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BASICS
BASICS
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BASIC MAYONNAISE
Taste the difference in homemade mayonnaise .
2
LARGE EGG YOLKS*
¼
TEASPOON (1 ML) KO-
SHER SALT
1
TABLESPOON (15 ML)
DIJON-STYLE MUSTARD
1
TEASPOON (5 ML) FRESH
LEMON JUICE OR WHITE
WINE VINEGAR
1 TO 1½ CUPS (250-375 ML)
VEGETABLE OR CANOLA
OIL
Makes about 1½ cups (375 ml)
Approximate preparation time: 5 to 10 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl
of the Cuisinart
®
Food Processor. Process the egg yolks, salt,
mustard and lemon juice until smooth, about 30 seconds.
With the machine running, very gradually drizzle the oil
through the feed tube until mixture thickens. (Adding the oil
through the drizzle hole located in the feed tube pusher will
yield best results.) Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
For fresh herb mayonnaise: process ¹∕³ cup (75 ml) firmly
packed fresh herbs (i.e., parsley, dill, tarragon, basil, etc.),
stems removed, with the yolks before adding the oil.
* Raw egg warning:
Caution is suggested in consuming raw and lightly cooked
eggs due to the slight risk of salmonella or other food-
borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use
only fresh, properly refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs
with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or
whites and
the shell.
For lower-cholesterol mayonnaise, and to avoid using raw
eggs, Egg Beaters
®
may be substituted for the egg yolks.
Nutritional information per serving [1 tablespoon (15 ml)]:
Calories 85 (98% from fat)
|
carb. 0g
|
pro. 0g
|
fat 10g
|
sat. fat 1g
|
chol. 17mg
|
sod. 38mg
|
calc. 2mg
|
fiber 0g
If you have other herbs or nuts,
use them in place of some of the basil and pine nuts .
BASIL PESTO
4
OUNCES (115 G)
REGGIANO PARMIGIANO
CHEESE, CUT INTO
½-INCH (1.25 CM) CUBES
4
GARLIC CLOVES
¾
CUP (175 ML) PINE NUTS
OR WALNUTS, LIGHTLY
TOASTED
6
CUPS (1.5 L) TIGHTLY
PACKED FRESH BASIL
LEAVES, UNBLEMISHED
(ABOUT 20 OUNCES)
½ TO ¾ TEASPOON (2 ML- 3.75 ML)
KOSHER OR SEA SALT
²∕³ TO ¾ CUP (175-250 ML) EXTRA
VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
Makes about 2½ cups (625 ml)
Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work
bowl of the Cuisinart
®
Food Processor. With the machine
running, drop the cheese and garlic through the small feed
tube to process until finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add
the nuts and pulse to chop, about 5 to 6 pulses. Add the
basil leaves and pulse to chop, 10 to 15 times; scrape the
bowl. Add the salt. With the machine running, add the olive
oil in a slow, steady stream through the small feed tube,
processing until combined and emulsion is formed, about 1
minute. Scrape the work bowl.
To store the pesto, transfer to a glass jar or bowl, tap to
remove all air bubbles, even out the surface. Float a layer of
olive oil on top; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. The
pesto will keep for 5 days in the refrigerator, or it may be
frozen.
Nutritional information per serving [1 tablespoon (15 ml)]:
Calories 51 (87% from fat)
|
carb. 1g
|
pro. 1g
|
fat 5g
|
sat. fat 1g
|
chol. 1mg
|
sod. 88mg
|
calc. 34mg
|
fiber 0g