Rachel Allen RAFPI User manual

Model No. RAFP1
Instructions and Guarantee
food
PROCESSOR
RACHEL ALLEN
RACHEL ALLEN

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Important Safeguards
When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
For Your Safety
Read all instructions carefully, even if you are
familiar with the appliance.
1. Read all instructions before using the
appliance. It is suggested that you keep
these instructions in a safe place for future
reference.
2. Your voltage must correspond to the voltage
printed on the bottom of the appliance.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not
put the motor housing (base), cord or plug in
water or other liquid.
4. Young children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before
putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning.
6. Avoid contact with moving parts at all times.
7. Do not operate the appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or if it is dropped or damaged
in any manner. Return the appliance to
the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
8. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended or sold by the manufacturer
may cause re, electric shock or injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a
table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
11. Keep hands and utensils away from moving
blades or discs while processing food to
reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or
damage to the food processor. A scraper may
by used but must be used only when the food
processor is not running.
12. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully. When
handling the chopper blade , always hold it by
the upper plastic part.
13. To reduce the risk of injury, never place
cutting blades or discs on the base without
rst placing the bowl in it’s correct position.
14. ALWAYS ENSURE the cover is securely
locked in place before operating the
appliance
15. Never feed food by hand. Always use food
pusher.
16. Always operate the blender with the lid in
place.
18. Always allow hot liquids to cool before
attempting to blend.
19. Do not use the appliance if the juicer lter is
damaged or broken.
PLEASE NOTE: ALWAYS ENSURE THE
COVER IS SECURELY LOCKED INTO
POSITION BEFORE TRYING TO OPERATE
THE APPLIANCE. IF THE COVER IS
NOT LOCKED CORRECTLY THEN THE
APPLIANCE WILL NOT OPERATE
Compulsory Warning
If the supply cord is damaged, the cord must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
This product has not been designed for any uses
other than those specied in this booklet.
Save These Instructions
For household use only

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Connection to the
Mains Supply
Check that the voltage marked on the product
corresponds with your supply voltage.
This product is tted with a 13A plug complying with
BS1363. If this plug is unsuitable or needs to be
replaced, please note the following:
This product is double insulated and therefore does
not require an earth connection.
Important: The wires in the mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
BLUE – NEUTRAL
BROWN – LIVE
This appliance is tted with a plug which has a
13 amp fuse. Should the fuse fail, then it must be
replaced with an ASTA approved fuse (conforming to
BS1362) of the same rating. If you need to replace the
plug or if the plug is of the incorrect type for your
socket, remove it and replace it with an appropriate
plug. Dispose of the old plug safely.
Important: The wires in the mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Blue=neutral, Brown=live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not
correspond with the coloured markings in your plug,
proceed as follows:
Connect the BROWN wire to the terminal marked ‘L’
or coloured RED.
Connect the BLUE wire to the terminal marked
‘N’ or coloured BLACK.
NOTE:-The ‘L’ or ‘N’ wire must NOT be
connected to the EARTH terminal marked ‘E’
or coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW.
If in doubt consult a qualied electrician who
will be pleased to do this for you. This product
conforms to EC Directive 92/31/EEC with
respect to
Electromagnetic Compatibility.
NON-REWIREABLE MAINS PLUG
If your appliance is supplied with a
nonrewireable
plug tted to the mains lead, you will nd that it
incorporates a fuse, the value of which is
indicated either on the base of the plug or
on the fuse carrier. Should the fuse need
replacing, you must use an
ASTA approved one (conforming to BS1362) of
the same rating.
If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be
used until a replacement is obtained from an
electrical supplier.
If you need to remove the plug, cut it from
the mains lead and immediately dispose of it.
Never attempt to re-use this plug or insert it into
a socket outlet as there is a very great risk of
an electric shock.

