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Model No. 

NN-CS894S

Operating Instructions and Cook Book

Steam Convection Microwave Oven

Household Use Only

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Summary of Contents for NN-CS894S

Page 1: ...se read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use Model No NN CS894S Operating Instructions and Cook Book Steam Convection Microwave Oven Household Use Only ...

Page 2: ... are sure you will be able to master the basic techniques and thereby develop a firm understanding of your new oven This book includes recipes from starters to desserts After trying our recipes be sure to adapt your favourite recipes to microwave methods Start experimenting now and enjoy the first class results you will achieve by using your new microwave oven The serial number of this product may...

Page 3: ...o Cook on Convection by Time Setting 20 22 To Cook on Steam by Time Setting 23 To Cook Combine with Steam by time Setting 24 26 Steam Shot Setting 27 Guidelines for Steam Setting 27 3 Stages Setting 28 To cook using the Recipe Store 29 To Cook Food Using Sensor Reheat Cook 30 31 To Cook Food Using Steam Cook 32 34 To Cook Food Using Auto Cook 35 40 Cleaning Setting 41 43 To Use Timer 44 Quick Guid...

Page 4: ...osure to microwave energy 13 The surfaces are liable to get hot during use Practical Hints 1 For initial use of GRILL CONVECTION and CRISPY GRILL if you see white smoke arise it is not malfunction 2 Exterior oven surfaces including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during GRILL CONVECTION and CRISPY GRILL Use care when opening or closing door and when inserting or removing fo...

Page 5: ...cled paper products unless the paper product is labeled as safe for microwave oven use Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks and or res when used 5 Do not use newspapers or paper bags for cooking 6 Do not hit or strike the Control Panel Damage to controls may occur 7 POT HOLDERS may be needed as heat from food is transferred to the cooking container and from the con...

Page 6: ...attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven 3 Do not boil eggs in their shell and whole hard boiled eggs unless otherwise stated in Cooking Guide section Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode 4 Potatoes apples egg yolks chicken wings whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins This type of food must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting 5 When heating...

Page 7: ...bration produces heat energy which is conducted throughout the food Cookware and Utensils Guide It is important to use the correct container when cooking in a microwave oven The following will help you make the right selection How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven Use TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE Fill a 1 cup glass measure with cool water and place it in the microwave ...

Page 8: ...king or breaking Metal Metal cookware or utensils or those with metallic trim should NOT be used in the microwave Since microwave energy is reÀected by metal foods in metal containers will not cook evenly There is also a possibility of arcing Although metal utensils should be avoided in microwave cooking some metal can be helpful when used correctly Aluminum foil can be used safely if certain guid...

Page 9: ...are oven glassware ceramic non heat resistant yes no yes no yes no no no yes no yes no yes no Metal cookware no yes yes no no no no Wire rack no yes yes no no no no Metal twist ties no yes yes no no no no Oven cooking bag yes no yes 1 no yes yes yes Paper towels and napkins yes no no no no no no Plastic defrosting rack yes no no no yes yes yes Plastic dishes microwave safe non microwave safe yes n...

Page 10: ...e except CRISPY GRILL mode 2 If the glass shelf is hot let it cool before cleaning or placing in cold water as this could crack or shatter the accessory 3 The maximum weight that can be placed on the glass shelf is 4 kg this includes total weight of food and dish Grill tray 1 Do not place it on the oven window Otherwise the oven window may be damaged 2 Place it on the shelves when using 3 When coo...

Page 11: ...ront legs of the oven 6 To remove the drip tray hold with both hands and gently ease forward Wash in warm soapy water Re position the drip tray by clicking back onto the legs 7 DO NOT USE A DISHWASHER TO CLEAN THE DRIP TRAY Water tank Carefully remove the water tank from the oven Remove the lid and ll with tap water do not use mineral water Replace the lid and position back in the oven Ensure the ...

Page 12: ...rt back to clock or colon mode 2 The oven will enter stand by mode after the last operation has completed When in stand by mode the brightness of the display will be reduced 3 When in stand by mode it is necessary to open and close the oven door before operating the oven Display Window pg 11 Steam key pg 23 Grill key pg 18 Sensor Cook key pg 30 Steam Cook key pg 32 Micro Power key pg 15 24 Convect...

Page 13: ...To help you operate the oven the following numbers symbols will appear in the display window Display Window Select the time or weight by tapping or swipe the slider bar The time weight appears in the display window Number Time Menu Weight Temp Child Safety Lock Setting 3 Stage Display Set Display Metal tray Display Glass Shelf Display Convection Feature Grill Feature Steam Feature Micro power Feat...

Page 14: ...chart 5 Touch Touch the Set key to verify your selected power level 6 Set Time Tap or swipe the slider bar until the desired time appears in the display window Verify your selection s in the display window 7 Touch Cooking will start The time in display window will count down To assist you in programming your oven the following operation will appear in the display window When you become familiar wi...

Page 15: ...olding will rapidly increase or decrease the time 3 To reset time of day repeat step 1 to 3 4 The clock will keep the time of day as long as oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied 5 This is a 12 hour clock To Use Child Safety Lock This feature allows you to prevent operation of the oven by a young child however the door will open You can set Child Safety Lock when colon or time of day is d...

Page 16: ... can be used CONVECTION Baking of small pastry items with short cooking times puff pastry cookies choux short pastry roll cakes Special baking soufÀes meringues vol au vent small loaves of bread or brioches sponge cake meat pie etc Baking of quiches pizzas and tarts Preheating advised Metal tray glass shelf and grill tray Heatproof metal tin can be used STEAM Cooking sh vegetables chicken rice and...

Page 17: ...e maximum number of stages for cooking is 3 The oven will beep twice between stages For further information refer to page 28 Micro Power The Micro Power key gives you a selection of different power levels representing decreasing amounts of microwave energy used for cooking foods at different speeds e g The lower the micro power setting the more evenly the food cooks although it will take a little ...

Page 18: ...tart The time in the display window will count down Note The oven will beep during the total defrosting time This indicates that food should be turned broken apart or removed After attending to food close door and touch Start to resume defrosting Defrost on Micro Power by Time Setting This feature allows you to defrost meat poultry and seafood by 300 W and time 1 Touch once Touch to select Micro P...

Page 19: ... Defrosting Chart by setting Micro Power at Defrost FOOD APPROX TIME minutes per 500 g INSTRUCTION MEAT Beef Minced Beef Roast Topside Beef Tenderloin Chuck or Rump Sirloin rolled Steak Miscellaneous Pork Lamb Roast Chops Ribs 6 8 7 9 7 9 6 8 7 9 6 7 6 8 6 8 5 7 5 7 Halfway through the defrost cycle break apart minced beef separate chops and remove meat that is defrosted Turn meat over two to thre...

