Cuisinart Food Processor CBT 500FP User Manual

INSTRUCTION AND

RECIPE BOOKLET

SMARTPOWER PREMIER DUET^™600-WATT BLENDER/FOOD PROCESSOR

CBT-500FP

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

INTRODUCTION

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

You’ll be amazed at what this combination blender/food processor

can do! The SmartPower PremierDuet^™is our most powerful

blender and a full-featured 3-cup Cuisinart^®Food Processor – in

one! It lets you effortlessly blend smoothies, mix batter, crush ice,

purée soup, chop nuts, slice potatoes, or shred cheese…all with

easy push-button controls. Get ready to have more fun and get

more creative in your own kitchen, with Cuisinart!

NOTICE

This appliance is of the grounded type; the extension cord should

be a grounded type 3-wire cord. If the plug does not fit, contact a

qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2

Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3

Blender Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4

Blender – Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4

Helpful Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

Quick Reference Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7

Do’s and Don’ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7

Food Processor Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8

Food Processor – Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

Operating Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

Chopping, Puréeing and Mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10

Slicing and Shredding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11

Quick Reference Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11, 13

Recipe Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12

Cleaning and Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14

Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15

1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart^®SmartPower

Premier Duet^™600-Watt Blender/Food processor on a flat, sturdy

surface before unpacking.

2. Remove instruction booklet and other printed materials from top

of corrugated insert.

3. Next, remove the top corrugated insert. It contains the adapter

stem, and the slicing/shredding disc. Carefully remove

slicing/shredding disc, as it is very sharp, then remove lid and

adapter stem.

4. Remove the top corrugated insert containing the blender jar

assembly. Be careful not to tip the jar when removing.

5. Remove the middle corrugated insert containing the fill cap.

6. Carefully lift blender base from box and set aside.

7. Remove food processor accessory and any additional literature

from the box.

To assemble the blender, follow the Assembly instructions on

page 4 of this instruction booklet. Replace all corrugated inserts

in the box and save the box for repackaging. See the Features

and Benefits section on page 4 for a listing of all blender parts.

Before using for the first time: Wash all parts according to the

Cleaning and Maintenance section on page 7 of this booklet to

remove any dust or residue.

blend ingredients only as much as needed.

BLENDER FEATURES AND BENEFITS

c. Ice Crush Button

Press to begin crushing. This button is preset to the best

speed for crushing ice.

1. Cover

Just press on. Tightfitting

seal resists leakage.

9. Heavy-duty Motor Base

Is so sturdy and stable, it will not “walk” on your counter –

even during ice crushing! Used for both the blender jar and the

the food processor bowl.

2. Measured Pour Lid

Allows you to measure

and add ingredients with-

out removing the cover.

10. Slip-proof Feet

Prevent movement during use and prevent damaging marks

on countertops or tables.

3. 50-oz. Glass Jar

Has a unique, sturdy,

wide-mouth design.

11. Cord Storage (not shown)

Keeps countertop safe and neat by conveniently storing

excess cord.

4. Leak-proof Rubber

Gasket (not shown)

Holds the glass jar snugly

in position for safe

operation.

BLENDER

GETTING STARTED STEP BY STEP

5. High-quality Cutting

Assembly with Patented

Stainless Steel Blades

Is strong enough for all

blender tasks, including

tough jobs, from ice

8b.

8a.

8c.

ASSEMBLY

To use your Cuisinart^®SmartPower

Premier Duet^™600-Watt

Blender/Food Processor begin by

assembling the blender jar.

(d)

(c)

crushing to chopping

delicate herbs.

10.

1. Turn the blender jar (a) upside

down, and place it flat on a

sturdy surface.

Note: Blades are sharp...

handle carefully.

(b)

(a)

2. Position the rubber gasket (b) on

the round opening on the bottom

of the blender jar.

6. Locking Ring

Is self-aligning so that the glass blender jar slides easily

into position.

7. Count-Up^™Timer

3. Turn the cutting assembly (c)

upside down, and place the blade

end in the blender jar opening.

Five-minute timer times your recipes for perfect results.

8. Push-button Controls

Note: Blades are sharp… handle carefully.

a. High and Low Buttons

4. Secure the rubber gasket and cutting assembly in position

by placing the smaller opening of the locking ring (d) on top of

the cutting assembly. Engage threads by twisting the locking

ring clockwise until tightened. Make sure locking ring is tightly

fastened to blender jar. Once assembled, turn the blender jar

right-side up.

Choose High or Low speed to blend the ingredients to the

desired consistency. Red LED lights will indicate which

speed you are using.

b. Pulse Button

Allows you to pulse at High or Low speeds, so you can

5. Push the cover onto the top of the blender jar. Push the

measured pour lid into the cover.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE – BLENDER

To Activate Blender

Press On - The blender is in ON mode.

Press desired speed button.

6. Place the blender jar on the motor base so that the jar mark-

ings are facing you and the handle is positioned to one side.

To Begin Blending

To Change Speeds

To Pulse

Press desired speed button.

7. Plug in power cord. Your blender is now ready to be used.

In On mode press Pulse, then press and release desired

speed button as needed.

HELPFUL REMINDERS

To Crush Ice

In On mode, press and release Ice Crush button

as needed.

• Once the cover is in position, additional ingredients can be added

during blending by simply lifting the measured pour lid, adding

ingredients, and replacing the measured pour lid.

To Stop Blending

(and Deactivate Blender)

Press Off button.

To Stop Blending

Press High or Low button.

(in High or Low Speeds

and Pause Timer)

• Cover should always be in place while the unit is on.

• Warning: Do not place blender jar onto base while motor

To Stop Blending

Release button.

is running.

(in Pulse or Ice Crush Mode)

• Do not twist locking ring from blender jar when removing blender

jar from base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base.

SPEED SELECTION GUIDE

• Boiling liquid or solid frozen foods (with the exception of ice cubes

Refer to this guide to choose the best blender speed for your desired result.

or ¹⁄

inch [1.3 cm] pieces of frozen fruit) should never be placed in

the blender jar.

Ingredient/Recipe

Speed

Result

• Do not place ice, frozen foods or very cold liquids into a blender

jar which has come directly from a hot dishwasher.

Reconstituting frozen

juice concentrate

Low

Smooth and full-bodied

Mayonnaise

Low

Thick and creamy

• Do not place very hot liquids or foods into a blender jar which has

come directly from the freezer. Boiling liquids should cool for

5 minutes before being placed in blender jar.

Salad dressings

Low or High

Completely blended

and emulsified

Nuts (shelled,1/2 cup

or less at a time)

Low

Pulse to chop

Coarse to fine

• Follow Cleaning and Maintenance instructions on page 7, prior to

your first use.

Heavy or whipping cream

Low - pulse

Thick creamy topping

Bread, cookies or crackers

(add 1/2" pieces, 1 cup or

less at a time)

Low - pulse,

then blend

Coarse to fine as desired

OPERATION

1. Place the motor base of your Cuisinart^®SmartPower Premier

Duet^™600-Watt Blender/Food Processor onto a flat, sturdy

surface. It is important that the surface be clean and dry.

Assemble the blender by following the assembly instructions.

Once the jar is assembled and is in position on the motor base,

plug the Cuisinart^®SmartPower Premier Duet^™600-Watt

Blender/Food Processor into an electrical outlet.

Grating/chopping citrus

zest (add 1-2 tsp. sugar

or salt from recipe)

Low - pulse/blend

Uniformly fine

Smoothies, shakes,

health drinks

High

Smooth, creamy and thick

Smooth and creamy

Baby food/fruit and

vegetable purée

Frozen cocktails

Hard cheeses

Spices

High

Thick and slushy

Coarse to fine

Low-pulse, then blend

2. Add all necessary ingredients to the blender jar, and replace

the cover. You may add more ingredients by lifting the meas-

ured pour lid and dropping ingredients through the fill area.

Replace the measured pour lid after adding ingredients. Do not

place hands into blender jar with blender plugged in.

Low or high pulse,

then blend

Ice

Ice Crush,

pulse or continuous

Coarse crush to snowy

Note: Add liquid ingredients first, then follow with solid

ingredients. This will provide more consistent blending

and prevent unnecessary stress on the motor.

WARNING: FLASHING LIGHT INDICATES READY TO OPERATE.

DO NOT TOUCH BLADES

Note: The Count-Up^™timer will begin counting when the desired

speed button is pushed. The timer will continue to count if

you change speeds.

Note: To remove blender jar cover, lift edge of cover upward.

Lifting measured pour lid will not remove cover.

3. TIMING YOUR RECIPES: The SmartPower Premier Duet^™

600-Watt Blender/Food Processor features a 5-minute

Count-Up^™Timer, so that you can time your recipes and

guarantee perfect results. The timer begins counting from 0 as

soon as you push your desired speed: High, Low, Pulse or Ice

Crush. The timer will continue to count up even if you change

speeds during blending. You can pause the timer by pausing

the blending process. Do this by pushing the button correspon-

ding to the speed at which you are currently blending. For

example: If you are blending in Low speed and you push the

Low speed button, the blender will stop blending and the timer

will stop counting, but the unit will remain on. To continue

blending and timing your recipe, push one of the speed

buttons. The timer will also stop counting when it reaches

5:00 minutes. The timer will reset itself only when the Off

button is pushed.

6. TO PAUSE OR STOP BLENDING PROCESS:

a. To Pause Blending Process:

Push the button corresponding to the speed at which you

are currently blending. For example: If you are blending on

High speed, push the High speed button and the blender will

stop blending, but the unit will remain on.

Note: By pausing the blending process, you will also pause the

timer. The timer will pause until you start blending again.

b. To Stop Blending Process:

Push the Off button when you are finished with your recipe

and would like to turn the blender off.

Note: When you push the Off button, the timer will stop count-

ing and the LED display will reset to 0:00. When the

blender is turned back on and a speed button is pushed,

the timer will begin to count from 0:00.

4. START BLENDING: Press the On button. The red LED

indicator light will illuminate, indicating that the blender is

turned on but no speed has been selected.

7. PULSE MODE: The pulse mode allows you to create a burst

of power for quick, efficient blending. To use the pulse function,

push the On button and the red LED indicator light will

illuminate. Push the Pulse button, and the pulse LED

indicator light will blink. Push and release the desired speed

button. Repeat as desired. You determine the duration of each

pulse. While pulsing, the LED indicator light will glow. The

pulse function can be used to break apart larger pieces of food

or to control the texture of food when chopping. The pulse

function is also effective in starting the blending process when

you do not want continuous power, or when processing items

that do not require an extended amount of blending.

