Cuisinart 07CU26323, BRK User Manual

Instruction

Booklet

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Cuisinart™ Brick Oven

BRK Series

RECIPES

Appetizers & Breads

Banana Pecan Crumb Muffins ................... 3

Orange-Anise Scones ................................ 3

Buttermilk Blueberry Crumb Cake ............. 4

Roasted Eggplant and Sweet Pepper

Crostini ....................................................... 4

Spinach, Gorgonzola & Artichoke Dip ....... 5

Gougères .................................................... 5

Asparagus, Mushroom & Fontina Quiche . . 6

Popovers .................................................... 6

French Boule .............................................. 7

Walnut Rosemary Bread with Raisins ........ 8

Pumpernickel Raisin Bread ........................ 8

Buttery Dinner Rolls ................................... 8

Focaccia Romana ...................................... 9

Pizza

Pizza Dough ............................................. 10

Grape Tomato Margherita Pizza ............... 10

Classic Neapolitan Pizza .......................... 10

Pizza Bianca ............................................. 11

Pizza with Italian Sweet Sausage and

Garlic Spinach .......................................... 11

Veggie Pizza ............................................. 12

Pizza with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Artichokes,

Goat Cheese and Fresh Mozzarella ......... 12

Entrées

Roasted Stuffed Peppers ......................... 13

Herb Roasted Chicken ............................. 14

Hoisin Glazed Cornish Hens .................... 14

Standing Rib Roast .................................. 15

Rack of Lamb with Parmesan and

Herb Crust ............................................... 15

Herb Roasted Leg of Lamb ...................... 16

Rosemary Sage Pork Roast ..................... 16

Simply Roasted Salmon and Fennel ........ 17

Desserts

Pâte Sucrée .............................................. 17

Fresh Berry Tart ........................................ 18

Pâte Brisée ............................................... 18

Classic Apple Pie ..................................... 18

Chocolate Soufflé Cake ........................... 19

Mascarpone Lemon Squares ................... 20

Please see Instruction Booklet, page 5, for
information about oven rack positions, as
referred to in recipes that follow.

Side Dishes

Roasted Asparagus .................................. 13

Butternut Squash and Potato Gratin ....... 13

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Banana Pecan Crumb

Muffins

These muffins are a great way

to use over-ripe bananas.

Makes 6 large muffins

cooking spray
Crumb topping:
¼ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold

and cubed
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1 pinch table salt

Muffin batter:
1 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon table salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 small, ripe banana, mashed
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup whole milk
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 large egg, slightly beaten
¼ cup pecans, toasted and chopped

Preheat Cuisinart™ Brick oven to 400°F on
the bake setting with the rack in position A.
Lightly coat a 6-cup regular muffin pan with
nonstick cooking spray.

Prepare the crumb topping. In a small bowl,
mix the first 6 ingredients together with a
fork, and reserve.

In a small bowl, mix the flour, baking powder,
salt, and cinnamon; reserve.

In a large bowl, mix the banana, brown
sugar, milk, oil and egg using a Cuisinart®
Hand Mixer. Mix on medium speed until well
blended. Add the flour mixture and nuts and
mix with a fork until just mixed. Spoon evenly
into prepared muffin cups and top with the
reserved crumb topping.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 to
20 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted
comes out clean. To ensure even color, turn
muffin pan halfway through baking.

Nutritional information per muffin:

Calories 364 (50% from fat) • carb. 41g • pro. 5g

• fat 21g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 47mg • sod. 274mg

• calc. 42mg • fiber 2g

Orange-Anise Scones

High in calcium, these scones are a perfect

Makes 8 scones

2½ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons granulated sugar,

2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons freshly ground star anise

1 teaspoon table salt
1 tablespoon orange zest (1 orange)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold

1

⁄3 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

2

⁄3 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Preheat the Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 350°F
on the bake setting with the rack in position
A. Line the baking tray with parchment paper.

Place the flour, 3 tablespoons of sugar, baking
powder, star anise, salt, and zest in the work
bowl of a Cuisinart® Food Processor fitted with
the metal chopping blade. Process 10 seconds.
Add the butter to the work bowl and pulse until
the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Pour the mixture onto a clean counter/large
cutting board and add the blueberries. Make
a well in the center of the dry mixture. Whisk
the buttermilk and egg together and slowly
pour the mixture, ¼ at a time, into the well of
the dry ingredients. After each addition use
a pastry cutter to mix the dough together.
Continue to slowly add the liquids to the
dough and mix until the mixture is moist, but
not a wet dough.

Form the dough into a 10-inch long cylinder.
Using a sharp knife, cut into 8 even pieces.
Place on prepared baking sheet. Brush each
scone with heavy cream and the reserved
sugar. Bake in preheated oven for about 20
minutes or until golden brown. To ensure even
color, turn baking tray halfway through baking.

Let cool before serving.

*May substitute allspice if star anise is
unavailable.

way to jump start the day.

divided

(4 pods)*

and cubed

(optional)

Nutritional information per scone:

Calories 278 (36% from fat) • carb. 39g • pro. 6g

• fat 11g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 56mg • sod. 448mg

• calc. 110mg • fiber 1g

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Buttermilk Blueberry

Crumb Cake

Makes one 8-inch cake, or 12 servings

cooking spray
Crumb topping:
½ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch table salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold

and cubed

Muffin Batter:
11⁄3 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon table salt

1

⁄3 cup unsalted butter, cut into 5

pieces

½ cup + 3 tablespoons granulated

sugar
1 large egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1

⁄3 cup buttermilk

1¼ cups fresh blueberries

Preheat the Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 350°F
on the bake setting with the rack in position
A. Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking pan
with nonstick cooking spray. Reserve.

Combine the first 7 ingredients in the work
bowl of a Cuisinart® Food Processor fitted
with the metal chopping blade. Pulse 3 to
4 times, until the mixture is just combined.
Reserve.

In a small bowl, mix together the flour, baking
soda, and salt. Reserve.

Place the butter and sugar in a medium bowl
and mix with a Cuisinart® Hand Mixer until
light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add the egg
and vanilla and beat until fully combined. Add
the reserved dry ingredients, 1⁄3 at a time, and
the buttermilk, 1⁄3 at time, alternating the two
starting with the buttermilk and ending with
the dry ingredients. Pour the batter into the
prepared pan. Make a layer of the blueberries
on top of the batter, slightly pressing them
down. Cover evenly with the reserved crumb
topping.

Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes,
or until a cake tester inserted into the cake
comes out clean.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 243 (35% from fat) • carb. 37g • pro. 3g

• fat 10g • sat. fat • 6g • chol. 42mg • sod. 182mg

• calc. 23mg • fiber 1g

Roasted Eggplant and
Sweet Pepper Crostini

Makes 12 crostini

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil,

divided

1 small Italian eggplant, about 8

ounces, cut into ½-inch dice

½ large red bell pepper (about 3 to 4

ounces), cut into ½-inch dice

½ large yellow bell pepper (about 3 to

4 ounces), cut into ½-inch dice

2 ounces sweet onion, cut into

½- inch dice
3 garlic cloves, divided and smashed
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon basil, very thinly sliced

(or chiffonade)
12 ½-inch slices of rustic Italian bread

with a tight crumb

Preheat Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 375°F on
bake with rack in position B. Line the baking
tray with aluminum foil and coat with 2
teaspoons of olive oil.

