Food Processor DLC-XP

Food Processor
DLC-XP
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed including these.
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
3. Do not use pusher assembly if sleeve becomes detached
from pusher.
4. To avoid injury, never place cutting blade or disc on base
without first putting the bowl properly in place.
5. Keep hands, as well as spatulas and other utensils,
away from moving blades or discs while processing food
to prevent the possibility of severe personal injury or
damage to the food processor. A plastic scraper may
be used but must be used only when the food processor
is not running.
6. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put base
in water or other liquid.
7. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children.
8. Always unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting
on or taking off parts, before removing food from bowl
and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp plug and pull from
electrical outlet. Never pull cord.
9. Avoid contacting moving parts. Never insert food by hand
when slicing or shredding. Always use food pusher.
10. Make sure motor has completely stopped before
removing the lid. If the machine does not stop instantly
when you turn the lid, do not use it. Call 1-800-726-0190
for assistance.
11. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or
plug, or after appliance has been dropped or damaged in
any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
12. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by
Cuisinart may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
13. Do not use outdoors.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter,
or touch hot surfaces.
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15. This processor is UL listed for household and commercial
use. Use it only for food preparation as described in this
book.
16. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
17. Be certain cover is securely locked in place before
operating appliance.
18. Maximum rating of 6.0 amperes is based on the attachment that draws the greatest current. Other recommended
attachments may draw significantly less current.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
This package contains a Cuisinart® food processor, and the
standard parts for it:
Dough blade, metal chopping blade, 3 slicing discs, shredding
disc, detachable stem for discs, spatula, cleaning tool and
instruction book.
CAUTION: THE CUTTING TOOLS HAVE VERY SHARP
EDGES. To avoid injury when unpacking the parts, please follow
these instructions:
1. Place the box on a low table or on the floor next to the
kitchen counter or table where you intend to keep the food
processor. Be sure the box is right side up.
2. Remove the instruction book.
3. Remove the cardboard insert. You will see a rectangular
block of plastic foam that holds the processor parts, each
fitted into a cavity of the foam.
4. The dough blade and detachable stem for the discs are in
cavities on one short side of the foam block.
Remove them first.
5. The plastic spatula and cleaning tool are on the adjacent
long side of the foam block. Remove them next.
6. The slicing disc is on the edge of one of the long sides of the
foam block; the shredding disc is on the other side. Two
additional slicing discs are on the edge of one of the short
sides of the foam block. Slide them out of their grooves
WITH GREAT CARE; THE BLADES ARE VERY SHARP.
7. Only the work bowl cover and pusher assembly now remain
in the foam block. Grasp an edge of the work bowl cover and
pull it straight up. The pusher assembly will slide away from
the work bowl and remain in place. Lift it straight up to
remove.
8. Lift out the plastic foam block.
9. Lift out the cardboard frame.
10. The machine base and work bowl with metal blade are at the
bottom of the box. CAREFULLY REMOVE THE METAL
BLADE BY GRASPING THE CENTER WHITE HUB AND
LIFTING IT STRAIGHT UP. NEVER TOUCH THE BLADES
AS THEY ARE RAZOR SHARP.
11. Remove the base and bowl together by grasping the plastic
bowl at the top with both hands and lifting the bowl straight
up. Do not rotate the bowl clockwise on the base. This will
cause the bowl to separate from the base.
12. Place the food processor on a counter or table and read
the instructions thoroughly before using the machine.
13. Save the shipping cartons and plastic foam blocks.
You may want to use them at a later date.
NOTE: Remember to return your warranty card complete
with all information carefully filled out.
INTRODUCTION
The Cuisinart DLC-X Plus features Cuisinart’s world-renowned
food processing technology plus the largest work bowl on the
consumer market. This is the best food processor for the big
jobs. The 20-cup work bowl holds enough processed foods to
make big batches, and the extra large feed tube is designed to
make those sizeable processing jobs fast and efficient. The
1-1/2 pint capacity feed tube is wide enough to hold whole fruits
and vegetables for perfect slices of tomatoes, potatoes, onions
and oranges. This feed tube also saves valuable prep time by
eliminating the need for much of the precutting.
To keep the big jobs running smoothly, Cuisinart uses a powerful,
heavy-duty motor that handles high volume processing with
ease. The DLC-X Plus is a true workhorse, capable of mixing,
slicing, shredding, and chopping batch after batch of the heaviest
ingredients without stalling. Expert engineering guarantees reliable operation and professional performance – even on the
biggest jobs – for many years to come. Count on Cuisinart to let
you Savor the Good Life™ with family and friends!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3
The Processing Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3
Assembling the Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4
Using the Pusher
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4
Connecting the Stem
to a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5
Operating the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5
Practicing with Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6
Removing Processed
Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
Chopping and Puréeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
Fruits and Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
Hard Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
Herbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 8
Citrus Peel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 8
Sticky Fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 8
Meat, Poultry and Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 8
Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9
Nut Butters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9
Flavored Butters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9
Cheese Spreads and
Dips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9
Beating Egg Whites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9
Whipping Cream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10
Making Mayonnaise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10
Making Crumbs and
Crumb Crusts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10
Making Pastry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10
Making Quick Breads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10
Processing Yeast Dough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 11
Slicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 14
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Round Fruits and
Vegetables . . . . . . . .
Whole Peppers . . . . . . .
If it Doesn’t Fit . . . . . . .
Cabbage . . . . . . . . . . . .
Small Round Fruits and
Vegetables . . . . . . . .
Long Fruits and
Vegetables . . . . . . . .
Small Amount of
Food . . . . . . . . . . . . .
French-cut Green
Beans . . . . . . . . . . . .
Julienne or Matchstick
Strips . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooked Meat and
Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uncooked Meat and
Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sausages . . . . . . . . . . .
Salami and Hard
Sausages . . . . . . . . .
Shredding . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Round Fruits and
Vegetables . . . . . . . .
Long Vegetables . . . . . .
Cabbage for Coleslaw .
Hard Cheese . . . . . . . .
Firm Cheese . . . . . . . . .
Processing Cheese . . . . . .
Making Baby Food . . . . . . .
Adapting Recipes . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and Storing . . . . .
Troubleshooting Guide . . . .
For Your Safety . . . . . . . . .
Technical Information . . . . .
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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THE PARTS
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The Cuisinart DLC-X Plus food processor, a compact and
versatile appliance, has a large feed tube that is easy to use.
The machine chops, minces, shreds, grates, slices, blends,
purées, emulsifies, mixes and kneads – all with great efficiency
and speed.
Completely assembled, it is only 17 inches high (43 cm) and
stores conveniently under most kitchen cabinets. With the
cover inverted, it is 121⁄2 inches high (32 cm). It includes:
1. A motor base with a vertically projecting shaft and two
control levers.
2. A work bowl with an 8-inch diameter (20 cm).
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3. A cover with a large feed tube 5 inches long x 31⁄4 inches
wide (13x 8cm).
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4. An easy to use pusher assembly that slides over the
feed tube.
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5. A sharp metal blade.
6. A plastic dough blade.
7. Three serrated slicing discs, to produce slices 2 mm,
4 mm or 6 mm thick.
8. A shredding disc.
9. A detachable stem that fits all discs.
10. A plastic spatula.
11. A plastic cleaning tool.
THE PROCESSING TOOLS
The metal blade is the master tool, the one you’ll use most
often. It chops raw and cooked fruits, vegetables, meat, fish
and cheese to the exact consistency you want — from coarse
to fine, even to a purée. You control the texture. It chops nuts,
makes nut butters, makes mayonnaise and Hollandaise sauce,
and mixes tender, flaky pastry.
The dough blade mixes and kneads yeast doughs more
efficiently than the metal blade. Use it for all yeast dough
unless the recipe calls for less than 31⁄2 cups of flour
(171⁄2 ounces, 500g).
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Both the metal blade and the dough blade have locking
devices that prevent heavy, sticky mixtures from driving the
blade upward on the shaft. See page 5 for details.
Each slicing disc has a long blade that makes beautiful whole
slices with no torn edges. In addition to slicing whole fruits and
vegetables, these discs slice cooked meat, semi-frozen raw
meat, slender loaves of bread and even sticks of butter, if they
are very cold.
The medium shredding disc processes most firm and hard
cheese into long, attractive shreds. It also shreds vegetables
like carrots, onions, radishes and zucchini, and it processes
nuts and chocolate to a uniform fine texture. The single
detachable stem fits all the slicing discs and the shredding
disc, making storage easy in limited space. Stem locks
securely to the underside of any disc. See page 5 for
assembly instructions.
ASSEMBLING THE PARTS
Place the base on a counter or table near a 3-prong electrical
outlet. Position it so you look at the front of it. Do not plug it in
until the processor is completely assembled.
Pick up the transparent work bowl, holding it in both hands
with the handle toward you.
Place the bowl on the base, fitting its central tube over the
motor shaft on the base and placing its handle slightly to the
left of front-center (at about a 7 o’clock position).
Turn the bowl counterclockwise as far as it will go. It will lock
into position.
Pick up the metal blade, noting the outline on top. It matches
the shape of the motor shaft.
Place the blade over the motor shaft, lining up the outline with
the shaft. It should easily drop into place. Be sure it is pushed
down as far as it will go. If it is not all the way down, it may
become damaged. Push only on the center section; never
touch the cutting blade. Check to be sure the blade is all the
way down by turning it back and forth while pushing it down.
See page 5 for complete instructions on connecting the
detachable stem to a slicing or shredding disc.
Place the cover on the bowl, with the feed tube at the rear,
slightly to the right of rear center. The locking devices on the
cover should be at the left of the locking tabs on the front rim
of the work bowl. Turn the cover counterclockwise to lock it
into place.
Pick up the pusher assembly in your left hand, with the two
descending tabs away from you. Slide the assembly over the
feed tube on the work bowl cover and push it down as far as it
will go. It will click into a locked position. The motor will not
start unless the pusher assembly is locked in place.
USING THE PUSHER ASSEMBLY
The pusher assembly has 3 parts:
1. A small removable pusher that fits into a central tube in a
large pusher. The small pusher is for processing food like
single carrots or cucumbers, for continuous feeding of
small, hard food like garlic, onions and chunks of cheese,
and for adding liquid while the machine is running. A funnel
helps when adding dry ingredients like flour and sugar
through the small feed tube.
2. A larger pusher that is permanently mounted within a
sleeve. The pusher moves freely within the sleeve to allow
slicing and shredding large pieces of food.
3. A sleeve, with two descending tabs. One locks the sleeve to
the work bowl; the other pushes down the activating rod at
the back of the work bowl, permitting the processor motor
to start. A white slide lock on the back of the sleeve locks
the large pusher so it cannot slide up and down. Always
lock it when using the small feed tube.
When you use the large feed tube, the small pusher must
always be locked into place. To lock it, turn it counterclockwise
until the tabs on its rim slide under ridges on the rim of the
large pusher.
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The pusher assembly slides over the feed tube on the
processor cover. A downward push locks it into position.
The disc and stem assembly can now be inserted in the
work bowl.
When you are using the metal blade or the dough blade, move
the slide lock on the back of the pusher assembly to the locked
position. Push down the large pusher to lock it. Now you can
remove the cover and pusher assembly in one motion. Hold
the pusher assembly with your fingers away from the locking
tabs and turn it clockwise. Lift it off and the cover will come
with it.
Note the shape outlined on top of the disc, which matches the
shape of the motor shaft. Place the disc over the motor shaft,
lining up the outline with the shaft. It should easily drop into
place. Be sure it is pushed down as far as it will go. Push
down on the outside rim only; never touch the cutting blades.
When you are using a slicing or a shredding disc, move the
slide lock on the back of the pusher assembly to the unlocked
position so the large pusher can move up and down freely. To
remove it, hold it in your left hand with your fingers on the wide
locking tab. Press firmly and lift up. The pusher assembly will
come off easily; your right hand is free to reload the feed tube.
IMPORTANT CAUTION:
Always be sure the machine is unplugged before you practice
locking and unlocking the pusher assembly. A special circuit
stops the motor as soon as the pusher assembly is unlocked.
Rapid and repeated locking and unlocking when the machine
is plugged in is never necessary with normal use; it will make
the machine inoperable.
CONNECTING THE STEM TO A DISC
Place the disc, cutting side down, on a flat, stable surface. Be
careful when handling it; its cutting blade is very sharp. Note
the semicircular plastic connector in the center, with the symbols • and ∆ on its outer rim. These symbols will guide you in
connecting the disc to the stem. Hold the disc firmly with your
index finger near the • and your thumb near the ∆, (or the
reverse, if you are left-handed).
Pick up the stem, holding it with the connector down. Note that
the tab on one end of the connector is marked • and the center
tab is marked ∆. Line up the symbols with matching symbols
on the disc.
Push the stem down and turn it clockwise, sliding the tabs on
the stem under metal clamps on the disc. Turn it as far as it
will go, to lock it into position. Now try to turn it counterclockwise. If it is properly locked, it will not move.
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To disconnect the stem, place the disc on a flat, stable surface,
stem up. Hold it firmly with your index finger and thumb. Be
careful not to touch the cutting blade. Slide the stem release
button at the side of the stem up as far as it will go and hold it
up as you turn the stem counterclockwise. Lift the stem from
the disc.
OPERATING THE CONTROLS
Plug the machine into an electrical outlet. (First, make sure
that your household voltage matches that shown on the label
on the bottom of the base.)
The plug is a 3-prong grounding plug that must be connected
to a properly grounded 3-prong outlet with an electrical rating
of at least 20 amperes. If you don’t have a 3-prong grounded
outlet, use an adapter to connect the processor to household
electricity.
An adapter is included with machines that operate from
120 volts. Connect the grounding tab on the adapter to ground.
If you use an adapter that is not connected to ground, you risk
personal injury and damage to the food processor.
Never use an adapter with a 3-prong grounded outlet. Never
use a 2-wire extension cord or an extension cord longer than
12 ft. (3.6 m). If you must use an extension cord, be sure it is
properly rated and plugged into a properly grounded outlet.
Another feature of the power plug is its right-angle construction. The heavy-duty electrical cord for this processor is less
flexible than lighter wiring. The plug is designed to prevent the
cord from projecting awkwardly from the electrical outlet.
If you are plugging the processor into a vertical duplex outlet,
we suggest using the lower connection and leaving the upper
one for another appliance.
There are two levers on the base of the machine. They give
you fingertip control of processing.
For continuous processing, use the ON lever, at the left. Press
it to start the motor. To turn the motor off, press the PULSE/
OFF lever at the right. Try it a few times.
For rapid on-off operation called pulsing, use the PULSE/ OFF
lever at the right. Press the lever down, then release it. The
motor runs as long as you hold the lever down; it stops when
you release the lever. Try it a few times.
Notice that you control pulsing. You control the duration of
each pulse by the amount of time you hold the lever down. You
control the frequency of pulses by the rate at which you press
the lever. The interval between pulses must be long enough to
allow everything in the work bowl to fall to the bottom.
Pulsing gives you precise control over chopping, mincing,
blending and mixing. You can process food to any texture or
consistency you want, from coarse to fine.
One of the most surprising things to new users is how fast the
processor does its job. It takes a little practice to get used to its
exceptional speed.
Always use the PULSE/OFF lever for pulsing. Never move
the pusher assembly on and off to control pulses. For your
protection, the machine has a fast-stop circuit that operates as
soon as the pusher assembly is unlocked. Rapid and repeated
locking and unlocking of the pusher assembly will strain that
circuit and damage the processor.
Always turn the machine off with the PULSE/OFF lever and
wait until the blade or disc comes to a complete stop before
removing the pusher assembly. The motor stops within
seconds after the machine has been turned off.
IMPORTANT: To keep its powerful motor well ventilated, fans
in the food processor base provide a stream of cooling air. To
ensure proper ventilation of the motor during heavy use, place
the machine so there are at least 4 inches of clear space on
all sides.
PRACTICING WITH FOOD
After trying continuous operation with the ON lever and pulsing with
the PULSE/OFF lever, practice with some food. A raw zucchini or
potato is a good choice. Cut it in 2 inch (5 cm) pieces.
Insert the metal blade and put the pieces in the work bowl.
Put on the cover and the pusher assembly; press the pusher
assembly down to lock it into place. Press and release the
PULSE/OFF lever two or three times and see what happens.
Each time the blade stops, let the pieces of food drop to the
bottom of the bowl before you pulse again. This puts the food
in the path of the blade each time the motor starts.
Using the on-off pulsing technique, you can get an even chop
without danger of overprocessing. Check the texture frequently
by looking through the cover of the work bowl. If you want a
finer chop, press and release the PULSE/OFF lever until you
achieve the desired texture. Onions and other food with a high
water content will quickly end up as a purée unless examined
through the cover of the work bowl after each pulse to make
sure they are not overprocessed.
Try chopping other food, like meat for hamburger or breakfast
sausage. Refer to section on page 8, “Chopping and Puréeing
Meat” for correct procedure. Some important factors in
obtaining consistent results are:
The size of the pieces you add to the work bowl or through
the feed tube.
The amount of food you process at one time.
The type of processing you choose — continuous or
on-off pulsing.
As in all food preparation, the quality of your results with the
food processor depends on the freshness and quality of your
ingredients.
To become familiar with the operation of the slicing and
shredding discs, try slicing an apple or shredding some carrots.
Then make mayonnaise, pastry or bread, as described in the
recipes at the end of this book. You will be surprised and
delighted at how quickly and easily they all can be prepared
with the food processor.
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REMOVING PROCESSED FOOD
Before you do anything, wait for the blade or disc to stop
spinning. When it does, remove the cover first. Never try to
remove the cover and the work bowl together; this can damage
the work bowl. You can set the cover on your work surface
upside down, to minimize drips and spills.
CHOPPING AND PURÉEING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Metal Blade and Dough Blade
Remove the bowl from the base of the machine before
removing the blade. (This causes the blade to drop down on
the bowl, creating a seal to prevent food from leaking.) Turn
the bowl clockwise to unlock it from the base and lift it straight
up to remove it.
Put up to 6 cups (1.4 L) in the work bowl. Lock the cover and
pusher assembly into place. Press the PULSE/OFF lever at the
rate of 1 second on and 1 second off until the food is coarsely
chopped. Then hold down the PULSE/OFF lever, letting the
machine run continuously until the food is chopped as fine as
you want. Check frequently to avoid overprocessing. Use the
spatula to scrape down any pieces that stick to the sides.
