Cuisinart BFP-703A User Manual

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INSTRUCTION AND

RECIPE BOOKLET

SMARTPOWER DUET

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book before using.

Blender/

Food Processor

BFP-703A Series

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING.

2. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put motor base of SmartPower Duet appliance in water or other liquid.

3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Cuisinart does not recommend the use of this appliance by children.

4. Always unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning or removing contents from blender jar or food processor work bowl.

WARNING: Never put hands into the blender jar/food processor work bowl or container, or handle the blades with appliance plugged in.

5. Avoid contact with moving parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to nearest Cuisinart service facility for examination, repair, and/or mechanical or electrical adjustment.

7. The use of attachments, other than those recommended by Cuisinart, including canning or ordinary jars not recommended or sold by Cuisinart, may cause fire, electrical shock, or risk of injury to persons.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of counter or table or touch hot surfaces, which could damage the cord.

10. Keep hands and utensils out of

jar/food processor work bowl during use, to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to blender itself. A

rubber or plastic spatula may be used but must be used only when the blender is turned OFF.

11. When motor base is in ON mode, and LED lights are flashing, do not touch cutting assembly, interfere with blade movement or remove blender jar cover. Accidentally touching a speed button may activate the blender.

12. BLADES ARE VERY SHARP.

HANDLE CAREFULLY. Store out of reach of children.

13. To reduce the risk of injury, never place chopping blade/cutting assembly on base unless the blender jar or food processor work bowl is properly attached.

14. Always operate blender or food processor with the cover in place.

15. Never leave your blender or food processor unattended while running.

16. When blending HOT liquids in blender jar, remove measured pour lid (centre piece of cover) to allow steam to escape.

17. Twist on locking ring firmly. Injury can result if moving blades accidentally become exposed.

18. Do not use an extension cord with this unit. Doing so may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury.

19. Regarding your cord set:

A longer cord has been provided so that you will have flexibility in positioning your Cuisinart SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor near an electrical outlet. Exercise care when using the longer cord to avoid entangling or tripping over the cord. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter or tabletop, where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. Excess cord should be stored in the cord storage area at the back of the blender base, to avoid injury caused by the longer cord.

20.Becertainthefoodprocessor cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance. Never operate without the cover locked securely in place.

21. Do not attempt to defeat the

food processor cover interlock mechanism.

22. Never feed food into processor by hand. Always use the food pusher.

23.Makesurethebladeordischas come to a full stop before removing cover.

24. This food processor attachment is to be used only with Cuisinart SPB-7 series blenders. Do not use with any other manufacturer's blender base.

This appliance is intended for household use only.

25. Wash the blender jar, food processor work bowl, food processor chopping blade, locking ring, and covers before first use.

26. WARNING: TO REDUCE

THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORISED PERSONNEL.

27. WARNING: FLASHING LIGHT

INDICATES READY TO OPERATE. DO NOT TOUCH BLADES.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

NOTICE:

Maximum rating of 500 watts is based on the jar attachment that draws the greatest power. Other recommended attachments may draw significantly less power.

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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Place the gift box containing your

Cuisinart blender/food processor on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking. Remove instruction booklet and other printed materials from top of corrugated insert. Next, remove the top corrugated insert. It contains the measured pour lid, adapter stem, and the slicing/shredding disc. Carefully remove slicing/shredding disc, as it is very sharp, then remove lid and adapter stem.

Carefully lift blender base from box and set aside. Remove food processor accessory. Remove the lower corrugated insert containing the blender jar assembly. Be careful not to tip the jar when removing. Remove any additional literature from the box.

To assemble the blender, follow the “Assembly” instructions on page 3 of this instruction booklet. Replace all corrugated inserts in the box and save the box for repackaging. See the “Features and Benefits” section of this booklet for a listing of all blender parts.

Before using for the first time: Wash all parts according to the “Cleaning and Maintenance” section on page 5 of this booklet to remove any dust or residue.

SmartPower Duet

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards .......Page1

Unpacking Instructions ......Page2

Introduction ...............Page2

Blender Features

andBenefits ...............Page2

UseandCare ..............Page3

BlenderAssembly ..........Page3

Blender Helpful Reminders . . . Page 3

BlenderOperation ..........Page4

Blender Quick

ReferenceGuides ..........Page4

CleaningandMaintenance....Page5

Do’sandDon’ts............ Page5

Food Processor

Features&Benefits ........Page6

Food Processor

GettingStarted .............Page6

Food Processor Assembly for Chopping, Puréeing

&Mixing ..................Page6

Slicing&Shredding.........Page7

Food Processor

OperatingControls .........Page7

Chop,Purée&Mix ..........Page7

Add Food While Processing . . Page 8 Removing Processed Food . . Page 8 Preparing Foods for

Food Processing with

ChoppingBlade ............Page8

Slicing & Shredding .........Page9

Preparing Foods for

Slicing & Shredding . .......Page10

RecipeTips ................Page9

CleaningandStoring ........Page9

Recipes...................Page11

WarrantyInformation.......Page21

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! You have purchased two of Cuisinart's most versatile appliances wrapped into one! The SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor combines Cuisinart's top-of-the-line 7-Speed Electronic Blender with our legendary Cuisinart Food Processor.

As a blender, the SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor is the life of the party, engineered with seven speeds that let you purée, blend, mix, stir, liquefy and more. One speed is just for crushing ice, though ice can be crushed perfectly at any of the settings. You can make soups, salsas, thick and delicious frozen drinks, baby foods, etc. The blending capabilities are endless!

Attach the work bowl and cover and the SmartPower Duet appliance becomes a fully functioning Cuisinart classic food processor. Chop raw and cooked foods, including meats, to any consistency. The reversible slicing/shredding disc and feed tube let you make mountains of vegetables, fruits and most cheeses in minutes. This combination of Cuisinart's two most versatile appliances into one promises years of happy and healthy food preparation.

BLENDER FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Cover

Just press on; no turning or twisting required. T ightfitting seal resists leakage.

2. 60ml Measured Pour Lid

Allows you to measure and add ingredients neatly without removing the cover.

3. 1.2lt Glass Jar with Dripless Pour Spout

Has a unique, sturdy, widemouth design and a dripless pour spout for no mess pouring.

4. Leakproof Rubber Gasket (not shown)

Holds the glass jar snugly in position for safe operation.

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5. High-Quality Cutting Assembly with Patented Stainless Steel Blades

Is strong enough for all blender tasks, including tough jobs, from ice crushing to chopping delicate herbs.

Note: Blades are very sharp…handle carefully.

6. Collar

Collar is self-aligning so that the glass blender jar slides easily into position, eliminating the frustration of twisting and turning the blender jar to lock it into place.

7. Heavy-Duty Motor Base

Motor Base is so sturdy and stable, it will not “walk” on your counter – even during ice crushing! The motor is strong enough to handle all blending tasks, including crushing ice without liquid, and is backed by a three-year limited warranty.

8. 7-Speed Touchpad Control with Indicator Lights

Easy to use, read and clean. Seven speeds give you great versatility – use low speeds for delicate blending all the way up to high speeds for cheese, garlic, or lemon zest. The red LED lights clearly indicate what blender speed you are using.

8a. Pulse Button

Allows you to pulse at any speed from high to low, so you can blend ingredients only as much as needed.

8b. Ice Crush Button

(Blender Only)

Activates the ice crushing speed. This button is preset to

the best speed for crushed ice. However, you can crush ice at any speed. The Food Processor attachment is not intended to crush ice. Use the blender jar for this.

8c. Food Pr ocessor Button

Is preset to the best speed for all food processing tasks. Always use this button when food processing. This speed mayalsobeusedwithblender jar.

9. Slip- Proof Feet

Prevent movement during use and prevent damaging marks on countertops or tables.

10. Hidden Cord Storage Compartment (not shown)

Keeps countertop safe and neat by conveniently storing excess cord.

11. Impact-Resistant Plastic Housing

Is crafted of the finest quality materials to resist staining, cracking, and odours.

12. Innovative Cuisinart Design

Combined with power, performance, sturdiness, and easy cleanup, makes this blender a winner.

USE AND CARE

BLENDER ASSEMBLY

To use your Cuisinart®SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor, begin by assembling the blender jar.

Turn the blender jar (a) upside down,andplaceitflatonasturdy surface.

Position the rubber gasket (b) on the round opening on the bottom of the blender jar.

Turn the cutting assembly (c) upside down, and place the blade end in the blender jar opening.

Note: Blades are very sharp… handle carefully.

Secure the rubber gasket and cutting assembly in position by placing the smaller opening of the locking ring (d) on top of the cutting assembly. Engage threads by twisting the locking ring clockwise until tightened. Make sure locking ring is tightly fastened to blender jar.

(d)

(c)

(b)

(a)

Once assembled, turn the blender jar right side up.

Push the cover onto the top of the blender jar. Push the measured pour lid into the cover.

Place the blender jar on the motor base so that the jar markings are facing you and the handle is positioned to one side.

Plug in power cord. Your blender is now ready to be used.

HELPFUL REMINDERS

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Once the cover is in position, ingredients can be added during blending by simply lifting the measured pour lid, adding ingredients, and replacing the measured pour lid.

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Cover should always be in place while the unit is ON.

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Warning: Do not place blender jar on base while motor is running.

