Cuisinart MSC-400 - Manual

5 PROGRAMMING BROWN & SAUTÉ 1. Press BROWN/SAUTÉ. A preset temperature of 350°F will flash, as this is a commonly used Brown/Sauté temperature. 2. Press Temperature Directionals to select a different temperature (from 150°F to 400°F). 3. Press the START/STOP button to begin preheating. Selected ...

6 COOKING GUIDELINES SLOW COOKING Slow cooking is perfect for foods that require long, slow simmering, such as soups, stocks, stews, and dried beans. Slow cooking is also ideal for tougher and less expensive cuts of meat like shoulder and pot roast. The Simmer and Low settings are usually used for r...

7 STEAMING Steaming is one of the healthiest methods of cooking. No butter or oil is required and fewer nutrients are lost in the steaming process. Four cups/one quart of water is used for basic steaming. Steaming Chart FOOD AMOUNT PREPARATION COOKING TIME Artichokes 6 small/ 4 medium trimmed – see ...

10 Troubleshooting Chart Subject Question Answer/Solution Power Why won’t my unit turn on? Make sure your unit is plugged into a functional outlet. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-726-0190. Why is my unit turning itself off? Cooker will enter sleep mode after 5 minutes of no use and unit will appe...

11 WARRANTY Limited Three-Year Warranty This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart ® Cook Central ® 3-in-1 Multicooker that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is ...

29 Poached Pears Poached pears can be enjoyed simply with whipped cream or a rich vanilla ice cr eam. Settings: Br own/Sauté Slow Cook Makes 8 servings 2 cups white Zinfandel, or other sweet rosé wine 6 cups water ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 vanilla bean, halved and seeds scraped (or 1½ teaspoons pure ...

28 Dulce de Leche Making your own dulce de leche is simple and satisfying. The longer you cook it, the richer and more concentrated the caramel flavor gets. Setting: Brown/Sauté Makes about 1¾ cups 2 cans (13–14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk pinch kosher salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 1. Put all of ...

27 Desserts Applesauce When fall comes around, nothing is better than the aroma of apples cooking in the home. Setting: Slow Cook Makes about 4 cups 3½ pounds apples, cored and cut into two-inch pieces (peeled or unpeeled) 2 cinnamon sticks 2 pinches freshly gr ound nutmeg pinch ground cloves pinch ...

26 Steamed Artichokes T rimming the bottoms of the artichokes ensures that they stand up straight, so do not skip that step. Also, in addition to add- ing flavor , the lemon slices pr event the arti- chokes from tur ning brown during cooking. Enjoy plain or dip in a nice lemon oil. Setting: Steam Ma...

25 Macaroni & Cheese We upped the creaminess factor in our version of everyone’ s favorite comfort food. Béchamel is the centerpiece of this ultimate macaroni and cheese. Settings: Brown/Sauté Slow Cook Makes about 6 servings 4 tablespoons unsalted butter ¼ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour 3 cu...

23 3. Put the olive oil in the cooking pot and set to Brown/Sauté at 350°F . Once the unit is preheated, add the shallot and garlic and sauté until soft. Stir in the peppers with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper; sauté for a few additional minutes. 4. Stir in the white wine and simmer until just abou...

22 T ofu with Soy-Ginger V egetables Browning the tofu gives added flavor and dimension to this great meatless main meal. Settings: Br own/Sauté Steam Makes about 4 servings Ginger Marinade ½ cup soy or tamari sauce, reduced sodium ½ cup rice vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (about ½ medium lim...

21 Asian-Style Steamed Salmon This salmon is perfect served on its own or over a bed of mixed greens. Setting: Steam Makes about 4 servings 2 tablespoons mirin 2 tablespoons sake 1 one-inch piece ginger , peeled and thinly sliced 1 scallion, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed 1 pound s...

20 Guinness-Braised Short Ribs A perfect, comforting dish for a cold winter evening. Settings: Br own/Sauté Slow Cook Makes 4 servings 4 beef short ribs (about 2 pounds) 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided ¼ teaspoon freshly gr ound black pepper 1½ teaspoons olive oil 1 small onion, peeled and cut int...

19 flakes. Cover and simmer until the broccoli is crisp-tender , about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside. 4. Add the onion and pepper and sauté until softened and slightly golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the snap peas, snow peas and the asparagus; stir until they become bright green, a...

18 Chicken & V egetable Stir -Fry A light and healthy dish. Setting: Brown/Sauté Makes 6 servings 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2 x 1-inch strips 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided ¼ teaspoon freshly gr ound black pepper 1 medium red onio...

17 Paella This version of the traditional Spanish dish is sure to please any cr owd. Setting: Brown/Sauté Makes 4 to 6 servings 1 teaspoon olive oil 4 bone-in chicken thighs, skin-on and trimmed of any excess fat 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon freshly gr ound black pepper , divided 6 o...