Locking devices on both the metal blade and the dough blade
prevent heavy, sticky mixtures from driving the blades up the
motor shaft. If food around the blade holds the bowl locked
when the motor stops, move the handle of the bowl rapidly
back and forth —first clockwise, then counterclockwise, then
clockwise again. Always be sure to prevent the blade from
falling out of the work bowl onto your hand. Remove it before
tilting the bowl, using a spatula to scrape off any food sticking
to it. Or hold the blade in place with your finger or spatula
while pouring out processed food. You can also insert your
index finger through the hole in the bottom of the work bowl
and place your thumb on the outside of the work bowl, gripping
the blade from the bottom. Never empty the work bowl with
your free hand underneath it, as it could be injured if the blade
falls out of the work bowl.
SLICING AND SHREDDING DISCS
Remove the disc before removing the work bowl. Place two
fingers under each side of the disc and lift it straight up.
(You can place the disc on top of the inverted work bowl
cover.) Then turn the bowl clockwise to unlock it from the base,
and lift it straight up to remove it.
THE METAL BLADE
To chop raw fruits and vegetables
First cut the food into 2 inch (5 cm) pieces. You get a more
even chop when all pieces are approximately equal in size.
To purée fruit and cooked vegetables*
First, cut the food into 2 inch (5 cm) pieces. You get a smooth
purée faster when all pieces are approximately equal in size.
Put up to 6 cups (1.4 L) in the work bowl. Pulse to chop
coarsely, then press the ON lever, and process continuously
until puréed.
*Potatoes are an exception. They develop a gluey texture when processed
with the metal blade.
To chop hard foods like garlic, hard cheese and coconut
Remove the small pusher, turn on the machine and drop the
food through the small feed tube while the machine is running.
Small foods like garlic or shallots can be dropped in whole.
Larger foods like hard cheese or coconut should first be cut
into 2 inch (5 cm) pieces.
Processing this way minces garlic, shallots and onions. Hard
cheese and coconut will have the same texture as if they had
been hand grated.
IMPORTANT: Never try to process cheese that is too hard to
cut with a knife. You may damage the blade or the machine.
See the cheese processing chart on page 17.
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To chop parsley and other fresh herbs
The herbs, the work bowl and the metal blade must all be thoroughly clean and dry. Remove stems from the herbs. Add the
leaves to the bowl and process until they are chopped as finely
as you want. The more herbs you chop at a time, the finer texture you can obtain. If completely dry when processed, parsley
and other herbs will keep for at least 10 days stored in an airtight bag in the refrigerator. They may be stored frozen for
months in an airtight container or bag.
To chop peel from citrus fruit or to chop sticky fruit like
dates and raisins, add sugar or flour.
For citrus, remove the peel with a vegetable peeler. Leave the
white part on the fruit; this is the pith, which is bitter tasting.
Cut the peel into lengths of 2 inches (5 cm) or less and
process with 1/2 cup (100 g) of sugar until finely chopped.
(This may take a long time – 2 minutes or longer, depending
on how fine you want the peel.)
For sticky fruit like dates, raisins, prunes and candied fruit, put
the fruit in the freezer for about 10 minutes before processing.
Add some of the flour called for in the recipe to the work bowl
with the fruit. Use no more than 1 cup (5 ounces, 140 g) of
flour for each cup (240 ml) of fruit.
WORTH KNOWING
• The finer the chop you want, the more you can process at a
time. The exact amount depends on the texture of the food.
Pulse repeatedly until the food is chopped moderately fine,
then switch to continuous processing.
• For a coarse chop, process a few pieces at a time and
check texture often.
• Occasionally, when you chop hard vegetables like carrots,
potatoes or turnips, a piece may become wedged between
the blade and the side of the bowl. If that happens, remove
the cover, lift the blade out carefully and remove the wedged
piece. Empty the bowl, reinsert the blade and lock the cover
and pusher assembly into place, first removing the small
pusher. Press the ON lever and drop the vegetable pieces
through the feed tube while the machine is running. After
you’ve added a cupful this way, stop the machine, remove
the cover and add the remaining vegetable pieces. Replace
cover and continue processing.
• When making soup, you will often want to purée vegetables
that have cooked in liquid. Don’t add liquid to the work bowl
– just the vegetables. They will purée faster and smoother
without liquid. Add enough liquid to make the purée
pourable, return it to the soup liquid and stir.
CHOPPING AND PURÉEING MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH
THE METAL BLADE
To chop uncooked or cooked meat, poultry, fish
and seafood
The food should be very cold, but not frozen. Cut it into 2 inch
(5 cm) pieces to ensure an even chop. Process up to 5 cups
(2-1/2 pounds) at a time. Press the PULSE/OFF lever 3 or 4
times at a rate of about 1 second on and 1 second off. If the
food is not chopped fine enough, let the processor run continuously for a few seconds. Check the texture often to avoid
overprocessing. Use a spatula to scrape food from the sides of
the bowl as necessary.
Remember, you control the texture by the length of time you
process. By varying processing time, you can get a range of
textures suitable for hamburgers, hash, stuffing for peppers,
cannelloni, tortillas, etc.
To purée uncooked and cooked meat, poultry,
fish and seafood
Cut the food into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces. Pulse until it is evenly
chopped, then process continuously until it reaches the texture
you want. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula as necessary.
Leave the purée in the work bowl and add eggs, cream and
seasonings as called for by the recipe. Process to combine
thoroughly.
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CHOPPING NUTS, MAKING FLAVORED BUTTER AND DIPS
THE METAL BLADE
To chop nuts
Chop up to 4 cups (16 ounces, 1L) of nuts at a time, pressing
and releasing the PULSE/OFF lever and checking frequently
to avoid letting powdered nuts clump together and form a nut
butter. When the nuts are to be mixed with flour or sugar in a
recipe, add some of the flour or sugar to the nuts before you
chop them – about 1/2 cup of flour (21⁄2 ounces, 70 g) of sugar
(33⁄4 ounces, 105 g) for each cup of nuts. This allows you to
chop the nuts as fine as you wish without turning them into a
nut butter.
You can also process nuts with a shredding disc or medium
slicing disc. The optional Fine Shredding Disc (DLC-334) is
particularly good for this application.
Next, add the butter and process until smooth. Add any liquid
ingredients last, while the processor is running, and process
only long enough to blend.
To make cheese spreads and flavored dips
Process exactly as you would for flavored butters. Use sour
cream, crème fraiche or soft cheese – at room temperature –
instead of butter. Cut cream cheese into 1 inch (2.5 cm) cubes;
add cottage cheese by tablespoonfuls.
• Flavored butters freeze very well. Roll into a sausage shape
about 1-1/2 inches (3.75 cm) in diameter and wrap airtight in
plastic wrap. To use, simply slice as much as you want from
the frozen roll and return the remainder to the freezer. Add to
sauces, soups or casseroles or put on hot steaks, chops or
grilled fish.
To make peanut butter and other nut butters
Process up to 3 cups of nuts (12 ounces, 340 g) at a time. Let
the machine run continuously. After 2 or 3 minutes, the ground
nuts will form a ball that will gradually smooth out. Scrape the
sides of the bowl and continue processing until drops of nut oil
are visible. Taste for consistency. The longer you process the
nuts, the softer the butter will be. For chunk-style nut butter,
add a handful of nuts just after the ball of nut butter begins to
smooth out. To make butter from cashew nuts, add a little
bland vegetable oil.
BEATING EGG WHITES, WHIPPING CREAM AND
MAKING MAYONNAISE
Processor-made nut butters contain no preservatives.
They will keep indefinitely without separating when stored
in the refrigerator.
The work bowl must be absolutely clean. Add 3 or more egg
whites and turn on the machine. While the machine is running,
pour a little vinegar or lemon juice through the feed tube, about
1 tablespoon for every 3 whites. Vinegar produces the stiffest
results and its flavor is not detectable in cakes, soufflés or ice
creams. Continue processing until the egg whites hold their
shape – about 11⁄4 to 21⁄2 minutes, depending on their
number. They are ready when the surface develops ridges
and the mass of whites almost stops moving.
To make flavored butters with anchovies, cheese,
garlic, herbs, etc
The butter should be at room temperature and cut into
tablespoon-size pieces. Process the flavoring ingredients first,
chopping them fine. Always process fresh herbs first, when the
work bowl and metal blade are clean and dry. Add small, hard
ingredients like garlic and pieces of cheese through the small
feed tube while the machine is running.
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THE METAL BLADE
To beat egg whites
Best results are obtained from the following method: use 3 or
more egg whites that are part of a recipe that can be done
almost entirely by processor. If the beaten egg whites are to be
used in meringues, this method will not give good results. Use
conventional methods instead, like a hand-held electric mixer.
To whip cream
Processor whipped cream is best for decorations or as a topping for gingerbread, berries or other desserts. Because no air
is incorporated into it during processing, it will hold its shape
very well, although it will not whip to a consistency as light and
fluffy as that obtained by methods that beat air into the cream.
Chill the cream well before starting. Process up to 4 cups
(960 ml) at a time. Process continuously until the cream
begins to thicken. Then add sugar as desired and process
continuously, watching carefully until the cream reaches the
desired consistency.
For consistently reliable results, add 2 tablespoons of non-fat
dried milk for every cup of cream, before processing.
To make mayonnaise
The DLC-X Plus can be used to make foolproof mayonnaise.
Use the metal blade to process eggs. For safe food procedures, we recommend using pasteurized liquid eggs, or making
a “cooked” mayonnaise such as the one on page 34 of this
Instruction/Recipe Book. The work bowl and blade must be
clean and dry.
You should be able to incorporate 2/3 cup (160 ml) of oil for
every egg yolk, or up to 11⁄4 cups oil for every whole egg when
making mayonnaise. A mayonnaise made with egg yolks alone
will be almost as thick as butter.
To make a “two egg” batch of mayonnaise made with a liquid
pasteurized egg product takes less than 5 minutes. Insert the
metal blade and process 1/2 cup liquid pasteurized eggs (such
as EggBeaters® or Simply Eggs®), 4 tablespoons vinegar or
lemon juice, 2 teaspoons dry mustard, and 1 teaspoon kosher
or sea salt with 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil for 45 seconds.
Then, while the machine is running, pour 1/2 cup of vegetable
oil into the small pusher. When the oil has dribbled through the
small hole at the bottom of the pusher, remove the small pusher and gradually add 11⁄2 cups vegetable oil with the machine
running. Process until a thick emulsion is formed. See Basic
Mayonnaise recipes, page 33.
MAKING CRUMBS, CRUMB CRUSTS, PASTRY AND
QUICK BREADS
THE METAL BLADE
To make bread or cracker crumbs
Cut or break the bread or crackers into pieces and put them in
the work bowl. Process continuously to as fine a texture as you
want. For parsleyed or seasoned crumbs, chop parsley or
other fresh herbs with the crumbs. For buttered crumbs,
process until the dry crumbs are of the desired texture, then
dribble melted butter through the small feed tube while the
machine is running.
To make graham cracker or cookie crumb crusts
Process the crackers or cookies as described above. Add
sugar, spices and butter, cut into pieces, as specified by your
recipe. Process until well combined.
To prepare pastry
A recipe giving exact ingredients is in the recipe section at
the end of this book. The following information describes the
general procedure.
Combine unbleached all-purpose flour, salt, and pieces of very
cold or frozen butter in the work bowl. Process until the mixture
has the consistency of cornmeal.
Turn on the machine, and while it is running, start pouring ice
water through the feed tube. Stop processing as soon as the
dough begins to form a ball, to ensure tender, flaky pastry.
Use the dough immediately, or form it into a round disc about
1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate or
freeze it for later use.
To prepare quick breads and cakes that use baking
powder and/or soda
These doughs are soft and the ingredients should be cold. The
most important rule for success is not to overmix after the flour
has been added.
If the recipe calls for chopped ingredients like lemon peel as
flavoring or nuts for a topping or crust, chop them first while
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the work bowl is clean and dry. Then set them aside until
needed. (Always use sugar when chopping lemon peel; see
page 8.)
Put dry ingredients like flour, salt and leavening in the work
bowl and process with the metal blade for 5 seconds to
mix them. Remove and reserve the dry ingredients.
Add the eggs and sugar to the work bowl and process to mix,
letting the machine run about 1 minute. Next, add the butter, at
room temperature and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. Let the
machine run continuously for a minute, until the butter is thoroughly mixed with the sugar and eggs. Then add flavorings
and liquid — vanilla, spices, cocoa, etc. Process until mixed.
Add the dry ingredients to the work bowl. Process by pulsing,
looking down after each pulse. Stop pulsing as soon as the dry
ingredients have almost disappeared into the batter.
Overprocessing the dry ingredients will cause quick breads
and cakes to be tough. (If your recipe calls for ingredients that
are to be coarsely chopped, like nuts or raisins, add them last
with the mixed dry ingredients.)
PROCESSING YEAST DOUGH FOR BREAD AND
COFFEE CAKE
THE DOUGH BLADE
A fresh and fragrant loaf of bread is one of the most satisfying
of foods. With the food processor to mix and knead the dough
for you, it’s easy to produce perfect loaves every time.
• Is rich and sticky.
• Does not clean the inside of the work bowl.
• Requires less kneading after the ingredients are mixed.
Although 30 seconds is usually sufficient, 60 to 90 seconds
gives better results if the machine does not slow down.
Except for kneading, the procedures are the same for both
types of dough.
Machine capacity
If a bread dough calls for more than 10 cups of all-purpose
flour (50 ounces, 1.4 kg), or 6 cups of whole grain flour
(30 ounces, 850 g), mix and knead the dough in equal
batches. Do the same for sweet doughs that call for more
than 6 cups of flour (30 ounces, 850 g).
Using the right blade
Use the plastic dough blade for any recipe that calls for more
than 31⁄2 cups of flour measured by the “stir-scoop-and-sweep”
method (171⁄2 ounces, 495 g). See the explanation under
“Measuring the flour.”
Because the dough blade does not extend to the outside rim of
the work bowl, it cannot pick up all the flour when small
amounts of dough are being processed. Use the metal blade
for recipes that call for less than 3-1/2 cups of flour
(171⁄2 ounces, 495 g).
Always push the blade down as far as it will go on the
motor shaft.
There are two general types of yeast dough.
Typical bread dough:
• Is made with a flour mix that contains at least 50% white
flour.
• Is uniformly soft, pliable and slightly sticky when properly
kneaded.
• Always cleans the inside of the work bowl completely when
properly kneaded.
Typical sweet dough:
• Contains a higher proportion of sugar, butter and/or eggs
than typical bread dough.
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Measuring the flour
It’s best to weigh it. If you don’t have a scale, or the recipe
doesn’t specify weight, measure by the “stir-scoop-and-sweep”
method. Use a standard, graduated dry measure, not a cup for
liquid measure.
• With a spoon or fork, stir the flour in its container.
• With the dry measure, scoop up the flour so it overflows.
• With a spatula, straight-edged knife or a chopstick – being
careful not to press down – sweep excess flour back into
the container so the top of the measure is level.
Proofing the yeast
The expiration date is marked on the package. It is usually, but
not always, reliable. To be sure your yeast is active, dissolve it
in a small amount of warm liquid (about 1/3 cup for one package of dry yeast). If the recipe calls for a sweetener like sugar
or honey, add a tablespoonful with the yeast. If no sugar is
called for, add a half teaspoonful of the flour. The yeast won’t
foam without it. Let the mixture stand until it foams – up to
10 minutes.
Rising
Put the dough in a large, lightly floured, plastic bag, squeeze
out all the air, and close the end with a wire twist, allowing
space for the dough to rise.
Processing dry ingredients
Put the flour in the work bowl with all the other dry ingredients.
If the recipe calls for herbs, oil or solid fats like butter, add
them with the flour. Turn the machine on and let it run for about
20 seconds. Cheese, nuts and raisins may be added with the
dry ingredients or during the final kneading. To leave them
almost whole, add them 5 seconds before you stop kneading.
For finer texture, add them sooner.
Let it rise in a warm, draft-free place about 80°F (27°C). The
rising time will vary from 45 minutes to several hours, depending on the type of flour and the humidity of the air. To test if the
dough has risen enough, stick a finger into it.
Adding liquids
All liquid should be added through the feed tube while the
machine is running. The temperature of liquids used to
dissolve and activate yeast must be between 105° and 120°F
(40° and 49°C). Yeast cells are not activated at temperatures
lower than this and they die when exposed to temperatures
higher than 130°F (54°C).
All liquid except that used to activate the yeast should be cold,
to minimize the possibility of overheating the dough.
Kneading bread dough
After the dough starts to clean the inside of the work bowl
completely, process it for 80 seconds to knead it. Stop the
machine and test the dough to be sure it’s properly kneaded.
Typical bread dough should have a soft, pliable texture and it
should feel slightly sticky. Stretch the dough with your hands to
test. If it feels hard, lumpy or uneven, continue processing until
it feels uniformly soft and pliable.
Kneading dough for coffee cakes, batter bread and brioche
Process for at least 30 seconds after all the ingredients are
incorporated. It will not clean the inside of the work bowl. If
necessary, scrape the bowl and process for 5 more seconds.
Or put the ball of dough in a large bowl coated with soft
butter or vegetable oil. Roll the dough around to coat the
entire surface. Cover it with a damp towel or a piece of oiled
plastic wrap.
An indentation should remain when you withdraw your finger.
If it doesn’t, let the dough rise more and test again.
Punch the dough down.
Shaping, finishing and baking
If you shape the dough in pans, fill them only half full. Let rise
until dough is slightly above the top of the pan. If shaping
free-form loaves, let them rise on an oiled baking sheet until
at least doubled in bulk.
Making large quantities
You can make several batches of bread dough in a row. To
avoid overheating the motor, use less than the maximum
capacity for each batch. For example, using 9 cups of flour
(45 ounces, 1.3kg) instead of 10 cups (50 ounces, 1.4kg), you
can make 5 successive batches of typical bread dough. That’s
4-1/2 pounds (2 kg) of bread dough per batch – a total of
221⁄2 pounds (10 kg) of dough!
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS WITH TYPICAL BREAD
DOUGH
Motor slows down:
• Amount of dough may exceed maximum capacity of your
food processor. Remove half and process in 2 batches.
• Dough may be too wet. As soon as machine starts to slow
down, add 2 tablespoons flour through feed tube.
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If motor speeds up, continue processing. If not, add more
flour – 1 tablespoon at a time – until motor speeds up.
Process until dough cleans side of work bowl.