Page 20: ...l garlic Bread Toast Grill 2 Medium Grill seafood Grill 3 Low Grill slice meat or poultry pieces 3 Touch once Touch the Set key to verify your selection Grill level 4 To select the cooking time Select the cooking time by tap or swipe the slider bar Up to 90 minutes 5 Touch Cooking will start The time in the display window will count down Notes You can change the cooking time during cooking if requ...

Page 21: ... to 30 minutes 3 Touch Cooking will start The time in the display window will count down Notes You can change the cooking time during cooking if required Tap to increase or decrease the cooking time Time can be increased decreased in 1 minute increments up to 10 minutes Tapping to zero will end cooking It is not possible to adjust time by swiping the slider during cooking Use of Accessory When gri...

Page 22: ...der bar Up to 9 hours 5 Touch Cooking will start The time in the display window will count down Notes 1 You can change the cooking time during cooking if required Tap to increase or decrease the cooking time Time can be increased decreased in 1 minute increments up to 10 minutes Tapping to zero will end cooking It is not possible to adjust time by swiping the slider during cooking 2 After touching...

Page 23: ...ased decreased in 1 minute increments up to 10 minutes Tapping to zero will end cooking It is not possible to adjust time by swiping the slider during cooking 3 After touching Start the selected temperature can be recalled and changed Touch Convection key once to indicate the temperature in the display window While the temperature is recalled in the display window you can change the temperature ex...

Page 24: ...ouch Cooking will start The time in the display window will count down Don t forget that for ease of programming of the most commonly used temperatures your oven will start at 150 C and count up in 10 C stages to 230 C then back to down to 40 C then 100 C Food is generally cooked UNCOVERED unless it is a casserole or if you wish to use roasting bags for joints Temp C EXAMPLE OF USE 40 C Proving Br...

Page 25: ...ime re ll the water tank and repeat the above operation for the remaining time 3 If during operation the water tank becomes empty the oven will stop operation The prompt in the display will ask you to re ll the water tank After re lling the water tank and positioning back in the oven touch Start The oven will not continue cooking until the water tank has been re lled and Start touched 4 You can ch...

Page 26: ...s empty the oven will stop operation The prompt in the display will ask you to re ll the water tank After re lling the water tank and positioning back in the oven touch Start The oven will not continue cooking until the water tank has been re lled and Start touched 3 You can change the cooking time during cooking if required Tap to increase or decrease the cooking time Time can be increased decrea...

Page 27: ...230 C in 10 C increments For quick selection of the most commonly used cooking temperatures the temperatures start at 150 C 3 Touch once Touch the Set key to verify your desired temperature 4 To select the cooking time Select the cooking time by tap or swipe the slider bar Up to 1 hour 5 Touch Cooking will start The time in the display window will count down With Preheating 1 Touch once Touch to s...

Page 28: ...king time Time can be increased decreased in 1 minute increments up to 10 minutes Tapping to zero will end cooking It is not possible to adjust time by swiping the slider during cooking 4 It may be necessary to wipe the excess water in the cavity after Steam cooking 5 After touching Start the selected temperature can be recalled and changed Touch Convection key once to indicate the temperature in ...

Page 29: ... RISK OF BURNS USE OVEN GLOVES TAKE CARE WHEN REMOVING THE DRIP TRAY WIPE ANY WATER THAT DRIPS FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE OVEN THIS IS NORMAL Guidelines for water tank Steam Shot Setting This feature allows you add steam during cooking up to 3 minutes Adding steam during cooking enhances heat distribution and aids the rising process of breads cakes and pastries There are four combinations that you ...

Page 30: ... Grill 5 Touch to select Steam 3 Touch the Set key to verify your desired power level 11 Touch the Set key to verify your desired power level 7 Touch the Set key to verify your desired power level 13 Touch once The time will count down at the rst stage in the display window 2 Tap or swipe the slider bar to select 600 W 8 Tap or swipe the slider bar to set 3 minutes 12 Tap or swipe the slider bar t...

Page 31: ...pe Store Program 1 Touch Once The menu appears in the display window 2 Select Memory number 1 3 Tapping or swipe the slider bar until the desired memory number appears in the display window 3 Touch once Touch the Set key to verify the desired recipe program 4 Touch once Cooking will start The time in the display window will count down NOTES 1 This feature is only available for Microwave Grill Time...

Page 32: ...esult of the SENSOR Reheat Cook programme please skip to step 5 3 Touch once Touch the Set key to verify the selection 4 Adjust to Taste Preferences for degree of cooking vary for each individual After having used auto sensor programs a few times you may decide you would prefer your food cooked to a different degree of cooking By using the programs can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shor...

Page 33: ...ortellini ravioli and agnolotti Gnocchi should be cooked by manual MICRO POWER Place pasta in an appropriate size dish with boiling water Use the below chart as a guide Pasta Qty Boiling Water Dish Size 200 g 1 litre 3 litres 400 g 1 25 litres 3 litres 600 g 2 0 litres 3 5 litres 800 g 2 5 litres 4 litres Add 1 tablespoon of oil if desired before cooking top prevent pasta from sticking together Co...

Page 34: ... mode that will be used and the accessories that are needed For example Boiled potatoes Steam only Steam with microwave 3 Touch once Touch the Set key to verify the selection 4 Select desired weight Tapping or swipe the slider bar until the desired weight appears in the display window 5 Touch Once The cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down NOTE 1 For larger weights on ...

Page 35: ...g 300 g 400 g 500 g 12 Chicken Breast steam only 200 g 300 g 400 g 500 g 600 g 13 Chicken Breast steam with microwave 200 g 300 g 400 g 500 g 600 g 14 Fresh Fish Fillets steam only 200 g 300 g 400 g 500 g 15 Fresh Fish Fillets steam with microwave 200 g 300 g 400 g 500 g 16 Frozen Fish Fillets steam only 200 g 300 g 400 g 500 g 17 Frozen Fish Fillets steam with microwave 200 g 300 g 400 g 500 g 18...

Page 36: ...resh Fish Fillets uses steam only uses steam Micro To cook fresh sh llets Each sh llets should weigh between 100 200 g each Fill water tank Place fresh sh onto plastic trivet Place plastic trivet on glass shelf in the middle shelf position Select program Fresh Fish Fillets Enter the weight of the fresh sh Touch START 16 17 Frozen Fish Fillest uses steam only uses steam Micro To cook frozen sh llet...

