Sage™ by Heston Blumenthal‰
Customer Service Centre
Phone: 0844 334 5110
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Copyright BRG Appliances 2013.
BBL605UK Issue - B13
the Kinetix
Instruction Booklet
™
Control
BBL605UK
Made with Eastman Tritan™ copolyester
Your Sage™ by Heston Blumenthal‰ Product Blender is made with Eastman Tritan™ copolyester, which is a
tough, BPA - free polymer used to make houseware products that can stand up to extreme use and repeated
dishwasher cleaning. Products made from Tritan copolyester are impact resistant and shatter resistant and stay
clear and durable even after hundreds of cycles using dishwasher detergents.
PAge heAder.....CONTENTS
3 We recommend safety first
8 Getting to know your
new appliance
9 Operating your new appliance
12 Hints & tips
15 Care & cleaning
2
PAge heAder.....WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST
At Sage™ by Heston Blumenthal‰ we are very safety conscious.
We design and manufacture consumer products with the safety
of you, our valued customer, foremost in mind. In addition we
ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical
appliance and adhere to the following precautions.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE AND SAVE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
• Before using for the first
time please ensure that
your electricity supply is the
same as shown on the rating
label on the underside of the
appliance. If you have any
concerns please contact your
local electricity company.
• Your Sage™ by Heston
Blumenthal
‰
appliance
includes a BS 13 amp
moulded mains plug on the
supply cord.
• Should you need to change
this plug, please complete
the rewiring as follows
(after safe disposal of the
moulded plug).
• Please note that a cut off plug
inserted into a socket is a
serious danger risk.
• Wires are coloured as follows:
−Blue = Neutral
−Brown = Live
−Green & Yellow = Earth
• As the colours of the wire
may not correspond with the
coloured markings which
identify the terminals in
your plug, please refer to
the following:
−The Blue wire must be
connected to the terminal
which is marked ‘N’.
−The Brown wire must be
connected to the terminal
which is marked with the
letter ‘L’.
−The Green & Yellow wire
must be connected to the
terminal which is marked
with the letter E or the
earth symbol
.
• Please note that if a 13 amp
plug is used, a 13 amp fuse
should be used.
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• Carefully read all instructions
before operating the blender
for the first time and save for
future reference.
• Remove any packaging
material and promotional
stickers before using the
blender 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 blender near
the edge of a bench or table
during operation. Ensure
that the surface is level, clean
and free of water, flour, etc.
Vibration during operation
may cause the appliance to
move.
• Do not place the blender on
or near a hot gas or electric
burner, or where it could
touch a heated oven.
• Always ensure the blender is
properly assembled before
use. Refer to assembly and
operation instructions.
• Use only the blender jug and
lid supplied with the blender.
• Always ensure the blender
lid is firmly positioned on the
blender jug before operating.
• Always ensure the blender
is turned off by pressing the
POWER
button on the
control panel. Then switch
the appliance off at the
power outlet and unplug the
cord. Make sure the motor
and blades have completely
stopped before attempting
to move the appliance, or
when the blender is not in use
and before disassembling,
cleaning and storing.
• Do not operate the appliance
continuously with heavy
loads for more than 10
seconds. Allow the motor to
rest for 1 minute between
each use.
• Do not leave the blender
unattended when in use.
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WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST
• If food becomes lodged
around the blending blade,
turn the blender off by
pressing the power
button
on the control panel. Then
switch the appliance off at the
power outlet and unplug the
cord. Make sure the motor
and blades have completely
stopped before removing the
jug from the motor base. Use
a spatula to dislodge or stir
the food before continuing.
Do not use fingers as the
blades are sharp.
• Keep hands, fingers, hair,
clothing as well as spatulas
and other utensils away
from the blender jug during
operation. Never place your
fingers, hands or utensils
inside the blender jug without
unplugging the appliance
from the power outlet.
• Be careful when handling
the jug as the blades are
very sharp. Be careful when
emptying the blender jug and
during cleaning. Mishandling
of the blades may cause
injury.
• Do not remove the blender
jug from the motor base while
in operation.
• Do not use the blender for
anything other than food
and/or beverage preparation.
• Do not operate the blender
without food or liquid in the
blender jug.
• Do not process hot or boiling
liquids. Allow to cool before
placing into the blender jug.
• Do not subject the blender
jug to extremes of hot or cold,
for example, placing a cold
jug in hot water or vice versa.
• Keep the appliance clean.
Refer to care and cleaning
instructions in this manual.
WARNING
Please do not attempt to
use the blender while the
“OVERLOAD PROTECTION”
is flashing.
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WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST
• Once the blender motor has
cooled down - the icon will
stop flashing and you will be
able to use the blender as per
instructions. At this point the
blender will be in standby
mode and you will only need
to press the button that you
require to start blending
again. However if you have
turned the blender off you
will need to switch it back on
and only if the icon has stop
flashing commence blending
as usual.
WARNING
Do not operate the blender
continuously with heavy load
for more than 10 seconds.
• CAUTION: In order to avoid
a hazard due to inadvertent
resetting of the thermal
cut-out, this appliance must
not be supplied through an
external switching device,
such as a timer, or connected
to a circuit that is regularly
switched on and off by the
utility.
