cheese and the egg and cream Season with salt pepper and grated nutmeg Spread the spinach over the bottom of a suitable shallow dish A...

Page 110: ... few minutes Arrange in the bottom of the dish Season the fish with salt and pepper and arrange on top of the carrots Make up the sauce following the instructions on the packet and mix with the egg yolk and horseradish Fold in the stiffly beaten egg white Pour the sauce over the fish and bake until golden Recommended settings Oven function Fan plus Temperature 170 190 C Shelf level 1 Duration 20 3...

Page 111: ...tter the carrots and 2 tbsp parsley onto a large sheet of aluminium foil and place the fish on top Beat together the butter and anchovy paste Spread the paste over the top side of the fish drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with breadcrumbs Wrap the fish loosely in the foil folding the edges to seal Place the parcel on the glass tray and cook Stir the cream egg yolk salt the rest of the parsley...

Page 112: ...t as well as adding a wealth of variety They can be prepared in a range of different ways and by using diverse seasonings and serving them with interesting sauces and side dishes they can constantly be presented in new guises uniting cultures both exotic and traditional with their versatility ...

Page 113: ...e display Remove any excess fat membranes and sinews before roasting Season to taste and dot with butter or in the case of game bard with rashers of streaky bacon Game can be marinated overnight e g in buttermilk to tenderise it Using the food probe if available If you are using the food probe make sure that the metal tip is inserted into the thickest part of the meat and that the handle is angled...

Page 114: ...he cooking time and sometimes the lid needs to be removed This will be indicated in the display Using the food probe if available With poultry insert the food probe into the thickest part of the breast Make sure that the metal tip is inserted as deeply as possible into the thickest part of the bird and that the handle is angled upwards as far as possible If you are cooking several birds together s...

Page 115: ...st After roasting wrap in foil and leave to stand for about 10 minutes Carve and serve Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Meat Beef Fillet of beef or Sirloin joint Roast or Low temperature cooking Duration Roast approx 40 minutes medium Low temperature cooking approx 100 minutes medium Alternative settings Oven function Auto roast Temperature 190 210 C Shelf level 1 ...

Page 116: ...e and continue to cook After 80 minutes remove the lid and continue to cook uncovered until done Deglaze the roasting juices with the rest of the stock crème fraîche and the water Make the cornflour into a paste with a little water and stir into the stock to thicken Carve the meat and serve with the gravy Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Meat Beef Braised beef Dura...

Page 117: ... it on all sides Add the onions bay leaves cloves and brown sugar and cook for a further 3 minutes Dust the meat with flour and fry for a further 2 3 minutes Add the beef bouillon and vinegar stirring constantly to form a smooth sauce Add the meat to the Gourmet oven dish and cook uncovered in the oven Season with salt and pepper after cooking Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programme...

Page 118: ...ttle water and continue to roast uncovered until done Transfer the meat to a serving dish Deglaze the roasting juices with water Make a paste from the cornflour and a little water and stir into the sauce to thicken it Slice the meat and serve with the sauce Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Meat Pork Ham roast Duration approx 100 minutes Alternative settings Oven fu...

Page 119: ... Toss the pork in the onions Add the wine cover and cook for 10 minutes at 450 W Crush the cheese a little and mix with the cream and roux until smooth Add to the meat and mix in the wine Cook uncovered for 5 minutes at 450 W stirring occasionally Slice the meat pour over the sauce and sprinkle with chopped parsley Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Cook with microwa...

Page 120: ...epper parsley and paprika Roll the pastry out on a floured surface and make 2 rectangles each measuring 30 cm x 20 cm Place a piece of pork in the middle of each one Spoon the mushroom mixture onto the meat Wrap the pastry around the meat to make a parcel pinching the edges to seal it Make leaf shapes out of the scraps of pastry to decorate Place the parcels on a damp glass tray and glaze them wit...

Page 121: ...the mixture has cooled a little mix in the diced cheese Soften the bread roll in cold water for approx 10 minutes Squeeze it out well and mix with the minced beef sausage meat eggs sweet paprika sharp paprika salt and pepper Add the vegetable mixture to the meat Mix thoroughly and form into an oval loaf Transfer onto the greased glass tray and cook uncovered After 20 minutes pour the stock over th...

