RECIPE BOOK
CONTENTS Dips Soups Sauces Marinades & Curry Pastes Desserts Mocktails & Cocktails Smoothies & Juices Nut Milks & Butters Baby Food 3 5 8 11 14 17 19 21 23
DIPS Perfect for easy entertaining, these simple dip recipes are healthy and delicious. Each of these recipes can be prepared ahead of time to take the stress out of preparing for your event. Alternatively, store them in the fridge for a quick snack that should last for 2-3 days. Serve with biscuits, bread, corn chips, or carrot sticks. HUMMUS 1 x 400g tin Chickpeas, drained, washed 2 x Garlic cloves 75ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil 1.
BEETROOT DIP 1 x 450g tin Beetroot, drained 250g Cream cheese, softened 1 clove garlic 2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive oil Salt & Pepper , to taste Place beetroot, garlic and olive oil into blender jug and blend on medium speed for 5-10 seconds. Add cream cheese, breaking up into small pieces. Blend on low speed until all ingredients are combined. Season to taste and serve.
SOUPS The Kenmore Professional Blender is the perfect tool in the kitchen for creating warming, healthy soups. So simple to make, the blender will puree and heat the ingredients, for a delicious meal, ready in minutes. Soup is a great way to incorporate extra vegetables into your diet. Now you can enjoy freshly cooked soup any day of the week. PUMPKIN SOUP Serves 4 500g Pumpkin, peeled, de-seeded & chopped 1 cup Vegetable stock or water 1 Brown onion peeled and quartered.
BROCCOLI SOUP Serves 4 2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ medium Brown onion, quartered 1 stalk Celery, roughly chopped 1 medium Potato, peeled & chopped 4 cups broccoli, including stems, roughly chopped 2 cups vegetable stocker or water 1 ½ cup milk Place olive oil in a pan or saucepan on medium heat. Add onion and celery to blender and chop on medium speed. Remove onion and celery from the blender and soften in a pan. Add back to the blender, with stock, milk, broccoli and potato.
TOMATO, ZUCCHINI & BASIL SOUP Serves 4 ½ small Red onion 2 cloves Garlic 2 cups Vegetable stock, or water 1 Zucchini 4 medium tomatoes ½ bunch Basil Extra Virgin Olive Oil, to garnish Salt & Pepper to taste Place onion, garlic, vegetable stock, zucchini and tomatoes into the blender jug and blend on low speed. Gradually increase the speed to maximum and blend for approximately 5 minutes, or until steaming. Add basil and blend for further 5 seconds. Season to taste and serve.
SAUCES A staple in any kitchen, sauces can be the finishing touch that separates a good meal from a great one. Simple sauces made with the Kenmore Professional Blender can be added to pasta, rice or sandwiches for an extra hit of flavour.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO ¾ cup Sun-dried tomatoes 1/3 cup toasted Pine nuts 1 clove Garlic 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt & Pepper, to taste Place tomatoes, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan and a small amount of olive oil into the blender jug and blend on low speed. Slowly increase the speed and add more olive oil until the desired consistency is reached. You may need to turn off the blender and scrape down the sides. Continue blending until all ingredients are evenly pureed.
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 x 400g tin Diced tomatoes Handful of fresh herbs such as thyme, oregano &basil (alternative: 1 tbsp mixed dried herbs) Salt & Pepper, to taste Place onion and garlic into the blender jug and blend on medium speed for 5-10 seconds or until roughly chopped. Add to a saucepan on medium heat and soften. Place the tomatoes and herbs into the blender jug and blend on medium for 10-15 seconds, or until smooth. Add to the saucepan, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly.
MARINADES & CURRY PASTES Add a flavour boost to your dishes with these simple marinades & curry pastes. Nothing can compare to the fresh taste of a home-made curry paste or marinade. They can also be stored in the fridge for a couple of days for convenience. These are sure to be a favourite at meal times.
KORMA CURRY PASTE 2 cloves Garlic 1 thumb sized piece of Ginger ½ tsp Cayenne pepper 1 tsp Garam masala ½ tsp Salt 2 tbsp Vegetable oil 1 medium tomato 2 Green chillies 2 tbsp Blanched almonds 2 tsp Cumin seeds 1 tsp Coriander seeds 1 bunch Fresh coriander Place all ingredients in the blender jug and blend, gradually increasing the speed to maximum. Blend until a smooth paste is formed. Use the tamper to push ingredients to the blades.
GRILLED LEMON & HERB CHICKEN 4 Lemons, juiced 5 sprigs Rosemary, stalk removed 5 sprigs Sage, leaves only 10 sprigs Thyme, leaves only 3 cloves Garlic ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Place all ingredients except olive oil in the blender and blend on low speed. Gradually increase speed to maximum and slowly add the olive oil through the small hole in the lid. Marinade your favourite cut of chicken overnight, then grill on the barbecue for best results.
