Cuisinart CBT-500FPC User Manual

SMARTPOWER PREMIER DUET™600-WATT BLENDER/FOOD PROCESSOR

INSTRUCTION AND

RECIPE BOOKLET

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

CBT-500FPC

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 blender in water or other liquid.

3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning or removing contents from blender jar. Never put hands into the blender jar 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, 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.

10. Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending, 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 blender 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 SHARP. HANDLE CAREFULLY.

13. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting assembly on base unless the blender jar is properly attached.

14. Always operate blender with the cover in place.

15. Never leave your blender unattended while it is running.

16. When blending HOT liquids, 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.

Regarding your cord set: A longer cord has been provided so that you will have flexibility in positioning your Cuisinart

SmartPower Premier Duet™600-Watt 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.

19. Wash the blender jar, cutting assembly, locking ring, and cover before first use.

20. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.

21. WARNING: FLASHING LIGHT INDICATES READY TO OPERATE. DO NOT TOUCH BLADES

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

NOTICE

This appliance is of the grounded type; the extension cord should be a grounded type 3-wire cord. If the plug does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

WARNING - Improper use of the grounding can result in risk of electric shock.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart®SmartPower Premier Duet

™

600-Watt Blender/Food processor on a flat, sturdy

surface before unpacking.

2. Remove instruction booklet and other printed materials from top of corrugated insert.

3. Next, remove the top corrugated insert. It contains the adapter stem, and the slicing/shredding disc. Carefully remove slicing/shredding disc, as it is very sharp, then remove lid and adapter stem.

4. Remove the top corrugated insert containing the blender jar assembly. Be careful not to tip the jar when removing.

5. Remove the middle corrugated insert containing the fill cap.

6. Carefully lift blender base from box and set aside.

7. Remove food processor accessory and any additional literature from the box.

To assemble the blender, follow the Assembly instructions on page 4 of this instruction booklet. Replace all corrugated inserts in the box and save the box for repackaging. See the Features and Benefits section on page 4 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 6 of this booklet to remove any dust or residue.

INTRODUCTION

You’ll be amazed at what this combination blender/food processor can do! The SmartPower PremierDuet

™

is our most powerful

blender and a full-featured 3-cup Cuisinart

Food Processor – in one! It lets you effortlessly blend smoothies, mix batter, crush ice, purée soup, chop nuts, slice potatoes, or shred cheese…all with easy push-button controls. Get ready to have more fun and get more creative in your own kitchen, with Cuisinart!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards .................................................................... 2

Unpacking Instructions.................................................................... 3

Introduction .................................................................................... 3

Blender Features and Benefits ...................................................... 4

Blender Use and Care .................................................................... 4

Assembly .................................................................................... 4

Helpful Reminders...................................................................... 5

Operation .................................................................................... 5

Quick Reference Guides ............................................................ 5

Cleaning and Maintenance.......................................................... 6

Do’s and Don’ts .......................................................................... 7

Food Processor Features ................................................................ 8

Food Processor – Getting Started .................................................. 8

Assembly ...................................................................................... 8

Operating Controls .................................................................... 9

Chopping, Puréeing and Mixing .................................................. 9

Slicing and Shredding .............................................................. 10

Quick Reference Guides...................................................... 11, 12

Recipe Tips .............................................................................. 11

Cleaning and Storing................................................................ 13

Warranty Information .................................................................... 13

Recipes ........................................................................................ 14

HELPFUL REMINDERS

• Once the cover is in position, additional ingredients can be

added during blending by simply lifting the measured pour lid, adding ingredients, and replacing the measured pour lid.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Cover

Just press on. Tightfitting seal resists leakage.

2. Measured Pour Lid

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

3. 50-oz. (1.5 L) Glass Jar

Has a unique, sturdy, widemouth design.

4. Leakproof Rubber Gasket (not shown)

Holds the glass jar snugly in position for safe operation.

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

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

6. Locking Ring

Is self-aligning so that the glass blender jar slides easily into position.

7. Count-Up

™

Timer

Five-minute timer times your recipes for perfect results.

8. Push-button Controls a. High and Low Buttons

Choose High or Low speed to blend the ingredients to the desired consistency.

b. Pulse Button

Allows you to pulse at High or Low speeds, so you can blend ingredients only as much as needed.

c. Ice Crush Button

Press On to begin crushing. This button is preset to the best speed for crushing ice.

9. Heavy-duty Motor Base

Is so sturdy and stable, it will not “walk” on your counter – even during ice crushing! Used for both the blender jar and the food processor bowl.