Blade doesn’t incorporate ingredients:
• Always start processor before adding liquid. Add liquid in
slow, steady stream, only as fast as dry ingredients absorb
it. If you hear liquid sloshing, stop adding it but do not turn
off machine. Instead, wait until ingredients in work bowl
have mixed, then add remaining liquid slowly. Pour liquid
onto dough as it passes under feed tube opening; do not
pour liquid directly onto bottom of work bowl.
Blade rises in work bowl:
• Blade may not have been pushed down as far as possible
before processing was started.
Dough doesn’t clean inside of work bowl:
• Amount of dough may exceed maximum capacity of your
food processor. Remove half and process in 2 batches.
• Dough may be too dry. If it feels crumbly, add water –
1 tablespoon at a time – while machine is running, until
dough becomes moist and cleans inside of work bowl. Wait
10 seconds between additions of water.
• Dough may be too wet. While machine is running, add
1 tablespoon of flour. If necessary, add more – 1 tablespoon
at a time – until dough cleans inside of work bowl.
• Plastic dough blade is intended only for recipes calling for at
least 3-1/2 cups of flour (17-1/2 ounces, 495 g). If your
recipe calls for less flour, remove plastic dough blade and
insert metal blade. Always use metal blade for recipes
calling for less than 31⁄2 cups of flour (17-1/2 ounces, 495 g).
Nub of dough forms on top of blade and does not
become uniformly kneaded:
• Stop machine, carefully remove dough, divide it into
3 pieces and redistribute them evenly in work bowl.
Continue processing until dough is uniformly soft and
pliable.
Dough feels tough after kneading:
• Divide dough into 2 or 3 pieces and redistribute evenly in
bowl. Process 10 seconds or until uniformly soft and pliable.
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Soft dough or liquid leaks onto base of food processor:
• Always start processor before adding liquid and add
liquid only as dry ingredients absorb it.
Dough is too dry:
• While machine is running, add water – 1 tablespoon at
a time – until dough is sufficiently moist to clean inside
of bowl.
Dough is too wet and sticky:
• While machine is running, add 2 tablespoons of flour and
process 10 seconds. If necessary, add more flour – 1 tablespoon at a time – waiting 10 seconds after each addition,
until dough cleans inside of bowl.
Motor stops:
• Pusher assembly may have become unlocked. Push down
pusher sleeve to lock it into place and continue processing.
• Cover may have become unlocked. Lock cover and continue processing.
• Power cord may have become unplugged. Plug in machine
and continue processing.
• Excessive strain may have caused motor to overheat and
stop. Wait for motor to cool off, divide dough into 2 batches,
and complete processing.
Dough doesn’t rise:
• We recommend that you always test activity of yeast before
using it by stirring it and at least 1/2 teaspoon sugar into
about 1/3 cup (80ml) warm liquid 105°F to 120°F (40° to
49°C). Within 10 minutes foam should develop, indicating
yeast is active. Do not use dry yeast after expiration date
on package.
• Avoid killing yeast cells by dissolving yeast in too warm
water or overheating dough by excessive kneading.
Dissolve yeast in about 1/3 cup (80ml) warm water at
105° to 120°F (40° to 49°C). All other liquid should be cold.
• Let dough rise in draft-free environment of about 80° to
90°F (26° to 32°C). (For most predictable environment, use
oven that has been turned on briefly to lowest temperature,
then turned off before placing dough in it. Cushion bottom of
bowl with pot holder or towel.)
• Dough containing whole grain flour will take longer to rise
than dough made of white flour only.
Baked bread too heavy:
• Next time, feel dough to be sure it is uniformly soft,
pliable and slightly sticky before setting it aside to rise.
Let dough fully double in bulk in bowl or bag, punch it
down, then let it double again after it has been shaped.
Always bake bread in oven preheated to 400°F (205°C)
unless recipe indicates otherwise.
Be sure the small pusher is locked and the slide lock on the
large pusher is unlocked. Slide the pusher assembly over the
feed tube and push the sleeve down to lock it into place.
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS WITH TYPICAL
SWEET DOUGHS
To prepare whole peppers
Prepare them by removing the stem and cutting the stem end
flat. Remove the center core and scoop out the seeds.
Leave the end opposite the stem whole, to keep the structure
stiff. This ensures round, even slices.
Motor slows down:
• Amount of dough may exceed maximum capacity of your
food processor. Remove half and process 2 batches.
• Don’t process too long after all the ingredients have been
incorporated. These rich doughs will give you good results
after only 30 seconds of kneading.
Blade doesn’t incorporate ingredients:
• Butter or margarine, if not melted, must be cut into
tablespoon-size pieces before being added to work bowl.
Blade rises in work bowl:
• Blade may not have been pushed down as far as
possible before processing was started.
Motor stops:
• See comments under “Typical Bread Dough.”
Dough doesn’t rise:
• See comments under “Typical Bread Dough.”
SLICING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
THE SLICING DISC
To slice round fruits and vegetables
Before processing onions, potatoes, tomatoes, oranges, apples
and other large round fruits and vegetables, trim them with a
knife. Cut a small flat base on the bottom end, to make the
food lie stable on the disc.
Place the food in the feed tube, flat side down. Position it as
far left as possible, to prevent it from tilting when being sliced.
Apply pressure to the pusher while pressing down on the
PULSE/OFF lever. Release the PULSE/OFF lever as soon as
the food is sliced.
Insert the pepper, stem side down, into the feed tube.
If the fruit or vegetable doesn’t fit in the top of the
feed tube
Try inserting it from the bottom. The opening there is slightly
larger. Always remove large, hard pits and seeds from fruits
before processing. Seeds from citrus fruits need not be
removed.
For best slicing results, choose fruits that are firm and not too
ripe. Citrus fruits should not be soft or mushy. You may remove
the rind before slicing, or slice fruits with the rind on.
To slice large fruits like cantaloupe and pineapple, first cut
them in half and remove the seeds or core. If necessary, cut
the halves into smaller pieces to fit into the feed tube.
Remember to cut the ends flat.
To prepare cabbage
Turn the cabbage on its side and slice off the top and bottom
to leave a center section about 3 inches (7.5 cm) deep.
Remove the core from the center section and cut it in wedges
to fit the feed tube vertically. Use the 2 mm slicing disc or the
optional 1 mm slicing disc (DLC-341) to slice the cabbage for
coleslaw. Apply medium pressure to the pusher, and press the
PULSE/ OFF lever until the cabbage is sliced. Remove the
core from the bottom piece, and cut it and the top piece into
wedges to fit the feed tube. Process as described.
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To slice small round fruits and vegetables
For large berries, radishes and mushrooms, use this procedure. Trim the opposite ends flat with a knife. Insert them
through the feed tube, standing each piece on a flat end. You
can fill the tube to about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the top. The
bottom layer gives you perfect slices for garnish.
If you want all the slices to be perfect, it’s best to process only
one layer at a time.
To slice long fruits and vegetables
Trim bananas, celery, carrots, cucumbers and zucchini before
putting them in the feed tube. Cut them into pieces about
3 inches (7.5 cm) long – a little shorter than the height of the
feed tube. Place a ruler on your cutting board as a guide, or
lay the pusher assembly on the board with the pusher pulled
out as far as it will go. Cut both ends flat.
Fill the feed tube with the pieces, standing them vertically and
adding enough pieces so they are solidly packed and cannot
tilt sideways as they are sliced.
Slide the pusher assembly over the feed tube and press the
sleeve down to lock it into place. Be sure the small pusher is
locked and the slide lock on the sleeve is unlocked.
To slice a small amount of food
Use the small feed tube and the small pusher. Remove the
small pusher from the pusher assembly. Slide the pusher
assembly over the feed tube and press the sleeve down to lock
it into place. Be sure the slide lock on the sleeve is locked.
Cut the food in 3-inch (7.5 cm) lengths – a little shorter than
the height of the feed tube. If you are slicing one or two long,
thin vegetables like carrots, push them against the left side
of the tube.
If you are slicing a few vegetables that are long at one end and
narrow at the other – like celery, carrots or scallions – cut them
in half and pack them in pairs alternating one wide end up and
one narrow end up.
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Press down with the small pusher while pressing down on the
PULSE/OFF lever, until the food is sliced.
To prepare French-cut green beans
Trim fresh green beans to 4-inch (10 cm) lengths. Stack them
in the feed tube horizontally to about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the
top. Be sure the small pusher is locked and the slide lock on
the sleeve is unlocked.
Slide the pusher assembly over the feed tube and push the
sleeve down to lock it into place. Apply light pressure to the
pusher and press down on the PULSE/OFF lever until the
beans are sliced.
To make long, horizontal slices of zucchini and carrots, use the
same procedure. You can make julienne strips from leeks in
the same way. Remove the root end and the green ends. Cut
the leeks in half and wash them well to remove all sand. Place
them in the feed tube flat side down.
To make julienne or matchstick strips
Process the food twice or “double-slice” it. Insert any large
vegetable or fruit, like potatoes, turnips, zucchini or apples,
in the feed tube horizontally. You may want to wedge large
vegetables or fruits in from the bottom of the feed tube, which
is slightly larger than the top.
Apply pressure to the pusher while pressing down on the
PULSE/OFF lever until the food is sliced. You will get
long slices.
Remove the slices from the work bowl and reassemble them
as shown. Reinsert them in the feed tube, from the top or
bottom, wedging them in tightly so they won’t fall over or tilt.
Slice them again. You will obtain long julienne strips.
With either of two optional julienne discs, you can obtain
square julienne strips in a single operation. The DLC-332
Square Julienne Disc makes strips that measure 2x2 mm in
cross section; the DLC-333 Square Julienne Disc makes 3x3
mm strips. For larger strips, use the DLC-336 Fruit, Vegetable
and French-Fry Cut Disc; it makes sticks that measure 6x6 mm
(about 1/4 inch square) in cross section.
To slice cooked meat and poultry
In general, the food must be very cold. If possible, use a single
chunk of food just large enough to fit the feed tube. To make
julienne strips of ham, bologna or luncheon meat, stack slices
of them. Then roll them or fold them double and stand them
upright in the feed tube, wedging in as many rolls as possible.
This technique works better with square or rectangular pieces
than with round ones.
To slice uncooked meat and poultry
Cut the food into pieces to fit the feed tube. Boned, skinned
chicken breast halves will usually fit when cut in half crosswise. Wrap the pieces in plastic wrap and put them in the
freezer. They are ready to slice when they pass the “knife test"
– that is, they are semi-frozen – hard to the touch, but easily
pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. Stand them in the feed
tube cut side down and slice them against the grain, using
firm pressure on the pusher. Or lay them flat in the feed tube,
piling up as many as will fit, and slice them with the grain,
using firm pressure.
To slice sausage
Freeze the sausage until it is hard to the touch, but can be
easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. If a single sausage
does not fit snugly in the feed tube, cut it into pieces to fit the
small or the large feed tube. Process, using firm pressure.
To slice salami and other hard sausage
If the sausage is thin enough so one or two of them will fit in
the small feed tube, use that tube. Or cut the sausage into
enough pieces to fit the large feed tube completely. Stand the
pieces vertically, packing them in tightly so they cannot tilt
sideways as they are sliced.
SHREDDING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
THE SHREDDING DISC
To shred round fruits and vegetables
Before processing apples, potatoes, onions and other round
food, trim with a knife. Cut one end flat, to make food lie stable
on the shredding disc.
Place the food in the pusher, one flat side down. Position it in
the tube as far left as possible, to prevent it from tilting. Make
sure the small pusher is locked and the slide lock on the
sleeve is unlocked. Slide the pusher assembly over the feed
tube and push the sleeve down to lock it into place. Apply
pressure to the pusher while pressing the PULSE/OFF lever
until the food is sliced.
To shred long vegetables
Trim carrots, zucchini and other long vegetables into the
long-est lengths that will fit the feed tube when laid in
horizontally (about 4 inches, 10 cm). Stack the pieces to
about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the top of the feed tube.
Apply medium to firm pressure on the pusher – depending on
the texture of the food – while pressing the PULSE/OFF lever
until the food is shredded. Do not overload work bowl, or
shredded food may force disc upward. Never force pusher
when shredding food.
To shred cabbage for coleslaw
Prepare in wedges. Place a wedge in the feed tube vertically.
Apply medium pressure to the pusher and press the PULSE/
OFF lever until the cabbage is shredded. For longer shreds,
prepare the same way, but process with one of the optional
thin slicing discs.
To shred hard cheese like Parmesan
The cheese must be at room temperature. If a sharp knife
cannot easily pierce the cheese, do not try to shred it; it may
damage the shredding disc. Cut the cheese into pieces to fit
the feed tube and process with light pressure on the pusher.
Never force the pusher. Press down on the PULSE/OFF lever
and hold it down until the cheese is shredded, releasing pressure on the pusher momentarily if the motor slows.
To slice firm cheese like Swiss and cheddar
Cut the cheese into pieces to fit the feed tube. Put cheese in
the freezer until it is semi-frozen – hard to the touch but easily
pierced through with the tip of a sharp knife. Stand the pieces
in the feed tube and apply light pressure to the pusher while
pressing the PULSE/OFF lever until they are sliced.
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MAKING BABY FOOD
The food processor ends concern about
additives or preservatives in your baby’s
diet. When you prepare the food
yourself, you know exactly what’s in it.
PROCESSING CHEESE
Find the name of the cheese you
want to process in a box below.
For processing information, check
the box under the appropriate disc
at right.
SOFT CHEESES
Brie, Camembert,
Mozzarella, Ricotta,
Liederkranz,
Cottage, Cream
YES
temperature
not critical
NO
except
mozzarella
which must
be well chilled
NO
SEMI-SOFT CHEESES
Blue, Fontina, Bel Paese
YES
temperature
not critical
NO
well chilled
NO
SEMI-HARD CHEESES
YES
Cheddar, Monterey Jack, temperature
Colby, Longhorn, Swiss, not critical
Gruyère, Emmenthaler,
Jarlsberg,Edam, Gouda,
Provolone
YES
well chilled
YES
well chilled
HARD CHEESES
Parmesan, Romano,
Pecorino, Sapsago
YES
room
temperature
YES
temperature
not critical
IMPORTANT: Never try to slice soft cheese like Mozzarella or
hard cheese like Parmesan. You may damage the slicing disc
or the processor itself. See the guide for processing cheese.
Special Diets
If anyone in your family is on a restricted diet, you already
know how difficult it is to obtain canned, frozen or other
prepared foods that are salt-free, low-fiber — or whatever the
special diet requires. Your food processor will enable you to fill
the diet requirements.
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NO
Process enough for several meals at
one time and freeze in serving-size
portions. You can process as little as
2 ounces (55 g) at a time – a real timesaver that allows you to serve the baby
the same food you’re preparing for the
rest of the family.
Vegetables
Simmer or steam fresh vegetables in a
little water, drain them well and purée
them with the metal blade.
Fruit
Poach it in water and purée it with the
metal blade.
Meat, Poultry and Fish
Cook it first, then chop finely with the
metal blade. Add a little broth or milk to
soften, and purée as fine as desired.
ADAPTING RECIPES FOR THE
FOOD PROCESSOR
You can use your food processor to
make almost all your food preparation tasks easier. To work
most efficiently, organize all the steps involved in planning a
recipe or a meal. Then decide on the best order for processing
materials, using the information below as a guide.
Process dry ingredients being used as a garnish, like parsley
and nuts, first. They should be chopped when the bowl and the
blade are completely dry. Usually you will just have to wipe out
the bowl and proceed to the next processing task without
washing it.
Always use a dry bowl for chopping. Process small, hard ingredients like garlic and ginger root first. Then proceed to the larger solid ingredients like onion or peppers. Always add the hardest solid ingredient first and go on to the softer ones.
bowl upside down. Remember where you place sharp blades
and discs, and unload the dishwasher carefully.
Generally, you should do the slicing and shredding after the
chopping, since a clean bowl may not be necessary for
sliced and shredded ingredients that are being added to the
same dish as the chopped ones.
To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl, cover, pusher
assembly and blade or disc immediately after use so food
won’t dry on them. Openings at the bottom of the large pusher
provide drainage and make cleaning easy. If food lodges in the
pusher, remove it by running water through pusher or by using
a bottle brush.
To avoid spattering liquids, add them through the small feed
tube while the machine is running. When you are puréeing
ingredients for a soup or sauce, strain out the solid ingredients
and reserve the liquid. Purée the solid ingredients alone. Add
1/2 cup (120 ml) of the liquid and purée another 30 seconds.
Then return the purée to the reserved liquid.
If you wash 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 it rapidly
up and down on the center shaft of the bowl. Use of a spray
attachment is also effective. If necessary, use a brush.
When making quick breads, cakes and cookies, add the dry
ingredients last. Mix them into the other ingredients by
pulsing just until they disappear. If the recipe calls for nuts or
raisins, add them with the dry ingredients to avoid
overchopping.
The work bowl is made of Lexan polycarbonate plastic, which
is shatter resistant and heat resistant. The tube at the back
houses the rod that activates the motor.
You can easily adapt your favorite recipes from standard cookbooks for faster preparation in the food processor. Follow the
guidelines outlined above. If there is a similar recipe in the
recipe section at the end of this book, review the order in
which ingredients are processed and proceed accordingly
with your own recipe.
CLEANING AND STORING
Keep your food processor ready for use on a kitchen counter.
When it’s not being used, leave it unplugged. Don’t leave it
with the pusher assembly in the locked position; this could
damage the on/off mechanism.
Store the blades and discs in a safe, convenient place, as you
would sharp knives – out of reach of children. The DLC-077
Disc Holder, an optional accessory, offers safe and convenient
storage for seven discs.
All parts except the motor base are dishwasher safe, and we
recommend washing them in the dishwasher. Insert the work
®
Chopping certain foods may scratch or cloud the work bowl.
Among them are ice, whole spices and essential oils like
wintergreen. If you like to prepare your own spice blends,
you may want to keep a second bowl just for that purpose.
The base housing is also made of polycarbonate, a tough
plastic with high impact resistance. Its smooth surface will
look new for years. Keep a sponge handy as you work, and
wipe spills from the base.
Four rubber feet on the underside keep the base from moving
on most work spaces when the machine is processing heavy
loads. If the feet leave spots ®on the counter, spray them with
a spot remover like Fantastik and wipe with a damp sponge.
If any trace of the spot remains, repeat the procedure and
wipe the area with a damp sponge and nonabrasive cleaning
powder.
Use the plastic tool to clean the underside of the metal blade
and the dough blade, and to clean around the top of the small
feed tube. A narrow bottle brush is also useful.