Toss the eggplant, red pepper, yellow pepper,
onion, and 2 of the garlic cloves in a mixing
bowl with 2½ tablespoons of olive oil, salt,
and pepper. Pour out onto prepared baking
sheet. Bake for about 40 to 50 minutes,
tossing vegetables every 10 to 15 minutes.
Vegetables should be very soft and slightly
browned.

Once vegetables are done cooking toss with
chopped basil in mixing bowl. Taste and
adjust seasonings accordingly.

Rub bread slices with remaining garlic clove
and brush with remaining olive oil. Toast
slices in oven-flipping bread once so that the
crostini are an even golden brown on both
sides, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Top crostini with warm eggplant and pepper
topping and serve immediately.

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Note: Eggplant can be made ahead and
stored in refrigerator tightly sealed. For best
results, bring eggplant to room temperature
before serving.

Nutritional information per 2 crostini:

Calories 255 (57% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 7g

• fat 16g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 7mg • sod 384mg

• calc. 125mg • fiber 2g

Spinach, Gorgonzola,

Artichoke Dip

Our French Boule (recipe on page 7) is a

perfect match for this delicious dip.

Makes 2 quarts, approximately 32 servings

cooking spray
2 ounces Parmesan, cut into ½-inch

cubes
1 clove garlic
1 ounce shallots
16 ounces cream cheese, room

temperature, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup evaporated milk
16 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and

dried thoroughly
3 ounces Gorgonzola, crumbled
2 cans (15 ounces each) artichoke

hearts, drained and dried thoroughly
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Preheat the Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 375°F
on the bake setting with the rack in position
A. Lightly coat a 2-quart ceramic soufflé/
baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Reserve.

Assemble a Cuisinart® Food Processor with
the metal chopping blade. With the machine
running, drop the Parmesan through the
feed tube and process until finely chopped;
place in small bowl and reserve. With the
food processor running, add the garlic
and shallot through the feed tube; process
until chopped. Add the cream cheese and
evaporated milk; process until creamy and
smooth. Crumble the spinach over the cream
cheese. Add the reserved Gorgonzola and

2

⁄3 of the Parmesan; pulse about 10 times,
or until well blended. Scrape the work bowl.
Add the reserved artichoke hearts and red
pepper flakes; pulse another 10 times.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish;
sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan. Place
in the preheated oven and bake for about 20

to 30 minutes, or until just browned on top
and heated through.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 61 (56% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 4g

• fat 4g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 9mg • sod. 231mg

• calc. 86mg • fiber 1g

Gougères

Although Gruyère is the classic ingredient

for gougères, you may substitute your

favorite cheese.

Makes one hundred 1-inch gougères

½ cup water
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt or table salt
½ teaspoon sugar
½ cup + 2 tablespoons unbleached,

all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, + 2 more if necessary
1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded and

divided
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt or table salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne
¼ teaspoon paprika

Preheat the Cuisinart® Brick Oven to 500°F
on the convection bake setting with the
baking stone on the bottom rack in position
A. Preheat baking stone for at least 30
minutes. Line the baking tray with parchment
paper.

Place the water, butter, salt and sugar in a
medium saucepan and set over medium heat.
Once the mixture comes to a boil, remove
from heat and stir in all of the flour. Return
to the burner and raise the heat to medium­high. Using a wooden spoon, continuously
stir the mixture until it dries out. You will
know it is done when the dough leaves a
thick hard film on the bottom of the pot.

Remove from heat and put mixture into a
medium-large mixing bowl. Beat the dough
with a Cuisinart® Hand Mixer on a low speed
to release steam and cool. Once the dough
has cooled, after about 2 to 3 minutes, start
adding the eggs, one at a time, mixing each
until fully incorporated before adding the
next. The dough is ready when it becomes
a pale yellow color, and will drop from the
beater in a slow and steady stream. If the
dough is too thick, beat the remaining two

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eggs together and slowly begin to add them
with the beaters running. Be sure not to
make the dough too runny or it will not hold
its shape.

Stir in ½ cup of Gruyère and the spices. Pour
the batter into a large pastry bag fitted with
a small to medium sized round tip. Pipe the
gougère dough into 1-inch rounds, leaving
½-inch around each one on the prepared
baking sheet. Top each one with a pinch of
the reserved Gruyère. Place the tray on the
preheated stone in the oven, and turn the
oven off. Let the gougères sit in the oven
for 10 minutes. Lower the heat to 300°F and
turn the oven back on. Let bake for 20 to
25 minutes, or until the gougères are hollow
and nicely browned, and not wet inside. To
ensure even color, turn baking sheet halfway
through baking.

Serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving

Calories 82 (66% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 4g

• fat 6g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 19mg • sod. 97mg

• calc. 116mg • fiber 0g

(five, 1-inch gourgès):

Asparagus, Mushroom

& Fontina Quiche

Great for a Sunday brunch, this quiche will

Makes one 9-inch deep-dish quiche, 8 -12
servings

½ recipe pâte brisée dough (page 17)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter,

1 cup asparagus, cut into ½-inch

1 cup mushrooms, halved and sliced
1¼ cup whole milk
1¼ cup heavy cream
4 large eggs
½ teaspoon table salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 ounces fontina

Preheat Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 350°F on
the bake setting fitted with the baking stone
on a rack in position A. Preheat stone for
at least 30 minutes. Roll out the dough into
a 10-inch disc that is about 1⁄8 inch thick.
Fit into an ungreased 9-inch, 1½ quart,
ceramic pie baker. Chill in refrigerator for
about 20 minutes. Using a fork, prick the

please any crowd.

or olive oil

pieces

dough evenly all over but make sure not to
go entirely through the dough. Line the shell
with parchment and weigh down with dried
beans or rice. Bake in preheated oven for 15
to 20 minutes, or until the dough underneath
the parchment is no longer wet. Remove
the beans/rice and parchment and continue
baking until the shell is golden brown.
Remove; chill; reserve.

While the shell is baking, place the butter/
olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add
the asparagus and mushrooms and sauté
over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes,
or until the asparagus is bright and just
softened. Reserve.

In a medium bowl, mix the milk, cream,
eggs, salt and pepper. Using a Cuisinart®
Hand Mixer fitted with the whisk attachment,
whip the mixture on high for 30 seconds
to 1 minute. Spread the asparagus and
mushrooms evenly on the bottom of the
cooled tart shell. Pour in the liquid mixture
and top with the fontina.

Bake on the preheated baking stone for 40 to
60 minutes, or until the quiche has browned
on top and is just set.

Nutritional information per serving

Calories 215 (68% from fat) • carb. 11g • pro. 7g

• fat 16g • sat. fat 8g • chol. 115mg • sod. 233mg

• calc. 106mg • fiber 1g

(based on 12 servings):

Popovers

Pair this easy side dish with our

Standing Rib Roast (page 13), using

the roast’s fat drippings instead of butter.

