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•
For h
ho
ott cch
ho
occo
olla
atte
e, break up 40g
(1½ oz) good dark chocolate, at
least 60% cocoa solids.
Heat 250ml (9fl oz) a cupful of
milk, until just boiling. Remove
from heat and drop in the
chocolate. Wait a minute for it to
soften and then whiz with the
Dualit hand blender using the top
button. Then change to the turbo
setting to froth. Serve immediately
•
The Dualit hand blender is so
handy for b
blle
en
nd
diin
ng
g sso
ou
up
pss – thick
cream soups of winter vegetables
for a nourishing lunch for one or
two, cold summer soups, or posh
soups for smart dinners
There are two soup recipes in this
booklet, but simply cooking some
chopped onion in a little butter or
oil and adding almost any
vegetables (including leftovers and
salad greens), or a tin of beans
(rinsed), some stock, herbs or
curry powder, a spoon of crème
frâiche and/or a dash of wine can
The importance of good quality and
fresh ingredients will make a huge
difference to any recipe. Remember,
the fresher the better and quality over
quantity.
•
for the best results, try to use
good quality oils and condiments
A sour, bitter or rancid oil can
spoil a recipe, whereas a drizzle
of good quality, cold-pressed
olive oil can lift a dish
•
Sea salt, such as Maldon or other
sea salt crystals, are more
expensive than table salt, but are
unsullied by processing and
additives, and well worth the
extra expense. They taste better
and are a pleasure to handle
•
Pepper is always best freshly
milled and Parmesan cheese
should be freshly grated
DAILY USES FOR YOUR HAND BLENDER
Get in the habit of using your hand
blender and bring a bit of fun into
the preparation of quick meals, snacks
and drinks.
•
FFrru
uiitt ssm
mo
oo
otth
hiie
ess are fashionable,
healthy and a great pick-me-up
for the “morning after”. Break a
banana into a tall jug and add a
handful of one or two fruits, e.g.
strawberries, blueberries, mango,
pear or apple, with a teaspoon of
honey and/or wheatgerm. Blitz
with the blender to a rough
pulp. With the blender running,
gradually pour in some milk to
the consistency you like and the
smoothie is ready to drink
•
No need to go out for a ffrro
otth
hy
y
cco
offffe
ee
e. Bring some semi-skimmed
milk to the boil in a pan and whiz
to a froth using the turbo button.
Pour into a cup of hot coffee and
stir in gently without breaking the
bubbles - also good with instant
coffee
INGREDIENTS
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