• CAUTION: Ensure that the
blender is switched off before
removing it from the stand.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FOR ALL ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES
• Fully unwind the cord
before use.
• To protect against electric
shock, do not immerse the
cord, plug or motor base in
water or any other liquid.
• Do not allow the cord to hang
over the edge of a table or
bench, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted.
• Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the
appliance.
• Do not use the appliance if
power cord, power plug or
appliance becomes damaged
in any way. If damaged or
maintenance other than
cleaning is required, please
contact Sage™ by Heston
Blumenthal‰ Customer
Service on 0844 334 5110 or
go to sageappliances.co.uk.
• This appliance is for
household use only. Do not
use in moving vehicles or
boats. Do not use outdoors.
Do not use this appliance
for anything other than its
intended use. Misuse may
cause injury.
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WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST
• 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.
• This appliance can be used
by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge
if they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards
involved.
• This appliance shall not be
used by children. Keep the
appliance and its cord out of
the reach of children.
The symbol shown
indicates that this
appliance should not be
disposed of in normal
household waste. It
should be taken to a
local authority waste
collection centre
designated for this
purpose or to a dealer
providing this service.
For more information,
please contact your local
council office.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
A
F
B
I
H
J
A. Inner measuring lid
For adding ingredients whilst blending.
B. Large 1.5L Tritan
Kinetix
™
Control bowl
one piece jug with
™
Unique dual ribs continually pass
ingredients onto the blades for perfectly
blended results.
C. Die-cast metal base
For long lasting, professional
performance.
D. Illuminated buttons
For clarity and ease of reading.
E. Electronic 5 speed control plus pulse
Electronic controls ensure that the RPM
speed is maintained for consistent result
every time.
F. Sage™ by Heston Blumenthal
Assist
™ Lid
‰
Unique ring pull design ensures the
lid is easy to remove yet sealed tight
during operation.
G. Stainless Steel ice-crushing blades
Extra wide stainless steel blades are
contoured to the base of the jug so there
are no food traps.
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G
L
C
K
E
H. Kinetix
Blade and Bowl system
™
Revolutionary blade technology for
great blending and food processing
results.
I. Dishwasher Safe
The one piece blade is ergonomically
designed for ease of cleaning. Both jug
and blade are dishwasher safe.
J. Pre-programmed ICE CRUSH and
SMOOTHIE settings
Automatically alter speeds to optimise
blending results, then switch off
automatically.
K. LCD Display
Counts up on speed settings and
down for pre-programmed settings for
complete control when blending.
L. Surgical Grade Stainless Steel Blades
To ensure the blades stay sharp longer
they are made from surgical grade
stainless steel. The central blades are
serrated for extra cutting performance.
OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
BEFORE FIRST USE
Before using your blender for the first
time, remove any packaging material and
promotional labels. Ensure the appliance
is switched off at the power outlet and the
power cord is unplugged. Wash the lid, inner
lid, blender jug (refer to Disassembling the
blender jug) in warm, soapy water with a
soft cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do
not place parts in the dishwasher (with the
exception of the blender jug).
The blender jug may be washed in the
dishwasher. Ensure the lid has been removed
from the blender jug before placing into the
dishwasher. The motor base can be wiped
with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.
NOTE
The blending blades are extremely
sharp. Avoid any contact with fingers
and hands.
ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING
THE BLENDER
1. Place the motor base on a flat, dry
surface such as a bench top. Ensure
that the motor base is switched off at
the power outlet and the power cord
is unplugged.
2. With the blender jug in the upright
position place it onto the motor base.
The handle of the blender can be
positioned to the left or right hand
side of the appliance.
3. Add food or liquid into the blender
jug ensuring not to exceed the
MAX mark. Place the blender lid
firmly into position on the top of the
blender jug. Insert the clear inner
lid into the blender lid and turn
clockwise to lock into position.
NOTE
When adding oil or other liquids
during operation, remove the inner
lid and pour ingredients through
this hole. Do not remove lid during
operation.
NOTE
The blender features a Sage™ by
Heston Blumenthal‰ Assist™ Lid. This
allows the lid to fit tightly onto the
blender jug, avoiding displacement
during operation. The ring pull design
allows the user to easily remove the
lid with a simple leverage action.
4. Plug power cord into a 230V power
outlet and switch on.
5. Press the POWER button on the
far left of the control panel to turn
the blender on. The POWER button
will illuminate and flash. The LCD
timer screen will illuminate with
‘00’ displayed.
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OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
NOTE
Do not fill the blender jug above the
MAX line. When the blender jug is filled
at or near the MAX line place one hand
on the blender lid to avoid displacement
of the lid during operation.
6. Select the required speed (1 to 5) by
pressing the corresponding speed
button. The blender will start to
operate and the selected speed button
will illuminate. The POWER button
will illuminate and cease to flash.
The STOP button will illuminate
and flash. The LCD timer screen
will start counting upwards in one
second increments until 120 seconds
is reached.
