RECIPES

Aioli

Makes approximately 2 cups

INGREDIENTS

1 whole head garlic

4 egg yolks Juice of 1 lemon

2 teaspoons white vinegar

2 cups/475ml vegetable or olive oil

1 tablespoon thyme Salt and pepper, to taste

METHOD

1.Assemble the Food Processor using the emulsifying disc.

2.Pre-heat oven to 400°F (200°C).

3.Slice the top off the garlic bulb and wrap in foil. Place onto an oven tray and roast for 30 minutes or until garlic is softened and fragrant.

4.Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Squeeze garlic from the bulb.

5.Place egg yolks, lemon juice and vinegar into the processing bowl. With the motor running slowly add oil through the feed chute, processing until smooth and creamy. Add roasted garlic and thyme, season to taste.

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Makes approximately 1½ liters /quarts

INGREDIENTS

1 leek, trimmed and cleaned

1 in/2.5cm piece fresh ginger, peeled

1 tablespoon butter or oil

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 lb/450g butternut squash, peeled and cubed

1 medium potato, peeled and cubed

3 cups/710ml chicken stock

1L cups sour cream, for garnish Chopped garlic chives, for garnish

METHOD

1.Assemble Food Processor using the adjustable slicing disc and slice the leek and ginger.

2.Heat butter in a large saucepan, add sliced leek and ginger, sauté until tender, stir in cumin. Add butternut squash, potato and chicken stock, cover and cook until tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

3.Reassemble Food Processor using the S Blade™.

4.Place half of the cooled ingredients into processing bowl. Process until smooth and remove. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Reheat soup before serving.

Serve Butternut Squash Soup hot, garnished with 1 tablespoon sour cream and a sprinkle of chives.

NOTE

When making soups always allow the hot ingredients to cool for approx. 30 minutes.

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Breville BFP800XL manual Aioli, Butternut Squash Soup

BFP800XL specifications

The Breville BFP800XL, known as the Sous Chef Food Processor, is a premium kitchen appliance that stands out for its versatility and advanced features. Designed for both home cooks and culinary enthusiasts, this food processor is equipped to handle a range of food preparation tasks with ease.

One of the defining features of the BFP800XL is its powerful 1,200-watt motor, which provides sufficient horsepower to process even the toughest ingredients. This motor enables the food processor to operate efficiently, allowing users to prepare large quantities of food in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods.

The BFP800XL boasts a generous 16-cup bowl capacity, which is ideal for preparing large batches of food. Additionally, it includes a smaller 2.5-cup mini bowl, providing flexibility for smaller tasks or when working with different ingredients. The nested design of the bowls allows for easy storage while maximizing functionality.

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