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GREAT BRITAIN

Miele Company Ltd.

Fairacres, Marcham Road,

Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW

Tel:

(01235) 554455

Telefax: (01235) 554477

Internet: www.miele.co.uk

E-mail: [email protected] 

AUSTRALIA

Miele Australia Pty. Ltd.

Box 381

Ferntree Gully,

Melbourne, VIC 3156

Tel. +61(0)3/97 64 71 00

T61(0)3/97 64 71 29

IRELAND

Miele Ireland Ltd., Dublin 24

Broomhill Road

Tallaght

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T353(0)1/461 07-97

HONG KONG

Miele Hong Kong Ltd.

AIA Plaza, Room 401, 4th Floor,

18 Hysan Avenue,

Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

Tel. +852/26101331

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SINGAPORE

Miele Pte. Ltd.

163 Penang Road #04-02/03

Winsland House II

Singapore 238463

Tel. +65/67 35 11 91 oder

+65/65 62 88 95

T65/67 35 11 61

SOUTH AFRICA

Miele SA (Pty) Ltd.

304 Tungsten Road

ZA-Strijdompark 2194

Tel. +27(0)11/7 93-74 52

T27(0)11/7 93-74 47

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Page 1: ... 10 Telefax 353 0 1 461 07 97 HONG KONG Miele Hong Kong Ltd AIA Plaza Room 401 4th Floor 18 Hysan Avenue Causeway Bay Hong Kong Tel 852 26101331 Fax 852 26101013 M Nr 6 560 300 GB M Nr 98 023 370 SINGAPORE Miele Pte Ltd 163 Penang Road 04 02 03 Winsland House II Singapore 238463 Tel 65 67 35 11 91 oder 65 65 62 88 95 Telefax 65 67 35 11 61 SOUTH AFRICA Miele SA Pty Ltd 304 Tungsten Road ZA Strijdo...

Page 2: ...es are most often together Food is nearly always the focus when friends gather be it for a casual evening or a more formal celebration And whenever people meet to enjoy a meal cooking takes a central role BO_0912_KB_002_051_GB_3K 29 04 2005 9 59 Uhr Seite 2 ...

Page 3: ...to be amazed by the new flavours and tastes we can create using our Miele appliances This book draws together our experience excitement and passion for experimenting in the imaginative yet easy to prepare recipes we have created for you to try We wish you bon appetit and above all hours of successful cooking with your Miele microwave oven If you have any questions or comments please give us a call...

Page 4: ...soup with chervil 26 Clear mushroom soup with Parmesan dumplings 26 Minestrone 28 Fish soup 30 Curried prawn soup 30 Cream of rocket soup Casseroles and savoury bakes 34 Pasta bake 34 Leek and potato bake 36 Broccoli and mushroom bake 37 Red pepper and rice bake 37 Vegetables au gratin 38 Beef casserole with beetroot and white cabbage 38 Asparagus au gratin 40 Savoy cabbage casserole 40 Chicken ri...

Page 5: ...er sauce 57 Meat and vegetable loaf 57 Beef burgers 58 Chicken breasts in a mustard sauce 58 Caribbean chicken 60 Tandoori chicken Vegetables and side dishes 64 Polenta with red pepper 64 Gnocchi 65 Cheese and potato bake 66 Herby mashed potato with pine nuts 66 Risotto 68 Celery gratin 69 Green beans tossed in tomatoes and breadcrumbs 69 Chicory in a balsamic dressing 70 Carrots in a chervil crea...

Page 6: ...94 Orange coffee 95 Autumn punch 95 Hot cherry punch 96 Pineapple rum punch 96 Lumumba Desserts 84 Apple delight 85 Stracciatella crème with espresso sauce 86 Strawberry swirl 86 Baked quark pudding 88 Lemon mousse 90 Warm tropical fruit cup 90 Baked peaches 91 Chocolate mousse with brandy 6 BO_0912_KB_002_051_GB_3K 29 04 2005 9 59 Uhr Seite 6 ...