• Do not twist locking ring from

blender jar when removing blender jar from base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base.

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Boiling liquid or solid frozen foods (with the exception of ice cubes or 15mm pieces of frozen fruit) should never be placed in the blender jar.

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Do not place ice, frozen foods or very cold liquids into a blender jar which has come directly from a hot dishwasher.

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Do not place very hot liquids or foods into a blender jar which has come directly from the freezer. Boiling liquids should cool for 5 minutes before being placed in blender jar.

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Follow “Cleaning and Maintenance” instructions on page 5 prior to your first use.

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BLENDER OPERATION

1. Place the motor base of your

2. Add all necessary ingredients to the

Note: Add liquid ingredients first, then follow with solid ingredients. This will provide more consistent blending and prevent unnecessary stress on the motor.

Tip: Liquid ingredients can be measured in the measured pour lid, using the measurement marking. Solid ingredients can be added by simply dropping them through the fill area into the blender jar. Replace the measured pour lid after adding ingredients.

Note:

edge of cover upwards. pour lid will not remove cover.

3. TO START BLENDING: press the

Cuisinart Blender/Food Processor onto a flat, sturdy surface. It is important that the surface be clean and dry. Assemble the blender by following the “Assembly” instructions. Once the jar is assembled and is in position on the motor base, plug the Cuisinart SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor into an electrical outlet.

blender jar and replace the cover. You may add additional ingredients by lifting the measured pour lid and dropping ingredients through the fill area. Replace the measured pour lid after adding ingredients. Do not

place hands into blender jar with blender plugged in.

“On” button. The red “On” LED light will flash, indicating that the blender is turned on but no speed has been selected.

SmartPower Duet

To remove blender jar cover, lift

Lifting measured

4. PRESS THE DESIRED BLENDING

SPEED: both the “On” indicator light and the activated speed indicator light will glow. The blender will now be functioning at the desired speed. It is possible to switch speeds without pressing the “Off” button, by simply pushing the next desired speed button.

5. TO STOP THE BLENDING

PROCESS: re-press the activated speed button. The blending process will stop. The red “On” indicator light will continue to flash to let you know that the blender is still “On” and can be reactivated by pushing the desired speed button. The blender can be completely deactivated and stopped from any speed by pushing the “Off” button. You will need to press the ON button again to continue blending.

6. PULSE MODE: while the blender is

turned “On”, you can create a burst of power for quick, efficient blending by activating the function. T o do so, first push the “Pulse” button, which will cause the “Pulse” indicator light to flash. Next, push and release the desired speed button. Repeat as desired. You determine the duration of each pulse. While pulsing, all indicator lights (the “On”, the “Pulse”, and the desired speed) will glow.

The Pulse function can be used to break apart larger pieces of food or to control the texture of food when chopping. The Pulse function is also

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

FOR BLENDER FUNCTION

To Activate Blender Press “On”- The blender is in

On mode. To Begin Blending Press desired speed button. To Change Speeds Press desired speed button. To Pulse In “On” mode press “Pulse”,

then press and release desired speed

button as needed. To Crush Ice In On mode, press and release “Ice

Crush” Button as needed. To Stop Blending (and Deactivate Blender) Press “Off” Button. To Stop Blending (in Pulse or Ice Release button.

Crush Mode) To Stop Blending in Stir, Chop, Mix, Purée, Press Speed Button again. This will

or Food Processor Mode return the blender to On mode. Press

“Off” Button to turn blender “Off”.

SPEED SELECTION GUIDE

FOR BLENDER FUNCTION

Refer to this guide to choose the best speed for your desired result.

Ingredient/Recipe Speed Result

Reconstituting frozen

orange juice concentrate Stir Smooth and full-bodied

Mayonnaise Stir Thick and creamy

Salad dressings Stir Desired consistency

Nuts Chop Coarse to fine

Whipping cream Mix Thick topping

Bread crumbs Mix Uniformly fine

Grating citrus zest Purée Uniformly fine

Milk shakes Purée Smooth and creamy

Baby food Purée Smooth and creamy

Health drinks Food Processor Smooth and creamy

Frozen cocktails Food Processor Thick and slushy

Grinding hard cheese Food Processor Coarse to fine

Spices Food Processor Coarse to fine

Ice Ice Crush Snowy

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effective in starting the blending process when you do not want continuous power , or when processing items which do not require an extended amount of blending.

7. TO CRUSH ICE:

only. The SmartPowerDuet Blender/ Food Processor motor is strong enough to crush ice without liquid at any speed; however, for your convenience we have preset the best speed for ice crushing. To give you greater control, the Ice Crush function automatically operates as a Pulse function. To crush ice, place ice cubes in the blender jar, and place the cover and the measured pour lid on the blender jar . Press the “On” button. Press the “Ice Crush” button in short pulses until ice is crushed to desired consistency. See the "Recipe Tips" section on page 9 for more details.

8. TO DISLODGE FOOD: use a

rubber or plastic spatula to help remove food lodged around the cutting assembly. DO NOT USE SPATULA UNTIL YOU HAVE TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED THE BLENDER. Replace the cover and measured pour lid and continue blending if necessary. Make sure spatula is not inside the blender jar before blending.

9. WHEN FINISHED BLENDING:

press the “Off” button, and unplug the blender from the electrical outlet. Never remove the blender jar from the motor base until pressing the “Off” button. Do not twist locking ring from blender jar when removing jar from motor base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base. Do not

place hands into blender jar with blender plugged in.

Use blender jar

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always unplug your Cuisinart SmartPower Duet Blender/ Food Processor before cleaning. The blender is made of corrosion-resistant parts which are easy to clean. Before first use and after every use, clean each part thoroughly. Periodically check all parts before reassembly. If any part is damaged or blender jar is chipped or cracked, DO NOT USE BLENDER.

Remove the blender jar from the motor base by lifting straight up and away. Twist off the locking ring by turning counterclockwise. Remove the cutting assembly and rubber gasket. Wash in warm soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly. Place the locking ring in the upper rack of the dishwasher or wash in warm water.

CAUTION:Handlethecutting assembly carefully. It is SHARP and may cause injury. Do not attempt to remove blades from cutting assembly.

Remove the blender jar cover and the measured pour lid. Wash in warm, soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly, or place in the upper rack of the dishwasher. The blender jar should be washed in warm soapy water and rinsed and dried thoroughly. The blender jar can also be placed upside down in the dishwasher.

Finally, wipe the motor base clean with a damp cloth to remove any residue, and dry thoroughly. Never submerge the motor base in water or other liquid, or place in the dishwasher.

Tip: You may wish to clean your blender cutting assembly as follows: Squirt a small amount of dishwashing liquid into assembled blender jar and fill

from the electrical outlet

halfway with warm water. Run on Stir for 15 seconds. Repeat using clean tap water. Empty blender jar and carefully disassemble parts. Wash cutting assembly, gasket and locking ring in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly.

DOS AND DON’TS WHEN USING YOUR BLENDER/FOOD PROCESSOR

DO:

• Make sure the electrical outlet is rated at the same voltage as that stated on the bottom of the blender motor base.

• Always use the motor base on a clean, sturdy and dry surface.

•

Always add liquid ingredients to the blender jar first, then add remaining ingredients. This will ensure that ingredients are uniformly mixed.

• W hen using either appliance, cut most foods into cubes approximately 15mm to 25mm to achieve a more uniform result. Cut all cheeses into pieces no larger than 15mm.

• When using blender, use the measured pour lid to measure liquid ingredients such as alcohol. Replace measured pour lid after ingredients have been added.

• When using either appliance, use a rubber or plastic spatula as needed, only when the blender is turned OFF. Never use metal utensils, as damage may occur to the blender jar/work bowl or cutting assembly.

• P lace blender cover on firmly. Always operate the blender with the cover on.

• Make sure locking ring is tightly attached to blender jar.

• When using blender, always remove locking ring, cutting assembly, and rubber gasket before cleaning.

• When scraping the blender jar with a spatula, remove the food from the sides of the blender jar and place it in the center of the blender jar, over the cutting assembly.

• When chopping fresh herbs, garlic, onion, zest, bread crumbs, nuts, spices, etc., make sure the blender jar and cutting assembly are completely dry.

• If food tends to stick to the sides of the blender jar or food processor work bowl during use, pulse in short bursts.

• When using food processor, pulses should be short bursts. Space the pulses so the blades stop rotating between pulses.

DON’T:

• Don’t store food or liquids in your blender jar or food processor work bowl.

• When using blender, don’t place cutting assembly and locking ring onto motor base without the blender jar attached.

• Blender or food processor will not mash potatoes, knead dough, or beat egg whites.

• Don’t remove blender jar or food processor bowl while unit is ON. Keep the blender jar or food processor cover on while blending.

• Don't twist locking ring from blender jar when removing blender jar from motor base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base.

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• Don’t overprocess foods. Blender or food processor will achieve most desired results in seconds, not minutes.

• Don’t overload blender or food processor. If the motor stalls, turn OFF immediately, unplug the unit, and remove a portion of the food; then continue.

• Don’t use any utensil inside the blender jar or food processor bowl while the motor is ON.

• Don’t use any container or accessories not recommended by Cuisinart. Doing so may result in injury .

• Don’t place hands inside the blender jar or food processor bowl when blender is plugged in.

