Cuisinart CRC-650 - Manuals

■ Suggested Foods Meats Beef / Veal: Choose cuts that are full of flavor and benefit from braising. › Arm pot roast› Beef brisket or corned beef brisket› Beef short ribs› Bottom round roast› Chuck or rump roast› Chuck shoulder steak › Veal shanks Pork: Less tender cuts work best – the lean “new gene...

Recipes Starters/Beverages/Miscellaneous › Country Pâté with Cranberries and Pistachios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 › Chili Spiced Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 › Spinach, Gruyère & Artichoke Dip . . . . ....

Chili Spiced Nuts tablespoon chili powder (mild, medium or hot – to taste) ½ teaspoons ground cumin ½ teaspoons kosher salt teaspoon oregano ½ teaspoon granulated or powdered garlic ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ cups unsalted shelled whole almonds ½ cups unsalted shelled cashews ½ cups unsalted shelle...

■ S tarterS /B everageS /M iScellaneouS Mulled Cider quarts fresh unpasteurized apple cider slices peeled, fresh ginger, each about the size of a quarter whole cinnamon sticks whole orange, unpeeled, sliced ¼ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoons whole cloves teaspoon whole allspice berries Makes 4 quarts Pla...

Irish Oatmeal cooking spray cups steel-cut Irish Oatmeal quarts water teaspoon kosher salt Makes 8 servings Lightly coat the interior of the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart ® Slow Cooker with cooking spray. Place oatmeal, water and salt in the pot; stir. Cover and press the on/off button to turn the un...

Apricot Pecan Brown Bread tablespoon unsalted butter, melted ½ cup cornmeal ½ cup rye flour ½ cup whole-wheat flour teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ¹∕³ cup honey cup buttermilk ¹∕³ cup chopped dried apricots¹∕³ cup toasted and chopped pecans Makes 8 slices Cut a sheet of aluminum foil 0 inches ...

Cuban Black Bean Soup ½ pounds dried black beans ham hocks cups chicken stock cups chopped onion cup chopped red pepper garlic cloves, peeled and chopped tablespoon oregano ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper bay leaf teaspoon kosher salt tablespoon red wine vinegar ¹∕³ cup dry sherry Makes 10 cups Sort beans...

Caramelized Onion Soup pounds onions, peeled and sliced tablespoons unsalted butter, melted tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ teaspoons kosher salt tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour tablespoon brown sugar cups meat stock (half chicken and half beef is fine), hot tablespoons Port Makes 8 se...

Sausage & Lentil Soup with Tortellini tablespoon extra virgin olive oil pounds turkey or chicken Italian sausage links ounces mushrooms, cleaned and quartered ½ cups dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained ounces yellow onions, peeled and chopped ounces carrots, peeled, thickly sliced garlic clo...

S oupS & S tockS 0 ■ 0 Curried Yellow Pea Soup tablespoon unsalted butter ounces onion, peeled and chopped garlic cloves, peeled and chopped piece ginger (-inch) peeled, thinly sliced tablespoons jalapeño pepper, cored, seeded and chopped tablespoon curry powder ½ teaspoon cumin seed pound yello...

S oupS & S tockS ■ Classic Split Pea Soup garlic cloves, peeled ounces onion, peeled and chopped celery stalk, chopped, top off ounces waxy potatoes, cut into ½- inch cubes ounces carrots, peeled and thinly sliced pound green split peas, rinsed cups chicken stock (page ) -ounce ham hock (or roas...

S oupS & S tockS ■ Tomato Soup cans ( ounces each) diced tomatoes, juices drained garlic cloves peeled, and chopped large onion, peeled, and chopped medium carrots, chopped medium celery stalks, tops removed, chopped cups chicken or vegetable stock bay leaf teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon thyme ...

Brown Beef Stock ½ pounds beef and/or veal bones pound beef chuck or other stew beef, in -inch cubes large carrots, peeled, cut into -inch lengths celery stalks, cut into -inch lengths large onions, peeled and quartered tablespoons olive or vegetable oil chives sprigs parsley sprigs thyme garlic clo...

■ Chicken Stock pounds chicken wings and/or backs medium onions, peeled and quartered celery stalks, cut into -inch lengths carrots, peeled, cut into -inch lengths leeks, trimmed, halved lengthwise, cleaned parsnips, peeled, cut into -inch lengths bay leaves black peppercorns sprigs parsley sprigs t...

■ Roasted Vegetable Stock large carrots, peeled, cut into -inch lengths celery stalks, cleaned, cut into -inch lengths leeks, roots removed, trimmed to include inches of green, cut in half lengthwise and cleaned large onions ( ounces each), peeled, quartered parsnips, peeled, cut into -inch lengths ...

