Cuisinart MFP-107 Series - Manual

1 2 3 4 6 FEATURES AND BENEFITS 1. Housing Base and Motor With a vertically projecting motor shaft, this powerful base will easily process a variety of recipes. 2. Touchpad Control Panel These easy-to-clean, touchpad buttons feature On, Pulse and Off with blue LED light. 3. Work Bowl 7-cup capacity ...

8 MACHINE CONTROLS On Button The On control is a continuous button that allows the machine to run until Off is selected. 1. Properly assemble and engage the machine. 2. Add ingredients to the work bowl, either through the feed tube or directly into the bowl. 3. Press the On button. The blue LED ligh...

10 CLEANING, STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE Keep your Cuisinart Elite Collection ® 7-Cup Food Processor ready to use on the kitchen counter. When not in use, leave it unplugged. Keep the blades and discs out of the reach of children. All parts except the housing base are dishwasher safe, and we recommend w...

11 TROUBLESHOOTING Food Processing 1 . Problem: The food is unevenly processed. Solution: • The ingredients should be cut evenly into 1- to 2-inch pieces before processing. • Process in batches to avoid overloading. 2 . Problem: Slices are uneven or slanted. Solution: • Place evenly cut food into th...

46 DESSERTS CLASSIC APPLE PIE Everyone needs a fail-proof apple pie r ecipe – here is our favorite to shar e with you and your family . 1 RECIPE P ÂT E BRISÉE DOUGH ( P AGE 40) 4 LARGE APPLES (G OLDEN D ELICIOUS , G INGER G OLD , OR P INK L ADY TEND TO BE THE T ASTIEST ), PEELED , CORED , AND HAL VE...

45 DESSERTS Makes one 8-inch cake, about 12 servings 1. Preheat the oven to 325°F . Place a baking pan on the bottom rack of the oven and fi ll with water . Position the other rack in the middle of the oven, directly over the water -fi lled pan. Lightly coat the inside of a springfor m pan with nons...

44 DESSERTS NONSTICK COOKING SPRA Y ¾ CUP PLUS 2 T ABLESPOONS UNBLEACHED , ALL - PURPOSE FLOUR 1 TEASPOON GROUND CINNAMON 1 TEASPOON BAKING POWDER ½ TEASPOON BAKING SODA ½ TEASPOON KOSHER SAL T 1 CUP WALNUTS , LIGHTL Y TOASTED ½ POUND CARROTS ( ABOUT 4 MEDIUM - SMALL CARROTS ), PEELED ½ CUP GRANULA ...

43 DOUGHS/BREADS Makes 12 biscuits 1. Preheat oven to 500°F . Line a baking sheet with parchment paper . 2. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor . Add both fl ours, cr eam of tartar , and baking soda and process for 10 seconds. Add the sugar , salt and pepper and pr oce...

42 DOUGHS/BREADS Makes 12 rolls 1. In a small saucepan combine the milk, butter and sugar . W arm over low heat until the butter in melted. Remove from heat and set aside. 2. In a large measuring cup, dissolve the yeast in the warm water . Let stand 5 minutes, or until mixture is foamy . Insert the ...

41 DOUGHS/BREADS P Â TE SUCRÉE Use any leftovers from this “sweet” dough for easy cookies. Just r oll, cut into your favorite shape and bake. 2 CUPS UNBLEACHED , ALL - PURPOSE FLOUR 2 T ABLESPOONS GRANULA TED SUGAR ½ TEASPOON KOSHER SAL T 12 T ABLESPOONS UNSAL TED BUTTER , ROOM TEMPERA TURE AND CUBE...

40 DOUGHS/BREADS 2 CUPS UNBLEACHED , ALL - PURPOSE FLOUR 1 TEASPOON KOSHER SAL T 16 T ABLESPOONS UNSAL TED BUTTER , COLD AND CUT INTO ½- INCH CUBES ¼ CUP ICE WA TER Makes two single-crust 9-inch pies or one 9-inch double-crust pie 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor...

39 DOUGHS/BREADS Makes ¾ pound dough (two 9-inch crusts, or one 14-inch crust) 1. In a liquid measuring cup dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water . Let stand until foamy , about 5 minutes. 2. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor . Add the fl our , olive oil and salt. W...

38 ENTRÉES Makes about 20 fi sh sticks 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor . Add the tortilla chips and pulse about 5 times to break up, and then pr ocess to fi nely chop, about 20 to 30 seconds. Remove and reserve in a shallow baking dish. 2. Cut the fi sh into 4x1...