Page 37: ...e weight of any added water or the container weight For Menu without preheat please operate as follows 1 Touch Once 2 Select desired menu Tapping or swipe the slider bar until the desired menu appears in the display window 3 Touch once Touch the Set key to verify the selection 4 Select desired weight Tapping or swipe the slider bar until the desired weight appears in the display window 5 Touch Onc...

Page 38: ...tion 4 Select desired weight Tapping or swipe the slider bar until the desired weight appears in the display window 5 Touch Once Touch Start to preheat A P will appear in the display window When the oven is preheated the oven will beep and the P will Àash Then open the door and place the food inside 6 Touch Once The cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down To Cook Food U...

Page 39: ...dle position 38 Fried Chicken 2 serv Econavi 4 serv grill tray in middle position 39 Melt Butter 50 g 100 g 150 g 200 g 250 g 300 g bowl on Àat table 40 Melt Chocolate 50 g 100 g 150 g 200 g 250 g 300 g bowl on Àat table 41 Soften Ice Cream 200 g 500 g 1000 g 2000 g bowl on Àat table 42 Soften Cream Cheese 50 g 100 g 150 g 200 g 250 g 300 g bowl on Àat table 43 Deodorization Cleaning Functions 44 ...

Page 40: ... and then touch Start Do not use plastic wrap or lid 26 Roast Lamb uses convection only Suitable for roasting joints of lamb legs boned and rolled loin rack of lamb and shoulder roasts Brush roast with oil and seasonings Place fat side up on glass shelf in the lower shelf position Select Auto Menu Roast Lamb then select the weight closest to the weight of the piece and then touch Start Do not use ...

Page 41: ...il well combined Pour mixture over jam Smooth top and place pudding bowl onto the base of the oven Select Auto Menu Sponge Pudding then select the number of serves and then touch Start Allow standing for 5 minutes before turning out 34 Muf ns uses convection only Ingredients muf n cups 12 egg 50 g melted butter 80 g milk 120 ml sugar 60 g self raising Àour 200 g baking powder 12 g Salt teaspoon dr...

Page 42: ...ill tray place the grill tray onto the middle shelf position Close door and touch Start Note When you use Econavi please put food on the shadow area Please refer to page 37 38 Fried Chicken uses crispy grill Lay out prepared chicken on grill tray in middle shelf position Select Fried Chicken and touch Start key Note When you use Econavi please put food on the shadow area 39 Melt Butter uses microw...

Page 43: ...ater to the water tank Ensure drip tray is empty 2 Touch once 3 Select Drain water Tapping or swipe the slider bar until Drain water appears in the display window 4 Touch once Touch the Set key to verify the selection 5 Touch The cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down NOTE 1 Only run this program with 100 g of water in the tank 2 Do not remove the drip tray during the ...

Page 44: ...he display window and begins to count down The program will run for approx 29 minutes 6 After the program has paused empty the drip tray and ll the steam tank with water to max level 7 Touch Touch Start The program will run for approx 1 minute Empty the drip tray after the program has nished Notes 1 When appears in the display run the system cleaning program 2 If the system cleaning program is not...

Page 45: ...ull the tank with water before using 2 After cleaning open the door and wipe with a damp cloth INGREDIENT CONVERSION CHART INGREDIENT CONVERSION CHART 1 4 cup 60 ml 1 4 teaspoon 1 ml 1 3 cup 85 ml 1 2 teaspoon 2 ml 1 2 cup 125 ml 1 teaspoon 5 ml 2 3 cup 165 ml 2 teaspoons 10 ml 3 4 cup 190 ml 3 teaspoons 15 ml 1 cup 250 ml 1 tablespoon 20 ml 11 4 cups 310 ml 11 2 tbs 30 ml 11 2 cups 375 ml 2 tbs 4...

Page 46: ...f the food from rising before defrosting or cooking begins A change in the starting temperature could cause inaccurate results and or food may deteriorate 3 When using Standing time or Delay Start it s up to 2 power stages Touch once Touch Start Time will count down without oven operating Set desired amount of standing time up to 90 minutes Touch Start Cooking will start After cooking standing tim...

Page 47: ...e consult the service center speci ed by Panasonic If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door wipe with a soft cloth This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates malfunction of the unit Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface which ...

Page 48: ...ng the rubber seal Inside Àat Outside protruding side Ensure that the rubber seal is not inside out when re tting If the seal is not tted correctly the lid will not close securely and it will leak Removing the front cover 1 Lightly twist the cover until the far side unclips 2 Continue to twist until the near side unclips Re tting the front cover 1 Align the slots on the cover with the holes on the...

Page 49: ...The door is not closed completely Close the oven door securely HOT appears in the display window The cavity is overheated Operate again after it cools down COOL appears in the display window The fan is operating to cool the electric components The word COOL will disappear after the fan stops U12 appears in the display window Drip tray is loose or not in the right position Replace the drip tray ont...

Page 50: ...the oven However we do not recommend this The oven has an odour and generates smoke when using Grill Convection or Crispy grill function It is essential that your oven is wiped out regularly particularly after cooking by Crispy grill or Grill Any fat and grease that builds up on the roof and walls of the oven will begin to smoke if not cleaned Technical Speci cations Power Supply 230 240 V 50 Hz P...

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Page 53: ...age 13 To set 3 times Display To Cancel 3 times Display or To Cook Reheat Defrost by Micro Power 300 W Steam and Time Setting page 15 Once Select power level Set time Once Once To Use Turbo Defrost Key page 16 Once Once Select weight To Use Grill page 18 Once Select power level Once Set time Once To Use Crispy grill page 19 Once Set time Once ...

Page 54: ...2 Once Set temperature Set time Once Once Without Preheating Once Set temperature Set time Once Once Once With Preheating After Preheat Put food into the oven Once Set 40 C Set time Once Once Ferment To Use Steam only page 23 Once Select power level Set time Once Once ...

Page 55: ...perate the desired program As required during operation hold steam for 2 seconds and 1 minute steam will be added If you want to add 2 or 3 minutes tap Steam key once or twice within 3 seconds after step 2 Optional To Cook using the Recipe Store page 29 Once select Menory number Set the desired cooking programme Once Once To set Once select Menory number Once Once To start To Cook using Sensor Coo...

Page 56: ...menu Once Select weight Once Without Preheating Once Select menu Once Select weight Once With Preheating Once After Preheat Put food into the oven To Use as a Kitchen Timer page 44 Once Set time Once To Set Standing Timer page 44 Once Set time Set the desired cooking programme Once To Set Delay Start page 44 Once Set time Set the desired cooking programme Once ...