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To clean the inside of the detachable stem, slide the stem
release button on the side up as far as it will go and hold it
there as you run water through the stem.
IMPORTANT: Never store any blade or disc on the motor
shaft. No blade or disc should be placed on the shaft except
when the processor is in use.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
These are some problems along with solutions that beginners
with a food processor sometimes experience.
Food is unevenly chopped:
• Either you are trying to process too much food at one time,
or you are running the machine continuously instead of
pulsing it on and off until the pieces of food are no larger
than 1/2-inch (1.25cm) cubes.
A few pieces of food remain on top of the slicing or shredding
disc:
• This is normal. Cut the remaining bits by hand or save them
in a plastic bag for later use. Vegetable scraps can be
puréed for soups or used to thicken sauces or stews. In
every case, there would be more waste if you sliced or
shredded the food by hand.
Soft cheeses like mozzarella spread out and collect on top of
the shredding disc:
• The cheese was not cold enough, or the pressure on the
pusher was too great. Always use light pressure when
processing cheese.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
These are some procedures that will protect you and your
family from any injury caused by misuse.
Liquid leaks from bottom of bowl onto motor base:
• Remove bowl from base as soon as you finish processing.
Do not remove the metal blade first. When the bowl and
blade are removed together, the blade drops down and
forms an almost perfect seal against the bowl.
• Handle the metal blade and discs carefully. The cutting
edges are very sharp.
Liquid leaks out between bowl and cover when machine
is running:
• You added too much liquid. Never use more than 4 cups
(950 ml) of a very thin liquid. The thicker the liquid, the
more you can use. With thick mixtures like pancake or cake
batter, for example, you can process much more.
• Never put a blade or disc on the motor shaft until the work
bowl is locked into place.
Slices are uneven or slanted:
• Pack the feed tube more carefully, as described in this
book. Maintain an even pressure on the pusher.
• Always place a disc on a flat stable surface before
connecting the detachable stem.
• Always make certain that the blade or disc is down on the
motor shaft as far as it will go.
• Always insert the metal blade in the work bowl before
putting ingredients in the bowl.
• When slicing or shredding food, always use the pusher.
Never put your fingers or a spatula into the feed tube.
Carrot or similar food falls over in the feed tube:
• Cut the food into enough short pieces of equal height to fill
the feed tube. To slice one or two pieces, use the small feed
tube. Cut carrots in half and insert one piece point-side
down and the other stem-side down.
• Always wait for the blade or disc to stop spinning before you
remove the pusher assembly or cover from the work bowl.
Sliced or shredded food piles up on one side of the work bowl:
• This is normal. Remove the disc occasionally and even out
the processed food. When food gets close to the bottom of
the disc, empty the work bowl.
• Be careful to prevent the metal blade from falling out of the
work bowl when emptying the bowl. Remove blade before
tilting the bowl, or hold it in place with your finger, a spatula
or a spoon.
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• Always remove the work bowl from the base of the machine
before you remove the metal blade or the dough blade.
• Do not use the pusher assembly if the sleeve becomes
detached from the pusher. Call Cuisinart Customer Service
right away. Our toll-free number is given in the back of
this book.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The motor in your food processor operates on standard line
operating current. The appropriate voltage and frequency for
your machine are shown on a label under the base.
An automatic, temperature-controlled circuit breaker in the
motor ensures complete protection against motor burnout.
If the processor runs for an exceptionally long time when
chopping, mixing or kneading a thick or heavy mixture in
successive batches, the motor may overheat. If this happens,
the processor will stop. Turn it off and wait for the motor to cool
off before proceeding. It will usually cool off within 10 minutes;
in extreme cases, it could take an hour.
Safety switches prevent the machine from operating when the
work bowl or the cover is not locked into position. The motor
stops within seconds when the machine is turned off, and a
fast-stop circuit stops motor instantly when the pusher
assembly is unlocked.
Recipe Notes:
Preparation times are approximate and are based on the time it
takes to assemble the ingredients, once they have been gathered
from the refrigerator and cupboard and placed on the counter.
Cooking times are additional as noted.
Nutritional analyses are based on number of servings indicated.
If a recipe produces a range of servings, the nutritional analyses
are based on the highest serving yield for that particular recipe.
RECIPES
SALSA
Yield: 10 cups
Preparation: 10 – 15 minutes
6
6
1
3/4
4
1
1-1/2
4
cloves garlic, peeled
jalapeño peppers, cored, seeded and quartered
large red onion (12 ounces), peeled, cut in 1-inch pieces
cup medium packed fresh cilantro leaves, to taste
pounds ripe, firm tomatoes, cored and cut in eighths
tablespoon kosher salt
teaspoons ground cumin
tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Insert the metal blade. With the machine running, drop the garlic
and jalapeño peppers through the small feed tube and process to
chop, about 10 seconds. Scrape the work bowl. Add the onion
cubes and cilantro leaves to the work bowl; pulse to chop,
8-10 times. Scrape the work bowl. Add the tomatoes; pulse to
chop, 10-12 times. Scrape the work bowl. Add the salt, cumin
and lime juice; pulse to combine, 5 times. Transfer to a medium
bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to
blend. Salsa is best when made the day it is to be served, but
will keep for a day or two when refrigerated. Stir if it separates.
Note: Salsa is best made with fresh, ripe summer and early
autumn tomatoes. If they are not available, use equal amounts of
ripe Italian plum tomatoes and drained, canned Italian plum
tomatoes (weigh after draining).
Nutritional analysis per 4 tablespoon serving:
Calories 14 (0% from fat) • carbo. 3g • pro. 1g • fat 0g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 47mg • fiber 1g
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GUACAMOLE
HERBED CHÉVRE SPREAD
Yield: 9 cups
Preparation: 10 - 15 minutes
Yield: 6 cups
Preparation time: 10 minutes
1
6
4
5
4
1/2
24
cup tightly packed cilantro leaves
plum tomatoes, cored, halved and seeded
cloves garlic, peeled
medium jalapeño peppers, stemmed, quartered
and seeded
ounces red onion, peeled and cut in 1-inch pieces
ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and cut in 1-inch pieces –
reserve several pits
cup freshly squeezed lime juice
teaspoon chili powder
teaspoon cumin
teaspoon kosher salt
4
12
1/2
1
1/2
1
Insert the metal blade in the processor and process to chop the
cilantro leaves, 10 seconds; remove and reserve. Pulse to chop
the tomatoes 10-15 times; remove and reserve. With the
machine running, drop the garlic cloves and jalapeños through
the feed tube; process until minced, 10 seconds. Add the onion
to the work bowl; process to chop, 10 seconds. Add the avocados, lime juice, chili powder, cumin and salt to the work bowl;
process 30 seconds. Scrape the work bowl. Process for
30 seconds longer. Add the reserved chopped cilantro and tomato to the work bowl; pulse until just combined. Transfer to a bowl.
If not serving immediately, place a sheet of plastic wrap directly
on the guacamole, pressing out any air bubbles on the surface.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutritional analysis per 2 tablespoon serving:
Calories 54 (77% from fat) • carbo. 3g • pro. 1g • fat 5g •
sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 31mg • fiber 2g
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1/2
1
1/2
cloves garlic, peeled
cup fresh herbs, loosely packed*
ounces cream cheese (may use reduced fat),
cut in 1 inch pieces
ounces chévre or other goat cheese, chilled,
cut in 1-inch pieces
teaspoon kosher salt
teaspoon freshly ground pepper
teaspoon Tabasco® - to taste
In a small Cuisinart® saucepan, blanch the garlic in boiling water
for 1 minute; drain and let cool.
Insert the metal blade. With the machine running, drop the cooled
garlic through the feed tube and process 5 seconds to chop.
Scrape the work bowl. Process to chop the herbs, 15 seconds. Add
the cream cheese to the work bowl; process until smooth, about
30 seconds. Add the chevre, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper and
Tabasco®; pulse to combine 10 times. Scrape the work bowl and
pulse 10 times. Transfer to a serving dish or bowl and chill at least
10 minutes before serving. May be made up to 4 days ahead. Allow
to come to room temperature for 30-40 minutes before serving.
For a fancier presentation, line a 6-cup mold with plastic wrap.
Spoon the Herbed Chèvre Spread into the mold, spreading as
evenly as possible. Tap the mold on the counter several times to
remove air bubbles. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill. To
serve, invert the mold on a serving platter, lift off mold, then
carefully pull off plastic wrap.
* You may use all Italian parsley leaves, or a combination of herbs.
Try 1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves, 2 tablespoons basil leaves, and
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves.
Nutritional analysis per 2 tablespoon serving:
Calories 69 (69% from fat) • carbo. 1g • pro. 4g • fat 6g •
sat. fat 4g • chol. 12mg •sod. 152mg • fiber 0g
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ASIAGO CHEESE PUFFS
Yield: 9 dozen 1-inch puffs
Preparation: 15 minutes, plus baking time
12
3
1-1/4
1
1-1/2
3
12
ounces Asiago cheese, cut in 1 inch pieces
cups water
teaspoons kosher salt
tablespoon Tabasco®
cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, cut in tablespoons
cups unbleached all-purpose flour
large eggs, at room temperature*
Asiago Cheese Puffs can be made ahead and frozen. Place
them on baking sheets and reheat in a 300° F oven for
10 minutes.
* Remove eggs from refrigerator about 30 minutes before using
them, or put them in a bowl of warm water while you assemble
other ingredients.
Nutritional analysis per puff:
Calories 54 (68% from fat) • carbo. 3g • pro. 2g • fat 4g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 31mg • sod. 74mg • fiber 0g
Generously grease baking sheets, using solid shortening.
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Insert the metal blade in the processor. With the machine running, drop the cheese through the small feed tube and process to
chop until grated in appearance, about 30-40 seconds.
Remove and reserve.
Bring the water, salt, and Tabasco® to a boil in a Cuisinart® 2-3/4
quart saucepan. Add the butter. When the butter is melted, and
the mixture is ready to return to a boil, take the pan off the heat,
and add the flour and all but 3/4 cup of the cheese all at once.
Over very low heat, stir the mixture with a sturdy wooden spoon
until it holds together in one mass, then continue to stir for 2 minutes to cook the flour. Take off heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
Transfer the dough to the work bowl fitted with the metal blade.
Process for 1 minute to cool further, then with the machine running, add the eggs one at a time, taking care to incorporate each
egg completely before adding the next. Spoon (you may use a
small ice cream scoop) or pipe the dough in 1 inch balls onto the
prepared sheets, about 1-1/2 inches apart. Use a fork to flatten
them slightly. Sprinkle each with about 1/3 teaspoon of the
reserved cheese. Bake until golden and puffed, about 20-25 minutes. For crispier puffs, cut a small slit in the side with the tip of a
knife to allow the steam to escape. Serve hot or warm.
SPICY GARDEN GAZPACHO
Yield: About 20 cups
Preparation: 15-20 minutes
4
6
2
1
1
4
4
6
6
1
2
3
1-1/2-2
1-2
3/4
medium celery stalks, peeled, cut to fit feed tube
scallions, trimmed to about 6 inches in length
Kirby cucumbers, quartered lengthwise, seeds removed
medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut in
eighths lengthwise
medium yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut in
eighths lengthwise
cloves garlic, peeled
jalapeño peppers, halved, cored and seeded
ounces radishes, trimmed
large tomatoes (3 pounds total) cored,
quartered and seeded
jar (7 ounce) roasted red peppers, drained
cans (46 ounces each) V-8 or tomato juice,
low-sodium preferred
tablespoons balsamic or sherry vinegar
tablespoons light brown sugar
teaspoons kosher salt
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Insert the 2 mm slicing disc in the processor. Arrange the celery
in the large feed tube; use medium pressure to slice. Arrange the
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scallions in the small feed tube; use light pressure to slice.
Insert the 4 mm slicing disc; use medium pressure to slice
the cucumbers and red and yellow peppers. Transfer the
vegetables to a large bowl.
Insert the metal blade in the processor. With the machine
running, drop the garlic and jalapeños through the feed tube
and process to chop, about 5 seconds. Scrape the work bowl.
Add the radishes to the work bowl; pulse to chop, 10-15 times.
Add the tomatoes to the work bowl; pulse to chop, 10-15 times.
Add the vegetables to those already in the large bowl and stir to
combine.
Transfer half the chopped/sliced vegetables to the work bowl.
Add the drained roasted peppers and 3 cups of the juice.
Pulse to combine, 10 times, then process until smooth, about
2 minutes. Return the puréed vegetable mixture to the large bowl
and stir to incorporate. Stir in the vinegar, brown sugar, salt and
pepper. Refrigerate until well chilled; adjust seasonings to taste
before serving.
Serve chilled. May be garnished with sliced or chopped avocado,
freshly chopped cilantro or Italian parsley, and a small dollop of
sour cream. To turn this into a summertime meal, top each
serving with 4-6 ounces cooked (poached or grilled) shrimp
and scallops.
Nutritional analysis per 1 cup serving:
Calories 61 (7% from fat) • carbo. 13g • pro. 2g • fat 0g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 342mg • fiber 2g
BLACK BEAN SOUP
Yield: 3 quarts
Preparation: 15-20 minutes, 2 hours cooking
2
1
1
pounds dried black beans
red bell pepper
yellow bell pepper
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1/2
pound carrots, peeled, cut to fit large feed tube
4
large ribs celery, trimmed, cut to fit large feed tube
6
cloves garlic, peeled
1-1/2 pounds Spanish onions, peeled, cut in 1-inch pieces
2
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1
tablespoon oregano
1
tablespoon ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons thyme
1
teaspoon ground coriander
1
bay leaf
2
quarts vegetable stock*
3
cups water
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
Sort the beans and discard any dirt and/or stones. Place in a
medium bowl and cover with cold water by 3 inches. Allow to
soak, covered, for 8 hours/overnight.
Insert the 6 mm slicing disc. Arrange the peppers in the large
feed tube and use medium pressure to slice; remove and
reserve. Insert the 4 mm slicing disc. Arrange the carrots and
celery in the large feed tube; use medium pressure to slice.
Remove and reserve. Insert the metal blade. With the machine
running, drop the garlic through the small feed tube and process
to chop, 5 seconds. Scrape the work bowl. Add the onions; pulse
to chop, 10 times.
In a 6-quart Cuisinart® stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium
heat. When hot, add the sliced and shredded vegetables and
garlic. Cook over medium heat until softened and translucent.
Add the oregano, cumin, thyme, coriander and bay leaf; cook
over medium low heat until aromatic, about 5 minutes.
Drain and rinse the beans. Add the beans to the stockpot along
with the stock and water. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce
the heat to low, cover loosely and simmer for 1-1/2 - 2 hours,
until the beans are tender and the soup has thickened. Allow to
cook slightly. Remove the bay leaf and discard. Insert the metal
blade. Process the soup in three batches until creamy and
smooth. (For a more “rustic” soup, process only two thirds of the
soup and stir in the remaining “chunky” soup.) Transfer to a clean
stockpot as soup is processed. Reheat over low heat as necessary. Stir in vinegar; season to taste. Serve hot with garnishes of
sour cream, chopped green onions, chopped red and yellow bell
peppers, chopped tomatoes, and chopped fresh cilantro or parsley. Black bean soup freezes well.
* For a non-vegetarian version, you may use chicken stock or
ham broth. A smoked turkey leg or ham hock may be added for
additional flavor. Remove before serving, allow to cool enough
to handle, shred meat, discard bones, fat and skin, and return
shredded meat to the soup.
Nutritional analysis per 1 cup serving:
Calories 168 (16% from fat) • carbo. 29g • pro. 8g • fat 3g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 210mg • fiber 7g
YUKON GOLD POTATO & CHEESE SOUP WITH BROCCOLI
Yield: 20 cups
Preparation: 35 to 40 minutes
1
8
2
3
3
3
1
1
1/4
3
8
2
4
1-1/2
cup loosely packed Italian parsley leaves
ounces sharp cheddar cheese
tablespoons cornstarch
tablespoons unsalted butter
ribs celery (4 ounces), cut in 1-inch pieces
carrots (8 ounces, peeled), cut in 1-inch pieces
pound onions, peeled, cut in 1-inch pieces
teaspoon thyme
cup all-purpose flour
pounds Yukon gold potatoes,
peeled and quartered lengthwise
cups vegetable broth
cups lowfat milk
cups broccoli florets (about 12 ounces),
cut in bite-sized pieces
teaspoons kosher salt
1/2
1-3
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
teaspoons Tabasco®, to taste
Insert metal blade. Pulse to chop parsley; remove and reserve.
Insert shredding disc. Use medium pressure to shred cheese.
Remove and toss with cornstarch; refrigerate until ready to use.
Insert the metal blade. Pulse to chop onions and celery, 10 times;
remove and reserve. Pulse to chop the carrots, 15 times; remove
and reserve. Insert the 6 mm slicing disc. Arrange potatoes
upright in large feed tube; use medium pressure to slice.
In an 8 or 9 quart Cuisinart® stockpot, heat butter over medium
heat. Add the vegetables and sauté until they begin to soften,
about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring constantly
for 4 – 5 minutes; do not allow to brown. Whisk in vegetable
broth and milk. Add the potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat
and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
While the potatoes are cooking, blanch (for 1 minute) or steam
(for 2 – 3 minutes) the broccoli florets until crisp-tender. Plunge
immediately into iced water to stop the cooking, then drain well.
Remove the soup from the heat and strain the solids from the
liquid, reserving the cooking liquid. Return the liquid to the
stockpot; keep warm over low heat. Place the solids in the work
bowl and process 30 seconds. Scrape the work bowl. Process
until fairly smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds longer. Return
the puréed vegetables to hot liquid in the pot. Reheat over
medium low heat. Add the reserved shredded cheese that has
been tossed with the cornstarch, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring
until melted and smooth after each addition. Stir in the reserved
broccoli florets; heat until broccoli is warmed through.
Season with salt, pepper, and Tabasco® to taste. Serve in
warmed bowls and sprinkle with the chopped parsley.