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Important information
Please read all the following instructions carefully.
For your protection, your Food Processor has
a double safety device so that it cannot run
unless the main lid (20) is locked in place and
the security cover (1) is closed or the blender
(12) is also locked in place.
Please Note :
A. To open security cover (1) or remove blender
(12), you must rst remove the main lid.
B. To operate the food processor, the security
cover (1) must be properly closed. Push the
button (2) for opening the security cover (1).
C. To operate the blender (12) main lid (20) must
be locked in place.
D. When operating the blender (12), make sure
that all attachments are rst removed from the
food processor bowl (13).
E. Do not attempt to use both the blender and
food processor at the same time.
F. Do not attempt to override the security cover
(1) interlock mechanism or the main lid
interlock.
Getting to Know Your
Food Processor
1 SECURITY LID
2 BUTTON FOR OPENING SECURITY LID
3 ON / OFF BUTTON
4 PULSE BUTTON
5 MOTOR HOUSING
6 MOTOR SHAFT
7 JUICE EXTRACTOR
8 BLADE HOLDER
9 SPATULA
10 BLADES (SHREDDING FINE & COARSE
SLICING FINE & COARSE, GRATING AND
FRENCH FRIES )
11 PLASTIC WHISKING ATTACHMENT
12 BLENDER
13 BOWL
14 PUSHER OF JUICE EXTRACTOR LID
15 LID OF JUICE EXTRACTOR
16 JUICER
17 REAMER
18 LID OF BLENDER
19 SMALL LID OF BLENDER
20 MAIN LID
21 PUSHER OF MAIN LID
22 CHOPPING BLADE
23 DOUGH BLADE
24 CHOPPING BLADE PROTECTOR
25 BLADE STAND
26 BLADE STAND COVER

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Instructions for use
Control Panel
• Close the security cover. Position the bowl
(13) on its housing and lock the main lid (20).
Turn the On/Off button (3) to the required
speed.
• For intermittent use, press the “PULSE” button
(4)
(1) Food Processing
CAUTION : Make sure that the unit is
unplugged from power source and the On/Off
button is “OFF” before inserting or removing
any attachments and before cleaning.
WARNING : Use extreme caution, blades are
sharp.
• Close the security cover (1). Do not attempt to
force the cover interlock mechanism.
IMPORTANT : The food processing unit
will not operate if the security cover is not
closed. This must be done before the bowl
is locked in place.
WARNING : To reduce risk of injury, never
place the cutting blade on the base without rst
placing the bowl in the correct location.
• Place the bowl (13) on the motor block (5).
(There is no need to turn it – it will lock in
place by itself)
• Place the chopping blade (22) on the shaft
inside the bowl.
• Make sure that the chopping blade is correctly
positioned in place.
• Place the ingredients to be processed in the
bowl (13).
WARNING : Use extreme caution – Blades
are sharp, handle carefully. Always hold the
chopping blade by the upper plastic part. After
using the chopping blade, always take it out of
the bowl (13) before removing the processed
food. Always store the chopping blade with its
protective cap (24) on. Place the main lid (20)
on the bowl and guide the nozzle on the lid into
the safety lock opening in the motor block, until
you hear it snap in place. Turn the appliance on.
• Keep hands and utensils away from the cutting
blade while chopping food, to reduce the risk
of severe injury to persons or damage to the
food chopper. A scraper may be used, but must
be used only when the food processor is not
running.
• Never feed food by hand. Always use the food
pusher (21)
• Do not leave the appliance unsupervised when
it is operating i.e. when it is “ON”
Processing Examples :
The processing times indicated below are approximate and also depend on the quality of the food to be
processed and the degree of neness you require.
Food Processing :
Product Quantity Recommended Levels Operation Times
Meat 700g. Max 10 – 20 sec.
Onions 700g. 10-15 10 – 20 sec.
Nuts 600g. 20-Max 10– 20 sec.
Fish 700g. 1-20 10 – 20 sec.
Cheese 700g. 1-20 10 – 20 sec.
Liquids (soup) 700g. 1-20 20 sec.
Carrots 700g. 15-20 20 sec.
Bread 4 pieces 15-20 10 – 20 sec.
Apples 700g. 20-Max 10 – 20 sec.
Parsley Max 4 bundles Max 10 sec.
Mayonnaise Max 4 cups/1 lt. 20-Max 20 sec.

