Page 3 - C O N T E N T S
C O N T E N T S I M P O RTANT SAFEGUARDS THE PARTS 2 PRACTICING WITH FOOD 4 REMOVING PROCESSED FOOD 5 CHOPPING, PURÉEING & MIXING WITH METAL BLADE 6 TO CHOP RAW FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 6 TO PURÉE FRUIT AND COOKED VEGETABLES 6 TO CHOP HARD FOOD LIKE GARLIC, HARD CHEESE 7 TO CHOP PARSLEY, OTHER FRES...
Page 4 - T H E P A R T S
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Page 6 - amount you; is no larger than; P R A C T I C I N G W I T H F O O D
Try chopping some practice foodsb e f o re you process food to eat. A zucchini or potato is a goodchoice. First cut into 1-inchp i e c e s . I n s e rt the metal blade and put the pieces in the work bowl. Put on the cover; press the pusherassembly down to lock it intoplace. Press and release theOFF/...
Page 7 - away; Be sure your; R E M O V I N G P R O C E S S E D F O O D
Before you do anything, wait forthe blade to stop spinning. Once it does, remove the coverfirst. You can remove the coverand pusher assembly in one operation. Hold the pusherassembly with your fingers away from the descending tabs andturn it clockwise. Lift it off, andthe cover will come with it. Ne...
Page 8 - PICK UP 4 COLOR PHOTOS FROM FILM
C H O P P I N G A N D P U R É E I N G W I T H T H E M E T A L B L A D E To chop raw fruits and vegetables Cut the food into 1-inch pieces.You get a more even chop whenall pieces are about the same size. Put no more than the recommended amount of foodinto the work bowl. (See page26). Lock the cover i...
Page 9 - COMPACT FLAT COVER; is face up and readable.; CLOCKWISE
To chop hard food like garlic,hard cheese Small foods like garlic can bedropped in whole. Larger foodslike hard cheese should be cutinto 1-inch pieces. Remove thesmall pusher, press the ON leverand drop the food through thesmall feed tube while the machineis running. This method of processingminces ...
Page 10 - Remember; you; control texture by
C H O P P I N G A N D P U R É E I N G W I T H T H E M E T A L B L A D E 8 To chop meat, poultry, fish and seafood The food should be very cold, butnot frozen. Cut it into 1-inchpieces to ensure an even chop.Process no more than the recommended amount at a time.(See page 26). Press theOFF/PULSE lever...
Page 11 - To chop nuts
9 To chop nuts Chop no more than the recommended amount at onetime. (See page 26). Press andrelease the OFF/PULSE lever andcheck frequently to avoid letting powdered nuts clump together in a nut butter. When a recipe calls for flour orsugar, add some to the nutsbefore you chop them— about1/2 cup for...
Page 12 - To make mayonnaise
T E C H N I Q U E S F O R C H O P P I N G A N DP U R É E I N G W I T H T H E M E T A L B L A D E 10 PICK UP 4 COLOR PHOTOS FROM FILM To make mayonnaise You can make foolproof home-made mayonnaise with your Pro Custom 11™. The work bowl and metal blade must beclean and dry. Foods prepared with raw eg...
Page 13 - This describes the general; To make cake mix
11 To whip cream P rocess or whipped cream holdsits shape very well. It is good fordecora tion or as a topping forg i n g e r b read, berries and otherd e s s e rt s . Chill the cream well beforestarting. Using the Metal bladeprocess continuously until itbegins to thicken; add sugar asdesired and co...
Page 16 - Dough is too wet and sticky.; Blade rises in work bowl
T E C H N I Q U E S F O R K N E A D I N G Y E A S TD O U G H W I T H T H E D O U G H B L A D E 14 Nub of dough forms. Dough is too dry. Dough is too wet and sticky. Problems and Solutions with Bread Doughs Blade doesn’tincorporate ingredients Always start proc essor beforeadding liquid. Add liquid i...
Page 17 - Let dough rise in draft-free; Baked bread too heavy
15 Motor stops • If using large feed tube cover,the pusher assembly may havecome unlocked. Push down pusher sleeve to lock it into placeand continue processing.• Cover may have come unlocked.Lock cover and continue pro c e s s i n g .• Power cord may be unplugged.• Excessive strain may havecaused mo...
Page 19 - Never put; light
17 the top piece into wedges to fitthe feed tube. The 2mm SlicingDisc or the optional 1mm SlicingDisc is excellent for slicing cabbage for coleslaw. If the fruit or vegetable doesn’t fit Try inserting it from the bottom of the feed tube. The openingthere is slightly larger. Do notforce any food into...
Page 24 - a g a i n s t
Cooked meat and poultry The food must be very cold. Ifpossible, use a chunk of food justlarge enough to fit the feed tube.To make julienne strips of ham,bologna or luncheon meat, stackslices of them. Then roll or foldthem double and stand themupright in the feed tube, wedgingin as many rolls as poss...