Note: The timer will count when you push or hold down the

Pulse button. The timer will pause when you release the

Pulse button.

5. CHOOSE BLENDING SPEED: Press High or Low button to

determine the speed at which you would like to blend the

ingredients. Both the On indicator light and the activated speed

indicator light will glow. The blender will now be functioning at

the desired speed. It is possible to switch speeds without press-

ing the Off button, by simply pushing the other speed button.

8. TO CRUSH ICE: The SmartPower Premier Duet^™600-Watt

Blender/Food Processor motor is strong enough to crush ice

without liquid at any speed; however for your convenience, we

have preset the best speed for ice crushing. To give you

greater control, the ice crush function automatically operates as

a pulse function. To crush ice, place ice cubes in the blender

jar. Press the On button. The On indicator light will illuminate.

Press the Ice Crush button in short pulses until ice is crushed

to desired consistency. See Recipe Tips section on page 12 for

more details.

of dishwasher. The blender jar must be washed in warm, soapy

water and rinsed and dried thoroughly. The blender jar can also be

placed upside down in dishwasher.

Finally, wipe the motor base clean with a damp cloth to remove any

residue, and dry thoroughly. Never submerge the motor base in

water or other liquid, or place in a dishwasher.

Note: The timer will count when you push or hold down the Ice

Crush button. The timer will pause when you release the

Ice Crush button.

Tip: You may wish to clean your blender cutting assembly as

follows: Squirt a small amount of dishwashing liquid into

assembled blender jar and fill halfway with warm water.

Run on LOW for 15 seconds. Repeat, using clean tap

water. Empty blender jar and carefully disassemble parts.

Wash cutting assembly, gasket and locking ring in warm,

soapy water. Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly.

9. TO DISLODGE FOOD: Use a rubber or plastic spatula to help

remove food lodged around the cutting assembly. DO NOT

USE SPATULA UNTIL YOU HAVE TURNED THE BLENDER

OFF. Replace the cover and measured pour lid and continue

blending, if necessary. Make sure spatula is not inside the

blender jar before blending.

DOS AND DON’TS WHEN USING THE BLENDER

10. WHEN FINISHED BLENDING: Press the Off button and

unplug the blender from the electrical outlet. Never remove the

blender jar from the motor base until the blender is off. Do not

twist locking ring from blender jar when removing jar from

motor base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base. Do not

place hands into blender jar with blender plugged in.

• Make sure the electrical outlet is rated at the same voltage as that

stated on the bottom of the blender motor base.

• Always use the blender on a clean, sturdy and dry surface.

• Always add liquid ingredients to the blender jar first, then

add remaining ingredients. This will ensure that ingredients

are uniformly mixed.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always unplug your Cuisinart^®SmartPower Premier Duet^™

600-Watt Blender/Food Processor from the electrical outlet before

cleaning. The blender is made of corrosion-resistant parts which are

easy to clean. Before first use and after every use, clean each part

thoroughly. Periodically check all parts before reassembly. If any

part is damaged or blender jar is chipped or cracked, DO NOT

USE BLENDER.

• Cut most foods into cubes approximately ¹⁄

inch (1.3 cm) to

1 inch (2.5 cm) to achieve a more uniform result. Cut all cheeses

into pieces no larger than ¹⁄

inch (1.3 cm).

• Use the measured pour lid to measure liquid ingredients such

as juice or alcohol. Replace measured pour lid after ingredients

have been added.

• Use a rubber or plastic spatula as needed, only when the blender

is turned off. Never use metal utensils, as damage may occur to

the blender jar or cutting assembly.

Remove the blender jar from the motor base by lifting straight up

and away. Twist off the locking ring by turning counterclockwise.

• Place cover on firmly. Always operate the blender with the

cover on.

Remove the cutting assembly and rubber gasket. Wash in warm

soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly.

• Make sure locking ring is tightly attached to blender jar.

• Always remove locking ring, cutting assembly, and rubber gasket

before cleaning.

• When scraping the blender jar with a spatula, remove the food

from the sides of the blender jar and place food in the center of

the blender jar, over the cutting assembly.

Place the locking ring in the upper rack of the dishwasher or wash

in warm water.

CAUTION: Handle the cutting assembly carefully. It is SHARP and

may cause injury. Do not attempt to remove blades from

cutting assembly.

Remove the blender jar cover and the measured pour lid. Wash in

warm, soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly, or place in upper rack

• When chopping fresh herbs, garlic, onion, zest, bread crumbs,

nuts, spices, etc, make sure the blender jar and cutting assembly

are completely dry.

FOOD PROCESSOR FEATURES

• If food tends to stick to the sides of the blender jar when blending,

pulse in short bursts.

• Pulses should be short bursts. Space the pulses so the blades

1. Food pusher with

oil dispenser

stop rotating between pulses.

2. Work bowl cover with feed

DON’T

tube

• Don’t store food or liquids in your blender jar.

• Don’t place cutting assembly and locking ring onto motor base

without the blender jar attached.

• Do not attempt to mash potatoes, knead heavy dough,

3. Stainless steel

chopping blade

or beat egg whites. These can be done in the food processor.

• Don’t remove blender jar while unit is on. Keep the blender jar

cover on the blender jar while blending.

• Don't twist locking ring from blender jar when removing blender

jar from motor base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base.

• Don’t overprocess foods. Blender will achieve most desired results

in seconds, not minutes.

• Don’t overload blender. If the motor stalls, turn the blender off

immediately, unplug the unit, and remove a portion of the food,

then continue.

4. Stainless steel reversible

slicing/shredding disc

5. Adapter stem

6. Clear work bowl

7. Gearbox collar

• Don’t use any utensil inside the blender jar while the motor is on.

• Don’t use any container or accessories not recommended by

Cuisinart. Doing so may result in injury.

• Don’t place hands inside the blender jar when blender is

plugged in.

• Don’t add boiling liquids or frozen foods (except ice cubes or 1/2

inch pieces of frozen fruit) to glass blender jar. Boiling liquids

should cool for 5 minutes before being placed in blender jar.

8. Motor base

Used for both the blender jar

and the food processor bowl

The reversible slicing/shredding disc can slice and shred a variety

of fruits and vegetables, meats and cheeses. See Quick Reference

guide for Preparing Foods for Slicing and Shredding, page 13.

FOOD PROCESSOR

GETTING STARTED STEP BY STEP

FOOD PROCESSOR ASSEMBLY

SLICING AND SHREDDING

Please note that the bowl with collar will fit on the base in eight

different positions. The handle can be in front or on either side

and the feed tube in front, back, or on either side. Directions for

use reference a certain position for instructional purposes only.

1. Hold collar in one hand and bowl handle in the other. Twist bowl

clockwise onto collar.

FOOD PROCESSOR ASSEMBLY

2. Place collar with bowl onto motor base with handle facing front.

CHOPPING, PURÉEING AND MIXING

3. Place adapter stem onto the center shaft. To slice: Attach disc to

stem with the raised edge of slicer on top. To shred: Attach disc

to stem with the raised shredding slots on top. Place the

slicing/shredding disc onto shaft with the desired cutting blade

facing up. Be sure to handle the metal blade with care, as it is

razor sharp.

1. Hold gearbox collar in one hand and work bowl handle in the

other. Twist bowl clockwise onto collar.

2. Place collar with bowl onto motor base with handle facing front.

3. Place chopping blade over shaft in work bowl. Chopping blade

should slide easily to the bottom of the bowl. Lower blade will

almost touch bottom of bowl.

4. Place cover on work bowl, with feed tube at about 11 o’clock.

Turn cover clockwise until it fits into position. Insert food in feed

tube.

BE SURE TO HANDLE THE METAL BLADE WITH CARE AS

IT IS RAZOR SHARP!

5. Hold pusher with more rounded side toward the outside of

the bowl and insert it in feed tube over food. Always use

pusher to guide food through feed tube. Never use your

fingers or spatula.

6. Plug your Cuisinart^®SmartPower Premier Duet^™600-Watt

Blender/Food Processor into a household electrical outlet.

4. Place food to be processed in work bowl. Put cover on work

bowl, with feed tube at about 11 o’clock. Turn the cover clockwise

until it fits into position. Cover lock must click into locked position

prior to use. If you have trouble fitting the cover on the work bowl,

turn chopping blade hub slightly and replace cover.

5. The food pusher fits in feed tube with more rounded side toward

the outside of the bowl. ALWAYS USE PUSHER TO GUIDE

FOOD THROUGH FEED TUBE. NEVER USE YOUR FINGERS

OR SPATULA.

7. To remove cover, unlock it by turning it counterclockwise,

then lift it straight up.

OPERATING CONTROLS

6. Plug your SmartPower Premier Duet^™600-Watt Blender/Food

Processor into a wall outlet. Push the On button and then the

High button to start chopping or puréeing. It is recommended that

one hand be placed on the food processor lid while in use,

to provide unit stability. If the machine doesn’t start, make sure it

is plugged in and the work bowl and cover are locked into place.

The food processor will not start until the collar, work bowl and

work bowl lid are locked into place. Nevertheless, always unplug

the unit before placing hands into the food processor bowl.

Your SmartPower Premier Duet^™appliance uses the high speed

with the Food Processor attachment. This button is the perfect

speed for all your food processing tasks. Always use this speed

when using the food processor. You may also use the Pulse

button set on High with this function for pulse-chopping.

To use your food processor, make sure that the bowl is assembled

properly and the blade or slicing/shredding disc and the cover are

locked into place.

When you use the control panel, the LED will light next to each

button you press.

NOTE: The motor base will start, but the food processor blade

will not turn until assembled properly.

Press the On button. For continuous operation, press the High but-

ton. Motor will start if you have followed assembly instructions. To

turn motor off, press the High button again or the Off button.

3. If you want a finer chop or purée, press the On button and then

the High button and let machine run continuously until the food is

chopped as fine as you want it. Check frequently through clear

cover or bowl to avoid chopping too fine. Use a plastic spatula to

scrape down any pieces that stick to inside of bowl. Onions and

other food with a high water content turn into a smooth purée

very quickly. Do not overchop – look at food frequently through

work bowl.

To purée, follow same procedure as for chopping, but let machine

run until food is a smooth purée.

New users are often surprised at how fast the processor works. You

will quickly get used to its great speed.