Makes 6 popovers

¾ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
¾ cup evaporated fat-free milk, or

reduced fat milk
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon butter, melted (may

substitute with fat from rib roast)
½ teaspoon of salt

Place all ingredients into a medium-sized
bowl. Using a Cuisinart® Hand Mixer, mix
on low for about 10 seconds. Increase the
speed to high and beat until the batter is
smooth. Cover; let sit for 30 to 40 minutes.

Preheat the Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 450°F
on the convection bake or bake setting fitted
with the baking stone on a rack in position A.

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Preheat stone for at least 30 minutes. Heavily
butter, or coat with nonstick cooking spray,
six 5-ounce ramekins. Fill each ramekin
with about 1⁄3 cup of batter. Place in the
oven directly on the stone and bake for 30
minutes. Lower the heat to 350°F and bake
an additional 20 minutes. Remove from oven
and carefully unmold from ramekins. Serve
immediately.

Nutritional information per popover:

Calories 124 (28% from fat) • carb. 16g • pro. 6g

• fat 4g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 76mg • sod. 170mg

• calc. 104mg • fiber 0g

French Boule

Makes 1 large round loaf, approximately
12 se r vings

2½ teaspoons active dry yeast

1

⁄3 cup warm (105°-110°F) water
4 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons fine sea salt or table salt
1 cup cold water
cornmeal for dusting

Dissolve the yeast in the 1⁄3 cup of warm
water. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes, or until
mixture is foamy. Add the flour and salt to the
work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor
fitted with the dough blade. Process for 10
seconds. With the machine running, add the
warm water with yeast and then the cold
water in a slow stream and process until a
dough ball forms. Continue processing for
1 to 2 minutes to knead the dough.

Lightly flour the top of the dough and remove
from bowl. Shape it into a smooth ball and
place in a lightly floured 1-gallon sealable
plastic bag. Squeeze the air out and seal
the bag. Let rise in a warm place until it has
doubled, about 1 to 1½ hours.

Put the dough on a lightly floured table and
punch it down to release air. Let it rest 5
minutes. Shape into a round loaf and place
on a cornmeal-dusted baking sheet or peel.
Cover lightly with oiled plastic wrap and
allow to rise until doubled, about 30 to 40
minutes.

Preheat the Cuisinart® Brick oven to 400°F
on the convection bake or bake setting fitted
with the baking stone on a rack in position
A. Preheat the baking stone for at least 30
minutes.

Using a serrated knife, cut a cross ¼-inch
deep on the top of the loaf.

Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until nicely
browned and sounds hollow when tapped.
Let cool completely before serving.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 153 (3% from fat) • carb. 32g • pro. 5g

• fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 224mg

• calc. 7mg • fiber 1g

Walnut Rosemary Bread

with Raisins

Makes 1 small round loaf, approximately 16
servings

½ teaspoon active dry yeast
½ cup + 2 tablespoons warm water
1¼ cups unbleached, bread flour, plus

more for dusting
½ cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons rye flour
1 teaspoon fine sea salt or table salt
½ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup golden raisins, or any similar

dried fruit
¼ cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
cornmeal for dusting

Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Let
stand 3 to 5 minutes, or until mixture is
foamy. Add the flours, salt, and olive oil
to the work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food
Processor fitted with the dough blade.
Process for 10 seconds. With the machine
running, slowly add the water and yeast
mixture through the feed tube and process
until it forms a dough ball. Continue
processing for 1 to 2 minutes to knead the
dough.

Lightly flour the top of the dough and remove
from bowl. Shape it into a smooth ball and
place in a lightly floured 1-gallon sealable
plastic bag. Squeeze the air out and seal
the bag. Let rise in a warm place until it has
doubled, about 1 to 1½ hours.

Put the dough on a lightly floured table and
punch it down to release air. Let it rest 5
minutes. Stretch the dough into an 8-inch
square. Place the raisins and walnuts on top
and knead until fully incorporated, 2 to 4
minutes. Shape into a round loaf and place

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on a cornmeal-dusted baking sheet or peel.
Cover lightly with oiled plastic wrap and
allow to rise until doubled, about 30 to 40
minutes.

Preheat the Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 450°F
on the convection bake or bake setting fitted
with the baking stone on a rack in position
A. Preheat stone for at least 30 minutes.
Using a serrated knife cut a star, ¼-inch
deep, on the top of the loaf. Bake on the
preheated stone for 30 minutes. Reduce the
temperature to 425°F and continue to bake
for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until
the loaf sounds hollow when tapped and
the internal temperature reads 205°F on an
instant-read thermometer.

Let bread fully cool before serving.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 73 (18% from fat) • carb. 13g • pro. 2g

• fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 147mg

• calc. 9mg • fiber 1g

Pumpernickel Raisin

Bread

Makes 1 large loaf, approximately
24 ser ving s

2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
1¼ cups warm (105°-110°F) water
¼ cup molasses
2¾ cups unbleached bread flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup rye flour

1

⁄3 cup cornmeal

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

powder
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
1½ teaspoons fine sea salt, or table salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¾ cup raisins
2 teaspoons caraway seeds

Dissolve the yeast in the warm water with the
molasses. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes, or until
mixture is foamy. Add the flours, cornmeal,
cocoa and espresso powders, wheat gluten,
salt, and vegetable oil to the work bowl of
the Cuisinart® Food Processor fitted with the
dough blade. Process for 10 seconds. With
the machine running, slowly add the water
and yeast mixture through the feed tube and

process until a dough ball forms. Continue
processing for 1 to 2 minutes to knead the
dough.

Lightly flour the top of the dough and remove
from bowl. Shape it into a smooth ball and
place in a 1-gallon sealable plastic bag.
Squeeze the air out and seal the bag. Let rise
in a warm place until it has doubled, about 1
to 2 hours.

Put the dough on a lightly floured table
and punch it down to release air. Let it rest
5 minutes. Stretch the dough into a large
square. Place the raisins and walnuts on top
and knead until fully incorporated, 2 to 4
minutes. Shape into a round loaf and place
on a cornmeal-dusted baking sheet or peel.
Cover lightly with oiled plastic wrap and
allow to rise until doubled, about 30 to 40
minutes.

Preheat the Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 350°F
on the convection bake or bake setting fitted
with the baking stone on a rack in position
A. Preheat stone for at least 30 minutes.
Using a serrated knife cut a star, ¼-inch
deep, on the top of the loaf. Bake for 50 to
60 minutes, until bread sounds hollow when
tapped and measures 205°F when tested
with an instant read thermometer. Transfer to
a rack to cool.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 105 (12% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 3g

• fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0g • sod. 589

• calc. 15mg • fiber 1g

Buttery Dinner Rolls

Makes 16 rolls

¾ cup whole milk, plus 1 tablespoon

for brushing

½ cup unsalted butter, plus

2 tablespoons for brushing
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon fine sea salt, or table salt
2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
¼ cup warm (105°-110°F) water
4¾ cups unbleached bread flour
1 large egg

In a microwave-safe container, scald the milk
in the microwave; stir in the ½ cup butter,
sugar and salt; reserve.

Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Let
stand 3 to 5 minutes, or until mixture is

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foamy. Add the flour to the work bowl of the
Cuisinart® Food Processor fitted with the
dough blade and process for 10 seconds.
With the machine running, slowly add the
liquids through the feed tube and process
until a dough ball forms. Continue processing
for 1 to 2 minutes to knead the dough. Shape
it into a smooth ball and place in a 1-gallon
sealable plastic bag. Squeeze the air out and
seal the bag. Let rise in a warm place until it
has doubled, about 45 to 60 minutes.

Preheat the Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 450°F
on the convection bake or bake setting fitted
with the baking stone on a rack in position
A. Preheat the stone for at least 30 minutes.
Lightly butter a 10-inch round baking pan.
Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces, about
2¼ ounces each. Roll into smooth rounds
and arrange in the prepared pan. Cover with
plastic wrap and let rise until about doubled,
about 30 to 40 minutes. Combine remaining
tablespoon of milk and butter and heat until
the butter has melted. Just before baking,
gently brush the rolls with the butter/milk
mixture. Place in preheated oven and bake
until golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Remove from pan and let cool on a rack for
about 10 minutes for serving.

For a softer roll, brush each with melted
butter just after removing from oven.

Nutritional information per serving (1 roll):

Calories 209 (38% from fat) • carb. 28g • pro. 5g

• fat 9g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 34mg • sod. 160mg

• calc. 23mg • fiber 1g

Place flour and 1 teaspoon of salt in the work
bowl of a Cuisinart® Food Processor fitted
with the dough blade; process 10 seconds to
combine. Add cold water and 2 tablespoons
of oil to the yeast mixture.

With the machine running, slowly pour the
liquid through the feed tube. Process until
a dough ball forms. Continue to let the
machine run another minute to knead.

Place the dough in a lightly floured sealable
plastic bag. Let rise in a warm place until
doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Preheat Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 400°F on
the convection bake or bake setting fitted
with the baking stone on a rack in position A.
Lightly coat the baking sheet with a non-stick
cooking spray.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface.
Roll out into a rectangle and then fit onto
the prepared pan, stretching the ends of
the dough to meet the edges of the baking
tray. Using your fingers, make indentations
in the dough over the entire surface. Brush
the dough with the remaining olive oil, and
sprinkle the salt and rosemary to cover.
Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until
puffy, about 20 minutes

Bake until golden and crisp, about 20 to 25
minutes. Let cool slightly on wire rack.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 131 (23% from fat) • carb. 22g • pro. 3g

• fat 3g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 224mg

• calc. 10mg • fiber 1g

Focaccia Romana

For another version of this Italian staple,

throw on some chopped kalamata olives.

Makes 18 servings

2½ teaspoons active dry yeast

1

⁄8 teaspoon granulated sugar

1

⁄3 cup warm (105°-110°F) water
4 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 cup cold water
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil,

divided

2 tablespoons fresh rosemary

Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm
water. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes, or until
mixture is foamy.

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Making pizza is easy in the Cuisinart™ Brick
Oven.

For best results, we recommend baking pizzas
and focaccia directly on the baking stone.
Always preheat the stone.

We strongly recommend using a pizza peel
dusted with cornmeal to place or remove pizza
in or out of the brick oven.

If a peel is not available, carefully place the
pizza directly on the preheated stone dusted
with cornmeal or prepare and bake pizza in the
provided baking tray, both methods produce
excellent results.

To prepare in baking tray: Roll and stretch
dough to desired shape to fit baking tray.
Brush with olive oil and top accordingly. Place
baking tray directly on preheated stone.

Pizza Dough

This dough freezes very well.

Makes three 12-inch pizzas - 24 servings

2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
½ cup warm (105°-110°) water
4 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour,

plus more for dusting
1½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup cold water

Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm
water. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes, or until the
mixture gets foamy.

Place the flour, salt and olive oil in the work
bowl of a Cuisinart® Food Processor fitted
with the dough blade. Pulse about 5 times to
mix; scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Add the cold water to the yeast mixture. With
the motor running, slowly pour the liquid
yeast mixture through the feed tube. Process
until a dough ball forms. Continue to let
the machine run for an additional minute to
knead. Dough will be slightly sticky.

Lightly dust a sealable plastic bag with flour.
Dust dough with flour. Place the dough into
the floured bag; squeeze out all of the air and
seal. Let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes
to 1 hour.

Nutritional information per serving (based on 1 slice

pizza assuming 8 slices per pie):

Calories 228 (9% from fat) • carb. 44g • pro. 7g

• fat 2g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 253mg

• calc. 12mg • fiber 2g

Grape Tomato

Margherita Pizza

So easy to prepare – let the kids help out

with putting on the toppings.

Makes three 12-inch pizzas, or eight
4-inch pizzas

1 recipe pizza dough
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
22⁄3 cups grape/cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup fresh basil, torn into pieces
6 ounces fresh mozzarella,

torn into pieces

Preheat Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 425°F on
the convection bake or bake setting fitted
with the baking stone on a rack in position A.
Preheat stone for at least 30 minutes.

Roll and stretch dough to desired shape.
Brush liberally with olive oil. Place on top
of preheated stone and bake for about 10
minutes, or until dough is lightly golden.

Remove dough from oven. Brush dough with
olive oil. Arrange tomatoes and basil evenly
around the dough. Top with the mozzarella.
Return to preheated oven and bake an
additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until desired
doneness has been achieved.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 355 (32% from fat) • carb. 48mg

• pro. 12g • fat 13g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 12mg

• sod. 357mg • calc. 157mg • fiber 2g

Classic

Neapolitan Pizza

Makes one 12-inch pizza

yellow cornmeal for dusting
¹∕³ recipe pizza dough
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
10 large basil leaves,

or about 20 small leaves

¾ cup pizza sauce

Preheat the Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 425°F
on the convection bake or bake setting fitted
with the baking stone on a rack in position A.
Preheat stone for at least 30 minutes.

Roll out dough on a cornmeal-dusted surface
into a 12-inch circle. Brush the outer edge of

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the dough with olive oil. Lay the mozzarella
evenly on the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
Scatter the basil on top of the cheese and
then finish with a layer of sauce.

Carefully transfer prepared pizza to the stone
in the preheated brick oven (a pizza peel
may be helpful). Bake for about 20 minutes,
until the dough is nicely browned and the
cheese is completely melted. Remove the
pizza from the oven. Cut into slices and serve
immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 176 (45% from fat) • carb. 16g • pro. 8g

fat 9g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 22mg • sod. 207mg

calc. 155mg • fiber 1g

Pizza Bianca

A favorite for all cheese lovers.

Makes one 12-inch pizza

1½ cups ricotta
2 ounces Parmesan, grated
2 medium cloves garlic, finely

chopped
1 pinch kosher or sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black

pepper
yellow cornmeal for dusting
¹∕³ recipe pizza dough
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces mozzarella, shredded

Preheat the Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 425°F
on the convection bake or bake setting fitted
with the baking stone on a rack in position A.
Preheat stone for at least 30 minutes.