Page 7: ...tes on preserving 101 Morello cherry and vanilla conserve 101 Peach jam 102 Plum jam 102 Blackberry and pear jam 104 Grape jelly with Grappa 105 Tomato chutney 105 Plum chutney BO_0912_KB_002_051_GB_3K 29 04 2005 9 59 Uhr Seite 7 ...

Page 8: ...continued cooking they are in the range 600 450 300 150 and 80 W The times given for defrosting reheating and cooking serve as a guide only Much depends on the temperature of the uncooked food and its quality Small adjustments can be made to suit your own taste as to how well done crisp or brown you like your fish meat and vegetables When reheating and cooking always cover the food with a microwav...

Page 9: ...eated for approximately 3 minutes It is not necessary to pre heat the grill when using it in combination with the microwave microwave grill In this useful combination programme the microwave reduces the cooking time while the grill ensures an appetising browned finish 9 BO_0912_KB_002_051_GB_3K 29 04 2005 9 59 Uhr Seite 9 ...

Page 10: ...ing almonds 100 g 800 900 1 2 Cover 5 tbsp water Popcorn 1 tbsp 20 g 800 900 3 4 Place popcorn in a popcorn 1 litre container cover cook and sprinkle with sugar or salt Making crystallised 500 g 150 2 3 Place uncovered jar honey runny in microwave Stir during cooking Steeping oil for 125 ml 150 1 2 Do not cover Heat salad dressings until just warm Tempering citrus 150 g 150 1 2 Place on a plate fr...

Page 11: ...p of each tomato place in a covered dish with a little water and heat The skins will then slip off easily Be careful as they can get very hot Defrosting 2 rolls 150 grill 1 2 Place uncovered on and heating the rack to defrost bread rolls Grill 4 6 Turn half way through grilling Scrambled eggs 2 eggs 4 tbsp 450 3 4 Beat together the cream salt and eggs cream salt pepper and pepper Cover and cook St...

Page 12: ...n metal The material and shape of a container affect the cooking and reheating time Round and oval dishes are good Food heats up more evenly in these shapes than in a container with corners Unsuitable containers Metal containers aluminium foil and cutlery should never be placed in the microwave oven as metal reflects the microwaves and they cannot penetrate the food effectively Food inside a close...

Page 13: ...microwave place it in the oven on the maximum setting for 30 seconds If you hear cracking sounds or see sparks the container is not safe for use in the oven Tips Leave food to stand for approximately 2 minutes after cooking to allow the heat to distribute itself evenly Always ensure that egg and fish dishes reach an even temperature of at least 70 C Turn or stir food and if necessary increase the ...

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Page 15: ...whets the appetite and excites the taste buds to crave further stimulation in the main course If these light bites simply taste too good to be a starter you can double the quantities and serve them as a main course However you wish to serve them we wish you bon appetit AN APPETISING START BO_0912_KB_002_051_GB_3K 29 04 2005 9 59 Uhr Seite 15 ...

Page 16: ...d peppers 3 orange peppers For the marinade 6 tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp white wine 4 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 clove of garlic crushed Salt and pepper 3 tsp mixed herbs Method 1 Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a jug 2 Quarter the peppers remove the seeds and pith Place skin side up in the glass tray and grill until the skin blisters and blackens 3 Remove from the oven and place the pep...

Page 17: ...150 g Mozzarella cheese diced A pinch of mixed herbs Salt and pepper 1 2 tsp fresh basil chopped Method 1 Liberally season the diced tomatoes and ham with salt pepper and herbs and mix well Lightly toast the bread Place it on the glass tray and spoon the tomato mixture over 2 Top each slice of toast with Mozzarella cheese and scatter more mixed herbs and basil over the top Toast under the pre heat...

Page 18: ...emolina 100 g ham diced 2 tbsp each of chopped parsley dill and chives Salt and white pepper Method 1 Quarter the pepper remove the seeds and pith and chop finely Place the pepper and onions in a bowl with about 10 g of the margarine Cover and cook for approx 6 minutes on 800 900 W 2 Beat together the remaining margarine and eggs then add the quark Stir in the remaining ingredients and season with...