37 ENTRÉES G ARNISH : 3 OUNCES M ONTEREY J ACK ¼ HEAD ROMAINE OR ICEBERG LETTUCE 1 PLUM TOMA TO , QUARTERED T ACO F ILLING : 1 GARLIC CLOVE , PEELED ½ TO 1 JALAPEÑO , SEEDED ( SOME PEPPERS TEND TO BE HOTTER THAN OTHERS , SO USE YOUR OWN JUDGMENT / PREFERENCE ON HOW MUCH JALAPEÑO TO USE ) ½ MEDIUM ON...

36 ENTRÉES 2 GARLIC CLOVES , PEELED 1 1- INCH PIECE GINGER , PEELED AND HAL VED 1 MEDIUM RED BELL PEPPER , HAL VED AND CORED 1 ST ALK BROCCOLI , FLORETS AND STEM SEP ARA TED 1 BUNCH BABY BOK CHOY , LEA VES TRIMMED AND RESERVED 3½ TO 4 OUNCES SHIIT AKE MUSHROOMS , CLEANED ½ MEDIUM TO LARGE RED ONION ...

35 ENTRÉES Makes 8 to 10 servings 1. Preheat oven to 400°F . 2. Put the butter in a medium stockpot over medium- low heat. 3. While pan is heating, prepar e the vegetables. Insert the slicing disk into the work bowl of the food processor and slice the carr ot and celery together and reserve. 4. Remo...

34 ENTRÉES ½ CUP DRIED CHICKPEAS , SOAKED OVERNIGHT ; RINSED AND DRAINED 1 GARLIC CLOVE , PEELED 1 SMALL SHALLOT , PEELED AND CUT INTO 1- INCH PIECES 1 TEASPOON KOSHER SAL T 1 ⁄ 8 TEASPOON FRESHL Y GROUND BLACK PEPPER ¾ TEASPOON GROUND CUMIN ¼ TEASPOON GROUND CORIANDER 1 ⁄ 8 TEASPOON CHILI POWDER 1 ...

33 SOUPS/SALADS/SIDES 1 T ABLESPOON FRESH I T ALIAN P ARSLEY , STEMS DISCARDED 1 MEDIUM RUSSET POT AT O , PEELED AND CUT TO FIT THE FEED TUBE 1 SMALL ZUCCHINI , TRIMMED 1 SMALL TO MEDIUM CARROT , PEELED 1 SMALL ONION , PEELED 1 TEASPOON KOSHER SAL T ¼ TEASPOON FRESHL Y GROUND BLACK PEPPER 2 T ABLESP...

32 SOUPS/SALADS/SIDES SHREDDED BRUSSELS SPROUTS The sweetness of the brussels sprouts comes out nicely in this simple side dish. For an upscale take on it, drizzle a small amount of white truffl e oil over the spr outs just before serving. 3 T ABLESPOONS OLIVE OIL 1 POUND BRUSSELS SPROUTS , TRIMMED ...

31 SOUPS/SALADS/SIDES CHOPPED SALAD This delicious, garden-fr esh salad is always a big hit – even among non-salad eaters! Makes about 4 cups 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor . Add the onion and parsley; pulse to chop, about 5 pulses. 2. Add the cucumber to the w...

30 SOUPS/SALADS/SIDES 1 CUP FRESH I T ALIAN P ARSLEY , STEMS DISCARDED 1 LARGE CARROT , PEELED AND TRIMMED 1 MEDIUM - LARGE RADISH , TRIMMED ¼ MEDIUM HEAD RED CABBAGE , CORED ¼ MEDIUM HEAD SA VOY CABBAGE , CORED ¼ TEASPOON KOSHER SAL T 1 ⁄ 8 TEASPOON FRESHL Y GROUND BLACK PEPPER 2 TO 3 TEASPOONS CID...

29 SOUPS/SALADS/SIDES Makes about 12 cups 1. Put the olive oil in a large pot set over medium heat. 2. While oil is heating, prepar e the vegetables. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor . Add the garlic and leek; pulse until fi nely chopped. T ransfer to the pot with a...

28 SOUPS/SALADS/SIDES 2 T ABLESPOONS UNSAL TED BUTTER 1 GARLIC CLOVE , PEELED 1 ½- INCH PIECE GINGERROOT , PEELED 1 LEEK , TRIMMED AND CUT INTO 2- INCH PIECES ½ TEASPOON KOSHER SAL T , DIVIDED PINCH FRESHL Y GROUND BLACK PEPPER 2 MEDIUM SWEET POT ATOES ( ABOUT 1 POUND ), PEELED AND CUT TO FIT THE FE...