• Don’t add boiling liquids or frozen foods (except ice cubes or 15mm pieces of frozen fruit) to glass blender jar. Boiling liquids should cool for 5 minutes before being placed in blender jar .

• The food processor accessory is not intended to crush ice. This could damage the chopping blade and will damage work bowl.

FOOD PROCESSOR FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Food pusher with oil dispenser

2. Work bowl cover with feed tube

3. Stainless steel chopping blade

4. Stainless steel reversible slicing/shredding disc

5. Adapter stem

6. Clear work bowl

7. Gearbox collar

8. Motor base

Used for both the blender jar and the food processor bowl

FOOD PROCESSOR STEP BY STEP GETTING STARTED

Please note that the bowl with collar will fit on the base in eight different positions. The handle can be in front or on either side and the feed tube in front, back, or on either side. Directions for use reference a certain position for instructional purposes only.

FOOD PROCESSOR ASSEMBLY FOR CHOPPING, PURÉEING & MIXING

1. Hold gearbox collar in one hand and work bowl handle in the other. Twist bowl clockwise onto collar.

2. Place collar with bowl onto motor base with handle facing front.

3. Place chopping blade over shaft in work bowl. Chopping blade should slide easily to the bottom of the bowl. Lower blade will almost touch bottomofbowl.

BE SURE TO HANDLE THE METAL BLADE WITH CARE AS IT IS RAZOR SHARP!

4. Place food to be processed in work bowl. Put cover on work bowl, with feed tube at about 11 o’clock.

FoodPusherwithOilDispenser(1)

Work Bowl Cover with Feed Tube (2)

Stainless Steel Chopping Blade (3)

Reversible Slicing/ Shredding Disc (4)

Adapter Stem (5)

Work Bowl (6)

Gearbox Collar (7)

Blender Base (8)

Turn the cover clockwise until it fits into position. Cover lock must click into locked position prior to use. If you have trouble fitting the cover on the work bowl, turn chopping blade hub slightly and replace cover.

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5. The food pusher fits in feed tube with more rounded side towards the outside of the bowl. ALWAYS USE

PUSHER TO GUIDE FOOD THROUGH FEED TUBE. NEVER USE YOUR FINGERS OR SPAT UL A.

6. Plug your SmartPower Duet blender/food processor into a wall outlet. Push the “On” button and then the “Food Processor” button to start chopping or puréeing. It is recommended that one hand be placed on the food processor lid while in use, to provide unit stability. If the machine doesn’t start, make sure it is plugged in and the work bowl and cover are locked into place. The food processor will not

start until the collar, work bowl and work bowl lid are locked into place. Nevertheless, always unplug the unit before placing hands into the food processor bowl. NOTE: The motor base will start, but the food processor blade will not turn until assembled properly.

SLICING AND SHREDDING WITH THE REVERSIBLE SLICING/SHREDDING DISC

The slicing/shredding disc can slice and shred a variety of fruits and vegetables, meats and cheeses.

Food Processor Assembly for Slicing and Shredding

1. Hold collar in one hand and bowl handle in the other. Twist bowl clockwise onto collar.

2. Place collar with bowl onto motor base with handle facing front.

3. Place adapter stem onto the center shaft. To slice: Attach disc to stem with the raised edge

of slicer on top. To shred: Attach disc to stem with the raised shredding slots on top. Place the slicing/shredding disc onto shaft with the desired cutting blade facing up. Be sure to handle the metal blade with care, as it is razor sharp.

4. Place cover on work bowl, with feed tube at about 11 o’clock. Turn cover clockwise until it fits into position. Insert food in feed tube.

5. Hold pusher with more rounded side towards the outside of the bowl and insert it in feed tube over food.

Always use pusher to guide food through feed tube. Never use your fingers or spatula.

6. Plug your Cuisinart

SmartPower Duet into a household electrical outlet.

7. To remove cover, unlock it by turning it counterclockwise, then lift it straight up.

OPERATING CONTROLS

Your SmartPower Duet appliance comes with a food processor button. This button is the perfect speed for all your food processing tasks. Always use this speed when using the food processor. You may also use the “Pulse” button with this function for pulse-chopping.

To use your food processor, make sure that the bowl is assembled properly and the blade or slicing/shredding disc and the cover are locked into place.

When you use the control panel, the LED will light next to each button you press.

Press the “On” button. For continuous operation, press the “Food Processor” button. Motor will start if you have followed assembly instructions.

To turn motor off, press the “Food Processor” button again or the “Off” button.

For on-off operation, called pulsechopping or pulsing, press the “On” button, press the “Pulse” button, and then press and release the “Food Processor” button the desired number of times. Motor runs as long as you hold the “Food Processor” button down. The motor stops when you release control switch. Try it a few times.

You control the duration and frequency of pulses by the length of time you hold the “Food Processor” button down and the rate at which you press it. Allow enough time between pulses to let food in work bowl fall to bottom.

Always use the “Food Processor” button for pulse/chopping. Never turn cover back and forth to start and stop processor.

USING THE SMARTPOWER DUET BLENDER/FOOD PROCESSOR TO CHOP, PURÉE, AND MIX

Refer to Food Processor Assembly instructions on page 6.

1. Remove cover and put food into work bowl.

First, cut food into 2cm pieces. You will get a more even chop if you start with pieces that are all the same size.

Putpiecesintoworkbowlwithmetal blade in place. You can put in up to 1cupoffoodatatime.Ifyouwantto process more, do it in batches.

2. Put on cover and lock it. Insert pusher. It is recommended that one hand be placed on the food processor lid while in use, to provide unit stability. Press the “On” button, press the “Pulse” button, and the “Food Processor” button (to pulse), then release. Repeat two to three times. Each time blade stops, let food pieces drop to the bottom of bowl before pulsing again. This ensures that the blade will chop them at every pulse.

Watch what happens to the food. With pulse/chopping technique, you can get an even chop without danger of overprocessing. Check texture by looking through work bowl. Be careful not to overprocess.

For a coarse chop, pulse only a few times.

3. If you want a finer chop or purée, press the “On” button and then the “Food Processor” button and let machine run continuously until the food is chopped as fine as you want it. Check frequently through clear cover or bowl to avoid chopping too fine. Use a plastic spatula to scrape down any pieces that stick to inside of bowl.

Onions and other food with a high water content turn into a smooth purée very quickly. Do not over- chop - look at food frequently through work bowl.

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To purée, follow same procedure as for chopping, but let machine run until food is a smooth purée.

New users are often surprised at how fast the processor works. You will quickly get used to its great speed.

These are some conditions that affect your results:

• Size of pieces you put in bowl – all should be about the same size.

• Amount of food you process – don’t add too much.

• Type of processing you choose – continuous or pulse/chopping.

ADDING FOOD WHILE PROCESSING

To add liquid while the machine is running, pour it through open feed tube. This is especially useful when making mayonnaise or dressings. A small hole in the pusher allows you to add liquids in a very slow, steady stream – useful when making sauces.

When you want to add small pieces of food like cheese, meat or garlic cloves while machine is running, drop them through open feed tube.

To prevent spills when adding sugar and other dry ingredients, use a funnel.

REMOVING PROCESSED FOOD

Before removing processed food, press “Off” button and wait for blade to stop spinning. Then remove cover by turning it counterclockwise. Never try to remove cover and work bowl together; this can damage work bowl.

It is important not to let metal blade fall out of work bowl as you empty it.

Here are two ways to prevent it from falling out:

1. Before tilting bowl, use spatula to remove food from around blade. Carefully remove blade by the plastic hub.

2. Hold top of blade in place with finger or spatula while pouring out processed food.

At this point, you may either lift the work bowl off motor base, or hold the collar at the base and turn the handle of the bowl counterclockwise and lift blade straight up.

Your SmartPowe r Duet Bl ender/Food Processor makes many everyday food preparation tasks much easier and faster. Follow these guidelines to get best results when using metal blade with food you prepare most often.

NOTE: Occasionally, a piece of food may become wedged between the blade and the work bowl. If this happens, remove the cover, lift the blade out carefully and remove the wedged piece. Empty the bowl, reinsert the blade and lock the cover into place. Process smaller amounts of thefoodatonetime.

General Guidelines for Preparing Foods for Processing with

the Food Processor Chopping Blade

THE FOOD HOW TO PREPARE IT

Fruit and vegetables Peel and core if necessary. Remove large hard

pits and seeds. Cut into 2cm pieces and process up to 1 cup at a time.

Meat, poultry and fish These should be very cold but not frozen. First, cut

into 2cm pieces. Put up to 230g in work bowl. If you want to chop or purée more, do it in batches of not more than 230g each. Pulse/chop or run continuously until desired consistency is reached. Check texture every 2 or 3 seconds to avoid overprocessing.

Bread, crackers or cookies Break into 2.5cm pieces and process continuously

until texture for crumbs is fine. For seasoned crumbs, chop with herbs. For buttered crumbs, dribble melted butter through feed tube while processing - 1 teaspoon melted butter for each slice of bread.

Crumb crusts Chop crackers or cookies as described in

preceding paragraph. Add sugar, spices and butter and cut into pieces, as specified by recipe. Pulse/chop until combined.