Page 122: ...umbs paprika salt and pepper Shape into a loaf and cook Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Meat Meat loaf Shelf level see display Duration 65 minutes Alternative settings Cooking stage 1 Oven function Fan plus Temperature 220 C Duration 12 minutes Cooking stage 2 Oven function MW Fan plus Power level temperature 150 W 160 C Duration 45 minutes Cooking stage 3 Oven fu...

Page 123: ...out 30 minutes Repeat this every 30 minutes Add the cream at the end Transfer the meat to a serving dish Deglaze the roasting juices with water Make a paste from the cornflour and a little water and stir into the sauce to thicken it Slice the meat and serve with the sauce Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Meat Veal Braised veal Duration approx 90 minutes Alternative...

Page 124: ... cornflour and a little water and stir into the sauce to thicken it With all other functions Wash the meat and pat it dry Season with salt and pepper and brush with melted butter Place in the Gourmet oven dish or the glass tray Roast for approx 60 minutes Clean and chop the vegetables Pierce the onion with the cloves and add to the meat together with the chopped vegetables the water and the parsle...

Page 125: ...nutes Add the red wine stock and soured cream and continue to roast without a lid Transfer the meat to a serving dish Deglaze the roasting juices with water Make a paste from the cornflour and a little water and stir into the sauce to thicken it Slice the meat and serve with the sauce Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Meat Lamb Leg of lamb Duration approx 80 minutes...

Page 126: ...er functions Rub the leg of lamb all over with salt and pepper Place in a roasting dish with the meat side up and brush with butter Roast uncovered for approx 15 minutes in a pre heated oven Then spread the herb crust over the meat add the crème fraîche half of the red wine and the stock and cook uncovered for 40 minutes Blend the juices from the meat together with the rest of the wine and some wa...

Page 127: ...king add a little wine and stock and continue to roast uncovered Transfer the duck to a serving dish Deglaze the roasting juices with wine stock and orange juice and thicken with cornflour Carve the duck into portions Garnish with slices of orange and serve with the sauce Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Poultry Duck 1 5 kg 2 5 kg Duration approx 70 minutes Alterna...

Page 128: ...me cream or crème fraîche and continue to roast uncovered Deglaze the juices from the meat with the rest of the cream crème fraîche and some water and thicken with cornflour paste Carve the chicken and serve with the sauce Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Poultry Chicken Whole 0 8 kg 1 2 kg Duration approx 50 minutes Alternative settings Oven function MW Fan plus P...

Page 129: ...Halve the chicken breasts Place in the oil garlic ginger caraway cumin and paprika to marinate and refrigerate for at least 4 hours Peel the onions and garlic Halve and slice the onions and finely chop the garlic Finely grate the ginger dice the aubergine stone and quarter the dates and chop the parsley Place the onions aubergine and olive oil into a suitable dish and cook uncovered Add the honey ...

Page 130: ...ry Chicken Spiced chicken and aubergine Duration approx 28 minutes Alternative settings Cooking stage 1 Oven function Microwave Power level 600 W Shelf level 1 Duration 8 minutes Cooking stage 2 Oven function MW Fan plus Power level temperature 300 W 180 C Shelf level 1 Duration 17 23 minutes ...

Page 131: ...ve safe dish Place the chicken in the dish and coat with the sauce Cover and cook for 4 minutes at 850 W and then for a further 12 minutes at 450 W Turn halfway through cooking and baste with the sauce Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Cook with microwave Poultry 800 g Duration approx 11 minutes Alternative settings Cooking stage 1 Oven function Microwave Power leve...

Page 132: ...ixture Rub the outside of the turkey with salt and place breast side down on the glass tray Turn after one hour and baste with fat Continue to baste every 30 minutes with the juices from the meat Make a gravy from the meat juices water soured cream or crème fraîche and some cornflour paste and season to taste Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Poultry Turkey Whole st...

Page 133: ...son with salt and pepper Insert the mixture into the pocket Secure with cocktail sticks or kitchen string Crush the garlic with a little salt then mix with pepper paprika and oil to make a paste Brush the turkey generously with the paste Place in the Gourmet oven dish and roast uncovered turning occasionally Deglaze the roasting juices with cream and stock thicken with cornflour and serve with the...

Page 134: ... and continue to roast for a further 15 minutes Remove the turkey from the oven dish Deglaze the roasting juices with water and thicken with some cornflour paste if required the sauce will already have been thickened by the chutney Add the apricot halves or mango slices to the sauce heat it through and serve with the sliced turkey Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme P...

