CLASSIC PESTO SAUCE 12 oz olive oil

3 oz pine nut (walnuts can be used)

6 oz fresh basil leaves

2 T smashed garlic

6 oz fresh Parmesan cheese TT salt

TTpepper Makes 24 oz

Place one third of the olive oil in the blender and add the remaining ingredients

Blend the mixture and slowly add the rest of the oil until it is smooth

FRESH STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI 1 pint Strawberries

6 oz powdered sugar

4 oz light rum

1 1/2 cups ice

2 T cream chantilly (see recipe on page 30) Makes 2 drinks

Clean and cut the strawberries into small pieces and add them to the blender

Add the sugar, rum and ice then blend till smooth

Serve with a dollop of cream Chantilly on top

CAESAR SALAD DRESSING 1/2 T smashed garlic

1egg

2oz of Parmesan grated

1oz Balsamic vinegar 1/2 T Dijon mustard 1/2 oz anchovy filets 1/2 tsp salt

TT pepper

12oz olive oil Makes 1 pint

Add all ingredients except the oil, blend thoroughly (about two minutes)

Slowly add the oil until incorporated

Served on Caesar Salad

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Viking VSM500, VSM700 manual

VSM700, VSM500 specifications

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