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Page 20: ...o rest for approx 1 hour 2 Blend the mixture until smooth in a food processor Stir in the dill Spoon the mixture into a lightly greased glass dish approx 20 cm long Press the mixture down well to avoid air bubbles 3 Cover with microwave safe cling film Cook for 5 minutes at 600 W then for a further 15 minutes at 450 W 4 Allow to cool then pour off any excess liquid Turn out and cut into slices Ser...

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Page 23: ... all be simmered with stock to make a tasty soup Serve it as it comes chunky and wholesome or liquidise it adding cream to give variety and elegance Psychologists tell us that soups have a calming effect and give us a sense of well being The perfect comfort food T HE PERFECT COMFORT FOOD BO_0912_KB_002_051_GB_3K 29 04 2005 9 59 Uhr Seite 23 ...

Page 24: ...etting Microwave Power level 800 900 W 450 W Position Turntable Duration 9 minutes 8 minutes Ingredients 1 onion diced 1 tbsp oil 500 g pumpkin flesh diced 125 ml milk 375 ml vegetable or chicken stock Salt and white pepper 1 tsp sugar 10 g butter 1 tbsp crème fraîche 6 tbsp double cream 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds roughly chopped Method 1 Place the onion and oil in a bowl cover and cook for 4 minutes at...

Page 25: ...top before serving Setting Microwave Power level 800 900 W 450 W 800 900 W Position Turntable Duration 7 minutes 8 minutes 3 minutes Cream of potato soup with chervil Serves 6 Ingredients 40 g butter 1 onion diced 30 g instant potato powder 250 ml vegetable stock 250 ml double cream 100 ml milk 2 tsp chopped chervil Salt Method 1 Place the butter and onion in a bowl cover and cook for 3 minutes at...

Page 26: ...hem into the hot soup Scatter with chopped chives and serve Setting Microwave Power level 800 900 W 800 900 W 150 W Position Turntable Duration 15 minutes 4 minutes 10 minutes Minestrone Serves 4 Ingredients 50 g bacon diced 1 onion diced 100 g green beans 100 g peas 100 g celery sliced 100 g carrots diced 150 g diced potatoes or 50 g fine noodles 1000 ml chicken or vegetable stock 2 tsp Italian m...

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Page 28: ...stock onions bay leaves and salt in a bowl cover and cook for 12 minutes at 800 900 W 2 Drizzle the diced fish with lemon juice and add to the stock with the celery wine gherkins prawns and horseradish sauce Cover and cook for a further 12 minutes at 800 900 W 3 Stir the sour cream into the soup a teaspoon at a time and sprinkle with dill Serve with French bread Setting Microwave Power level 800 9...

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Page 30: ...vel 800 900 W 800 900 W 450 W Position Turntable Duration 8 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes Cream of rocket soup Serves 6 Ingredients 100 g rocket 1 onion diced 10 g butter 300 g cream cheese 750 ml vegetable stock Salt and pepper Lemon juice Method 1 Place the onion and butter in a bowl cover and cook for 4 minutes at 800 900 W 2 Stir in the cream cheese Shred the rocket leaves and add to the cream ...

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Page 33: ...ngredients depending on what is in season or what you have in the larder These recipes are simple to prepare and are certain to be a hit with your friends and family And any leftovers can simply be refrigerated or frozen and reheated later THE PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY BO_0912_KB_002_051_GB_3K 29 04 2005 9 59 Uhr Seite 33 ...

Page 34: ...e and seasoning and pour over the potato mixture 2 Sprinkle with the grated cheese and bake uncovered Setting Microwave grill Power level 300 W grill Position Turntable Duration 40 50 minutes Method 1 Cook the macaroni in rapidly boiling salted water until al dente Drain 2 Quarter the peppers remove the seeds and pith and dice 3 Gently fry the onion in butter add the red pepper and carrots and con...

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Page 36: ...them in a suitable dish Clean and slice the mushrooms and add them to the broccoli along with the diced potatoes 2 Combine the crème fraîche with the cream cornflour salt pepper and about 1 3 of the Cheddar 3 Stir the crème fraîche mixture into the vegetables Sprinkle over the remaining Cheddar and bake uncovered until golden brown Setting Microwave grill Power level 300 W grill Position Turntable...