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(2) Dough Making
CAUTION : Make sure that the unit is
unplugged from the power source and the
On/Off button is in the “OFF” position before
inserting or removing attachments
• Make sure the security cover (1) is closed.
• Place the bowl on the motor block.
• Insert the dough blade (23) on the shaft inside
the bowl.
• Place ingredients in the bowl.
• Place the main lid (20) and lock it..
• Maximum capacity for processing dough is
based on the mixture of 600g. of our plus
400 gr. of water in order to obtain 1 kg. of
dough. When preparing knead –dough, do not
operate the machine longer than 20 seconds
afterwards wait at least two minutes before
operating the machine again.
• For your safety, keep the pusher in its place
while operating the appliance.
(3) Whisking
CAUTION: Make sure that the unit is unplugged
from power source and the On/Off button is in
the “OFF” position before inserting or removing
attachments.
• Make sure the security cover (1) is closed.
• Place the bowl on the motor block.
• Place the Plastic whisking attachment ( 11)
into the bowl.
• Place the ingredients in the bowl.
• Place the main lid (20) and lock it.
• Recommended speed level for whipping is
maximum.
• For your safety, the pusher must stay in its
place while operating the appliance. Keep
hands, hair, clothing as well as spatulas
and other utensils away from beaters during
operation to reduce the risk of injury to person,
and/or damage to the appliance.
IMPORTANT WARNING:
Never use the whisking attachment for dough
kneading.
(4) Citrus Juicer
CAUTION : Always operate the juicer only at
minimum speed (MIN)
CAUTION : Make sure that the unit is
unplugged from power source and the On/Off
button is in the “OFF” position before inserting
or removing attachments.
• Make sure the security cover (1) is closed.
• Place the bowl on the motor block.
• Place the citrus juicer lter (16) on the bowl
and lock it by turning it.
• Put on the juicer reamer (17)
• Operation speed level for citrus juicing is MIN.
Do not operate the juicer at higher speed.
(5) Continuous Slicer / Shredder
CAUTION : Make sure that the unit is
unplugged from power source and the On/Off
button is in the “OFF” position before inserting
or removing attachments.
• Make sure security cover (1) is closed.
• Place the bowl on the motor block.
WARNING : Use extreme caution – blades are
sharp. Handle carefully.
• Place the blade of your choice on the blade
– holder (8)
• Place the blade holder (8) into the bowl.
• Place the main lid on the bowl and lock in
place.
• For your safety, always use the pusher (21)
to press down the ingredients never feed food
by hand. Moving parts: keep ngers out of
discharge opening.
• Do not overload the bowl. In one operation,
you can process maximum 1.5 kg. of food.
Processing Examples
For Parmesan cheese
Recommended speed level is between 10-15
(Cheese) For thick slicing
Recommended speed level is between 10-15
(Cabbage, carrots onions) For thin slicing
Recommended speed level is between 10-15
(Cabbage, carrots onions) For thin shredding
Recommended speed level is between 10-15
(Carrots, cucumbers, cabbage)
For thick shredding:
Recommended speed level is between 10-15
(Potatoes) For French fries
Recommended speed level is between 10-15