27 SOUPS/SALADS/SIDES GAZP ACHO This bright and vibrant soup is perfect all summer long. 1 GARLIC CLOVE , PEELED 1 JALAPEÑO , SEEDED AND CUT INTO 1- INCH PIECES ¼ CUP FRESH I T ALIAN P ARSLEY , STEMS DISCARDED 2 SCALLIONS , TRIMMED AND CUT INTO 1- INCH PIECES ¼ LARGE CUCUMBER , CUT INTO 1- INCH PIEC...

APPETIZERS 26 Makes one 14-inch roll 1. Preheat oven to 400 ˚ F with rack in the middle of the oven. Lightly coat a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of the oil and set aside. 2. Heat the remaining oil in a 10-inch sauté pan over medium heat until shimmering. 3. While the oil is heating, insert the cho...

APPETIZERS 25 Make one 14-inch roll 1. Preheat oven to 400 ˚ F with rack in the middle of the oven. Lightly coat a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of the oil. 2. Heat remaining oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. 3. While the oil is heating, insert the slicing disc into the work bowl of the fo...

APPETIZERS 24 1 SMALL TO MEDIUM CUCUMBER , HAL VED LENGTHWISE AND WIDTHWISE ½ CUP SALMON CREAM CHEESE , LEMON - DILL - CAPER VARIETY ( P AGE 6), SOFTENED 1 LOAF PUMPERNICKEL COCKT AIL BREAD * 3.5 OUNCES SMOKED SALMON , TORN OR CUT INTO 22 PIECES Makes about 22 sandwiches 1. Insert the slicing disc i...

APPETIZERS 23 6 TO 8 SMALL RADISHES ( ABOUT 1 SMALL BUNCH ), TRIMMED 1 LOAF SLICED RYE COCKT AIL BREAD * ½ CUP DILL BUTTER ( P AGE 5), SOFTENED SEA SAL T Makes about 22 sandwiches 1. Fit the slicing disc into the work bowl of the food processor . Fill the feed tube with the radishes and slice. 2. La...

APPETIZERS 22 Makes about 2½ cups 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor . Add the parsley , lemon zest, salt and garlic and process to chop, about 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat. Add r emain- ing ingredients and pr ocess until smooth, about 5...

APPETIZERS 21 Makes about 2 cups 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor . Put the garlic, onion and jalapeño in the bowl and process to fi nely chop. 2. Put 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Once oil is hot, add the chopped vege...

APPETIZERS 20 TEN-LA YER NACHOS These nachos are stacked high with delicious ingr edients. T ry using differ ent cheeses or substituting your own favorite nacho toppings. Makes 10 to 12 servings 1. Preheat oven to 375°F . Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Evenly distribute the chips on the prepa...

19 BREAKF AST & BRUNCH Makes 12 servings 1. Preheat oven to 350°F . 2. Roll out dough to 1 ⁄ 8 -inch thick circle and fi t into a 9-inch tart pan. Chill in refrigerator for about 20 minutes. Using a fork, prick the chilled dough evenly all over but make sure not to go entir ely through the dough...

18 BREAKF AST & BRUNCH Frittatas are simple and delicious. This is also tasty with some crumbled, cooked Italian sausage mixed into it. PEPPER, ONION AND POT A TO FRITTA T A Makes 10 servings 1. Pr eheat oven to 350°F . 2. Insert the metal chopping blade into the work bowl of the Food Processor ...

17 BREAKF AST & BRUNCH This moist, quick bread is perfect for br eakfast or for an afternoon snack. ZUCCHINI SPICE BREAD Makes one 2-pound loaf (16 servings) 1. Preheat oven to 325°F . Coat a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with cooking spray . 2. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food...

16 BREAKF AST & BRUNCH NONSTICK COOKING SPRA Y ¼ CUP UNBLEACHED , ALL - PURPOSE FLOUR ¹⁄³ CUP WHOLE - WHEA T FLOUR ½ TEASPOON KOSHER SAL T ¾ TEASPOON BAKING SODA ½ TEASPOON GROUND CINNAMON ¼ CUP ROLLED OA TS ( NOT INST ANT ) ½ TEASPOON GRA TED ORANGE ZEST ¹⁄³ CUP WALNUTS , LIGHTL Y TOASTED 2 LAR...

15 BASICS CHUNKY GUACAMOLE Makes about 2½ cups 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor . With the machine running, dr op the garlic and jalapeño through the feed tube to fi nely chop. Add the onion and cilantro and pulse 5 times to chop. Scrape down the sides of the bow...