Nutritional analysis per 1 cup serving:
Calories 151 (31% from fat) • carbo. 21g • pro. 6g • fat 5g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 16mg • sod. 264mg • fiber 2g
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MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP
Yield: 16 cups
Preparation: 35-40 minutes
1/2
2
1
2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1
2
2/3
1-1/2
2
1
2
1
1/4
cup loosely packed Italian parsley leaves
cloves garlic, peeled
pound Spanish onions, peeled, cut in 1-inch pieces
pounds cremini or white mushrooms,
cleaned and stemmed, stems reserved
pound shiitake mushrooms, tough stems removed
and discarded
pound celery, cut to fit the feed tube
pound carrots, peeled, cut to fit the feed tube
pound potatoes, scrubbed, peeled if desired,
cut in quarters lengthwise
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
cup barley
teaspoons thyme or herbs de Provence
quarts chicken broth or stock (no salt, no fat) or
vegetable broth/stock
bay leaf
cups water
teaspoon kosher salt
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Insert the metal blade and pulse the parsley 10 times to chop;
remove and reserve. With the machine running, drop the garlic
down the small feed tube and process to chop, 5 seconds;
scrape the work bowl. Add the onions; pulse to chop, 10 times;
remove and reserve. Pulse to chop the mushroom stems,
10 times; remove and reserve.
Insert the 4 mm slicing disc. Use medium pressure to slice the
mushrooms and shiitakes; remove and reserve. Use medium
pressure to slice the carrots and celery; remove and reserve.
Arrange the potatoes in the large feed tube vertically; use
medium pressure to slice.
Heat the olive oil in a Cuisinart® 6-quart stockpot over medium
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heat. Add the chopped garlic, onions and mushroom stems; cook
until tender, about 5 minutes. Raise the heat to medium high and
add the sliced mushrooms, celery, and carrots, barley, and
thyme. Stir over medium high heat for about 5 minutes, until the
herbs become fragrant. Add the sliced potatoes, stock, bay leaf
and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and
simmer until the barley is tender, 25-30 minutes. Remove and
discard the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Serve in
warmed bowls sprinkled with the chopped parsley.
Nutritional analysis per 1 cup serving:
Calories 110 (21% from fat) • carbo. 18g • pro. 5g • fat 3g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 178mg • fiber 4g
CHILI FOR A CROWD
Yield: 4 quarts
Preparation: 30 minutes; 3 hours to cook
1
1
1
6
2
red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut in quarters
yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut in quarters
green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut in quarters
cloves garlic, peeled
large onions (1-1/2 pounds total), peeled,
cut in 1-inch pieces
1
can (35-ounce) peeled plum tomatoes, drained,
juices reserved
3-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck (trimmed yield, 3 pounds),
trimmed, cut in 1-1/2 – 2 inch cubes, well chilled
2
tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3-1/2 cup chili powder, to taste
1-1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1
tablespoon paprika
1-1/2 tablespoons oregano
3
tablespoons red wine vinegar
1
teaspoon kosher salt
1
can (6-ounce) tomato paste
3 cans (15 – 16 ounce) beans, drained, rinsed and drained again
(for variety, use one each black beans, pinto beans, and
red kidney beans)
Insert the 4 mm slicing disc and arrange the peppers in the feed
tube. Use medium pressure to slice; remove and reserve. Insert
the metal blade and with the machine running, drop the garlic
cloves down the small feed tube; process 5 seconds to chop.
Scrape the work bowl and add the onions; pulse to chop,
10 times; remove and reserve. Use the metal blade and pulse to
chop the drained canned tomatoes, 5 times; remove and reserve.
Wipe the work bowl and blade dry with a paper towel. Add half
the chilled beef cubes to the work bowl and pulse to chop
10 times; remove and reserve. Repeat with the remaining beef.
In an 8 or 9-quart Cuisinart® stockpot, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil
over medium heat. When hot, add the garlic and onions; cook
until translucent, 3-5 minutes. Stir in the chili powder (to taste),
ground cumin, oregano, and paprika. Cook over low heat until
the spices are aromatic, 5-10 minutes. While the onion mixture is
cooking, heat half the remaining oil over medium high heat in a
Cuisinart® 12 inch nonstick skillet; when hot, add half the ground
beef. Allow to brown on one side, then turn and break up, browning completely; add to the stockpot with the onion mixture, and
repeat with the remaining oil and ground beef. After adding all the
browned beef to the stockpot, stir in the reserved peppers,
chopped tomatoes and reserved juices, wine vinegar, salt, and
tomato paste. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to
low, cover loosely and simmer for 2-3 hours, until the meat is
tender. If serving immediately, stir in the drained beans and stir
to heat through.
Like many stews, chili is best made a day ahead. Transfer to a
glass or stainless container; cover and refrigerate. Reheat over
low – medium heat and stir in the beans. Chili may be frozen.
Nutritional analysis per 1 cup serving:
Calories 205 (27% from fat) • carbo. 21g • pro. 20g • fat 7g •
sat. fat 2g • chol. 43mg • sod. 316mg • fiber 7g
HEART SMART TURKEY CHILI
Yield: About 4 quarts
Preparation: 30 minutes; 2 hours cooking
2
6
1-1/2
4
1/3
1
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
1
1
4
2
2
1-2
1/2
bell peppers
cloves garlic, peeled
pounds Spanish onions, peeled, cut in 1-inch pieces
pounds boneless, skinless turkey breast
(about a 7 pound turkey breast bone in, skin on),
cut in 1 inch pieces, chilled
cup chili powder
tablespoon ground cumin
teaspoons ground allspice
teaspoons ground cinnamon
teaspoons ground coriander
teaspoons oregano
bay leaf
can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes
cups unsalted, nonfat chicken stock/broth
cups water
tablespoons wine vinegar
teaspoons kosher salt
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Insert the 6 mm slicing disc, arrange the peppers in the large
feed tube, and use medium pressure to slice; remove and
reserve. Insert the metal blade and with the machine running,
drop the garlic through the feed tube; process 5 seconds to chop.
Scrape the work bowl. Add the onions; pulse to chop, 10 times.
Remove and reserve. Add one third of the turkey cubes to the
work bowl; pulse to chop, 10 times; remove and reserve. Repeat
with the remaining turkey cubes in two more batches.
In an 8 or 9 quart Cuisinart® stockpot, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil
over medium heat, add the garlic and onion, and cook until
translucent and softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder,
cumin, allspice, cinnamon, coriander, oregano and bay leaf; cook
over low heat until fragrant, about 10 minutes. While the onion
mixture is cooking, add half the remaining oil to a Cuisinart
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12-inch nonstick skillet and heat over medium high heat. Add one
third of the ground turkey to the skillet and brown well,
stirring to break up after turning; as the turkey browns, add to the
onion mixture. Repeat with the remaining turkey in two more
batches. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, water, and
wine vinegar. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover
loosely and simmer for 2 hours, until the turkey is tender. May be
served immediately, but like most stews and chilis, it is better the
second day. May be frozen.
Nutritional analysis per 1 cup serving:
Calories 266 (8% from fat) • carbo. 24g • pro. 40g • fat 2g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 94mg • sod. 521mg • fiber 6g
CUISINART RAGU BOLOGNESE
Yield: 15 – 16 cups sauce, enough for 2 pounds of pasta –
12 to 16 servings
Preparation: 25 minutes; 2 1/2 hours to cook
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2
4
2
2
1-1/2
1-1/2
2
2
1
1
2-3
2
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can (35 - ounce) whole peeled plum tomatoes,
drained, juices reserved
cloves garlic, peeled
medium onions (12 ounces total), peeled,
cut into 1 inch pieces
large stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
(trimmed of fat and gristle), chilled
pounds veal, cut into 1-inch pieces
(trimmed of fat and gristle), chilled
pounds pork, cut into 1-inch pieces
(trimmed of fat and gristle), chilled
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
tablespoons unsalted butter
cup milk (whole or reduced fat)
cup dry white wine
cups beef broth or stock (preferably no salt, no fat)
teaspoons kosher salt
3/4
1/4
teaspoon freshly ground pepper
teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
Insert the metal blade and pulse to chop the tomatoes, 5 times.
Remove and reserve. With the machine running, drop the garlic
through the small feed tube and process to chop, 5 seconds.
Scrape the work bowl. Add the onions and celery, pulse to chop,
15 - 20 times. Remove and reserve. Pulse to chop the carrots,
15 times; remove and reserve. Pulse to chop the beef cubes,
8 – 10 times; remove and reserve. Pulse to chop the veal cubes,
8 – 10 times; remove and reserve. Pulse to chop the pork cubes,
8 – 10 times; remove and reserve.
In a Cuisinart® 5-1/2 quart sauté pan, heat the oil and butter
together over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, celery and
carrots; cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Remove and reserve. Raise
the heat to medium high and add the ground meats. Cook until
nicely browned, stirring to keep meat from sticking together,
about 10 minutes. Return the cooked vegetables to the pan. Add
the milk and simmer until reduced, about 10 minutes. Add the
tomatoes and reserved juices; simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the
wine and broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat,
cover loosely, and simmer for 2 –2-1/2 hours. Season with salt,
pepper and freshly ground nutmeg.
This sauce may be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator for
2 days or frozen for up to a month. Serve tossed with freshly
cooked fettuccine or tagliatelle or a large shaped pasta that will
trap the sauce. Add 1/2 – 1 cup of the pasta cooking water to the
pasta and ragu when tossing.
Nutritional analysis per serving: (Sauce only)
Calories 419 (47% from fat) • carbo. 8g • pro. 46g • fat 21g •
sat. fat 7g • chol. 158mg • sod. 490mg • fiber 1g
PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND
RICOTTA SAUCE
Yield: 12 servings
Preparation time: 25 minutes or less
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3
8
1
1/3
1
ounces Reggiano Parmesan, cut in I-inch pieces
pounds zucchini, cut to fit the feed tube horizontally
cloves garlic, peeled
pound onions, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
cup extra virgin olive oil
teaspoon red pepper flakes
(may use more or less to taste)
2
pounds fettuccine or tagliatelle
2-1/4 cups fat-free ricotta cheese
8
fresh basil leaves
1/4-1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1
teaspoon kosher salt
1/2
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Insert the metal blade. With the machine running, drop the
cheese cubes through the feed tube and process until finely
chopped. Remove and reserve.
Bring enough water to cook the pasta to a boil in a Cuisinart®
7-quart pasta set.
Insert the shredding disc. Arrange the zucchini in the feed tube
horizontally and use medium pressure to shred; remove and
reserve. Insert the metal blade. With the machine running,
drop the garlic through the feed tube and process to chop,
10 seconds; scrape the work bowl. Add the onions and pulse
to chop, 10 times; remove and reserve. Do not wash work bowl
or metal blade.
Heat the olive oil in a Cuisinart® 10 inch skillet over medium heat.
Add the garlic and onions and cook until tender and translucent,
about 5 minutes; do not brown. Stir in the red pepper flakes. Add
salt to the boiling water and cook the pasta according to package
instructions; add the reserved long shreds of zucchini during the
last 30 seconds.
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While the pasta cooks, process the ricotta cheese and fresh basil
leaves with the cooked onion and garlic mixture until smooth,
about 15 seconds. Scrape the work bowl. Drain the pasta;
reserving the pasta cooking water. With the machine running,
add 1 cup of the hot pasta water through the feed tube; process
10 seconds; scrape the work bowl. In a large bowl, toss the hot
pasta and zucchini with the ricotta mixture and 2 tablespoons of
the reserved Parmesan. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and pass
the remaining Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 425 (33% from fat) • carbo. 52g • pro. 25g • fat 15g •
sat. fat 5g • chol. 19mg • sod. 67mg • fiber 2g
PEPPERONI & CHEESE PIZZA
Yield: Five 12 to 14-inch pizzas, twenty 2-slice servings
Preparation: 10-15 minutes; 8-12 minutes to bake
One recipe Pizza Dough, p. 38
3
ounces Reggiano Parmesan, cut in 1-inch cubes
12
ounces part skim, low-moisture mozzarella, well chilled
12
ounces reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, well chilled
12
ounces stick pepperoni, paper casing peeled off,
cut to fit feed tube
4
cups boiling water
3
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3
cups reduced Simple Tomato Sauce, p. 32
Prepare the pizza dough and let rise. Position the top rack of the
oven about 8 inches from the top. If using a baking stone, place it
on the rack. Preheat the oven to 500°F.
Insert the metal blade. With the machine running, drop the
Parmesan cheese cubes down the feed tube and process
15 seconds; leave in work bowl. Insert the shredding disc. Use
medium pressure to shred the mozzarella and Monterey Jack
cheeses. Remove the cheeses to a bowl; toss to combine and
reserve. Insert the slicing disc. Place the pepperoni stick in the
small feed tube; use medium pressure to slice. Stack the slices,
cut in half with a knife, and place in a heatproof bowl. Pour the
boiling water over the pepperoni; let sit for 15-20 minutes. Drain
the pepperoni, discarding the fatty water; rinse and dry the
pepperoni.
When the dough has risen, punch down and divide into 5 equal
balls. Let rest 10 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough
into rounds, 12 to 14 inches in diameter. Place on a baker’s peel
that has been sprinkled with corn meal, or on a perforated pizza
pan, a pizza screen or baking sheet without sides that has been
sprinkled with corn meal. Brush the edges with the olive oil, then
using an offset spatula, spread the pizza to 3/4 inch of the edges
with 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce. Resist the urge to use more
tomato sauce – it will make a soggy pizza; less is better. Divide
the cheeses and sprinkle over the pizzas. Arrange the pepperoni
evenly over the pizzas.
Carefully slide the pizza onto the stone (position the peel over
the back edge of the stone, and use a rocking motion to shake
and slide the pizza off the peel onto the stone), or place the pan
into the hot oven. Bake the pizza for 5 minutes, then rotate it
front to back for even baking. Bake for another 3 to 6 minutes,
until the pizza is bubbly, and the edges of the dough are golden
brown, puffed and crispy. Remove from the oven and let rest on
a rack for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing.
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3-1/2
3
1
1/2
ounces shallots, peeled, cut in 1-inch pieces
pounds fresh green beans, trimmed,
cut to fit feed tube horizontally
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
teaspoon kosher salt
teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Insert the metal blade and with the machine running, drop the
lemon zest through the feed tube and chop, 10 seconds. Scrape
the work bowl. Add the kosher salt; process to chop finely,
30-40 seconds; remove and reserve. Pulse to chop the
hazelnuts, 10-15 times; remove and reserve. Pulse to chop the
shallots, 10 times; remove and reserve.
Insert the 4 mm slicing disc. Arrange the green beans horizontally in the large feed tube and process using light pressure.
Cook the green beans in lightly salted boiling water for 3 to 8
minutes, until they are desired tenderness; alternatively they may
be steamed. (This may be done ahead. If done ahead, refresh in
ice water to stop cooking; drain well, wrap and refrigerate until
ready to use.) In a 5-1/2 quart Cuisinart® sauté pan, warm the oil
over medium heat. Add the chopped shallots and sauté until
softened, about 3 minutes. Add the green beans and stir to heat
through. Stir in the reserved chopped nuts and lemon zest.
Season with freshly ground pepper. Serve warm.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 367 (32% from fat) • carbo 449 • pro. 18g • fat 13g •
sat. fat 4g • chol. 20mg • sod. 1022mg • fiber 2g
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 134 (55% from fat) • carbo. 13g • pro. 4g • fat 9g •
sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 166mg • fiber 5g
FRENCH CUT GREEN BEANS
WITH TOASTED HAZELNUTS
TWICE BAKED POTATOES
WITH SPINACH AND CHEDDAR
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Preparation: 15-20 minutes
Yield: 12 servings
Preparation: 15 minutes; 1 1/2 hours to bake
12
Zest of 2 lemons, bitter white pith removed
3/4
cup (5 ounces) hazelnuts, lightly toasted
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1
large (about 10 ounces each) baking potatoes,
scrubbed
tablespoon olive oil
8
8
1-1/4
3
6
1
1
ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut to fit feed tube
(low fat may be used)
scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
cups evaporated fat free milk
packages (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach,
thawed and squeezed very dry
tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature,
cut in 1-inch pieces
teaspoon kosher salt
teaspoon freshly ground white or black pepper
Preheat the oven to 400° F. Pierce each potato several times
with a fork or knife tip; rub each potato with 1/4 teaspoon of the
olive oil. Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven until fork
tender, about 1 hour. When cool enough to handle, cut off the
top third of each potato and scoop out the flesh, leaving a
1/2 inch shell. Reserve flesh and potato shells.
Insert the shredding disc in the processor. Shred the cheddar
cheese using light pressure. Remove and reserve. Insert the
metal blade. Add the scallions and process until finely chopped,
about 5 seconds. Add the milk, spinach, butter, kosher salt, and
pepper. Process until just combined, about 10-15 seconds. Add
the reserved potato flesh and shredded cheddar cheese; pulse in
short, quick pulses until just combined. Generously fill the potato
shells with the potato-spinach mixture. Potatoes may be made
ahead to this point, covered, and refrigerated until ready to bake.
Preheat oven to 375° F. Arrange the potatoes on a jelly roll type
pan that has been lined with parchment. Bake, uncovered until
potatoes are hot and tops are golden brown, about 25-30 minutes (add 5-10 minutes for cold potatoes). Serve hot.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 488 (25% from fat) • carbo. 78g • pro. 16g • fat 14g •
sat. fat 4g • chol. 36mg • sod. 382mg • fiber 7g
TWO POTATO GRATIN WITH LEEKS
Yield: 16 servings
Preparation time: 15 - 20 minutes, plus 1-1/2 hours baking time
Cooking spray
4
ounces Reggiano Parmesan cheese, cut in 1-inch pieces
6
ounces good quality white or wheat bread, cut in quarters
4
tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
6
cloves garlic
3
medium onions (6 ounces each), peeled,
cut in 1 inch pieces
6
medium leeks (2 pounds), trimmed to just above the
green part
2-1/2 cups vegetable broth
2
pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut in half crosswise
2
pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, cut in half crosswise
1-1/2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
2
teaspoons kosher salt
1
teaspoon freshly ground white or black pepper
Evenly coat a Cuisinart® 9 x 13 inch Roast Bake Pan with
cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Insert the metal blade in the processor. With the machine
running, drop the Parmesan pieces through the small feed tube
and process to chop finely, 30-40 seconds; remove and reserve.
Process the bread until it is fine crumbs, about 10 seconds. With
the machine running, add 2 tablespoons of the butter and 1/4 cup
of the Parmesan cheese; process to combine, 10 seconds;
remove and reserve.
With the machine running, drop the garlic cloves through the
small feed tube and process 10 seconds to chop; scrape the
work bowl. Add the onions to the work bowl; pulse to chop,
10 times. Remove and reserve. Insert the 6 mm slicing disc; cut
the leeks to fit the feed tube vertically and arrange in the large
feed tube. Slice using medium pressure. Transfer to a bowl of
cold water and swirl to rinse well; let grit settle, then lift the sliced
leeks from the water and transfer to a colander to drain.
