Christmas is all about indulging a little and sharing precious time with our loved ones. That’s why we’ve partnered with Siemens to create and share a range of festive bite-size dishes which are quick and easy to make thanks to a variety of time saving Siemens appliance features. They are designed not only impress your guests and be easy to share over conversation, but also to give you maximum time at the table rather than being tucked away in the kitchen.

All recipes and appliances by Siemens Home Uk.

Beautifully styled by The Design Buzz, with flowers by Blume Studio and drinks by The Cocktail Service. Photography Beth Crockatt. Videography Paul Hines.

Salmon Apetizers in half the time

with 4D Hot air & microwave in one

A unique and rather handy feature of the Siemens studioLine oven with microwave function is that it has combined 4D hotAir and microwave functionality in one. With no pre-heat required, this will shorten  the usual ‘in oven’ time of many dishes.

Try it with our Whisky Marmalade Salmon

Makes: 30 spoons approx.
Cooking Function: Induction hob for 5 minutes; Microwave Combination 4D hotAir 160C/180W for 5- 6 minutes
Preparation Time: 5 minutes + 30 minutes Marinade time.

Ingredients:
300g Salmon fillet skinned and cut 1 cm dice

Marinade:
2 tbsps whisky
2 tbsps orange juice
1 tsp sea salt 

To serve:
2 fresh oranges segmented and cut into small pieces
2 tbsps orange marmalade
Remaining reserved orange juice
Sprinkle of nigella and sesame seeds
Fresh Dill sprigs or rocket, to garnish 

Method:
Segment and then squeeze oranges, making sure to do so over a bowl so that all the juice is reserved.
Mix whisky, 2 tbsp of reserved orange juice and rock salt, add salmon cubes and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Add remaining orange juice to Marmalade in a small pan and bring to boil, simmering for approx 5 minutes to thicken.
Place a small piece of orange segment in each spoon and place on a tray in a warming drawer setting 2.
Place marinated salmon in flat glass dish and cook on Microwave Combination 160C/180W for 3 minutes. Stir and cook for a further 2 minutes, check if salmon is cooked and add an extra minute if necessary.
Add the thickened marmalade sauce into salmon to carefully coat the cubes. Sprinkle with a few nigella and sesame seeds. Top each spoon with salmon cube on top of the oranges.  Garnish with dill or rocket and serve warm.

Cook both crisp and soft meat

with pulse steam & 4D hot air

When it comes to meat at Christmas it’s all about creating a soft, tender texture, and a delicious crust with beautiful colouration. This is where Siemens studioLine oven offering a combination of both pulseSteam and 4D hotAir helps to perfect this every time. The pulse steam helps to add moisture for a softer meat, whist crisping the perfect finish with 4D hotAir. In addition the oven will turn itself off (when using the temperature probe) when the optimum food temperature is reached, so that you can perfectly time the best result without fail.

Try it with our Sticky Garlic Beef Kebabs   

Makes: 8-10 | Cooking Function: 8-10 minutes Hot Air Grilling with Added Steam 180C
Preparation Time: 30 minutes marinade (30 mins to 1hour if Vac packed or overnight)

Ingredients:
2 sirloin steaks

Marinade/dipping sauce:
300g dark brown sugar
6 cloves of Garlic finely chopped
4tbsps BBQ Sauce
125ml Whisky
4 tbsps Balsamic vinegar
4 sprigs of thyme
3 Star Annise
1tbsps Worcestershire Sauce
1-2 tbsps of Sesame seeds or nigella seeds (optional)

Method:
In a small pan add all of the sauce ingredients and bring to boil slowly to dissolve sugar.
Once boiling reduce to medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes to thicken. Allow to cool.
Trim beef and cut into 3cm chunks .Add to a vacuum bag and add 4 tbsps of thickened cool sauce.
Seal the bag and refrigerate for 30mins-1 hour.
Alternately place beef in flat container and add 4-5 tbsps of marinade stir well to coat cover with Clingfilm and marinate for 24 Hours.
Strain remaining sauce and place in dipping bowl ready to serve. Cover and refrigerate if slow marinating.
When ready to cook thread 3-4 cubes on small bamboo skewers and place in oven on Hot Air grilling for 8-10 minutes. Finish by sprinkling with seeds.
Beef eats well hot or cold.

*Allergens highlighted in bold

The perfect mini Tiramisus
From Pure Microwave 

Who said desserts couldn’t be bite size either? Wow your guests with beautiful individual mini tiramisus, with Ristretto coffee straight from the Siemens integrated coffee machine, and simply add to a microwaved sponge and top with a delightful creamy mixture. 

Try it with our Tiramisu shots

Makes: 20 shots| Cooking Function: Microwave 600W for 4 minutes, coffee centre Ristretto
Preparation time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:      

Mixture:
55g butter melted
3 tbsps milk
1 egg
55g caster sugar
85g plain flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp vanilla extract

4 shots of ristretto
2 tbsps Marsala or amaretto
150ml cream
150g mascarpone
1 tsp vanilla extract
30g icing sugar

Chocolate or cocoa for dusting

Method:
Make the cake by adding milk, egg, melted butter and sugar to bowl and whisking together. Fold in flour, baking powder and vanilla. Place batter into small square oven proof dish.
Microwave for 4 minutes at 600Watts- cake should be set but look slightly damp. Allow to cool.
Mix together cream, mascarpone, vanilla and icing sugar and whisk until blended.
Make ristretto using the coffee centre and stir in your choice of alcohol.
Divide sponge and place small piece in shot glass. Pour over coffee mixture.
Place cream mix in piping bag and pipe on top of sponge.
Dust with grated chocolate or cocoa and serve or can be chilled.

*Allergens highlighted in bold

Read part 1 - for more festive food inspiration which is a breeze to make and a joy to share.