10. Slip-proof Feet

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

11. Cord Storage (not shown)

Keeps countertop safe and neat by conveniently storing excess cord.

USE AND CARE

ASSEMBLY

To use your Cuisinart

SmartPower

Premier Duet

™

600-Watt Blender,

begin by assembling the blender jar.

1. Turn the blender jar (a) upside down, and place it flat on a sturdy surface.

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

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

Note: Blades are sharp… handle carefully.

4. Secure the rubber gasket and cutting assembly into 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. Once assembled, turn the blender jar right-side up.

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

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

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

8a.

8c.

Note: Blades are sharp...

handle carefully.

(d)

(a)

(b)

(c)

8b.

10.

• Cover should always be in place while the unit is on.

• Warning: Do not place blender jar onto 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.

• Boiling liquid or solid frozen foods (with the exception of ice cubes or 1/2-inch [1.25 cm] pieces of frozen fruit) should never be placed in the blender jar.

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

• 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.

• Follow Cleaning and Maintenance instructions on page 7, prior to your first use.

OPERATION

1. Place the motor base of your Cuisinart®SmartPower Premier

Duet

™

600-Watt Blender 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 Premier Duet™600-Watt Blender into

an electrical outlet.

2. Add all necessary ingredients to the blender jar, and replace the cover. You may add more 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.

Note: Add liquid ingredients first, then follow with solid ingredients.

This will provide more consistent blending and prevent unnecessary stress on the motor.

Note: To remove blender jar cover, lift edge of cover upwards. Lifting measured pour lid will not remove cover.

3. TIMING YOUR RECIPES: The SmartPower Premier Duet

™

600-Watt Blender/Food Processor features a 5-minute Count-Up

™

Timer, so that you can time your recipes and

guarantee perfect results. The timer begins counting from 0 as

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

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. Press

and release desired speed button as needed.

To Crush Ice In ON or PULSE mode, press and release

ICE CRUSH button as needed.

To Stop Blending Press Off button. (and Deactivate Blender)

To Stop Blending Press HIGH or LOW button. (on High or Low Speeds)

To Stop Blending Release button. (in ICE CRUSH Mode)

SPEED SELECTION GUIDE

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

Ingredient/Recipe Speed Result

Reconstituting frozen Low Smooth and full-bodied juice concentrate

Mayonnaise Low Thick and creamy Salad dressings Low or High Completely blended

and emulsified

Nuts [shelled, 1/2 cup (125 ml) Low Coarse to fine or less at a time] Pulse to chop

Heavy or whipping cream Low-pulse Thick creamy topping Bread, cookies or crackers Low-pulse, Coarse to fine as desired

[add 1/2" (1.25 cm) pieces, then blend 1 cup (250 ml) or less at a time]

Grating/chopping citrus Low-pulse/blend Uniformly fine zest [add 1-2 tsps. (5-10 ml) sugar or salt from recipe]

Smoothies, shakes, High Smooth, creamy & thick health drinks

Baby food/fruit & High Smooth and creamy vegetable purée

Frozen cocktails High Thick and slushy Hard cheeses Low-pulse, then blend Coarse to fine Spices Low or high pulse, Coarse to fine

then blend

Ice Ice Crush, Coarse crush to snowy

pulse or continuous

soon as you push your desired speed: High, Low, Pulse or Ice Crush. The timer will continue to count up even if you change speeds during blending. You can pause the timer by pausing the blending process. Do this by pushing the button corresponding to the speed at which you are currently blending. For example: If you are blending in Low speed and you push the Low speed button, the blender will stop blending and the timer will stop counting, but the unit will remain on. To continue blending and timing your recipe, push one of the speed buttons. The timer will also stop counting when it reaches 5:00 minutes. The timer will reset itself only when the Off button is pushed.

4. START BLENDING: Press the On button. The red LED

indicator light will illuminate, indicating that the blender is turned on but no speed has been selected.

5. CHOOSE BLENDING SPEED: Press HIGH or LOW button

to select the speed at which you would like to blend ingredients. 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 other speed button.

WARNING: FLASHING LIGHT INDICATES READY TO OPERATE. DO NOT TOUCH BLADES

Note: The Count-Up

™

timer will begin counting when the desired speed button is pushed. The timer will continue to count if you change speeds.

6. TO PAUSE OR STOP BLENDING PROCESS:

a. To Pause Blending Process:

Push the button corresponding to the speed at which you are currently blending. For example: If you are blending on HIGH speed, push the HIGH speed button and the blender will stop blending, but the unit will remain on.

Note: By pausing the blending process, you will also pause the timer. The timer will pause until you start blending again.

b. To Stop Blending Process:

Push the OFF Button when you are finished with your recipe and would like to turn the blender off.

