Panasonic NN-S781 ⁄2 cup Chopped salami 50 g, Teaspoon Mixed dried herbs, Eggs, separated, Brandy

Soups, Snacks and Starters

M INI P IZZAS

Serves: 2 to 4

Ingredients:
4	small round pita breads
2 tablespoons	tomato paste
3⁄4 cup	grated mozzarella cheese
1⁄2 cup	chopped salami
50 g	mushrooms, chopped
2	tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon	mixed dried herbs

Method:

Place pita bread onto dinner plate. Spread each

piece with tomato paste, then sprinkle with remaining ingredients. Cook on P6 for 3 to 5 minutes.

C HEESY	H	AM O MELETTE
Serves: 1 to 2
Ingredients:
3		eggs, separated
2 tablespoons		milk
1⁄4 cup		salt and pepper
		grated cheese
50 g		ham, cut into strips
1		spring onion, finely sliced
		butter for greasing

Method:

Beat egg yolks with milk, salt and pepper in bowl. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold egg whites through yolk mixture with cheese, ham and spring onions. Place onto well

greased dinner plate. Cook on P6 for 3 to 5 minutes. Stand for 2 minutes before folding in half to serve.

H OMMUS

Makes: Approximately 3 cups

Ingredients:
375 g		chick peas
8	cups	water
2	tablespoons	lemon juice
1⁄4 cup		tahini (sesame paste)
2	tablespoons	minced garlic
3	tablespoons	olive oil

Method:

Place chick peas and water in 4-litre casserole dish and soak overnight. Cover and cook on P10 for 15 minutes, then for a further 45 minutes on P7. Drain. Place all ingredients into food processor and process until smooth. If mixture is too thick, add extra water. Serve as a dip with pita bread, blanched carrot, cauliflower and broccoli.

N	ACHOS		S	UPREME
Serves: 4 to 6
Ingredients:
500		g		topside mince
1				onion, chopped
35 g				packet Taco seasoning mix
1	can	(140 g)		tomato paste
1	teaspoon			Mexican chilli powder
1	can	(310 g)		red kidney beans, mashed in liquid
180		g		packet corn chips
1				avocado
1⁄2 cup				sour cream
1⁄2 cup				grated cheese
				paprika

Method:

Place meat and onion in 2-litre dish. Cover and cook on P7 for 6 minutes. Mix with fork, breaking up any large pieces of meat. Add taco mix, tomato paste, chilli powder and kidney beans. Cook on P7 for further 10 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Place corn chips in a 3-litre microwave suitable serving dish. Pile meat sauce in the centre. In a

small bowl, mash avocado and mix in sour cream. Spoon this mixture over meat sauce and top with grated cheese. Sprinkle with paprika. Heat on P7 for 3 to 4 minutes.

P AˆT É

Makes: 2 cups

Ingredients:
2		rashers bacon, rind removed
		and bacon chopped
1		small onion, finely chopped
1		clove garlic, crushed
125 g		butter
375 g		chicken livers,
1⁄2 teaspoon		trimmed and cut in half
		pepper
2	tablespoons	brandy
2	tablespoons	sour cream

Method:

Place bacon, onion, garlic and butter into 1-litre casserole dish. Cook on P10 for 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken livers and pepper to mixture. Cover and

cook on P6 for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Set aside and allow to cool. Place cooled mixture in blender or food processor. Add brandy and sour cream. Process until smooth. Pour into 2-cup mould and refrigerate until set.

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