In a medium-sized bowl, mix the ricotta,
Parmesan,
combined. Reserve.

Roll out dough on a cornmeal-dusted surface
into a 12-inch circle. Brush the outer edge of
the dough with olive oil. Spread the ricotta
mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1­inch border. Top the ricotta with mozzarella.

Carefully transfer the prepared pizza to the
stone in the preheated brick oven (a pizza
peel may be helpful). Bake for about 20
minutes, or until the dough is nicely browned
and the cheese is completely melted and
bubbling on top. Carefully remove the pizza
from the oven. Cut into slices and serve
immediately.

garlic, salt and pepper until well

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 286 (53% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 16g

fat 17g • sat. fat 9g • chol. 51mg • sod. 434 mg

calc. 346mg • fiber 1g

Pizza with Italian Sweet

Sausage and

Garlic Spinach

Makes one 12-inch pizza

2 teaspoons olive oil
6 ounces fresh Italian sweet sausage,

casings removed
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
8 packed cups fresh spinach,

washed and dried
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
¼ cup dry white wine
yellow cornmeal for dusting
¹∕³ recipe pizza dough
½ cup pizza sauce
8 ounces mozzarella, shredded
1 ounce Parmesan, grated
extra virgin olive oil for brushing

Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium
heat. When oil shimmers across the pan
add the sausage. Break up sausage into
small pieces with a wooden spoon while it is
cooking. Once sausage is completely cooked
through, remove from pan and reserve.

Pour off all but 1 teaspoon of fat and add
the chopped garlic to the pan and place over
medium low heat. Stir for one minute, until
garlic is fragrant, being careful not to burn.
Stir in spinach until wilted and add the salt
and crushed red pepper. Stir in the white
wine, scraping up any browned bits that have
been left behind in the pan. Continue cooking
over medium heat until wine has been almost
completely reduced. Remove from heat and
reserve.

Preheat the Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 425°F
on the convection bake or bake setting fitted
with the baking stone on a rack in position A.
Preheat stone for at least 30 minutes.

Roll out dough on a cornmeal-dusted surface
into a 12-inch circle. Pour pizza sauce in the
middle of the dough and spread out over the
circle, leaving a
1-inch border. Place reserved sausage

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and garlic spinach evenly over pie. Scatter
mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over pie as
well. Brush olive oil along the border.

Carefully transfer the prepared pizza to the
stone in the preheated brick oven (a pizza
peel may be helpful). Bake until the crust is
golden and the cheese is melted, about 15 to
20 minutes. Using the pizza peel, remove the
pizza from the oven. Cut into slices and serve
immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 298 (48% from fat) • carb. 23g • pro. 14g

fat 16g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 41mg • sod. 527 mg

calc. 259mg • fiber 2g

Veggie Pizza

Makes one 12-inch pizza

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups mixed bell peppers, sliced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1½ tablespoons fresh basil
yellow cornmeal for dusting
¹∕³ recipe pizza dough
²∕³ cup pizza sauce
4 ounces mozzarella, shredded

Preheat the Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 425°F
on the convection bake or bake setting fitted
with the baking stone on a rack in position A.
Preheat stone for at least 30 minutes.

Heat a large sauté pan with 1 tablespoon of
olive oil over medium heat. When hot, add
the garlic, peppers, mushrooms and basil
and cook until peppers are bright and slightly
softened.

Roll out dough on a cornmeal-dusted surface
into a 12-inch circle. Brush the outer edge of
the dough with olive oil. Pour pizza sauce in
the middle of the dough and spread out over
the circle, leaving a 1-inch border. Evenly
scatter mozzarella, and top with vegetables.

Carefully transfer the prepared pizza to the
stone in the preheated brick oven (a pizza
peel may be helpful). Bake for about 20
minutes, until crust is nicely browned and
cheese has fully melted
on top.

Carefully, remove the pizza from the oven.
Cut into slices and serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 161 (41% from fat) • carb. 18g • pro. 7g

fat 7g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 11mg • sod. 155mg

calc. 86mg • fiber 1g

Pizza with Sun-dried

Tomatoes, Artichokes,

Goat Cheese and Fresh

Mozzarella

Makes one 12-inch pizza

yellow cornmeal for dusting
¹∕³ recipe whole wheat pizza dough
extra virgin olive oil for brushing
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes

packed in oil, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) artichoke hearts,

drained and dried thoroughly and

quartered
5 basil leaves
3 ounces fresh goat cheese

(like Montrachet)
2 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced

Preheat the Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 425°F
on the convection bake or bake setting fitted
with the baking stone on a rack in position A.
Preheat stone for at least 30 minutes.

Roll out dough on a cornmeal-dusted surface
into a 12-inch circle. Brush the entire surface
of the dough with olive oil. Scatter the
chopped sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke
heart quarters over the surface of the pizza
dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the
outside. Tear the basil leaves in pieces and
scatter over the toppings. Add liberal dollops
of goat cheese evenly over the surface of the
pizza. Place mozzarella slices evenly over
surface of pizza as well.

Carefully transfer the prepared pizza to the
stone in the preheated brick oven (a pizza
peel may be helpful). Bake for about 20
minutes, until crust is nicely browned and the
cheese has melted. Carefully, remove the
pizza from the oven. Cut into slices and serve
immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 140 (35% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 6g

fat 5g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 10mg • sod. 273mg

calc. 58mg • fiber 2g

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Roasted Asparagus

Asparagus is delicious roasted, plus it is very

simple to prepare.

Makes 4 servings

1 pound asparagus
1 teaspoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon crushed black pepper

Preheat Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 425°F on
the convection bake or bake setting with rack
in position B.

Wash and thoroughly dry asparagus. Trim the
rough ends off of the asparagus.

Place asparagus in a mixing bowl and toss
with the teaspoon of olive oil, salt and
pepper.

Line asparagus on the baking sheet and bake
on the upper rack for 10 to 15 minutes, until
the asparagus is tender.

Serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 36 (28% from fat) • carb. 5g • pro. 3g

• fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 86mg

• calc. 24mg • fiber 2g

Butternut Squash and

Potato Gratin

A nice twist to a great traditional side dish.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

cooking spray
1 cup heavy cream
2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
1 branch fresh rosemary
4 ounces Gruyère cheese
¾ pound butternut squash, peeled
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Lightly coat a Cuisinart® 9½-inch
(1¼ quart) Open Oval Baker with cooking
spray. Place the baking tray lined with
aluminum foil on a rack in position A. Preheat
the Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 350°F on the
bake setting.

Place the heavy cream, crushed garlic, and
rosemary branch in a small saucepan. Bring
the cream to almost a boil and reduce the
heat to maintain a low simmer. Simmer cream
for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Using the shredding disc in the Cuisinart®
food processor, shred the Gruyère. Remove
and reserve. Insert the medium (4-mm)
slicing disc. Slice the butternut squash using
medium-hard pressure. Remove and reserve.
Slice the potatoes as well using medium
pressure.