Note: When you push the Off button, the timer will stop counting and the LED display will reset to 0:00. When the blender is turned back on and a speed button is pushed, the timer will begin to count from 0:00.

7. PULSE MODE: The pulse mode allows you to create a burst

of power for quick, efficient blending. To use the pulse function, push the On button and the red LED indicator light will illuminate. Push the Pulse button, and the pulse LED indicator light will blink. Push and release the desired speed button. Repeat as desired. You determine the duration of each pulse. While pulsing, the LED indicator light 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 effective in starting the blending process when you do not want continuous power, or when processing items that do not require an extended amount of blending.

Note: The timer will count when you push or hold down the Pulse button. The timer will pause when you release the Pulse button.

8. TO CRUSH ICE: The SmartPower Premier Duet

™

600-Watt Blender/Food Processor motor is strong enough to crush ice without liquid, at any speed. 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. Press the ON button. Press the ICE CRUSH button in short pulses until ice is crushed to desired consistency. See Recipe Tips section on page 11 for more details.

Note: The timer will count when you push or hold down the Ice Crush button. The timer will pause when you release the Ice Crush button.

9. 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 THE BLENDER OFF. Replace the cover and measured pour lid and continue

blending, if necessary. Make sure spatula is not inside the blender jar before blending.

10. WHEN FINISHED BLENDING: Press the OFF button position

and unplug the blender from the electrical outlet. Never remove the blender jar from the motor base until the blender is off. 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.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always unplug your Cuisinart®SmartPower Premier Duet

™

600-Watt Blender/Food Processor from the electrical outlet 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: Handle the cutting 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 upper rack of dishwasher. The blender jar must be washed in warm, soapy water and rinsed and dried thoroughly. The blender jar can also be placed upside down in 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 a 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 halfway with warm water. Run on LOW 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 THE BLENDER

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 blender 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.

• Cut most foods into approximately 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) to 1 inch

(2.5 cm) cubes to achieve a more uniform result. Cut all cheeses into pieces no larger than 1/2 inch (1.25 cm).

• Use the measured pour lid to measure liquid ingredients such

as alcohol. Replace measured pour lid after ingredients have been added.

• 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 or cutting assembly.

• Place cover on firmly. Always operate the blender with the

cover on.

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

• 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 food in the centre 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 when blending, pulse in short bursts.

• 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.

• Don’t place cutting assembly and locking ring onto motor base without the blender jar attached.

• Do not attempt to mash potatoes, knead heavy dough, or beat egg whites. These can be done in the Food Processor.

• Don’t remove blender jar while unit is on. Keep the blender jar cover on the blender jar while blending.

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

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

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

• Don’t use any utensil inside the blender jar 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 when blender is plugged in.

• Don’t add boiling liquids or frozen foods [except ice cubes or 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) pieces of frozen fruit] to glass blender jar. Boiling liquids should cool for 5 minutes before being placed in blender jar.

FOOD PROCESSOR FEATURES

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 GETTING STARTED STEP BY STEP

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 CHOPPING, PURÉEING AND 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 bottom of bowl.

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. 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.

5. The food pusher fits in feed tube with more rounded side toward

the outside of the bowl. ALWAYS USE PUSHER TO GUIDE

FOOD THROUGH FEED TUBE. NEVER USE YOUR FINGERS OR SPATULA.

6. Plug your SmartPower Premier Duet

™

600-Watt Blender/Food Processor into a wall outlet. Press the On Button and then push the High 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.

The reversible slicing/shredding disc can slice and shred a variety of fruits and vegetables, meats and cheeses. See Quick Reference guide for Preparing Foods for Slicing and Shredding, page 12.

FOOD PROCESSOR ASSEMBLY 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 centre 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 toward 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 Premier Duet™600-Watt

Blender/Food Processor into a household electrical outlet.

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

OPERATING CONTROLS

Your SmartPower Premier Duet

™

appliance uses the high speed with the Food Processor attachment. 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 set on High 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 High button. Motor will start if you have followed assembly instructions. To turn motor off, press the High button again or the Off button.

For on-off operation, called pulse-chopping or pulsing, press the On button, press the Pulse button, and then press and release the High button the desired number of times. Motor runs as long as you hold the High 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 High 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 High button for pulse/chopping. Never turn cover back and forth to start and stop processor.

CHOPPING, PURÉEING AND MIXING

Refer to Food Processor Assembly instructions on page 8.