NOTE
Operate the blender only for the
appropriate amount of time required –
do not over blend.
7. When 120 seconds is reached,
the blender will automatically
cease to operate and the selected
speed button and STOP button
illumination will go out. The
POWER button will illuminate and
flash. After a few seconds the LCD
timer screen will revert to ‘00’.
NOTE
•The Blender will automatically
stop blending after 120 seconds (2
minutes). This is a safety feature and
restricts wear on the motor.
•To stop blending at any time, press
the STOP button or the selected
speed button. The POWER button
can also be pressed, but this will
also turn the appliance off and all
illuminations will go out.
•The speed can be changed at any
time during the blending process.
Each time a new speed is selected
its button will illuminate and the
previous speed button illumination
will go out. The number of seconds
on the LCD timer screen will
continue to count upwards to 120
seconds unless interrupted.
8. The blender features two additional
pre programmed functions, ICE
CRUSH and SMOOTHIE and a
PULSE function. These two preprogrammed cycles automatically
adjust the blending time and speeds
to optimise blending results. Select
the required function by pressing
the corresponding function button.
The blender will start to operate and
the selected function button will
illuminate. The POWER button will
illuminate and cease to flash. The
STOP button will illuminate and
flash. The LCD timer screen will start
counting backwards in one second
increments until ‘00’ is displayed.
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OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
FUNCTION PROGRAMMED TIME
Smoothie 60 seconds (1 minute)
Ice/Crush 60 seconds (1 minute)
When ‘00’ seconds is reached, the blender
will automatically cease to operate and
the function button and STOP button
illumination will go out. The POWER button
will illuminate and flash.
NOTE
The smoothie function has a unique
processing technique that blends the
denser ingredients at a lower speed,
then increases as ingredients thicken.
This may happen several times while
blending smoothies.
To stop blending at any time, press the
STOP button or the selected function
button. The POWER button can also be
pressed, but this will also turn the appliance
off and all illuminations will go out.
The maximum amount of ice cubes
the blender can blend at any one time is
1 standard ice tray or 250g.
WARNING
Never place anything other than food
and liquids in the blender whilst the
motor is running.
9. For ingredients that require short
bursts of power, select the PULSE
function. The PULSE button will
illuminate and remain illuminated
while the button is depressed.
When this function is selected, the
LCD timer screen will illuminate
and count upwards in one second
increments during pulsing. Press the
‘PULSE’ button in short bursts until
blending is complete.
NOTE
Use the PULSE button when the
food that is being processed is too
thick or coarse to circulate within the
blender jug.
10. At the end of use, always ensure the
blender is turned off by pressing the
POWER
panel. Then switch the appliance off
at the power outlet and unplug the
cord. Ensure the motor and blades
have completely stopped before
attempting to move the appliance, or
when the blender is not in use and
before disassembling, cleaning and
storing.
NOTE
•During the blending process,
ingredients may stick to the sides
of the blender jug. To push the
food back onto the blades, press
the POWER button on the control
panel and switch off at the power
outlet and remove the power cord.
Remove the lid and use a plastic
spatula to scrape down the sides
of the jug. Replace the lid before
recommencing blending.
•If any moisture or liquid appears
on top of the motor base during
blending, press the POWER button
on the control panel, switch off at
the power outlet and remove the
power plug. Remove the blender jug.
Wipe the motor base immediately
with a dry cloth or paper toweling to
absorb the liquid. Check the blender
jug is correctly assembled.
•Never place anything other than
food and liquids in the blender
whilst the motor is running.
button on the control
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HINTS & TIPS
BLENDING CHART
FOOD PREPARATION & USAGE QUANTITY FUNCTIONS TIME
Raw Vegetables Peel and cut into 1.5–2cm
cubes.
Use: stuffing, filling,
puree, soup
200g Chop/speed 2 10–30 sec
Nuts Remove shells.
Use: cakes, toppings,
pastes
Bread or Biscuit
crumbs
Mayonnaise Mix the egg yolk and
Whipped cream Add sugar or vanilla if
Herbs/spices Chopped or halved.
Smoothie Milk, whole fresh fruits,
Fresh fruit Chopped or whole
Ice Crush.
Cut into 2cm pieces,
break up biscuits.
Use: cheesecake crust
vinegar. Add the oil.
Use: dressing
desired.
Use: topping
Use: paste
yogurt, ice cream.
Use: milkshakes, frappes
berries.
Use: dessert sauce
Use: mixed drinks,
cocktails, frozen icy
drinks
200g Chop/speed 2 10–30 sec
100g Chop/speed 2 10–30 sec
125g Mix/speed 1 60 sec
300ml Mix/speed 1
100g Chop/speed 2 20–30 sec
Max
800ml
250g Blend/speed 3 20–30 sec
Max
1 tray/250g
Pulse
Smoothie 60 secs
Ice Crush 60 sec
10–20 secs
3–6 times
NOTE
This blending chart should be used as
a guide only.
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HINTS & TIPS
PROBLEM EASY SOLUTION
Motor doesn’t start or blade
doesn’t rotate.
Check that the blender jug and lid are securely
into position.
Check that the POWER button and selected function or
speed setting is illuminated.