For on-off operation, called pulse-chopping or pulsing, press the On

button, press the Pulse button, and then press and release the High

button the desired number of times. Motor runs as long as you hold

the High button down. The motor stops when you release control

switch. Try it a few times.

These are some conditions that affect your results:

• Size of pieces you put in bowl – all should be about the

same size.

You control the duration and frequency of pulses by the length of

time you hold the High button down and the rate at which you press

it. Allow enough time between pulses to let food in work bowl fall

to bottom.

• Amount of food you process – don’t add too much.

• Type of processing you choose – continuous or pulse/chopping.

ADDING FOOD WHILE PROCESSING

Always use the High button for pulse/chopping. Never turn cover

back and forth to start and stop processor.

To add liquid while the machine is running, pour it through open

feed tube. This is especially useful when making mayonnaise or

dressings.

CHOPPING, PURÉEING AND MIXING

A small hole in the pusher allows you to add liquids in a very slow,

steady stream – useful when making sauces.

Refer to Food Processor Assembly instructions on page 9.

1. Remove cover and put food into work bowl. First, cut food into ³⁄

When you want to add small pieces of food like cheese, meat or

garlic cloves while machine is running, drop them through open

feed tube.

pieces. You will get a more even chop if you start with pieces that

are all the same size. Put pieces into work bowl with metal blade

in place. You can put in up to 1 cup of food at a time.

If you want to process more, do it in batches.

To prevent spills when adding sugar and other dry ingredients,

use a funnel.

2. Put on cover and lock it. Insert pusher. It is recommended that

one hand be placed on the food processor lid while in use, to

provide unit stability. Press the On button, press the Pulse

button, and the High button (to pulse), then release. Repeat two

to three times. Each time blade stops, let food pieces drop to the

bottom of bowl before pulsing again. This ensures that the blade

will chop them at every pulse. Watch what happens to the food.

With pulse/chopping technique, you can get an even chop without

danger of overprocessing. Check texture by looking through work

bowl. Be careful not to overprocess. For a coarse chop, pulse

only a few times.

REMOVING PROCESSED FOOD

Before removing processed food, press Off button and wait for

blade to stop spinning. Then remove cover by turning it counter-

clockwise. Never try to remove cover and work bowl together; this

can damage work bowl.

It is important not to let metal blade fall out of work bowl as you

empty it. Here are two ways to prevent it from falling out:

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE –

PROCESSING WITH CHOPPING BLADE

1. Before tilting bowl, use spatula to remove food from around

blade. Carefully remove blade by the plastic hub.

THE FOOD

HOW TO PREPARE IT

Fruit and vegetables

Meat, poultry and fish

Peel and core if necessary. Remove large hard

pits and seeds. Cut into ³⁄4" pieces and process

up to 1 cup at a time.

These should be very cold but not frozen. First, cut

into ³⁄4" pieces. Put up to ¹⁄

pound in work bowl.

If you want to chop or purée more, do it in batches

of not more than ¹⁄

pound each. Pulse/chop or

run continuously until desired consistency is

reached. Check texture every 2 or 3 seconds to

avoid overprocessing.

2. Hold top of blade in place with finger or spatula while pouring

out processed food.

Bread, crackers or cookies

Break into 1" pieces and process continuously

until texture for crumbs is fine. For seasoned

crumbs, chop with herbs. For buttered crumbs,

dribble melted butter through feed tube while

processing – 1 teaspoon melted butter for each

slice of bread.

At this point, you may either lift the work bowl off motor base,

or hold the collar at the base and turn the handle of the bowl

counterclockwise and lift blade straight up.

Your SmartPower Premier Duet^™600-Watt Blender/Food Processor

makes many everyday food preparation tasks much easier and

faster. Follow these guidelines to get best results when using metal

blade with food you prepare most often.

Crumb crusts

Chop crackers or cookies as described in

preceding paragraph. Add sugar, spices and butter

and cut into pieces, as specified by recipe.

Pulse/chop until combined.

NOTE: Occasionally, a piece of food may become wedged between

the blade and the work bowl. If this happens, remove the cover, lift

the blade out carefully and remove the wedged piece. Empty the

bowl, reinsert the blade and lock the cover into place. Process

smaller amounts of the food at one time.

Hard cheese grated

If it’s too hard to cut with a knife, don’t try to chop

it – it may damage blade. First cut into ³⁄4" pieces.

Pulse/chop until pea-sized, then process

continuously. You can chop it as coarse or as fine

as you want. Simply run machine longer for finer

chop. Process up to 3 ounces at one time.

SLICING AND SHREDDING

1. Assemble clear work bowl on collar and base in the usual way.

(See steps 1 and 2 on page 9.)

Whipping cream

Processor-whipped cream works well for most

purposes. It is excellent as a topping for desserts

or hot drinks. Cream must be at refrigerator

temperature. You can whip up to 1 cup at a time.

2. Pick up adapter stem. Hold stem by side that has the octagon

shape (eight-sided) and push rounded side down as far as it will

go on motor shaft.

Parsley and other fresh herbs

Work bowl and metal blade must be clean and

dry. Remove stems; use leaves only. Dry herbs

completely. The more herbs you chop at once, the

finer chop you can get. Chopped herbs keep for

several days in the refrigerator in airtight bags, or

can be frozen for months.

3. Place the reversible slicing/shredding disc with the desired cutting

edge facing up onto the adapter stem. Always handle

slicing/shredding disc by the rim. Never touch sharp cutting

blades.

Crushing Ice (Blender Jar Only)

4. Put cover on work bowl, lock it into place by twisting it clockwise

and insert food in feed tube.

Add up to 10 large ice cubes to blender jar. Press the Ice Crush but-

ton, using short bursts, 10 times or until cubes are the

consistency of snow. Turn blender off. Pulse fewer times if

coarsely chopped ice is desired.

5. Insert pusher. Use moderate pressure to push down on pusher

with one hand while using your other hand to push the On

button, Pulse button, and hold down the High button. Slicing and

shredding take only a few seconds.Wait until disc stops

spinning before removing cover. When it stops, remove cover

before removing work bowl. Never try to remove cover and work

bowl together; this could damage work bowl.

Grating Citrus Zest

For best results, blender jar and cutting assembly must be clean

and dry. Remove zest from fruit in strips (using vegetable peeler).

Use no more than 8 strips at a time (zest of one medium lemon).

Cut strips in half. Add strips and 1 teaspoon sugar (from recipe)

to the blender jar. Blend on food processor speed for 15-20

seconds. Turn blender off.

6. Remove slicing/shredding disc before removing work bowl.

To remove it, grasp flat top section of adapter stem and lift it

straight up. Holding work bowl collar, turn work bowl counter-

clockwise and lift it straight up to remove it from base.

Grinding Hard Cheese

Cut cheese into ¹⁄2" pieces. Blend on food processor speed for

30 seconds. Turn blender off. For best results, grind no more than

3 ounces of cheese at a time.

RECIPE TIPS

Grinding Spices

You’ll find many easy ways to prepare savory, healthful meals with

your Cuisinart^®SmartPower Premier Duet^™600-Watt Blender/Food

Processor. The simple recipes that follow include some old Cuisinart

favorites as well as some creative combinations that are sure to

please your friends and family. Thanks to the superior ice crushing

power of the SmartPower Premier Duet^™600-Watt Blender/Food

Processor, you’ll also be able to make delicious frozen drinks.

For best results, blender jar and cutting assembly must be clean

and dry. Add ¹⁄

-¹⁄

cup of spices, seeds or peppercorns to blender jar.

Blend on food processor speed for 30-35 seconds. Turn blender off.

Whipping Cream

Whip 1 cup of cream (whipping or heavy cream) at a time. Blend

on mix, and process for 45-60 seconds or until creamy and

smooth. If making sweetened cream, add sugar after 10 seconds.

Turn blender off. Makes about 1 cup.

Puréeing Sun-Dried Tomatoes

TIPS FOR USING YOUR NEW

BLENDER/FOOD PROCESSOR:

Chopping Nuts

Rehydrate 1 ounce of tomatoes in 1 cup boiling water. Allow to sit

for 10 minutes or until softened. Add tomatoes and water to

blender jar. Cover and pulse on food processor speed 5 times;

then run continuously on food processor speed for 15-20 seconds.

Pulse ¹⁄

cup of nuts (shells removed) and chop 4-5 times.

Turn blender off. Drain in fine strainer if desired. Makes about ¹⁄

cup

Turn blender off; scrape blender jar with spatula. Turn blender on

and Pulse on chop 2-3 times. Turn blender off. Pulse fewer times for

more coarsely chopped results. For best results, process no more

than 1 cup at a time.

of puréed tomatoes.

Bread, Cookie or Cracker Crumbs

For best results, use day-old bread (drier bread works best).

Break bread slices into ¹⁄2" pieces, and process no more than

1 cup of pieces at a time on mix for 5-10 seconds. Crackers and

cookies should also be broken into ¹⁄2" pieces; process 1 cup at a

time on mix for 10-15 seconds. Turn blender off.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE – PROCESSING WITH THE SLICING/SHREDDING DISK

Food

To Prepare for Slicing

To Prepare for Shredding

Long narrow foods like carrots, celery, cucumbers,

and zucchini

Cut into even lengths about 1" shorter than height of

feed tube. Stand pieces upright in feed tube, flat side

down, adding enough pieces so they cannot tilt.

For long shreds, cut into largest size that will fit

sideways in feed tube. Stack in feed tube to about

1" from top. For shorter shreds, stand pieces upright

in feed tube, flat side down (as described in

slicing column).

Apples, onions, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes and

other large round fruits and vegetables

Cut one end flat then cut lengthwise in halves or

quarters. Pack solidly in feed tube to prevent tilting.

Fill feed tube to about 1" from top.

Prepare same as for slicing. Place in feed tube side-

ways for longer shreds, or upright for shorter shreds.

Use light to moderate pressure.

Strawberries, mushrooms, radishes and other small,

round fruits and vegetables

Slice off top and bottom, leaving center section.

Place in feed tube, flat side down.

Radishes shred well.

Prepare same as for slicing.

Cabbage, iceberg lettuce

Cut off top and bottom, leaving center section. Cut

into wedges to fit feed tube upright. Remove core.

Cut top and bottom pieces in similar wedges.

Prepare same as for slicing

Prepare same as for slicing.

Uncooked meat and poultry

(8 oz. maximum at one time)

Use boneless cuts. Cut into feed-tube lengths.

