Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Recommended Capacities . . . . . . . . . . 1Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Machine Includes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Assembly Instructions . ...
Page 6 - INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on yourpurchase of a Cuisinart ® Premier Series 11-CupFood Processor. Thisproduct is the ultimate foodpreparation tool, and itcomes from the originatorof the American foodprocessor, Cuisinart. The Cuisinart ® Premier Series 11-Cup FoodProcessor has all theelements of qua...
Page 14 - SLICING AND SHREDDING CHEESE
The slices should beassembled horizontally withthe cut edges facing frontand back. Reinsert them inthe feed tube, wedgingthem in tightly. Slice themagain. You will obtain longjulienne strips. With theoptional Square JulienneDisc, you can make squarejulienne strips in oneoperation. SLICING MEATAND PO...
Page 21 - Recipe Table of Contents
Recipe Table of Contents Appetisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Soups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Breads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Sauces and Dressings . . . . . . . ....
Page 22 - Appetisers; Fresh Tomato and Corn Salsa; Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper Spread
1 small onion, peeled, cut into 2.5cmpieces (about 1 cup pieces) 1/3 cup fresh cilantro 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded,cut into 2.5cm pieces 3 medium vine-ripened tomatoes,cut into 2.5cm pieces 1-1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 2/3 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels(frozen kernels do not need to beth...
Page 23 - Hummus; Roasted Shallot & Herb Hummus
Hummus This popular Middle Eastern sauce may be served with the traditional pita wedges or may be used as a dip for fresh vegetable crudités. Preparation: 10 – 15 minutes (plus 1 hour roasting time for shallots or garlic if using), plus 30 minutes resting time Makes 2-3/4 cups / 44 tablespoons 1/3 c...
Page 24 - Jalapeño Jack Wafers
Jalapeño Jack Wafers These savoury wafers just melt in your mouth. Preparation: 15 – 20 minutes, plus 30 minutes resting time and 30 minutes baking and cooling Makes 48 wafers 1 240g Monterey Jack cheese 1 small fresh jalapeño, seeded 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon dried cilantro 1/4 small...
Page 26 - Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms
Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms For a savoury side dish, use this stuffing in portobellos. Makes 28 4cm stuffed mushrooms Preparation: 15 - 20 minutes, plus 30 minutes baking and cooling 28 4cm white button orcremini mushrooms 1 45g French bread,cut in 2.5cm pieces 1 45g Asiago chees...
Page 27 - Soups; Butternut Squash Bisque with Roasted Cremini
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 108 (34% from fat) • carbo. 15g • pro. 3g • fat 4g sat. fat 2g • chol. 6mg • sod. 138mg • fibre 2g 26 Soups 1 360g Cremini mushrooms,stems removed and reserved 1-1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion (about 180g),cut in 2.5cm pieces 1 clove ...
Page 29 - Gazpacho
28 1 garlic clove, peeled 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded,cut into 2.5cm pieces 1/3 cup fresh cilantro 6 small scallions, trimmed, cut into2.5cm pieces 1 small green bell pepper, cored, seeded,cut into 2.5cm pieces 3 medium tomatoes, cored, cut into2.5cm pieces 3 cups tomato juice 1 medium cucumber...
Page 30 - Quick Breads; Cranberry - Orange Bread
29 Quick Breads Cranberry - Orange Bread Apples make this bread very moist - for a breakfast treat, slice and toast. Makes 1 loaf (16 servings) Preparation: 10 - 15 minutes, plus 2 hours baking and cooling Cooking spray 1-1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon s...
Page 31 - Banana Nut Bread
30 Cooking spray 1-1/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/4 cup walnut halves, shells removed 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 ripe bananas (about 240g total), peeled, cut into 2.5cm pieces 1 large egg 1 large egg white 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup plain nonfat y...
Page 33 - Yeast Breads; Challah Braid
32 Yeast Breads Challah Braid If you have leftovers, our Challah Braid slices make the best French toast. Makes 18 servings (one 900g loaf) Preparation: 15 - 20 minutes, plus 2-1/2 hours rising and resting, 30 minutes baking and 1 hour or longer cooling 4 tablespoons sugar, divided 1 package active ...
Page 34 - Cheese Bread
33 1 package active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup warm water (45 - 55°C) 1 120g extra sharp cheddar cheese 4-1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons unsalted butter,in 2.5cm pieces 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1 cup fat-free milk Cooking spray In a 2-cup liquid measure, dissolve yeast and s...
Page 35 - Classic White Bread
34 1 package active dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 1/3 cup warm water (45 - 55°C) 5 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons unsalted butter,in 2.5cm pieces 2 teaspoons salt 1-1/3 cups cold water Cooking spray In a 2-cup liquid measure, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit until foam...
Page 36 - Pizza Dough
35 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1-1/4 cups warm water (45 - 55°C) 3-1/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil In a 2-cup liquid measure, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until foamy,about 3 to 5 minutes. Ins...