Page 57: ... Auto Menu Sensor Menu No symbol Microwave only Techniques for Preparation Timing A range of cooking times is given in each recipe for two reasons First to allow for the uncontrollable differences in food shapes starting temperatures and personal preferences Secondly these allow for the differences in electrical voltage input which changes during peak load periods Always remember that it is easier...

Page 58: ...oods should always be kept covered while standing in order to retain the heat If a longer standing time is required while you cook another food to serve with the rst for instance cover with aluminum foil Converting Your Favourite Conventional Recipes for Microwave Cooking When adapting conventional recipes for microwave cooking time are reduced considerably For example a chicken which takes 1 hour...

Page 59: ... can be cooked in separate ramekins or small dishes at the same time Handy Hints and Tips To blanch 1 cup nuts place in a pie plate Cover with hot tap water and heat on 1000 W for 2 to 3 minutes Rinse in cold water and rub between sheets of paper towel to remove skins To toast coconut place half a cup on a paper towel and cook on 1000 W for 1 to 2 minutes stirring occasionally To make buttered bre...

Page 60: ...ol completely before storing in an airtight container CHEESY HAM OMELETTE Serves 1 to 2 Ingredients 3 eggs separated 2 tablespoon milk salt and pepper cup grated cheese 50 g ham cut into strips 40 g onion nely sliced butter for greasing Method 1 Beat egg yolks with milk and salt and pepper in a bowl In a separate bowl beat egg whites until soft peaks form Gently fold egg whites through yolk mixtur...

Page 61: ...sired strength is reached Remove tea bag Add milk and sugar if desired Stir COFFEE Serves 1 Ingredients 1 cup 250 ml water 1 teaspoon instant coffee Method 1 Pour water into a heatproof cup Add coffee Stir Cook on 1000 W for 1 to 2 minutes Add milk and sugar if desired Stir HOT CHOCOLATE Makes 1 cup Ingredients 2 teaspoon drinking chocolate 1 teaspoon sugar optional 2 tablespoon water cup 185 ml m...

Page 62: ...a bowl add milk salt and pepper then stir and sieve well 3 Place half of 1 with natural cheese into each of the 2 heat resistant containers with a diameter of approximately 9 cm and then add egg mixture prepared in 2 4 Pour water into the tank before cooking Place onto the grill tray as shown in the illustration place the grill tray in the middle shelf position Select steam 1 for 9 minutes and the...

Page 63: ...up white wine 1 teaspoon mustard cup cream Method 1 Place butter and mushrooms in a 2 litre casserole dish Cover partly and cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes 2 Add Àour stock wine and mustard to mushrooms and mix well Cover and cook on 1000 W for 6 to 8 minutes stirring halfway through cooking 3 Add cream and cook on 1000 W for a further 2 minutes This soup can be pureed if preferred CHICKEN AND VEGETA...

Page 64: ...n individual bowls CRAB AND CORN SOUP Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 1 onion nely chopped 425 ml boiling chicken stock 300 g can creamed corn salt and pepper 170 g can crabmeat drained 150 ml milk 3 tablespoon cream chopped parsley for garnish Method 1 Place oil and onion in a 3 litre casserole dish Cover and cook on 1000 W for 3 to 4 minutes 2 Add chicken stock corn salt and pepper Co...

Page 65: ...n celery beef try not to overlap white kidney beans sweet pepper in the microwave safe casserole and then spread on shredded cheese 3 Pour water into the tank before cooking Put 2 into B and sprinkle on cheese powder Place the casserole on the center of the grill tray into the higher shelf position Select steam 1 for 3 minutes and then select 300 W steam for 3 minutes Finally select 800 W for 4 mi...

Page 66: ...d 4 Cool chips on metal tray Store in an airtight container Serve with dips or as an alternative to potato chips POPCORN Serves 2 to 4 Ingredients 2 teaspoon butter 3 tablespoon popping corn Method 1 Place all ingredients in a loosely twisted oven bag 2 Place oven bag on an inverted microwave safe plate Cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes 3 Remove from bag and serve sprinkled with salt PIZZA SUPREME Serv...

Page 67: ...ith tomato paste then sprinkle with remaining ingredients 2 Preheat oven at 200 C after preheat put metal tray in lower shelf position cook for 10 minutes PIZZA ITALIANO Serves 4 Ingredients 325 g pizza base cup tomato paste 1 clove garlic crushed 1 tablespoon pesto 60 g sliced salami 40 g sliced pepperoni onion sliced capsicum sliced cup pitted black olives 6 anchovy llets 1 cup grated pizza chee...

Page 68: ...er Layer the mushrooms and red capsicums on the top of the bread slices Crumble the goats cheese and sprinkle evenly over each slice Cook for 200 C a further 8 to 10 minutes in lower shelf postion CHEESE AND RED PESTO TARTLETS Makes 12 Ingredients 180 g ready rolled short crust pastry sheets 65 g red pesto or sun dried tomato paste 1 medium tomatoes peeled seeded and chopped 25 g black olives chop...

Page 69: ...er greased patty tins 3 Beat together eggs and milk and seasoning Place small amount of bacon and green onion in the base of each pastry case ll each pastry case with egg mixture Sprinkle with cheese and paprika 4 Put tins on metal tray in lower shelf position Cook on 180 C for 18 to 20 minutes CHEESE STRAWS Makes 10 Ingredients 1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry 1 egg beaten 1 cup parmesan cheese 2...

Page 70: ...minutes stirring twice through cooking 4 Add remaining ingredients except lettuce and cook on 600 W for 6 to 7 minutes Stir twice through cooking 5 Separate lettuce leaves place tablespoon of mixture into each lettuce leaf serve immediately VEGETABLE FRITTATA Serves 4 Ingredients 250 g potatoes 250 g pumpkin 250 g carrots 1 red capsicum sliced 6 eggs cup sour cream salt and pepper 2 medium tomatoe...

Page 71: ... to 4 Ingredients 1 cup raw peanuts with or without skins and unsalted 2 teaspoon salad oil salt to taste Method 1 Place peanuts in a single layer on a pie plate Cook on 1000 W for 4 to 6 minutes stirring every 2 minutes during cooking until golden brown 2 Drizzle nuts with oil and sprinkle with salt Stir well Cook on 1000 W for 30 to 40 seconds Stir Serve hot or cold in a small bowl CRUSTLESS CHE...