Check that the power plug is securely inserted into the
power outlet and switched on.
Food is unevenly chopped. Either too much food is being blended at one time or
the pieces are too large. Try cutting food into smaller
pieces of even size and processing a smaller amount
per batch.
For best results, the food should be chopped into pieces
no larger than 2cm.
Food is chopped too fine or
is watery.
Blend for shorter period of time. Use PULSE function
for more control.
Food sticks to blade and jug. The mixture may be too thick. Try adding more liquid
to the mixture and / or use a slower speed.
Blender Overloaded. The Sage™ by Heston Blumenthal‰ Kinetix
™
Blender
features a motor protection feature. If the motor is
being overloaded the motor will stop and the overload
warning icon on the LCD will start to flash. Once
the icon stops flashing the blender has now cooled
down and you will be able to use the blender as per
instructions. At this point the blender will be in standby
mode and you will only need to press the function
/ button that you require to start blending again.
However if you have turned the blender off you will
need to switch it back on and only if the icon has stop
flashing commence blending as usual.
•Werecommendremovingaportionofthemixture,
cutting food into smaller pieces or processing smaller
amounts per batch.
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HINTS & TIPS
DO’S AND DON’TS
Do’s
• Use the function 3–4 for drink or cocktail
making, emulsions such as mayonnaise,
dressings, marinades and foods that
require mixing until just combined, such
as batters, also for pureeing soups and
aerating liquids.
• Use a combination of the
Blend/Pulse functions to suit the foods
being processed.
• Use the Smoothie function to blend
fruits, ice cream and yogurts into thick
smoothies, whips and milkshakes.
• Use the Ice Crush function for foods that
only require short bursts of power such as
chopping nuts and crushing ice.
• Use the Ice Crush function with short
bursts of power, when blending drinks
containing ice cubes or frozen fruit.
• Ensure all foods are cut into cubes
(approx. 2cm square) where appropriate to
achieve an even result.
• Do not put more than 2 cups of warm
ingredients into the blender before
blending commences. After the blending
process has begun and the blades are
turning you may slowly add another 1½
cups of ingredients through the opening
in the lid if desired.
• Thick mixtures puree more efficiently if
the blender is ¼ to ½ full.
• When using several ingredients, place
liquid ingredients in the blender jug
before solid ingredients, unless specified
in the recipe. When blending thick or
dry mixtures it may be necessary to stop
the blender and scrape down the sides of
the blender jug with a plastic or rubber
spatula, once or twice during blending.
Don'ts
• Do not use metal utensils as they may
damage the blades or blender jug.
• Do not operate a heavy mixture for more
than 10 seconds. For normal blending
tasks, for example, mayonnaise, dressings
etc., do not operate for longer than 2
minutes at one time without turning off
the blender and stirring the ingredients,
and then continue blending.
• Do not operate the blender without
having the blender lid in position. To add
additional ingredients during blending,
remove the inner lid and place ingredients
through the opening in the lid.
• Do not place any objects, other than food
or liquid, into the blender while the motor
is running.
• Do not use the blender jug to store food.
• The blender will not knead dough or mash
potatoes.
• Do not remove the blender jug while
the blender is operating. Always make
sure the blender is switched off by
pressing the POWER
the power at the power outlet and unplug
the power cord from the power outlet.
• Do not overload the blender with more
than the specified quantity of ingredients
as doing so could cause the motor to stall.
Once the icon stops flashing the blender
has now cooled down and you will be able
to use the blender as per instructions. At
this point the blender will be in standby
mode and you will only need to press
the function/button that you require
to start blending again. However if you
have turned the blender off you will need
to switch it back on and only if the icon
has stop flashing commence blending as
usual.
• Do not place hot or boiling ingredients
into the blender; allow to cool before
placing into the blender jug.
button, switch off
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CARE & CLEANING
DISASSEMBLING YOUR BLENDER
FOR CLEANING
1. Always ensure the blender is off by
pressing the POWER button on the
control panel. Then switch off at the
power outlet and unplug the power
cord.
2. Remove the blender jug from the
motor base by grasping the handle
and lifting the jug in an upward
direction.
3. Remove the lid and wash as per care
and cleaning instructions.
REASSEMBLING YOUR BLENDER
JUG AFTER CLEANING
1. Ensure all parts are clean and
completely dry thoroughly before
placing blender jug onto blender
base.
CLEANING THE MOTOR BASE
Wipe the motor base with a soft, damp cloth
then dry thoroughly.
Wipe any excess food particles from the
power cord.
NOTE
Do not use abrasive scouring pads
or cleaners when cleaning the motor
base as they may scratch the surface.
When cleaning the blender jug it is always
a good idea to clean straight away to avoid
food sticking to the blades and jug. Placing
about 200ml of warm soapy water into the
jug with the lid on and inner lid in place you
can blend this water for 5–10 seconds on
a low speed which will help clean the blades
and jug. Then rinse jug in cold water and
dry thoroughly.
NOTE
Blades are sharp please use care when
cleaning around the blades.