Hard cheese “grated” If it’s too hard to cut with a knife, don’t try to chop

it – it may damage blade. First cut into 2cm pieces. Pulse/chop until pea-sized, then process continuously. You can chop it as coarse or as fine as you want. Simply run machine longer for finer chop. Process up to 100g at one time.

Whipping cream Processor-whipped cream works well for most

purposes. It is excellent as a topping for desserts or hot drinks. Cream must be at refrigerator temperature. You can whip up to 1 cup at a time.

Parsley and other fresh herbs Work bowl and metal blade must be clean and

dry. Remove stems; use leaves only. Dry herbs completely. The more herbs you chop at once, the finer chop you can get. Chopped herbs keep for several days in the refrigerator in airtight bags, or can be frozen for months.

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SLICING AND SHREDDING

1. Assemble clear work bowl on collar and base in the usual way. (See steps 1 and 2 on page 6.)

2. Pick up adapter stem. Hold stem by side that has the octagon shape (eight sided) and push rounded side down as far as it will go on motor shaft.

3. Place the reversible slicing/shredding disc with the desired cutting edge facing up onto the adapter stem. Always handle slicing/shredding disc by the rim. Never touch sharp cutting blades.

4. Put cover on work bowl, lock it into place by twisting it clockwise and insert food in feed tube.

5. Insert pusher. Use moderate pressure to push down on pusher with one hand while using your other hand to push the On button, Pulse button, and hold down the Food Processor button. Slicing and shredding only take a few seconds.

Wait until disc stops spinning before removing cover. When it stops, remove cover before removing work bowl. Never try to remove cover and work bowl together; this could damage work bowl.

6. Remove slicing/shredding disc before removing work bowl. To remove it, grasp flat top section of adapter stem and lift it straight up. Holding work bowl collar, turn work bowl counterclockwise and lift it straight up to remove it from base.

RECIPE TIPS

Y ou’ll find many easy ways to prepare savoury, healthful meals with your

Cuisinart Blender/Food Processor . The simple recipes that follow include some old Cuisinart favourites as well as some creative combinations that are sure to please your friends and family. Thanks to the superior ice crushing power of the SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor, you’ll also be able to make delicious frozen drinks.

RECIPE TIPS FOR USING YOUR SMARTPOWER DUET BLENDER:

Chopping Nuts

Pulse 1/2 cup of nuts (shells removed) on chop 4-5 times. Turn blender off; scrape blender jar with spatula. Turn blender on and pulse on chop 2-3 times. Turn blender off. Pulse fewer times for more coarsely chopped results. For best results, process no more than 1 cup at a time.

Bread, Cookie or Cracker Crumbs

For best results, use day-old bread (drier bread works best). Break bread slices into 15mm pieces, and process no more than1cupofpiecesatatimeonmixfor 5-10 seconds. Crackers and cookies should also be broken into 15mm pieces; process 1 cup at a time on mix for 10-15 seconds. Turn blender off.

Crushing Ice (Blender Jar Only)

Add up to 10 large ice cubes to blender jar. Press the “Ice Crush” Button, using short bursts, 10 times or until cubes are the consistency of snow. Turn blender off. Pulse fewer times if coarsely chopped ice is desired.

SmartPower Duet

Grating Citrus Zest

For best results, blender jar and cutting assembly must be clean and dry. Remove zest from fruit in strips (using vegetable peeler). Use no more than 8 strips at a time (zest of one medium lemon). Cut strips in half. Add strips and 1 teaspoon sugar (from recipe) to the blender jar. Blend on food processor speed for 15-20 seconds. Turn blender off.

Grinding Hard Cheese

Cut cheese into 15mm pieces. Blend on food processor speed for 30 seconds. Turn blender off. For best results, grind no more than 100g of cheese at a time.

Grinding Spices

For best results, blender jar and cutting assembly must be clean and dry. Add 1/4 -1/2 cup of spices, seeds or peppercorns to blender jar. Blend on food processor speed for 30-35 seconds. Turn blender off.

Whipping Cream

Whip 1 cup of cream (whipping or heavy cream) at a time. Blend on mix, and process for 45-60 seconds or until creamy and smooth. If making sweetened cream, add sugar after 10 seconds. T urn blender off. Makes about 1 cup.

Puréeing Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Rehydrate 30g of tomatoes in 1 cup boiling water. Allow to sit for 10 minutes or until softened. Add tomatoes and water to blender jar. Cover and pulse on food processor speed 5 times; then run continuously on food processor speed for 15-20 seconds. Turn blender off. Drain in fine strainer if desired. Makes about 1/2 cup of puréed tomatoes.

CLEANING AND STORING YOUR SMARTPOWER FOOD PROCESSOR ATTACHMENT

Store the chopping blade and slicing/ shredding disc as you would sharp knives – out of the reach of children.

The work bowl, cover, pusher, chopping blade, and slicing/shredding disc are top shelf dishwasher safe. When placing parts in your dishwasher, insert the work bowl upside down. Remember where you place the sharp blade and disc, and be certain to unload the dishwasher carefully.

The gearbox collar is not immersible. To clean, just wipe with a damp cloth.

If you wash the blades and discs by hand, do it carefully. Avoid leaving them in soapy water where they may disappear from sight. To clean the metal blade, fill the work bowl with soapy water, hold the blade by its plastic centre and move rapidly up and down on the centre shaft of the bowl. Use of a spray hose is also effective. If necessary, use a brush.

The work bowl should not be placed in a microwave oven.

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General Guidelines for Preparing Foods for Slicing and Shredding

Food

Long narrow foods like carrots, celery, cucumbers, and zucchini

Apples, onions, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes and other large round fruits and vegetables

Strawberries, mushrooms, radishes and other small, round fruits and vegetables

Cabbage, Iceberg Lettuce

Uncooked meat and poultry (230g maximum at one time)

Soft cheeses like Mozzarella

To Prepare for Slicing

Cut into even lengths about 2.5cm shorter than height of feed tube. Stand pieces upright in feed tube, flat side down, adding enough pieces so they cannot tilt.

Cut one end flat then cut lengthwise in halves or quarters. Pack solidly in feed tube to prevent tilting. Fill feed tube to about 2.5cm from top. Use light to moderate pressure.

Slice off top and bottom, leaving centre section. Place in feed tube, flat side down.

Cut off top & bottom, leaving centre section. Cut into wedges to fit feed tube upright. Remove core. Cut top & bottom pieces in similar wedges.

Use boneless cuts. Cut into feed-tube lengths. Remove skin if desired. Wrap in plastic wrap and put in freezer until it feels hard when you try to squeeze it but is still easily pierced through with tip of sharp knife. Remove plastic wrap and stand upright in feed tube. Note: Chicken and beef for stir-fries should be sliced with the grain. Boned, skinned chicken breast will usually fit when frozen as described above and cut in half crosswise.

Do not slice

To Prepare for Shredding

For long shreds, cut into largest size that will fit sideways in feed tube. Stack in feed tube to about

2.5cm from top. For shorter shreds, stand pieces upright in feed tube, flat side down (as described in slicing column).

Same as slicing. Place in feed tube sideways for longer shreds, or upright for shorter shreds.

Radishes shred well. Same as slicing.

Do not shred.

Same as slicing.

Chill in freezer for 5 minutes before processing. Cut into pieces to fit feed tube. Stand pieces in feed tube and use light pressure on pusher. Use 120g maximum.

Medium-hard cheeses like Cheddar and Swiss

Hard cheeses like Parmesan

Cut into pieces to fit feed tube. Stand pieces in feed tube and use light pressure on pusher.

Do not slice.

Same as slicing. Chill 5 minutes in freezer before processing. Use 120g maximum.

Do not shred.

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RECIPES

For use with SmartPower Duet Blender Only

Before following any of these Cuisinart recipes, make sure the SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor is properly assembled. Follow the "Assembly" directions on page 6 of this instruction booklet for correct blender assembly procedure. Note: Always

turn power base off prior to removing bowl cover.

Frozen Beverages

FROZEN CRANBERRY

ORANGE MIMOSAS

Makes ten servings

1 cup cranberry juice cocktail,

chilled 1 cup orange juice, chilled 1-1/2 cups ice cubes 1 bottle (750 ml) brut

champagne, chilled

Place cranberry juice, orange juice, and ice cubes in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on food processor speed until thick and frothy, about 30-40 seconds. Turn blender off.

