Pan Gravy, Chocolate Mocha Mousse | KitchenAid KHB100, KHB200

Pan Gravy

1⁄4 cup pan drippings, butter or oil

1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

1⁄2 teaspoon dried marjoram or sage, if desired

1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

2cups chicken or beef broth*

Insert whisk into whisk adapter and adapter into motor body; set aside. In large saucepan, heat drippings over medium heat. Blend in flour; cook until golden, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt, marjoram, if desired, and pepper.

Remove pan from heat; gradually add broth while whisking at Speed 1 for 10 to 20 seconds, or until smooth. Return pan to heat; cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until thickened and bubbly, whisking as needed to stir. Serve with mashed potatoes, noodles, and/or roasted poultry, beef, or pork.

Yield: 8 servings (1⁄4 cup per serving).

*For creamier gravy, substitute 1 cup milk or half- and-half for 1 cup broth.

Per Serving: About 50 cal, 5 g pro, 4 g carb,

1.5 g total fat, 0 g sat fat, 10 mg chol, 400 mg sod.

Chocolate Mocha Mousse

1cup whipping cream

2tablespoons powdered sugar

1cup semisweet chocolate chips

1⁄3 cup granulated sugar

1⁄8 teaspoon salt

1 cup milk

21⁄2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin

1tablespoon instant coffee granules

In blending beaker, place cream and powdered sugar. Insert whisk into whisk adapter and adapter into motor body. Whisk at Speed 7 for 45 to 60 seconds, or until stiff peaks form. Transfer to separate bowl, cover, and refrigerate.

In blending beaker, place chocolate chips, granulated sugar, and salt; set aside.

In small saucepan, add milk. Sprinkle gelatin over milk; let stand 5 minutes to soften. Heat over medium heat until very hot but not boiling, stirring frequently to dissolve gelatin. Pour milk mixture into blending beaker. Whisk at Speed 1 for 20 to 30 seconds to melt chocolate. Chill 45 to 60 minutes, or until completely cooled.

Add whipped cream to chocolate mixture. Whisk at Speed 1 for 3 to 5 seconds, or until mixed. Pour into serving dishes; chill thoroughly.

Yield: 5 servings (1⁄2 cup per serving).

Per Serving: About 420 cal, 5 g pro, 42 g carb,

29 g total fat, 18 g sat fat, 70 mg chol, 110 mg sod.

KHB200, KHB300, KHB100 specifications

The KitchenAid KHB100, KHB200, and KHB300 are part of the popular line of handheld immersion blenders that bring professional-grade blending capabilities to home kitchens. Each model is designed to cater to varying culinary needs, offering unique features suitable for a range of blending tasks.

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