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Over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a
Cuisinart® 3-quart sauté pan. Add the chopped garlic and onions
and the drained, sliced leeks; cook until tender and wilted, about
5 minutes. Stir in the vegetable broth, herbs, salt, and pepper;
bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
Drain, reserving the vegetables and broth separately.
Insert the 4 mm slicing disc. Slice the russet potatoes using firm
pressure; remove and reserve. Slice the sweet potatoes using
firm pressure; remove and reserve.
Arrange half the sliced russet potatoes in the prepared pan; top
with half the sliced sweet potatoes; distribute half the leek/onion
mixture over the sweet potatoes, and sprinkle with the remaining
Parmesan cheese. Repeat the layers, ending with sweet
potatoes. Pour the reserved broth over the potatoes. Top evenly
with the buttered crumb and cheese mixture. Cover with a sheet
of foil that has been coated with cooking spray and bake in the
preheated oven for 45 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake
until the potatoes are tender, 20 – 30 minutes longer. Let the
potatoes rest for 10 – 15 minutes before serving.
Note: If you wish to prepare this dish ahead, blanch both types of
potatoes separately for 3 minutes in boiling water to which
1 teaspoon of vinegar has been added; this will prevent them
from darkening.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 226 (23% from fat) • carbo. 38g • pro. 7g • fat 6g •
sat. fat 1g • chol. 13mg • sod. 488mg • fiber 4g
SPICY COLESLAW
Yield: 3 pounds – twelve 4-ounce servings
Preparation: 15-20 minutes
1-1/2
3/4
1
31
pounds green cabbage, cored, cut to fit large feed tube
pound red cabbage, cored, cut to fit large feed tube
small red bell pepper, cored and seeded, cut in quarters
1
small green bell pepper, cored and seeded,
cut in quarters
8
ounces carrots, cut to fit the feed tube horizontally
1
small red onion, peeled, cut in 1-inch pieces
1
clove garlic, peeled
1
cup mayonnaise, p. 34
1/2
cup drained fat-free plain yogurt *
1/4-1/3 cup granulated sugar, to taste
2
tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2
tablespoon Tabasco®
2
teaspoons kosher salt
1/2
teaspoon cumin
1/2
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Insert the 2 mm slicing disc. Arrange the cabbages in the large
feed tube, cut side down; use medium pressure to slice. Transfer
to a large bowl. Arrange the peppers in the large feed tube; use
light pressure to slice. Insert the shredding disc. Arrange the carrots in the feed tube horizontally; use medium pressure to shred.
Transfer the vegetables to the bowl with the cabbage; toss to
combine.
Insert the metal blade. Chop the onion, 5-10 seconds. Add the
chopped onion to the bowl of vegetables. With the machine
running, drop the garlic through the feed tube; process 5 seconds
to chop. Scrape the work bowl. Add the mayonnaise, drained
yogurt, sugar, vinegar, Tabasco®, salt, cumin, and pepper to the
work bowl. Process until smooth and creamy, 15-20 seconds.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the bowl and mix well
to combine. Allow to sit, refrigerated, for 30-60 minutes before
serving to allow the flavors to blend.
Coleslaw may be made up to 1 day ahead, covered and
refrigerated. As with all products containing mayonnaise,
follow safe food handling and refrigeration procedures for
storing and serving.
* To drain yogurt, place yogurt (without gelatin in the ingredients)
in a yogurt strainer or strainer lined with a coffee filter and allow
the liquid (whey) to drain out. After about 12 hours, the yogurt
will be thickened and reduced in volume by about half. It may
be used to spread as cream cheese, or as an ingredient in
dressings or sauces.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 130 (47% from fat) • carbo. 16g • pro. 3g • fat 7g •
sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 499mg • fiber 3g
Insert the metal blade and add half the sauce to the work bowl.
Pulse the sauce 15 times for a rustic, chunky sauce, or process
for 2 minutes for a smooth sauce. Repeat with the remaining
sauce. The sauce is now ready to use for pasta. If you want a
sauce for pizza, return the sauce to the pan. Simmer, uncovered,
for 45-50 minutes to reduce, stirring now and then. Transfer the
reduced sauce to a bowl to cool before using as a pizza topping.
The sauce may be frozen.
SIMPLE TOMATO SAUCE
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 111 (28% from fat) • carbo. 18g • pro. 3g • fat 4g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 765mg • fiber 1g
Yield: 10 cups tomato sauce for pasta / 5 cups tomato sauce
for pizza
Preparation: 10 minutes; 1 to 1 3/4 hours to cook
1
cup loosely packed sun-dried tomatoes
(dry, not oil packed)
12
ounces onions, peeled and cut in 1-inch pieces
8
cloves garlic, peeled
2
teaspoons dried oregano
1
tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3
cans (28 ounce) plum tomatoes, with juices
5
sprigs fresh basil (10-12 large leaves each)
1/2
cup dry white wine or vermouth
1
teaspoon kosher salt
1/2
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4-3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
(optional, to taste, for a spicier sauce)
In a heat-proof bowl, pour 1-1/2 cups boiling water over the
sun-dried tomatoes and let sit 30 minutes to rehydrate.
Insert the metal blade in the processor. Pulse to chop the onion
and garlic with the oregano, about 10 times. Heat the oil over
medium heat in a 4-3/4 quart saucepan. Add the onion, garlic,
and oregano. Cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes, until the onions
begin to soften and the oregano becomes fragrant. Add the
canned tomatoes with their juices, basil sprigs, wine and salt.
Stir in the rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes and their liquid. Bring to
a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover loosely and simmer for
50-60 minutes. Turn off the heat and let cool in the pan for 10
minutes. Stir in the black pepper and optional red pepper flakes.
BASIL PESTO
Yield: 5 cups
Preparation: 10 minutes
15
12
10
2-3
1-1/4
1-1/4
ounces Reggiano Parmesan cheese
cloves garlic, peeled
cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves,
unblemished (about 20 ounces)
teaspoons kosher or sea salt
cups extra virgin olive oil
cups pine nuts or walnuts, lightly toasted
Insert the metal blade in the processor. With the machine running, drop the cheese cubes through the small feed tube and
process until finely chopped, about 30-45 seconds. Remove and
reserve the cheese. With the machine running, drop the garlic
through the small feed tube and process to chop, 5 seconds.
Scrape the work bowl. Add the basil leaves to the work bowl;
pulse to chop, 10-15 times; scrape the work bowl. Add the salt.
With the machine running, add the olive oil in a slow, steady
stream through the small feed tube, processing until combined
and emulsion is formed, about 1 minute. Scrape the work bowl.
Add the cheese and pine nuts; pulse until combined.
To store the pesto, transfer it to a glass jar or bowl, tap to remove
all air bubbles and even out the surface. Float a layer of olive oil
on top; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. The pesto will
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keep for 5 days in the refrigerator, or it may be frozen. If desired,
the cheese and pine nuts may be added just before serving.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 136 (79% from fat) • carbo. 2g • pro. 5g • fat 3g •
sat. fat 3g • chol. 7mg • sod. 265mg • fiber 1g
BASIC MAYONNAISE
For food safety, mayonnaise should not be made with raw eggs.
It may be made using pasteurized egg products such as Egg
Beaters® or Simply Eggs®, or by using a cooked egg method.
With either recipe, take care to properly refrigerate any unused
portions.
COOKED MAYONNAISE
CREAMY BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
Yield: About 4 cups
Preparation: 10 minutes
Yield: About 5 cups
Preparation: 5 minutes
1
clove garlic, peeled
1
shallot, peeled
1
cup lowfat buttermilk
3-1/4 cups nonfat yogurt
1-1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1
teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2
teaspoon white pepper
8
ounces crumbled blue cheese
Dash Tabasco® – to taste
8
1/2
1/2
3
3
1
4
1/2
4
Blanch the garlic in boiling water for 1 minute to remove the
sharpness. Insert the metal blade. With the machine running,
drop the garlic clove and shallot through the feed tube and
process to chop, 10 seconds. Scrape the work bowl. Add the
buttermilk, yogurt, dry mustard, Worcestershire, and pepper;
process to blend, 10 seconds. Scrape the work bowl. Sprinkle
the crumbled blue cheese over the top. For a chunky dressing,
pulse in the blue cheese, 5-10 pulses. For a smooth dressing,
process for 10-15 seconds. Add Tabasco® to taste. Chill until
ready to serve; cover and refrigerate any unused portions.
For a richer dressing, substitute 1 cup of mayonnaise for 1 cup
of the yogurt.
In a Cuisinart® 2-quart Non-Stick Saucier, stir together the egg
yolks, vinegar, water, sugar, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Over
very low heat, stir the mixture constantly until it bubbles in 1 or 2
places. Remove from the heat; let stand 5 minutes. Insert the
metal blade; add the egg mixture to the work bowl. Process for
10 seconds; scrape the work bowl. With the machine running,
add the oil in a very slow, steady stream. (Adding the oil very
slowly is essential to forming a successful emulsion. If the oil is
added too quickly, the emulsion may break down or separate.)
Process until the mixture is thick and emulsified. Remove from
work bowl, cover and chill completely until ready to use. Keeps
from 3-5 days when properly refrigerated.
Nutritional analysis per 2 tablespoons:
Calories 40 (48% from fat) • carbo. 2g • pro. 3g • fat 0g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 25mg • fiber 0g
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egg yolks
cup wine vinegar or lemon juice (may use some of each)
cup water
tablespoons granulated sugar
tablespoons dry mustard
tablespoon all-purpose flour
teaspoons kosher salt
teaspoon ground white pepper
cups canola or other flavorless oil
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 214 (96% from fat) • carbo. 1g • pro. 1g • fat 23g •
sat. fat 2g • chol. 43mg • sod. 190mg • fiber 0g
MAYONNAISE
(MADE WITH EGG SUBSTITUTE)
Yield: 3-3/4 cups
Preparation: 5 minutes
tablespoons Eggbeaters® or Simply Eggs®
tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
tablespoons Dijon mustard
tablespoons wine vinegar (red or white – may also use
herb or fruit flavored)
tablespoon sugar
teaspoon kosher salt
teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
cups flavorless oil (such as Canola oil)
6
3
3
3
1
1
1/2
3
Insert the metal blade in the processor. Put the egg substitute,
lemon juice, mustard, wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in the
work bowl. Process 10 seconds to blend. Scrape the work bowl.
With the machine running, add the oil in a slow steady stream,
processing until the mixture thickens and an emulsion is formed.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 200 (97% from fat) • carbo. 1g • pro. 1g • fat 22g •
sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg • sod. 103mg • fiber 0g
JALAPEÑO CRANBERRY RELISH WITH TOASTED
WALNUTS
Yield: 12 cups
Preparation: 5 -10 minutes, plus 10 minutes to toast the walnuts
1-1/2
zest of
3
3-6
12
2
cup walnut halves or pieces, shells removed
3 oranges, bitter white pith removed
cups sugar
jalapeño peppers, stemmed, halved and seeded, to taste
cups fresh whole cranberries
(may use frozen – do not thaw)
navel oranges, peeled, cut into quarters
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place walnuts in a baking pan and toast
until golden brown and fragrant, about 8-10 minutes.
Cool slightly.
Insert metal blade. Process the zest with 1 cup of the sugar until
finely chopped, about 45 seconds. Add cranberries, jalapeños,
oranges and reserved nuts; pulse until coarsely chopped, about
10 – 12 times. Add remaining sugar; pulse to blend, 10 times.
Pulse several more times if a finer consistency is desired. This
relish may be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator until
ready to use.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 101 (31% from fat) • carbo. 17g • pro. 1g • fat 0g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg • fiber 2g
VERY BERRY SAUCE
Yield: 6 cups
Preparation: 10 minutes
12
ounces fresh or frozen strawberries (not in syrup, thawed)
12
ounces fresh or frozen raspberries (not in syrup, thawed)
12
ounces fresh or frozen blueberries (not in syrup, thawed)
1-1/4 cups good quality strawberry or raspberry preserves
Superfine or turbinado sugar to taste
Insert the metal blade. Process the strawberries and raspberries
until smooth, 30 seconds. Add the preserves and process until
smooth, 20 seconds. Taste and add sugar if needed. Strain
through a chinois or fine mesh sieve, pressing on the solids.
Discard the seeds. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutritional analysis per 1/4 cup serving:
Calories 32 (3% from fat) • carbo. 7g • pro. 0g • fat 0g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg • fiber 1g
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CUISINART WHITE BREAD
Yield: 4 loaves, about 1-1/4 pounds each
Preparation: 10 minutes; 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours to rise and bake
2
2
1/3
10
1
teaspoons instant yeast
tablespoons sugar
cup warm (105-115° F) water
cups unbleached all-purpose flour or bread flour
stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room
temperature, cut in 8 pieces
1
tablespoon salt
3
cups cool water
cooking spray
milk for brushing
Dissolve the yeast, sugar and water together in a 4-cup measure;
let stand for 2 to 10 minutes to proof (if it does not bubble or
foam, the yeast is not active; discard and begin again with fresh
yeast). Insert the dough blade. Add the flour, butter and salt to
the work bowl; process for 20 seconds. Scrape the work bowl.
Add the cool water to the proofed yeast mixture; stir to combine.
With the machine running, pour the liquid through the feed tube
in a steady stream as fast as the flour absorbs it (it should take
35 – 40 seconds). Continue processing until the dough starts to
clean the inside of the work bowl and forms a ball. Let the
machine run for 80 seconds to knead the dough.
With lightly floured hands, carefully remove the dough from the
work bowl and shape into a smooth ball. Place in a lightly floured
jumbo resealable bag. Squeeze the air out and seal the bag. Let
rise in a warm (80° F), draft-free place until doubled in bulk,
about 1-11⁄2 hours. Coat 4 loaf pans (6 cup: 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 2-1/2
inch) with cooking spray.
Punch the dough down, divide into 4 equal parts (use a
Cuisinart® scale for best measurements), cover loosely and let
rest for 10 minutes. Shape into 4 loaves and place each in one of
the prepared loaf pans. Cover with plastic wrap that has been
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sprayed with cooking spray, and let rise in a warm, draft-free
place until the center of the loaf is slightly higher than the pan,
about 1 – 11⁄2 hours. Fifteen minutes before baking, arrange the
rack in the center of the oven, and preheat the oven to 375°F.
Lightly brush the loaves with milk.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 – 35 minutes. Bread will be
golden and sound hollow when tapped. Remove from the pans
and allow to cool completely before cutting.
Nutritional analysis per 2 ounce serving:
Calories 123 (20% from fat) • carbo. 22g • pro. 3g • fat 3g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 6mg • sod. 2mg • fiber 0g
CUISINART HONEY WHEAT BREAD
Yield: 3 loaves, 1-2/3 pounds each
Preparation: 10 minutes; 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours to rise and bake
2
3
1/3
6
4
1
1
3
teaspoons instant yeast
tablespoons honey
cup warm (105-115° F) water
cups unbleached all-purpose flour or bread flour
cups whole wheat flour
stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter,
at room temperature, cut in 8 pieces
tablespoon salt
cups cool water
Dissolve the yeast and honey in a 4-cup measure; let stand for
2 to 10 minutes to proof (if it does not bubble or foam, the yeast
is not active; discard and begin again with fresh yeast). Insert the
dough blade and process the white and wheat flours with the
butter and salt for 20 seconds.
Add the cool water to the proofed yeast mixture; stir to combine.
With the machine running, pour the liquid through the feed tube
in a steady stream as fast as the flour absorbs it (it should take
35-40 seconds). Continue processing until the dough starts to
clean the inside of the work bowl and forms a ball. Let the
machine run for 80 seconds to knead the dough.
With lightly floured hands, carefully remove the dough from the
work bowl and shape into a smooth ball. Place in a lightly floured
jumbo resealable food storage bag. Squeeze the air out and seal
the bag. Let rise in a warm (80°F), draft-free place until doubled
in bulk, about 1 - 11⁄2 hours. Coat 3 loaf pans
(8 cup: 9 x 5 x 3 inch) with cooking spray.
Punch the dough down, divide into 3 equal parts (use a Cuisinart
scale for best measurements), cover loosely and let rest for
10 minutes. Shape into 4 loaves and place each in one of the
prepared loaf pans. Cover with plastic wrap that has been
sprayed with cooking spray, and let rise in a warm, draft-free
place until the center of the loaf is slightly higher than the pan,
about 1-11⁄2 hours. Fifteen minutes before baking, arrange the
rack in the center of the oven, and preheat the oven to 375°F.
Lightly brush the loaves with milk.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Bread will be
golden and sound hollow when tapped. Remove from the pans
and allow to cool completely before cutting.
Nutritional analysis per 2 ounce serving:
Calories 126 (20% from fat) • carbo. 22g • pro. 3g • fat 3g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 6mg • sod. 173mg • fiber 0g
EASY ITALIAN BREAD
Yield: 6 loaves, about 13 ounces each
Preparation: 10 minutes; 1 3/4 to 2 1/2 hours to rise and bake
2
1
10
4
3
tablespoons instant yeast (1/2 ounce)
cup warm water
cups all-purpose flour (3 pounds, 4 ounces)
tablespoons kosher salt (1 ounce)
cups cool water
In a 4-cup glass measure with a spout, dissolve the yeast in one
cup of warm water along with a generous pinch of the flour and
let stand until foamy, about 5 to 10 minutes. (If there is no
foaming or bubbling, the yeast is not active – discard and begin
again with fresh yeast.) Insert the dough blade. Process to
combine the remaining flour and salt, 15 seconds. Add the cool
water to the yeast mixture. With the machine running, pour the
mixture through the feed tube in a steady stream as fast as the
flour will absorb it (it should take about 50 seconds). Once the
dough has formed a single mass, continue to process for 1
minute to knead. With lightly floured hands, carefully remove the
dough from the work bowl and place in a lightly floured jumbo
resealable plastic storage bag. Squeeze the air out and seal. Let
the dough rise in a warm (about 80°F) place until doubled in bulk,
about 45-60 minutes.
With lightly floured hands, remove the dough from the bag and
place on a lightly floured counter. Divide the dough into 6 equal
pieces (about 14.5 ounces each), let rest for 5 – 10 minutes.
Working with one piece at a time, flatten into a 6 x 10 inch rectangle. Working with the long edges, fold the dough in thirds.