■ S tewS & c hiliS White Chili with Chicken pound white beans cooking spray tablespoon good quality olive oil cups chopped onions tablespoon chopped garlic cups low-sodium chicken stock ½ pounds chicken breast meat, cut into -inch cubes ¾ cup prepared salsa verde (from a jar) teaspoons ground cu...

■ S tewS & c hiliS Beef Chili for a Crowd cooking spray teaspoons good quality olive oil ½ pounds onions, peeled and finely chopped garlic cloves, peeled and minced teaspoons kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper pounds lean ground beef ½ cup chili powder ½ tablespoons oregano ½ tablespoo...

■ S tewS & c hiliS Heart Smart Turkey Chili tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided pounds lean ground turkey (% fat) garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped ½ pounds Spanish onions, peeled and chopped ¹∕³ cup chili powder tablespoon ground cumin ½ teaspoons ground allspice ½ teaspoons grou...

■ S tewS & c hiliS Corn and Green Chile Chowder slices bacon, cut into small dice medium onion, cut into small dice (approximately ½ to cups dice) medium red pepper, cut into small dice (approximately ½ to cups dice) celery stalk, finely chopped jalapeño pepper, seeds removed, finely chopped gar...

0 ■ 0 Veal Stew with Mushrooms & Artichokes ½ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon freshly ground pepper pounds veal stew meat, cut into -inch cubes teaspoons good quality olive oil, divided ¾ cup dry sherry pound button mushrooms, sliced ½ cups onion, peeled and chopp...

■ Mediterranean Seafood Stew ½ pound small new potatoes, skin on, whole garlic cloves, peeled and minced large onions, peeled, cut into quar-ters, with root ends intact (to hold them together) tablespoons extra virgin olive oil cans ( ounces each) diced tomatoes, juices drained can ( ounces) salt-fr...

■ S tewS & c hiliS Seafood Chili cups chopped onion garlic cloves, peeled and chopped jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped red pepper, seeded and chopped green pepper, seeded and chopped tablespoons chili powder tablespoon oregano teaspoons ground cumin teaspoon ground coriander tablespoon extra...

e ntr ÉeS & S auceS ■ Chicken Cacciatore ounces yellow onion, peeled and cut vertically into ½-inch thick slices green bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut lengthwise into ½-inch-thick slices red bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut lengthwise into ½-inch-thick slices yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, cu...

■ e ntr ÉeS & S auceS Lemon Chicken with Rosemary pounds bone-in, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess visible fat ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper teaspoon olive oil ½ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour large onions, peeled, halved and sliced garlic cloves, peeled, r...

■ e ntr ÉeS & S auceS Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic pounds chicken thighs (about ), skinless, bone-in teaspoons herbes de Provence ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper tablespoon fresh lemon juice tablespoon extra virgin olive oil cooking sp...

■ e ntr ÉeS & S auceS Barbecue Beef Brisket beef brisket, approximately -½ pounds tablespoons light or dark packed brown sugar teaspoons Worcestershire sauce teaspoons freshly ground black pepper teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon dry mustard teaspoon liquid smoke medium onions...

■ e ntr ÉeS & S auceS Barbecue Sauce teaspoons unsalted butter cup finely chopped onion garlic clove, peeled, finely chopped cups tomato ketchup cup water ¼ cup tomato paste (salt-free) ¼ cup cider vinegar ¹∕³ cup molasses¹∕³ cup honey tablespoons Worcestershire sauce tablespoons soy sauce, low-...

■ e ntr ÉeS & S auceS Dilled Pot Roast ¹∕³ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper pounds beef roast, rump, chuck or arm cut teaspoons vegetable oil tablespoons Dijon-style mustard onions, peeled and cut into eighths carrots, peeled and sliced in...

■ e ntr ÉeS & S auceS New England Short Ribs ½ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper -½ pounds short ribs tablespoon vegetable oil pound onions, peeled and cut into ½-inch dice pound carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise pound new red potatoes, s...

0 ■ 0 e ntr ÉeS & S auceS (continued) Corned Beef with Vegetables First Cooking cooking spray pounds corned beef, first cut (flat) onions, peeled and cut into -inch pieces carrots, peeled and cut into -inch pieces celery stalks with tops, cut into -inch pieces whole parsley sprigs bay leaf teasp...

■ e ntr ÉeS & S auceS Pulled Pork Barbecue pounds bone-in country-style spare ribs ½ teaspoons kosher salt teaspoon freshly ground black pepper teaspoon paprika pound onions, peeled and thickly sliced cups water - cups Barbecue Sauce, page (or purchased) Makes 10 cups Trim ribs of excess fat. Se...

■ e ntr ÉeS & S auceS Braised Veal Shanks sprigs parsley veal shanks (about -½ pounds total), about ¼ inches thick, -½ inches in diameter, tied ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour teaspoons extra virgin olive oil ¾ tablespoon unsalted...

