Cuisinart PSC-650C - Slow Cooker- User Manual

6 ■ 7 Introduction Get ready to slow down and enjoy meals! Your Cuisinart ® Slow Cooker is designed to have your favourite one-pot recipes ready and waiting for you. Slow cooking is a traditional method that tenderizes meats and melds flavours to produce delicious family dinners and easy, relaxing s...

6 ■ Tips & Hints 9 - 11 Important Guidelines 12 Suggested Foods 13 List of Recipes 14 - 15 Starters/Beverages/Miscellaneous 16 - 18 Soups & Stocks 19 - 26 Stews & Chilis 27 - 31 Entrées & Sauces 32 - 47 Side Dishes 48 - 58 Desserts 59 - 71 Contents ■

6 1 ■ 1 Important Guidelines › The Slow Cooker should always be at least half full for best cooking results; however, the Slow Cooker should never be more than three-quarters full or about 1 ½ inch (3.75 cm) from the top rim. › Because the Slow Cooker heats and cooks at low temperatures, food should...

6 1 ■ 1 Suggested Foods Meats Beef / Veal: Choose cuts that are full of flavour and benefit from braising. › Arm pot roast › Beef brisket or corned beef brisket › Beef short ribs › Bottom round roast › Chuck or rump roast › Chuck shoulder steak › Veal shanks Pork: Less tender cuts work best – the le...

6 1 ■ 1 Starters/Beverages/Miscellaneous › Spinach, Gruyère & Artichoke Dip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 › Mulled Cider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 › Irish Oatme...

6 1 ■ Mulled Cider 4 quarts (3.8 L) fresh unpasteurized apple cider 6 slices peeled, fresh ginger, each about the size of a quarter 4 whole cinnamon sticks 1 whole orange, unpeeled, sliced ½ cup (125 ml) brown sugar 1½ teaspoons (7 L) whole cloves 1 teaspoon (5 ml) whole allspice berries Makes 4 qua...

6 1 ■ S tarterS /B everageS /M iScellaneouS Irish Oatmeal cooking spray 2 cups (500 ml) steel-cut Irish Oatmeal 2 quarts (1.9 L) water 1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt Makes 8 servings Lightly coat the interior of the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart ® Slow Cooker with cooking spray. Place oatmeal, water a...

6 0 ■ S oupS & S tockS Spanish Bean Soup with Chorizo ½ pound (225 g) dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 1 ham hock [12 ounces (340 g)] or left-over ham bone 12 ounces new potatoes [1 to 1½-inch (2.5-3.75 cm) size], halved or quartered 3 teaspoons (15 ml) olive oil, divided 8 ounces (228 g) onions...

6 1 ■ S oupS & S tockS Caramelized Onion Soup 4 pounds (1.8 kg) onions, peeled and sliced 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1½ teaspoons (7 ml) kosher salt 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon (15 ml) brown sugar...

6 ■ S oupS & S tockS Sausage & Lentil Soup with Tortellini 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil 2 pounds (1 kg) turkey or chicken Italian sausage links 12 ounces (340 g) mushrooms, cleaned and quartered 1½ cups (375 ml) dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained 12 ounces (340 g) yellow ...

6 ■ S oupS & S tockS Classic Split Pea Soup 2 garlic cloves, peeled 8 ounces (227 g) onion, peeled and chopped 1 celery rib, top off, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces 12 ounces (340 g) all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into 3-inch (7.5 cm) lengths 12 ounces (340 g) carrots, peeled and peeled a...

6 ■ S oupS & S tockS Tomato Soup 4 cans [14 ounces (397 g) each] diced tomatoes, juices drained 3 garlic cloves peeled, and chopped 1 large onion, peeled, and chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 medium celery stalks, tops removed, chopped 4 cups (1 L) chicken or vegetable stock 1 bay leaf 1 teas...

6 ■ S oupS & S tockS Brown Beef Stock 2½ pounds (1.13 kg) beef and/or veal bones 1 pound (454 g) beef chuck or other stew beef, in 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes 2 large carrots, peeled, cut into 3-inch (7.5 cm) lengths 2 ribs celery, cut into 3-inch (7.5 cm) lengths 2 large onions, peeled and quartered ...

6 6 ■ S oupS & S tockS Chicken Stock 4 pounds (1.8 kg) chicken wings and/or backs 2 medium onions, peeled and quartered 2 celery stalks, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) lengths 2 carrots, peeled, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) lengths 2 leeks, trimmed, halved lengthwise, cleaned 2 parsnips, peeled, cut into 2-in...