DESSERTS Desserts in the Kenmore Professional Blender can be deliciously healthy, or wickedly sweet. Ice-creams are simple to make and will impress friends and family alike. Simple recipes like the Chantilly Cream highlight the versatility and power of this machine. BANANA & HONEY ICE-CREAM Serves 6 2 Bananas, peeled, roughly chopped, frozen 2 tbsp Honey 175ml Milk 1 1/2 cups Ice cubes Place all ingredients in the blender jug and blend on low speed.
MANGO SORBET Serves 4 ½ cup Sugar ½ cup Water 4 large Mangoes, peeled, deseeded & frozen Place sugar and water in a small saucepan over a low heat until dissolved. Increase heat to high and bring to the boil. Cook, without stirring, for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool and place in the fridge overnight. Place all ingredients in the blender, and blend on low speed. Gradually increase the speed to maximum, and use the tamper to push the ingredients down on to the blade and blend completely.
CHOCOLATE & MINT MOUSSE Serves 6 200g Dark chocolate 1 tbsp Butter 50g Mint flavoured chocolate bar 300ml Thickened cream 1 tbsp Caster sugar Place chocolate, butter and 2 tbsp cream into a saucepan or bain-marie and melt on low heat stirring regularly. Allow to cool slightly. Place thickened cream and sugar into the blender jug and blend on low speed. Gradually increase the speed to maximum and blend for 5-10 seconds or until desired consistency is reached. Do not over whip.
MOCKTAILS & COCKTAILS There are literally thousands of cocktail recipes that have been created over the years. We have provided a small selection here, but there is endless potential for cocktail preparation with the Kenmore Professional Blender. The non-alcoholic mocktail versions are a great alternative for a refreshing summer drink.
COFFEE FRAPPE 3 scoops Vanilla ice-cream 1 cup Ice 1 cup Brewed Coffee, chilled ½ cup Milk 2 tbsp Sugar Syrup 120ml Irish Cream Liqueur Whipped Thickened Cream Cocoa powder Place all ingredients except cream and cocoa into the blender jug and blend on low speed. Gradually increase the speed to maximum until well combined. Pour into a glass, top with whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa. Serve. Note: Sugar syrup consists of equal parts sugar and water brought to a boil in a saucepan and allowed to cool.
SMOOTHIES & JUICES Smoothies and juices in the Kenmore Professional Blender are easy to make & provide a refreshing way to include more fruits & vegetables into your diet. HEALTHY GREEN SMOOTHIE 1 cup water ¾ cup Kale, ribs and stems removed 1 stalk Celery 1 banana 1 Apple, cored & quartered ½ cup Ice ½ Lemon, juiced Place all ingredients into the blender jug and blend on low speed. Gradually increase the speed to maximum until well combined.
PEACH & HONEY SMOOTHIE 1 Peach, sliced, frozen ½ banana 1 tbsp Honey 1 cup milk ½ cup Ice Place all ingredients into the blender jug and blend on low speed. Gradually increase the speed to maximum until well combined. ALMOND & CINNAMON MILKSHAKE 1 ½ cups Almond milk 1 tsp Vanilla extract 1 tsp Cinnamon Place all ingredients into the blender jug and blend on low speed. Gradually increase the speed to maximum until well combined.
NUT MILKS & BUTTERS Nut milks are a healthy alternative to cow’s milk for vegetarians or those with food allergies. Making your own at home ensures that you can control the amount of sugar and flavourings that are added to your diet. Nut butters and spreads are a delicious, homemade version of your favourites that everyone will love. ALMOND MILK 1 cup almonds Water for soaking nuts 3 cups Water ½ tsp Vanilla extract (optional) Bring a small pot of water to boil.
PEANUT BUTTER 3 cups Peanuts 2 tbsp Vegetable oil Place all ingredients into the blender jug and blend on low speed. Increase the speed to maximum and press the peanuts onto the blade using the tamper until a paste forms. Store in an air tight container at room temperature. HAZELNUT & BRAZIL NUT BUTTER 1 ½ cups Hazelnuts 1 ½ cups Brazil nuts ¼ cup Vegetable oil Place all ingredients into the blender jug and blend on low speed.
BABY FOOD Every parent wants the best for their baby. Nutrition is an important factor in the well-being of your child. The Kenmore Professional Blender presents a simple, yet effective way to ensure your child gets the very best nutritional start to life. APPLE PUREE 4-5 medium Apples, peeled and cored ½ cup Water Pinch Cinnamon Chop the apples roughly and place in a saucepan with the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
BEEF & VEGETABLE PUREE 2 tsp Vegetable oil ½ medium Brown onion 1 clove Garlic 1 stalk Celery 1 small Carrot 1 tomato 150g Lean beef, cubed(alternative: minced beef) 1/3 cup beef stock or water Place all ingredients except beef and stock into blender jug and blend on medium speed for 5-10 seconds or until roughly chopped. Add to a saucepan on medium heat and soften. Place the cubed beef into the blender jug and pulse 3-5 times, or until minced (skip this step if using minced beef).