Pour 1/3 cup juice mixture into each champagne glass. Top with chilled champagne. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 32 (0% from fat) • carbo. 8g

• prot. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 14mg

FROZEN FRUIT DAIQUIRI

Makes five 120ml servings

1 120ml frozen limeade

concentrate, thawed 1 90ml light rum 2 cups ice cubes 1 cup ripe fruit, cut into 2.5cm

pieces (strawberries, bananas,

peaches)

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on food processor speed until slushy, about 45-50 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 90 (0% from fat) • carbo. 13g •

prot. 0g • fat 0g • sat fat 0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 3mg

FROZEN DAIQUIRI

Makes four 120ml servings

1 120ml frozen limeade

concentrate, thawed 1 90ml light rum 2 cups ice cubes

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 105 (0% from fat) • carbo. 14g

•prot.0g•fat 0g•satfat0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 4mg

RUM AND ORANGE

FREEZE

Makes four 120ml servings

1 cup orange juice 1 25ml - 40ml dark rum 1 cup ice cubes

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on food processor speed until slushy, about 30 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 45 (0% from fat) • carbo. 6g

•prot.0g•fat0g•sat.fat0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg

MARGARITA

Makes four 120ml servings

1/2 cup lime juice 1 120ml tequila 1 tablespoon sugar 2 cups ice cubes

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on food processor speed until slushy, about 45-60 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 94 (0% from fat) • carbo. 6g

•prot.0g•fat0g•sat.fat0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 4mg

PIÑA COLADA

Makes two 180ml servings

1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple

juice

1 60ml sweetened cream of

coconut 1 60ml dark rum 1 cup ice cubes

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on food processor speed until slushy, about 4550 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 143 (25% from fat) • carbo. 10g

•prot.1g•fat4g•sat.fat2g

• chol 11mg • sod. 17mg

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Milk Shakes & Frappes

ORANGE CREAMSICLE

Makes one 360ml serving

3/4 cup fat-free milk 2 scoops (230g) orange sherbet 2 tablespoons instant nonfat

dry milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on food processor speed until smooth, about 30 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 396 (9% from fat) • carbo. 76g

• prot. 14g • fat 4g • sat. fat 3g

• chol. 20mg • sod. 265mg

CHOCOLATE MILK SHAKE

Makes two 240ml servings

1 cup reduced fat milk 1 scoop vanilla ice cream 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on purée until smooth and creamy, about 25-30 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 243 (41% from fat) • carbo. 29g

• prot. 7g • fat 11g • sat. fat 7g

• chol. 34mg • sod. 127mg

Variation:

For a strawberry milk shake, substitute strawberry syrup and strawberry ice cream.

CAPPUCCINO SHAKE

Makes four 240ml servings

1 cup espresso coffee or strong

coffee 1/4 cup full cream 1/4 cup whole milk 1/4 cup sugar* 1 cup ice cubes

Ground cinnamon

Place all ingredients except cinnamon in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on food processor speed until smooth, about 25-30 seconds. T urn blender off. Pour into glasses, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve immediately .

* Use less sugar (about 3 tablespoons) if less sweetness is desired.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 87 (31% from fat) • carbo. 14g

•prot.1g•fat3g•sat.fat2g

• chol. 11mg • sod. 14mg

Variation:

Pour mixture into ice cube trays, and freeze until solid. Place in blender jar and crush, using Ice Crush to make a refreshing frozen dessert.

ICE CREAM SODA

Makes two 360ml servings

1 cup reduced fat milk 1 scoop vanilla ice cream 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup 1 cup ginger ale

Place milk, ice cream, and chocolate syrup in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and process on purée until smooth and creamy, about 40-45 seconds. Turn blender off. Divide ginger ale into two tall glasses (about 420ml - 480ml each). Add ice cream mixture and stir gently. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 287 (34% from fat) • carbo. 40g

•prot.7g•fat11g•sat.fat7g

• chol. 34mg • sod. 136mg

MOCHA SHAKE

Makes one 360ml serving

1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals 1 tablespoon hot water 1/2 cup reduced fat milk 2 scoops vanilla low-fat frozen

yoghurt or vanilla ice milk

2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

Dissolve coffee crystals in hot water and place in blender jar . Add remaining ingredients in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and process on purée until smooth, about 25-30 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately .

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 479 (28% from fat) • carbo. 71g

• prot. 15g • fat 15g • sat. fat 7g

• chol. 43mg • sod. 255mg

Smoothies

ALL-FRUIT SMOOTHIE

Makes six 180ml servings

1/3 cup orange juice 1 cup rockmelon, cut into

2.5cm pieces 1 cup raspberries 1 cup canned pineapple chunks,

drained

1 cup navel orange segments, cut

into 2.5cm pieces

1 cup strawberries, cut into

2.5cm pieces 1 medium banana, cut into

2.5cm pieces 1 cup ice cubes

Layer the ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Do not pack fruit tightly into blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and process on food processor speed until smooth, about 30-40 seconds. Turn blender off.

Note: The riper the fruit, the sweeter the smoothie.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 92 (0% from fat) • carbo. 22g

•prot.1g•fat0g•sat.fat0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg

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BANANA-PINEAPPLE

FREEZE

Makes two 240ml servings

1 cup unsweetened

pineapple juice

1/2 medium banana, cut into

2.5cm pieces 1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk 1 cup ice cubes

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on food processor speed until smooth, about 25-30 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 152 (0% from fat) • carbo. 32g •

prot. 6g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 3mg • sod. 87mg

Sauces/Dressings/ Vinaigrettes

CHOCOLATE SAUCE

Makes six tablespoons

3 30g squares semisweet

chocolate, each broken into

8 pieces 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 cup boiling water, cooled for

5 minutes

Place chocolate and sugar in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on food processor speed until coarsely chopped, about 10-15 seconds.

Add water, and process on food processor speed until smooth, about 10 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately or cool and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks. Reheat before serving.

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:

Calories 85 (53% from fat) • carbo. 9g

• prot. 1g • fat 5g • sat. fat 3g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg

TOMATO SAUCE

Makes four 60ml servings

1 800g can Italian plum

tomatoes, drained

2 medium shallots, peeled, cut

into 1.5cm pieces 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on purée until coarsely chopped, about 10-15 seconds. Turn blender off. T ransfer to skillet or saucepan; simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 20-30 minutes.

Note: Purée 20-25 seconds for a smoother sauce.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 57 (16% from fat) • carbo. 10g

•prot.2g•fat1g•sat.fat0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 312mg

CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE

Makes 3/4 cup

1 small garlic clove, peeled and

quartered 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt

Place garlic in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on food processor speed until finely chopped, about 10 seconds. Add remaining ingredients in order listed, and blend on stir until combined, about 15-20 seconds. Turn blender off. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:

Calories 126 (100% from fat) • carbo. 0g

•prot.0g•fat14g•sat.fat2g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 56mg

Baby Food

PURÉED SQUASH

Makes four 60ml servings

1 medium acorn squash 1/4 cup water

Cut squash in half, and remove seeds. Place in a microwave-safe dish with 2 tablespoons of water , cover with plastic wrap, and cook until soft, about 12-14 minutes. Allow to cool, and scrape out pulp with a spoon. (There will be about 1-1/2 cups pulp.) Place water , then pulp in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and blend on purée until smooth, about 15-20 seconds. T urn blender off. Scrape blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender ON and blend on

purée for 10-15 seconds longer . Turn blender off. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze in individual portions for up to 2 months.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 38 (0% from fat) • carbo. 9g

•prot.1g•fat0g•sat.fat0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg

OATMEAL WITH

BANANAS

Makes eight 60ml servings

1-1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons quick

cooking oats

1/2 cup banana pieces,

in 2.5cm pieces (about 1/2 of a small banana)

Place milk in a small saucepan over medium heat and warm for about 5 minutes (do not boil). Add oats, and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring frequently, until oatmeal thickens, about 1 minute.

Place oatmeal mixture and banana in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and blend on purée until smooth, about 20-25 seconds. Turn blender off. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Add 1-2 tablespoons of milk if the oatmeal thickens too much during storage. Warm before serving.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 67 (26% from fat) • carbo. 10g

•prot.3g•fat2g•sat.fat1g

• chol. 5mg • sod. 23mg

Variation:

Substitute other ripe fruits such as peaches, pears or fresh apricots.

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PURÉED PEACHES

Makes nine 60ml servings

4 medium peaches, peeled, pits

removed, cut into 2.5cm pieces

1/2 cup water

Place peaches in a steamer basket in a medium saucepan. Add enough water to be 2.5cm deep in pan. Cover tightly, and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Steam until peaches are soft but not mushy, about 4-5 minutes. Replenish water if necessary during steaming.

Place water and steamed peaches in blender jar in that order. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and blend on purée until smooth, about 15-20 seconds. Turn blender off. Scrape blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender ON and blend on purée for an additional 10-15 seconds. Turn blender off. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 25 (0% from fat) • carbo. 6g

• prot. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg

CHICKEN WITH

NOODLES

Makes twenty 60ml servings

1 225g boneless, skinless

chicken breast, cut into

2.5cm pieces

1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium

chicken broth 1/2 cup egg pastina 1/2 cup frozen peas

Place chicken, broth, pastina and peas in a medium saucepan. Cover; bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, partially covered, until chicken is cooked and pastina is soft but not mushy , about 8-9 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool for 5 minutes.

Place chicken mixture in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and blend on purée until smooth, about 30 seconds. Turn blender off. Scrape blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender on and continue blending on purée for 30 seconds longer. T urn blender off. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze in individual portions for up to 2months.

Note: For a thinner consistency, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 24 (0% from fat) • carbo. 3g

•prot.3g•fat0g•sat.fat0g

• chol. 7mg • sod. 17mg

Batters

BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

Makes sixteen 10cm pancakes

1-1/2 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Cooking spray

Place first eight ingredients, in order listed, in blender jar (not vegetable oil cooking spray). Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and blend on purée for 10 seconds. Turn blender off. Scrape blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender on and blend on purée for an additional 15-20 seconds. Turn blender off.

Coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray , and heat over medium heat. Pour batter into 10cm pancakes. When they start to bubble, turn and brown the other side, about 45 seconds. Repeat with remaining batter, coating skillet with cooking spray as necessary .