Page 72: ...th oil in a bowl on 1000 W for about 2 to 2 minutes in a microwave safe casserole do not cover with lid stir in between 2 Mix half garlic oil teriyaki sauce oyster sauce and black pepper together 3 Put salmon on the dish place mushroom and ginger on top of salmon follow by teriyaki mixture cook on 600 W for 7 to 8 minutes cover with lid When ready serve with remaining garlic and chinese parsley Di...

Page 73: ...n in dish and leave to marinate for 2 to 3 hours in the fridge 2 Mix all the salsa ingredients together and chill in fridge 3 Place the salmon in the glass dish directly on base of oven Fill water tank Cook salmon on Steam 1 for 15 minutes Serve salmon with the salsa BUTTERED SALMON STEAMED WITH VEGETA BLES IN PAPER WRAP Serves 2 Ingredients 2 fresh salmon slices approximately 80g each 40 g cabbag...

Page 74: ...sh place all ingredients Set on 600 W for 7 to 9 minutes Stand for 3 minutes THAI FISH CAKES Serves 9 Ingredients 500 g white sh llets 1 tablespoon red curry paste 2 tablespoon cornÀour 1 teaspoon chopped chilli 1 tablespoon sh sauce 3 green onions chopped cup coriander leaves Method 1 Place all ingredients except oil in a food processor and blend until smooth Grease 9 round tins ĭ 6 cm Add mixtur...

Page 75: ...Serves 4 Ingredients 280 g mixed Asian greens such as pak choy and Chinese cabbage chopped 4 cod llets orange zest and juiced 3 tablespoon basil shredded 2 garlic nely chopped 120 ml dry white wine 1 tablespoon olive oil fennel thinly sliced 1 carrot cut into thin strips Pilaf 200 g bulghur wheat 1 tablespoon olive oil lemon juiced 1 garlic crushed 2 tablespoon basil shredded 2 tablespoon coriande...

Page 76: ...apped in a plastic wrap put at the center of the oven Cook on 600 W for 7 minutes 4 After heated add half the milk into each of the 3 and put on the cod with skin side down Sprinkle with cheese powder put on the center of grill tray to higher shelf position select crispy grill and cook for 15 minutes ORANGE WHITEFISH SALAD Serves 2 Ingredients 12 pieces white sh 25 g each boneless piece 400 g 2 pi...

Page 77: ...ce onion butter garlic and chilli into 3 litre microwave safe dish Cook on 1000 W for 4 minutes stir halfway through cooking 3 Add prawns and mix to combine Cook on 800 W for 3 minutes Stir in capsicum and snow peas cover and cook on 800 W for a further 3 minutes 4 Stir through lemon juice cream and coriander season and cook on 1000 W for 1 minute Serve immediately with cooked rice STEAMED GARLIC ...

Page 78: ...per chopped parsley Method 1 Place cleaned seafood into a 2 litre dish Set aside 2 Place butter and garlic in a 1 litre dish Cook on 1000 W for 1 minute 30 seconds 3 Add remaining ingredients except seafood to dish and cook on 1000 W for 3 minutes 4 Purée tomato mixture in a blender or food processor and pour over seafood Cook on 800 W for 6 to 7 minutes Stand for 5 minutes Serve with pasta or sal...

Page 79: ... for 3 minutes Finally select 800 W for 4 minutes 3 Sprinkle on olive oil after heating and then sprinkle on pepper GOLDEN SEAFOOD PIE Serves 4 Ingredients 400 g white sh llets 200 g peeled green prawns 100 g calamari rings 1 cup water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 30 g butter 1 onion sliced 1 clove garlic crushed 2 tablespoon Àour 1 teaspoon French mustard 125 ml cream 8 sheets lo pastry 30 g butter m...

Page 80: ...roth Use cup per 500 g of poultry Use an oven cooking bag or covered casserole Select a covered casserole dish deep enough so that bird does not touch the lid Directions for Cooking Whole Poultry by Microwave After cooking check the internal temperature of the bird with a microwave or conventional meat thermometer inserted into the thigh muscle Check temperature in both muscles The thermometer sho...

Page 81: ...tick 3 ml cumin seeds 5 ml garam masala 5 ml chilli Àakes 2 5 cm fresh root ginger grated 1 garlic clove crushed 25 g ground almonds 45 ml natural yoghurt 600 g skinless chicken breast cut into chunks 15 ml olive oil 2 onions nely chopped 150 ml single cream 30 ml coriander chopped Method 1 Place the cardamom cinnamon cumin garam masala chilli ginger garlic almonds and yoghurt into a non metallic ...

Page 82: ...e edges of the pastry with beaten egg and draw up the two longer sides together over the lling and press the edges rmly together to seal Flute the edges 6 Preheat the oven on Convection 200 C 7 Transfer the pastry onto the metal tray and brush with beaten egg Sprinkle with parmesan cheese Place metal tray in lower shelf position Cook on Convection 200 C for 20 to 25 minutes until the pastry is cri...

Page 83: ...n chopped 100 g mushrooms sliced cup Àour 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon mixed herbs 1 teaspoon French mustard pepper to taste cup grated Swiss cheese 2 sheets ready rolled puff pastry Method 1 Place chicken into a 3 litre casserole dish and cook on 800 W for 5 to 6 minutes stiring halfway through cooking 2 Place butter and onion into a 2 litre dish and cook on 1000 W for 4 minutes Stir in Àour cook on 100...

Page 84: ...ѿ cup oyster sauce 2 tablespoon soy sauce cup sherry 2 teaspoon minced ginger 500 g chicken llets sliced 2 cups sliced stir fry vegetables 1 tablespoon oil Method 1 In a 3 litre dish mix cornÀour sauces sherry oil and ginger Cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes 2 Add chicken llets and mix to coat with sauce Cook on 800 W for 5 to 6 minutes stirring halfway through cooking 3 Mix in sliced vegetables Cook o...

Page 85: ...h any remaining soy mixture and cook a further 8 to 10 minutes 2 Slice into strips and toss with remaining salad ingredients and dressing Serve immediately To prepare dressing 1 Place all ingredients in a screw top jar Shake until combined MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS Serves 4 Ingredients 4 chicken breasts 600 g boneless and skinless Suggested Marinades 10 ml sesame oil 30 ml light soy sauce 15 ml wh...

Page 86: ...avor Pour water into the tank before cooking 2 Sprinkle cheese powder on chicken llet place in the center of the grill tray and then place the grill tray on the upper shelf Select steam 1 for 2 minutes then select 300 W steam for 3 minutes Finally select 800 W for 4 minutes STEAMED CHICKEN AND NOODLES Makes approx Ingredients 2 large chicken breasts 3 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander 2 5 cm piec...