Arrange a layer of the potatoes in concentric
circles in the prepared baking dish followed
by a similar layer of the butternut squash.
Sprinkle with some salt, a pinch of pepper
and some of the Gruyère. Repeat layers of
sliced potatoes and squash with seasonings
and cheese, finishing with a top layer of
neatly arranged butternut squash, seasoned
with the remaining cheese scattered on
top. If there is any salt left over, stir into
the warm cream. Discard the rosemary and
garlic and carefully pour the cream over the
top of the potatoes. Cover the baker tightly
with aluminum foil that has been sprayed
with cooking spray and set on the prepared
baking tray. Bake for 1 to 1½ hours, until
the potatoes are tender when pierced with a
knife. Uncover, and broil until browned and
bubbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from
the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before
serving.

Nutritional information per serving

(based on 8 servings):

Calories 223 (61% from fat) • carb. 16g • pro. 7g

• fat 16g • sat. fat 10g • chol. 56mg • sod. 231mg •
calc. 190mg • fiber 2g

Roasted Stuffed

Peppers

Makes 4 servings

5 medium-large red bell peppers,

divided

1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into

½-inch dice
1 cup grape tomatoes
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon fine sea salt, or table salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black

pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1½ teaspoons dried basil

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2 cups couscous, cooked
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1½ cups crumbled feta, divided

1 4 to 4½ pound chicken, rinsed and

patted dry
2 cloves garlic, smashed

Line the Cuisinart™ Brick Oven’s baking tray
with foil.

Cut one of the peppers into 1-inch strips.
Toss pepper strips, eggplant, tomatoes,
garlic in a mixing bowl with salt, pepper,
and olive oil. Arrange vegetables in one
layer on the prepared baking tray. Place in
oven on a rack in position A and turn on
the broil function to roast vegetables for
about 40 minutes, tossing a few times, or
until vegetables are soft and the skin on the
peppers begins to peel off. Remove from
oven and reserve in a medium-sized bowl.

While the vegetables are roasting, cut the
tops off of the remaining peppers, and
clean out the seeds. Trim the bottom of
the peppers if necessary, so that each one
stands evenly on a plate. Place peppers lying
down on the baking sheet. Once roasted
vegetables are finished, broil peppers in brick
oven for about 10 to 15 minutes, until slightly
blackened but not too soft.

While the peppers are roasting, toss the
reserved vegetables with the basil, couscous,
and 1 cup of feta.

Remove peppers from oven and evenly
divide the couscous/vegetable mixture
among the peppers. Top each stuffed pepper
with 2 tablespoons of feta. Return to brick
oven and broil for 10 minutes, or until feta
has browned slightly.

Serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 432 (52% from fat) • carb. 36g • pro. 17g • fat

25g • sat. fat 14g • chol. 76mg

• sod. 1548mg • calc. 459mg • fiber 5g

Herb Roasted Chicken

Serves 4 to 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black

pepper

1 lemon, cut in half

Make a paste with the olive oil, dried and
fresh herbs, salt, and pepper by mixing
ingredients together in a small bowl.

Squeeze lemon all over outside and inside
chicken. Stuff the chicken with the lemon
halves and garlic cloves. Rub the herb paste
all over the skin of the chicken.

Preheat Cuisinart® Brick Oven to 375˚ on
convection bake or bake setting with a rack
in position A.

Place prepared chicken on baking sheet lined
with parchment paper. Roast for 1 hour 15
minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes in preheated
oven, until the juices run clear when the thigh
is pierced.

Nutritional information per serving

(based on 6 servings):

Calories 232 • (61% from fat) • Carb. 3g • pro. 31g •

fat 10g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 96mg • sod. 316mg

• calc. 42mg • fiber 0g

Hoisin Glazed

Cornish Hens

This marinade is very versatile. Try it brushed

on salmon or chicken pieces and simply

roast in the oven.

Makes 2-4 servings

Glaze:
½ cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely

chopped
2 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
2 cornish game hens, 1- 1¼ pounds

each, rinsed and patted dry

In a mixing bowl stir together, the hoisin,
honey, soy, ginger, and garlic.

Place the hens in a sealable plastic
bag. Pour the marinade into the bag
and refrigerate for at least an hour up to
overnight.

Preheat brick oven to 400°F on the
convection bake or bake setting with a rack
in position A.

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Place hens on the baking tray lined with
aluminum foil. Roast for 35 to 45 minutes, or
until juices run clear when thigh is pierced
with the tip of a knife.

Serve with steamed rice.

Nutritional information per serving

( based on 4 servings):

Calories 408 (35% from fat) • carb. 7g • pro. 57g

• fat 16g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 178mg

• sod. 776mg • calc. 37mg

Standing Rib Roast

This dish is a real treat. Be sure to serve it

with popovers (page 7).

Makes 6 to 10 servings

1 5 to 6 pound standing rib roast

(2 to 3 ribs), butcher’s cut*
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon coarsely ground or

cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher or coarse sea

salt
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 large onions, roughly chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and roughly

chopped

Remove roast from refrigerator 1 hour before
roasting. Thirty minutes before roasting,
preheat oven to 450°F.

Insert the metal chopping blade into the
Cuisinart® Food Processor. With the machine
running, drop the garlic through the feed
tube and process to chop, about 5 seconds.
Scrape the work bowl and add the pepper,
salt, fresh herbs and olive oil. Process for
10 seconds. Rub this mixture all over the
exterior of the meat and let stand. (This may
be done ahead and rubbed on the meat.
Cover and refrigerate until 1 hour prior to
roasting.)

Preheat Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 400°F on
convection bake or bake setting with a rack
in position A.

Scatter the chopped onion and carrot on
the baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Arrange roast, bone side down, fat side
up, on top of the vegetables on the baking
sheet. Roast in preheated for 30 minutes and

then reduce heat to 350°F and roast for 13
minutes per pound. The total time is about 1
hour 20 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Internal temperature when checked with a
thermometer should be about 120-125°F.
Meat will continue to cook as it rests, and the
internal temperature will go up another 5 to
10 degrees. Let roast rest at least 10 to 20
minutes before carving.

*A “butcher’s cut” standing rib roast is the
easiest to carve. The butcher removes the
chine bone and separate the meat from the
bones to create a boneless rib roast. Then
the meat is tied onto the bone cradle with
butcher’s twine for roasting. This allows for
the flavor from the bones, and keeps the
meat moist. Fat should be trimmed to a ¼­inch thickness.

Nutritional information per serving

(based on 10 servings):

Calories 560 (75% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 32g

• fat 46g • sat. fat 18g • chol. 123mg

• sod. 492mg • calc. 33mg • fiber 0g

Rack of Lamb

with Parmesan and

Herb Crust

An impressive special occasion meal.

Ser ves 2

1 rack of lamb, frenched to the bone**

(approximately 1.5 pounds)
½ ounce Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
½ tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
½ cup Japanese bread crumbs (panko)
1 teaspoon roasted garlic purée***
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Preheat Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 425°F
on convection bake or bake setting with a
rack in position A. Line the baking tray with
aluminum foil.

Insert metal chopping blade in Cuisinart®
Food Processor. With the machine running,
drop the Parmesan through the feed tube
until finely chopped. Add the rosemary and
thyme. Turn machine on for about 30 to 45
seconds until the herbs are finely chopped.