Press together and pinch to seal the seam. Use the palms of
your hands to roll the dough into a cylinder about 14 inches in
length. Arrange the loaves seam side down on parchment lined
baking sheets (not air-bake), two loaves per sheet. Cover loosely
with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm (80°F) place until nearly
doubled in bulk, about 30-45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Rub each loaf lightly with 1 tablespoon of flour. Use a serrated
knife to make 4 diagonal slits in each loaf, about 1/4 inch deep.
Bake the loaves in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until
well-browned and hollow sounding when tapped. For best texture, allow to cool for 20-30 minutes on a rack before serving, or
cool completely and reheat if warm bread is desired.
Nutritional analysis per 2 ounce serving:
Calories 104 (2% from fat) • carbo. 23g • pro. 3g • fat 0g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 579mg • fiber 0g
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CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD
Yield: 4 loaves, about 1-1/2 pounds each
Preparation: 15 minutes; 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours to rise and bake
2
3
1/3
7
2
1
1
teaspoons instant yeast
tablespoons honey
cup warm (105-115°F) water
cups unbleached all-purpose flour or bread flour
cups whole wheat flour
cup uncooked oatmeal
stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter,
at room temperature, cut in 8 pieces
1
tablespoon salt
3
cups cool water
6
tablespoons brown sugar
2
teaspoons ground cinnamon
2
cups raisins (may also use dried cranberries, cherries,
or blueberries)
3
tablespoons unsalted butter
Milk for brushing the tops of the loaves
Dissolve the yeast and honey in a 4-cup measure; let stand for
2-10 minutes to proof (if it does not bubble or foam, the yeast is
not active; discard and begin again with fresh yeast). Insert the
dough blade and process the white and wheat flours with the
butter and salt for 20 seconds.
Add the cool water to the proofed yeast mixture; stir to combine.
With the machine running, pour the liquid through the feed tube
in a steady stream as fast as the flour absorbs it (it should take
35 – 40 seconds). Continue processing until the dough starts to
clean the inside of the work bowl and forms a ball. Let the
machine run for 80 seconds to knead the dough.
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With lightly floured hands, carefully remove the dough from the
work bowl and shape into a smooth ball. Place in a lightly floured
jumbo resealable bag. Squeeze the air out and seal the bag. Let
rise in a warm (80°F), draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about
1-11⁄2 hours. Coat 4 loaf pans (6 cup: 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 2-1/2 inch)
with cooking spray.
Punch the dough down, divide into 4 equal parts (use a
Cuisinart® scale for best measurements), cover loosely and let
rest for 10 minutes. Melt the butter. Combine the brown sugar
and cinnamon.
Working with one piece of dough at a time, roll each into a
rectangle about 9 x 15 inches. Leaving a 1 inch edge all around,
brush the interior with one quarter of the melted butter, then
sprinkle evenly with one quarter of the brown sugar and
cinnamon. Distribute one half cup of the raisins over the brown
sugar. Starting at a short end, roll tightly to form a loaf. Pinch the
seam, then pinch and fold the ends under towards the seam.
Place in a prepared pan and repeat with the remaining dough.
Cover with plastic wrap that has been sprayed with cooking
spray, and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until the center of
the loaf is slightly higher than the pan, about 1-11⁄2 hours. Fifteen
minutes before baking, arrange the rack in the center of the
oven, and preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly brush the loaves
with milk.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. Bread will be
golden and sound hollow when tapped. Remove from the pans
and allow to cool completely before cutting.
Nutritional analysis per 2 ounce serving:
Calories 134 (21% from fat) • carbo. 25g • pro. 3g • fat 3g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 7mg • sod. 147mg • fiber 1g
ROSEMARY WALNUT RAISIN BREAD
Yield: Makes 4 loaves, 18 ounces each
Preparation: 15 minutes, 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 hours to rise and bake
2
teaspoons instant yeast
1
tablespoon honey
3/4
cup warm (105-115°F) water
2
cups cool water
3
tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
7-1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1
tablespoon kosher salt
1
tablespoon olive oil
1
cup walnuts
1-1/2 cups golden raisins
Cornmeal for dusting the pans
Flour for dusting the loaves
In a 4-cup glass measure with a spout, dissolve the yeast in one
cup of warm water along with a generous pinch of the flour and
let stand until foamy, about 5-10 minutes. (If there is no foaming
or bubbling, the yeast is not active – discard and begin again
with fresh yeast.)
Insert the metal blade; process to chop the rosemary leaves,
about 20 seconds. Leave in work bowl. Insert the dough blade.
Process to combine the flours, salt, and olive oil, 15 seconds.
Scrape the work bowl. Add the cool water to the yeast mixture.
With the machine running, pour the mixture through the feed tube
in a steady stream as fast as the flour will absorb it (it should
take about 50 seconds). Once the dough has formed a single
mass, continue to process for 1 minute to knead. With lightly
floured hands, carefully remove the dough from the work bowl
and place on a lightly floured surface; flatten into a large rectangle. Sprinkle with the walnuts and raisins, then fold the dough
over onto itself. Press and fold several times until the walnuts
and raisins are kneaded evenly into the dough. Place in a lightly
floured jumbo resealable plastic storage bag. Squeeze the air out
and seal. Let the dough rise in a warm (about 80°F) place until
doubled in bulk, about 60-90 minutes.
With lightly floured hands, remove the dough from the bag and
place on a lightly floured counter. Divide the dough into 4 equal
pieces; let rest for 5-10 minutes. Working with one piece at a
time, flatten into a 6 x 10 inch rectangle. Working with the long
edges, fold the dough in thirds. Press together and pinch to seal
the seam. Use the palms of your hands to roll the dough into an
oval about 12 inches in length, somewhat football shaped.
Arrange the loaves seam side down on parchment lined baking
sheets (not air-bake) that have been dusted with cornmeal, two
loaves per sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in
a warm (80°F) place until nearly doubled in bulk, about
30-45 minutes. Preheat the ovens to 450°F. Arrange the upper
rack so that it is about 10 inches from the top of each oven.
Place a metal baking pan with at least 1 inch of hot water in it
on the lower rack.
Lightly rub each of the loaves with about 1 tablespoon of flour.
Use a serrated knife to score 3 diagonal slashes on top of each
loaf. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes at 450°F,
then lower the heat to 375° F and bake for an additional
15-20 minutes, until the loaves sound hollow when tapped on
the bottom. Remove the loaves from the oven and place on a
rack to cool completely before slicing or storing.
Nutritional analysis per 2 ounce serving:
Calories 145 (16% from fat) • carbo. 2g • pro. 4g • fat 3g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 158mg • fiber 1g
PIZZA DOUGH
Yield: 5 pounds 5 ounces of pizza dough, enough for five
12 to 14 inch pizzas
Preparation: 5 minutes, 45-60 minutes to rise
2-1/2
1
3/4
10
teaspoons instant yeast
tablespoon honey or sugar
cup warm (105-115° F) water
cups unbleached all-purpose flour*
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1
tablespoon kosher or sea salt
2
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3
cups cool water
additional olive oil to coat the dough
Dissolve the yeast, honey (or sugar) and water together in a
4-cup measure; let stand for 2-10 minutes to proof (if it does not
bubble or foam, the yeast is not active – discard and begin again
with fresh yeast). Insert the dough blade. Add the flour and salt
to the work bowl; process 10 seconds to combine. With the
machine running, add the olive oil to the flour; process 10 seconds. Add the cool water to the yeast mixture. With the machine
running, add the liquid through the small feed tube as fast as the
flour will absorb it, about 45 seconds. Process until the dough
cleans the side of the bowl and forms a ball, then continue to
process for an additional 60 seconds to knead.
Lightly coat the dough with olive oil, then place in a jumbo,
resealable storage bag and press out the air. Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 45-60 minutes. If you do not wish to use all
the dough, you may freeze it in pizza-sized portions. Divide the
dough into 6 equal balls. Wrap extra balls individually in plastic
wrap very tightly, then place in a resealable freezer weight bag.
Freeze for up to 6 weeks.
To use, unwrap, coat lightly with olive oil, and place in a
resealable food storage bag. Let thaw at room temperature (or
overnight in the refrigerator), then allow to rise at room temperature until doubled in bulk. If you take a ball of dough out in the
morning, you may let it thaw and rise during the day, and it will
be ready to use for dinner.
*To make Whole Wheat Pizza Dough, substitute 2-4 cups of
whole wheat flour for an equal amount of unbleached all-purpose flour.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 199 (5% from fat) • carbo. 41g • pro. 6g • fat 1g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod.439mg • fiber 2g
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BASIC SWEET DOUGH
Yield: 5 1/4 pounds, enough for 6 Cinnamon Sugar Rings
or 36 Sticky Buns
Preparation: 10 minutes; 1 – 1 1/2 hours to rise
2
1/2
1/3
10
1/2
1
1
2
2-1/2
teaspoons active dry yeast
cup granulated sugar
cup warm (105-115° F) water
cups unbleached all-purpose flour
cup instant nonfat dry milk
stick unsalted butter, room temperature,
cut in 8 pieces
teaspoon salt
large eggs, beaten
cups cold reduced fat milk
In a 4-cup measure with a spout, combine the yeast with 1 tablespoon of the sugar and the warm water; let stand for 5-10 minutes, until foamy (if mixture does not foam or bubble, discard and
begin again with fresh yeast). Insert the dough blade; process to
combine the flour, dry milk, butter, and salt, about 20-30 seconds.
Add the beaten eggs and cold milk to the yeast mixture. With the
machine running, pour the liquid through the small feed tube in a
steady stream, as fast as the flour will absorb it (it should take
about 45 seconds). After the mixture forms a mass, process for
an additional 60 seconds to knead.
With lightly floured hands, carefully lift the dough from the work
bowl and transfer to a jumbo resealable food storage bag that
has been lightly floured. Let dough rise in a warm (80°F) place,
until doubled in bulk, about 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Punch the dough
down, remove from the bag, and cut into desired amounts. Let
rest for 10 minutes before continuing with sweet dough recipes.
If you do not wish to use the dough immediately, allow the dough
to rise overnight in the refrigerator. The next day, allow the dough
to return to room temperature, then proceed with recipes.
Alternatively, all or part of the dough may be frozen before the
first rise. Divide the dough into desired amounts, wrap tightly in
plastic wrap, then place in a resealable bag and freeze. To use,
unwrap, flour lightly and place in clean resealable bag. Allow to
thaw, then to rise before proceeding.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 144 (20% from fat) • carbo. 18g • pro. 2g • fat 4g • sat.
fat 0g • chol. 18mg • sod. 72mg • fiber 0g
CINNAMON SWIRL COFFEE RINGS
Yield: Six 9 inch rings (8 - 12 slices each)
Preparation: 20-25 minutes; 2 - 2 1/2 hours to rise and bake
1
recipe Sweet Dough, after first rising
2-1/2 cups sugar
1/2
cup cinnamon
12
tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1
large egg
2
tablespoons water
cooking spray
2
cups confectioner’s sugar
4-6
tablespoons milk
optional: 1/3 cup raisins or chopped nuts per coffee ring
Punch the dough down and divide into 6 equal portions, cover
loosely with plastic wrap and let rest for 10 minutes. Make
the filling.
Insert the metal blade in the processor. Process to combine the
sugar with the cinnamon. Remove and reserve. Beat the egg
with a fork or whisk until foamy. Beat in the water to make an egg
wash, then reserve and refrigerate until ready to use. Spray six
9 inch pie pans (may use disposable) with cooking spray.
On a lightly floured surface, working with one piece of dough at a
time, roll out the dough to a rectangle, 8 x 20 inches. Brush with
2 tablespoons of the melted butter, leaving a 1-inch border all
around. Sprinkle the buttered area of the coffee cake evenly with
1/3 cup of the cinnamon sugar mixture; top with optional raisins
or nuts as desired. Beginning at one long end, roll up the dough
jelly-roll style; gently pinch to seal. Arrange in a ring; seam side
down, and tuck one end of the dough into the other to form a
ring; gently pinch to seal. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and
repeat with the remaining dough and filling ingredients. Let the
coffee rings rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about
1-1/2 to 2 hours. Meanwhile, preheat the ovens to 350°F.
Brush each ring with the egg wash. Bake the rings for about
25-30 minutes, until browned and hollow sounding when tapped.
Remove the rings from the pans and let cool on a rack. Just
before serving, combine the confectioner’s sugar with the milk
until smooth. Drizzle over the rings. Slice and serve.
Nutritional analysis per slice:
Calories 114 (31% from fat) • carbo. 18g • pro. 2g • fat 4g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 18mg • sod. 42mg • fiber 0g
MAPLE WALNUT RAISIN STICKY BUNS
Yield: 36 sticky buns
Preparation: 25-30 minutes; 1 1/2 hours to rise and bake
1
recipe Basic Sweet Dough, made with brown sugar in
place of granulated sugar, after first rising
Cooking spray
zest of 1 orange, bitter white pith removed
1-1/2 cups brown sugar
6
tablespoons cinnamon, divided
2
cups pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
3/4
cup fresh orange juice
1-1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
1
tablespoon vanilla
3
cups raisins
2
cups walnut pieces, lightly toasted
Punch the dough down and divide into 4 equal pieces. Cover
loosely with plastic wrap and let rest 10 minutes. Evenly coat four
9-inch (8-cup) square or round baking pans with cooking spray.
Make the filling and topping.
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Insert the metal blade in the processor. Process the zest with the
brown sugar until finely chopped, about 20-30 seconds. Remove
and reserve. Add 4 tablespoons of the cinnamon to the work
bowl with the maple syrup, orange juice, melted butter and
vanilla; process 10 seconds. Remove and reserve, pouring 1 cup
of the mixture into one bowl/cup and dividing the rest among the
4 prepared baking pans.
Working with one ball of dough at a time, roll out the dough on a
lightly floured surface to a 10 x 12 inch rectangle. Leaving a
1/2 inch border all around, sprinkle with one quarter of the
cinnamon mixture, and top evenly with 3/4 cup of the raisins and
1/2 cup of the walnuts. Starting from a short end, roll the dough
tightly, jelly-roll style. Use a serrated knife to cut into 9 even
slices. Arrange the slices cut side down in one of the prepared
pans. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling ingredients.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about
45-60 minutes. Alternatively, the covered buns may be placed in
the refrigerator to rise. About 30 minutes before baking, preheat
the oven to 350°F. Heat the unused syrup mixture if the butter
has solidified. Drizzle 1/4 cup of the maple syrup mixture evenly
over each pan of buns. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the buns
are browned on the top and spring back when pressed. Let cool
in the pans for 5 minutes, then invert on a plate to serve. The
sticky buns are best served warm.
Nutritional analysis per bun:
Calories 358 (24% from fat) • carbo. 77g • pro. 6g • fat 12g •
sat. fat 1g • chol. 29mg • sod. 88mg • fiber 1g
PUMPKIN STREUSEL MUFFINS
Yield: 30 regular size muffins
Preparation: 20 minutes; 25 minutes to bake
For the streusel topping:
1/3
cup all-purpose flour
1/2
cup granulated sugar
1
teaspoon cinnamon
1
tablespoon unsalted butter
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For the muffins:
Cooking spray
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1
cup pecan halves
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4
teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1
teaspoon ginger
1/2
teaspoon ground allspice
1/4
teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
2
cups pumpkin purée
(solid pack pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling)
3
cups granulated sugar
3
large eggs
2/3
cup vegetable oil
1/3
cup milk (regular, reduced fat, lowfat or fat-free)
1
cup chocolate chips
To make the streusel topping:
Insert the metal blade. Process the flour, sugar and cinnamon for
5 seconds to combine. Add the unsalted butter; pulse until the
mixture resembles crumbs, about 10 times. Remove and reserve.
Do not wash work bowl or blade.
To make the muffins:
Evenly coat 30 standard muffin cups with cooking spray. Preheat
the oven to 375°F.
With the metal blade, pulse to combine the flour, pecan halves,
baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg,
10 times; remove and reserve. Combine the pumpkin purée and
sugar and process 10 seconds; scrape the work bowl. Add the
eggs, vegetable oil and milk; process until smooth, 10-15 seconds; scrape the work bowl. Add the reserved flour mixture and
chocolate chips; pulse until just combined, about 10 pulses.
Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Top
each muffin with a well-rounded teaspoon of the streusel mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until a tooth pick
inserted into a muffin comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for
5 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool on a rack. May
be served warm or cool.
Nutritional analysis per muffin:
Calories 297 (46% from fat) • carbo. 29g • pro. 3g • fat 16g •
sat. fat 2g • chol. 23mg • sod. 114mg • fiber 1g
ALMOND CHERRY OATMEAL COOKIES
Yield: 6 pounds dough, about 126 cookies
Preparation: 15 minutes; 12-14 minutes to bake
3
cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4
teaspoon salt
3
cups oatmeal
2
cups dried tart cherries
1-1/2 cups slivered almonds
3 cups + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1-1/4 cups granulated sugar
1-1/4 cups brown sugar
3
large eggs
1
tablespoon vanilla extract
1
teaspoon almond extract
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Insert the metal blade. Pulse to combine the flour, baking soda
and salt, 5 times. Add the oatmeal, dried tart cherries and slivered almonds; pulse to combine, 5 times. Remove and reserve.
Add the butter and sugars to the work bowl. Process until
creamy, 10 seconds; scrape the work bowl. Process 10 seconds
longer; scrape the work bowl. Add the eggs and extracts.
Process to combine, 5 seconds. Add half the reserved flour
mixture to the work bowl. Pulse to combine, 5 times. Add the
remaining flour/oat mixture to the work bowl. Pulse to combine,
5 times. Transfer the dough to a large bowl and stir by hand to
combine thoroughly. (Dough may be made up to a day ahead
and refrigerated; cover tightly with plastic wrap or transfer to a
resealable plastic bag.)
Drop the batter on the prepared pans in 1-inch mounds; allow
room for the cookies to spread. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the
cookies are golden. Let cool on pan for 2-3 minutes, then remove
to a rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container
between sheets of waxed paper.
Nutritional analysis per cookie:
Calories 90 (54% from fat) • carbo. 9g • pro. 1g • fat 6g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 17mg • sod. 23mg • fiber 1g
HAZELNUT THUMBPRINTS
Yield: 5 pounds dough, about ninety 2 inch cookies
Preparation: 10 minutes; 23 minutes to bake
2-1/2
1-1/4
5
1-1/4
1-1/4
3/4
2-1/2
3
1
2
cups blanched whole hazelnuts, toasted
cups sugar
cups all-purpose flour
cups powdered sugar
teaspoons baking powder
teaspoon salt
cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
egg yolks
tablespoon vanilla extract
cups fruit preserves
Insert the metal blade. Process the hazelnuts and half the sugar
until the nuts are finely chopped, about 10-15 seconds. Add the
flour, powdered sugar, baking powder and salt; pulse to combine,
10 times. Remove and reserve.