The blender lid may be washed in the
dishwasher on the top shelf only and on a
standard wash cycle. The blender jug may be
placed in the bottom shelf of the dishwasher
on a standard cycle only.
REMOVING STUBBORN OR STRONG
FOOD STAINS AND ODOURS
Strong smelling foods such as garlic, fish
and some vegetables such as carrots may
leave an odour or stain on the blender jug
and lid. To remove, soak blender jug and lid
for 5 minutes in warm soapy water. Then
wash with a mild detergent and warm water,
rinse well and dry thoroughly.
STORAGE
Store your blender upright with the blender
jug, lid and inner lid assembled and inserted
on the motor base or beside it. Do not place
anything on top.
CLEANING THE BLENDER JUG,
BLADES, LID AND INNER LID
Wash all parts in warm soapy water with
a soft cloth. Use a bottle brush to dislodge
stubborn foods around the blade assembly.
WARNING
The blending blades are extremely
sharp. Avoid any contact with fingers
and hands. Use caution when handling
and storing.
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RECIPES
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DIPS FROM SAGE
EGGPLANT DIP
Makes approximately 2 cups
INGREDIENTS
2 large eggplants
oil spray
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
Fresh or toasted Lebanese bread
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Spray eggplants
lightly with oil spray. Place into a baking
dish and bake for about 40 minutes or
until skin is begins to darken.
2. Add garlic to baking dish and continue
baking eggplant and garlic until garlic
is softened and eggplants are blackened
and blistered all over. Remove from
oven.
3. Place eggplants into a plastic bag and
set aside until cool enough to handle.
4. Remove skin from eggplants and
discard, roughly chop the flesh and place
into blender jug with garlic, lemon juice,
olive oil, salt and cumin. Place lid on jug.
5. Select Speed 3/BLEND; blend until
mixture is almost smooth, scraping
down the sides of blender if necessary.
6. Pour into bowl and stir through parsley
and season with black pepper.
7. Serve dip with fresh or toasted Lebanese
bread.
ROAST BEETROOT DIP
Makes approximately 2 cups
INGREDIENTS
4 medium beetroot
1 garlic bulb
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon horseradish
¼ cup light olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Turkish bread to serve
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Wash beetroot
well and pat dry. Cut top off garlic
and place beetroot and garlic onto a
baking tray and drizzle with oil. Bake
for 30 minutes then remove garlic and
turn beetroot over and cook beetroot
for a further 15-20 minutes or until the
beetroot is tender. Set aside to cool
completely.
2. Once beetroot is cool peel off skin and
cut into quarters. Squeeze garlic out of
skin.
3. Place beetroot and garlic and remaining
ingredients into blender jug. Place lid
on jug. Blend on setting 2/CHOP until
combined, scraping sides if necessary.
4. Serve dip chilled with Turkish bread.
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DIPS FROM SAGE
HUMMUS
Makes approximately 2½ cups
INGREDIENTS
2 x 400g can chick peas, rinsed and drained
2 cloves garlic
L cup warm water
¼ cup tahini
¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Extra virgin olive oil, to serve
Fresh Turkish or Lebanese bread to serve
METHOD
1. Place chick peas, garlic, water, tahini,
lemon juice and cumin into the blender
jug. Place lid on jug.
2. Select 3/BLEND speed, blend until
mixture is smooth, scraping down
sides of blender during processing if
necessary. Season to taste.
SPINACH, PARMESAN AND
CASHEW DIP
Makes approximately 1 cup
INGREDIENTS
75g baby spinach leaves
1 clove garlic
L cup unsalted toasted cashews
75g parmesan, chopped into 1cm pieces
L cup olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper
METHOD
1. Combine all ingredients except salt and
pepper into the blender jug in the order
listed. Place lid on jug.
2. Select 3/BLEND setting and process
until all the ingredients are chopped as
desired; scrap down side if necessary.
Do not over process and it should be
slightly chunky.
3. Season to taste and serve with crackers.
TIP
Dip will keep fresh for 1 day.
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DIPS FROM SAGE
MAYONNAISE
Makes approximately 1 cup
INGREDIENTS
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup olive oil
½ cup grape seed oil
METHOD
1. Combine yolks, mustard, salt and lemon
juice into the blender jug. Place lid on
jug. Blend on Low speed until combined.
2. With blender running on Speed 1/
MIX, slowly pour oil through the inner
measuring lid until mixture thickens,
this should take about 1 minute.
3. Transfer to an airtight container and
refrigerate for up to 1 week.
GARLIC AIOLI
Makes approximately 1 cup
INGREDIENTS
1 whole bunch garlic
2 egg yolk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup vegetable or olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
METHOD
1. Pre-heat oven to 200°C.
2. Slice the top off the garlic bulb and wrap
in foil. Place onto an oven tray and roast
for 30 minutes or until garlic is softened
and fragrant.
3. Remove from the oven and allow to cool
slightly. Squeeze garlic from the bulb.
4. Place egg yolks and lemon juice into the
blender jug. Place lid on jug.
5. With the motor running on Speed 1/
MIX slowly pour oil through the inner
measuring lid until mixture thickens,
this should take about 1 minute. Add
roasted garlic and season to taste.