Page 135: ...of bacon and place in the Gourmet oven dish Scatter over the juniper berries and bay leaves Cover and roast for approx 15 minutes Turn the meat and add some of the red wine water and cream Continue roasting without the lid then transfer to a serving dish Add the rest of the wine cream and water to the juices and thicken with cornflour paste Serve with the meat Recommended settings Oven function Au...

Page 136: ...r the top Cover and roast for approx 20 minutes Turn the meat over add the cream and the stock and finish roasting without the lid Transfer the meat to a warm serving dish and carve removing the bones Deglaze the juices from the meat with the red wine and water and thicken with a little cornflour Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Game Saddle of hare Duration approx ...

Page 137: ...on in the butter in the Gourmet oven dish then add the rabbit and continue to fry turning the meat until it is nicely browned Sprinkle in the flour Add the onions thyme and wine stirring to blend the ingredients Roast uncovered Transfer the meat to a serving dish Add the rest of the mustard the crème fraîche and if required some water or stock to the juices and thicken with cornflour Pour the sauc...

Page 138: ...nd scatter the crushed peppercorns juniper berries and bay leaves over the top Cover and roast for 15 minutes Add some of the red wine the water and crème fraîche and continue to roast uncovered Blend the juices from the meat with the rest of the red wine crème fraîche and water and thicken with some cornflour paste Carve the meat and place on a serving dish Serve with the sauce Warm the pears and...

Page 139: ...tables retain their fresh appearance and natural colour They also retain their unique taste with minimal loss of vitamins Amount per person 200 g cleaned vegetables 150 g peeled potatoes 40 50 g rice dry weight 50 60 g pasta dry weight Vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals and important for a healthy diet They are also a valuable source of carbohydrates and dietary fibre The most nutritious...

Page 140: ...ook than white rice and pasta Cooking vegetables with microwave power Place cleaned prepared vegetables in a dish Add 3 4 tbsp water and a little salt according to freshness and moisture content Fresh vegetables contain more moisture for vegetables which have been stored for a while add a little more water to balance out the lower moisture content Cover vegetables and bring to the boil at 850 W th...

Page 141: ...s sprinkle with salt and set aside for 10 minutes Pat dry with kitchen paper and fry briefly in hot oil Arrange the slices in the oven dish Fry the onions in oil and add the meat turning until it is browned Add the mushrooms and stir in the tomato purée cream and seasoning Spread the mixture over the aubergine slices Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake until golden Recommended settings Oven funct...

Page 142: ...veral times with a fork Place the potatoes on the glass tray in the pre heated oven and bake Slice the potatoes lengthways and serve with butter Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Side dishes Potatoes Jacket potatoes Duration approx 30 minutes Alternative settings Pre heating Oven function Fan plus Temperature 200 C Cooking stage 1 Oven function MW Fan plus Power lev...

Page 143: ...n for a further 10 minutes at 450 W Drain Knead together the flour and butter until smooth Place in a suitable microwave safe dish with the stock cream mustard and seasoning cover and cook for 5 minutes at 850 W Stir the sauce until smooth Pour the sauce over the cauliflower or serve separately in a jug Recommended settings Cooking stage 1 Oven function Microwave Power level 850 W Shelf level 1 Du...

Page 144: ...nd cook for approx 5 minutes at 850 W and then cook for a further 8 minutes at 450 W taking care not to overcook them Drain and arrange in the bottom of an ovenproof dish Combine the diced tomatoes with oil breadcrumbs and seasoning Add to the beans and bake until golden Recommended settings Cooking stage 1 Oven function Microwave Power level 850 W Shelf level 1 Duration 5 minutes Cooking stage 2 ...

Page 145: ...oiling salted water Cut the slices of ham and cheese in half Cut the chicory in half and wrap each half in a piece of ham followed by a piece of cheese and place in an ovenproof dish Season the cream with salt and pepper pour over the chicory and bake Fry the breadcrumbs in butter until golden scatter over the chicory and serve Recommended settings Oven function Conventional heat Temperature 190 2...

