RECIPES USING THE BLENDER - SAUCES

Pesto

Ingredients

1 bunch basil leaves

2 cloves garlic

2 tablespoons lemon juice

125g (4oz) pine nuts 125ml (4 fl oz) olive oil

60g (2oz) grated parmesan cheese

Method

1.Place all ingredients into blender jug.

2.Select speed 2/CHOP and blend until smooth.

3.Transfer mixture to a serving bowl. Chill until ready to use. Serve with toasted Turkish bread.

Mayonnaise

Ingredients

2 egg yolks

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 tablespoon vinegar

Salt and white pepper, to taste ½ cup (125ml) vegetable oil

Method

1.Place egg yolks, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper into blender jug.

2.Select speed 1/MIX and blend for 10-15 seconds until light and fluffy.

3.With blender running on speed 3/ BLEND, slowly pour oil through the inner measuring lid. 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.

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Breville BJB840 manual Pesto, Recipes Using the Blender Sauces, Mayonnaise variations