Cuisinart MSC-800 - User Manual

6 Stocks & Sauces Rich Veggie Stock This stock makes a delicious base for all soups and sauces. Setting: Slow CookMakes about 8 cups 1 large onion, cut into eighths 1 large leek, root end trimmed and washed, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 plum tomato, cut ...

7 Roasted Beef Stock There is nothing more wholesome or economical than preparing your own homemade stocks. Settings: Roast Slow Cook Makes about 10 cups 4 pounds beef bones 1 large onion, cut into eighths 1 large leek, washed well with root end trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces 4 medium carrots, peel...

8 Garden Vegetable Sauce This sauce can be served chunky, or you can use an immersion blender to make it smooth. Settings: Brown/Sauté Slow Cook Makes about 6 cups 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 medium-to-large onions, peeled and cut into ½ -inch pieces 4 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch pie...

9 Soups & Stews Roasted Tomato Soup Roasting the tomatoes gives the soup a rich, sweet flavor – it is definitely worth the extra step. Settings: Roast Brown/Sauté Slow Cook Makes about 8 cups 3½ pounds tomatoes, halved and seeded 3 garlic cloves, smashed 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pinches sea or ...

10 Mushroom Barley Soup A bowl of this deeply satisfying soup plus a slice of crusty French bread makes the perfect winter meal. Settings: Brown/Sauté Slow Cook Makes about 12 cups 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium leek, white and light green parts only, washed and dried well, finely chopped 1 ...

11 Super Chili Don’t be intimidated by the amount of chili powder in the recipe; most store bought varieties lean on the side of mild. However spice lovers can turn up the heat by just increasing the cayenne or stirring in some puréed chipotle chiles. Settings: Brown/Sauté Slow Cook Makes about 12 c...

12 Shrimp & Chorizo Gumbo Not exactly a purist’s version of gumbo, but a delicious one just the same! Settings: Brown/Sauté Slow Cook Makes about 16 cups ¼ teaspoon vegetable oil 1 pound chorizo or andouille sausage cut into ½-inch dice ½ cup dry white wine, divided ½ cup unsalted butter ¾ cup u...

13 Chicken Noodle Soup This effortless yet soothing soup is chock full of good-for-you chicken and veggies. Setting: Slow CookMakes about 16 cups 1 medium-to-large onion, finely chopped 6 medium carrots, sliced into ¼-inch rounds 4 celery stalks, cut into ¼-inch dice 3 to 4 pound chicken, cut into 8...

14 Caldo Verde This satisfying soup of Portuguese origin is perfect on a cold winter evening. Settings: Brown/Sauté Slow Cook Makes about 12 cups 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 pound smoked Spanish chorizo, cut in half lengthwise and then cut into ½-inch slices 1 medium onion, finely chopped 8 ...

18 Green Chile Tamales Although this meal involves multiple steps, the final results are well worth the effort. Settings: Roast Brown/Sauté Slow Cook Steam Makes 25 to 30 tamales Green Chile: 2 pounds poblano peppers 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 red or yellow pepper, finely ...

19 Rib-Eye Roast We love using a homemade rub, any store bought one will do. You can even use salt, pepper and fresh herbs. Setting: RoastMakes 12 to 15 servings 1 boneless rib-eye roast, tied (about 4 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons steak and roast rub (previous recipe) 1. Rub roast a...

20 Osso Buco This Italian comfort food is beautiful served over polenta, pasta or potatoes. Delicious yet versatile! Settings: Brown/Sauté Slow Cook Makes about 6 to 8 servings 6 veal shanks (about 4 to 5 pounds total), about 1¼ inches thick, 3 to 3½ inches in diameter, tied with butcher’s twine 1 t...

21 Primavera Shrimp Sauté A colorful and light dish that takes very little time to prepare. Setting: Brown/SautéMakes about 6 servings 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 bunch broccolini (abo...

22 Sides Braised Fennel Braising is one of the most rewarding preparations of fennel. It sweetens the bitterness and really brings out the rich licorice tones. So simple with only a handful of ingredients, fennel can pair well with many different dishes from lamb to roast chicken to pork loin. Setti...

