Ronson RFP200 User manual

Ronson - Australia
Building 2, Port Air Industrial Estate
1A Hale Street
Botany NSW 2019
Australia
Customer Service Line 1300 139 798
Customer Service Fax [phone]
Ronson - New Zealand
Private Bag 94411
Botany, Manukau
Auckland 2163
New Zealand
Customer Service Line/
Spare Parts 0800 273 845
Customer Service Fax [phone]
Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise, the product you
purchase may differ slightly from the illustration in this book. Issue A13

Suits all RFP200 models
Food Processor

Important
Please retain your instruction
book for future use.
In the event that you need some assistance with your
Ronson appliance, please contact our Customer Service
Department on 1300 139 798 (Australia) or 0800 2738 45
(New Zealand). Alternatively, visit us on our website at
www.Ronson.com.au or www.Ronson.co.nz

Contents
Ronson Recommends p4
Safety First
Your Ronson Food Processor p6
Using Your Ronson p8
Food Processor
Processing Guide p13
Care and Maintenance p18
Recipes p19

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Ronson Recommends Safety First
IMPORTANT: Please retain your
instruction book for future use.
At Ronson, we believe that safe performance is the first priority in any
consumer product, so that you, our valued customer can confidently
use and trust our products. We ask that any electrical appliance that
you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention
placed on the following important operating instructions.
Important Safeguards For Your Food Processor
• Carefully read all instructions before
operating the Food Processor for the first time
and save for future reference.
• Remove and safely discard any packaging
material and promotional labels before using
the Food Processor for the first time.
• To eliminate a choking hazard for young
children, remove and safely discard the
protective cover fitted to the power plug of
this appliance.
• Do not place the Food Processor near the
edge of a bench or table during operation.
Ensure the surface is level, clean and free of
water and other substances.
• Do not use the Food Processor on a sink
drain board.
• Do not place the Food Processor on or near
a hot gas or electric burner, or where it could
touch a heated oven.
• Handle the Food Processor and attachments
with care – remember the blades and discs
are razor-sharp and should be kept out of the
reach of children.
• Use the blade protector when storing the
processing blade.
• Always ensure the Food Processor is
completely assembled before operating.
The appliance will not operate unless
properly assembled.
• Ensure the Speed Selection Dial is in the
‘OFF’ (0) position and the Food Processor
is switched off at the power outlet and the
power cord is unplugged before attaching
the processing blade, discs or processing lid.
• Always secure the processing bowl onto the
motor base before attaching the processing
blade or discs.
• Ensure the processor lid is securely locked in
place before operating.
• Do not remove the processing bowl from the
motor base whilst in operation.
• Do not push food into the food chute with
your fingers or other utensils. Always use the
food pusher provided.
• Keep fingers, hands, knives and other utensils
away from moving blades and discs.
• Do not place hands or fingers into the
processing bowl of the Food Processor unless
the motor, processing blade and discs have
come to a complete stop.
• Ensure the Speed Selection dial is in the ‘OFF’
position and the appliance is switched off
at the power outlet and the power cord is
unplugged before removing the lid from the
Food Processor bowl.
• Ensure the motor and blades or discs have
completely stopped before disassembling.
Ensure the Speed Selection Dial is in the
‘OFF’(0) position and the appliance is
switched off at the power outlet and
the power cord is unplugged from the
power outlet before attempting to move
the appliance, when not in use, if left
unattended and before disassembling,
cleaning or storing.
• Do not use attachments other than those
provided with the Food Processor.
• Do not attempt to operate the Food
Processor by any method other than those
described in this booklet.