Page 146: ...minutes at 150 W Fold in the egg yolks Use two spoons which have been place in hot water to break off gnocchi from the dough Place the gnocchi close to one another in a greased ovenproof dish Sprinkle with the grated cheese dot with butter and grill for approx 10 minutes until golden Recommended settings Cooking stage 1 Oven function Microwave Power level 850 W Shelf level 1 Duration 6 minutes Coo...

Page 147: ... a light dough Scrape the dough from the board into boiling salted water Allow the spätzle to cook for 3 5 minutes depending on size then drain well Peel slice and fry the onions in oil Arrange the spätzle onions and cheese in layers in a greased gratin dish finishing with cheese as the top layer Bake until golden Recommended settings Oven function Conventional heat Temperature 190 210 C Shelf lev...

Page 148: ...spoon Cut into 1 2 cm thick slices and place in a suitable microwave safe dish Cover and cook for 5 minutes at 850 W To make the dill sauce mix together the crème fraîche dill and salt and pour over the cooked cucumber To make the tarragon sauce combine the crème fraîche cream stock tarragon and seasoning in a suitable microwave safe dish and cook uncovered for 5 minutes at 850 W Cool and pour ove...

Page 149: ... and pour evenly over the potatoes Scatter the rest of the cheese over the top and bake uncovered in the oven until golden Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Bakes gratins Potato gratin Depth Duration approx 44 minutes Alternative settings Oven function MW Fan plus Power level temperature 300 W 180 C Shelf level 1 Duration 35 45 minutes Oven function Conventional hea...

Page 150: ...prox 1 cm thick and arrange in a fan shape in the base of a greased gratin dish Dice the bacon and fry with the shallots Add the stock and crème fraîche and season with pepper and nutmeg Pour the sauce over the kohlrabi scatter with cheese and bake until golden Garnish with cress and serve Recommended settings Oven function Fan plus Temperature 170 190 C Shelf level 1 Duration 40 50 minutes Altern...

Page 151: ...and then cook for a further 9 minutes at 450 W taking care not to overcook them Drain well Mix the Brussels sprouts and tomatoes in a shallow gratin dish Bring the stock to the boil and stir in the cream cheese until it has melted Season with nutmeg and pepper and pour over the sprouts Sprinkle Cheddar over the top and bake uncovered until golden Recommended settings Cooking stage 1 Oven function ...

Page 152: ...our over the potatoes and bake uncovered until golden turning occasionally Recommended settings Oven function Fan plus Temperature 150 170 C Shelf level 1 Duration 50 60 minutes Alternative settings Oven function MW Fan plus Power level temperature 300 W 180 C Shelf level 1 Duration 40 50 minutes Tip Cook the potatoes simply with oil salt and pepper and serve with porcini mushroom pesto To make th...

Page 153: ...tes at 850 W Drain the green beans white beans and kidney beans Peel the onions and garlic Roughly chop the onions and crush the garlic Wash the cherry tomatoes and drain the olives Mix the tinned tomatoes with the oil salt pepper sugar and herbs stir into the vegetables and put everything in an ovenproof dish Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake Recommended settings Cooking stage 1 Oven function ...

Page 154: ... chorizo and olive oil in a microwave safe oven dish and cook Add the tomatoes stock and rice cover and continue cooking Add the courgettes stir well and continue cooking Allow the risotto to stand for 2 minutes after cooking then add the butter and Parmesan Before serving stir in the parsley olives and chives and garnish with goats cheese and basil Recommended settings Oven function Automatic pro...

Page 155: ... teaspoon Chop the flesh roughly Sauté the onion gently in the butter and add the flesh from the scooped out courgettes and the herbs Crumble the goats cheese and blend with the soured cream Stir into the onion mixture with the diced bread and season with salt and pepper Arrange the courgette halves in a suitable microwave safe oven dish spoon in the filling and bake uncovered Recommended settings...

Page 156: ... is the finishing touch for many dishes Bring a different characteristic to a meal every time creamy today peppery tomorrow maybe fruity maybe with a shot of something the choice is yours Many dishes require a spicy accompaniment and hot or cold sauces of all kinds can be served with meat poultry or fish Sweet and spicy or milder chutneys which originate from India go well with grilled or flash fr...

Page 157: ...ces and finely chop the chilli Peel the onions and garlic Dice the onions and crush the garlic Mix everything with the oil and brown sugar put in a bowl cover and cook for 8 minutes at 850 W Pour in the tomato juice and cook for a further 6 minutes at 850 W Season the sauce with salt pepper and paprika The sauce is delicious served with pasta or small roast potatoes Recommended settings Cooking st...