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Add the garlic purée, salt, pepper, and
panko and pulse so that ingredients are
incorporated. With the machine running, add
the olive oil in a slow stream so that crumb
mixture is moistened and comes together
somewhat. Reserve.

Apply an even coating of Dijon mustard all
over the meat of the lamb. Press the crumb
mixture onto the mustard-coated portion of
lamb so it adheres evenly on both sides.

Place lamb rack on foil-lined baking tray
fat side up. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes.
Lamb is medium rare when an instant read
thermometer reads 130˚F. Remember, lamb
will continue to cook about 5 extra degrees
once removed from oven.

Allow lamb to rest 5 minutes before slicing
and serving.

** Any butcher can prepare lamb this way.

*** To roast whole head of garlic: cut top
off, drizzle lightly with olive oil and loosely
wrap bulb in foil. Place in a 400˚F oven for
45 minutes. Once cool, squeeze the roasted
cloves out and purée in blender.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 683 ( 40% from fat) • carb. 54g • pro. 47g

• fat 30g • sat. fat 8g • chol. 133mg • sod. 1160mg

• calc. 194mg • fiber 3g

Herb Roasted Leg

of Lamb

Serves 8 to 12

2 to 3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
½ ounce Parmesan cheese
½ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
¾ teaspoon freshly ground pepper,

divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small boneless leg of lamb,

butterflied, approximately 3½

pounds

Place garlic cloves, rosemary, parsley, and
thyme in the workbowl of a Cuisinart® Food
Processor fitted with the metal chopping
blade. Pulse until all is finely chopped.

Add the Parmesan and pulse again until
the cheese is chopped. Pulse in the
breadcrumbs and ¼ teaspoon of salt and
¼ teaspoon of pepper. With the machine
running, add the olive oil through the feed
tube until the mixture comes together.

Lay the lamb cut side up; evenly spread the
stuffing over the surface of the lamb. Fold
the sides of the lamb in and then roll the
lamb. Secure well with butcher’s twine and
tie in 1 to 2 inch intervals. Salt and pepper
the outside of the lamb.

Preheat Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 375°F on
the convection bake or bake setting with
a rack in position A. Line the baking tray
with aluminum. Place the prepared lamb
on tray and roast for 45 to 55 minutes until
thermometer reads 130°F for medium rare.

Nutritional information per serving

Calories 175 (39% from fat) • carb. 8g • pro. 18g

• fat 7g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 54mg • sod. 156mg

(based on 12 servings):

• calc 29mg • fiber 0g

Rosemary Sage

This delicious pork roast is a great and easy

Serves 6 to 10

1 cup kosher salt
1 cup granulated sugar
3 quarts water
1 3 to 4 pound pork roast
3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon fresh sage
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Dissolve salt and sugar with the water in
a large mixing bowl that will fit into your
refrigerator. Submerge the roast in the brine
solution and refrigerate up to 4 hours.

While roast is soaking, prepare the marinade.
Place the metal chopping blade into the
Cuisinart® food processor. With the machine
running, drop the cloves of garlic through
the feed tube and run until finely chopped.

Pork Roast

main dish for entertaining.

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Add the fresh rosemary and sage and pulse
until chopped. Add the Dijon mustard, salt
and pepper. Turn the processor on and with
it running, pour the olive oil through the feed
tube.

Preheat brick oven to 400°F and turn to
convection bake or regular bake setting with
a rack in position A.

Once the roast has soaked, run it well under
cold water and dry thoroughly. Sprinkle the
roast all over with kosher salt and freshly
ground pepper. Slather the marinade all over
the roast and let stand at room temperature
for ½ hour.

Tie the roast evenly with butcher’s twine for
even roasting.

Place tied roast on baking tray and place in
preheated oven.

Begin checking the pork roast at about 50
minutes with a meat thermometer to achieve
desired doneness. The internal temperature
should be 145°F for medium. Allow to rest 5
minutes before carving.

For all roast methods, baste roast during
cook time.

Nutritional information per serving

(based on 10 servings):

Calories 389 (46% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 50g

• fat 19g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 143mg • sod. 289mg

• calc. 51mg • fiber 0g

Simply Roasted Salmon

and Fennel

Don’t let the simple preparation of the
salmon fool you – it is really delicious!

Serves 4

10 ounces fennel bulb
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pinch kosher salt
1½ pounds fresh salmon, preferably

wild, skin removed (one whole piece

or cut into individual fillets)
1 teaspoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preheat Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 425°F on
convection or regular bake setting with a
rack in position A. Line the baking tray with
parchment paper.

Slice the fennel bulb into ¼-inch lengthwise
strips. Toss fennel with olive oil and salt in a
mixing bowl.

Place fennel on prepared baking tray and
place into oven. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes,
flipping vegetables once half way through
roasting time.

While fennel is roasting, prepare the salmon.
Rub the olive oil, salt and pepper all over the
flesh of the salmon.

Once fennel has roasted, remove, and place
salmon on top of fennel.

Switch rack to position B and return to the
oven. Roast salmon for an additional 18 to
20 minutes until desired doneness has been
achieved.

Serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 223 (61% from fat) • carb. 16g • pro. 7g

• fat 16g • sat. fat 10g • chol. 56mg • sod. 231mg

• calc. 190mg • fiber 2g

Pâte Sucrée

Have leftover dough? Use this sweet dough

for simple cookies. Just roll and cut into your

favorite shapes.

Makes two 9-inch single tarts/pies, or one
double-crusted pie

2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon table salt
¾ cup (12 tablespoons) unsalted

butter, room temperature
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon cold water
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

In the work bowl of a Cuisinart® Food
Processor fitted with the metal chopping
blade, process the flour, sugar and salt for
10 seconds. Add the butter and process until
combined. With the machine running, add
the yolks, one at a time, and process until
incorporated. Add the water, zest and vanilla;
pulse 3 to 4 times, until combined.

Form dough into 2 flat discs. Wrap in plastic;
chill in refrigerator until ready to use.

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Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 47 (10% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 1g

• fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 18mg • sod. 50mg

• calc. 4mg • fiber 0g

Fresh Berry Tart

Use one, or a mix of all four berries, for this

Makes one 9-inch tar t, 8-12 servings

½ recipe Pâte Sucrée
4 ounces bitter/semisweet chocolate,

4 ounces cream cheese, room

1

⁄3 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 pinch table salt
8 ounces mascarpone, room

1 teaspoon vanilla paste or ½ vanilla

1 cup heavy cream
3-4 cups mixed berries (raspberries,

Preheat Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 350°F on
the bake setting fitted with the baking stone
on a rack in position A. Preheat stone for at
least 30 minutes.

Roll out the sucrée dough into a 10-inch
disc. Fit into an un-greased tart ring. Chill
for about 20 minutes. Using a fork, prick
the dough evenly all over but make sure
not to go entirely through the dough. Line
the shell with parchment and weigh down
with dried beans or rice. Bake at 350°F for
about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the dough
is dry underneath the parchment. Remove
the beans/rice and parchment, and bake the
tart shell for an additional 5 to 10 minutes,
or until the shell is nicely browned. Remove
from oven, cool and reserve.