Remove skin if desired. Wrap in plastic wrap and put

in freezer until it feels hard when you try to squeeze it

but is still easily pierced through with tip of sharp

knife. Remove plastic wrap and stand upright in feed

tube. Note: Chicken and beef for stir-fries should be

sliced with the grain. Boned, skinned chicken breast

will usually fit when frozen as described above and

cut in half crosswise.

Soft cheeses like mozzarella

Do not slice.

Chill in freezer for 5 minutes before processing.

Cut into pieces to fit feed tube. Stand pieces in feed

tube and use light pressure on pusher. Use 4 oz.

maximum.

Cut into pieces to fit feed tube. Stand pieces in feed

tube and use light pressure on pusher.

Medium-hard cheeses like Cheddar and Swiss

Hard cheeses like Parmesan

Prepare same as for slicing. Chill 5 minutes in freezer

before processing. Use 4 oz. maximum.

Do not shred.

600-Watt Blender/Food Processor that was

purchased at retail for personal, family, or

NOTE: For added protection and secure

handling of any Cuisinart^®product that is

being returned, we recommend you use a

traceable, insured delivery service. Cuisinart

cannot be held responsible for in-transit

damage or for packages that are not deliv-

ered to us. Lost and/or damaged products

are not covered under warranty.

Your Cuisinart^®SmartPower Premier Duet^™

600-Watt Blender/Food Processor has been

manufactured to strict specifications and

has been designed for use with the

CLEANING AND STORING YOUR

SMARTPOWER PREMIER DUET^™household use. Except as otherwise

required under applicable state law, this

FOOD PROCESSOR

warranty is not available to retailers or other

commercial purchasers or owners. We

ATTACHMENTS

warrant that your Cuisinart^®SmartPower

Store the chopping blade and

Premier Duet^™600-Watt Blender/Food

slicing/shredding disc as you would sharp

knives – out of the reach of children.

Processor will be free of defects in material

or workmanship under normal home use

The work bowl, cover, pusher, chopping

blade, and slicing/shredding disc are top-

shelf dishwasher safe. When placing parts

in your dishwasher, insert the work bowl

upside down. Remember where you place

the sharp blade and disc, and be certain to

unload the dishwasher carefully.

for three years from the date of original

purchase. We suggest that you complete

and return the enclosed product registration

card promptly to facilitate verification of the

date of original purchase. However, return of

the product registration card does not elimi-

nate the need for the consumer to maintain

the original proof of purchase in order to

obtain the warranty benefits. In the event

that you do not have proof of purchase date,

the purchase date for purposes of this war-

ranty will be the date of manufacture.

Cuisinart^®SmartPower Premier Duet^™600-

Watt Blender/Food Processor accessories

and replacement parts. These warranties

expressly exclude any defects or damages

caused by accessories, replacement parts,

or repair service other than those that have

been authorized by Cuisinart. These

warranties do not cover any damage caused

by accident, misuse, shipment, or other than

ordinary household use. These warranties

exclude all incidental or consequential

damages. Some states do not allow the

exclusion of or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages, so the foregoing

limitation may not apply to you.

The gearbox collar is not immersible.

To clean, just wipe with a damp cloth.

If you wash the blades and discs by hand,

do it carefully. Avoid leaving them in soapy

water where they may disappear from sight.

To clean the metal blade, fill the work

bowl with soapy water, hold the blade by

its plastic center and move rapidly up and

down on the center shaft of the bowl.

Use of a spray hose is also effective.

If necessary, use a brush.

If your blender should prove to be defective

within the warranty period, we will repair

it or, if we think it necessary, replace it.

To obtain warranty service, please call

our Consumer Service Center toll-free at

1-800-726-0190 or write to:

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY

Cuisinart

150 Milford Road

East Windsor, NJ 08520

The work bowl should not be placed in a

microwave oven.

California law provides that for In-Warranty

Service, California residents have the option

of returning a nonconforming product (A) to

the store where it was purchased or (B) to

another retail store which sells Cuisinart^®

products of the same type. The retail store

shall then, according to its preferences,

either repair the product, refer the consumer

to an independent repair facility, replace the

product, or refund the purchase price less

the amount directly attributable to the con-

sumer’s prior usage of the product. If either

of the above two options does not result in

the appropriate relief to the consumer, the

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your

return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping

and handling of the product. Please also be

sure to include a return address, daytime

phone number, description of the product

defect, product serial number (stamped on

bottom of product base), and any other

information pertinent to the product’s return.

Please pay by check or money order.

(California residents need only supply proof

of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190

for shipping instructions).

WARRANTY

LIMITED THREE-YEAR

WARRANTY

This warranty supersedes all previous

warranties on Cuisinart^®SmartPower

PremierDuet^™600-Watt Blender/Food

Processor. This warranty is available to

consumers only. You are a consumer if you

own a Cuisinart^®SmartPower Premier Duet^™

consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facili-

ty if service or repair can be economically accomplished.

RECIPES

SMOOTHIES, SHAKES, FRAPPÉS,

FROZEN BEVERAGES

*Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the

reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund

for nonconforming products under warranty.

California residents may also, at their preference, return noncon-

forming products directly to Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary,

replacement by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at

1-800-726-0190. Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the

repair, replacement, and shipping and handling for such noncon-

forming products under warranty.

FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE

Layers of fresh fruit blend in just seconds to make this all-fruit smoothie.

Makes six 8-ounce servings

BEFORE RETURNING YOUR

CUISINART PRODUCT

⁄2

cup orange juice

cup cantaloupe, cut into 1" pieces

cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)

If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart^®product, we

suggest that you call our Consumer Service Center at

cup pineapple chunks (1" pieces)

(fresh or canned, drained)

1-800-726-0190 before returning the product for servicing. Often,

our Consumer Service Representatives can help solve the problem

without having the product serviced. If servicing is needed, a

Representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty

and direct you to the nearest service location.

cup navel orange segments, cut into 1" pieces

cup strawberries, hulled and halved

cup mango chunks (1" pieces)

*Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by

someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center,

please remind the servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at

1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed,

the product is serviced with the correct parts, and to ensure that the

product is still under warranty.

medium banana, cut into ⁄2" slices

cup ice cubes (about 6 standard)

Layer the ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Place cover

on blender jar. Set blender speed on High. Turn blender on and blend

for 20 to 30 seconds until smooth. Turn blender off.

Note: The riper the fruit, the sweeter the smoothie.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 101 (4% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 2g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 10mg • calc. 35mg • fiber 4g

Nutritional information per serving

(based on 6 servings): Calories 135 (18% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 5g • fat 2g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 10mg • calc. 63mg • fiber 4g

FRUIT AND YOGURT SMOOTHIE

A delicious drink for breakfast on the run.

The fruits may be varied to suit your own taste.

Add more calcium by using calcium-enriched orange juice.

MONKEY-DOODLE SHAKE

Makes 48 ounces

Chocolate frozen yogurt and bananas are

combined to make this creamy shake.

cups pineapple chunks

medium banana, cut in 1" pieces

cup orange juice

Makes 4 servings

cup fat-free vanilla yogurt

cups frozen strawberries (do not thaw)

cups lowfat milk

bananas, peeled, cut into 1" pieces

cups lowfat chocolate frozen yogurt

tablespoons chocolate syrup

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Set on High

and blend until smooth and creamy, about 20 seconds.

Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed; cover blender jar.

Set on High and blend until smooth, creamy and thickened, about

40 to 50 seconds. Serve immediately in tall glasses with straws.

Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 servings):

Calories 105 (4% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 3g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 23mg • calc. 76mg • fiber 2g

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 257 (18% from fat) • carb. 46g • pro. 8g • fat 5g

• sat. fat 3g • chol. 19mg • sod. 95mg • calc. 216mg • fiber 2g

TO-FRUITTI SMOOTHIES

The much-maligned tofu is a good source of protein and a

nice alternative to using dairy products in smoothies.

Change the fruits to suit your own taste.

MOCHA FRAPPÉ

Why go out for special coffee drinks when you can

prepare them easily at home in your Cuisinart^®Blender.

Makes 48 ounces

cup mango chunks (1" pieces), about 12 ounces

medium banana, cut in 1" pieces

cup orange, apple or other fruit juice

cup soy milk/beverage

Makes 2 servings

ounces espresso or double strength coffee, chilled*

cup chocolate sauce

⁄4

tablespoons flavored syrup – vanilla, hazelnut,

almond, raspberry, etc.

tablespoon vanilla extract

cup silken tofu, cut into 1" pieces

cups frozen strawberries (do not thaw)

15 ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Cover blender jar.

Set on High and blend until smooth and slushy, about 30 to 40

seconds. Serve immediately in tall glasses. Garnish with a dollop

of whipped cream if desired.

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Set on High

and blend until smooth and creamy, about 20 seconds.

Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 138 (0% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 1g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 37mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 0g

FROZEN COSMOPOLITAN

Can you improve on a new classic? Of course!

Try our Frozen Cosmopolitan.

For a Creamy Frappé, add 2 tablespoons half-and-half before

blending.

Makes 8 servings

cups cranberry juice

* May be prepared from instant espresso powder.

10 ounces chilled vodka

(may use citrus flavored)

FROZEN MANGO MARGARITAS

ounces lime juice

ounces Triple Sec or Cointreau lime twists for garnish

You can make Margaritas and other frozen drinks with ease with your

Cuisinart ^®Blender – try this refreshing Mango Margarita,

or use your own special recipe.

Pour the cranberry juice into ice cube trays and freeze until solid.

Place the vodka, lime juice, Triple Sec and frozen cranberry cubes

in the blender jar in order given. Set on High and blend for 25 to 30

seconds until completely slushy. Serve immediately in chilled martini

or other stemmed glasses, garnished with a twist of lime.

Makes 6 servings

cups mango cubes (fresh or frozen, partially thawed)

cup Tequila

⁄2

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 142 (1% from fat) • carb. 12g • pro. 0g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg • calc. 3mg • fiber 0g

⁄

cup Triple Sec or Cointreau

⁄

cup fresh lime juice

tablespoons superfine sugar

cups ice cubes

FROZEN DAIQUIRI

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on

blender jar. Blend on High for 30 to 40 seconds until the mixture

is smooth and slushy in texture. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.

A classic frozen cocktail.

Makes 4 servings

Nutritional information per serving:

ounces frozen limeade

ounces light rum

cups ice cubes

Calories 158 (1% from fat) • carb. 23g • pro. 0g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod 5mg • calc. 9mg • fiber 1g

Note: For an alcohol free “Margarita,” substitute 8 ounces fruit

juice, such as apricot nectar or cranberry juice, for the

Tequila and Triple Sec.