Page 158: ...cover and cook for 8 minutes at 850 W Add the ginger and chilli peppers and continue to cook for 30 minutes at 450 W Add the vinegar and lime juice mixture and cook for a further 10 minutes at 450 W If the mixture is still not thick enough continue to cook uncovered for a further 5 8 minutes Transfer into jars while still warm and when cooled store in the refrigerator Recommended settings Cooking ...

Page 159: ...d then for a further 30 40 minutes at 450 W until the mixture has thickened Add the vinegar cover and cook gently for a further 10 minutes at 450 W Chutney should taste very spicy when hot as the taste becomes milder as it cools down Recommended settings Cooking stage 1 Oven function Microwave Power level 850 W Shelf level 1 Duration 10 minutes Cooking stage 2 Oven function Microwave Power level 4...

Page 160: ...e onion and garlic Crush the garlic Peel the apple and orange and dice along with the courgette and onion Put the vinegar and sugar in a glass dish and heat for 5 minutes at 850 W Add the vegetables fruit and spices cover and cook for 10 minutes at 600 W Transfer the chutney into sterilised jars and seal Recommended settings Cooking stage 1 Oven function Microwave Power level 850 W Shelf level 1 D...

Page 161: ...rty filling or the imaginative twist on traditional dishes these savoury recipes will whet your appetite and inspire you to try other variations Tips on preparation Some of the recipes in this section are complete courses and others are tasty snacks to accompany a glass of wine Spicy treats can be conjured up with just a few ingredients from the cupboard Many can be made in advance and do not requ...

Page 162: ... in the milk and mix together with the egg yoghurt oil sugar baking powder flour and salt Cover and leave in a warm place for 60 minutes to prove Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll them out thinly Place on the glass tray lined with baking parchment and bake until golden Recommended settings Oven function Conventional heat Temperature 190 210 C Shelf level 2 Duration 12 14 minutes pre heating ...

Page 163: ...r caraway poppy seeds sesame seeds or paprika over or sprinkle with grated cheese Bake until golden Recommended settings Oven function Fan plus Temperature 170 190 C Shelf level 2 and 3 Duration 12 17 minutes pre heating Alternative settings Oven function Conventional heat Temperature 190 210 C Shelf level 2 Duration 12 17 minutes pre heating Tip Variation cheese whirls To make these roll the doug...

Page 164: ...ccessories 8 muffin cases 7cm Method Beat the butter until creamy Stir in the eggs paprika and yoghurt and mix well Sift together the flour and baking powder and fold into the mixture Then add the ham chives and cheese Arrange a double layer of muffin cases on a baking tray divide the mixture between the cases and bake until golden Recommended settings Oven function Fan plus Rapid heat up off Temp...

Page 165: ... salmon cut into strips 3 hard boiled eggs quartered 1 2 tsp oregano 100 g grated Cheddar cheese Leek and Gorgonzola pizza 2 tbsp walnut oil for gently frying the leeks Salt Pepper 100 ml white wine added to the fried leeks 150 g Gorgonzola cheese diced Ricotta and basil pizza 30 g Ricotta or quark mixed with 50 ml double cream 2 eggs 1 tbsp walnut oil Salt Pepper 1 tbsp chopped basil shredded and...

Page 166: ... until golden Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Pizza Quiche Co Fresh Glass tray or Round baking tray Normal topping or Deep topping Glass tray Duration Normal topping approx 52 minutes Deep topping approx 62 minutes Round baking tray Duration Normal topping approx 42 minutes Deep topping approx 55 minutes Alternative settings Oven function Fan plus Temperature 170 ...

Page 167: ...easpoon of pesto Arrange the Mozzarella on top Pre heat the grill then place the slices on the rack and grill Tomato Finely dice the tomatoes and using a fork mix in the Ricotta or butter basil salt and pepper Toast the baguette slices on one side under the pre heated grill for about 1 minute Spread the tomato mixture over the untoasted side and continue grilling Bruschetta Mix the garlic with the...