6 7 ■ S oupS & S tockS Roasted Vegetable Stock 3 large carrots, peeled, cut into 3-inch (7.5 cm) lengths 2 celery stalks, cleaned, cut into 3-inch (7.5 cm) lengths 2 leeks, roots removed, trimmed to in-clude 2 inches (5 cm) of green, cut in half lengthwise and cleaned 2 large onions [6 ounces (1...

6 ■ S tewS & c hiliS White Chili with Chicken 1 pound (454 g) white beans cooking spray 1 tablespoon (15 ml) good quality olive oil 2 cups (500 ml) chopped onions 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped garlic 5 cups (1.25 L) low-sodium chicken stock 1½ pounds (680 g) chicken breast meat, cut into 1-inch (...

6 ■ S tewS & c hiliS Beef Chili for a Crowd cooking spray 2 teaspoons (10 ml) good quality olive oil 1½ pounds (680 g) onions, peeled and finely chopped 6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 2 teaspoons (10 ml) kosher salt ½ teaspoon (2 ml) freshly ground pepper 3 pounds (1.36 kg) lean ground beef ...

6 0 ■ S tewS & c hiliS Heart Smart Turkey Chili 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil, divided 4 pounds (1.8 kg) lean ground turkey (7% fat) 6 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1½ pounds (680 g) Spanish onions, peeled and chopped 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chili powder 1 tablespoon (15 ...

6 1 ■ S tewS & c hiliS Mediterranean Seafood Stew ½ pound (227 g) small new potatoes, skin on, whole 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 2 large onions, peeled, cut into quarters, with root ends intact (to hold them together) 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil 2 cans [14 ounces (397 g) ...

6 ■ S tewS & c hiliS Seafood Chili 3 cups (750 ml) chopped onion 6 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chili powder 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oregano 2 teaspoons (10 ml) grou...

6 ■ e ntr É eS & S auceS Chicken Cacciatore 12 ounces (340 g) yellow onion, peeled and cut vertically into ½-inch (1.25 cm) thick slices 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut lengthwise into ½-inch (1.25 cm) thick slices 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut lengthwise into ½-inch (1.25 cm) th...

6 ■ e ntr É eS & S auceS Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic 4 pounds (1.8 kg) chicken thighs (about 16), skinless, bone-in 2 teaspoons (10 ml) herbes de Provence ¼ teaspoon (1 ml) red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt ½ teaspoon (2 ml) freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fre...

6 ■ e ntr É eS & S auceS Barbecue Beef Brisket 1 beef brisket, approximately 4-4½ pounds (1.8 - 2 kg) 2 tablespoons (30 ml) light or dark packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons (10 ml) Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons (10 ml) freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ...

6 6 ■ e ntr É eS & S auceS Barbecue Sauce 2 teaspoons (10 ml) unsalted butter 1 cup (250 ml) finely chopped onion 1 garlic clove, peeled, finely chopped 2 cups (500 ml) tomato ketchup 1 cup (250 ml) water ¼ cup (63 ml) tomato paste (salt-free) ¼ cup (63 ml) cider vinegar ¹∕³ cup (83 ml) molasses...

6 7 ■ e ntr É eS & S auceS Dilled Pot Roast ¹∕³ cup (83 ml) unbleached, all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt ¼ teaspoon (1 ml) freshly ground pepper 4 pounds (1.8 kg) beef roast, rump, chuck or arm cut 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vegetable oil 3 tablespoons (45 ml) Dijon-style mustard 3 onion...

6 ■ e ntr É eS & S auceS New England Short Ribs ½ cup (125 ml) unbleached, all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt ½ teaspoon (2 ml) freshly ground pepper 4-4½ pounds (1.8 - 2 kg) short ribs 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil 1 pound (454 g) onions, peeled and cut into ½-inch dice 1 poun...

6 ■ e ntr É eS & S auceS (continued) Corned Beef with Vegetables First Cooking cooking spray 4 pounds (1.8 kg) corned beef, first cut (flat) 2 onions, peeled and cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces 2 celery stalks with tops, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pi...

6 1 ■ e ntr É eS & S auceS Pulled Pork Barbecue 5 pounds (2.27 kg) bone-in country-style spare ribs 1½ teaspoons (7 ml) kosher salt 1 teaspoon (5 ml) freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika 1 pound (454 g) onions, peeled and thickly sliced 2 cups (500 ml) water 2-3 cups (500 - 750 ...

6 ■ e ntr É eS & S auceS Braised Veal Shanks 6 sprigs parsley 6 veal shanks (about 4 - 4½ pounds total), about 1¼ inches (3.12 cm) thick, 3-3½ inches (7.5 - 8.75 cm) in diameter, tied 1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt ½ teaspoon (2 ml) freshly ground black pepper ½ cup (125 ml) unbleached, all-purpo...

