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Recipes

Salsa

1 onion, peeled

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cup (60 ml) cilantro, packed

1 clove garlic

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teaspoon (2.5 ml) cumin

1 hot pepper (jalapeno or finger hot),

1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice

cored and seeded

Salt and pepper to taste

4 tomatoes

Hot sauce, optional

Using Chopping/Mixing Blade and with processor running, drop onion, garlic cloves, and hot pepper through the food chute and chop until finely minced. Stop processor. Add tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse until desired texture. Add hot sauce if desired. Makes 2 to 3 cups (500 to 750 ml).

Cucumber Salad

4 medium cucumbers, unpeeled

1 tablespoon (15 ml) dill

3 teaspoons (15 ml) salt, divided

14 teaspoon (1.25 ml) white pepper

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cup (125 ml) white vinegar

1 clove garlic

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cup (60 ml) sugar

 

Slice cucumbers in the Big Mouth food processor using the slicer/shredder disc, slicing side up. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons (10 ml) salt over cucumbers and let stand one hour. Drain. Stir in white vinegar, sugar, dill, white pepper, and garlic. Refrigerate 3 hours before serving. Makes 8 servings.

Au Gratin Potatoes

1 small onion, sliced

1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt

4 cups (1 L) potatoes, sliced

14 teaspoon (1.25 ml) pepper

3 tablespoons (45 ml) margarine

3 cups (750 ml) milk

4-5 tablespoons (60-75 ml) flour

1 cup (250 ml) cheddar cheese, shredded

Grease a 2 quart (2 L) casserole dish. Slice whole potatoes and onion crosswise in the Big Mouth food processor using the slicer/shredder disc, slicing side up. Shred cheese. In a saucepan, melt margarine then stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Add milk. Cook while stirring over medium heat until sauce has thickened. Layer onion, potato, cheese, and sauce in casserole dish. Bake at 350ºF for 50 to 60 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Makes 6 servings.

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Hamilton Beach 840135100 manual Recipes, Salsa, Cucumber Salad, Au Gratin Potatoes

840135100 specifications

The Hamilton Beach 840135100 is a versatile countertop appliance designed for families and cooking enthusiasts who seek convenience without sacrificing quality. This high-performance device excels in its ability to not only prepare food quickly but also ensure a consistent and delicious outcome, making it an invaluable addition to any kitchen.

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