Cuisinart DIP-8- Manuals

8 9 a r t i c h o k e c r o s t i n i t o p p e d w i t h g o a t ’ s c h e e s e Crostini are sliced rounds of bread usually brushed with a little olive oil, sometimes rubbed with garlic and lightly toasted. Serves 4-6Preparation time 5 minutes • 280g jar roasted artichokes in olive oil, drained, r...

11 10 t h a i f i s h c a k e s Fish cakes are a great dinner party dish either as an appetizing entrée or made larger for a mouth-watering main. Serves 4-6Preparation time 5 minutes (plus chilling time)Cooking time 12-15 minutes • 4 shallots, peeled and quartered (or use ½ bunch salad onions, trimm...

14 15 b r o a d b e a n d i p This beautiful vibrant green dip is packed with flavour and makes a great alternative to traditional hummus made with chickpeas. When fresh broad beans are not available use frozen baby broad beans. Serves 4Preparation time 10 minutesCooking time 5 minutes • 300g broad ...

18 19 18 19 w a l n u t p e s t o A great alternative to the classic basil pesto, perfect stirred into hot cooked pasta or with some cooked fish or chicken. Serves 4Preparation time 10 minutes • 150g walnut halves• 200ml extra virgin olive oil• 2 cloves garlic, crushed• Large handful fresh basil lea...

22 23 b r o c c o l i & s t i l t o n s o u p This British classic is an excellent starter which can be made healthier by replacing the double cream with crème fraîche or creamier by adding more stilton. Serves 4Preparation time 10 minutesCooking time 20 minutes • 25g butter• 1 tbsp olive oil• 1...

24 25 c a r r o t & c o r i a n d e r s o u p This is a classic, rich and creamy soup. For best results, use good quality ingredients, organic carrots and a home made stock to give a fuller richer flavour. Serves 4Preparation time 10 minutesCooking time 25 minutes • 25g butter• 1 tbsp olive oil•...

26 27 c r e a m y c h i c k e n & t h y m e s o u p This is a rich and creamy soup. For best results, use good quality ingredients and a home made stock for a fuller richer flavour. Serves 4Preparation time 10 minutesCooking time 25 minutes • 1 knob of butter• 1 tbsp groundnut oil• 100g free ran...

28 29 m i n e s t r o n e s o u p This heart warming soup is a meal in itself, wholesome and nutritious it’s bound to be a crowd pleaser. Serves 4Preparation time 10 minutesCooking time 30-40 minutes • 1 tbsp olive oil• 125g smoked bacon lardons• 1 onion, finely chopped• 1 clove garlic, crushed• 1 m...

30 31 p e a & h a m s o u p This soup uses a classic combination of ingredients and makes a beautiful vibrant green coloured soup. You could use yellow split peas in place of the frozen peas for a delicious variation. Serves 4Preparation time 5 minutesCooking time 20-25 minutes • 1 tbsp olive oi...

32 33 q u i c k & e a s y s c o t c h b r o t h The perfect hearty winter warmer is a comforting dish especially when paired with a rustic baguette. Serves 4Preparation time 10 minutesCooking time 40-50 minutes • 1 tbsp vegetable oil• 1 onion, roughly chopped• 2 small turnips, peeled and chopped...

34 35 s w e e t p o t a t o & r e d p e p p e r s o u p This warm and comforting soup has a wonderful colour and is very quick and easy to make. Leave the skins on the sweet potato for a more rustic flavour and texture. Or try using carrots or butternut squash in place of the sweet potato for a ...

36 37 t o m a t o & b a s i l s o u p This summer soup is simple and perfect served as a starter as it is so light. Use good tomatoes for a better flavour. Serves 4Preparation time 10 minutesCooking time 25 minutes • 1 tbsp olive oil• 25g butter• 1 onion, roughly chopped• 2 cloves garlic, crushe...

44 45 c r e a m y p o r k i n w h i t e w i n e & t a r r a g o n s a u c e Utilising the creamy white wine and tarragon sauce recipe on page 51, this dish is delicious with pork or chicken. Serves 4 Preparation time 5 minutesCooking time 10-15 minutes • 450g pork fillet, sliced• 2 tbsp seasoned...

46 47 t h a i g r e e n c h i c k e n c u r r y This aromatic dish combines nicely to make a delicious Thai meal in less than the time to place an order and have it delivered and is guaranteed to be fresh. Serves 2Preparation time 5 minutesCooking time 25-30 minutes • 1 tbsp groundnut oil• 2 whole c...

50 51 b a r b e c u e s a u c e A really tasty and useful sauce to keep in the fridge. Use as a marinade for spare ribs or pork chops or just a delicious dipping sauce for potato wedges or chips. Preparation time 5 minutesCooking time 20-25 minutes • ½ tbsp groundnut oil• 1 medium onion, peeled and ...

52 53 h o l l a n d a i s e s a u c e A classic sauce, which is so versatile. When asparagus is in season, serve the sauce drizzled over some lightly steamed spears. Preparation time 5 minutes Cooking time 5 minutes • 250g butter• 3 large egg yolks• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice...

54 55 r o g a n j o s h p a s t e This is an aromatic lamb dish hailing from Kashmir. Preparation time 10 minutesCooking time 5 minutes • 1 tbsp vegetable oil• 1 onion, roughly chopped• 2.5cm piece root ginger, peeled and roughly chopped• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed• 1 tsp ground cinnamon• 2...

60 61 s t r a w b e r r y & e l d e r f l o w e r f o o l Sweet and smooth, this summer dessert is a real classic that’s ready in a flash. Serves 6Preparation time 10 minutesCooking time 5 minutes • 400g ripe strawberries, quartered• 25g icing sugar• 2 tbsp elderflower cordial• 284ml pot whippin...

65 b e r r y & l i m e g r a n i t a Granita is an Italian style dessert with a frozen flaky texture. It’s a delicious way to use seasonal berries and a good alternative to ice cream, it’s also fat free! Preparation time 5 minutes(plus about 1 ½ hours freezing time) • 100ml hot water• 50g white ...

69 68 r e a l h o t c h o c o l a t e This is the real deal; hot chocolate does not get any better than this! Serves 3 - 4Preparation time 5 minutes • 800ml milk• 4 tsp cocoa powder• 200g milk or dark chocolate, broken into small pieces To Serve: • Mini marshmallows• Whipped cream 1. Place the milk ...

71 70 C o n v e r s i o n C h a r t OvEN TEMPERATURES Gas mark °F °C 1 275°F 140°C 2 300°F 150°C 3 325°F 170°C 4 350°F 180°C 5 375°F 190°C 6 400°F 200°C 7 425°F 220°C 8 450°F 230°C 9 475°F 240°C WEIGHTS Imperial Metric ½ oz 10 g ¾ oz 20 g 1 oz 25 g 1½ oz 40 g 2 oz 50 g 2½ oz 60 g 3 oz 75 g 4 oz 110 ...