6 ■ e ntr É eS & S auceS Penne Lasagna 1 cup (250 ml) freshly grated Parmesan 15 ounces (425 g) part-skim ricotta 1 pound (454 g) part-skim mozzarella, shredded, 1 cup (250 ml) reserved for topping 3 teaspoons (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil, divided 8 ounces (227 g) white mushrooms, sliced 1 tea...

6 7 ■ e ntr É eS & S auceS Macaroni with Four Cheeses 1 pound (454 g) elbow macaroni 4 tablespoons (60 ml) unsalted butter 4 tablespoons (60 ml) unbleached, all-purpose flour 4 cups (1 L) fat-free evaporated milk, not reconstituted 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dry ...

6 ■ e ntr É eS & S auceS Tomato Sauce 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 pound (454 g) onions, peeled, finely chopped 12 ounces (340 g) carrots, peeled, chopped 4 celery stalks, peeled, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, peeled, finely chopped 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dried basil ½ tablespoo...

6 ■ S ide d iSheS New Potatoes with Rosemary 4 pounds (1.8 kg) new potatoes, washed but left whole 2 tablespoon (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons (45 ml) finely chopped fresh rosemary 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt ½ teaspoon (2 ml) freshly ground pepper ...

6 0 ■ S ide d iSheS S ide d iSheS Warm Baked Potato Salad ²∕³ cup (167 ml) fat-free plain yogurt, strained to yield ¹∕³ cup (83 ml)* ½ cup (125 ml) lowfat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice or white balsamic vinegar ½ tablespoon (7 ml) Dijon-style mustard ½ tablespoon (7 ml) dill wee...

6 1 ■ S ide d iSheS Mashed Potato Pie 1 tablespoon (15 ml) unsalted butter, softened ¼ cup (63 ml) fresh breadcrumbs 1 cup (250 ml) freshly grated Parmesan, divided 4 cups (1 L) cooked potato pulp, or leftover mashed potatoes 2 cups (500 ml) lowfat sour cream 1 cup (250 ml) lowfat ricotta 3 large eg...

6 ■ S ide d iSheS Party Potatoes 3 pounds (1.36 kg) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces 2 teaspoons (10 ml) kosher salt, divided 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped ½ teaspoon (2 ml) freshly ground pepper ¾ cup (188 ml) lowfat sour cream 8 ...

6 ■ S ide d iSheS Butternut Squash & Mushroom Scallop 1 ounce (28 g) Parmesan, cut in half 2½ ounces (71 g) bread, about 3 slices, crusts on, torn into quarters 1 teaspoon (5 ml) thyme 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter, divided 2 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half 2 shallots, peeled and c...

6 ■ S ide d iSheS Ratatouille 1½ pounds (750 g) eggplant, cut into ½-inch (1.25 cm) dice 1½ teaspoons (7 ml) kosher salt, divided 1 pound (454 g) zucchini, cut into ½-inch (1.25 cm) half moons 1 pound (454 g) yellow summer squash, cut into ½-inch (1.25 cm) dice 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded...

6 ■ S ide d iSheS Roasted Beet Salad 3 pounds (1.36 kg) fresh beets 3 tablespoons (45 ml) white balsamic vinegar or fruit flavoured vinegar 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon-style mustard ¼ teaspoon (1 ml) kosher salt ¹∕ 8 teaspoon (0.5 ml) freshly ground pepper 4 tablespoons (60 ml) vegetable oil 2 tablespoo...

6 6 ■ S ide d iSheS Stewed Green Beans and Tomatoes 2 pounds (908 g) green beans 8 ounces (227 g) onion, peeled and chopped 2 garlic clove, peeled and chopped 2 tablespoon (30 m) fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried basil ½ teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt 2 cans [14 ounces (397 g) each]...

6 7 ■ S ide d iSheS Sweet Potatoes & Apples 3 pounds (1.36 kg) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼-inch (0.6 cm) slices 4 tablespoons (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon (5 ml) herbs de Provence, divided 1 teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt ½ teaspoon (2 ml) freshly ground pepper cooking spray...

6 ■ S ide d iSheS Vegetable Tian 8 ounces (227 g) fresh breadcrumbs ½ cup (125 ml) chopped parsley leaves 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped ½ ounce (14 g) Parmesan cheese, grated 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon (15 ml) unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried thyme...

6 ■ S ide d iSheS Wild Mushroom Ragout cooking spray 2 ounces (56 g) dried mushrooms (shiitake, porcini) 10 ounces (283 g) mixed wild mushrooms (shiitake, cremini, oyster, chanterelle) 3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter, divided 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil, divided 1½ cups (375 m...