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(6) Blender
CAUTION : Make sure the unit is unplugged
from power source and the On/Off button is in
the “OFF” position before inserting or removing
attachments.
• First, remove the bowl (13) and main lid (20).
• Open the security cover by pushing the button
(2). (Security cover can be opened only after
the main lid (20) is removed)
• Place the blender on its housing.
• WARNING : Use extreme caution – blades are
sharp. Handle carefully.
• Position the bowl without any attachments
onto its housing, put the main lid on and lock it
in place.
IMPORTANT : Blender will not operate when
lid (20) is not locked in place. The bowl must be
empty and without attachments when blender
is used.
• Place the lids of the blender (18, 19)
• Recommended speed levels for blending
are between 5-Max. For soft vegetables and
fruits (e. g: banana), start with the low speed
then increase according to your needs. For
hard vegetables and fruits (e. g: carrots)
always use the highest speed or Max. Do not
load the blender with more than 300 gr. of
hard vegetable in one time. Do not operate
continuously more than 20 sec. In one time.
• You can crush 10 oz. of ice cubes in 15-20
sec. in the blender.
CAUTION : To prevent spilling, do not operate
the blender with more than 1000 ml. of soft
liquid (e. g: soup).
• Always operate the blender with cover in
place.
• When blending hot liquids, remove the small
lid (19)
• Avoid contact with moving parts at all times.
• Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas
and other utensils out of the container while
blending, to reduce the risk of severe injury to
persons or damage to the blender. A spatula
may be used, but must be used only when the
unit is not running.
• To remove the blender, you must rst remove
the main lid (20)
(7) Juice Extractor
CAUTION : Make sure unit is unplugged from
power source and On/Off button is in “OFF”
position
• Make sure the security cover is closed.
• Place the bowl on the motor unit.
• Insert the juice extractor lter (7)
• Put on the juice extractor lid (15) and lock it.
• The recommended speed level is MAX. for
juice extracting.
• For your safety, always use the pusher to
press down the ingredient.
• Always make sure juicer lid is locked securely
in place before motor is turned on. Do not
remove the juice extractor lid (15) while
operating.
• Be sure to turn switch to “OFF” position
after each use. Make sure the motor
stops completely and unplug unit before
disassembling.
• During use, turn “OFF the appliance to clean
the pulp that remains in the lter, with the help
of the spatula (9)
• Do not put your ngers of other objects into
the juicer opening while it is in operation. If
food becomes lodged in the opening, use the
food pusher (21) or another piece of fruit or
vegetable to push it down. When this method
of removing food lodged in the opening
is not possible, turn the motor “OFF” and
disassemble juicer to remove the remaining
food.

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Service
This product is manufactured to the highest standards,
for more information or if you have a query with the
product which is not covered in this manual, please
contact our Customer Support Team on the telephone
number or the email address below.
Customer Helpline: 0844 800 7850
Email Address: [email protected]
Disposal of the Product
Please do not dispose of this product as household
waste. The appliance should be taken to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment.
For more detailed information, please contact your
local council, household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
WEEE Registration Number: WEE/FC0057TS
Cleaning and maintenance
CAUTION : Make sure the unit is unplugged
from power and the On/Off button is in the “OFF”
position before cleaning.
• Never immerse the unit or cord or plug in water.
• Clean the motor block with a damp cloth only.
• Only the stainless steel blades can be washed in the
dishwasher.
• All other parts can be cleaned in warm soapy water
using regular Washing Up liquid.
• Cleaning the blender :
- Fill with soapy warm water.
- Replace the cover.
- Run blender at maximum speed for 30 seconds.
Rinse and repeat if necessary.