Page 37: ...Duration 10 minutes 18 minutes Vegetables au gratin Serves 2 as a main course or 4 as a side dish Method 1 Break the cauliflower or broccoli into florets and slice the carrots Place them in a suitable dish 2 Heat the margarine gently stir in the flour then add the stock and milk stirring continuously Add the Emmental and cook gently over a low heat until the cheese has melted Season and stir in th...

Page 38: ...g leeks finely chopped 1 2 tbsp red wine vinegar Salt 150 g crème fraîche 1 tbsp chopped parsley Asparagus au gratin Serves 6 Ingredients 1200 g asparagus 150 g ham diced 100 g Parmesan grated 100 g Cheddar grated 25 g melted butter Salt and sugar 2 tbsp chopped parsley Method 1 Trim the asparagus stalks and place in a suitable container with some salt sugar and 3 tbsp water Cover and cook for 5 m...

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Page 40: ...utter 1 tbsp curry powder A pinch of saffron Salt and pepper 150 g risotto rice e g arborio 600 ml chicken stock 50 g flaked almonds Method 1 Cut the chicken or turkey into strips and thinly slice the carrots leeks and mushrooms Place in a suitable container 2 Add the butter seasoning rice and stock Cover and cook for 10 minutes at 800 900 W then for a further 20 minutes at 450 W Scatter with flak...

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Page 43: ...healthy as it is delicious Fish dishes come in an enormous variety depending on where the fish is sourced and on the different ways it is cooked around the globe The recipes on the pages that follow are highly recommended and are well worth a try COME TO THE TABLE BO_0912_KB_002_051_GB_3K 29 04 2005 9 59 Uhr Seite 43 ...

Page 44: ...covered for 6 minutes at 800 900 W then for a further 18 minutes on the microwave grill setting at 450 W Setting Microwave Microwave Microwave grill Power level 800 900W 800 900 W 450 W grill Position Turntable Duration 6 minutes 6 minutes 18 minutes Cod in breadcrumbs Serves 2 Ingredients 2 cod fillets approx 200 g each 3 tbsp lemon juice Salt and pepper 50 g butter 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 onion fi...

Page 45: ...uce cover and heat for 2 minutes at 800 900 W Beat until smooth Return the fish to the sauce scatter with the chopped chives and serve Setting Microwave Power level 800 900 W 800 900 W 450 W Position Turntable Duration Approx 30 minutes Prawn bake Serves 2 Ingredients 5 g butter 4 hard boiled eggs 100 g ham diced 100 g Cheddar or Gouda cheese 250 g prawns 3 tbsp chopped dill 1 tsp mustard 150 g cr...

Page 46: ...h of sugar Pour the sauce over the fish and serve Setting Microwave Power level 800 900 W Position Turntable Duration 8 10 minutes Method 1 Drizzle the prawns with lemon juice Wipe the mushrooms Roll up the slices of smoked salmon 2 Skewer the prawns mushrooms and smoked salmon rolls Brush with the melted butter Place the kebabs on the rack over the glass tray and grill Setting Microwave grill Pow...

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Page 48: ...d 3 Sauté the onions in half the butter until golden Add the spinach and cook for 5 minutes at 800 900 W 4 Melt the remaining butter in a pan then add the flour Stir in the stock and wine and bring to the boil continuing to stir Remove from the heat and add the cheese beaten egg yolk and cream Season with salt pepper and nutmeg 5 Spread the spinach over the bottom of a suitable shallow dish Place ...

Page 49: ...tion Turntable Duration 18 22 minutes Trout with herbs Serves 2 Ingredients 2 trout approx 250 g each 125 g double cream 125 g crème fraîche 2 tbsp chopped parsley 1 tbsp lemon balm finely chopped 20 g butter Salt and pepper Method 1 Clean the trout and season inside and out Grease a suitable dish with the butter and arrange the fish in it 2 Combine the cream crème fraîche and herbs and pour over ...