1. Remove cover and put food into work bowl. First, cut food into

⁄4" (1.88 cm) pieces. You will get a more even chop if you start with pieces that are all the same size. Put pieces into work bowl with metal blade in place. You can put in up to 1 cup (250 ml) of food at a time. If you want to 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 press the High 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 press the High 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 overchop – look at food frequently through work bowl.

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, turn dial to Off 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 SmartPower Premier Duet

™

600-Watt Blender/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 the food at one time.

SLICING AND SHREDDING

1. Assemble clear work bowl on collar and base in the usual way. (See steps 1 and 2 on page 8.)

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. Turn to Pulse. 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 High button. Slicing and shredding will only take a few seconds. Release High button. 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 FOR USING YOUR NEW BLENDER/FOOD PROCESSOR:

Chopping Nuts

Pulse 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) of nuts (shells removed) and chop 4-5 times. Turn blender off; scrape blender jar with spatula. Turn blender on, Pulse and pulse 2-3 times. Turn blender Off. Pulse fewer times for more coarsely chopped results. For best results, process no more than 1 cup (250 ml) at a time.

Bread, Cookie or Cracker Crumbs

For best results, use day-old bread (drier bread works best). Break bread slices into

⁄2" (1.25 cm) pieces, and process no more than 1 cup (250 ml) of pieces at a time on mix for 5-10 seconds. Crackers and cookies should also be broken into

⁄2" (1.25 cm) pieces; process 1 cup

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE –

PROCESSING WITH CHOPPING BLADE

THE FOOD HOW TO PREPARE IT

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

pits and seeds. Cut into 3⁄4" (2 cm) pieces and process up to 1 cup (250 ml) at a time.

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

cut into 3⁄4" (2 cm) pieces. Put up to 1⁄2 pound (250 g) in work bowl. If you want to chop or purée more, do it in batches of not more than 1⁄2 pound (250 g) 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 1" (2.5 cm) 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 (5 ml) 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 3⁄4" (2 cm) 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 3 ounces (85 g) 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 (250 ml) at a time.

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.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE – PROCESSING WITH THE SLICING/SHREDDING DISK

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 [8 oz. (240 g) maximum at one time]

Soft cheeses like mozzarella

Medium-hard cheeses like Cheddar and Swiss

Hard cheeses like Parmesan

To Prepare for Slicing

Cut into even lengths about 1" (2.5 cm) 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 1" (2.5 cm) 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 and bottom, leaving centre section. Cut into wedges to fit feed tube upright. Remove core. Cut top and 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.

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

To Prepare for Shredding

For long shreds, cut into largest size that will fit sideways in feed tube. Stack in feed tube to about 1" (2.5 cm) from top. For shorter shreds, stand pieces upright in feed tube, flat side down (as described in slicing column).

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

Radishes shred well. Prepare same as for slicing.

Prepare same as for slicing

Prepare same as for 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 4 oz. (115 g) maximum.

Prepare same as for slicing. Chill 5 minutes in freezer before processing. Use 4 oz. (115 g) maximum.

Do not shred.

(250 ml) at a time on mix for 10-15 seconds. Turn blender dial to Off.

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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.

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 (5 ml) sugar (from recipe) to the blender jar. Blend on High for 15-20 seconds. Turn blender off.

Grinding Hard Cheese

Cut cheese into 1⁄2" (1.25 cm) pieces. Blend on High for 30 seconds. Turn blender off. For best results, grind no more than 3 ounces (90 g) of cheese at a time.

Grinding Spices

For best results, blender jar and cutting assembly must be clean and dry. Add

⁄4 -1⁄2 cup (50-125 ml) of spices, seeds or peppercorns to

blender jar. Blend on High for 30-35 seconds. Turn blender off.

Whipping Cream

Whip 1 cup (250 ml) of cream (whipping or heavy cream) at a time. Blend on Low, and process for 45-60 seconds or until creamy and smooth. If making sweetened cream, add sugar after 10 seconds. Turn blender off. Makes about 1 cup (250 ml).

Puréeing Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Rehydrate 1 ounce (30 g) of tomatoes in 1 cup (250 ml) boiling water. Allow to sit for 10 minutes or until softened. Add tomatoes and water to blender jar. Cover and pulse on High 5 times; then run continuously on food processor speed for 15-20 seconds. Turn blender off. Drain in fine strainer if desired. Makes about

⁄2 cup (125 ml) of puréed toma-

toes.

CLEANING AND STORING YOUR SMARTPOWER PREMIER DUET

™

FOOD PROCESSOR ATTACHMENTS

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 dish-

washer, 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.