23 Buttery Dinner Rolls The recipe below instructs to use a stand mixer, but of course the dough can be made in the food processor or by hand. Baking in the multicooker produces a soft and fluffy roll, perfect for sopping up gravy or sauces. Setting: RoastMakes 12 dinner rolls ½ cup whole milk 6 tab...

26 Roasted Red Potatoes A quick and flavorful way to enjoy red potatoes. Be patient with flipping the potatoes – they brown best if they are not crowded and are left to sit in the hot cooking pot before turning. Settings: Brown/Sauté Roast Makes about 8 servings 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil...

27 Desserts Applesauce When fall comes around, nothing is better than the aroma of applesauce being made in the home. Our recipe is quite versatile – you can leave it as a chunky sauce or purée it for the more common smooth version. Setting: Slow CookMakes about 8 cups 4 pounds apples, cored and cut...

28 Cannoli Cheesecake We make many cheesecakes in the Test Kitchen, and still one of our favorite methods (which happens to be the easiest and most foolproof) is slow cooked. To offer the palate some new, fun flavors, we made a cheesecake that is nice and creamy with the flavor of cannoli filling. S...

29 Dense Chocolate Cake This is our version of the still-popular flourless chocolate cake. It takes little time to prepare, and best of all you don’t need to turn on the oven! Setting: Slow CookMakes one 8-inch cake (about 12 servings) ½ tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature (for pan) ½ cup (...

30 Dulce de Leche Although this is readily available in most supermarkets, it is quite simple to make your own. The longer you cook it, the richer and more concentrated the caramel flavor gets. Setting: Brown/SautéMakes about 1½ cups 2 cans (13-ounce) nonfat sweetened condensed milk pinch sea or kos...

31 New York-Style Cheesecake There are countless variations for this basic recipe. You can reserve ¼ of the batter and stir in cocoa powder (then add it back into the rest) to make a chocolate swirl. Once it is cooked you can top it with fresh fruit or fruit preserves, or you can drizzle with chocol...

12 WARRANTY Limited Three-Y ear Warranty This warranty is available to consumers only . Y ou are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart ® Cook Central ™ Multicooker that was purchased at r etail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise requir ed under applicable law, this warranty is no...

10 Error Codes - - - - - - - (flashing) indicates that the pot has been removed fr om the unit or is not seated properly . The heater will turn of f temporarily if the pot is removed to avoid damage. Once the pot is retur ned, the unit should resume cooking. Note: If the pot is out of place for over...

9 COOKING GUIDELINES Slow Cooking Modes Three cooking modes, Simmer , Low and High, give you the opportunity to prepar e a wider variety of dishes. Y ou will usually want to use the Simmer or Low setting for r ecipes that cook longer . If you’r e starting a dish later in the day , select the High se...

7 rack and arrange on a cutting board or platter for serving. • Foods like meats and poultry benefit by browning first on all sides to caramelize the exterior and lock in flavors. • For easy food release, spray roasting rack with nonstick cooking spray before roasting. • Baked goods like cakes and b...

6 CLEANING & CARE All removable parts ar e dishwasher safe. 1. Unplug unit and allow it to cool completely before cleaning. 2. Never immerse unit in water or other liquids. 3. To clean the housing and contr ol panel, simply wipe with a clean damp cloth. 4. W ash cooking pot, lid and rack with wa...

5 NOTE: If you br own ingredients befor e switching to slow cooking, the unit is already on, so Step 5 is not necessary . 6. When slow cooking on High, Low or Simmer , the unit will beep five times at the end of the cooking time and will automatically switch to the Keep Warm setting for 8 hours. 7. ...

4 OPERA TION Cooking is simple with the Cook Central ™ 4-in-1 Multicooker . Use the slow cooker as you would a normal slow cooker , the roaster as you would a normal oven and brown/sauté as you would a skillet. 1. Select your cooking function. 2. Set your desir ed cooking time and temperature. 3. Pr...

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Recipe Booklet Reverse Side E IB-10299 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always r ead the instruction book carefully befor e using. Cook Central ™ 4-in-1 Multicooker MSC-800 Series