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Fill out the following details and le with your
purchase invoice.
RETAIN & FILE WITH YOUR RECEIPT.
Your Purchase Receipt/Invoice is proof of date
of purchase. You must be able to present it at
the place of purchase to obtain a replacement or
service under warranty.
Premium Appliance Brands Ltd reserves the right
to discontinue items, modify designs and change
specications without incurring obligation. Whilst
every effort is made to ensure that descriptions,
specications and other information in this
publication is correct, no warranty is given in
respect thereof and the company shall not be
liable for any errors therein.
Purchased from:
Date of Purchase:
NOTE: Consistent with our continuing
product development policy,
improvements may have been made
which render the contents of this
package slightly different to that shown.
Warranty
This guarantee does not confer any rights other
than those expressly set out below and does
not cover any claims for consequential loss or
damage.
This guarantee is offered as an additional benet
and does not affect your statutory rights as a
consumer.
This guarantee is valid in the UK and Ireland only.
Premium Appliance Brands Ltd warrant this
product for a period of 1 year from the date of
purchase for all parts defective in workmanship or
materials.
The product or defective parts will be replaced
free of charge.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
1. This warranty is only valid for appliances
used according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
2. This appliance must not be modied or
changed in any way.
3. Connection must be to the voltage
requirements as specied in the ratings label
located on the product.
4. The manufacturer does not accept liability
for any direct or consequential damage,
loss or other expense arising from misuse
or incorrect installation and operation of the
appliance.
5. Warranty will only be given where proof of
purchase is provided, e.g. original invoice.
6. Not designed or warranted for industrial or
commercial use.
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recipes
your favourite toppings, such as:
Mozzarella (approximately 450g (1lb) for 12 pizzas)
Slices of chorizo or pepperoni sausage
Small florets of broccoli
Cherry tomatoes
Peppers
Small red onions
Olives and anchovies (if your children like them)
1 First, make the pizza dough. Place the flour, salt and sugar in a big mixing bowl. Rub in the butter, add
the yeast and mix together. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients, add the oil and most, but
not all, of the warm water and mix to a loose dough. Add more water or flour, if needed.
2 Take the dough out of the bowl and let it sit on a lightly floured worktop, covered with a tea towel, for
5 minutes. Then knead the dough for 10 minutes or until it feels smooth and slightly springy. You can
also do this in a food mixer with the dough hook – it takes half the time. Let the dough relax for a few
minutes again.
3 Shape and measure into 12 equal balls of dough, each weighing about 100g (4oz). Lightly brush the balls
of dough with olive oil. If you have time, cover the oiled dough with cling film and put into the fridge for
30 minutes. The dough will be easier to handle when cold but it can also be used immediately.
4 Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F), Gas mark 8.
5 To make the sauce, lay the tomatoes on a baking tray, cut side up. Add the garlic, drizzle with olive
oil and balsamic vinegar, and season with salt, pepper and sugar. Cook in the oven for 20–30 minutes,
until the tomatoes are completely soft and blistered. Remove and liquidise and strain. Season again to
taste. The sauce needs to be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. If it needs thickening, place in a
saucepan, bring to the boil and reduce to thicken, which could take up to 10 minutes.
6 Prepare your toppings. Grate the mozzarella; boil the broccoli florets in water until just al dente (about
5 minutes), then drain and plunge into iced water to refresh; halve the cherry tomatoes; deseed and
slice the peppers into strips and quarter the red onions, then roast in the hot oven for 10 minutes with
a drizzle of olive oil, thyme leaves, salt and pepper.
7 Place on a flat sheet or an upside-down baking tray in the oven – it’s easier to slide the pizza on and
off if the surface does not have a lip. Then, on a floured work surface, roll each ball of dough out to a
disc about 25cm (10in) in diameter – if you have semolina or fine polenta you can use this to dust your
worktop instead of flour.
8 Place a pizza base on a second, cool upside-down floured tray, spread with a little tomato sauce and
sprinkle with your chosen toppings and cheese.
9 Slide the pizza off the cool tray onto the hot tray in the centre of the oven and cook for 5–10 minutes,
depending on the heat of the oven and the thickness of the pizza, until the pizza is golden underneath
and bubbling on top. I find it best to cook just one or two pizzas at a time.
Homemade Pizzas with Quick Yeast Dough
Our children love making pizzas, and it keeps them amused for ages because they can choose their own
toppings and create their own designs. This recipe has less salt and sugar than most shop-bought pizzas, and
no hidden additives. Place as many toppings as you need in individual bowls and let the children make up
their own combinations – with a little guidance, if necessary.
makes about 12 25cm (10in) diameter pizzas
for the pizza dough
700g (11/2lb) strong white flour
1 rounded tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
50g (2oz) butter
15g packet (2 x 71/2g sachets) fast-acting yeast
3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for brushing
350–400ml (12–14fl oz) lukewarm water
for the tomato sauce
600g (1lb 7oz) ripe fresh tomatoes, halved
3 cloves of garlic, peeled and kept whole
5 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Salt, freshly ground black pepper and sugar

