Recipe 3
Dips, Sauces, Dressing and Curry pastes

PESTO

Makes 1 cup
1 bunch basil leaves, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
100g pine nuts
½ cup / 125ml olive oil
60g grated Parmesan cheese
1. Place all ingredients into blender jug, select
the Blend function and blend until smooth.
2. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl. Chill
until ready to use.
Serve with toasted Turkish bread.

MAYONNAISE

Makes approximately ½ cup
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon vinegar
Salt and white pepper, to taste
½ cup /125ml vegetable oil
1. Place egg yolks, mustard, vinegar, salt and
pepper into blender jug and blend for 10-15
seconds using the blend function until light
and fluffy.
2. Unlock the clear inner lid of the blender
lid and hold at an angle (to avoid splatter)
then with the blender operating on the
Blend function, slowly pour oil through the
opening. Continue to blend until mixture
thickens. This should take about 1 minute.
Mayonnaise variations:
Raspberry: replace 1 tablespoon vinegar with 1
tablespoon raspberry vinegar
Garlic: add 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped,
to the egg yolk mixture
Herb: add ½ cup chopped mixed fresh herbs
(such as basil, chives, parsley, thyme) to the
prepared mayonnaise.

HERB DRESSING

Makes approximately ¾ cup
1 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (parsley,
coriander, mint, chives, rosemary, basil)
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
½ cup / 125ml olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1. Place herbs and garlic into the blender
jug and use the Pulse function until finely
chopped and combined. Scrape sides of jug
with a plastic spatula.
2. Unlock the clear inner lid of the blender
lid and hold at an angle (to avoid splatter)
then with the blender operating on the
Blend function, slowly pour oil and vinegar
through the opening. This should take about
1 minute.
Serve with lamb, chicken, fish

SPICY PEACH SAUCE

Make 1½ cups
410g canned sliced peaches, drained
1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 small red chilli, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons sweet sherry
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1. Place all ingredients into the blender jug,
select the Pulse function and pulse until
finely chopped
Serve with poultry or pork
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