■ e ntr ÉeS & S auceS Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks with White Beans ½ pound dried white beans (cannellini or navy) lamb shanks (about ¾ to pound each) teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon freshly ground black pepper tablespoon olive oil tablespoon unsalted butter medium onion, peeled and chopped medium carr...

■ e ntr ÉeS & S auceS Penne Lasagna cup freshly grated Parmesan ounces part-skim ricotta pound part-skim mozzarella, shredded, ½ cup reserved for topping teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided ounces white mushrooms, sliced ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, di...

0 ■ 0 Macaroni with Four Cheeses pound elbow macaroni tablespoons unsalted butter tablespoons unbleached, all-purpose flour cups fat-free evaporated milk, not reconstituted tablespoon Worcestershire sauce teaspoon dry mustard teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon freshly ground pepper ounces reduced-fat sha...

■ Tomato Sauce tablespoon extra virgin olive oil pound onions, peeled, finely chopped ounces carrots, peeled, chopped celery stalks, peeled, finely chopped garlic cloves, peeled, finely chopped tablespoon dried basil ½ tablespoon dried marjoram ½ tablespoon dried oregano cans ( ounces each) plum (It...

■ S ide d iSheS New Potatoes with Rosemary pounds new potatoes, washed but left whole tablespoon extra virgin olive oil tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary garlic cloves, peeled and minced teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper Makes 6 servings Combine all ingredients in ceramic...

■ S ide d iSheS Warm Baked Potato Salad ²∕³ cup fat-free plain yogurt, strained to yield ¹∕³ cup* ½ cup lowfat mayonnaise tablespoons fresh lemon juice or white balsamic vinegar ½ tablespoon Dijon-style mustard ½ tablespoon dill weed (dry, double if using fresh) teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon fresh...

■ S ide d iSheS Mashed Potato Pie tablespoon unsalted butter, softened ¼ cup fresh breadcrumbs cup freshly grated Parmesan, divided cups cooked potato pulp, or leftover mashed potatoes cups lowfat sour cream cup lowfat ricotta large eggs, lightly beaten green onions, cut into ¼-inch slices quart ver...

■ S ide d iSheS Party Potatoes pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into -inch pieces teaspoons kosher salt, divided tablespoons unsalted butter medium onions, peeled and chopped ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ¾ cup lowfat sour cream ounces lowfat cream cheese, cut into -inch pieces garlic clove...

■ S ide d iSheS Butternut Squash & Mushroom Scallop ounce Parmesan, cut in half ½ ounces bread, about slices, crusts on, torn into quarters teaspoon thyme tablespoons unsalted butter, divided garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half shallots, peeled and cut in half tablespoon olive oil pound white ...

■ S ide d iSheS Corn Pudding cooking spray teaspoons unsalted butter cup chopped onion (about one small onion) pound cut corn, fresh or frozen, thawed and patted dry, divided large eggs cups evaporated fat-free milk, not reconstituted ¼ cup yellow cornmeal teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pep...

■ S ide d iSheS Ratatouille ½ pounds eggplant, cut into ½-inch dice ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided pound zucchini, cut into ½-inch half moons pound yellow summer squash, cut into ½-inch dice large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into ½-inch dice large yellow pepper, cored, seeded and cut in...

■ S ide d iSheS Roasted Beet Salad pounds fresh beets tablespoons white balsamic vinegar or fruit flavored vinegar teaspoon Dijon-style mustard ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¹∕ teaspoon freshly ground pepper tablespoons vegetable oil tablespoons walnut oil bunches watercress, washed, dried, tough stems rem...

0 ■ 0 S ide d iSheS Spinach Timbale pound frozen chopped spinach, defrosted tablespoons unsalted butter, divided ounce Parmesan, grated ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs ½ cup minced shallots tablespoons unbleached, all-purpose flour ½ cups evaporated fat-free milk, not reconstituted ounces shredded Gruyère, ...

■ S ide d iSheS Stewed Green Beans and Tomatoes pounds green beans ounces onion, peeled and chopped garlic clove, peeled and chopped tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon kosher salt cans ( ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained, ¼ cup juice reserved tablespoon extra...

■ Succotash pounds fresh or frozen (thawed) cut sweet corn 0 ounces lima beans, thawed pound zucchini, cut into -inch pieces red pepper ( ounces), cored, seeded and diced into ½-inch pieces cup chopped onion cans ( ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained, ¼ cup juice reserved tablespoon instant tapioca...

■ Sweet Potatoes & Apples pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼-inch slices tablespoons unsalted butter, melted teaspoon herbs de Provence, divided teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper cooking spray red-skinned apples, skin on, cored and cut into ¼-inch slices onion, peel...

■ Vegetable Tian ounces fresh breadcrumbs ½ cup chopped parsley leaves garlic cloves, peeled and chopped ½ ounce Parmesan cheese, grated tablespoons extra virgin olive oil tablespoon unsalted butter, melted teaspoon dried thyme teaspoon dried oregano teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pe...

