Cuisinart CB-18BKSS- User Manual

6 While you are pulsing, the LED indicator light will glow. The pulse function can be used to break apart larger pieces of food or to controlthe texture of food when chopping. The pulse function is also effective in starting the blending process when you do not want continuous power, or when process...

8 RECIPE TIPS Blender Tips: The simple recipes that follow include some old Cuisinart favorites as well as some creative combinations that are sure to please your friends and family. Thanks to the superior Ice Crushing power of the SmartPowerBar Basics™ 18-Speed Blender, you’ll also be able to make ...

9 RECIPES Before starting any of these or your own recipes, make sure theCuisinart ® SmartPower Bar Basics™ 18-Speed Blender is properly assembled. Follow the assembly directions on page 4 of this instructionbooklet for correct blender assembly procedure. Nutritional information is based on number o...

10 Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 servings): Calories 105 (4% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 3g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 23mg • calc. 76mg • fiber 2g TO-FRUITTI SMOOTHIES The much-maligned tofu is a good source of protein and a nice alternative to using dairy products...

11 ORANGE MANGO PEACH FRAPPÉ Make orange juice ice cubes ahead of time and be ready to make frappes and smoothies whenever you want a refreshing treat. Makes 4 servings 3 ⁄ 4 cup orange juice 2 mangoes, cut into cubes 3 ⁄ 4 cup peach slices (may use frozen) 1 ⁄ 2 cup peach or apricot nectar or juice...

12 FROZEN DAIQUIRI Makes 4 servings 6 ounces frozen limeade 5 ounces light rum 3 cups ice cubes Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Cover blender jar. Set onSpeed 18. Turn blender on and process until smooth and slushy, about30 to 40 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately. Nutrit...

13 SPINACH PESTO AND WHITE BEAN DIP Serve this dip with crudités or pita chips as dippers. Makes about 2 cups 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or white balsamic vinegar 1 ⁄ 2 cup pesto (page 17), made with spinach 1 can white beans (15 ounces), rinsed and drained Place ingredients in blender jar in or...

14 CHILLED MELON AND MANGO SOUP Sweet cantaloupe and mango combine with orange juice for this refreshing cold soup. Perfect for a summer brunch or as a refreshing, cool ending to a warm-weather meal. Makes 8 servings 2-3 slices fresh ginger (each about the size of a quarter) 1 mango, about 12-14 oun...

15 Place leeks in a medium bowl and add cold water. Swirl, then let stand for minutes. Lift leeks from the water without disturbing thesand/sediment collected in the bowl; allow to drain completely. Melt butter in a large Cuisinart ® Saucepan over medium heat. Add the drained leeks, onion, and thyme...

16 Preheat oven to 350° F. Use a pastry brush to coat a 10-inch deep dishpie plate with olive oil and set aside. Place Asiago cheese cubes in blender jar; cover blender jar. Set onSpeed 12 and pulse 10 to 12 times to grind the cheese. Remove andreserve. Place bread cubes in blender jar, pulse 5 to 1...

17 You may change the Basic Vinaigrette by changing the flavor of the vinegar, mustard or oil. Try using fresh lemon juice and a little honey for a honey-mustard vinaigrette. Add fresh herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, orpesto for other flavor changes. Nutritional information per tablespoon: Calories 109 (...

18 CHOLESTEROL-FREE MAYONNAISE The safest mayonnaise made at home is made with an egg substitute or liquid pasteurized egg product. Made with an egg substitute, it has the added advantage of being cholesterol-free. Makes about 3 ⁄ 4 cup 1 ⁄ 2 cup liquid egg substitute or pasteurized liquid egg produ...

19 PUMPKIN FILLING: 2 large eggs 1 ⁄ 2 cup brown sugar 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated fat free milk 1 can (15-16 ounces, 1- 1 ⁄ 2 cups) solid pack pumpkin (not pie filling) 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 ⁄ 4 cup molasses 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon fres...

20 QUICK BERRY SAUCE Makes about 2 cups/8 servings 12 ounces fresh or frozen, thawed strawberries or raspberries 1 ⁄ 2 cup red berry preserves 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Place all ingredients in blender jar; cover blender jar. Set on Speed 12.Blend until smooth and completely...

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