WARRANTY LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY

This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on the Cuisinart

Supreme™ Commercial Quality Ice Cream Maker. This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart

Supreme™ Commercial Quality Ice Cream Maker that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. This warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.

We warrant that your Cuisinart® Supreme™ Commercial Quality Ice Cream Maker will be free of defects in material or workmanship under normal home use for three years from the date of original purchase.

For warranty purposes, we would like to suggest that you register your product on-line at www.cuisinart.ca to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase. However, should you not wish to register on-line we recommend that you maintain original receipt indicating proof of purchase. In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.

When calling our Authorized Service Centre for in warranty service please make reference to your model number and the manufacturing date code. This information can be found in the rating area on the body or underneath the base of your unit. The model number will follow the word Model: CBT-500FPC. The manufacturing date code is a 4 or 5 digit number sometimes followed by a letter. Example, 40630K would designate year, month & day (2004, June 30th).

If your coffeemaker should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it or, if we think it necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, please call our Consumer Service Centre toll-free at 1-800-472-7606 or write to:

Cuisinart Canada 156 Parkshore Drive Brampton, Ont. L6T 5M1.

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please also enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product. Please also be sure to include a return address, description of the product defect, product serial number, and any other information pertinent to the product’s return. Please pay by cheque or money order.

NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart

product that is being returned, we recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service.

Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in transit damage or for packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are not covered under warranty.

Your Cuisinart

product has been manufactured to strict

specifications and has been designed for use with the Cuisinart

authorized accessories and replacement parts for your model. These warranties expressly exclude any defects or damages

caused by accessories, replacement parts or repair service other than those that have been authorized by Cuisinart. These warranties exclude all incidental or consequential damages.

BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT

If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart®product, we suggest that you call our Consumer Service Centre at 1-800-472-7606 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 Authorized Service Centre, please remind the servicer to call our Consumer Service Centre to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product serviced with the correct parts, and to ensure that the product is still under warranty.

RECIPES

SMOOTHIES, SHAKES, FRAPPÉS, FROZEN BEVERAGES

FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE

Layers of fresh fruit blend in just seconds to make this all-fruit smoothie.

Makes six 8-ounce (240 ml) servings

⁄2 cup (125 ml) orange juice 1 cup (250 ml) cantaloupe, cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces 1 cup (250 ml) raspberries (fresh or frozen) 1 cup (250 ml) pineapple chunks [1" (2.5 cm) pieces]

(fresh or canned, drained) 1 cup (250 ml) navel orange segments, cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces 1 cup (250 ml) strawberries, hulled and halved 1 cup (250 ml) mango chunks [1" (2.5 cm) pieces] 1 medium banana, cut into

⁄2" (1.25 cm) slices

1 cup (250 ml) ice cubes (about 6 standard)

Layer the ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender On. Press High and blend for 20 to 30 seconds until smooth. Turn blender off.

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

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 101 (4% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 2g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 10mg • calc. 35mg • fiber 4g

FRUIT AND YOGURT SMOOTHIE

A delicious drink for breakfast on the run.

The fruits may be varied to suit your own taste.

Add more calcium by using calcium-enriched orange juice.

Makes 48 ounces (1.4 L)

2 cups (500 ml) pineapple chunks 1 medium banana, cut in 1" (2.5 cm) pieces 1 cup (250 ml) orange juice 1 cup (250 ml) fat-free vanilla yogurt 2 cups (500 ml) frozen strawberries (do not thaw)

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Turn blender On. Press High and blend for about 20 seconds. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 servings):

Calories 105 (4% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 3g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 23mg • calc. 76mg • fiber 2g

TO-FRUITTI SMOOTHIES

The much-maligned tofu is a good source of protein and a

nice alternative to using dairy products in smoothies.

Change the fruits to suit your own taste.

Makes 48 ounces (1.4 L)

1 cup (250 ml) mango chunks [1" (2.5 cm) pieces], about 12

ounces (340 ml) 1 medium banana, cut in 1" (2.5 cm) pieces 1 cup (250 ml) orange, apple or other fruit juice 1 cup (250 ml) soy milk/beverage 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla extract 1 cup (250 ml) silken tofu, cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces 2 cups (500 ml) frozen strawberries (do not thaw)

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Turn blender On. Press High and blend until smooth and creamy, about 20 seconds. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutritional information per serving

(based on 6 servings): Calories 135 (18% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 5g • fat 2g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 10mg • calc. 63mg • fiber 4g

MONKEY-DOODLE SHAKE

Chocolate frozen yogurt and bananas are

combined to make this creamy shake.