■ Wild Mushroom Ragout cooking spray ounces dried mushrooms (shiitake, porcini) 0 ounces mixed wild mushrooms (shiitake, cremini, oyster, chanterelle) tablespoons unsalted butter, divided tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided ½ cups minced shallots ½ cup dry sherry pound white button mushrooms...

■ d eSSertS Ginger Poached Pears juice of lemon cans ginger ale strips lemon peel, x ½", bitter white pith removed slices (size of a quarter) fresh ginger medium pears (Bartlett, Anjou, or Bosc), slightly underripe, but fragrant – with stems ¼ cup chopped crystallized ginger Honey Yogurt Cream (...

■ d eSSertS Honey Yogurt Cream ounces fat-free vanilla yogurt ounces light sour cream - tablespoons honey ½ teaspoons vanilla extract ½ teaspoon almond extract Place vanilla yogurt in a yogurt strainer or strainer lined with a coffee filter. Let drain for hours to remove whey; discard whey. Place st...

■ d eSSertS Stewed Rhubarb pounds fresh rhubarb stalks, washed and dried cups granulated sugar Makes 8 cups Slice rhubarb ¼ to ½-inch thick. Place rhubarb in the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart ® Slow Cooker and stir in the sugar. Let stand at room temperature for to hours, until the rhubarb gives up l...

0 ■ 0 d eSSertS Baked Apples cup packed brown sugar teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg ¹∕ ³ cup dried cherries or cranberries ¹∕ ³ cup raisins ¹∕ ³ cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted large baking apples (Rome, Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Gala) tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into ¼...

■ d eSSertS Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Raspberry Sauce* ½ cups frozen or fresh raspberries ¹∕ ³ cup granulated sugar ½ cup water fresh lemon juice (from ½ lemon) ½ teaspoon cornstarch cooking spray ¹∕ ³ cup graham cracker crumbs ½ tablespoons granulated sugar tablespoon unsalted butter, melted Filli...

■ d eSSertS Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake ½ teaspoon + tablespoons butter, divided ¼ cup lightly toasted, finely chopped hazelnuts ²∕³ cup chocolate cookie crumbs cup lowfat ricotta ounces lowfat cream cheese ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder large eggs tablespoons half-and-half ¼...

■ d eSSertS Lemon Cheesecake teaspoon unsalted butter ½ cup graham cracker crumbs* tablespoons granulated sugar tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into -inch pieces, at room temperature ½ cup granulated sugar large eggs, at room temperature tablespoons f...

■ d eSSertS Chocolate Terrine with Chocolate Cookie Crust pound bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped ½ cups half-and-half ½ teaspoon table salt chocolate wafers, crushed tablespoons unsalted butter, melted large eggs, lightly beaten tablespoons Kahlúa ® Makes 16 servings Line a loaf pan, ½ x ...

■ d eSSertS Applesauce pounds red apples*, washed lemons, juiced sugar, optional cinnamon, optional Makes about 7 cups Core apples, but do not peel. Cut into -inch chunks. Mix lemon juice with enough water to make cup.Add the apples and water mixture to Cuisinart ® Slow Cooker. Cover and press the o...

■ d eSSertS Apricot Almond Bread Pudding ounces dried apricots, diced ¼ cup Kirschwasser ® , brandy or amaretto teaspoon unsalted butter tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided cups bread, cut into ½-inch cubes ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted large eggs ∕³ cup granulated sugar can ( ounces) fat-f...

■ Chocolate Pudding Cake teaspoon unsalted butter, room temperature ¼ cups granulated sugar, divided cup unbleached, all-purpose flour ¼ cups + tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, divided teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup + tablespoon reduced fat milk, hot ¹∕³ cup unsalted butter, melt...

0 0 ■ 0 French Vanilla Rice Pudding cooking spray cups Arborio rice, uncooked cans ( ounces each) fat free evaporated milk (not reconstituted) cans ( ounces each) lite coconut milk ½ cup water ²∕³ cups granulated sugar vanilla bean, slit in half lengthwise tablespoon pure vanilla extract Makes 18 se...

■ Peach Cobbler pounds fresh peaches, skinned, (or frozen and defrosted) cut into ½-inch slices ¼ cup packed brown sugar tablespoon instant tapioca teaspoon ground ginger cups prepared granola, without fruit tablespoons melted unsalted butter cooking spray Makes 8 servings Cut a piece of aluminum fo...

■ Winter Fruit Crisp Fruit cooking spray ounces mixed dried fruits (apples, pears, apricots, dried plums) large Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and cut into ⁄ -inch squares Bosc pears, peeled, cored and cut into ⁄ -inch squares cup dried cranberries whole cinnamon stick grated zest of one ora...

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