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Fire up your culinary chops.
Cooking is all about learning by doing so let’s work through a few recipes to build your confidence and competence.
Oriental potato bake.
For this spicy, vegetarian feast, we look east. Thanks to 4D hot air in the Series 8 ovens, it couldn’t be easier to prepare. You can place the dish on any of the four racks and the results will be consistently perfect.
Ingredients
Ingredients | Serves 6
Universal pan:
- Potatoes
- 1 kg red-skinned, predominantly waxy potatoes
- 2 aubergines, approx. 700 g
- 3 onions
- 1 clove garlic
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1⁄4 tsp cumin
- 20 g ras el hanout salt
In addition:
- 1⁄2 bunch flat-leaf parsley
- 3 sprigs peppermint
- Greaseproof paper
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C (top/bottom heat). Then, peel and cube the potatoes. Wash the aubergines, halve and cut into half-moons. Peel the onions and the clove of garlic and chop finely. Place all chopped ingredients into a bowl. Add the olive oil, raisins, honey, cumin and ras el hanout. Season to taste with salt.
Settings
- 4D hotair
- 190°C
- Added steam, setting 03
- Cooking time: 30-35 minutes
Tip.
It is the combination of hot spices, honey and raisins that makes this such a special dish. If you like a bit of extra fire, sprinkle some finely chopped red chilli over the bake. Or add a little crushed red pepper and sumac to the potatoes. It's also possible to substitute sweet potatoes for the red-skinned spuds.
Healthy mini meals for your mini me.
Do you struggle to get your kids to eat healthy food? Why not try this recipe that looks like a burger but shhh... it’s better for you.
Mini salmon burger.
Never considered serving salmon to your kids? It could be a real win-win. Not only is the oily fish an excellent source of the high-quality protein kids need to grow, but the omega-3 fatty acids are also essential for brain development and a healthy heart. Best of all, disguised as a burger, kids are more likely to gobble it up.
Ingredients
Ingredients | Serves 4
- ½ small red onion (about 45 g), roughly chopped
- ½ cup tightly packed cilantro
- 700 g salmon fillet, skinless
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup (20 g) panko
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tbsp fresh dill, or dill paste
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Method
Put onions and cilantro into your kitchen machine and pulse until finely chopped. Then add the salmon, egg, panko, dill, sesame oil and soy sauce. Process all the ingredients until they’re smooth and well combined. Next, form the mixture into 14 patties (about 1⁄4 cup of mixture for each patty) and heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties until fully cooked, about 4 minutes on each side.
When the patties are ready, place them in the buns and decorate with lettuce, tomatoes, etc.
Mango and banana smoothie.
Start your family’s morning with a mango bang. After all, one cup of sliced mango provides 25% of your recommended daily dose of vitamin A, while banana is packed with energy-giving carbohydrates. This healthy smoothie is the ultimate kick-start to the day. And not just for the kids.
Method
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor or mixer. Blend for 2 minutes until the smoothie is thick, creamy and lump free. Check its texture and add more milk until you reach your preferred consistency. Last, but not least, enjoy the start of the day with your kids.
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