Page 50: ...ds and pith and cut into strips Chop the fish roughly Drain the pineapple reserving 125 ml of the juice 2 Place the fish in a dish and drizzle with the lemon juice Stir in the pineapple red pepper banana butter wine pineapple juice seasoning and cornflour 3 Cover and cook for 5 minutes at 800 900 W then for a further 15 minutes at 450 W Setting Microwave Power level 800 900 W 450 W Position Turnta...

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Page 53: ...be prepared in a range of ways and by using different seasonings and serving them with interesting sauces and side dishes they can constantly be presented in new guises uniting cultures both exotic and traditional with their versatility MEAT AND POULTRY BO_0912_KB_052_108_GB_3K 29 04 2005 9 57 Uhr Seite 53 ...

Page 54: ...and scatter with the parsley Setting Microwave Power level 800 900 W 450 W 450 W Position Turntable Duration 4 10 5 minutes Pork fillet in a wine and cream sauce Serves 4 Ingredients 40 g butter 1 onion finely chopped 250 g mushrooms thinly sliced 500 g pork fillet cut into strips Salt and pepper 125 ml white wine 125 ml cream 1 tbsp cornflour Method 1 Place the butter onions and mushrooms in a bo...

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Page 56: ...suitable dish with the meatballs Pour over the cold stock cover and cook for 12 minutes at 800 900 W 3 Stir the sauce carefully until smooth Add the capers and lemon juice Mix the egg yolk with 2 tbsp of the hot sauce and then stir it into the rest of the sauce 4 Heat briefly but do not allow the sauce to boil as the egg yolk could cause it to separate Setting Microwave Power level 800 900 W Posit...

Page 57: ...ixture into a loaf and place in a suitable dish Dot with butter and cook uncovered Setting Microwave grill Power level 450 W grill Position Turntable Duration 30 35 minutes Beef burgers Serves 6 Ingredients 500 g minced beef Salt and pepper 1 onion diced 1 tsp grain mustard 6 slices of Cheddar Method 1 Combine the minced beef with the seasoning mustard and onion Form into 6 burgers 2 Place on the ...

Page 58: ... Microwave Power level 800 900 W 450 W Position Turntable Duration 6 minutes 14 minutes Caribbean chicken Serves 2 Ingredients 400 g chicken or turkey breast 1 apple coarsely grated 1 tin pineapple 150 g 10 g butter 250 ml jar curry sauce Salt and curry powder Method 1 Cut the chicken or turkey into thin strips and the pineapple into pieces Place in a suitable dish with the curry sauce apple butte...

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Page 60: ...nd coriander Method 1 Mix the tandoori powder with salt pepper and paprika Rub into the chicken breasts and set aside for 10 minutes 2 Place the oil onions ginger and garlic in a bowl cover and cook for 4 minutes at 800 900 W Stir in the yoghurt cream stock and spices 3 Place the chicken breasts in the onion and yoghurt mixture stir well cover and cook for 12 minutes at 600 W Turn halfway through ...

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Page 63: ...in a healthy tasty diet With countless different ways of preparing them they are much more than a healthy accessory Side dishes are a constant scenery change in the theatre of culinary performance and vegetables with ever increasing diversity add colour and vitality to any dish THE UNSUNG HEROES BO_0912_KB_052_108_GB_3K 29 04 2005 9 57 Uhr Seite 63 ...

Page 64: ...ot with butter and grill for 10 minutes until golden Setting Microwave Microwave Grill Power level 800 900 W 150 W Grill Position Turntable Duration 5 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes Polenta with red pepper Serves 6 Ingredients 500 ml vegetable stock 125 g polenta 1 2 tsp salt 1 tsp Hungarian paprika 1 red pepper Method 1 Quarter the pepper remove the seeds and pith and cut into thin strips 2 Place ...

Page 65: ... in alternate layers with 2 3 of the cheese 2 Combine the cream crème fraîche and seasoning and pour evenly over the potatoes Scatter the remaining cheese over the top and cook uncovered Setting Microwave grill Power level 300 W grill Position Turntable Duration 35 40 minutes Tip There are many ways to vary this dish e g mix in 2 tsp of herbes de Provence use a different type of cheese use stock o...