Page 37 - Artisan Breads; Basic Artisan Bread
36 Artisan Breads Basic Artisan Bread Adapted from: Charles van Over, The Best Bread Ever: Great Home Made Bread Using Your Food Processor, Broadway Books, ©1997 Makes two 25cm round loaves (boules) Preparation: 30 minutes, plus 2-1/2 - 3 hours rising time, 40 minutes baking time and 1 hour or longe...
Page 39 - Olive and Rosemary Country Loaf
38 1 300g unbleached bread flour(2-1/4 to 2-3/4 cups) 1 150g whole wheat flour (1 cup) 1 30g rye flour (1/4 cup) 2 teaspoons fine sea salt 1 teaspoon instant yeast 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1-1/4 cups water (300ml) 1/2 cup pitted and coarsely choppedimported black olives 1 tablespoon chopped...
Page 40 - Simple Wheat Starter
39 1 360g unbleached flour 1 60g whole wheat flour 2 cups water (480ml) 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast Simple Wheat Starter Adapted from: Charles van Over, The Best Bread Ever: Great Home Made Bread Using Your Food Processor, Broadway Books, ©1997 Makes about 5 cups Preparation: 20 minutes, plus 3 to 4 ...
Page 41 - Multi-Grain Sandwich Loaf
40 1/2 cup Active Simple Wheat Starter(measure after feeding and resting) 1 240g unbleached bread flour(1-3/4 to 2-1/4 cups) 1 60g whole wheat flour (1/2 cup) 1 30g rye flour (1/4 cup) 1 30g graham flour (1/4 cup) 1 60g 7-grain cereal (1/2 cup) 1-1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt 1/2 teaspoon instant yeas...
Page 42 - Farm House Bread
41 1/2 cup Active Simple Wheat Starter(measure after feeding and resting) 1 360g unbleached bread flour (3-1/4 to 4 cups) 1 30g stone-ground whole wheat flour 1-1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt scant 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast 1 cup water (240ml) Cornmeal for the peel or baking sheet Flour for dusting Fa...
Page 43 - Entrées; East-West Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Pasta
42 Entrées East-West Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Pasta Asian flavours blend with Italian Reggiano Parmesan and pasta in this colourful and delicious stir-fry. Makes 6 servings Preparation: 40 - 45 minutes 4 150g (approximate weight) boneless,skinless chicken breast halves 1 360g dry pasta sh...
Page 44 - Salmon and Pesto Potatoes en Papillote; Pesto
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 43 (82% from fat) • carbo 1g • pro 1g • fat 4g sat. fat 1g • chol 2mg • sod 71mg • fibre 0g 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 6 new potatoes, 120g each,well scrubbed, opposite ends trimmedflat with a knife 6 teaspoons Pesto – recipe follows 1 900g skinles...
Page 45 - Prawns & Ginger Stuffed Sole
44 1 560g prawns (16-20 count),peeled and deveined 2 bunches tender, fresh chives 1/3 cup Italian parsley leaves 6 green onions, trimmed to 13cm,then cut in 2.5cm lengths 1 5cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled,cut in 1.5cm pieces 1 180g French bread, cut into 2.5cm cubes 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1...
Page 46 - Pizzas
Pizzas Pesto, Cheese & Fresh Tomato Pizza Homemade pesto and fresh, ripe tomatoes from the garden make this a great summertime pizza. Makes two 30 x 35cm pizzas or four 20 x 23cm pizzas, to serve 6 Preparation: 1 hour for the pizza dough (Recipe, page 35); 20 minutes plus 12 minutes baking and r...
Page 47 - Five Cheese Pizza Bianco
Five Cheese Pizza Bianco A blend of 5 cheeses, shallots, garlic and herbs makes our Pizza Bianco. Preparation: 1 hour for the pizza dough (Recipe, page 35); 20 minutes plus 12 minutes baking and resting time Makes three 27 - 30cm pizzas or six 15cm pizzas, to serve 6 1 recipe Pizza Dough, p.35 2 tab...
Page 48 - Pizza Margherita
Prepare the Pizza Dough and let rise. Position the top rack of the oven about 20cm from thetop. If using a baking stone, place it on the rack. Preheat the oven to 260°C. Insert the shredding disc. Use medium pressure to shred the mozzarella. Remove andreserve. Stack 12 basil leaves; roll, then use a...
Page 49 - Roasted Pepper, Chevre & Mozzarella Calzone
2-1/2 red bell peppers, cut in half,cored and seeded 1-1/2 yellow bell peppers, cut in half,cored and seeded 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 2-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 recipe Pizza Dough, p. 35 3 tablespoons flat parsley leaves,washed and dried 6 large fresh basil leaves, washedand dried 1...
Page 50 - Simple Tomato Sauce
49 Sauces & Dressings Simple Tomato Sauce A simple marinara sauce for pasta, or when reduced, a tasty topping for homemade pizzas. Makes 3 cups tomato sauce for pasta / 1-3/4 cups tomato sauce for pizza Preparation: 5-10 minutes plus 1 hour cooking and cooling time (add an additional 40-50 minut...