16 1. Put the onion, leek, carr ot, celery and turnip into the cooking pot. Add the br oth and vinegar . Season the beef with the salt and pepper and then nestle into the vegetables with the liquid coming up about 1 ⁄ 3 of the way . 2. Cover and set the unit to Slow Cook on Low for 12 hours. 3. Remo...

15 seed, mustard and sugar . Cover and set to Slow Cook on Low for 12 hours. 2. At the end of slow cooking r emove the meat, set on a tray , and cover with foil. Strain the liquid, discarding the solids. Degrease the liquid and r eturn to the cooking pot. 3. Set on Br own/Sauté at 300°F . Add the ca...

14 Chicken with Hot and Sweet Peppers The combination of hot and sweet peppers with briny olives makes this dish burst with flavor . Settings: Brown/Sauté Slow Cook Makes 4 to 6 servings 6 bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed of any excess fat* ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly gr ound black pepp...

13 Caldo V e rd e This satisfying soup of Portuguese origin is perfect on a cold winter evening. Settings: Brown/Sauté Slow Cook Makes about 9 cups ½ teaspoon olive oil, plus more if necessary ½ pound smoked Spanish chorizo, cut in half lengthwise and then cut into ½-inch slices 1 small onion, peele...

12 Shrimp & Chorizo Gumbo Not exactly a purist’ s version of gumbo, but a delicious one just the same! Settings: Br own/Sauté Slow Cook Makes about 8 cups ¼ teaspoon vegetable oil ¾ pound andouille sausage or chorizo, cut into ½-inch dice ½ stick (¼ cup) unsalted butter ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons ...

11 Super Chili Don’t be intimidated by the amount of chili powder in this recipe; most stor e- bought varieties lean on the side of mild. Spice lovers can turn up the heat by increasing the cayenne or stirring in some puréed chipotle chiles. Settings: Br own/Sauté Slow Cook Makes about 6 cups 1¾ pou...

10 Beef Stew This beef stew is one of the simplest you will ever find. Just combine the ingredients and let the multicooker do the rest. Setting: Slow Cook Makes about 5 cups 1¼ to 1½ pounds beef chuck, cut into 1- to 2-inch cubes 1 teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon fr eshly ground black pepper 1 smal...

9 Chicken Noodle Soup This soothing soup is chock full of good-for -you chicken and veggies. Setting: Slow Cook Makes about 10 cups 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds 2 celery stalks, cut into ¼-inch dice 1 bone-in, skinless chicken breas...

8 Bolognese This Italian sauce is a classic. The longer it can simmer in the Multicooker the better the flavors will be. Settings: Br own/Sauté Slow Cook Makes 6 cups 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chop...

7 Rich V eggie Stock This stock makes a delicious base for all soups and sauces. Setting: Slow Cook Makes about 8 cups 1 large onion, peeled and cut into eighths 1 large leek, root end trimmed, washed well and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 small parsnip, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 plum tomato, c...

6 Stocks & Sauces Easy Chicken Stock A kitchen staple. Use this in any of our recipes that call for stock. Setting: Slow Cook Makes about 8 cups 1 chicken carcass (fr om a 3 to 4-pound chicken*) 1 medium to large onion, peeled and cut into eighths 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 2-inch piec...

5 covered with plastic so as not to dry out. When you are close to finishing the dumplings, set the unit to Steam for 20 minutes. 6. When the unit is r eady , add the dumplings to the rack and cover . (This may need to be done in two batches.) Serve immediately . Nutritional information per dumpling...

4 Sausage Bites in Mustard Wine Sauce Preparing this dish is a br eeze, and it will be a hit every time – it is in the T est Kitchen! Pair this with nice crusty bread and a favorite bottle of wine. Y our guests will love you. Setting: Brown/Sauté Makes 8 appetizer servings 24 ounces smoked chicken o...

3 Breakfast & Starters Spinach & Gruyère Breakfast Strata This is a delicious dish to have at brunch for a crowd. The flavors ar e rich and it takes only a few steps to complete. Settings: Brown/Sauté Slow Cook Makes twelve 1-cup servings 1½ teaspoons olive oil 1 garlic clove, peeled and fin...

2 RECIPES Breakfast & Starters Spinach & Gruyère Breakfast Strata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Sausage Bites in Mustard Wine Sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Vegetable Dumplings . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Cook Central ® 3-in-1 Multicooker MSC-400 Instruction Booklet Reverse Side Recipe Booklet

MSC400 Manual IB-11690(1.0) BOOK LEP0046IB-1-1 Operator : Kelvin PDF version : Hugo Code : Color Series: IB-11690 216x140mm Saddle Stitched 44 pp 4C(CMYK)+1C(BK) 1C(BK) Version no : Fold Size : Coating: Color (Cover): (Inside): Date: NOV-15-2012 Co-ordinator: 120gsm gloss artpaer Gloss varnishing in...