6. Transfer to an airtight container and
refrigerate for up to 1 week.
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DRESSING/SAUCE FROM SAGE
CAESAR DRESSING
Makes approximately 1½ cups
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4-6 anchovy fillets, chopped
2 tablespoons sour cream or crème fraiche
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
cos lettuce, to serve
shaved parmesan cheese, to serve
Crisp fried bacon pieces, to serve
croutons, to serve
METHOD
1. Place mustard, garlic, lemon juice,
anchovies, sour cream and parmesan
into blender jug. Place lid on jug.
2. Select Speed 3/BLEND, blend 20
seconds or until ingredients are well
combined.
3. With blender running on Speed 1/
MIX, slowly pour oil through the inner
measuring lid until mixture thickens,
this should take about 1 minute.
4. Serve over crisp cos lettuce with grated
parmesan cheese, crisp bacon and
croutons.
PESTO SAUCE
Makes approximately 1½ cups
INGREDIENTS
2 cups firmly packed basil leaves (approx 1 large
bunch basil)
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
60g grated parmesan cheese
½ cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
METHOD
1. Place all ingredients into blender jug
in the order listed. Place lid on jug.
Select Speed 2/CHOP, blend until all
ingredients are very finely chopped and
almost smooth. Scrape down sides of
blender if necessary.
2. Spoon into an airtight container and
chill until ready to use.
TIP
Pesto will keep in an airtight
container in the refrigerator for a few
days. Pour a little extra oil over the
top of the pesto and place a piece of
plastic wrap on top of the pesto. This
will prevent excess browning.
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SOUP FROM SAGE
LEEK AND POTATO SOUP
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
40g butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 leeks, thinly sliced
750g potatoes, roughly chopped
1 litre chicken stock
Salt and white pepper
Chopped chives, to serve
METHOD
1. Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan,
add leeks and cook, stirring, for 3-4
minutes until softened. Add potatoes
and stock. Bring to the boil then reduce
heat and cook, covered, for about 20
minutes or until potatoes are soft.
Remove from heat and allow soup to
cool slightly.
2. Blend soup in batches with lid on jug on
Speed 1/MIX until just blended.
3. Return pureed soup to saucepan; season
to taste and heat on low until hot.
4. Serve soup topped with fresh chopped
chives.
TIP
If soup becomes too thick when
cooking or blending add a little extra
stock or water.
CHICKEN, CORN AND GINGER
SOUP
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon peanut oil
4 green onions, thinly sliced
5cm piece fresh ginger, finely chopped
3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 litre chicken stock
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon shao xing cooking wine
½ teaspoon sesame oil
2 small chicken breast fillets, thinly sliced
¼ cup roughly chopped fresh coriander leaves
(optional)
White pepper
METHOD
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan, add onions
and ginger and cook, stirring, for 2
minutes. Add corn and cook, stirring
occasionally, for a further 3-4 minutes.
2. Add stock and bring to the boil; reduce
heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow to cool
slightly.
3. Transfer half of the mixture and blend
with lid on jug, on speed 2/CHOP for
30 seconds. Return pureed soup to
remaining soup in saucepan with soy,
wine, sesame and chicken. Cook on
a medium high heat until soup starts
to simmer and chicken is just cooked
through.
4. Serve with fresh chopped coriander and
white pepper to taste.
TIP
Shao xing is a Chinese cooking wine
and is available from Asian grocery
stores and some supermarkets.
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SOUP FROM SAGE
MEDITERRANEAN SOUP
Serves 4-6
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 red onions, quartered
5 cloves garlic
1 large fennel, cut into thin wedges
3 zucchinis, roughly chopped
2 red capsicum, quartered and seeded
2 green capsicum, quartered and seeded
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 litre chicken or vegetable stock
2 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
L cup shredded fresh basil leaves
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Place onions,
garlic, fennel, zucchini and capsicums
into a large baking dish; drizzle with oil
and season with salt and pepper. Bake
in oven for about 30 minutes or until
vegetables are tender.
2. Place vegetables into a saucepan with
stock and chopped tomatoes. Bring
mixture to the boil and cook for a 10
minutes.
3. Allow mixture to cool and transfer in
batches to blender jug. Place lid on jug.
4. Select Speed 2/BLEND and blend until
smooth.
5. Return pureed soup to saucepan with
basil leaves to heat through. Season to
taste.
THAI SWEET POTATO SOUP
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons oil
1 large brown onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1-2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 kg peeled, chopped sweet potato
1 litre chicken stock
270ml can light coconut cream
Salt and pepper
chopped fresh coriander, to serve
METHOD
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan, add onion,
garlic and curry paste and cook, stirring
for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion has
softened and curry paste is fragrant.
2. Add sweet potato and stock and bring to
the boil. Lower heat and simmer covered
for 25 minutes or until sweet potato is
soft. Remove from heat and allow soup
to cool slightly.
3. Blend soup in batches with lid on, on
Speed 3/BLEND until just blended.
4. Return pureed soup to saucepan with
coconut milk; season to taste and
heat on low until hot. Serve with fresh
coriander.