Makes 4 servings

2 cups (500 ml) lowfat milk 2 bananas, peeled, cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces 2 cups (500 ml) lowfat chocolate frozen yogurt 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chocolate syrup

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed; cover blender jar. Turn blender On. Press High and blend until smooth, creamy and thickened, about 40 to 50 seconds. Serve immediately in tall glasses with straws.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 257 (18% from fat) • carb. 46g • pro. 8g • fat 5g

• sat. fat 3g • chol. 19mg • sod. 95mg • calc. 216mg • fiber 2g

MOCHA FRAPPÉ

Makes 2 servings

8 ounces (240 ml) espresso* or double-strength coffee, chilled

⁄4 cup (50 ml) chocolate sauce

2 tablespoons (30 ml) flavoured syrup – vanilla, hazelnut,

almond, raspberry, etc.

15 ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Cover blender jar. Turn blender On. Press High and blend until smooth and slushy, about 30 to 40 seconds. Serve immediately in tall glasses. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 138 (0% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 1g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 37mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 0g

For a Creamy Frappé, add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) half-and-half before blending.

* May be prepared from instant espresso powder.

FROZEN MANGO MARGARITAS

Makes 6 servings

2 cups (500 ml) mango cubes (fresh or frozen, partially thawed)

⁄2 cup (125 ml) tequila

⁄3 cup (75 ml) Triple Sec or Cointreau

⁄3 cup (75 ml) fresh lime juice 4 tablespoons (60 ml) superfine sugar 2 cups (500 ml) ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender On. Press High and blend for 30 to 40 seconds until the mixture is smooth and slushy in texture. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 158 (1% from fat) • carb. 23g • pro. 0g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod 5mg • calc. 9mg • fiber 1g

Note: For an alcohol-free “Margarita,” substitute 8 ounces fruit

juice, such as apricot nectar or cranberry juice, for the tequila and Triple Sec.

Cointreau®is a registered trademark owned by the Cointreau Corporation.

FROZEN COSMOPOLITAN

Can you improve on a new classic? Of course!

Try our Frozen Cosmopolitan.

Makes 8 servings

2 cups (500 ml) cranberry juice 10 ounces (300 ml) chilled vodka (may use citrus-flavoured) 2 ounces (60 ml) lime juice 2 ounces (60 ml) Triple Sec or Cointreau

lime twists for garnish

Pour the cranberry juice into ice cube trays and freeze until solid. Place the vodka, lime juice, Triple Sec and frozen cranberry cubes

in the blender jar in order given. Turn blender On. Press High and blend for 25 to 30 seconds until completely slushy. Serve immediately in chilled martini or other stemmed glasses, garnished with a twist of lime.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 142 (1% from fat) • carb. 12g • pro. 0g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg • calc. 3mg • fiber 0g

Cointreau®is a registered trademark owned by the Cointreau Corporation.

FROZEN DAIQUIRI

A classic frozen cocktail.

Makes 4 servings

6 ounces (170 ml) frozen limeade 5 ounces (145 ml) light rum 3 cups (750 ml) ice cubes

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Cover blender jar. Turn blender On. Press High and blend until slushy, about 30 to 40 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 92 (0% from fat) • carb. 14g • pro. 0g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 2 mg • calc. 2mg • fiber 0g

For Frozen Fruit Daiquiris, add 2-3 cups (500-750 ml) fruit (strawberries, peaches, melon, etc.) cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces. For a more pronounced fruit flavour, freeze additional fruit in cubes and use in place of ice cubes.

SOUPS, SPREADS, DIPS AND MORE

For best results when blending fresh herbs, the herbs, blender jar and cutting assembly must be dry and clean.

CHILLED GAZPACHO

A Cuisinart favourite, made with fresh, ripe summer tomatoes,

Chilled Gazpacho is perfect on a hot, summer night.

Makes 8 servings, about 6 ounces (170 ml) each

1-2 cloves garlic, peeled 3 cups (750 ml) tomato or vegetable juice

cocktail, divided 1 large rib celery, peeled, cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces 1 large cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, cut into

1" (2.5 cm) pieces

⁄2 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces

⁄2 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces

1 large jalapeño pepper, cored, seeded, cut into

⁄2" (1.25 cm) pieces

6 green onions, trimmed, cut into

⁄2" (1.25 cm) pieces 4 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces 3 tablespoons (45 ml) sherry vinegar or lemon juice

⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt

⁄4 teaspoon (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper

Place garlic in blender jar; cover jar. Press Pulse; press Low to chop garlic, 10 times. Add 1 cup (250 ml) tomato juice/vegetable juice cocktail to blender jar along with celery, cucumber, green pepper, red pepper, jalapeño pepper, and green onions. Turn blender On and blend on Low until vegetables are medium-finely chopped, about 5 to 10 seconds. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Add remaining tomato juice/vegetable cocktail to blender jar with fresh tomatoes.