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• Care should be taken when removing the
food from the processing bowl by ensuring
the motor and the processing blade or
disc, have completely stopped before
disassembling. Ensure the Speed Selector
Dial is turned to the ‘OFF’(0) position, the
appliance is switched off at the power outlet
and unplugged, before removing the lid
from the bowl. The processing bowl should
then be unlocked from the motor body and
the processing blade or disc holder carefully
removed before attempting to remove the
processed food.
• Do not blend a dry, thick or heavy mixture
for more than 60 seconds without turning the
Food Processor off and stirring the ingredients
before continuing to blend.
• If the Food Processor is operated
continuously for too long, it should be
allowed to rest for 25-30 minutes before
recommencing.
• Do not process hot or boiling liquids – allow
liquids to cool before placing into the
processing bowl.
• Do not move the Food Processor whilst
in operation.
• Do not leave the Food Processor unattended
when in use.
• Do not place any part of the Food Processor
in the dishwasher or microwave oven.
• Do not process thin fluids such as water,
milk, stock, juice, etc., above 500ml level
in the processing bowl as this could result
in overflow. To reduce the risk of overflow,
always add drier or thicker ingredients
to the processing bowl prior to adding fluids.
• Do not place anything on top of the Food
Processor when the lid is on, when in use and
when stored.
• Keep the Food Processor clean. Follow the
Maintaining Your Food Processor instructions
provided in this book.
Important Safeguards For All
Electrical Appliances
• Carefully read all instructions before operating
the appliance and save for future reference.
• Remove and safely discard all packaging
material and promotional labels before using
the appliance for the first time.
• Fully unwind the power cord before use.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge
of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted.
• To protect against electric shock, do not
immerse the power cord, power plug or
appliance in water or any other liquid, unless it
is recommended in the cleaning instructions.
• The appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance, by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• It is recommended to inspect the appliance
regularly. Do not use the appliance if the
power supply cord, plug, connector or
appliance becomes damaged in anyway.
Return the entire appliance to the nearest
authorised Ronson Service Centre for
examination and/or repair.
• Any maintenance other than cleaning should
be performed at an authorised Ronson
Service Centre.
• This appliance is for household use only.
Do not use this appliance for other than its
intended use. Do not use in moving vehicles or
boats.
Do not use outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.
• The installation of a residual current device
(safety switch) is recommended to provide
additional safety protection when using
electrical appliances. It is advisable that a
safety switch with a rated residual operating
current not exceeding 30mA be installed in
the electrical circuit supplying the appliance.
See your electrician for professional advice.
• Always turn the appliance to the OFF
position, switch off at the power outlet
and unplug at the power outlet when the
appliance is not in use.
• Before cleaning, always turn the appliance
to the OFF position, switch off at the power
outlet, unplug at the power outlet and remove
the power cord, if detachable, from the
appliance and allow all parts to cool.
• Do not place this appliance on or near a heat
source, such as hot plate, oven or heaters.
• Position the appliance at a minimum
distance of 20cm away from walls, curtains
and other heat or steam sensitive materials
and provide adequate space above and on
all sides for air circulation.

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Your Ronson Food Processor
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1. Speed Selection Dial - a choice
of 3 speeds plus pulse for
complete processing/blending
control
2. Motor base - 650 watts of
processing/blending power
3. Blender jug - 1.5 litre capacity,
ideal for mixing liquids (this must
be correctly locked into the
blender drive or the blender will
NOT operate)
4. Blender jug lid – ensure this is
correctly in position before
activating
5. Blender jug filler cap – for adding
ingredients whilst blending
6. Blender drive cover - this must be
correctly in place before using
the processor, otherwise the
processor will NOT operate (see
following instructions)
7. Processor bowl - extra large 1.5
litre capacity for grating/slicing
vegetables, processing foods,
mixing doughs etc
8. Processing lid and feed chute
– (processor lid must be fitted
correctly or the processor will
NOT operate)
9. Automatic safety cut out –
prevents the food processor from
operating unless the processor
bowl and lid, blender jug or
blender drive cover are correctly
engaged on the motor base
(not shown)
10. Food pusher with removable
inner 80ml Measuring Cup – fits
the into the food chute for safely
adding foods onto the blades
and prevents splashing when
using the processing blade
11. Processor drive shaft
12. Stainless steel thin slicing disc –
for slicing vegetables and fruits
13. Stainless steel thick slicing disc –
for slicing vegetables, chicken,
meat and salami
14. Stainless steel coarse grating disc
– for grating firm cheeses, fruit
and vegetables
15. Stainless steel fine grating disc –
for grating chocolate and hard
cheeses such as Parmesan
16. Disc holder – processing discs
simply lock into place
17. Stainless steel chipping disc – for
french fries. Also handy for stir
fried vegetables
18. Unique storage holder –
conveniently and safely stores
attachments on top of lid
19. Mixing blade – use for making
dough for pastry or bread
20. Stainless steel processing blade –
use for all chopping, mixing and
processing tasks
21. Processing blade protective
cover – for storage when blade
is not in use
22. Spatula
Not Shown
• Cord storage
CAUTION:Blades must
be handled carefully as
they are sharp!