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Cover blender jar.

Set on High. Turn on blender jar and process until smooth and

slushy, about 30 to 40 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.

Cointreau^®is a registered trademark owned by the the Cointreau Corporation.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 92 (0% from fat) • carb. 14g • pro. 0g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 2 mg • calc. 2mg • fiber 0g

For Frozen Fruit Daiquiris, add 2-3 cups fruit (strawberries, peaches,

melon, etc.) cut into 1" pieces. For a more pronounced fruit flavor,

freeze additional fruit in cubes and use in place of ice cubes.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 51 (5% from fat) • carb. 11g • pro. 2g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 429mg • calc. 28mg • fiber 2g

SOUPS, SPREADS, DIPS AND MORE

For best results when blending fresh herbs, the herbs, blender jar and

cutting assembly must be dry and clean.

CHILLED MELON AND MANGO SOUP

CHILLED GAZPACHO

Sweet cantaloupe and mango combine with orange juice for this refreshing

cold soup. Perfect for a summer brunch or as a refreshing,

cool ending to a warm-weather meal.

A Cuisinart favorite, made with fresh, ripe summer tomatoes,

Chilled Gazpacho is perfect on a hot, summer night.

Makes 8 servings, about 6 ounces each

Makes 8 servings

1-2 cloves garlic, peeled

2-3 slices fresh ginger (each about the size of a quarter)

cups tomato or vegetable juice

cocktail, divided

mango, about 12 -14 ounces, peeled, seeded,

cut into 1" pieces

large rib celery, peeled, cut into 1" pieces

cantaloupe, about 3 pounds, peeled, seeded,

cut into 1" pieces

large cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, cut into

1" pieces

⁄

2-1 cup orange juice

Place ginger, mango, melon and ¹⁄

cup orange juice in the blender jar;

⁄

medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut into 1" pieces

medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut into 1" pieces

cover. Set on Low and blend until smooth, about 20 to 30 seconds.

Add as much remaining orange juice as necessary to adjust consistency

to that of a thick soup. Chill completely before serving. May be

garnished with fresh raspberries or blueberries and a sprig of mint.

⁄

large jalapeño pepper, cored, seeded, cut into ⁄2" pieces

green onions, trimmed, cut into ⁄2" pieces

medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, cut into 1" pieces

tablespoons sherry vinegar or lemon juice

teaspoon kosher salt

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 68 (2% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 1g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 14mg • calc. 17mg • fiber 1g

⁄

teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Place garlic in blender jar; cover jar. Set on Low; pulse to chop garlic,

10 times. Add 1 cup tomato juice/vegetable juice cocktail to blender

jar along with celery, cucumber, green pepper, red pepper, jalapeño

pepper, and green onions. Blend on Low until vegetables are

medium-finely chopped, about 5 to 10 seconds. Transfer to a

large serving bowl. Add remaining tomato juice/vegetable cocktail

to blender jar with fresh tomatoes.

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP

Make this soup in the spring when asparagus is at its most flavorful.

Makes eight 6-ounce servings

⁄

cup Italian parsley leaves, washed and dried

tablespoons unsalted butter

With blender set on Low, pulse 10 times to chop, or blend

continuously if a smoother gazpacho is preferred.

⁄

cup chopped onion or leek

pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1" pieces

Add to the bowl of vegetables with the remaining juice. Season with

sherry vinegar or lemon juice, salt and pepper. Chill before serving.

cups fat free, low-sodium chicken or vegetable

stock or broth

cup half-and-half

tablespoon cornstarch

peeled, cut into 1" slices

1 ⁄2 cups cold water

1 ⁄2 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken stock or broth

teaspoon kosher salt

teaspoon white pepper

⁄

cup water

⁄

teaspoon kosher salt

teaspoon white pepper

cup half-and-half

Place the parsley in the blender jar. Place cover on blender jar.

Set blender on Low and pulse until coarsely chopped, about

4 to 5 times. Remove and reserve.

Melt the butter in a medium Cuisinart^®saucepan over medium heat.

Add onion and cook until soft but not brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Add asparagus, stock, and all but 1 tablespoon of the reserved parsley.

Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low

and simmer, partially covered, until asparagus is tender, about 10 to

12 minutes.

⁄

Place leeks in a medium bowl and add cold water. Swirl, then let

stand for minutes. Lift leeks from the water without disturbing the

sand/sediment collected in the bowl; allow to drain completely.

Melt butter in a large Cuisinart^®saucepan over medium heat.

Add the drained leeks, onion, and thyme. Let cook until softened,

3 to 5 minutes. Add potatoes, stock, and water; cover and bring to

a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer,

uncovered, until potatoes are soft, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Pour the soup through a strainer, reserving the solids and liquids.

Allow to cool 5 minutes. Place the solids in the blender jar with 1 cup

of the cooking liquid; return the remaining liquid to the saucepan. Cover

blender jar and set on Low. Turn blender on and blend until creamy

and smooth, about 25 to 30 seconds. Turn blender off. Return puréed

vegetable mixture to the saucepan and stir to combine. Stir in half-and-

half. Stir cornstarch into water, and add to soup. Add salt and pepper.

Cook, stirring often, over medium heat, until soup thickens, about 6 to

8 minutes. Do not allow to boil. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Serve in warmed bowls garnished with the remaining parsley.

Drain vegetables, reserving cooking liquid. Place vegetables in blender

jar. Add 1 cup cooking liquid; return remaining cooking liquid to

saucepan. Cover blender jar. Set on High. Blend 20 to 30 seconds.

Scrape blender jar and blend 10 to 15 seconds longer, until completely

puréed and creamy smooth. Stir vegetable purée into stock in

saucepan and reheat over medium low heat. Add salt, pepper and

half-and-half.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 132 (37% from fat) • carb. 18g • pro. 3g • fat 6g

• sat. fat 3g • chol. 16mg • sod. 369mg • calc. 56mg • fiber 3g

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 98 (59% from fat) • carb. 7g • pro. 4g • fat 7g

• sat. fat 4g • chol. 19mg • sod. 510g • calc. 56mg • fiber 2g

Variation: Turn this soup into Creamy Watercress Soup by adding

1 bunch watercress, washed and dried. Pick leaves and reserve.

Chop stems and measure out 1¹⁄2 cups. Add stems to vegetable

mixture when sautéing. Follow recipe as directed.

CREAMY POTATO LEEK SOUP

Stir in reserved watercress leaves along with the half-and-half.

Serve hot or chilled.

This versatile soup may be served hot or chilled.

Makes 6 servings

medium leeks, white and tender green only,

sliced horizontally and cut into ⁄2" pieces

tablespoon unsalted butter

small (3-4 ounce) onion, peeled and cut into ⁄2" pieces

⁄

teaspoon thyme

medium russet potatoes (about ⁄4 pound total),

CREAMY TOMATO AND RED PEPPER BISQUE

PERFECT POPOVERS

Creamy tomato soup that is special enough for any occasion.

Impress your guests with these deceptively simple popovers

that are mixed in a matter of seconds in your Cuisinart® Blender.

Our 50-ounce blender is large enough for you to increase this recipe

by 50 percent to make a larger batch.

Makes 8 servings

teaspoon unsalted butter

teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

small onion (4 ounces), peeled,

Makes 18 popovers

cut in ⁄2" pieces

large eggs

rib celery (2 ounces), cleaned, cut in ⁄2" pieces

cups all-purpose flour

carrot (2 ounces), peeled, cut in ⁄2" pieces

cups evaporated fat-free milk, not reconstituted

teaspoon kosher salt

tablespoons white rice

⁄

teaspoon basil

tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Preheat oven to 375°F. Thoroughly coat eighteen ¹⁄2-cup popover,

custard, or muffin cups with cooking spray or melted butter.

cups fat free, low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock

cans recipe ready diced tomatoes (15 ⁄2 oz.) with juices

Place the eggs, flour, milk and salt in the blender jar in the order listed;

cover blender jar. Set on Low. Blend for 10 seconds. Scrape the sides

of the jar if needed. With the blender running, add the melted butter

in a steady stream and blend for 10 seconds. Let batter rest for 10 to

15 minutes.

roasted red peppers, seeded

teaspoon kosher salt

teaspoon white pepper

cup half-and-half

⁄2

⁄

Heat the butter and olive oil in a Cuisinart^®3³⁄4-quart saucepan over

medium low heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrot; cover loosely and

cook until the vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in the rice and

basil; cook until rice is opaque, 2 minutes. Stir in the stock, tomatoes

and roasted red peppers. Raise heat and bring to a boil. Lower the

heat, cover loosely and simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes. Turn

off heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake in the

preheated oven until puffy and nicely browned, about 40 minutes.

Use a cake tester to pierce each popover several times and bake for

an additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven, loosen from pans with a

thin-blade knife and gently lift out. Serve hot.

Nutritional information per popover:

Calories 126 (37% from fat) • carb. 14g • pro. 6g • fat 5g

• sat. fat 3g • chol. 79mg • sod. 91mg • calc. 93mg • fiber 0g

Strain the solids from the cooking liquid, reserving the cooking

liquid and returning it to the saucepan. Place the solids in the blender

jar. Add 1 cup of the cooking liquid to the blender jar. Set on High.

Pulse 10 times to chop, then process for 30 to 40 seconds until totally

smooth and creamy. Add the salt and pepper; blend 5 seconds longer.

Return the blended tomato mixture to the cooking liquid in the

saucepan. Heat on medium until it just begins to simmer, then add the

half-and-half. Do not allow to boil. The soup may be made ahead and

reheated – if making ahead, do not add half-and-half until soup is

reheated.

For Pesto Popovers: add ¹⁄

batter. Bake as directed.

cup prepared pesto (page 18) to the

ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS

Makes about 2¹⁄3 cups

tablespoons Italian parsley leaves

8-12 cloves roasted garlic, cooled *

cups canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 87 (28 % from fat) • carb. 13g • pro. 3g • fat 3g

• sat. fat 1g • chol. 7mg • sod. 367mg • calc. 47mg • fiber 3g

⁄

cup fresh lemon juice

cup tahini

approximately 1¹⁄2 minutes, until the mixture is completely smooth

and creamy.