Page 168: ... Shelf level 3 Duration 10 12 minutes pre heating For vegetable crostini Oven function Fan plus Temperature 160 180 C Shelf level 1 Duration 10 12 minutes pre heating Alternative settings For vegetable crostini Oven function Conventional heat Temperature 180 200 C Shelf level 1 Duration 10 12 minutes pre heating ...

Page 169: ... and stir half into the mixture Then knead in the remainder Divide the dough in half Roll the two halves of dough out on a floured surface to make rectangles measuring approx 40 x 25 cm Spread half of the filling onto one rectangle Roll the dough up then cut into 8 slices Arrange the slices on the glass tray lined with baking parchment Spread the second rectangle with the rest of the filling roll ...

Page 170: ...il Accessories Glass tray Method Spread the nuts out on a glass tray Stir together the chilli flakes salt and oil and mix with the nuts Roast until golden Stir several times during cooking Recommended settings Oven function Conventional heat Temperature 210 230 C Shelf level 2 Duration 10 12 minutes pre heating Alternative settings Oven function Fan plus Temperature 190 210 C Shelf level 2 Duratio...

Page 171: ...al so that if you are serving a creamy coloured soup or white sauce for example then vanilla ice cream should be avoided Similarly a tomato sauce is best not followed by strawberries Tips on preparation Stir sweet dishes with custard powder cornflour semolina sago or rice frequently during cooking to prevent a starch layer and lumps forming Always use a high sided dish when making desserts so that...

Page 172: ...h with 100 ml water and the strawberry syrup cover and cook for 5 minutes at 850 W Mix the cornflour with 2 tbsp water and the crème de cassis to a smooth paste Add to the berries and cook for a further 2 minutes Delicious with vanilla ice cream or home made custard Recommended settings Cooking stage 1 Oven function Microwave Power level 850 W Shelf level 1 Duration 5 minutes Cooking stage 2 Oven ...

Page 173: ...nnamon Add the flour butter oat flakes and pecan nuts and knead to a crumble mixture Arrange the blueberries then the crumble mix on top of the apples and continue cooking Allow the crumble to cool for 10 minutes then serve with whipped cream or Greek yoghurt Recommended settings Oven function Automatic programmes Programme Dessert Fruit crumble Duration approx 20 minutes Alternative settings Cook...

Page 174: ...eadcrumbs 30 g butter Accessories Ovenproof dish Method Mix the quark with the caster sugar vanilla sugar eggs custard powder or semolina lemon juice and baking powder Stir in the raisins and pour into a greased oven dish Scatter with breadcrumbs dot with butter and cook uncovered Recommended settings Oven function Microwave Power level 850 W Shelf level 1 Duration 10 12 minutes Tip You can use 50...

Page 175: ...ix with a little strawberry purée then stir into the rest of the fruit making sure it is thoroughly mixed Combine the soured cream with the yoghurt vanilla sugar and sugar Remove the white gelatine from the water and gently squeeze out the excess water Dissolve for approx 15 seconds at 450 W Mix with a little of the soured cream mixture then stir into the rest of the soured cream mixture Refrigera...

Page 176: ... and heat up in a pan with the milk and cream Remove the vanilla pod and slowly add the milk to the egg and sugar mixture stirring constantly Arrange half of the bread in the dish scatter the raisins over it and top with the remainder of the bread Pour the warm egg and milk mixture evenly over the bread and allow to soak for 20 minutes Then scatter with a little sugar and place in the pre heated o...

Page 177: ... then stir into the rest of the yoghurt mixture Chill When the mixture begins to stiffen fold in the whipped cream Sprinkle the fruit with sugar and if using frozen fruit place in a suitable microwave safe dish and defrost for approx 10 minutes at 150 W Arrange the fruit on 4 dessert plates with scoops of the yoghurt mixture and garnish with sprigs of lemon balm or spirals of lemon zest Recommende...

Page 178: ...psed Do not heat alcohol neat as this can ignite When heating liquids milk sauces etc using microwave power the boiling point of the liquid may be reached without the production of typical bubbles The liquid does not boil evenly throughout This so called boiling delay can cause a sudden build up of bubbles when the container is removed from the oven or shaken which can lead to the liquid boiling o...

Page 179: ...lla sugar Method Mix together the coffee sugar and orange liqueur Pour into a suitable jug and heat uncovered for 4 minutes on 850 W Divide the drink equally between four cups Beat the cream with the vanilla sugar until stiff Spoon onto the hot coffee and serve immediately Recommended settings Oven function Microwave Power level 850 W Shelf level 1 Duration 4 minutes ...