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Using Your Ronson Food Processor
Correct Placement of the
Processor Bowl
Place the empty bowl onto the base,
with the handle on your right (see Fig.
1). Align the arrow on the processor
bowl handle with the align handle
arrow on the motor base. Turn
the bowl clockwise until the arrow on
the processor bowl handle is aligned
with the ‘lock’ indicator arrow on
the motor base (see Fig. 2).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Before First Use
Before first use remove and safely
discard any promotional labels and
wash the food processor bowl
and all blades in warm, soapy water.
Dry thoroughly. Place the motor base
on a level, flat surface.
CAUTION:Blades must
be handled carefully as
they are sharp!
Assembly and Operation of
the Food Processor
Your food processor features 3 safety
locking devices.
NOTE: The food processor will
not work unless all of the below
are in place:
1. The blender drive cover is correctly
LOCKED into position
2. The processor bowl is correctly
LOCKED into position
3. The processor lid is correctly LOCKED
into position
NOTE: Always ensure that the
food processor is disconnected
from the power outlet and the
speed selection Dial is turned
to the ‘OFF’ (0)position before
assembling or disassembling
the food processor.

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Locate Tab
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
2. To remove disc, hold disc away
and place thumbs underneath disc
at top of disc marked ‘push up’
and push out (see Fig. 6). The disc
may be tight for the first few times.
Fig. 6
Using The Processing Blade/
Discs
Fig. 3
Using the Processing/
Mixing Blade
1. Select either the processing or
plastic mixing blade.
2. Place the processing/mixing blade
over the drive shaft and push down
(see Fig. 3).
Using the Slicing/
Grating Discs
1. Select the desired slicing/grating
disc and assemble into the disc
holder (see Fig. 4). To fit the stainless
steel disc onto disc holder, fit left
side of disc (when writing is towards
you), with locating tab into holder,
then push right side down firmly
until it locks into place (see Fig. 5).
Fit the end without the push up
marking in first. Then push the ‘push
up’ side down firmly until it locks
into place.

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WARNING:All blades
must be handled
carefully as they are
sharp!
Correct Placement of the
Processor Lid
Place the lid on top of the bowl, align
the indicator line on the lid with the
circle on the bowl.
Turn the lid clockwise – moving the
lid locking tab into the slot near the
top of the motor unit (see Fig. 7) - until
the indicator line on the lid is aligned
with the circle on the top of the
bowl. A “click” sound will be heard, to
indicate it is correctly fitted (see Fig. 8
& Fig. 9).
NOTE: The food processor
will not operate unless the
processing bowl and lid are
correctly locked into position.
Insert Slot
Lid Locking Tab
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
✓
Fig. 9
Ensure the speed dial is in the Off (0)
position.
Plug into a 230V or 240V power outlet
and turn the power on.
The processor is now ready to use.
To begin processing/slicing/grating
turn the ‘Speed Selection Dial’
from the Off (0) position to either
the Low (1), Medium (2) or High (3)
speed settings, depending on your
requirements. The speed can be
changed at any time during the
process.
For short bursts of power, whilst
processing, use the ‘PULSE’ setting.
For slicing and grating – ensure that
the food items you want to slice or
grate are of a suitable size to be fed
through the food chute.
Place the food inside the chute and
push down with the ‘food pusher’.
Using Your Ronson Food Processor continued