⁄

Serve immediately or cover the guacamole directly with plastic wrap to

avoid oxidation.

teaspoons kosher salt

teaspoon cumin

⁄2

Nutritional information per 1/4 cup serving:

Calories 104 (79% from fat) • carb 5g • pro1g • fat 10g

• sat fat 1g • chol 0mg • sod301mg • calc 9mg • fiber 3g

tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Place the parsley in the work bowl fitted with the chopping blade.

Place cover on work bowl and press On button, then the Pulse button,

and the Food Processor Button to pulse, 8-10 times. Remove and

reserve. Place the roasted garlic, chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, salt,

and cumin in the work bowl. Press the On button and process on High

Speed until smooth, about 30-40 seconds. With the machine running,

add 1¹⁄2 tablespoons of the olive in a slow, steady stream, about 20

seconds, processing until completely blended. Press Off button.

Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle with remaining olive oil and sprinkle

with the reserved chopped parsley. Serve at room temperature with

wedges of pita bread, toasted pita chips or vegetable crudités.

GRAPE TOMATO SALSA

Makes about 1 cup

⁄

cup fresh cilantro leaves

small garlic clove, peeled

jalapeño pepper, halved, seeded, cut into ⁄2 inch pieces

green onion, trimmed (include some green),

*To roast garlic, peel as many cloves as you need (it will keep

refrigerated for a week in an airtight container, so do lots to have on

hand), and toss them in a small amount of olive oil. Place them in the

center of a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil and roast in a 400ºF

oven for 35-45 minutes until tender and golden. The sharp pungent

flavor of the garlic will become sweet and mellow.

cut in ⁄2-inch pieces

pint grape tomatoes

teaspoon fresh lime juice

teaspoon kosher salt

Place cilantro in the work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place

cover on bowl and press the On button. With the food processor

running on high speed, add garlic through the feed tube and process

until finely chopped, about 5 seconds. Scrape work bowl. Add

jalapeño, onion, tomatoes, lime juice, and salt. Press the Pulse button

and pulse on high speed until coarsely chopped, about 8-10 times.

Nutritional information per 1/3 cup serving:

Calories 181 (50% from fat) • carb 17g • pro 7g • fat 10g

• sat fat 1g • chol 0mg • sod 389mg•calc 60mg • fiber 6g

GUACAMOLE

Nutritional information per tablespoon:

Calories 8 (9% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 170mg • calc. 4mg • fiber 0g

Makes 1 cup

small clove garlic

medium ripe avocados, approximately 1 cup of pulp

teaspoons lemon juice

⁄

teaspoon salt

⁄

teaspoon chili powder

Place the garlic in the work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Turn

machine On and process on High until finely chopped, about 10 sec-

onds. Add remaining ingredients to bowl and pulse on High for

teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

teaspoon kosher salt

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA

⁄4

Makes 1 cup

Place the pine nuts in the work bowl fitted with the chopping blade.

Place cover on work bowl and press On button, then the Pulse button,

and pulse on High Food Processor Button until finely ground. Add the

remaining ingredients and pulse on High until all ingredients are incor-

porated and smooth.

⁄

ounce red onion

6-ounce can tuna packed in oil*

1 ⁄2 tablespoon capers

tablespoon fresh parsley

teaspoon lemon juice

Serve with crackers or vegetables as a dip.

Nutritional information per 1/4 serving:

Calories 88 (41% from fat) • carb 11g • pro 3g • fat 4g

• sat fat 1g • chol 0mg • sod 699mg • calc 12mg • fiber 3g

⁄

teaspoon dried oregano

teaspoon salt

⁄

teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)

Place the red onion in the work bowl fitted with the chopping blade.

Place cover on work bowl and press On button. Process on High to

chop onion finely, about 15 seconds. Add tuna, 1 tablespoon of

capers, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, and salt. Press Pulse button

and pulse on High until tuna mixture is well blended about 6-8 times. If

the tuna mixture appears to be dry, pulse in the optional teaspoon of

olive oil.

Add last ¹⁄2 tablespoon of capers and pulse 2-3 times to maintain some

texture of the capers. Transfer to a serving dish or resealable container.

Cover and refrigerate if not serving immediately.

ENDIVE WITH SHRIMP FILLING

A great finger food, not too fussy, and easy to do ahead.

Makes 30 appetizers (1¹⁄4 cups shrimp filling)

tablespoons fresh parsley leaves

shallots, peeled and quartered

tablespoon unsalted butter

teaspoon dill weed

ounces cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp,

cut in 1-inch pieces

*The imported Italian tuna packed in olive oil has the best flavor for this

recipe.

ounces lowfat cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces

Nutritional information per 1/4 cup serving:

Calories 88 (37% from fat) • carb 1g • pro 13g • fat 4g

• sat fat 1g • chol 8mg • sod 288mg • calc 13mg • fiber 0g

2 -3 Belgian endive (30 leaves)

Place the parsley in the work bowl fitted with the chopping blade.

Turn ON and process until finely chopped, about 10 seconds; remove

and reserve. Place shallots in work bowl; press Pulse. Pulse on High

to chop finely, about 10 pulses. Heat butter in a Cuisinart^®8-inch

non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until

golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in dill weed.

Set aside to cool.

ARTICHOKE TAPENADE

Makes 1 cup

tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained

sun-dried tomato halves, sliced

tablespoon green onion

Add shrimp to work bowl; pulse to chop, 5 times. Remove and

reserve. Process cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 15

seconds; scrape work bowl. Add half the reserved parsley, cooled

shallot mixture, and chopped shrimp. Pulse to combine, about 8 times.

Trim ¹⁄

inch from bottom of endive leaves. Separate into individual

⁄

cup (packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves

leaves and choose 30 of the nicest leaves. Pipe or spread a small

amount (2 teaspoons) of shrimp/cream cheese mixture onto bottom

half of leaves. Arrange on flat serving dish. Cover and refrigerate until

ready to serve. Sprinkle lightly with remaining reserved chopped

parsley just before serving.

vegetables until they are all used. Season each layer generously

with salt and pepper. Finish by pouring the warm cream over the

vegetables. Cover with a sheet of aluminum foil that has been lightly

coated with cooking spray. Place in middle of oven on a baking sheet

and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for about

another 30 minutes until gratin is golden and bubbly. Remove from

oven and let rest 5-10 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutritional information per serving (one filled endive leaf):

Calories 27 (43% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 2g • fat 1g

• sat. fat 1g • chol. 15mg • sod. 41mg • calc. 33mg • fiber 2g

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 235 (62% from fat) • carb 21g • pro. 2g • fat 17g

• sat fat 10g • chol 61mg • sod 613mg • calc 46 mg • fiber 3g

ROOT VEGETABLE GRATIN

POTATO PANCAKES

Serves 8

cooking spray

Makes eight 2-inch pancakes

1 ⁄2 cup heavy cream

12 ounces Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, cut to fit feed tube

cloves garlic, smashed

teaspoon dried rosemary

ounces yellow onion

⁄

green onion (1 tablespoon chopped)

egg, lightly beaten

ounces red-skinned or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled,

cut to fit feed tube

teaspoon kosher salt

ounces sweet potatoes, peeled, cut to fit feed tube

ounces yam, peeled, cut to fit feed tube

ounces parsnip, peeled

tablespoon vegetable oil

Place the green onion in the work bowl of the fitted with the chopping

blade. Press On button and process on high until finely chopped.

Insert the shredding disc and place cover on work bowl. Place

potatoes in feed tube and shred using high speed. Continue with any

remaining potatoes and then the yellow onion. Transfer contents of

work bowl to a clean tea towel which has been laid out on the counter.

Over the sink or mixing bowl, use the tea towel to wring out as much

liquid as you can from the potatoes and onion. Transfer ingredients to

a mixing bowl. Add egg, salt, and pepper and mix well.

teaspoons kosher salt

teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Place all peeled vegetables in a bowl and submerge them in cold

water.

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 1¹⁄4 quart ovenproof baking dish

with cooking spray.

In a small saucepan, place cream, smashed garlic, and rosemary. Heat

the cream until it just barely boils (this is scalding). Reduce heat and

simmer for 10 minutes.

Place a nonstick 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the

vegetable oil. Form small pancakes with your hands, squeezing out

any remaining liquid. When the oil shimmers in the pan, add pancakes.

Cook approximately 3 minutes on each side until pancake is golden

brown or to your desired doneness.

While cream simmers, insert the slicing disc into the work bowl.

Arrange root vegetables in feed tube. Press On, then High to slice the

vegetables, using medium pressure.

Nutritional information per pancake:

Calories 76 (47% from fat) • carb 8g • pro 2g • fat 4g

• sat fat 1g • chol 27mg • sod 304mg• calc 9mg • fiber 1g

Arrange sliced vegetables in prepared dish by overlapping them

slightly in a circular pattern. Continue creating new layers of

SHREDDED CARROT AND ZUCCHINI SALAD

ASIAN SLAW

A quick and easy salad for all seasons.

Makes 4 cups

tablespoons fresh cilantro

Makes 4 servings

small zucchini (a scant ⁄2 pound), cut to fit feed tube

6 ⁄2 ounces red cabbage

medium carrots (a scant ⁄

cut to fit feed tube

pound), peeled,

6 ⁄2 ounces green (savoy) cabbage

ounces red onion

⁄

small clove garlic, peeled

inch piece fresh ginger, peeled

tablespoons fresh cilantro

tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

cup vegetable oil

tablespoons raspberry vinegar

teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

teaspoon kosher salt

⁄

teaspoon freshly ground pepper

cup light olive oil

tablespoons granulated sugar

teaspoon kosher salt

⁄

⁄4

tablespoons toasted slivered almonds

Add the cilantro to the work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Press

On button and finely chop the cilantro using the high speed. Cut the

cabbage and onion to fit the feed tube of the processor. Insert the slic-

ing blade to the food processor bowl. Slice the cabbage and then the

onion. Place vegetables in a mixing bowl after slicing. Turn the slicing

blade over to the shedder and process ginger, place in the mixing

bowl. Transfer to bowl with vegetables.

Insert the shredding disc in the work bowl and place cover on work

bowl. Press On. Place zucchini in feed tube; press High and shred

using medium pressure. Transfer to a medium bowl. Place carrots in

feed tube and shred using firm pressure. Press Off. Transfer to the

bowl with the zucchini; toss to combine. Do not clean work bowl.

Insert the chopping blade in work bowl. Place cover on work bowl and

press On button, then High. With the machine running, drop the garlic

through the feed tube and process to chop, 5 seconds. Press Off.

Scrape the work bowl and add the vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.