Page 66: ... Setting Microwave Power level 800 900 Watt Position Turntable Duration 14 16 minutes Risotto Serves 4 Ingredients 250 g long grain or risotto rice 500 ml vegetable stock Method Place the rice and stock in a suitable dish stir well cover and cook for 7 minutes at 800 900 W then for a further 17 minutes at 450 W I Add a pinch of saffron and a finely chopped red pepper for a colourful dish II For ve...

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Page 68: ...r 6 minutes at 800 900 W Drain well 2 Place the oil and onion in a suitable dish cover and cook for 3 minutes at 800 900 W Scatter the celery over the top 3 Stir the seasoning cheese and bulghur wheat into the cream and pour over the vegetables Scatter the tomatoes on top and cook uncovered at 450 W grill for 15 minutes Setting Microwave Microwave Microwave grill Power level 800 900 W 800 900 W 45...

Page 69: ...3 minutes pre heating Chicory in a balsamic dressing Serves 4 Ingredients 4 chicory heads 8 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper Method 1 Halve the chicory lengthways and remove the bitter core Place in a suitable dish with a little salt and 3 tbsp water cover and cook for 5 minutes at 800 900 W then for a further 5 minutes at 450 W Drain well 2 Brush the glass tray with oil and ...

Page 70: ...Turntable Duration 10 minutes 15 minutes French beans in a thyme sauce Serves 4 Ingredients 750 g French beans 50 ml water 150 ml double cream 150 g crème fraîche 2 tsp mustard Salt and pepper 1 tbsp cornflour 3 tbsp thyme chopped Method 1 Wash and trim the beans and place them in a suitable dish Combine the water cream crème fraîche mustard seasoning cornflour and thyme Pour over the beans and st...

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Page 72: ... Microwave Power level 800 900 W 800 900 W Position Turntable Duration 8 minutes 5 minutes Cauliflower in a mustard sauce Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cauliflower 250 ml chicken stock 100 ml double cream 30 g butter 20 g flour 3 tbsp grain or mild mustard Salt pepper and a little sugar Method 1 Cut the cauliflower into florets and place them in a bowl with 3 tbsp of water Cover and cook for 10 minutes a...

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Page 74: ...k for a further 10 minutes at 800 900 W 2 Stir in the cream and peas Cover and cook for 10 minutes at 600 W then for a further 10 minutes at 450 W Season with salt and pepper Setting Microwave Power level 800 900 W 600 W 450 W Position Turntable Duration 14 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes Tip The golden colour of the potatoes in this dish is due to the turmeric in the curry powder Turmeric is a memb...

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Page 77: ...Be they classics such as Hollandaise or new imaginative creations a delicious sauce is the icing on the cake for many recipes whether creamy or peppery By varying them each time your favourite dishes can be given a new character THE CROWNING GLORY BO_0912_KB_052_108_GB_3K 29 04 2005 9 57 Uhr Seite 77 ...

Page 78: ...ble Duration 5 minutes 5 minutes Hollandaise sauce Serves 4 Ingredients 175 g butter 2 egg yolks 2 tbsp water 1 tsp lemon juice Salt white pepper and cayenne pepper Method 1 Melt the butter in a small bowl uncovered for 1 minute at 450 W 2 Heat the water in another bowl for 1 minute at 600 W Add the egg yolks to the water and beat with a balloon whisk until frothy 3 Pour in the melted butter stirr...

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Page 80: ...ay through beat thoroughly with a balloon whisk 2 Allow the sauce to cool slightly then fold in the stiffly whipped cream Setting Microwave Power level 450 W Position Turntable Duration 5 7 minutes Tip For a different flavour replace the Marsala or Port with 250 ml white wine and the juice of half a lemon and thicken with 1 tsp of cornflour Prepare the sauce as above omitting the cream Serve with ...

Page 81: ...t 800 900 W stirring halfway through 3 Alternatively whip the cream and fold it in at the end Setting Microwave Power level 800 900 W Position Turntable Duration 8 minutes Tip You can make a luxury rum and raisin sauce by omitting the cream and folding raisins soaked in rum into the sauce at the end of the cooking time Serve with sponge puddings fruit tarts pies and crumbles BO_0912_KB_052_108_GB_...