Add the butter and remaining granulated sugar to the work bowl.
Process until well combined, about 10 seconds. Scrape the work
bowl. Add the egg yolks, and vanilla; process to combine,
5 seconds. Scrape the work bowl. Add half the reserved flour/nut
mixture. Pulse to combine, 10 times. Scrape the work bowl. Add
the remaining flour/nut mixture; pulse to combine, 10 times.
Transfer the dough to a bowl and cover, or to a resealable plastic
bag and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment. With
hands, roll a well-rounded tablespoon of dough for each cookie
into a 1-1/4 inch ball. Place the cookies on the prepared baking
sheets, 2 inches apart. Make a depression in the center of each
cookie with fingertip or the handle of a wooden spoon. Bake
cookies for 10 minutes.
Remove cookie sheets from oven. Use the back to a round
1 teaspoon measuring spoon to re-form the depressions in the
cookies. Fill each depression with 1/2 teaspoon preserves.
Continue baking cookies until light golden brown around the
edges, about 8 minutes longer. Cool on baking sheets for
2 minutes, then transfer to rack to cool completely. Can be made
ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature between
sheets of waxed paper.
Nutritional analysis per cookie:
Calories 124 (59% from fat) • carbo. 11g • pro. 1g • fat 8g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 20mg • sod. 25mg • fiber 0g
WHITE CHOCOLATE
MACADAMIA NUT COOKIES
Yield: 5-1/4 lbs. cookie dough, 75 - 80 cookies.
Preparation: 10-15 minutes; 12 minutes to bake
2
1
3-1/3
3/4
1-1/4
1
2
3/4
1-1/2
1-1/4
1-1/4
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cups toasted macadamia nuts, preferably unsalted
pound white chocolate (such as Callebaut, Lindt, or
Ghirardelli), cut in 1-inch pieces, well chilled
cups all-purpose flour
cup unsweetened cocoa
teaspoons baking soda
teaspoon baking powder
teaspoons instant coffee granules
teaspoon salt
cups unsalted butter, at room temperature,
cut in 1-inch pieces
cups granulated sugar
cups brown sugar, firmly packed
3
1
large eggs
tablespoon vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
Insert the 4 mm slicing disc. Put the macadamia nuts in the
feed tube; use medium pressure to “slice.” Remove and reserve.
Insert the metal blade; pulse to chop the chocolate, about
5-10 times, until pieces are approximately 1/2-inch chunks.
Remove and reserve.
Add the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and instant coffee to the work
bowl. Pulse to combine and sift, 10 times; remove and reserve.
Add the butter and sugars to the work bowl; process to combine,
10 seconds. Scrape the work bowl. Process until creamy, about
20 seconds. Scrape the work bowl. Add the eggs and vanilla;
process until smooth, about 10 seconds. Scrape the work bowl.
Add the dry mixture to the work bowl; pulse to combine,
5-10 times. Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl and stir in
the white chocolate chunks and macadamia nuts.
Drop by well-rounded teaspoons (3/4 ounce each, about the size
of a walnut – for ease, use an ice cream scoop if available) onto
the prepared baking sheets about 3 inches apart. Bake for
12 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to
rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container with waxed
paper between the layers.
Nutritional analysis per cookie:
Calories 133 (53% from fat) • carbo. 15g • pro. 2g • fat 8g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 17mg • sod. 49mg • fiber 1g
FRESH LEMON CHEESECAKE
Yield: Makes two 10 inch cheesecakes, 16 slices each
Preparation: 30 minutes, 65 minutes to bake
For the crust:
Cooking spray
Zest of 1 lemon, bitter white pith removed
4
ounces toasted slivered almonds
6
tablespoons granulated sugar
1
stick unsalted butter, cut in 8 pieces, at room temperature
1
cup all-purpose flour
1/2
teaspoon baking powder
1/4
teaspoon salt
2
egg yolks
For the topping:
2
cups lowfat sour cream
1/4
cup granulated sugar
2
teaspoons vanilla
For the filling:
Zest of 2 lemons, bitter white pith removed
3
cups granulated sugar
4
pounds lowfat cream cheese, at room temperature
5
tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
8
large eggs, at room temperature*
Preheat oven(s) to 350°F. Spray two 10 inch springform or
cheesecake pans with cooking spray.
Insert the metal blade. Process the lemon zest and almonds with
the granulated sugar until the almonds are pulverized and the
zest is finely chopped. Add the butter and process until smooth,
10 seconds. Add the flour, baking powder and salt; pulse to combine, 10 times. Scrape the work bowl. Add the egg yolks; pulse to
combine, 5 times. Place half of mixture in each of the prepared
pans. Press firmly and evenly onto the bottoms of the pans. Bake
in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown. Let
cool completely; while the crust is cooling, prepare the topping
and filling. Leave the oven on. Wipe the work bowl and metal
blade clean of crumbs with a paper towel.
Insert the metal blade; process the lemon zest with 1 cup of the
sugar until finely chopped, 20-30 seconds. Add the remaining
sugar and cream cheese and process 30 seconds; scrape the
work bowl. Add the lemon juice and process 30 seconds; scrape
the work bowl. Add the eggs and process 20 seconds; scrape the
work bowl. Process 20 seconds longer. Scrape the work bowl; if
there are still visible lumps of cream cheese, process for an
additional 20 seconds.
Pour half of the cream cheese mixture into each of the prepared
pans over the cooled crusts. Bake in the preheated oven for
45 minutes. While the cheesecakes are in the oven, make the
topping. With the metal blade, process the sour cream with the
quarter cup of sugar and vanilla until smooth, 10 seconds;
remove and reserve.
After 45 minutes, remove the cheesecakes from oven; let stand
for 10 minutes on a cooling rack. After 10 minutes, spread each
evenly with half the sour cream mixture. Bake for an additional
10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a
rack, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours or
overnight before serving. May be served plain, with fresh fruit, or
with a fruit/berry sauce. If you plan on freezing the cheesecakes,
do not use the sour cream topping, and bake for 55 minutes
total.
* Remove eggs from the refrigerator about 20 to 30 minutes
before you use them or put them in a bowl of warm water while
you assemble other ingredients.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 310 (57% from fat) • carbo. 30g • pro. 9g • fat 18g •
sat. fat 8g • chol. 100mg • sod. 367mg • fiber 0g
APPLE CAKE
Yield: 2 standard size (12 cup) Bundt cakes, 16 servings each
Preparation: 20-25 minutes; 70-80 minutes to bake
6
2
1
6
cups all-purpose flour
tablespoons baking powder
teaspoon salt
apples (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled,
cored and cut in eighths
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5
cups granulated sugar
4
teaspoons cinnamon
zest of 1 orange, bitter white pith removed
zest of 1 lemon, bitter white pith removed
1
cup applesauce
1
cup vegetable oil
8
large eggs
3/4
cup orange juice
1
tablespoon vanilla
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour 2 standard
size (12 cup) Bundt or tube pans.
Insert the metal blade in the processor. Process to combine and
sift the flour, baking powder and salt, 10 seconds; remove and
reserve. Insert the 6 mm slicing disc. Arrange the apple wedges
in the large feed tube and use medium pressure to slice.
Transfer sliced apples to a bowl and toss gently with 1/2 cup of
the sugar and the cinnamon; reserve.
Insert the metal blade again. Process the zests with 1 cup of
the remaining sugar until finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add
the applesauce and oil; process 1 minute; scrape the work bowl.
Add the eggs; process until smooth and pale yellow, about
45 seconds. Scrape the work bowl. Distribute the flour mixture
and orange juice over the egg mixture. Pulse to combine,
10-12 times. Scrape the work bowl.
Divide and spread half the batter evenly between the 2 prepared
pans (one quarter of the total batter per pan). Distribute half the
sliced apples evenly over each cake. Top each cake with other
half of the remaining batter. Bake in the preheated oven for
70-80 minutes until a tester inserted in the center comes out
clean. Transfer the cakes to a rack to cool completely. When
completely cool, loosen around the edges, and invert onto a
plate. This cake is best made a day ahead, or may be made
ahead and frozen. Thaw at room temperature before slicing.
If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar before slicing.
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Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 300 (25% from fat) • carbo. 54g • pro. 4g • fat 8g •
sat. fat 1g • chol. 54mg • sod. 163mg • fiber 1g
CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE
Yield: Four 9 inch cakes, 12 servings each
Preparation: 15 minutes; 35-40 minutes to bake
For the topping:
1/4
cup granulated sugar
2/3
cup pecan or walnut halves
1
teaspoon cinnamon
1
cup chocolate chips
(semi-sweet, milk or white – may be mixed)
For the cake:
1/2
cup unsweetened cocoa
1
teaspoon baking soda
1/2
teaspoon baking powder
1/2
teaspoon salt
6
ounces zucchini
1/2
cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2
cup applesauce
3/4
cup granulated sugar
3/4
cup brown sugar
2
large eggs
1
teaspoon vanilla
1/2
cup buttermilk
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Spray four 9 inch round or square baking pans (or two 13 x 9 x 2
inch baking pans) with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350°F.
Insert the metal blade. Pulse to combine and chop the sugar,
nuts and cinnamon, 5 times. Transfer to a bowl; stir in the chocolate chips; reserve.
Insert the metal blade. Pulse to combine and sift the flour, cocoa,
baking soda, baking powder and salt, 5 times; remove and
reserve. Insert the shredding disc; use medium pressure to shred
the zucchini; remove and reserve. Insert the metal blade; process
to combine the butter, applesauce and sugars until smooth,
10 seconds; scrape the work bowl. Add the eggs and vanilla;
process 5 seconds; scrape the work bowl. Add flour mixture and
shredded zucchini; pulse to combine, about 5 times – do not
overprocess.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pans. Bake in preheated oven
for 35 – 40 minutes, until a tester inserted in the center comes
out clean. Cool completely before cutting.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 79 (39% from fat) • carbo. 11g • pro. 1g • fat 4g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 14mg • sod. 45mg • fiber 0g
Insert the metal blade; pulse to chop the chocolates, 15 times.
Melt the butter. While the butter is hot, with the machine running,
carefully pour the butter through the small feed tube in a steady
stream. Process until the chocolate is completely melted and
smooth, 30-40 seconds. Add the sugars and salt; process until
smooth, 10 seconds. Scrape the work bowl. Add the eggs and
vanilla; process until smooth, 5 seconds; scrape the work bowl.
Distribute the flour, then the nuts, evenly over the chocolate
mixture in the work bowl. Use 8-10 short pulses to incorporate.
Scrape the work bowl.
Divide the chocolate batter evenly among the three prepared
pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until shiny
and slightly crackled on the tops. Place the pans on racks to
cool. Allow to cool completely before cutting.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 129 (62% from fat) • carbo. 11g • pro. 9g • fat 9g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 31mg • sod. 11mg • fiber 0g
BIG BATCH OF FUDGY BROWNIES
BASIC FLAKY PASTRY DOUGH
Yield: Three 13 x 9 inch pans, 72 brownies
Preparation: 10-15 minutes; 20-25 minutes to bake
Cooking spray
8
ounces unsweetened chocolate, cut in 1 inch pieces
2
ounces semi-sweet chocolate, cut in 1 inch pieces
3
sticks (1-1/2 cups) unsalted butter
2
cups granulated sugar
2
cups brown sugar
3/4
teaspoon salt
8
large eggs
1
tablespoon vanilla
2
cups all-purpose flour
2
cups nuts (lightly toasted walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
Preheat the oven(s) to 350°F. Lightly coat three 13 x 9 inch
baking pans with cooking spray.
This recipe makes ample crust for a 9 to 11 inch regular or deep
dish pie or tart. Leftover pastry may be rolled out and cut into
shapes to garnish the pie, or brushed with milk, sprinkled with
sugar or cinnamon and sugar, and baked until lightly browned.
Preparation: 10 minutes, plus 30 minutes resting time
For a
1-1/2
1/4
1/8
8
single-crust pie:
cups all-purpose flour
teaspoon salt
teaspoon baking powder
tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter,
cut in 1/2-inch pieces, well chilled
2
tablespoons shortening (Crisco®), cut in 1/2-inch pieces,
well chilled
2 to 4 tablespoons ice water
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For a
3
1/2
1/4
1 cup
double-crust pie:
cups all-purpose flour
teaspoon salt
teaspoon baking powder
(2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut in 1/2-inch pieces,
well chilled
4
tablespoons shortening (Crisco®), cut in 1/2-inch pieces,
well chilled
5 to 8 tablespoons ice water
For two double-crust pies:
6
cups all-purpose flour
1
teaspoon salt
1/2
teaspoon baking powder
2
cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut in 1/2-inch pieces,
well chilled
8
tablespoons shortening (Crisco®), cut in 1/2-inch pieces,
well chilled
10 to 16 tablespoons ice water
Insert the metal blade. Process the flour, salt and baking powder
to quick sift, 10 seconds. Add the well-chilled butter and shortening. Use short rapid pulses until the mixture resembles coarse
corn meal and no pieces of butter larger than a “pea” remain visible, 15 to 20 pulses. Sprinkle half the maximum ice water on the
flour and butter mixture, then pulse 5 or 6 times. The dough will
be crumbly, but should begin to hold together when a small
amount is picked up and pressed together. Sprinkle on more
water, a teaspoon (two for the double-crust recipe, four for the
largest recipe) at a time, with 2 to 3 quick pulses after each addition, adding just enough water for the dough to hold together
easily when pressed into a ball. (Do not allow the dough to form
a ball in the processor!) Add the liquid sparingly so that the
dough is not sticky. Do not overprocess or the pastry will be
tough, not tender and flaky.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Press together
into a ball, and then flatten into a disk about 6 inches in diameter
(two disks for the double-crust recipe, four disks for the large
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recipe). Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour before
continuing to allow the gluten in the flour to rest. The dough will
keep refrigerated for up to 3 days, or may be frozen (double
wrapped) for up to a month. Thaw at room temperature for an
hour before using. Use as directed in recipe.
To bake the pastry blind for a single-crust filled pie or tart, roll out
pastry 1/8 inch thick to fit pan; crimp and seal edges. Prick bottom all over with a fork. Chill for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to
400°F. Line with a sheet of aluminum foil or parchment paper and
fill with pie weights, dry rice or beans. Bake for 15 minutes.
Nutritional analysis based on 12 servings per pie: single-crust pie
Calories 138 (65% from fat) • pro. 1g • carbo. 11g • fat 10g •
sat fat 1g • chol 20mg • sod. 48mg • fiber 0g
Nutritional analysis based on 12 servings per pie:
double-crust pie
Calories 277 (65% from fat) • pro 3g • carbo 22g • fat 20g •
sat. fat 1g • chol. 40mg • sod. 104mg • fiber 0g
DEEP DISH APPLE PIE
Yield: 10-inch deep dish pie - 12 servings
Preparation: 15 – 20 minutes, plus 40 minutes for preparing the
pastry and 2-21⁄2 hours baking and cooling
Pastry for a 2 crust pie, p.47 – Ingredients may be easily doubled
to make 2 pies
6
Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples,
about 8 ounces each, peeled, cored, and quartered
Juice of 1 lemon
4
tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4
cup dried cranberries, raisins, dried cherries
or dried blueberries
1
tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4
cup brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out half the dough until it is
1/8-inch thick and about 3 inches larger in diameter than a
10 inch deep dish pie plate. Lift carefully, using a dough scraper
to help lift the pastry. Loosely fold in half, then into quarters, to
form a wedge shape. Position the point of the wedge in the
center of the pie plate and carefully unfold the dough into the
pan. Make sure there are no air pockets between the dough and
the pan. (If any tears in the crust occur, mend them by brushing
lightly with water and pinching together, or patching with a scrap
of rolled dough.) Trim evenly, leaving a 1/2 inch overhang.
Refrigerate until ready to use. Roll the trimmings into a flat disk,
wrap, and refrigerate.
Insert the 4 mm slicing disc. Arrange the apple quarters in the
feed tube. Use medium pressure to slice. Transfer to a bowl and
toss with half the lemon juice. Insert the metal blade. Process the
remaining lemon juice, brown sugar, and vanilla to combine.
Remove and reserve.
Layer 1/4 of the apples in the prepared piecrust; sprinkle with
1 tablespoon of the flour and 3 tablespoons of the dried
cranberries. Repeat until all the apples are in the pie. Drizzle the
maple syrup mixture evenly over the top of the fruit. Take care
not to spill any on the edges of the pastry. Refrigerate the pie
while continuing with recipe.
Roll out the remaining dough about 1/8 inch thick and about
2 inches larger than the diameter of the top of the pie plate.
Brush the edges of the bottom crust with a little water. Fold the
dough gently as before, center over the pie, and carefully lay the
top on the pie. Press gently to seal. Trim to the edge of the pie
plate; crimp or flute decoratively. Make about 10 to 12 slits in the
top crust decoratively with the tip of a very sharp knife. If
desired, roll out some of the leftover crust and cut with small
decorative cookie cutters. For this pie, you could make apples
and leaves. Brush the bottoms of the shapes with a little water
and lay atop the crust as desired.
Bake the pie in the bottom third of the preheated oven for 60 to
70 minutes, covering the edges with foil if they begin to get too
browned after about 35 to 40 minutes. Let the pie rest on a
cooling rack for at least an hour before serving.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 400 (45% from fat) • carbo. 54g • pro. 4g • fat 21g •
sat. fat 1g • chol. 40mg • sod. 107mg • fiber 3g
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DLC-X Plus Food Processor.
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it) without charge to you. To obtain warranty service, please call our
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G IB-1210B
Version No.: IB-1210B
Size: 179MM(W)X216MM(H) SADDLE STITCHED(52PP)
Material: COVER:157GSM MATT ARTPAPER INSIDE:120GSM GLOSS ARTPAPER
Coating: NO COATING
Color (COVER): 4C(CMYK)+1C(BLACK)
(INSIDE): 1C(BLACK)+1C(BLACK)
Date: 2004-11-20
Hugo Description: IB-1210B(1,1) BOOK OPERATOR: SHENG
Huog Code: CIL0417IB-1-1
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