Page 180: ...r and rum in a suitable jug and heat for 4 minutes at 450 W until the chocolate has melted Cool slightly Pour into 2 glasses Scoop the ice cream into the coffee mixture Top with cream and grated chocolate Recommended settings Oven function Microwave Power level 450 W Shelf level 1 Duration 4 minutes Tip Cardamom is a member of the ginger family The white or green pods contain seeds which are rich ...

Page 181: ...ams made with normal jam sugars To test the setting point of jam place a few drops on a saucer and tip the saucer a little If the jam is very runny it needs to be cooked for longer If it runs for 2 3 cm before solidifying it is ready Use a large high sided container to make jam and only fill it one third full The contents will bubble up during cooking and can easily boil over If using screw top ja...

Page 182: ...o chunks Put the peach chunks in a bowl with the jam sugar and citric acid purée coarsely cover and cook Stir frequently Add the apricot liqueur or Campari Pour the hot conserve into sterilised screw top jars and seal immediately Stand the jars upside down on their lids for approx 5 minutes then turn them the right way up again Recommended settings Oven function Microwave Power level 850 W Shelf l...

Page 183: ...nd continue to cook Stir frequently during cooking The plum compote should only cook very gently Do not allow it to become too thick as it continues to thicken as it cools When cooled transfer the plum compote into sterilised screw top jars and seal immediately Stand the jars upside down on their lids for approx five minutes then turn them upright again Recommended settings Oven function Fan plus ...

Page 184: ...hod Place the cherries jam sugar and vanilla pod in a suitable container mix cover and cook Stir frequently Stir in the kirsch if desired Pour the hot conserve into sterilised screw top jars and seal immediately Stand the jars upside down on their lids for approx 5 minutes then turn them the right way up again Recommended settings Oven function Microwave Power level 850 W Shelf level 1 Duration 8 ...

Page 185: ...5 Belgian sponge cake 26 Pear cake with almond topping 27 Gateau 28 I Quark filling 30 II Cappuccino filling 31 Butter cake 32 Cappuccino crumble slices 33 Espresso slices 34 Lemon drizzle loaf 35 Upside down plum pudding 36 Orange and yoghurt syrup cake 38 Cheesecake 39 Gugelhupf 40 Cherry and almond cake 41 Marble cake 42 Fruit streusel cake 43 Orange slices 44 Raisin and quark slices 45 Iced Ch...

Page 186: ...uettes 68 White bread 69 Ginger loaf 70 Snacks and starters 71 Palermo style pastry puffs 72 Salmon terrine 73 Marinated peppers 74 Baked artichoke hearts 75 Soups and stews 76 Tips on preparation and general information 76 Prawn curry soup 78 Chicken risotto 79 Pumpkin soup 80 Cream of sweetcorn soup 81 Minestrone 82 Borscht 83 Tomato soup with basil cream 84 Viennese gardener s soup 85 Bakes 86 ...

Page 187: ...a herb and cream sauce 111 Meat and poultry 112 Meat preparation tips and information 113 Poultry preparation tips and information 114 Sirloin joint Fillet of beef 115 Braised beef 116 Hash 117 Ham roast 118 Pork fillet in a Roquefort sauce 119 Pork en croûte 120 Meat loaf 121 Belgian meat loaf 122 Roast veal in a cream sauce 123 Veal knuckle 124 Leg of lamb 125 Saddle of lamb baked in a mustard a...

Page 188: ...149 Kohlrabi and cress gratin 150 Brussels sprouts au gratin 151 Gourmet potatoes 152 Spanish bean bake 153 Tomato risotto 154 Courgette bake 155 Sauces and chutneys 156 Red pepper and chilli sauce 157 Mango chutney 158 Plum chutney 159 Courgette and orange chutney 160 Savoury dishes 161 Flat bread with yoghurt 162 Savoury cheese biscuits 163 Ham and cheese muffins 164 Pizza variations 165 Grilled...

Page 189: ...Contents 189 Drinks 178 Orange coffee 179 Iced mocha 180 Jams and preserves 181 Peach jam 182 Plum compote 183 Sour cherry and vanilla conserve 184 ...

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