Cuisinart SG-10 manual Chai, Tahini

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Chai

While this tea is best prepared with half-and-half,

reduced fat or soy milk may be substituted.

Makes about four 8-ounce servings

1teaspoon whole black peppercorns

¾ teaspoon whole cloves

2whole cinnamon sticks

1 star anise pod

5cups half-and-half

1cup water

1teaspoon pure vanilla extract

11½-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled

¼ teaspoon orange zest

6black tea bags (Darjeeling or Ceylon is recommended)

3tablespoons honey

Place the peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon sticks and star anise in the bowl of the Cuisinart® Spice & Nut Grinder. Pulse 2 to 3 times, and then process until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Reserve.

In a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat, bring the half-and-half, water and vanilla to a boil. Once the mixture comes to a boil, stir in the reserved spices, ginger and orange zest. Let the mixture simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Add the tea and let simmer 4 to 6 minutes.

Strain mixture and stir in honey. Serve in individual mugs.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 480 (67% from fat) • carb. 29g • pro. 9g • fat 35g sat. fat 22g • chol. 110mg • sod. 130mg • calc. 356mg • fiber 2g

Tahini

A vital ingredient to hummus, this sesame paste is very versatile

and can be used as a base in salad dressings or sauces.

Makes about 13 cup

½cup sesame seeds, toasted and cooled

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil pinch sea salt

Place the sesame seeds in the bowl of the Cuisinart® Spice & Nut Grinder. Pulse 6 to 8 times, until finely ground. Add the olive oil and salt and process 30 to 40 seconds, or until a paste forms.

Store the tahini in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon):

Calories 100 (83% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 2g • fat 10g sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg • sod. 30mg • calc. 14mg • fiber 2g

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