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DESSERT FROM SAGE
RICOTTA PANCAKES
Makes 6 to 8
INGREDIENTS
3 eggs
200g fresh ricotta
½ cup milk
¾ cup self raising flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons caster sugar
Unsalted butter for greasing
fresh berries, to serve
maple syrup, to serve
METHOD
1. Place eggs, ricotta, milk, flour, baking
powder and caster sugar into blender
jug. Place lid on jug.
2. Select 1/MIX setting, blend for 10
seconds. Scrape sides down if necessary
then blend for a further 5 seconds on
Speed 1/MIX. Do not over process.
3. Heat a heavy base frying pan or griddle
over a low to moderate heat. Lightly
grease with butter.
4. Spoon about 2 heaped tablespoons of
the mixture into pan and cook until
golden brown on both sides.
5. Serve with fresh blueberries and maple
syrup.
TIP
For berry pancakes pour mixture into
pan; top with several fresh berries
before flipping over and cooking other
side.
INDIVIDUAL STICKY DATE
PUDDINGS WITH BUTTERSCOTCH
SAUCE
Makes 12
INGREDIENTS
200g dried seedless dates, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda
1 ¼ cups boiling water
60g butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup self raising flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Butterscotch sauce
1 ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup pouring cream
125g butter
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a L cup
capacity muffin tray with oil spray.
2. Place dates, bicarbonate soda and
boiling water into a heatproof jug; cover
and stand for 5 minutes then carefully
pour into blender jug. Place lid on jug.
3. Add butter and sugar and PULSE 2-3
times. Add remaining ingredients and
PULSE mixture until just combined.
Do not over process. Scrape down sides
of jug if necessary.
4. Divide mixture evenly between holes of
the muffin tray and bake for about 20
minutes or until cooked when tested
with a wooden skewer. Remove from
oven and stand for 5 minutes before
turning out onto a wire rack. Serve warm.
5. Serve puddings with butterscotch sauce.
To make sauce, combine all ingredients
in a saucepan and cook, stirring, over a
low heat until combined.
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QUICK TEACAKE WITH CINNAMON
SUGAR
Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
2 eggs
M cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
125g butter, melted
1 cup caster sugar
2 cups self raising flour
Cinnamon topping
20g butter, melted
1 tablespoon caster sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 160°C with fan. Grease
and line a 20cm cake pan with baking
paper.
2. Combine ingredients in the order listed
into the blender jug. Place lid on jug.
3. Blend on Speed 1/MIX until mixture is
just combined. Scrape down any caught
flour if needed.
4. Pour mixture into prepared pan and
bake in oven for 50-60 minutes or until
a wooden skewer inserted comes out
clean.
5. Allow to cool for 5 minutes then turn out
onto a cooling rack. Brush with melted
butter and sprinkle with cinnamon
topping. Allow to cool before serving.
BAKED LEMON CHEESECAKE
Ser ves 8-10
INGREDIENTS
250g packet plain sweet biscuits
125g unsalted butter, melted
300ml carton sour cream
1 cup caster sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
4 eggs
750g cream cheese, at room temperature, cut
into cubes
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 160°C no fan. Line the
base of a 23cm springform pan with
non-stick baking paper. Place biscuits
into blender jug. Place lid on jug.
2. Select ICE CRUSH or PULSE setting
and blend until biscuits are finely
crushed. Place into a bowl, add melted
butter and mix well. Press biscuits
mixture into the base and sides of a
greased and lined. Use a straight-sided
glass to spread and press the biscuit
mixture firmly over the base and side of
pan, leaving 1cm at the top of the pan.
Refrigerate 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile place sour cream, sugar,
vanilla and lemon rind, eggs into the
blender jug and blend with lid on, on
speed 5/PUREE until just combined.
Turn blender off and add half of the
cream cheese; replace lid and blend on
speed 5/PUREE for 30 seconds. Turn
blender off and add remaining cream
cheese, replace lid; blend on
speed 5/PUREE for 30 second or until
mixture is smooth. Do not overmix.
4. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the
base. Place the pan on a baking tray and
bake for 1 ¼ -1 ½ hours or until just set
in the centre. Turn oven off. Leave the
cheesecake in oven, with the door ajar,
for 2 hours or until cooled completely
(this will prevent cheesecake from
cracking). Refrigerate until well chilled.
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DRINKS FROM SAGE
BANANA SMOOTHIE
Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
2 ripe bananas, halved
2 cups chilled milk
2 scoops frozen vanilla yogurt or
1 cup vanilla yogurt and 6 ice cubes
1 tablespoon honey
Nutmeg, to taste
METHOD
1. Place all ingredients into blender jug.
Place lid on jug.
2. Blend using the SMOOTHIE setting.
Serve immediately.
BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE
Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
1 cup orange juice, chilled
250g fresh strawberries, hulled
½ teaspoon grated orange rind (optional)
1-2 tablespoons rolled oats
2 scoops frozen fruit based yogurt
METHOD
1. Place all ingredients into blender jug.
Place lid on jug.
2. Blend using the SMOOTHIE setting.
Serve immediately.