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Oaty Shortbread
These lovely biscuits are surprisingly delicate even though they contain hearty oats. They make a perfect
afternoon treat.
makes about 40 biscuits
vegetarian
275g (10oz) oats
100g (4oz) plain flour
150g (5oz) caster sugar
Rhubarb and Custard Tart
Rhubarb and custard make such a great old-fashioned combination, and I love making them into a tart. As
a child, we always made this with our own rhubarb, fresh from the garden. We always knew summer was
approaching when the first rhubarb appeared.
serves 4–6
vegetarian
for the pastry
150g (5oz) plain flour
25g (1oz) icing sugar
100g (4oz) butter
1 egg, whisked
for the filling
4 egg yolks
4 generous tbsp honey (about 100g/4oz)
300ml (1/2pint) double cream
225g (8oz) rhubarb, trimmed and sliced into 2cm (3/4in)
lengths (if the stalks are very wide, cut them in half
lengthways first)
1 First, make the pastry. Place the flour and icing sugar in a medium-sized bowl. Rub in the butter,
then add most of the egg (you probably won’t need it all) to make the dough come together. Add a
tablespoon of water to the remaining egg to make egg wash, and reserve. Slightly flatten the pastry,
cover and place in the fridge for about 30 minutes (or 10 minutes in the freezer), until chilled.
2 Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F), Gas mark 4. Grease a 23cm (9in) shallow tart tin with a removable
base with a little butter.
3 When you are ready to roll out the pastry, remove it from the fridge and place between two sheets of
cling film that are larger than your tart tin. Using a rolling pin, roll out the pastry until it’s about 5mm
(1/4in) thick and large enough to line the base and sides of the prepared tin. Remove the top layer of
cling film and place the pastry upside down (cling film side facing up) in the tart tin. Press into the edges,
cling film still attached, and, using your thumb, ‘cut’ the pastry on the edge of the tin to give a neat finish.
Remove the cling film and pop the pastry in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
4 Next, ‘blind bake’ the pastry case to partially cook it before adding its filling. Line the pastry with
greaseproof paper (leaving plenty to come up the sides), fill with baking beans or dried pulses (you can
use these over and over), and bake for about 10 minutes in the oven, until the pastry feels dry. Remove
the paper and beans, brush with a little egg white and return to the oven for 4–5 minutes. Take out of
the oven and put to one side while you prepare the filling.
5 In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the yolks with the honey, add the cream and mix. Pour the custard into
the case almost to the top, then arrange the rhubarb on top. It can be easier to do all this while the case
is sitting on a rack in the oven to avoid spilling the mixture. Bake for 30 minutes or until just set. Let
cool to room temperature.
1/2tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 level tsp salt
225g (8oz) butter, softened
1 Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F), Gas mark 4.
2 Whiz the oats in a food processor until they are quite fine. Then add the remaining ingredients and whiz
again until the dough comes together.
3 Roll out the dough on a floured work surface to a thickness of about 5mm (1/4in). Cut into squares,
circles or shapes with biscuit cutters and place on baking trays (no need to grease or line).
4 Bake in the oven for 15–20 minutes or until pale golden and slightly firm. Remove from the oven and
carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool. These will keep for five or six days in an airtight container, and
they freeze well too.