With blender set on Low, 10 times to chop, or blend continuously if a smoother gazpacho is preferred.

Add to the bowl of vegetables with the remaining juice. Season with sherry vinegar or lemon juice, salt and pepper. Chill before serving.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 51 (5% from fat) • carb. 11g • pro. 2g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 429mg • calc. 28mg • fiber 2g

CHILLED MELON AND MANGO SOUP

Sweet cantaloupe and mango combine with orange juice for this refreshing

cold soup. Perfect for a summer brunch or as a refreshing,

cool ending to a warm-weather meal.

Makes 8 servings

2-3 slices fresh ginger (each about the size of a quarter) 1 mango, about 12-14 ounces (360-420 g), peeled, seeded,

cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces

1 cantaloupe, about 3 pounds (1.5 kg), peeled, seeded,

cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces

⁄2-1 cup (125-250 ml) orange juice

Place ginger, mango, melon and 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) orange juice in the blender jar; cover. Turn blender On. Press Low and blend until smooth, about 20 to 30 seconds. Add as much remaining orange juice as necessary to adjust consistency to that of a thick soup. Chill completely before serving. May be garnished with fresh raspberries or blueberries and a sprig of mint.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 68 (2% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 1g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 14mg • calc. 17mg • fiber 1g

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP

Make this soup in the spring when asparagus is at its most flavourful.

Makes eight 6-ounce (170 ml) servings

⁄4 cup (175 ml) Italian parsley leaves, washed and dried

3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter

⁄3 cup (150 ml) chopped onion or leek 1 pound (500 g) asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces 3 cups (750 ml) fat-free, low-sodium chicken or vegetable

stock or broth 1 cup (250 ml) half-and-half 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch 1

⁄2 cups (375 ml) cold water

1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt

⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) white pepper

Place the parsley in the blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Set the blender to Pulse and press Low until coarsely chopped, about 4 to 5 times. Remove and reserve.

Melt the butter in a medium Cuisinart®saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft but not brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add asparagus, stock, and all but 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the reserved parsley. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until asparagus is tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.

Pour the soup through a strainer, reserving the solids and liquids. Allow to cool 5 minutes. Place the solids in the blender jar with 1 cup (250 ml) of the cooking liquid; return the remaining liquid to the saucepan. Cover blender jar and turn to On. Blend on Low until creamy and smooth, about 25 to 30 seconds. Turn blender off. Return puréed vegetable mixture to the saucepan and stir to combine. Stir in half-andhalf. Stir cornstarch into water, and add to soup. Add salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, over medium heat, until soup thickens, about 6 to 8 minutes. Do not allow to boil. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve in warmed bowls garnished with the remaining parsley.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 98 (59% from fat) • carb. 7g • pro. 4g • fat 7g

• sat. fat 4g • chol. 19mg • sod. 510g • calc. 56mg • fiber 2g

CREAMY POTATO LEEK SOUP

This versatile soup may be served hot or chilled.

Makes 6 servings

2 medium leeks, white and tender green only,

sliced horizontally and cut into

⁄2" (1.25 cm) pieces 1 tablespoon (15 ml) unsalted butter 1 small [3-4 ounce (90-115 g) onion, peeled and cut into

⁄2" (1.25 cm) pieces

⁄4 teaspoon (1 ml) thyme

2 medium russet potatoes [about

⁄4 pound (375 g) total],

peeled, cut into 1" (2.5 cm) slices

⁄2 cups (375 ml) fat-free, low-sodium chicken stock or broth

⁄4 cup (190 ml)water

1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt

⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) white pepper

⁄4 cup (190 ml) half-and-half

Place leeks in a medium bowl and add cold water. Swirl, then let stand for minutes. Lift leeks from the water without disturbing the sand/sediment collected in the bowl; allow to drain completely.