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Page 83: ...an resist the temptation be it ice cream a traditional hot pudding something fruity or death by chocolate A good dessert will win much admiration and often with very little effort on the part of the cook ALL S WELL T H AT ENDS WELL BO_0912_KB_052_108_GB_3K 29 04 2005 9 57 Uhr Seite 83 ...

Page 84: ...er or apple juice Cover and cook for 7 minutes at 800 900 W 2 Arrange the sponge fingers or amaretti biscuits in the bottom of a serving dish and drizzle with the Calvados Leave for approx 10 minutes then spread the apples and juice on top 3 Combine the mascarpone quark milk and sugar or honey Spoon over the apples Sprinkle with crushed amaretti biscuits if desired Setting Microwave Power level 80...

Page 85: ...her the mascarpone quark and sugar Whip the cream until stiff and fold into the mascarpone mixture with the grated chocolate Place in the refrigerator to chill 3 Break the chocolate into pieces and place them in a bowl with the other sauce ingredients Cook for 3 minutes at 450 W Stir well and set aside to cool 4 Using a tablespoon make scoops of the mascarpone cream mixture and arrange on top of t...

Page 86: ...o the gelatine then stir into the rest of the sour cream Refrigerate until the mixture begins to set 3 Whip the cream and fold into the sour cream mixture Spoon into serving dishes and swirl some of the strawberry purée into each Chill before serving Setting Microwave Power level 450 W 450 W Position Turntable Duration 15 seconds 15 seconds Baked quark pudding Serves 4 Ingredients 500 g quark 100 ...

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Page 88: ... the gelatine then stir into the rest of the yoghurt mixture Chill 3 When the yoghurt mixture begins to set whip the cream and fold it into the yoghurt 4 Sprinkle the berries with sugar and if using frozen fruit defrost for 10 minutes at 150 W Arrange the fruit on 4 dessert plates with scoops of the mousse Decorate with spirals of lemon zest or sprigs of lemon balm Setting Microwave Power level 45...

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Page 90: ...ry white wine 65 g French toast 75 g marzipan 1 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tbsp Amaretto 2 tbsp lemon juice 30 g desiccated coconut Method 1 To make the topping finely chop 4 peach halves and mix them with the Amaretto lemon juice and cinnamon Set aside for 10 minutes Finely chop the marzipan and French toast 2 Caramelise the sugar in a saucepan on the hob until it turns golden brown then carefully pour in ...

Page 91: ...r in the water and brandy 3 Squeeze the water out of the gelatine and heat it for 15 seconds at 450 W 4 Stir the chocolate into the egg yolks Stir a little of this mixture into the gelatine then combine the gelatine with the rest of the chocolate Chill until the mixture begins to set 5 Beat the egg whites until stiff and whip the cream Fold carefully into the chocolate until thoroughly combined Ch...

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Page 93: ...a feeling of well being as we drink Long cold drinks quench our thirst on a hot summer s day whilst aromatic coffees and drinks with a shot of alcohol are a great stimulant What better way to satisfy your thirst or simply enjoy the company of others THIRST Q U ENCHERS AND PUNCHES BO_0912_KB_052_108_GB_3K 29 04 2005 9 57 Uhr Seite 93 ...

Page 94: ...able Duration 4 minutes Orange coffee Serves 4 Ingredients 375 ml strong coffee 4 tsp sugar 80 ml orange liqueur 125 ml double cream 2 tsp vanilla sugar Method 1 Stir the sugar and liqueur into the coffee in a suitable jug Using the boiling rod heat for 4 minutes at 800 900 W Pour into 4 mugs 2 Whip the cream with the vanilla sugar and spoon over the hot coffee Serve immediately Setting Microwave ...

Page 95: ...Hot cherry punch Serves 4 Ingredients 800 ml sour cherry juice Sugar to taste 4 8 tbsp kirsch or crème de cassis Method 1 Pour the cherry juice and kirsch or crème de cassis into a suitable jug and add sugar to taste 2 Using the boiling rod heat for 4 minutes at 800 900 W then divide between 4 glasses Setting Microwave Power level 800 900 W Position Turntable Duration 4 minutes Tip Brown sugar is ...