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NOTE: Never push down any
foods with your hands and
do not put your hands down
the food chute at any time
during processing.
For using the processing blade – with
the ingredients inside the processor
bowl, start the unit on low speed
(1) moving to higher speeds (2 or 3)
if necessary. Before commencing
ensure that the ‘food pusher’ is in
place to avoid splashing from the
food chute. Ingredients can be
added through the food chute whilst
processing.
If ingredients stick to the sides of the
processor bowl during processing,
turn the speed to the Off (0) position,
switch off at the power outlet, remove
lid and then push the food back onto
the blades using the plastic spatula
to scrape down the sides of the bowl,
then recommence processing.
NOTE: Do not over fill the
processor bowl past the ‘MAX’
line for solids and past the
750ml mark for liquids. For
greater quantities of liquids the
blender jug should be used.
When processing is complete,
turn to the Off (0) position. Wait until
the blades have stopped rotating
before removing the lid, blades or
processor bowl.
Assembly And Operation Of
The Blender
Your food processor blender features
2 safety locking devices.
NOTE: The blender will not
work unless all of the below
are in place:
1. The blender jug is correctly
positioned and LOCKED onto the
motor base.
2. The processor bowl AND lid are
correctly locked into place (refer to
previous instructions).
NOTE: The food processor will
not operate while the blender
jug is assembled to the base. If
processing is required, remove
the blender and fit the blender
drive cover.

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NOTE: For short bursts of power,
use the ‘PULSE’ setting.
NOTE: If ingredients stick to
the sides of the jug during
blending, turn the speed dial
to the ‘Off’ (0) position, switch
off at the power outlet, remove
lid and then push the food
back onto the blades using
the plastic spatula to scrape
down the sides of the jug. Then
replace lid and recommence
blending.
Using Your Ronson Food Processor continued
Correct Placement of the
Blender Jug
1. Unlock and remove the blender
drive cover.
2. Align the arrow on the lower
edge of the blender jug with the
align handle arrow on the
motor cover. Turn the blender jug
clockwise until the arrow on the
blender is aligned with the lock
handle arrow on the motor
cover, a “click” sound will be
heard.
3. Ensure the speed dial is in the ‘Off’
(0) position.
4. Plug into a 230V or 240V power
outlet.
5. Turn the power on at the power
outlet. The blender is now ready
to use.
6. Place ingredients into the jug.
Note do not overfill the jug (ie.
above the ‘MAX’ mark).
7. Firmly fit the lid to the top of the
blender. Ensuring that the ‘filler
cap’ (inside the lid) is correctly
locked into position.
8. With your hand on top of the
blender lid initially, turn the ‘Speed
Selection Dial’ from the Off (0)
position to either the Low (1),
Medium (2) or High (3) speed
settings, depending on your
requirements. The speed can
be changed at any time during
blending.

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Ingredients Procedure
Onions, Vegetables,
Fruits and Cooked Meats
Raw Meats (Boneless)
Herbs
Breadcrumbs or
Biscuit
Nuts (Shells Removed)
Hard Cheeses
Hard Boiled Eggs
Cut ingredients into approximately 2.5cm cubes.
Place in processing bowl, up to 750g at a time.
Process, using the PULSE switch until the ingredients
are chopped as desired. Remove lid and scrape
the sides down with the spatula between pulses to
ensure more even chopping.
Trim the meat of fat and gristle, remove any
bones. Cut into 2.5cm cubes. Process up to 750g
at a time on setting ‘2’ or ‘3’, scraping down the
sides of the bowl, until the meat is coarse or fine as
desired.
Make sure the herbs are as dry as possible. Place
in the processing bowl and process on setting ‘2’
or ‘3’, until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides
of the bowl at least once during processing. Up to
4 cups of firmly packed herbs can be processed
at a time.
Quarter the slices of bread and break up the
biscuits. Place them in the processing bowl and
process using setting ‘2’. Process up to 1½ loaves
of bread, crusts removed, or 1 loaf with crusts, at a
time. Use stale bread for dry breadcrumbs.
Place up to 2 cups of nuts in the processing bowl
at a time and process using the PULSE switch.
If chopped too finely the nuts will become oily
and eventually form a butter. Processing smaller
quantities at a time will ensure even chopping.
To process hard cheese such as Parmesan, first cut
the cheese into 2cm cubes. Turn speed to setting
‘1’, and drop cubes of cheese down the feed
tube, processing 200g at a time.
Shell and halve the eggs before placing in the
processing bowl. Process using the PULSE switch.
Processing Guide
The Stainless Steel Processing Blade
The cutting edge of this blade is extremely sharp, it should only ever be held by
the central plastic spindle.
ALWAYS store the blade with the protective cover provided.
NOTE: When mixing liquids with the processing blade, do not fill above the bowls
750ml fill line. Do not use the MAX speed as liquids will spill over the bowl.

