RECIPES
PARMESAN CRISPS
Function: BAKE
Temperature: 400˚F (205˚C)
Cooking Time: Approximately 6 minutes
Yield: 8
INGREDIENTS
½cup (120 ml) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
METHOD
1.Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Evenly space 4 mounded tablespoons of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
2.Set the wire rack in the bottom rack height position. Turn the FUNCTION dial to BAKE. Set the TEMPERATURE to 400˚F (205˚C) and set the TIME to 6 minutes. Press the START/CANCEL button to activate.
3.The cheese will melt, spread, bubble and be golden in color when done. Remove the crisps with a thin spatula and set on a wire rack to cool and harden. To give them a curved shape, immediately place the crisps from the oven onto a rolling pin to cool. As they cool, they will take the shape of the rolling pin.
NOTE
Parmesan Crisps are a great garnish to your favorite salad. They’re even great as a snack.
PITA CHIPS
Function: TOAST
Darkness: 5
Slices: 4
Yield: 32 Chips
INGREDIENTS
4 whole wheat pita pockets
¼cup (60ml) olive oil 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons (30 ml) dried basil ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
¼teaspoon (1 ml) paprika
METHOD
1.In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt, cayenne (optional), dried basil, garlic powder and paprika. Set aside.
2.Using scissors, cut around the outer edge of one pita, dividing the pita into two rounds. Expose the inside of the pita. Dip a pastry brush into the seasoned oil and brush evenly on the inside of the pita. Cut into 8 triangles and arrange them oiled side up in a single layer onto a cookie sheet.
3.Position the wire rack in the middle rack height position. Turn the FUNCTION dial to TOAST. Select DARKNESS #3 and SLICES to #3. Press the START/CANCEL button to activate. Repeat the process for the remaining pita.
TIP
Try the Pita Chips with the Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach and Broccoli Dip on page 56.
NOTE
Pita chips are a great snack on their own, with salsa or enjoyed as a garnish on your salad.
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