Appetisers, entrées and soups continued

Antipasto

Makes 4-6 serves

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

1.Place bocconcini cheeses into freezer until just firm (approximately 30 minutes). . Assemble ikon™ Food Processor using the thin slicing disc.

. 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 ikon™ 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).

. 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.

To achieve even slices of food, refer to the various food categories in

Slicing with the Discs section (page 17).

NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard Measuring Cups and Spoons.

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Breville BFP650 manual Antipasto, Makes 4-6 serves

BFP650 specifications

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