Smoked salmon & dill pasta sauce

DIPS & SAUCES

Makes approx. 2 cups

INGREDIENTS

300g smoked salmon

2 tablespoons dill, chopped

1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated 300ml sour cream

1 tablespoon lemon juice

200g light cream cheese

2 teaspoons French mustard

METHOD

1.Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl.

2.Place the Stick Mixer into the ingredients and blend until smooth.

3.Serve with fresh pasta.

Basic mayonnaise

INGREDIENTS

2 x 60g eggs ½ teaspoon salt

1-2 teaspoons mustard (optional)

½teaspoon sugar Pinch cayenne pepper

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1 ½ cup vegetable oil

METHOD

1.Place all ingredients except oil into the blending jug or a medium mixing bowl.

2.Place the Stick Mixer into the ingredients and blend for 10 seconds or until well combined.

3.With Stick Mixer still blending, gradually drizzle oil into egg mixture; blend until thick and smooth.

Flavour variations for mayonnaise

2 tablespoons freshly prepared pesto Or

2 tablespoons sundried tomatoes, finely diced

1 tablespoon freshly snipped chives Or

1 teaspoon tandoori paste

1 tablespoon mango chutney Or

½cup corn relish Or

3-4 garlic cloves, roasted, peeled

1.Blend in a selected flavour variation when the mayonnaise is thick and smooth.

BSB400 specifications

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The BSB400 is equipped with a robust 280-watt motor that delivers impressive blending power, capable of handling a range of ingredients from soft fruits to hard vegetables. This makes it ideal for preparing soups, smoothies, sauces, and even pureeing baby food. The stainless steel blending shaft is both durable and easy to clean, while its immersion design allows users to blend directly in pots, bowls, or containers, eliminating the need for multiple dishes.

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Breville BSB400 manual Smoked salmon & dill pasta sauce, Basic mayonnaise

Models: BSB400

DIPS & SAUCES