6 60 ■ d eSSertS Ginger Poached Pears juice of 1 lemon 3 cans ginger ale 4 strips lemon peel, 2 x ½" (5 x 1.25 cm), bitter white pith removed 12 slices (size of a quarter) resh ginger 8 medium pears (Bartlett, Anjou, or Bosc), slightly underripe, but fragrant – with stems ¼ cup (63 ml) chopped c...

6 61 ■ d eSSertS Honey Yogurt Cream 8 ounces (227 g) fat-free vanilla yogurt 8 ounces (227 g) light sour cream 2-3 tablespoons (30 - 45 ml) honey 1½ teaspoons (7 ml) vanilla extract ½ teaspoon (2 ml) almond extract Place vanilla yogurt in a yogurt strainer or strainer lined with a coffee filter. Let...

6 6 ■ d eSSertS Stewed Rhubarb 4 pounds (1.8 kg) fresh rhubarb stalks, washed and dried 2 cups (500 ml) granulated sugar Makes 8 cups (2 L) Slice rhubarb ¼ to ½-inch (0.6 - 1.25 cm) thick. Place rhubarb in the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart ® Slow Cooker and stir in the sugar. Let stand at room temper...

6 6 ■ d eSSertS Baked Apples 1 cup (250 ml) packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cinnamon ½ teaspoon (2 ml) freshly grated nutmeg ¹∕ ³ cup (83 ml) dried cherries or cranberries ¹∕ ³ cup (83 ml) raisins ¹∕ ³ cup (83 ml) slivered almonds, lightly toasted 6 large baking apples (Rome, Granny Smith, Brae...

6 6 ■ d eSSertS Apple Streusel Cheesecake ½ teaspoon (2 ml)+ 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter, divided 1 apple, peeled and cored, cut in quarters 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice 1½ teaspoons (7 ml) ground cinnamon ½ cup (125 ml) brown sugar + 1 tablespoon (15 ml), divided 1 cup (250 ml) vanilla wafers ...

6 6 ■ d eSSertS Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake ½ teaspoon (2 ml) + 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter, divided ¼ cup (63 ml) lightly toasted, finely chopped hazelnuts ²∕³ cup (167 ml) chocolate cookie crumbs 1 cup (250 ml) lowfat ricotta 12 ounces (340 g) lowfat cream cheese ½ cup (125 ml) granulated sugar ...

6 66 ■ d eSSertS Chocolate Terrine 1 pound (454 g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 1½ cups (375 ml) half-and-half 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons (45 ml) Kahlúa ® or other liqueur Chocolate Glaze Makes 16 servings Line a loaf pan, 8½ x 4½ x 3 inches (21.25 x 11.25 x 7.5 cm), w...

6 67 ■ Applesauce 4 pounds (1.8 kg) red apples*, washed 2 lemons, juiced sugar, optional cinnamon, optional Makes about 7 cups (1.75 L) Core apples, but do not peel. Cut into 2-inch (5 cm) chunks. Mix lemon juice with enough water to make 1 cup (250 ml).Add the apples and water mixture to Cuisinart ...

6 6 ■ d eSSertS Chocolate Pudding Cake 1 teaspoon (5 ml) unsalted butter, room temperature ¹∕³ cup (83 ml) unsalted butter, melted 1¼ cups (312) granulated sugar, divided 1 cup (250 ml) unbleached, all-purpose flour ¼ cups (63 ml) + 3 tablespoons (95 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder, divided 2 teaspoons...

6 70 ■ d eSSertS French Vanilla Rice Pudding cooking spray 2 cups (500 ml) Arborio rice, uncooked 5 cans [12 ounces (340 g) each] fat free evaporated milk (not reconstituted) 2 cans [14 ounces (397 g) each] lite coconut milk ½ cup (125 ml) water 1 ²∕³ cups (415 ml) granulated sugar 1 vanilla bean, s...

6 71 ■ d eSSertS Peach Cobbler 2 pounds (1 kg) fresh peaches, skinned, (or frozen and defrosted) cut into ½-inch (1.25 cm) slices ¼ cup (63 ml) packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon (15 ml) instant tapioca 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground ginger 2 cups (500 ml) prepared granola, without fruit 2 tablespoons (30 ml...

6 7 ■ d eSSertS Winter Fruit Crisp Fruit cooking spray 7 ounces (198 g) mixed dried fruits (apples, pears, apricots, dried plums) 2 large Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1 ∕ 8 -inch (0.3 cm) squares 3 Bosc pears, peeled, cored and cut into 1 ∕ 8 -inch (0.3 cm) squares 1 cup (250 ...