Melt butter in a large Cuisinart

saucepan over medium heat. Add the drained leeks, onion, and thyme. Let cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add potatoes, stock, and water; cover and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are soft, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Drain vegetables, reserving cooking liquid. Place vegetables in blender jar. Add 1 cup (250 ml) cooking liquid; return remaining cooking liquid to saucepan. Cover blender jar. Turn blender On. Press High and blend 20 to 30 seconds. Scrape blender jar and blend 10 to 15 seconds longer, until completely puréed and creamy smooth. Stir vegetable purée into stock in saucepan and reheat over medium low heat. Add salt, pepper and half-and-half.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 132 (37% from fat) • carb. 18g • pro. 3g • fat 6g

• sat. fat 3g • chol. 16mg • sod. 369mg • calc. 56mg • fiber 3g

Variation: Turn this soup into Creamy Watercress Soup. Use 1 bunch watercress, washed and dried. Pick leaves and reserve. Chop stems and measure out 1

⁄2 cups (375 ml). Add stems to

vegetable mixture when sautéing. Follow recipe as directed. Stir in reserved watercress leaves along with the half-and-half.

Serve hot or chilled.

CREAMY TOMATO AND RED PEPPER BISQUE

Creamy tomato soup that is special enough for any occasion.

Makes 8 servings

1 teaspoon (5 ml) unsalted butter 1 teaspoon (5 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion [4 ounces ( 115 g)], peeled,

cut in

⁄2" (1.25 cm) pieces

1 rib celery (2 ounces/60 g), cleaned, cut in

⁄2" (1.25 cm)

pieces

1 carrot (2 ounces/60 g), peeled, cut in

⁄2" (1.25 cm) pieces

2 tablespoons (30 ml) white rice

1 teaspoon (5 ml) basil 2 cups (500 ml) fat-free, low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock 2 cans recipe-ready diced tomatoes [15

⁄2 oz. (465 ml)] with juices

2 roasted red peppers, seeded

⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt

⁄8 teaspoon (0.5 ml) white pepper

⁄2 cup (125 ml) half-and-half

Heat the butter and olive oil in a Cuisinart®33⁄4-quart (3.5 L) saucepan over medium low heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrot; cover loosely and cook until the vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in the rice and basil; cook until rice is opaque, 2 minutes. Stir in the stock, tomatoes and roasted red peppers. Raise heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover loosely and simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

Strain the solids from the cooking liquid, reserving the cooking liquid and returning it to the saucepan. Place the solids in the blender jar. Add 1 cup (250 ml) of the cooking liquid to the blender jar. Set to Pulse. Press High 10 times to chop, then turn to On and process for 30-40 seconds on High until totally smooth and creamy. Add the salt and pepper; blend 5 seconds longer. Return the blended tomato mixture to the cooking liquid in the saucepan. Heat on medium until it just begins to simmer, then add the half-and-half. Do not allow to boil. The soup may be made ahead and reheated – if making ahead, do not add half-and-half until soup is reheated.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 87 (28 % from fat) • carb. 13g • pro. 3g • fat 3g

• sat. fat 1g • chol. 7mg • sod. 367mg • calc. 47mg • fiber 3g

PERFECT POPOVERS

Makes 18 popovers

6 large eggs 2 cups (500 ml) all-purpose flour 2 cups (500 ml) evaporated fat-free milk, not reconstituted

⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt

5 tablespoons (75 ml) unsalted butter, melted

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Thoroughly coat eighteen 1⁄2-cup (125 ml) popover, custard, or muffin cups with cooking spray or melted butter.

Place the eggs, flour, milk and salt in the blender jar in the order listed; cover blender jar. Turn blender On. Press Low and blend for 10 seconds. Scrape the sides of the jar if needed. With the blender running, add the melted butter in a steady stream and blend for 10 seconds. Let batter rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven until puffy and nicely browned, about 40 minutes. Use a cake tester to pierce each popover several times and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven, loosen from pans with a thin-blade knife and gently lift out. Serve hot.

Nutritional information per popover:

Calories 126 (37% from fat) • carb. 14g • pro. 6g • fat 5g

• sat. fat 3g • chol. 79mg • sod. 91mg • calc. 93mg • fiber 0g

For Pesto Popovers: add 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) prepared pesto (page 24) to the batter. Bake as directed.

ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS

Makes about 21⁄3 cups (575 ml)

2 tablespoons (30 ml) Italian parsley leaves 8-12 cloves roasted garlic, cooled* 2 cups (500 ml) canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained

⁄2 cup (125 ml) fresh lemon juice

⁄4 cup (50 ml) tahini

2 teaspoons (10 ml) kosher salt

⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) cumin

2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil

Place the parsley in the work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on work bowl and press the Pulse button. Press High to pulse, 8-10 times. Remove and reserve. Place the roasted garlic, chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, salt, and cumin in the work bowl. Press the On button and process on High, about 30-40 seconds. With the machine running, add 1

⁄2 (25 ml) tablespoons of the olive in a slow, steady stream, about 20 seconds, processing until completely blended; turn to Off. Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with the reserved chopped parsley. Serve at room

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