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Lemon Tart
This timeless recipe was given to me by a friend, Ka, and I adore it. It’s really light and creamy, and not quite
as heavy and intense as many other lemon tarts, yet still wonderfully fresh and zesty.
serves 4–6
vegetarian
for the pastry
175g (6oz) flour
Pinch of salt
100g (4oz) butter (from the fridge)
25g (1oz) caster sugar
1 egg, divided and the white lightly whisked
for the filling
3 eggs
125g (41/2oz) granulated sugar
Juice andfinely grated zest of 2 lemons
100ml (4fl oz) double cream to serve
Icing sugar
1 First, make the pastry, which can be done a day in advance of filling and serving. Sieve the flour and
salt into a large bowl. Cut the butter into small cubes and rub into the flour until the mixture is like
crumbs. Add the sugar and gently mix in with a fork. Drizzle in the egg yolk and lightly stir it into the
mixture with a knife until the mixture sticks. If the mixture does not come together, add 1–2 teaspoons
of water. Roll out the pastry into a round about 2cm (3/4in) thick, then cover and chill for at least 45
minutes in the fridge.
2 Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F), Gas mark 5. Grease a 23cm (9in) shallow tart tin with a removable
base with a little butter.
3 When you are ready to roll out the pastry, remove it from the fridge. Place the pastry between two
sheets of cling film, which should be larger than your tart tin. Using a rolling pin, roll out the pastry until
it’s about 3mm (1/8in) thick and large enough to line the base and sides of the prepared tin. Make sure to
keep it round, if the tin is round, and large enough to line the base and sides of the tin. Remove the top
layer of cling film and place the pastry upside down (cling film side facing up) in the tart tin. Press into
the edges, cling film still attached and, using your thumb, ‘cut’ the pastry on the edge of the tin to give a
neat finish. Remove the cling film and pop the pastry in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
4 Next, ‘blind bake’ the pastry case. Blind baking is a way of partially cooking a pastry case before adding
its filling. Line the pastry with greaseproof paper when cold (leaving plenty to come up the sides), fill
with baking beans or dried pulses (you can use these over and over), and bake for 15–20 minutes in the
oven, until the pastry feels dry. Remove the paper and beans, brush with a little egg white and return to
the oven for 2 minutes. Take out of the oven and put to one side while you prepare the filling.
5 Lower the heat (or heat to this temperature if filling the case the next day) to 120°C (250°F), Gas mark
1/2.
6 To make the filling, place the eggs and sugar in a medium-sized bowl and, using an electric hand mixer,
whisk until pale and creamy (about 10 minutes). You can also do this in a food processor. Add the
lemon juice and zest and mix for another 5 minutes, then pour in the cream and mix for a further 5
minutes. Carefully pour the filling into the cooked pastry case in the tin, so it does not spill. Return to
the oven and bake for 25–35 minutes or until the filling has just set in the centre.
7 Remove from the oven, allow to cool for about 10 minutes before removing the tart from the tin and
transferring to a plate or cake stand. When it’s cool, dredge icing sugar over the top, and cut into slices
to serve.

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Chocolate and Rosemary Mousse with Rosemary
Shortbread
The flavour of the rosemary-infused chocolate makes for a very surprising but wonderfully intense treat.
Serve this mousse with rosemary shortbread to complement this unique and interesting dessert.
serves 4–6
and makes 36 biscuits
vegetarian
for the chocolate and rosemary mousse
100g (4oz) good-quality
dark chocolate
100ml (31/2fl oz) single cream
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
2 eggs, separated
for the rosemary shortbread
300g (11oz) butter, at room temperature
150g (5oz) caster sugar, plus
2 tsp for the topping (optional)
250g (9oz) flour
75g (3oz) rice flour (available at health food shops)
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 First make the mousse. Chop the chocolate finely. Put the cream and rosemary into a medium-sized
saucepan and heat up to the boil. Turn off the heat and leave to infuse for 5 minutes. Then strain into
a bowl, discard the chopped rosemary and rinse out the pan. Place the cream back in the cleaned
saucepan and bring back up to the boil, add the chocolate to the cream and stir it around until the
chocolate melts in the cream. Whisk in the egg yolks.
2 Whisk the egg whites in a separate, medium-sized bowl until just stiff. Stir a quarter of the egg white
into the cream and chocolate mixture and then gently fold in the rest using a metal spoon, being careful
not to knock out all the air. Put into little bowls, glasses or cups and leave for an hour or two in the
fridge to set.
3 To make the shortbread, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F), Gas mark 4. Cream the butter in a large
bowl until pale yellow and light. Add the sugar, and continue mixing until the mixture is fluffy. Add both
flours, the salt and the rosemary and mix until thoroughly combined. The dough will be somewhat soft.
Refrigerate it for a few minutes if necessary, so that it is firm enough to roll.
4 Roll out the dough on a floured surface to form a rectangle about 5mm (1/4in) thick. Cut the dough into
4 x 8cm (11/2x 31/4in) rectangles, or any other shape you like, and place them about 1cm (1/2in) apart
on two baking trays (no need to grease or line). Sprinkle with a little extra sugar, if desired, and bake in
the centre of the oven for 12–16 minutes, until they are gold at the edges. Remove from the oven, and
transfer to wire racks to cool.
5 Serve each of the individual puddings with one or two biscuits on the side.

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