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Ingredients Procedure
Packet Cakes
Batter, Pikelets, Crepes
and Pancakes
Quick Mix Cakes
Short Crust Pastry
and Scones
Biscuits and
Champagne Pastry
Yeast Doughs
Place all the ingredients in the processing bowl.
Process for 5 seconds using setting ‘3’, remove lid
and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Process
for another 5-10 seconds.
Place all ingredients in the processing bowl and
process on setting ‘2’ or ‘3’ until combined, scrape
sides of the bowl down once during processing.
Do not fill above the 750ml fill line.
These are usually a melt and mix method. Add
ingredients in the order specified in the recipe. Be
careful not to over mix.
Place the flour and butter in the processing bowl
and process using setting ‘2’ until butter is rubbed
in. With the motor running pour the liquid down
the feed tube and process until mixture forms a
ball, approximately 30 seconds. Do not mix more
than 2 cups of flour at a time.
Place butter, sugar and egg yolks in the
processing bowl and process on setting ‘2’ or ‘3’
until just combined. Remove lid, add the flour and
mix until just combined using the PULSE switch. Do
not mix more than 4 cups of flour at a time.
Add ingredients in the order listed in the recipe.
Add liquids through the feed tube with the
motor running.
The Mixing Blade

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Ingredients Procedure
Onions
Carrots, Zucchini,
Eggplant and Bananas
Capsicums
Mushrooms
Apples and Peaches
Beans
Cabbage
Lettuce
Raw Meat, Fish
and Chicken
Cooked Meats,
Cabanossi and Salami
Cucumbers
Potatoes
Cheese
Peel the onions and halve if too large to fit into the
feed tube. Place the onions in the feed tube, cut
edge down. Process, exerting firm pressure on the
food pusher.
Prepare the foods in the usual way. For rings arrange
foods vertically in the feed tube, cutting them so
they are even in height. For slices arrange foods
horizontally in the feed tube. Process by exerting
firm pressure on the food pusher.
Remove the core and seeds. Halve the capsicums
if necessary and arrange them vertically in the feed
tube. Process using firm pressure on the food pusher.
Wipe the mushrooms and pack in the feed tube
on their sides. Process using firm pressure on the
feed pusher.
Peel if desired, remove the stone and quarter the
fruit. Lie the quarters on their sides in the feed tube
and process using firm pressure of the food pusher.
Prepare the beans. Cut into lengths and pack
horizontally into the feed tube. Process using firm
pressure on the food pusher.
Cut cabbage into wedges to fit feed tube and
process using firm pressure.
Separate the leaves of the lettuce and wash and
dry. Roll the leaves firmly and pack into the feed
tube. Process using firm pressure.
Trim meat of fat and gristle and cut to fit snugly in
the feed tube. Freeze until partly frozen. Process
using firm pressure.
Pack the feed tube snugly placing meat in the feed
tube vertically. Process using firm pressure. For more
even slicing remove sausage skins first.
Trim the ends of the cucumber and cut into
lengths to fit the tube vertically. If the cucumber
is too wide, scoring it length wise with a fork will
make it more pliable.
Peel the potatoes and cut into pieces if necessary
to fit the feed tube. Process using firm pressure.
Cut the cheese into pieces large enough to just fit
the feed tube. Process using light pressure on the
feed tube to prevent cheese crumbling.
The Stainless Steel Slicing Discs