Page 26 - A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N; IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM; The work bowl is made of Lexan
A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N 24 IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM Most problems with the foodprocessor are easily solved.Provided are some possible problems and their solutions. Food is unevenly chopped Do not process too much food at one time. Food should be inuniform pieces. Pulse severaltimes an...
Page 29 - A P P E T I Z E R S; G u a c a m o l e
27 A P P E T I Z E R S G u a c a m o l e Serve with tortillas or crisp vegetables. For a less pungent taste, use flat-leaf parsley instead of cilantro. I N G R E D I E N T S 1 l a rge garlic clove, peeled 1 medium jalapeño pepper, halved and seeded 1 / 2 cup tightly packed cilantro leaves 1 medium s...
Page 30 - Cheese Coins; I N G R E D I E N T S
28 Cheese Coins These tender and flavorful appetizers are easy tomake, convenient to serve, and they can be re f r i g e r a t e dor fro z e n . I N G R E D I E N T S 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 ounces unsalted butter, at room t e m p e r a t u re, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 / 4 ...
Page 31 - S O U P S; Chunky Gazpacho
S O U P S 29 Chunky Gazpacho This refreshing cold soup can be ready in less than 10 minutes. You may serve it at once, but itimproves with chilling. I N G R E D I E N T S 1/2 small jalapeño pepper* 4 scallions 1 celery stalk 1 medium cucumber 1 small garlic clove, peeled 1/2 medium bell pepper, cut ...
Page 33 - M E A T S A N D F I S H; Meatloaf
M E A T S A N D F I S H 31 Meatloaf For a spicier meat loaf, add a few drops of Tabascosauce and a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce. INGREDIENTS 1 small onion, quartered 1/3 cup loosely packed parsley leaves 1-1/2 slices day-old bread, broken into pieces 1-1/2 pounds boneless chuck, cut into 1-inch ...
Page 34 - Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry
32 Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry Stir-frying and the food processor are a most effective combination for putting a meal on the tablein no time. I N G R E D I E N T S 3 pounds boneless/skinless chicken breasts 2 red peppers, cored, seeded, stemmedand cut vertically into 3 slabs 8 scallions, cut to f...
Page 35 - Crab Cakes
33 Crab Cakes These delicate seafood cakes are perfect with drinks.If you’re feeling festive, substitute cooked lobstermeat for half of the crabmeat. I N G R E D I E N T S 4 slices white bread, lightly toasted 1 medium garlic clove, peeled 1 small onion, peeled and quartered 1 tablespoon unsalted bu...
Page 36 - V E G E T A B L E S; Mashed Potatoes; Potatoes au Gratin
34 V E G E T A B L E S Mashed Potatoes The shredding disc processes cooked potatoes tothe right texture. Be careful not to overprocess whenyou mix them with the other ingredients. I N G R E D I E N T S 1/4 cup hot milk 2 tablespoons butter, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon saltFreshly ground blac...
Page 38 - S A L A D S
36 Creamy Cole Slaw Cole slaw only takes minutes to prepare when youdon’t have to slice the cabbage by hand. I N G R E D I E N T S 1/4 cup loosely packed parsley leaves 1 1-oz. piece peeled onion 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black p...
Page 39 - S A U C E S; Pesto
S A U C E S 37 Pesto A classic pasta sauce from Italy. One cup is enoughfor 1 pound of pasta. It’s also good on boiled potatoes or in soups. I N G R E D I E N T S 4 ounces imported Parmesan cheese, at room temperature, cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces 4 small garlic cloves 2-2/3 cups tightly packed fr...
Page 41 - P A S T R Y; Basic Pastry
P A S T R Y 39 Basic Pastry This is the basic dough for pies, tarts and quiches. I N G R E D I E N T S 2 - 2 / 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 sticks very cold unsalted butter,cut into 1-inch pieces 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup ice water Use metal blade to process flour, butter and saltuntil mixture is like c...
Page 42 - B R E A D S , C O F F E E C A K E A N D P I Z Z A; Corn Bread
B R E A D S , C O F F E E C A K E A N D P I Z Z A 40 Corn Bread This a particularly moist and flavorful corn breadwhich is best served warm. I N G R E D I E N T S 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1/3 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking s...
Page 44 - D E S S E R T S
43 Fudgy Brownies These easy-to-make brownies are always a favoritein lunch boxes or for after school snacks. I N G R E D I E N T S 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1-1/2 cups light brown sugar, divided 1/2 cup butter, melted 4 large eggs 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1...
Page 46 - Yield 8 to 10 servings.
44 Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies Toasted nuts and oatmeal make these cookies goodfor you as well as delicious. I N G R E D I E N T S 3/4 cup quick-cooking oatmeal 1 cup pecans 1 cup butter, in 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extrac...
Page 48 - W A R R A N T Y; CUISINART
W A R R A N T Y CUISINART ® PRO CUSTOM 11™ FOOD PROCESSOR LIMITEDTHREE-YEAR WARRANTY ONTHE ENTIRE MACHINE. FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON MOTOR This warranty supersedes all pre-vious warranties on Cuisinart ® Pro Custom 11™ Food Processors. This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consume...
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