Nutritional analysis per pancake:

Calories 75 (36% from fat) • carbo. 9g

• prot. 3g • fat 3g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 27mg • sod. 168mg

CUISINART CRÊPES

Makes sixteen crêpes (about 20cm diameter)

1-2/3 cups warm water 3 tablespoons softened butter,

in 2.5cm pieces 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt Cooking spray

Place first six ingredients, in order listed, into blender jar (not cooking spray). Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and blend on mix for 10 seconds. Turn blender off. Scrape blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender ON and continue blending on mix until smooth, about 5-10 seconds. Turn blender off.

Refrigerate in a covered container for 2 hours before using. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir well before using.

Coat a 24cm nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Pour 3 tablespoons batter into skillet, and swirl to coat bottom of the pan evenly with a thin film. Cook about 1 minute on each side, or until lightly browned.

Reserve crêpes. Repeat with remaining batter, coating pan with cooking spray as necessary .

Serve with creamed chicken, fresh berries or sautéed apples.

Nutritional analysis per crêpe:

Calories 59 (46% from fat) • carbo. 6g

•prot.2g•fat3g•sat.fat2g

• chol. 46mg • sod. 107mg

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HONEY WHEAT WAFFLES

Makes six waffles (about 3 cups batter)

1-1/2 cups milk 2 large eggs 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-

purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 4 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Preheat waffle iron. Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and blend on purée for 10 seconds. Turn blender off. Scrape blender jar with spatula. Turn blender on and continue blending on purée until smooth, about 10-15 seconds. Turn blender off.

Follow manufacturer’s instructions to bake waffles.

Nutritional analysis per waffle:

Calories 239 (41% from fat) • carbo. 28g

• prot. 7g • fat 11g • sat. fat 6g

• chol. 96mg • sod. 419mg

Soups

COLD GAZPACHO

Makes five 180ml servings

2 cups tomato juice, divided 1 rib celery, peeled, cut into

2.5cm pieces

1 medium cucumber, peeled, cut

in half lengthwise, seeds removed, in 2.5cm pieces

1 clove garlic, peeled, cut in

4 pieces

1/2 medium green bell pepper,

cored, seeded, cut into 2.5cm pieces

1 small jalapeño pepper, cut in

half, seeds removed, cut into 5mm pieces

4 spring onions, cut into

2.5cm pieces

2 medium tomatoes, seeds

removed, each cut into 8 pieces 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Place 1 cup tomato juice in blender jar. Add celery and next six ingredients. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and blend on purée until vegetables are medium-finely chopped, about 10-15 seconds. Turn blender off. Place in a large serving bowl, and add remaining 1 cup tomato juice, lemon juice, and pepper; stir to combine. Chill before serving.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 85 (11% from fat) • carbo. 16g

•prot.3g•fat1g•sat.fat0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 511mg

CREAM OF

ASPARAGUS SOUP

Makes eight 180ml servings

3/4 cup parsley leaves 3 tablespoons butter or

margarine

1 small onion, cut into

2.5cm pieces

1 340g asparagus, trimmed,

cut into 2.5cm pieces 3 cups chicken stock or broth 1/2 cup full cream 1/2 cup whole milk 3 teaspoons cornstarch 1-1/2 cups cold water

Salt and white pepper, to taste

Place parsley in the blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and pulse on purée until coarsely chopped, about 4-5 times. Reserve. Turn blender off.

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until soft but not brown, about 2-3 minutes. Add asparagus, stock, and all but 1 tablespoon of reserved parsley. Cover; bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook, partially covered, until asparagus is tender, about 10-12 minutes.

Drain vegetables, being sure to r eserve the cooking liquid. Allow cooking liquid to cool 5 minutes. Add 1 cup of the cooking liquid and half of the solids, in order listed, to the blender jar . Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and blend on food processor speed until smooth, about 2530 seconds. Turn blender off. Return the puréed vegetable mixture to the saucepan. Repeat with remaining 1 cup liquid and vegetables. Add remaining cooking liquid and cream and milk to puréed vegetables in the saucepan; stir

to combine. Stir cornstarch into water , and add to soup. Cook, stirring often, over medium heat, until soup thickens, about 6-8 minutes. Do not boil. Adjust seasonings to taste; garnish with remaining parsley , and serve.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 112 (64% from fat) • carbo. 7g

•prot.3g•fat8g•sat.fat5g

• chol. 23mg • sod. 610mg

POTATO-LEEK SOUP

Makes four 180ml servings

1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 medium leeks, whites only,

sliced horizontally and cut into

2.5cm pieces 1 small onion, in 2.5cm pieces 2 medium potatoes, peeled, in

2.5cm pieces 1-3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken

broth 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 3 tablespoons chopped chives

(optional)

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and onion; sauté until soft but not brown, about 5-8 minutes; stir occasionally . Add potatoes, broth, and water; cover; bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low , and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are soft, about 10-15 minutes.

Drain vegetables, being sure to r eserve the cooking liquid. Allow cooking liquid to cool 5 minutes. Add half of the cooking liquid and half of the solids to the blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and blend on food processor speed until smooth, about 15-20 seconds. Turn blender off. Return the

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puréed vegetable mixture to the saucepan.

Repeat with remaining liquid and vegetables and return vegetable mixture to saucepan. Add salt and pepper; stir to combine. Garnish with chopped chives, if desired.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 208 (17% from fat) • carbo. 38g

• prot. 5g • fat 4g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 380mg

CREAMY

ROCKMELON SOUP

Makes five 6-ounce servings

1/2 cup orange juice 1 medium rockmelon, seeds and

peel removed, cut into

2.5cm pieces 1 cup plain nonfat yoghurt 2 tablespoons sugar* 2 tablespoons port wine

(optional)

2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves

Place orange juice and rockmelon in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and blend on purée until smooth, about 20-25 seconds. Add yoghurt, sugar, and wine (if using). Blend on purée until smooth, about 15 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve chilled. Garnish with mint leaves.

*Use less sugar if the rockmelon is naturally sweet.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 96 (0% from fat) • carbo. 20g

• prot. 4g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 1mg • sod. 45mg

CORN CHOWDER

Makes seven180ml servings

1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 medium leek, white only,

washed, cut into 2.5cm pieces

1 medium onion, cut into

5mm pieces

2 celery ribs, peeled, sliced in

5mm pieces

1 medium potato, peeled, cut into

15mm pieces

1- 2/3 cups reduced-sodium chicken

broth 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1-1/3 cups reduced fat milk 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or

frozen; thaw if frozen)

Divided salt and pepper to taste

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leek and onion; cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add celery, and sauté until soft, about 2 minutes. Add potato, broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Cover; bring to boil over mediumhigh heat. Reduce heat to low , and cook, partially covered, until potato is tender , about 8-10 minutes.

Place milk and 1 cup corn kernels in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and blend on food processor speed until well combined, about 25-30 seconds. T urn blender off. Add milk mixture and remaining corn to saucepan. Season with salt and pepper , if desired. Cook gently over low heat until heated through. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 208 (17% from fat) • carbo. 36g

•prot.7g•fat4g•sat.fat2g

• chol. 8mg • sod. 290mg

Desserts

ESPRESSO GRANITA

Makes six 1/2 cup servings

2 cups hot espresso coffee 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup chilled coffee

Combine espresso and sugar in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Pour into ice cube trays, and freeze until solid, about 8 hours. Place chilled coffee and 10 espresso cubes in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and blend on food processor speed until thick, about 2030 seconds. Turn blender off. Add remaining ice cubes. Turn blender on and blend until thick, about 20 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately in well chilled parfait cups. Top with a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 68 (0% from fat) • carbo. 17g

• prot. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg

FRESH LEMON GRANITA

Makes eight 1/2 cup servings

2 cups sugar 2 cups water 1-1/2 cups fresh lemon juice

(juice of about 6 lemons)

1 tablespoon grated lemon zest*

Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to boil over mediumhigh heat. Reduce heat to low , and simmer until sugar dissolves, about 3-4 minutes. Cool completely**. When cool, add lemon juice and zest; stir to combine.

Pour into ice cube trays, and freeze until solid, about 8 hours. Place 10 frozen cubes in blender jar . Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and press “Ice Crush” button 10 times or until ice

is the consistency of snow . Continue crushing 10 cubes at a time until all are crushed. Turn blender off. Spoon into well chilled parfait cups and serve immediately.

* Zest is the colored part of the citrus rind. Do not use the white pith. For best results, remove zest from the lemon with a vegetable peeler.

** Place mixture in a covered container, and store in the refrigerator overnight, or chill over an ice bath for 30 minutes.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 216 (0% from fat) • carbo. 54g

•prot.0g•fat0g•sat.fat0g• chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg

LEMON RICOTTA

CHEESECAKE WITH

RASPBERRY SAUCE

Makes eight servings (one 23cm cheesecake)

3 whole granita biscuits 1 tablespoon cold butter, in

8 pieces 1 tablespoon sugar 4 strips lemon zest, cut in half 1/2 cup liquid egg substitute 6 tablespoons lemon juice 1 850g part-skim

ricotta cheese 1/2 cup sugar, divided

Preheat oven to 160°C. Cover the outside of 23cm springform pan with foil.

Break each granitas into pieces and add to blender jar.

