APPETISERS, ENTRÉES AND SOUPS

Antipasto

Makes 4-6 serves

INGREDIENTS

2 bocconcini cheeses

125g Parmesan cheese

250g Csbai salami

2 firm Roma tomatoes

1 firm pear Olives

Marinated artichokes

Marinated char-grilled vegetables (capsicum, zucchini, eggplant)

Basil leaves Olive oil Balsamic vinegar

METHOD

1.Place bocconcini cheeses into freezer until just firm (approximately 30 minutes).

2.Assemble Kitchen Wizz™ Food Processor using the thin slicing disc.

3.Slice Parmesan cheese then remove from the processing bowl and set aside

4.Slice salami then remove from the processing bowl and set aside.

5.Reassemble Kitchen Wizz™ Food Processor using the thick slicing disc.

6.Slice tomatoes then remove from the processing bowl and set aside.

7.Slice bocconcini cheeses then remove from the processing bowl and set aside.

8.Just before serving peel, quarter and core the pear then slice. (Pear will discolour if prepared too far in advance).

9.Place olives, artichokes and char-grilled vegetables into the centre of a large serving platter. Arrange alternate slices of bocconcini, tomato and basil leaves on the platter then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with balsamic vinegar. Pile salami and arrange pear slices onto the platter and sprinkle with sliced Parmesan cheese.

TIP

To achieve even slices of food, refer to the various food categories in Slicing with the Discs section (page 17)

Swiss cheese gnocchi

Makes 4 serves

INGREDIENTS

500g potatoes, peeled and quartered

8 cups/2 litres chicken stock 1½ cups/225g plain flour

½cup/75g plain flour, extra ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Cheese Sauce:

INGREDIENTS

125g Swiss cheese

90g Parmesan cheese 300ml cream

½ cup sour cream

2 tablespoons snipped chives

½cup/125ml white wine Freshly ground black pepper

METHOD

1.Cook potatoes in chicken stock until tender. Drain well and cool.

2.Assemble Kitchen Wizz™ Food Processor using processing blade

3.Place potatoes into processing bowl. Process until smooth. Add flour gradually through the food chute, processing to form a dough ball. Remove dough from processing bowl and knead lightly on a lightly flour dusted surface until a smooth dough is formed,

4.Divide the dough into four portions and roll each portion into a cylinder shape that is about 2.5cm thick. Cut into 2cm lengths to form gnocchi pieces. Press each gnocchi piece with a floured fork to flatten slightly.

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Breville BFP400 brochure Antipasto, Swiss cheese gnocchi
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BFP400 specifications

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The BFP400 also boasts an impressive 16-cup capacity, making it suitable for large batches. This is particularly beneficial for families or those who enjoy entertaining guests, as it can accommodate a significant volume of food without the need for multiple processing sessions. The included nested bowls, which consist of an 8-cup and a 16-cup bowl, offer added flexibility for various preparation tasks.

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