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Ingredients Procedure
Onions and Potatoes
Carrots, Zucchini and
Cucumber
Cheese
Pack into the feed tube and process using firm
pressure. Peel and cut into pieces if necessary to
fit the feed tube.
Prepare the vegetables and pack into the feed
tube. Packing vertically will give shorter shreds than
packing horizontally. Process using firm pressure.
Cut the cheese to fit the feed tube snugly. Process
using a light pressure on the food pusher to
prevent the cheese crumbling.
Ingredients Procedure
Chocolate
Parmesan Cheese
Garlic and Ginger
Break chocolate into pieces to fit the feed tube
and process using firm pressure.
Peel the onions and chop into halves. Place
onions in the feed tube, cut edge down. Process
using firm pressure.
Peel and place minimum 250g into the feed tube
and process using firm pressure. Note: If small
quantities are used, they may block the holes
in the grating disc. To help wash the ingredients
through, pour 1⁄4cup olive oil (for garlic) or 1⁄4cup
sherry (for ginger) down feed tube. Excess amount
can be stored for later use.
The Stainless Steel Coarse Grating Disc
For a wider choice of grating options we have included a coarse grating disc as
well as a fine grating disc.
For all foods, pack the tube firmly to ensure even results. Although firm pressure
on the food pusher is recommended for some foods, do not press hard as the
disc may jam.
ALWAYS use the food pusher when using the grating discs.
The Stainless Steel Fine Grating Disc
Use setting ‘2’ for best results.
ALWAYS use the food pusher when using grating discs.

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Processing Guide continued
The Stainless Steel Chipping Disc
The chipping disc makes french fries from potatoes and also pumpkin or kumera
(sweet potato) for something a bit different!
ALWAYS use the food pusher when using the chipping disc!
Ingredients Procedure
Potatoes, Kumera
and Pumpkin
Prepare the vegetables, pack into the feed tube
and process using firm pressure.
Ingredients Procedure
Drinks, Milkshakes
Soups, Sauces
(Pureeing Less Than
1 Litre)
Mayonnaise,
Marinades, Dressings
Fill the jug to at least 1⁄4 full. Remember to leave
room to allow froth to form as the drink is aerated.
Place mixture in the jug and blend on settings ‘2’ or
‘3’, until desired consistency.
Pour oil into the jug gradually through the opening
in lid, with motor running. Blend on setting ‘2’.
The Blender Jug
The blender jug offers versatility and added functionality. Blend soups, drinks,
sauces and much more in seconds. The stainless steel blades provide great
results, whilst the plastic material means that there is less chances of breakage.

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Care and Maintenance
Always turn the power off at the
power outlet and then unplug before
disassembling any parts.
Wash the processor bowl, blender jug,
blender lid, blades and food pusher
in warm soapy water after each use.
Rinse thoroughly and dry.
WARNING:The
processing blade and
slicing/grating discs are
extremely sharp! Use
caution when handling
and storing these
parts. Always store the
processing blade with
the protective covers
provided.
Store the food processor with the
processing blade in the bowl and the
lid and the food pusher in position,
but DO NOT lock as this places
unnecessary strain on the operating
switch.
Store the blender in an upright
position on or near to the food
processor.
Never use an abrasive cleaner. Do not
place any parts in the dishwasher.
Wipe the motor base with a soft,
damp cloth.
DO NOT immerse the motor base,
power plug or cord in water or any
other liquid.

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Avocado Cream Dip
Uses : Nacho’s, Mezze Plate
1 ripe avocado, peeped and chopped
4 shallots, sliced
1½ tablespoons lemon juice
1½ teaspoons salt
1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup sour cream
125g cream cheese
1. Use the processing blade on setting
‘2’ or setting ‘3’
2. Place all ingredients into the
processing bowl and process on
setting ‘2’ or setting ‘3’ until mixture
is pureed and shallots are finely
chopped.
3. Serve with corn chips or vegetable
strips (vegetable strips can be made
using the chopping blade).
Recipes
Hommos
Serves 6
Uses: Dip, sauce, spread, thickener
2 cups chick peas, canned or precooked
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon tahini
1 tablespoon olive oil
1. Use the processing blade on
s et t in g ‘2 ’.
2. Place all ingredients in the processing
bowl and process until smooth.