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Place cover on blender jar . Turn blender on and blend on mix until crushed, about 10-15 seconds. Add butter and 1 tablespoon sugar; blend on Mix until combined, about 10-15 seconds. T urn blender off. Press mixture into bottom of pan, and bake 10 minutes.

Add lemon zest and 1 teaspoon sugar to clean and dry blender jar . Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and blend on food processor speed for 15-20 seconds. Add egg substitute and remaining ingredients in the order listed; blend on Mix for 60-75 seconds. (It may look as if the ingredients are not mixing; however , the blender is working. After about 30 seconds, the mixture will start to circulate in the blender jar .) Turn blender off. Pour into prebaked crust, and bake until firm, about 1 hour. Cool completely on a wire rack, and then refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving. Serve with raspberry sauce (see page 18).

Nutritional analysis per serving

(cheesecake only):

Calories 251 (39% from fat) • carbo. 24g

• prot. 14g • fat 11g • sat. fat 6g

• chol. 37mg • sod. 211mg

BAKED ALMOND

CUSTARD

Makes six servings

3 large eggs 1-1/2 cups reduced fat milk 1 cup evaporated fat free milk 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract 6 teaspoons finely chopped or

slivered almonds

Preheat oven to 160°C. Add first five ingredients to blender jar (not almonds). Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and blend on mix until combined, about 10 seconds. Turn blender off. Divide mixture among six 175ml ramekins or custard cups, filling each about

3/4

full. Top each with 1 teaspoon

almonds.

Place ramekins in a 23cm x 33cm baking dish and add hot water to reach

2.5cm up the sides of the ramekins. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Remove ramekins from water bath and cool on a wire rack. Cover and chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 181 (25% from fat) • carbo. 25g

• prot. 9g • fat 5g • sat. fat 2g

• chol. 112mg • sod. 111mg

Recipes

For use with SmartPower Duet Food Processor Only

HUMMUS

Makes 2-1/4 cups

2 cups canned chickpeas,

drained 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 4 tablespoons tahini 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons salt

Parsley sprig

Place first 6 ingredients in the SmartPower Duet work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on work bowl. Press the on button and process on food processor speed until smooth, about 30-40 seconds.

Press off button. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with parsley. Serve at room temperature.

Nutritional information per tablespoon:

Calories 40 (27% from fat) • carbo. 6g •

prot. 1g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 69mg

FRESH TOMATO SALSA

Makes 1 cup

1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves 1 small garlic clove, peeled 1 jalapeno pepper, halved,

seeded, cut into 1.5cm pieces

1 small onion, cut into 2cm

pieces

3 plum tomatoes, cut into

1.5cm pieces 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon salt

Place coriander in the SmartPower Duet work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on bowl and press the “On” button. With the food processor running on food processor speed, add garlic through the feed tube and process until finely chopped, about 5 seconds. Scrape work bowl. Add jalapeno, onion, tomatoes, lime juice and salt.

ress the “Pulse” button and pulse on food processor speed until coarsely chopped, about 8 - 10 times. Press “Off” button.

Nutritional information per tablespoon:

Calories 20 (0% from fat) • carbo. 4g

• prot. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 271mg

SPICY CRAB DIP

Makes 1-3/4 cups

1 tablespoon fresh chives 1 cup lowfat sour cream 1/3 cup fat free milk 1/4 cup lowfat mayonnaise 1-1/2 teaspoons prepared

horseradish 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 can (170g) crabmeat, drained (about 3/4 cup)

Place chives in the SmartPower Duet food processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on work bowl and press the “On” button. Process on food processor speed until finely chopped, about 5 seconds. Leave in bowl. Add remaining ingredients to work bowl and press Pulse button. Pulse on food processor speed until combined, about 6 times. Press “Off” button. Refrigerate for 1 - 2 hours before serving to develop flavour.

Nutritional information per tablespoon: Calories 64 (53% from fat) • carbo. 2g

•prot.2g•fat2g•sat.fat1g

• chol. 15mg • sod. 91mg

CREAMY GUACAMOLE

Makes 1-1/2 cups

1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves 1 medium garlic clove, peeled 1 small spring onions, trimmed,

cut into 2.5cm pieces 1/2 small green chili, seeded 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 cup nonfat plain yoghurt 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 small plum tomato, cut into

1.5cm pieces

2 small ripe avocados, peeled,

pits removed, cut into

1.5cm pieces

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Place coriander, garlic, spring onion, chili, salt and chili powder in the SmartPower Duet food processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on work bowl and press “On” button. Process on food processor speed until finely chopped, about 5 seconds. Scrape work bowl and add yoghurt, lemon juice, tomato and avocado. Press “Pulse” button and pulse on food processor speed 5 times, then run continuously until smooth, about 20 seconds. Press “Off” button.

Tip: To prevent browning, bury avocado pit in the centre of the mixture. Cover tightly and refrigerate.

Nutritional information per tablespoon: Calories 39 (69% from fat) • carbo. 2g

• prot. 1g • fat 3g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 30mg

PESTO SAUCE

Makes eight 30ml servings

1 90g Parmesan cheese,

cut into 1.5cm pieces 3 small garlic cloves, peeled 2 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely

packed 2/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup pine nuts

Place cheese in the SmartPower Duet food processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place the cover on the work bowl and press the “On” button. Process on food processor speed until finely chopped, about 45 seconds. Reserve. Add garlic and process until finely chopped, about 5 seconds. Scrape work bowl and add basil, oil and pine nuts. Process until combined, about 15 seconds.

Scrape work bowl and add reserved cheese.Process until well blended, about 30 seconds. Press “Off” button.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 262 (89% from fat) • carbo. 2g •

sod. 202mg • prot. 5g • fat 26g

• sat. fat 5g • chol. 8mg

RASPBERRY SAUCE

Makes eight 30ml servings

1 340g frozen raspberries,

thawed, at room temperature (about 1-1/3 cups)

1 tablespoon sugar

Place raspberries and sugar in the SmartPower Duet food processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on work bowl and press “On” button. Process on food processor speed until well combined, about 20 seconds. Press “Off” button. Strain mixture through a fine sieve. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Serve over fruit, ice cream, cake or cheese cake.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 52 (0% from fat) • carbo. 13g

prot. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg

CLASSIC MAYONNAISE

WITH COOKED EGGS

Heating eggs to 70°C, and holding

them there for a moment, sanitises them to kill salmonella bacteria

Makes 1 cup

1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon flour

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1-1/4 teaspoons dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground

white pepper

2/3 cup (175 ml) vegetable oil

Have ready a pie plate filled with ice cubes and cold water. Add the whole egg, egg yolk, sugar and flour to the SmartPower Duet food processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on work bowl and press “On” button. Process on food processor speed until combined, about 5 seconds. Transfer to a 18cm nonstick skillet. Wash the work bowl, blade and lid with hot water and soap; dry.

Over medium heat, using a heat-proof scraper, stir the egg mixture until it thickens to the consistency of a thin custard, about 1 to 1-1/2 minutes. Stir 1/2 minute longer, then remove the pan from the heat and place it in the prepared ice water bath, stirring the egg mixture until it is cool.

Add the cooled egg mixture to the clean workbowl fitted with the chopping blade, along with the vinegar, dry mustard, salt and pepper. Process on food processor speed to blend, about 15 seconds. With the machine running, pour 1/3 cup of the oil into the pusher and let it drip through the small hole. The mayonnaise will thicken gradually. Remove the small pusher and add the remaining oil through the feed tube in a slow, steady stream, about 1 minute. Stop processing once all the oil has been added and the mixture is emulsified.

Variation: Cholesterol-Free Mayonnaise

Substitute 1/2 cup pasteurised liquid egg substitute for the egg and egg yolk. Omit the cooking/cooling steps.

Nutritional information per tablespoon of

Classic Mayonnaise:

Calories 93 (96% from fat) • carbo. 0g

• prot. 1g • fat 10g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 27mg • sod. 77mg

LOW-FAT BLUE CHEESE

DRESSING

Makes 1 cup

1 cup fresh parsley 1/3 cup fat free milk 1/2 cup nonfat plain yoghurt 1 60g blue cheese, cut into

1.5cm pieces 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt

Place parsley in the SmartPower Duet food processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on work bowl and press “On” button. Process on food processor speed until finely chopped, about 10 seconds. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth, about 20 seconds. Press OFF button. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Nutritional information per tablespoon: Calories 17 (53% from fat) • carbo. 1g

•prot.1g•fat1g•sat.fat1g

• chol. 3mg • sod. 96mg

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WHIPPED CREAM

Makes 1 cup

1 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Place cream in SmartPower Duet food processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on work bowl and press “On” button. Process on food processor speed until cream begins to thicken, about 30 seconds. Add sugar and vanilla. Continue processing until cream is thickened, about 30 seconds. Press “Off” button.

Nutritional information per tablespoon:

Calories 115 (86% from fat) • carbo. 3g

• prot. 1g • fat 11g • sat. fat 7g

• chol. 41mg • sod. 11mg

CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Makes 4 servings

1 450g boneless, skinless

chicken breasts 1 medium garlic clove, peeled 1 2.5cm piece fresh ginger,

peeled 2 small carrots, peeled, cut to fit

feed tube horizontally 1 120g mushrooms,

stems trimmed 6 medium spring onions,

trimmed, cut into 2.5cm pieces 1 small zucchini, cut to fit feed

tube vertically 1 medium red pepper, cored,

seeded, cut into rectangles to

fit feed tube 6 tablespoons vegetable oil,

divided 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons cold water 1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken

broth 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Cut chicken breasts in half. Roll each half into a cylinder and wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze until chicken is hard to the touch, but is still easily pierced with a sharp knife.