Page 51 - Cranberry Relish with Toasted Walnuts; Creamy Chevre & Peppercorn Dressing
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon: Calories 47 (81% from fat) • carbo. 1g • pro. 1g • fat 4g sat. fat 1g • chol. 3mg • sod. 22mg • fibre 0g 3/4 cup walnut halves, shells removed 3/4 cup sugar 8 strips orange zest, bitter whitepith removed 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries(do not thaw if using fro...
Page 52 - Herbed Balsamic Vinaigrette
1 large clove garlic 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves,washed and dried 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Insert t...
Page 53 - Basic Mayonnaise
52 Basic Mayonnaise The American Egg Board recommends using the freshest eggs and then heating them to kill salmonella bacteria. This recipe uses a procedure suggested by cookbook author and food sleuth Shirley Corriher for heating the eggs to sanitize them. The results are definitely worth the effo...
Page 54 - Tzatziki Sauce
3 cups nonfat plain yoghurt,drained overnight to yield 1-1/2 cups* 2 cucumbers, 18cm in length, peeled,halved, seeded and cut into 2.5cmpieces, set over a strainer to drainfor 30 minutes 4 cloves garlic 1-1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1/3 cup fresh flat parsley leaves 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves 1-1/2 tab...
Page 55 - Sides; French Cut Green Beans with Shallots
Sides French Cut Green Beans with Shallots The time-consuming “french cut” takes just seconds with a Cuisinart® food processor. Makes 6 servings Preparation: 15 - 20 minutes 1 675g fresh green beans, trimmed,cut to fit feed tube horizontally 3 large shallots, peeled,cut into 2.5cm pieces 1-1/2 table...
Page 56 - Asian Slaw with Peanut Dressing
55 1/2 cup toasted unsalted peanuts 2 cloves garlic 6 slices of fresh ginger, peeled, each aboutthe size of a 10c piece 4 tablespoons natural style peanut butter 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 3 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons low-sodiu...
Page 58 - Savoury Sweet Potatoes with Onions & Currants
Cooking spray 1 60g fresh white or wheat bread 1 tablespoon unsalted butter,at room temperature 1 90g sweet potatoes, peeled,ends cut flat 1 450g yellow onions,peeled and cut in half lengthwise 1/2 cup currants Zest of 1/2 orange, removed with avegetable peeler, bitter white pith shaved off 1/3 cup ...
Page 59 - Desserts; Hazelnut Butter Cookies
Desserts Hazelnut Butter Cookies Melt in your mouth delicious – keep this cookie dough on hand in the freezer to bake when unexpected guests drop in. Makes about 80 cookies Preparation: 15 - 20 minutes, plus 40 minutes chilling time and 25 minutes baking and cooling time 1-3/4 cups + 2 tablespoons a...
Page 60 - Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies
59 1 150g milk chocolate, chilled,broken into 2.5cm pieces 1 150g white chocolate, chilled,broken into 2.5cm pieces 1-1/3 cups less 1 tablespoon all-purpose unbleached flour 1/2 cup pecan halves, shells removed 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown ...
Page 61 - Lemon Ginger Biscotti
60 1 90g white chocolate, Lindt orCallebaut, broken up, chilled 1 60g crystallized ginger 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Zest of 3 lemons, bitter white pith removed 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at roomtemperature 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon...
Page 62 - Basic Cheesecake
4 lowfat honey graham cracker sheets,broken into 2.5cm pieces 1-1/2 tablespoons sugar 1-1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 900g lowfat cream cheese,at room temperature 1 cup sugar 1-1/2 tablespoons vanilla 4 large eggs, at room temperature Preheat the oven to 160°C. Wrap the bottom and sides of an 20...
Page 63 - Carrot Cake
62 Vegetable oil cooking spray 1 560g carrots, peeled 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder 3/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1-1/4 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1-1/4 cups brown sugar 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs 2-1/2 ta...
Page 64 - Basic Flaky Pastry Dough
For a one-crust pie: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in1.5cm pieces, well chilled 2 tablespoons shortening, cut in1.5cm pieces, well chilled 2 to 4 tablespoons ice water For a two-crust pie: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tea...
Page 65 - Old World Apple Crumb Pie
65 64 1 single crust pastry recipe 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup walnuts, pecans or almonds 1/4 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (not melted) 3 large apples (about 240g each),peeled, cored and cut in 8ths(1 Granny Smith + 2 Golden Delici...
Page 66 - Deep-Dish Pear and Apple Pie
Pastry for a 2 crust pie 3 ripe but firm pears, about 240g each,peeled, cored and quartered 3 Granny Smith Apples, about 240geach, peeled, cored and quartered juice of 1 lemon 4 tablespoons unbleachedall-purpose flour 3/4 cup dried cranberries 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemonjuice 1/4 cup real ma...
Page 67 - Dark Chocolate Truffles
1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-processcocoa 1 450g good quality bittersweet orsemi-sweet chocolate, brokeninto 2.5cm pieces, chilled 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon heavy cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons brandy or other liqueur 1-1/2 tablespoons vanilla Insert the metal blade. Pulse to sift the c...