FRUIT FUSION
Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
1 cup/250ml pineapple juice
1 banana, chopped
1 orange, skin and pith removed then quartered
2 tablespoons passionfruit pulp
1 cup/250ml soda water
METHOD
1. Place pineapple juice, banana and
orange in blender jug. Place lid on jug.
2. Select the 3/BLEND speed, blend until
well combined.
3. Stir in passionfruit pulp and soda water
and serve immediately.
ICED MOCHA
Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
¼ cup/60ml cold espresso
2 scoops chocolate ice cream
1 ½ cups chilled milk
6 ice cubes
METHOD
1. Place all ingredients into blender jug.
Place lid on jug.
2. Blend on Speed 4/LIQUIFY for 20-30
seconds or until combined.
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DRINKS FROM SAGE
VANILLA MILKSHAKE
Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
2 cup chilled milk
3 scoops vanilla ice cream
½ teaspoon vanilla essence extract
METHOD
1. Place all ingredients into blender jug.
Place lid on jug.
2. Blend using the SMOOTHIE setting.
Serve immediately.
CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE
Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
2 cup chilled milk
3 scoops chocolate ice cream
1 tablespoon chocolate syrup, optional
METHOD
1. Place all ingredients into blender jug.
Place lid on jug.
2. Blend using the SMOOTHIE setting.
Serve immediately.
STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE
Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
2 cup chilled milk
3 scoops strawberry ice cream or
3 scoops vanilla ice cream + 10 strawberries
METHOD
1. Place all ingredients into blender jug.
Place lid on jug.
2. Blend using the SMOOTHIE setting.
Serve immediately.
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SUGAR SYRUP
Makes approx 1 ½ cups
INGREDIENTS
1 cup white sugar
1 cup/250ml water
METHOD
1. Place sugar and water into a heavy base
saucepan and cook, stirring over a very
low heat until sugar has dissolved.
2. Bring to the boil then reduce heat and
simmer mixture for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and allow to cool
completely. Store in an airtight container
in the refrigerator.
STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI
Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
6-8 strawberries, hulled and quartered
60ml nip white rum
¼ cup/60ml fresh lime juice
¼ cup/60ml sugar syrup
12 ice cubes
METHOD
1. Place all ingredients into blender jug.
Place lid on jug.
2. Use ICE CRUSH function or Speed 4/
LIQUIFY and blend until ice is crushed.
3. Pour into 2 cocktail glasses to serve.
2 standard drinks
LIME AND MINT CRUSH
Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
2 limes, peeled and cut into 8 pieces
16-20 mint leaves
¼ cup/60ml sugar syrup
60ml nip white rum or vodka
8 medium ice cubes
1 cup/250ml soda water
METHOD
1. Place all ingredients into blender jug.
Place lid on jug.
2. Select ICE CRUSH function or Pulse
setting and blend until all ingredients
are roughly chopped.
3. Pour into a glass, serve immediately.
2 standard drinks
MARGARITA
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
60ml nip tequila
60ml nip cointreau
L cup/80ml lime juice
¼ cup/60ml sugar syrup
12 ice cubes
METHOD
1. Place tequila, cointreau, lime juice, sugar
syrup and ice cubes into blender jug.
Place lid on jug.
2. Use ICE CRUSH function or Speed 4/
LIQUIFY and blend until well combined
and ice is crushed.
3. Serve in salt rimmed glasses.
4 standard drinks
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PINA COLADA
Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
60ml nip white rum
¼ cup/60ml coconut cream
¾ cup/180ml pineapple juice
1 ½ tablespoons/30ml sugar syrup
10 ice cubes
METHOD
1. Place all ingredients into blender jug.
Place lid on jug.
2. Use ICE CRUSH function or Speed 4/
LIQUIFY and blend until well combined
and ice is crushed.
3. Serve immediately.
2 standard drinks
CUBA LIBRE
Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
60ml nip aged amber rum
1 lime, peeled and cut into 4 pieces
12 ice cubes
METHOD
1. Place all ingredients into blender jug.
Place lid on jug.
2. Use ICE CRUSH function or Speed 4/
LIQUIFY and blend until well combined
and ice is crushed.
3. Serve immediately.
2 standard drinks
SEA BREEZE
Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
12-14 ice cubes
60ml nip vodka
½ cup/125ml orange juice
½ cup/125ml cranberry juice
½ cup/125ml ruby red grapefruit juice
METHOD
1. Place ice cubes in blender jug. Place
lid on jug. Using ICE CRUSH function
blend until finely crushed.
2. Spoon crushed ice into 2 large chilled
glasses. Layer remaining ingredients in
order listed over ice. Serve immediately.
2 standard drinks
MANGO TANGO
Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
¾ cup/180ml mango nectar
½ cup/125ml orange juice
30ml nip white rum
30ml nip mango liqueur
¼ cup/60ml fresh lime juice
12 ice cubes
Mineral water to serve
METHOD
1. Place nectar, juices, ice cubes into
blender jug. Place lid on jug. Use ICE
CRUSH function or Speed 4/LIQUIFY
and blend until well combined.
2. Pour into large chilled glasses and top
with mineral water.
2 standard drinks
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