Recipes

Guacamole

2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeds removed

1 clove garlic

1 tablespoon lemon juice dash Tabasco sauce

1 jalapeno chili, sliced (optional)

¼cup fresh coriander leaves 1 small red onion, quartered 1 tomato, quartered

1.Using the processing bowl fitted with the processing blade, process the avocado, garlic, juice, Tabasco, chili and coriander leaves for 10 seconds. Add onion and tomato and process until just chopped.

2.Transfer mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Serve with corn chips and salsa.

Hummus

420g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

¼cup tahini paste

¼cup lemon juice

¼cup water

¼cup olive oil

1 clove garlic, crushed

½teaspoon ground cumin

½teaspoon salt

1.Using the processing bowl fitted with the processing blade, process all ingredients until smooth.

2.Transfer mixture into a bowl and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.

Serving suggestions: Serve hummus with toasted pita crisps; simply cut pita bread into triangles, brush with olive oil and season with a little salt and cumin seeds. Bake in oven at 200 °C for about 5 minutes or until crisp.

Baba Ghanoush

2 large eggplants

3 cloves garlic

2 tablespoons tahini

¼cup lemon juice

¼teaspoon sweet paprika

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1.Pierce eggplants all over with a fork. Cook eggplants under a griller until the skin blackens and the flesh is soft. Allow eggplants to cool for 20 minutes before removing skin. Then drain for 10 minutes.

2.Using the processing bowl fitted with the processing blade, process all ingredients until smooth.

3.Transfer mixture into a bowl and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.

Herbed Mushroom Pate

300g mushrooms

1 onion, quartered

50g butter or margarine

200g cream cheese, cubed

1 tablespoon freshly chopped chives

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1.Using the processing bowl fitted with the variable slicing blade, feed the mushrooms into the feed tube a few at a time and using the food pusher slice the mushrooms, remove.

2.Using the processing bowl fitted with the processing blade, process onions until just chopped.

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Sunbeam LC7600 manual Recipes, Guacamole, Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Herbed Mushroom Pate

LC7600 specifications

The Sunbeam LC7600 is a versatile and efficient slow cooker that caters to the modern home cook with its innovative features and user-friendly design. Engineered to simplify meal preparation, this slow cooker is perfect for those who appreciate the convenience of set-and-forget cooking.

One of the standout characteristics of the Sunbeam LC7600 is its substantial cooking capacity. With a generous 7-quart capacity, it is ideal for preparing meals for large families or hosting gatherings. This size allows users to cook everything from hearty stews and casseroles to tender roasts and soups, ensuring that there is enough to go around.

The LC7600 is equipped with a user-friendly control panel, featuring multiple cooking settings to accommodate various recipes. It typically includes low, high, and keep-warm settings, providing flexibility in meal preparation. The ability to select and monitor cooking times means users can customize their culinary experience, ensuring that meals are cooked to perfection.

Another notable technology in the Sunbeam LC7600 is its programmable timer. This feature allows users to set the cooking duration, providing the convenience of meal prep without constant monitoring. Once the cooking time is complete, the cooker automatically switches to the keep-warm setting, preserving the meal's temperature without overcooking.

The ceramic pot is another significant aspect of the LC7600, designed for both durability and even heat distribution. This ensures that food is cooked evenly and helps to retain moisture, resulting in flavorful dishes. The pot is also removable, making it easy to serve meals directly from the cooker or for cleaning in the dishwasher.

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