Press On, then High. Process 5 seconds to combine, then, with the

machine running, add the oil slowly through the feed tube and process

until emulsified, about 30 seconds. Press Off.

Insert the chopping blade. Add the rice vinegar, vegetable oil,

sugar, and salt to the work bowl. Press On, then High to process

until blended and emulsified, about 15 seconds. Makes about ¹⁄3 cup

dressing. Add dressing to taste to salad and toss.

Nutritional information per 1/2 cup serving:

Calories 84 (71% from fat) • carb 6g • pro 1g • fat 7g

• sat fat 2g • chol 0mg • sod 228mg • calc 23mg • fiber 1g

Toss the shredded zucchini and carrots with dressing to taste. Transfer

to a serving bowl and garnish with slivered toasted almonds. Serve

immediately or cover and chill for up to 2 hours (vegetables will begin

to lose their crunchy freshness if longer).

Nutritional information per 1/4 cup serving:

Calories 183 (76% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 2g • fat 16g

• sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg • sod. 137mg • calc. 37mg • fiber 3g

carrots (4 ounces), peeled and cut in ⁄2" pieces

SAUCES AND DRESSINGS

ribs celery, trimmed and cut in ⁄2" pieces

cloves garlic, peeled

PESTO

teaspoon dried oregano

Makes about ²⁄3 cup

teaspoon dried basil

roasted red bell peppers, cut in 1" pieces

cup dry white wine (such as vermouth)

tablespoons tomato paste

ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano, cut in ⁄2-inch cubes

cup toasted pine nuts or walnuts

clove garlic, peeled

⁄2

⁄4

cans (15-ounce) recipe ready diced tomatoes with juices

teaspoon kosher salt

cup (packed) fresh basil leaves, washed and

dried completely

⁄

cup extra virgin olive oil

teaspoon kosher salt

⁄

teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

In a Cuisinart^®3³⁄4-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

⁄

Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, oregano and basil.

Insert the chopping blade in the food processor work bowl of the

SmartPower Premier Duet^™. Turn On and press High. With the machine

running, drop the cheese through the feed tube and process to chop

finely, about 10 to 15 seconds; remove and reserve. Place the nuts in

the work bowl and Pulse to chop, 5 times; remove and reserve. With

the machine running, drop the garlic through the feed tube and

process to chop, 5 seconds. Scrape work bowl. Add basil leaves to

work bowl. Pulse to chop, 5 times, then process until finely chopped,

about 5 seconds. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a

steady stream to create a smooth emulsion. Scrape work bowl.

Add salt, reserved Parmesan cheese and chopped nuts to work bowl.

Process until smooth and blended, about 10 seconds. Transfer to a

resealable container, cover with a thin layer of olive oil, cover and

refrigerate until ready to use. Pesto may be frozen.

Cover loosely and cook until the vegetables are softened, 6 to

8 minutes. Stir in the roasted red peppers, wine, tomato paste, and

tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 35 to

40 minutes, loosely covered. Uncover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes

longer to thicken. Turn off heat and let sit 5 minutes.

Strain the solids from the liquids, and return the liquid to the saucepan.

Place the solids in the blender jar with ¹⁄2 cup of the cooking

liquid. Cover the blender jar. Set on Low and Pulse 10 times to chop.

Use a plastic spatula to scrape the sides of the blender jar. Blend for

20 to 30 seconds, until smooth. Return the puréed tomato mixture to

the liquid in the saucepan and reheat gently over medium low heat.

Add salt and pepper.

Nutritional information per half cup serving:

Calories 48 (17% from fat) • carb. 8g • pro. 1g • fat 1g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 194mg • calc. 26mg • fiber 2g

Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon):

Calories 81 (86% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 2g • fat 8g

• sat. fat 1g • chol. 2mg • sod. 69mg • calc. 42mg • fiber 0g

RUSTIC TOMATO SAUCE

BASIC VINAIGRETTE

Healthy and delicious at the same time!

This basic vinaigrette is perfect for a crisp green salad.

Makes about 1¹⁄

cups – can be doubled

clove garlic, peeled

tablespoons Dijon-style mustard

Makes about 8 cups

tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

onion (8 ounces), peeled and cut in ⁄2" pieces

⁄

cup wine vinegar

⁄

cup canola or other flavorless vegetable oil

teaspoon kosher salt

teaspoon freshly ground pepper

cup extra virgin olive oil

cup vegetable oil

Place the whole peppercorns in the blender jar. Blend for 10 seconds.

Some peppercorns will be pulverized, some will be cracked

and crushed; remove and reserve. Place the Parmesan cubes in the

blender jar; blend for 20 seconds; scrape sides of blender jar.

Add shallot, garlic and salt. Blend for 10 seconds; scrape sides of

blender jar.

⁄2

⁄

Place the garlic in the blender jar and cover jar. Set on Low. Use the

Pulse function to chop the garlic, 5 times. Add the mustard, vinegar,

salt and pepper. Turn the blender on and blend for 10 to 15 seconds.

With the blender running, add the oils in a slow, steady stream,

taking about 20 seconds, then blend for 20 seconds longer until

completely emulsified.

Add remaining ingredients in order listed; blend for 10 seconds.

Add reserved black pepper; blend for 5 seconds. Transfer dressing to

a resealable container and refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer to allow

flavors to develop. Keeps for one week in the refrigerator.

Nutritional information per tablespoon:

Calories 58 (90% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 1g • fat 6g

• sat. fat 1g • chol. 1mg • sod. 74mg • calc. 18mg • fiber 0g

You may change the Basic Vinaigrette by changing the flavor of the

vinegar, mustard or oil. Try using fresh lemon juice and a little honey

for a honey-mustard vinaigrette.

Add fresh herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, or pesto for other flavor

changes.

JAPANESE CARROT GINGER DRESSING

This dressing is served on the iceberg lettuce salad that

often accompanies sushi. It is simple to prepare at home

in your Cuisinart^®Smart Power Premier Duet^™600-Watt Blender.

Nutritional information per tablespoon:

Calories 109 (97% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 0g • fat 12g

• sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg • sod. 86mg • calc. 1mg • fiber 0g

Makes about 2 cups

CRACKED PEPPER PARMESAN DRESSING

carrots, peeled, and cut into ⁄2" slices

A great dressing for pasta salad.

piece ginger root, about 2 inches, peeled, cut in ⁄2" pieces

shallot, peeled, cut in 4 pieces

clove garlic, peeled

Makes 1¹⁄

cups

teaspoons whole black peppercorns

teaspoon dry mustard

ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano, cut in ⁄2" or smaller cubes

⁄2

cup apple juice

shallot, about 1 ounce, peeled, cut in ⁄2" or smaller pieces

⁄

cup rice vinegar

clove garlic, peeled and smashed

teaspoon kosher salt

⁄

cup water

⁄

tablespoons mirin (Japanese rice wine)

tablespoon soy sauce

tablespoon Dijon-style mustard

teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

tablespoons light mayonnaise

cup wine vinegar

⁄

tablespoon Asian sesame oil

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed; cover blender jar.

Blend on High for 30 to 40 seconds. Serve with chopped crisp lettuce.

⁄

cup extra virgin olive oil

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):

Calories 26 (30% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 0g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 68mg • calc. 7mg • fiber 4g

Nutritional information per tablespoon:

Calories 22 (18% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 0g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 183mg • calc. 14mg • fiber 0g

CAJUN CREOLE SPICE BLEND

WASABI GINGER SAUCE/MARINADE

Our Cajun Creole Spice Blend is a comparable alternative to

purchased spice mixtures, but much fresher and more economical.

Adjust the spiciness to taste with the amount of cayenne used.

Use this versatile sauce as a marinade for meats and seafood,

a dressing for salads, or a dipping sauce for potstickers,

dumplings or Mongolian Hot Pot.

Makes about ¹⁄

cup

Makes about 2 cups

teaspoons coriander seed

⁄

ounce fresh ginger, peeled, cut in ⁄2" or smaller pieces

teaspoon mustard seed

teaspoon celery seed

small shallot ( ⁄2 ounce), peeled, cut in ⁄2" or smaller pieces

clove garlic, peeled

⁄

teaspoon white peppercorns

teaspoon black peppercorns

bay leaf, roughly broken

tablespoons sweet paprika

tablespoon kosher salt

⁄

cup mirin or rice wine*

⁄

cup low-sodium soy or tamari sauce

cup seasoned rice or wine vinegar

tablespoons dark molasses

⁄

tablespoons prepared wasabi paste*

tablespoon brown sugar, packed

⁄

tablespoon sugar

teaspoons dried minced garlic

teaspoons minced dry onions

tablespoon Asian sesame oil

(toasted sesame oil)

teaspoons powdered ginger

1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, to taste

⁄2

teaspoon freshly ground

black pepper

teaspoons dry oregano

teaspoon dry thyme leaves

teaspoon dry basil

Place fresh ginger, shallot and garlic in blender jar; cover blender jar.

Set on Low; Pulse 5 times. Scrape sides of jar; Pulse 5 times.

Add remaining ingredients in order given. Blend for 20 seconds.

Transfer to a resealable container and let stand for 30 minutes before

using to allow flavors to develop. Unused portions may be refrigerated

for up to a week; stir before using.

⁄

teaspoon dry rosemary

teaspoon ground allspice

⁄

Place the coriander seed, mustard seed, celery seed, both

peppercorns, and bay leaf in the blender jar. Cover jar and set on

Low. Blend until seeds are finely ground, 10 to 15 seconds. Add the

remaining ingredients and blend until no signs of the bay leaf are

visible, about 20 to 30 seconds.

* Available in Asian markets or gourmet/ethnic foods section of

grocery stores.

Tip: Use about 1 tablespoon of marinade per portion. Meats such as

boneless, skinless chicken parts, pork chops, or steaks may be placed

in a resealable freezer weight bag, coated with marinade and frozen.

When thawed, they will be fully marinated and ready to cook.

Use as a rub for meat, poultry, or seafood before sautéing,

roasting or grilling, or add as a seasoning to rice or dressing to

brighten up flavors.

Nutritional information per tablespoon:

Calories 18 (24% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 1g • fat 1g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 501mg • calc. 23mg • fiber 1g

and cookies with a fork to blend; add the melted butter and stir to

combine. Press the cookie/nut mixture evenly onto the sides and

bottom of the pie plate. Bake in the preheated 375°F oven for

5 minutes. Remove and let cool on a rack while continuing.

Lower the oven temperature to 350°F.