In a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering
water, melt the chocolate. Pour into reserved
tart shell and smooth with a rubber spatula.
Chill tart shell in freezer for about 5 minutes,
or until hardened. Reserve.

Cream the cream cheese, sugar and salt with
a Cuisinart® Hand Mixer until light and fluffy,
about 30 seconds. Add the mascarpone and
beat until combined. If the mixture is lumpy,
beat on high until it is smoothed out. Add the

delicious summer treat.

chopped

temperature, cut into 4 pieces

temperature

bean, scraped

strawberries, blueberries,
blackberries)

vanilla and mix to combine. Add the heavy
cream 1⁄3 cup at a time, mixing well between
additions.

Pour the mascarpone mixture into the
prepared shell. Smooth the top, making
a small dome in the center, using a small
offset spatula. Arrange berries in any desired
fashion.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 330 (63% from fat) • carb. 27g • pro. 5g

• fat 24g • sat. fat 13g • chol. 78mg • sod. 151 mg

• calc. 65mg • fiber 3g

Pâte Brisée

This versatile dough can be used for sweet

or savory treats. Makes two single crust
9-inch tart/pie, or one double-crust pie

2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon table salt
½ pound unsalted butter, cold and

cubed

4 tablespoons ice water

Place flour and salt in a Cuisinart® Food
Processor fitted with the chopping blade.
Process for 10 seconds. Add butter to work
bowl and pulse until the mixture resembles
coarse crumbs. Pour in water, 1 tablespoon
at a time, and pulse until a dough is just
forms. Form dough into 2 flat discs; wrap in
plastic and refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 39 (6% from fat) • carb. 8g • pro. 1g

• fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 98mg

• calc. 2mg • fiber 0g

*For a sweet Pâte Brisée, follow the same
recipe as above except add ¼ cup of
granulated sugar to the dry ingredients in the
work bowl.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 47 (5% from fat) • carb. 10g • pro. 1g

• fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 98mg

• calc. 2mg • fiber 0g

Classic Apple Pie

Makes one 10-inch deep-dish pie, 8-12
servings

1 recipe sweet brisée dough
5 large apples (Golden Delicious,

Ginger Gold, or other similar apples),
peeled, cored, halved and very thinly
sliced

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juice of 2 lemons
1 teaspoon vanilla paste
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 pinch table salt

Preheat Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 350°F
on the bake setting fitted with the baking
stone on a rack in position A. Roll out ½
of the dough into a 10-inch disc. Fit into
an ungreased, 9-inch, 1½-quart ceramic
pie shell. Chill in refrigerator for about 20
minutes. Roll out remaining half of dough into
a 10-inch disc on a piece of parchment. Cut
into ¼ to ½-inch strips. Chill in refrigerator
until needed.

In a large bowl, toss the apples, lemon juice,
vanilla, and sugar together. Fan the apples in
the reserved pie baker in layers.

Make an egg wash by mixing the egg, yolk,
and salt together with a fork. Brush on the
outer rim of the pie shell. Using reserved
brisée strips, weave the strips into a lattice­work design over the apples. Brush lattice
with egg wash. Bake directly on the baking
stone at 350° for 40-50 minutes, or until the
top of the pie is a dark golden brown.

Nutritional information per serving

(based on 12 servings):

Calories 166 (8% from fat) • carb. 36g • pro. 3g

• fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 36mg • sod. 225mg

• calc. 10mg • fiber 2g

Chocolate

Soufflé Cake

This rich cake is best served right

out of the oven. Top with freshly

whipped cream and sliced strawberries for an

elegant addition.

Makes one 10-inch cake, 12-16 servings

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate,

chopped

2 tablespoons unsalted butter,

chopped, plus more to dust the cake

pan
9 large eggs, separated
1¼ cup granulated sugar, divided, plus

more to dust cake pan
2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon water

1 pinch table salt

1

⁄3 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
whipped cream (optional)
fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

(optional)

Preheat Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 375°F on
the convection bake or bake setting with a
rack in position A.

Butter a 10x3-inch round cake pan. Cut a
circle of parchment paper to line the bottom
of the pan; butter the parchment; dust entire
pan with sugar. Clean the lip of the pan so no
butter or sugar is on it. Reserve.

In a heat-proof bowl over a pot of simmering
water, melt the chocolate and butter. Keep
warm; reserve.

In a large bowl, mix the egg yolks and ¾
cup of sugar, using a Cuisinart® Hand Mixer
fitted with the whisk attachment, until pale
and thickened. Whisk in the cooled chocolate
mixture. Reserve.

Wash and dry the whisk attachment well and
whip all of the egg whites, water and salt
until foamy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly add
the remaining sugar and
whip to a medium-stiff peak, about
3 to 4 minutes.

Stir a very small amount of the egg whites
into the chocolate/yolk mixture. Gently fold
¾ of the whites into the lightened chocolate/
yolk mixture using a large rubber spatula until
the ingredients are incorporated. Sift in the
flour and gently fold into mixture. Gently fold
the remaining whites.

Pour into prepared pan and bake in the
preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes until
cake has puffed and appears dry, but still
soft to the touch.

Turn cake out onto serving plate and remove
pan and parchment. Top with whipped
cream and strawberries, if desired. Serve
immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 194 (43% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 5g

• fat 10g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 123mg • sod. 43mg

• calc. 23mg • fiber 1g

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Mascarpone Lemon

Squares

A twist on a classic, these lemon squares

Makes 16 servings

½ cup pine nuts, toasted
1¼ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour,

1

⁄3 cup confectioners’ sugar, plus more

1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 teaspoons lemon zest, divided

4 large eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup mascarpone, room temperature

Preheat Cuisinart™ Brick Oven to 350°F on
the bake setting with a rack in position A.
Coat a 9-inch square baking dish with non­stick cooking spray; line with 2 pieces of
parchment, leaving a 1 to 2-inch overhang on
each side. Reserve.

Pulse pine nuts in a Cuisinart® Food
Processor fitted with the metal chopping
blade until ground. Add 1 cup flour,
confectioners’ sugar, ½ teaspoon salt and 1
teaspoon zest. Pulse until mixture resembles
coarse crumbs. Press into prepared baking
dish. Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes, or
until lightly browned. Remove and reserve.

In a medium bowl, beat eggs with a
Cuisinart® Hand Mixer until lightened, about
30 seconds. Add the sugar and beat until
light and thickened, another 30 seconds
to 1 minute. Add lemon juice, vanilla and
remaining zest and mix to incorporate. Add
baking powder, remaining salt, and remaining
¼ cup of flour and mix to incorporate. Gently
beat in the mascarpone. Pour on top of
prepared crust. Bake at 300° for 25 to 30
minutes, or until set.

Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.

Calories 178 (49% from fat) • carb. 19g • pro. 4g

• fat 10g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 70mg • sod. 182mg

will disappear fast!

divided

for finishing

(1 lemon)

(about 3 medium lemons)

Nutritional information per serving:

• calc. 29mg • fiber 0g

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