Page 87: ...gar over the duck and cook on Convection 190 C for 13 minutes or until duck is golden brown Stand while preparing sauce To Cook Sauce 1 Place all ingredients except rind vinegar and liqueur in a 2 cup jug Cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes 2 Add vinegar and liqueur and cook on 300 W for a further 3 minutes Pour sauce over duck sprinkle with rind and serve STUFFED ROAST CHICKEN Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients ...

Page 88: ...ast Turkey ROAST TURKEY Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 2 5 kg turkey 60 g butter 1 stick celery nely sliced 1 small onion nely chopped 2 small cooking apples peeled and grated 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs 2 tablespoon brandy 1 tablespoon parsley nely chopped 1 egg salt and pepper 2 tablespoon brandy extra 1 tablespoon oil lemon pepper or seasoned salt Method 1 Clean and pat dry turkey with paper towel Melt...

Page 89: ...ing check temperature using a meat thermometer The thermometer should not touch bone or fat If it does the reading could be inaccurate Lower temperatures are found in the centre of the roast and in the muscle close to a large bone such as a pork loin centre rib roast If the temperatures are low return meat to the oven and cook a few more minutes at the recommended power level DO NOT USE A CONVENTI...

Page 90: ...twist ties Use the nylon tie provided otherwise use a piece of cotton string or a strip cut from the open end of the bag Make six 2 cm slits in top of bag to allow steam to escape Multiply the weight of the roast by the minimum recommended minutes per 500 g Programme Power and Time Turn meat over halfway through cooking Cooking Meat by Microwave Power MEAT POWER APPROX COOKING TIME minutes per 500...

Page 91: ... lid on Cook on 270 W for 40 minutes stirring halfway 4 Stir in the black olives and linguine and continue to cook on 270 W for a further 15 minutes or until the linguine is cooked 5 Remove the chilli and rosemary and discard Stir in feta cheese and mint before serving ROSEMARY AND LAMB KEBABS Serves 4 Ingredients 500 g lamb back strap cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic crushed ...

Page 92: ...chops on serving plate then pour the sauce over Serve garnished with parsley or watercress ROAST BEEF Serves 6 Ingredients 2 kg roast beef seasoned Àour Method 1 Sprinkle beef with seasoned Flour 2 Place beef on glass shelf cook on 600 W in lower shelf positon for 20 minutes and cook on convection 180 C for 30 minutes medium result Stand covered for 10 minutes before serving YORKSHIRE PUDDING Serv...

Page 93: ... turning halfway through cooking Allow to stand before carving into slices Sauce 1 Place all ingredients into a 1 litre pyrex jug and mix well Cook on 1000 W for 8 to 10 minutes or until the sauce is a thick pouring consistency Pour over beef and serve MINI MEATBALLS Serves 4 Ingredients 500 g topside mince 1 onion nely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon tomato sauce...

Page 94: ...icum 6 Turn the bar pan onto the Swiss roll pan and remove the plastic wrap 7 Cover the top and sides of meatloaf with bacon slices ensure bacon overlaps Cook at 180 C uncovered for 15 minutes 8 Pour off excess fat from meatloaf brush with glaze and cook uncovered for a further 15 minutes or until meatloaf is cooked through Allow standing for 10 minutes before slicing HERBED BEEF AND MOZZARELLA RO...

Page 95: ...and cook on 180 C for 35 to 40 minutes Serve hot with a green salad and garlic bread CHILLI BEEF Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 500 g beef mince 1 diced onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 35 g packet chilli seasoning mix 400 g can tomato puree 440 g can kidney beans drained Method 1 Place mince onion garlic chilli seasoning and tomato puree in a 3 litre dish Mix well Cook on 1000 W for 10 minutes Stir half...

Page 96: ... into the centre of each pastry square and place a llet on top Season 7 Bring the corners of the pastry to the centre and place on greased metal tray Brush with beaten egg Plece in the lower shelf position and cook on Convection 220 C for 15 to 20 minutes for medium and 25 to 30 minutes for well done SAVOURY MINCE Serves 4 Ingredients 1 onion chopped 1 clove garlic crushed 5 ml oil 400 g can chopp...

Page 97: ...te salt pepper 20 g butter moderate Italian salad dressing With diced tomatoes and basil etc A 6 tablespoon bread Àour 6 tablespoon cheese powder Method 1 Heat the butter in a heat resistant container with a lid and put it at the center of the oven Cook on 600 W for 30 to 40 seconds Stir A with melted butter and put aside for later use 2 Pat on the sirloin to break the bers and lay them out Sprink...

Page 98: ...lk into strips of 2 cm long Slice green pepper Pour water into the tank before cooking 2 Place 1 in the center of the grill tray and then place the grill tray in the middle shelf position Select steam 1 for 8 minutes and then select 300 W steam for 4 minutes 3 Remove to plate after heating relish with vanilla PORK WITH LENTILS Serves 4 Ingredients 250 g brown lentils 1 large onion chopped 4 slices...

Page 99: ...each A 200 g ground meat 50 g onion mashed 10 tablespoon bread Àour 2 eggs 90 g without shells 1 teaspoon salt moderate pepper moderate nutmeg B 10 tablespoon soup 1 tablespoon custer sugar 4 teaspoon sweet cooking sake 4 teaspoon vinegar 2 teaspoon soy sauce moderate corn starch thicken with same amount of water Method 1 Vertically cut the green peppers into two get rid of the seeds and coat the ...

Page 100: ...ans such as red kidney beans and lima beans should be soaked overnight before cooking 250 g of dried beans equals about 3 cups cooked Use in place of canned beans Allow to stand covered for 15 to 20 minutes after cooking Cooking Frozen Vegetables by Micro Power VEGETABLE QUANTITY COOKING PROCEDURE APPROX COOKING TIME in minutes on 800 W power Beans 250 g Cook in covered 2 litre dish 6 to 7 Broad B...

Page 101: ...cup water in covered dish 6 to 8 Corn 2 cobs 500 g 4 cobs 1 kg Brush with melted butter and cook in covered dish 7 to 9 12 to 14 Eggplant 1 500 g Dice with 1 4 cup water in covered dish 7 to 9 Mushrooms 250 g sliced Cook with 2 tablespoon butter in covered dish 4 to 6 Onions 3 200 g Cut in quarters with 1 4 cup water in covered dish 4 to 6 Peas 250 g Shell peas and place with 1 4 cup water in cove...

Page 102: ...gredients in a casserole Cover place on base of the oven and cook on 1000 W for 12 to 14 minutes or until vegetables are soft Stir halfway through cooking time VEGETABLE CURRY Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 onion sliced 2 tablespoon green curry paste 3 cups sliced vegetables 440 g can chick peas drained 1 cup coconut milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce cup chopped nuts Method 1 In a ...