Page 96: ...wer level 800 900 W Position Turntable Duration 5 minutes Lumumba Serves 2 Ingredients 375 ml milk 2 3 tbsp chocolate powder 2 3 tbsp rum or amaretto 2 tbsp whipped cream Method 1 Place the milk and chocolate powder in a suitable jug stir well and heat uncovered for 2 minutes at 800 900 W Pour into 2 glasses 2 Add the rum or amaretto to each glass and stir Spoon 1 tbsp cream on top and sprinkle wi...

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Page 99: ...ients What better way to preserve seasonal fruits than to make a variety of jams jellies and chutneys which can be enjoyed throughout the year Your family and friends will love them SOMETHING TO RELISH BO_0912_KB_052_108_GB_3K 29 04 2005 9 57 Uhr Seite 99 ...

Page 100: ...r utensils are scrupulously clean Do not change the quantity given for the sugar Use preserving sugar for fruit with a high natural pectin content such as plums red and blackcurrants goose berries damsons and Seville oranges and jam sugar containing pectin for fruit with a low natural pectin content like strawberries cherries peaches apricots and rhubarb To test the setting point of jam place a fe...

Page 101: ...dients 500 g peaches stones removed 500 g jam sugar 5 g citric acid 3 tbsp apricot liqueur or red Campari Method 1 Chop the peaches and place with the jam sugar and citric acid in a suitable glass bowl Purée coarsely with a hand held blender cover and cook Stir several times during cooking Add the apricot liqueur or Campari 2 While still hot ladle into sterilised jars and seal immediately Setting ...

Page 102: ...Ladle into sterilised jars and seal immediately Setting Microwave Power level 800 900 W Position Turntable Duration 12 15 minutes Blackberry and pear jam Ingredients 300 g blackberries 200 g pears peeled cored and diced Juice of 1 2 lemon A pinch each of cinnamon ginger and ground cloves 500 g jam sugar Method 1 Place the ingredients in a suitable glass bowl and stir well Cover and cook stirring s...

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Page 104: ...e fruit and juices through a fine sieve squeezing to extract all the liquid 2 Pour 600 ml of the extracted juice into a bowl with the lemon juice sugar and Grappa Cover and cook stirring from time to time 3 While still hot ladle into sterilised jars and seal immediately Setting Microwave Power level 800 900 W Position Turntable Duration 12 15 minutes BO_0912_KB_052_108_GB_3K 29 04 2005 9 57 Uhr Se...

Page 105: ... Microwave Power level 800 900 W 450 W 450 W Position Turntable Duration Approx 50 minutes Plum chutney Ingredients 750 g plums stones removed 50 ml water 200 g brown sugar 1 2 tsp ground ginger 1 2 tsp mace 1 piece preserved ginger finely chopped 50 g raisins 2 tbsp vinegar Method 1 Chop the plums and place in a suitable glass bowl with the water sugar spices preserved ginger and raisins Cover an...

Page 106: ... a red pepper sauce 45 Cod in breadcrumbs 44 Courgette cream sauce 78 Cream of potato soup with chervil 25 Cream of rocket soup 30 Cream of sweetcorn soup 25 Cucumber salad 72 Curried prawn soup 30 Fillet of plaice on a bed of spinach 48 Fillet of sole in a prawn sauce 46 Fish curry 50 Fish soup 28 French beans in a thyme sauce 70 Gnocchi 64 Goat s cheese on toast 18 Golden curried potatoes 74 Gra...

Page 107: ...to soup with basil cream 24 Trout with herbs 49 Vanilla cream sauce 81 Vegetables au gratin 37 Warm tropical fruit cup 90 Zabaione Marsala cream sauce 80 Notes Editor Ellen Jakob and Sigrid Langemeier Oelde Photography Martina Urban Hamburg Food styling Antje Küthe Hamburg Conception design and production Miele Werbeabteilung Gütersloh English translation Translation Dept and Training Kitchen Miel...

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