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POTATO BAKE

 

Serves: 4 to 6

 

Ingredients:

 

 

750 g

 

peeled and sliced potatoes

300 ml

 

cream

14 cup

 

milk

3

 

green onions, sliced

2

 

bacon rashers, chopped

12 cup

 

grated cheese

Method:

Combine potatoes, cream and milk in 2-litre casserole dish. Cook on P10 for 15 to 18 minutes. Top with green onions, bacon and cheese. Cook on P10 for 5 minutes.

VEGETABLE FRITTATA

Serves: 4 to 6

Ingredients:

 

400 g

potatoes, thinly sliced

12

red capsicum, sliced into strips

12

green capsicum, sliced into strips

1

tomato, diced

2 tablespoons

fresh basil, chopped

4

eggs

13 cup

sour cream

12 teaspoon

cracked black pepper

12 cup

grated tasty cheese

Method:

Place potatoes in a 2-litre shallow dish. Cook on P10 for 5 to 7 minutes. Arrange capsicum in a circular pattern on top of potato sprinkle with tomato and basil. Beat together eggs and sour cream in a jug. Pour over vegetables. Cook on P6 for 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with pepper and cheese and cook on P6 for 7 to 9 minutes.

CREAMED SPINACH (S) Å

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

 

1

bunch spinach, roughly chopped

4

green onions, finely chopped

1

clove garlic, crushed

2 tablespoons

sour cream

 

salt and pepper

Method:

Cook washed spinach leaves, shallots and garlic in a covered 3-litre casserole dish on P10 for 5 to 7 minutes.

To cook by Sensor Cook:

Prepare as above. Cover with plastic wrap. Select Vegetables, then Start.

To cook by Auto Cook:

Prepare as above. Cover with plastic wrap.

Press Vegetables, select weight 250 g, then Start.

Drain well by squeezing between two dinner plates. Stir through sour cream. Season to taste. Cook on P10 for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve.

ARDENNIS STYLE POTATOES (S) Å

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

 

4

medium sized potatoes

100 g

ham, finely diced

3 tablespoons

snipped chives

50 g

butter

12 cup

grated Cheddar cheese

 

ground black pepper

Method:

Scrub potatoes, wash and pat dry with paper towel. Prick skins and place on a dinner plate. Cook on P10 for 6 to 8 minutes.

To cook by Sensor Cook:

Prepare as above. Cover with plastic wrap. Select

Potatoes, then Start.

To cook by Auto Cook:

Prepare as above. Cover with plastic wrap.

Press Potatoes. Select weight 900 g, then Start. Allow to cool slightly. Cut tops off potatoes and scoop

out pulp from centre, leaving 1 to 2 cm in shell. Mash pulp and combine with remaining ingredients. Spoon filling back into potato shells. Place potatoes in 2-litre casserole dish. Cook on P10 for 2 to 3 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN (S)

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

 

500 g

trimmed cauliflower

 

and cut into pieces

2 tablespoons

water

2 tablespoons

butter

1

small onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons

flour

1 cup

milk

12 cup

grated tasty cheese

Method:

Place cauliflower and water in a shallow casserole dish. Cover and cook on P10 for 6 to 8 minutes.

To cook by Sensor Cook:

Prepare as above. Cover with plastic wrap.

Select Vegetables, then Start.

Stand, covered, while making sauce. Place butter and onion in a 4-cup glass jug. Cook on P10 for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook on P10 for 1 minute. Add milk gradually. Stir well. Cook on P10 for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Drain cauliflower and pour over sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Cook on P7 for 1 to 2 minutes.

Note: Depending on size and arrangement of cauliflower pieces, timing will vary.

HINT:

TO SKIN TOMATOES: Cut a cross into the tomato skin. Place 1 cup of hot tap water in a 2 cup jug or bowl and heat on P10 for 112 minutes or until boiling. Add 1 tomato and heat for a further 20 to 30 seconds. Remove and repeat procedure with remaining tomatoes. The skin wil loosen and can be easily removed.

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