14 BASICS 1 GARLIC CLOVE , PEELED 1 JALAPEÑO , SEEDED AND CUT INTO ½- INCH PIECES ½ SMALL ONION , PEELED AND CUT INTO 1- INCH PIECES 1 TEASPOON KOSHER SAL T 2 CUPS GRAPE TOMA TOES 2 T ABLESPOONS FRESH CILANTRO , STEMS DISCARDED 1 TEASPOON FRESH LIME JUICE Makes about 2 cups 1. Insert the chopping bl...

13 BASICS RÉMOULADE SAUCE This sauce not only complements seafood but also pairs well with freshly steamed vegetables. For a richer , thick consistency , use Greek yogurt in place of r egular . Makes: 1½ cups 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor . Add the shallot, gh...

12 BASICS ½ T ABLESPOON OLIVE OIL 4 GARLIC CLOVES , PEELED 1 SMALL ONION , PEELED AND CUT INTO 1- INCH PIECES ¾ TEASPOON DRIED OREGANO 1 CAN (28 OUNCES ) WHOLE PLUM TOMA TOES , WITH JUICES ¼ CUP DRY WHITE WINE ½ TEASPOON KOSHER SAL T 2 SPRIGS FRESH BASIL (10 TO 12 LARGE LEA VES ) ¼ TEASPOON FRESHL Y...

11 BASICS BASIL PESTO This is a slightly cheesier version of the standard pesto, so adjust the amount of cheese if desired. T ry any combination of herbs or nuts in this recipe. Makes about 1¼ cups 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor . With the machine running, dr o...

10 BASICS 4 LARGE EGG YOLKS ¾ TEASPOON KOSHER SAL T 1 TEASPOON DIJON MUST ARD 1 T ABLESPOON FRESH LEMON JUICE 1 T ABLESPOON WA TER ¾ CUP GRAPESEED OR VEGET ABLE OIL Makes 1¼ cups 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor . Process the egg yolks, salt, mustar d, lemon juic...

9 BASICS CAESAR DRESSING There ar e many versions of this recipe, but our take is pr etty close to the classic. If you’d prefer not to use raw egg yolks, egg substitute can easily be used. Makes 1 cup 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor . With the machine running, d...

8 BASICS T ahini (a paste of gr ound sesame seeds) can now be found in most grocery stores. Be sur e to stir well before measuring out, as it naturally separates in its jar . This dr essing is a perfect match for our falafel on page 34, but is also just as delicious on a salad of mixed greens. T AHI...

7 BASICS BASIC VINAIGRETTE Classic vinaigrette – tossed with mixed gr eens or drizzle over grilled chicken, this works great as a marinade, too. ¼ CUP C HAMP AGNE VINEGAR ½ SMALL SHALLOT , PEELED AND HAL VED 1 TEASPOON D IJON MUST ARD ½ TEASPOON KOSHER SAL T ¼ TEASPOON GROUND WHITE PEPPER ¾ CUP EXTR...

6 BASICS Delicious topping for any roasted bagel. T ry the zestier version with a crudités or as a spread for tea sandwiches. SALMON CREAM CHEESE 8 OUNCES (1 ST ANDARD P ACKAGE ) PLAIN CREAM CHEESE , ROOM TEMPERA TURE AND CUT INTO 8 PIECES 1 TO 2 PINCHES KOSHER SAL T , DIVIDED PINCH FRESHL Y GROUND ...

5 BASICS DILL BUTTER VEGET ABLE CREAM CHEESE Using a high quality , Eur opean-style butter makes a differ ence, so splurge! We featur e it in our Dill-Radish T ea Sandwich, page 23, but a pat on top of grilled or roasted salmon is another gr eat use for it. Vibrant with color and textur e, this spre...

4 BASICS BASIC FRESH BREADCRUMBS There is no need to buy br eadcrumbs when you can make them with your Cuisinart ® Food Processor in no time at all. Makes 1¼ cups 1. Preheat oven to 325°F . Bake slices of bread in a single layer for about 20 minutes or until bread is complete- ly dried out. 2. Inser...

2 RECIPES BASICS Basic Fresh Br eadcrumbs Dill Butter V egetable Cr eam Cheese Salmon Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Basic Vinaigr ette T ahini Dr essing Caesar Dressing Basic Mayonnaise Basil Pesto Simple T omato Sauce Rémoulade Sauce T omato Salsa Chunky Guacamole BREAKF AST & BRUNCH Morning-Glory...

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