Page 103: ...sprinkle with salt and pepper Drizzle the milk on the egg yolk and sprinkle with cheese Place the mold on the grill tray as illustrated and put the grill tray on the higher shelf position 3 Pour water into the tank before cooking Select steam 1 for 7 minutes then select 300 W steam for 2 3 minutes POTATO CASSEROLE Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 750 g sliced potatoes 1 cup sour cream cup milk 3 green on...

Page 104: ...with remaining ingredients except extra cheese Place tomatoes in a 1 litre dish Cook on 1000 W for 2 minute 3 Spoon mixture back into tomato shells Sprinkle tomatoes with extra cheese Place tomatoes into a 2 litre casserole dish put on glass shelf in middle shelf positon and cook on 1000 W for 3 minutes and cook on Convection 200 C for 15 minutes Tip To cook 4 stuffed tomatoes cook on 1000 W for 6...

Page 105: ...nd covered 2 Mix remaining ingredients in a jug or a small bowl Pour over beans and mix well Cook on 1000 W for 30 to 60 seconds Serve hot MINTED PEAS Serves 4 Ingredients 1 kg fresh peas shelled 1 teaspoon water 1 teaspoon butter 1 tablespoon chopped mint salt and pepper Method 1 Combine all ingredients in a 3 litre casserole dish Cover and cook on 1000 W for 6 to 8 minutes Stir and serve Tip Fro...

Page 106: ...r 1 minute 3 Add milk gradually Stir well Cook on 1000 W for 2 to 3 minutes stirring halfway through cooking To Complete 1 Drain cauliÀower and pour over sauce Sprinkle with cheese and breadcrumbs Place a dish on metal tray in lower shelf postion and cook on Grill 1 for 3 to 5 minutes VEGETARIAN CHILLI Serves 4 Ingredients 15 ml oil 1 onion nely chopped 1 green pepper chopped 1 chilli chopped 2 ca...

Page 107: ...ce trivet on glass shelf in lower shelf position and cook on Steam 1 for 15 minutes 2 For the stuf ng mix all the ingredients together in a bowl Sprinkle the mixture on the top of the courgettes and drizzle with the remaining olive oil 3 Return to the oven and bake on metal tray in lower position for 10 to 15 minutes on Convection 200 C BAKED EGGPLANT AND HAM Serves 2 Ingredients 300 g eggplant 4 ...

Page 108: ... the chart Cook on 1000 W Test pasta for desired cooking before adding more time Slightly under cook pasta that will be heated again in casserole Stir and let stand uncovered for 5 minutes Directions for Cooking Hot Cereal by Microwave Combine cup of quick cooking oats pinch salt and Ҁ cups hot tap water in a breakfast bowl Cook on HIigh for time recommended in chart Allow to stand covered before ...

Page 109: ... noodles Cook on 1000 W for 6 to 8 minutes stir halfway through cooking time 2 Mix together garlic basil nuts and cheese in a blender Gradually pour in olive oil pulsing constantly Season and stir through drained noodles Directions for Cooking Dried Pasta by Microwave ITEM CONTAINER AMOUNT OF BOILING WATER APPROX TIME TO COOK PASTA on 1000 W UNCOVERED in minutes STANDING TIME in minutes Dried Fett...

Page 110: ...ubmerge the spaghetti completely Stir after 6 minutes without lid Take the spaghetti out after heated and be ready to serve 2 Put A into the container and stir evenly Put the container at the center of the oven with lid cook on 600 W for 8 to 10 minutes 3 After heated add salt and pepper and mix evenly with 1 MIXED MUSHROOM CANNELLONI Serves 4 Ingredients 6 fresh lasagne sheets 45 ml olive oil 1 s...

Page 111: ...g bunch asparagus 450 ml hot vegetable stock 2 leeks trimmed and nely sliced 40 g butter 200 g risotto rice 100 g frozen peas nely shredded zest and juice lemon salt pepper 40 g fresh parmesan cheese 5 g fresh basil Method 1 Cut asparagus into 2 5 cm pieces Add 30 ml stock and place in bowl Cover place on base of oven and cook on 1000 W power for 2 minutes 2 Place leeks and 25 g butter in a large ...

Page 112: ... 20 cm heat resistant container with butter pour 2 into it Place container on the middle of the grill tray in the middle shelf position Choose crispy grill and cook for 17 to 18 minutes HUMMUS Ingredients 1 cup chick peas water for soaking 3 cups boiling water 2 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoon turmeric cup tahini sesame paste 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoon olive oil Method 1 Place chick...

Page 113: ...y to decorate The cake will keep for several months SMALL CAKES Makes 12 little cakes Ingredients 100 g butter 100 g sugar 2 eggs beaten 100 g self raising Àour Method 1 Preheat on Convection 170 C 2 Beat the butter which has been kept at room temperature and the sugar until a mousse like consistency is achieved Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each egg is added Mix in the Àour Fill i...

Page 114: ...her 1 minute the mix should have thickened Serve over the sponge CARROT CAKE Makes 12 Ingredients 150 ml sunÀower oil 250 g wholemeal self raising Àour 10 ml baking powder 10 ml cinnamon 5 ml nutmeg 150 g light muscovado sugar 50 g walnuts coarsely chopped 125 g carrots grated 2 ripe bananas mashed 2 eggs beaten Cream Cheese Topping 75 g butter 100 g cream cheese 225 g icing sugar chopped walnuts ...

Page 115: ...uf n cases Crumble small amounts of streusel topping over each muf n 5 Place muf n tin on metal tray in lower shelf position and cook on Convection 170 C for 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and well risen FRUIT SCONES Serves 10 Ingredients 225 g self raising Àour pinch salt 5 ml baking powder 50 g butter 25 g caster sugar 50 g sultanas 75 ml milk beaten egg to glaze Method 1 Sift the Àour salt a...

Page 116: ...e butter in bowl on the base of the oven and melt on 1000 W for 40 to 50 seconds 2 Stir in biscuits and press into base of greased 23 cm deep Àan tin 3 Melt chocolate with milk on 600 W for 1 to 2 minutes Leave to cool slightly 4 Preheat oven on Convection 150 C 5 Mix all the remaining ingredients and stir in chocolate Pour over biscuit base Place tin on metal tray in lower shelf position and cook...

