RED PEPPER COULIS 2 T olive oil

1 tsp garlic minced

3 T onion minced

3 red bell peppers small dice

5 oz white wine TT salt

TT pepper

5 oz chicken stock (broth can work) Makes about 1 pint

Heat oil in a large sauté pan, add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper sauté until soft (be careful not to burn the garlic or onion)

Deglaze the pan with the wine and add some of the chicken stock and let simmer for about 15 minutes season with salt and pepper

Place in the blender and mix thoroughly until smooth

Strain through a fine strainer or cheesecloth

Use the rest of the chicken stock to adjust the viscosity of the sauce

RASPBERRY COULIS

2 pounds of raspberries

1 cup of sugar

Enough water to almost cover raspberries (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 oz Grand Marnier

Makes about 1 pint

Place raspberries, sugar, and water in a pot and begin simmering (about 35 minutes)

Once soft add mixture to the colander/sieve and allow the machine to mash and release the juices of the raspberries

Place back in the pot and reduce until desired consistency

(usually until coats the back of a spoon)

Strain mixture through a fine strainer or cheese cloth, add the liqueur and refrigerate

TOMATO COULIS 2 T olive oil

2 tsp garlic minced

3 T onion minced

1-pound roma tomatoes small dice

3 oz red wine

1 tsp fresh oregano minced TT salt

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Viking VSM500, VSM700 manual Raspberry Coulis

VSM700, VSM500 specifications

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