Place the eggs and remaining ingredients in the blender jar in the

order listed; cover the blender jar. Set on Low and blend until smooth,

about 10 to 15 seconds. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared

cookie crust. Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 55 to 60 minutes.

Center of the pie may appear slightly jiggly – it will continue to set

as the pie cools. Place the pie on a rack and cool completely before

serving. Refrigerate after completely cool.

DESSERTS/SWEET SAUCES

COOKIE CRUST PUMPKIN PIE

The traditional holiday favorite is made with a

cookie crumb crust for a crunchy change.

Makes 12 servings

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 252 (41% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 5g • fat 12g

• sat. fat 4g • chol. 42mg • sod. 117mg • calc. 129mg • fiber 2g

Crust:

⁄

cup pecan halves

45 vanilla wafers (may use reduced-fat wafers)

⁄

cup unsalted butter, melted

CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL MUFFINS

Pumpkin Filling:

Makes 18 mini muffins

large eggs

cooking spray

⁄2

cup brown sugar

cup all-purpose flour

can (12 ounces) evaporated fat free milk

⁄4

cup granulated sugar

teaspoon baking powder

teaspoon salt

can (15-16 ounces, 1 ⁄2 cups) solid pack pumpkin

(not pie filling)

tablespoon cornstarch

cup molasses

⁄

large egg

tablespoon vanilla extract

teaspoon cinnamon

teaspoon ginger

⁄

cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

cup whole milk

⁄

teaspoon vanilla extract

cup rolled oats, lightly toasted

cup chopped walnuts

cup semi sweet chocolate morsels

⁄

teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

⁄

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

⁄

Place the pecans in the blender jar; cover the blender jar. Set on Low

and Pulse 8 to 10 times to chop finely. Remove and transfer to a 10"

deep-dish pie plate. Place 15 cookies in the blender jar; cover the

blender jar. Set on High and Pulse 5 times to chop the cookies, then

blend for 10 seconds to pulverize; add the cookie crumbs to the nuts

in the pie plate and repeat with the remaining cookies. Stir the nuts

Preheat oven to 400° F. Lightly coat mini muffin tin with cooking spray.

Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in the work bowl fitted

with the chopping blade. Press the On button and combine ingredients

using the high speed for 10 seconds. Remove and reserve.

Place the egg, butter, milk, and vanilla in the work bowl and process

on high for 20 seconds. Add reserved dry ingredients and the

oatmeal, walnuts, and chocolate morsels. Pulse until just combined.

Scoop batter evenly into the muffin tin. Bake until puffed and golden,

and a tester comes out clean, about 12-15 minutes. Transfer to a wire

rack, cool slightly, serve warm.

cream or softly whipped cream.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 359 (35% from fat) • carb. 58g • pro. 2g • fat 15g

• sat. fat 7g • chol. 27mg • sod. 7mg • calc. 26mg • fiber 5g

Nutritional information per muffin:

Calories 106 (48% from fat) • carb 12g • pro 2g • fat 6g

• sat fat 2g • chol 19mg • sod 51mg • calc 10mg • fiber 1g

MINI CHIP CHEESECAKES

Makes two 4-inch cheese cakes

cooking spray

APPLE CRISP

ounces crispy oatmeal cookies or graham crackers,

broken into ⁄2-inch pieces

Makes 6 servings

⁄

tablespoon unsalted butter, cut in 4 pieces

ounces lowfat cream cheese, cut in 16 pieces

cup sugar

cooking spray

⁄

cup all-purpose flour

⁄

cup light brown sugar, packed

large egg

tablespoons granulated sugar, divided

cup unsalted butter, cut in 1/2-inch pieces

cup regular oatmeal (not quick or instant)

cup pecan or walnut pieces

teaspoons vanilla extract

⁄

tablespoons semisweet mini chocolate morsels

Preheat the oven to 350º F. Lightly coat two 4-inch (1¹⁄4 cup)

springform pans with cooking spray.

⁄

Place the cookie pieces in the work bowl; press On. Press Pulse and

pulse on High 5 times to break up. Add the butter and process 15-20

seconds on High until buttered crumbs are formed. Press into the bot-

toms of the two prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 10

minutes. Place in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to cool completely.

When cool, wrap each pan in a sheet of aluminum foil so that it comes

at least 1 inch up the sides.

⁄

teaspoon ground cinnamon

large apples (about 1 ⁄

pounds) – Braeburn, Fuji, Golden

Delicious or Granny Smith, Fuji, peeled, cored and quartered

⁄

cup dried cranberries or raisins

Arrange rack in lower third of oven. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat

a 1¹⁄4 quart baking dish with cooking spray; reserve.

Do not wash the work bowl. Place the cream cheese and sugar in

the work bowl. Process 10 seconds on High to combine. Scrape the

bottom and sides of the bowl; process 15 seconds longer until smooth

and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla, process on High until smooth,

20 seconds; scrape the bowl and process for another 5 seconds.

Add mini morsels to work bowl. Pulse to blend in, 2-3 pulses.

Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Place in a

larger pan and add hot water to the depth of ¹⁄2inch. Bake in the pre-

heated oven for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, remove foil, and

place on a rack to cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 4

hours before serving. May be double-wrapped and frozen for up to

Place the flour, brown sugar, and 4 tablespoons of the granulated

sugar in the work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Press On but-

ton. Process on High for 10 seconds to combine. Add butter and Pulse

on High until mixture resembles a coarse meal. Add oatmeal, nuts and

cinnamon; pulse on High until the mixture resembles large crumbs,

about 10 times. Press Off. Remove and reserve.

Remove the metal blade and insert the slicing disc. Press On but-

ton. Place apple quarters in feed tube. Press High to slice, using

medium pressure. Transfer to a bowl and toss with remaining 3

tablespoons granulated sugar and dried cranberries. Arrange with

1 month. Serve plain, topped with fresh berries, or with Quick Berry

Sauce.

Cool on a rack for 15 minutes before serving: serve warm with freshly

whipped cream.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 309 (60% from fat) • carb 28g • pro 4g • fat 22g

• sat fat 10g • chol 95mg • sod 58mg •calc 82mg • fiber 3g

Variation: To make Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes, add 2-3 tablespoons

chocolate morsels to the batter when adding the cream cheese

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 241 (43% from fat) • carb. 30g • pro. 4g • fat 12g

• sat. fat 6g • chol. 74mg • sod. 120mg • calc. 24mg • fiber 2g

QUICK BERRY SAUCE

Serve with ice cream or cheesecake.

PEAR AND HAZELNUT CLAFOUTI

Makes about 2 cups

Makes 8 servings

12 ounces fresh or frozen, thawed strawberries or raspberries

pears, approximately 9 ounces each, peeled, cored,

and quartered

⁄

cup red berry preserves

tablespoon sugar

1 ⁄3 tablespoons lemon juice

tablespoon fresh lemon juice

⁄

cup blanched hazelnuts

cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

cup evaporated fat-free milk

cup melted butter

Place all ingredients in blender jar; cover blender jar. Set on High.

Blend until smooth and completely puréed, 20 to 30 seconds.

⁄

Strain mixture through a fine sieve to remove seeds; discard seeds.

Store in an airtight container in refrigerator. Serve with desserts,

pancakes or waffles.

⁄

eggs

Nutritional information per serving (based on 8 servings):

Calories 128 (0% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 1g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg • calc. 14mg • fiber 2g

teaspoon vanilla extract

cup all purpose flour

⁄2

⁄4

teaspoon baking powder

Preheat oven to 375°. Butter a 1¹⁄4-quart baking dish.

CHOCOLATE SAUCE

Insert the slicing disc in the work bowl. Place the pears in the feed

tube, press the On button and use the high speed feature to slice

them. Toss the pears with lemon juice and arrange evenly in buttered

baking dish.

Change the vanilla to mint for Mint Chocolate sauce.

Makes 1¹⁄

cups / 20 tablespoons

Dry work bowl and insert the chopping blade. Process hazelnuts

and sugar until nuts are finely ground – 15 to 20 seconds. Add the

evaporated milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, flour and baking powder.

Process for 10 seconds. Mixture will be smooth and creamy – do not

over blend.

ounces good-quality bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate,

broken into ⁄2" pieces

ounces good-quality milk chocolate, broken into ⁄2" pieces

tablespoons sugar

Pour the batter over the pears and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.

Bake until golden brown and set, about 35 to 40 minutes.

⁄

cup fat-free milk, heated until just bubbling around

the edges

1 ⁄2 teaspoons vanilla

Place the chocolates in the blender jar; cover blender jar. Set on Low.

Pulse to chop the chocolates, 10 to 15 times. Add the sugar; process

to chop, 20 seconds. With the blender running, remove the measured

pour cup. Pour the hot milk slowly and carefully through the pour

spout and blend until the chocolate is melted and smooth, 1 minute.

Add the vanilla; blend to combine, 10 seconds. Serve warm or let cool;

place in an airtight container and refrigerate. Reheat before serving.

Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon):

Calories 65 (50% from fat) • carb. 8g • pro. 1g • fat 4g

• sat. fat 2g • chol. 1g • sod. 3mg • calc. 11mg • fiber 0g

Ice Cream

Makers

Cookware

Toaster Ovens

Wafflemakers

Coffeemakers

Food

Processors

Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the

kitchen easier than ever. Try some of our other countertop appliances and

cookware, and Savor the Good Life .

www.cuisinart.com

Cuisinart^®is a registered trademark of Cuisinart

150 Milford Road

East Windsor, NJ 08520

Printed in China

04CU13243

IB-5340ATX

U IB-5340ATX

Version no.: CBT500FP IB-530ATX

SIZE: 216mm(W) x 178mm(H)

Total Pages : 32pcs

Material:

Cover:157gsm Matt Artpaper

Inside: 120gsm Gloss Artpaper

Coating:

Color:

Cover: 4C + 1C

Inside: 1C + 1C

DATE: 10/30/04

P. O.: 0410000 (00/00/2004_OP)

Cobra Digital Two Way Radio CXR920 User Manual
Crock Pot Cooktop VersaWare Pro User Manual
Curtis DVD Player DVD3602UKT User Manual
Dukane Projector 8064 User Manual
Dymo Label Maker Rhino 5200 User Manual
Electro Voice Speaker FM 12C User Manual
EverFocus Security Camera EHD300 User Manual
Extron electronic Stereo Receiver RGB 203 RXI User Manual
Five Star Ranges Range PN331 7BW User Manual
Frigidaire Cooktop 318068120 User Manual