Page 117: ... shelf for a few minutes then transfer to wire cake rack until biscuits are cool Repeat with remaining mixture CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Makes 30 large cookies Ingredients 250 g butter cup brown sugar cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 eggs 3 cups self raising Àour 250 g chocolate bits Method 1 Preheat oven to 180 C 2 Cream butter and sugar together until light and Àuffy Beat in vanilla an...

Page 118: ...s in a small bowl until soft peaks form gradually add extra sugar Add desiccated coconut spread over lling and sprinkle with slivered almonds 5 Place pan on metal tray in the lower shelf position Cook on Convection 180 C for 35 to 40 minutes CARAMEL COCONUT SLICE Makes 19 28 cm pan Ingredients 100 g butter cup plain Àour cup self raising Àour cup coconut cup caster sugar Filling 400 g sweetened co...

Page 119: ...n a bowl on 800 W for 1 to 2 minutes 2 Add sugar honey vanilla essence and eggs and mix well Add Àour and almonds Pour into a greased and lined 20 cm square deep pan 3 Preheat oven to 180 C Place on metal tray in the lower shelf position and cook on 180 C for 30 to 35 minutes Cool completely before removing from a pan CHOCOLATE BROWNIES Makes 20 cm square pan Ingredients 125 g butter 200 g dark ch...

Page 120: ...wave to make this traditional pudding is that it can be made the week before Christmas and stored in a cool dry place Do not attempt to make the pudding earlier than this since the Àavour will not improve with keeping unlike a traditionally steamed pudding CHOCOLATE FUDGE PUDDING Serves 4 Ingredients 50 g margarine 100 g self raising Àour 100 g caster sugar pinch of salt 25 g cocoa or drinking cho...

Page 121: ... the greased pudding basin an pour pudding mixture over 2 Place on base of oven and cook on 600 W for 7 to 8 minutes RICE PUDDING Serves 4 Ingredients 100 g short grain rice 1 litre whole milk 80 g sugar small piece of cinnamon stick 1 vanilla pod Method 1 Place the rice milk and sugar in the bowl Add the cinnamon and split vanilla pod Do not cover Bring to the boil by heating on 1000 W for 7 to 8...

Page 122: ...ed metal tray Cover with cling lm and prove until the dough has doubled in size in a warm place or place in the oven to prove on Convection 40 C for 40 minutes 3 Fill water tank Preheat on Convection 200 C 4 Glaze bread with beaten egg and sprinkle with seeds if desired Place metal tray in oven in the lower shelf position and cook on Convection 200 C for 25 to 30 minuteswith a Steam Shot for 3 min...

Page 123: ...es pinch of salt 1 cups caster sugar 2 teaspoon vinegar 2 tablespoon cornÀour Topping 300 ml cream 1 punnet strawberries hulled and cut in half 2 passionfruit Method 1 Preheat Convection to 140 C 2 Grease and line the metal tray Dust with 1 tablespoon cornÀour Beat egg whites and salt until stiff Gradually add sugar and continue beating until white and glossy and sugar has dissolved Fold vinegar a...

Page 124: ...up caster sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 egg 1 cups plain Àour 1 cup self raising Àour Filling 800 g pie apples cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon arrowroot 1 teaspoon cinnamon Method 1 Preheat oven to Convection on 180 C 2 Using electric beaters or a food processor process all pastry ingredients except Àour until smooth and creamy Add Àours and process until combined Press Ҁ of prepared pastry into th...

Page 125: ...ue mixture over ice cream 4 Cook on 200 C on metal tray in lower shelf position for 5 to 6 minutes Serve immediately CANDIES PEARS Serves 2 Ingredients 300 g one pear or apple 3 4 pieces lime sliced A 40 g castor sugar 65 ml water 1 tablespoon Cointreau at one s preference Method 1 Peel the skin of the pear and cut into 6 pieces from the center 2 Put pear and lime into the microwave safe casserole...

Page 126: ...minutes or until lightly browned CHOCOLATE AND COFFEE TRUFFLES Makes Approximately 24 Ingredients 1 cup icing sugar 4 tablespoon cocoa 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder 60 g plain sweet biscuits crushed 60 g copha 1 teaspoon vanilla essence cup condensed milk chocolate sprinkles Method 1 Sift icing sugar cocoa and coffee into a bowl Add biscuits and mix until well combined Place copha in a small ...

Page 127: ...on nely chopped 1 celery stick nely chopped 1 carrot nely chopped 25 g butter 2 cloves garlic crushed 2 x 400 g cans of tomatoes 3 ml each of basil oregano and ground bay leaves 150 ml red wine or vegetable stock salt and pepper Method 1 Place onion celery carrot butter and garlic in casserole Place on the base of the oven and cook on 1000 W for 4 minutes 2 Add the tomatoes herbs and wine or stock...

Page 128: ...y sauce tomato paste pineapple pieces and juice capsicum cucumber and celery Cook on 1000 W for 9 to 11 minutes stirring every 2 minutes Serve with ham steaks pork chops or chicken HOLLANDAISE SAUCE Ingredients 3 egg yolks 30 ml white wine vinegar 150 g chilled unsalted butter cut into cubes pepper Method 1 Place egg yolks and vinegar in a jug Beat well Drop cubes of butter on top 2 Place jug on t...

Page 129: ...ith onions cover with a lid or pierced cling lm Place on the base of the oven and cook on 600 W for 10 minutes stirring halfway 2 Add all other ingredients and mix well Cover and cook on 600 W for 30 to 35 minutes Cool slightly then pour into a clean sterilized jar Allow to cool thoroughly before chilling ORANGE MARMALADE Makes 3 cups Ingredients 700 g oranges 1 lemon water 3 cups sugar warmed Met...

Page 130: ... and cook uncovered on 1000 W for 15 minutes stirring after every 5 minutes Pour into hot sterilized jars when cool seal MANGO CHUTNEY Makes 3 cups Ingredients 450 g fresh mango sliced 250 g cooking apples peeled cored and sliced 2 tablespoon salt 2 onions nely sliced 300 g brown sugar 150 ml malt vinegar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon chilli powder Method 1 Place mango and apple in a bowl an...

Page 131: ...ave 12 Chicken Breast 13 Chicken Breast with microwave 14 Fresh Fish Fillets 15 Fresh Fish Fillets with microwave 16 Frozen Fish Fillets 17 Frozen Fish Fillets with microwave 18 Fresh Whole Fish 19 Fresh Whole Fish with microwave 20 Rice 21 Rice with microwave Auto Cook Menu 22 Grill Chicken Pieces 23 BBQ Meat Pieces 24 Roast Chicken 25 Roast Beef 26 Roast Lamb 27 Roast Pork 28 Fresh Pizza 29 Froz...

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