Place garlic and ginger in the SmartPower Duet Food Processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on the work bowl and press the “On” button. Process on food processor speed until minced, about 10 seconds. Remove and reserve. Insert the shredding disc. Pack carrots in the feed tube and shred. Remove and reserve. Insert the slicing disc and slice mushrooms, spring onions, zucchini and pepper, reserving each separately. Slice semifrozen chicken. Press “Off” button.

Heat oil in a stir-fry pan or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and stir-fry chicken until it is cooked through and juices run clear. Cook chicken in batches if necessary. Reserve and keep warm.

Add 2 tablespoons oil to stir-fry pan and cook garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add carrots and cook for 15 seconds. Add remaining vegetables and cook until just tender, about 1 minute. Remove and reserve.

Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Add broth, soy sauce and sesame oil. Add to stir-fry pan and cook over medium-high heat until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add reserved chicken and vegetables; stir

to combine and cook until heated through. Season to taste with pepper and serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 380 (57% from fat) • carbo. 12g

• prot. 29g • fat 24g • sat. fat 3g

• chol. 66mg • sod. 803mg

POTATOES AU GRATIN

Makes 6 servings

Cooking spray 1 small garlic clove, peeled 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup reduced sodium, lowfat

chicken broth 1 120g cheddar cheese 4 medium potatoes, peeled,

halved lengthwise, ends cut flat

Salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper,

to taste

Preheat oven to 160°C and spray a 23cm square baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray.

Place garlic in the SmartPower Duet food processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on work bowl and press “On” button. Process on food processor speed until minced, about 5 seconds.

Place cream, broth and garlic in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.

Insert the shredding disc into the food processor work bowl and shred the cheese. Reserve. Insert the slicing disc and slice the potatoes. Press “Off” button.

Layer half the potato slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and half the cheese. Add remaining potatoes in a

layer over the cheese, and season. Pour the hot cream mixture over the top of the potatoes.

Bake until potatoes are tender, liquid is absorbed and top is browned, about 1 hour. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top, 5 minutes before the end of cooking.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 361 (52% from fat) • carbo. 34g

• prot. 9g • fat 21g • sat. fat 13g

• chol. 74mg • sod. 302mg

SHREDDED CARROTS

AND ZUCCHINI

Makes 4 servings

2 small zucchini, trimmed, cut to

fit feed tube

3 medium carrots, peeled, cut to

fit feed tube 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Freshly ground black pepper,

to taste

Insert the shredding disc in the SmartPower Duet food processor work bowl and place cover on work bowl. Press “On” button. Place zucchini in feed tube and shred, using food processor speed. Remove and reserve. Place carrots in feed tube and shred. Press “Off” button.

Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add carrots and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add zucchini and seasonings. Cook, stirring often, until just tender, about 1 minute. Serve warm.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 86 (60% from fat) • carbo. 8g •

prot. 1g • fat 6g • sat. fat 4g

• chol. 16mg • sod. 141mg

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CHICKEN SALAD

Makes 2 servings

1 small celery stalk, peeled, cut

into 2cm pieces

1/3 small red pepper, cut into

2cm pieces

1 cup cooked chicken, cut into

2cm pieces

1/4 cup lowfat mayonnaise

Salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Place celery and red pepper in the SmartPower Duet food processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on work bowl, press “On” button and press “Pulse” button. Pulse on food processor speed until coarsely chopped, about 3 - 4 times. Add chicken and mayonnaise; pulse until combined, about 3 - 4 times. Press “Off” button. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 244 (59% from fat) • carbo. 3g

• prot. 22g • fat 16g • sat. fat 3g

• chol. 70mg • sod. 211mg

BANANA WALNUT

MUFFINS

Makes 6 muffins

1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 small ripe banana, peeled, cut

into 2.5cm pieces 1 large egg 1/4 cup skim milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup walnut halves 1 teaspoon sugar

Preheat oven to 190°C and line six muffin cups with paper liners.

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl. Reserve.

Place banana pieces in the SmartPower Duet food processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on work bowl and press “On” button. Process on food processor speed until smooth, about 20 seconds. Scrape bowl. Add egg, milk and oil; process until combined, about 10 seconds. Add walnuts and dry ingredients. Press “Pulse” button and pulse on food processor speed until flour is just mixed in, about 3 - 4 times. Batter will be lumpy and some dry flour may be left on top. Press “Off” button.

Fill prepared muffin cups with batter (fill almost to the top) and sprinkle tops with sugar. Bake until tops are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean, about 20-25minutes.Removefrommuffin pan and cool on wire rack.

Nutritional information per muffin:

Calories 240 (45% from fat) • carbo. 29g

• prot. 4g • fat 12g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 30mg • sod. 374mg

APPLESAUCE

Makes 1-1/2 cups

1 450g apples, peeled, cored,

cut into eighths

1/4 cup water

Place apples and water in a 2-litre saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer until apples are soft, about 20 - 25 minutes. Add additional water,

if necessary, to prevent burning. Remove from heat and allow apple mixture to cool before processing.

Transfer apple mixture to the SmartPower Duet food processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on work bowl and press ON button. Process on food processor speed until combined, about 15 seconds. Scrape work bowl. Process until smooth, about 10 - 15 seconds. Press “Off” button.

Nutritional information per 1/2 cup:

Calories 84 (0% from fat) • carbo. 21g

•prot.0g•fat0g•sat.fat0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg

TOSSED SALAD

Makes 8 servings

8 cups assorted lettuces, washed,

dried and torn into bite-sized

pieces* 6 radishes, ends cut flat 4 plum tomatoes, ends cut flat 1 celery stalk, peeled, cut to fit

feed tube vertically 1 small red onion, peeled, ends

cut flat 1 medium carrot, peeled, cut to fit

feed tube horizontally 1 small zucchini, trimmed, cut to

fit feed tube horizontally

Vinaigrette (recipe follows)

Place lettuces in a large salad bowl. Insert the slicing disc in the SmartPower Duet food processor work bowl. Place cover on work bowl and press “On” button. Using food processor speed, slice radishes and transfer to salad bowl. Slice tomatoes, celery and red onion separately, transferring each to the salad bowl after slicing. Insert the shredding disc. Place carrots in feed tube horizontally

and shred. Transfer to salad bowl. Repeat with zucchini. Press “Off” button. Toss vegetables with lettuces. When ready to serve, add vinaigrette and toss to combine.

Nutritional information per serving: (salad

only) Calories 40 (0% from fat) • carbo.

8g •prot.2g•fat0g•sat.fat0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 26mg

VINAIGRETTE

Makes 1 cup

1 small garlic clove, peeled 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black

pepper

1 cup vegetable oil

Place garlic in the SmartPower Duet food processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on work bowl and press “On” button. Process on food processor speed until finely chopped, about 5 seconds. Add vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper; process 5 seconds to combine. With machine running, slowly pour oil through feed tube until well mixed, about 30 seconds. Press “Off” button.

Nutritional information per tablespoon:

Calories 247 (98% from fat) • carbo. 1g

• prot. 0g • fat 27g • sat. fat 3g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 157mg

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WARRANTY

LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY

This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on Cuisinart Duet Blender/Food Processor.

This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart

SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor that was purchased at retail for personal, family, or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable state law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.

We warrant that your Cuisinart SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor will be free of defects in material or workmanship under normal home use for three years from the date of original purchase.

We suggest that you complete and promptly return the enclosed warranty registration card to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase. However, return of the warranty registration card is not a condition of these warranties.

If your blender should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it (or, if we think it necessary, replace it) without charge to you. To obtain warranty service, please call our Consumer Service Centre toll-free at 1800 808 971 (AUST), 0800 435 000 (NZ), or write to:

Cuisinart Australia

24 Salisbury Road Asquith NSW 2077

SmartPower

Cuisinart New Zealand

44 Apollo Drive Mairangi Bay Auckland New Zealand

Please also be sure to include a return address, daytime phone number, description of the product defect, product serial number (stamped on bottom of product base), and any other information pertinent to the product’s return.

Your Cuisinart

SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor has been manufactured to strict specifications and has been designed for use with the Cuisinart

SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor accessories and replacement parts. These warranties expressly exclude any defects or damages caused by accessories, replacement parts, or other repair service other than those that have been authorised by Cuisinart. These warranties do not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment, or other than ordinary household use. These warranties exclude all incidental or consequential damages.

BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART®PRODUCT

If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart that you call our Consumer Service Centre at 1800 808 971 (AUST), 0800 435 000 (NZ) before returning the product for servicing. Often, our Consumer Service Representatives can help solve the problem without having the product serviced. If servicing is needed, a Representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty and direct you to the nearest service location.

Important:

If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorised Service Centre, please remind the servicer to call our Consumer Service Centre at 1800 808 971 (AUST), 0800 435 000 (NZ) to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts, and the product is still under warranty.

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