Recipes continued
Rocket, chilli and cashew nut dip
Makes about 2 cups 1 clove garlic
1 large red chilli, seeds removed and roughly chopped
3 cups wild rocket leaves ½ cup light olive oil
2-3 teaspoons lemon juice
²⁄³ cup unsalted toasted cashews ½ cup grated parmesan cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1.Place the garlic, chilli, rocket, oil and juice in the processor bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Process on speed 2 until chopped. Scrape down any ingredients that may have come up the sides of the bowl.
2.Add cashews and cheese. Pulse again until a desired texture is achieved. Season with salt and pepper.
Chocolate Cherry Ripe Mousse
Serves 6
300ml thickened cream 3 eggs, separated
200g dark chocolate, chopped
30g butter, softened
80g cherry ripe, finely chopped
1.Using the whisk attachment, whip cream on speed 5 until soft peaks form. Wash and dry whisk attachment.
2.Using the whisk attachment, whip egg whites on speed 5 until soft peaks form.
3.Place chocolate in a
4.Fold through cream and egg whites in 2 batches. Fold through cherry ripe. Spoon into serving glasses. Refrigerate until firm.
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