Cuisinart CSB-76C User Manual

INSTRUCTION/

RECIPE BOOKLET

Smart Stick® Hand Blender

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,

always read the instruction book carefully before using.

CSB-76C SERIES

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. To protect against electrical shock, do not put the motor body, cord or electrical plug of this hand blender in water or other liquid. The detachable blending shaft of this appliance has been designed for immersion into water or other liquids. Never submerge any other portion of this unit. If hand blender falls into liquid, unplug the unit first, then remove blender immediately. Do not reach into the liquid without unplugging the unit first.

3. This appliance should not be used by children. To avoid possible accidental injury, 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. To unplug, grasp plug and pull from electrical outlet. Never pull cord.

5. Avoid contacting moving parts.

6. During operation keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas and other utensils away from attachments and any mixing container, to reduce risk of injury to persons, and/or damage to the appliance. A spatula may be used, but must be used only when the unit is not operating.

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged in any way or is not operating properly. Return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Centre for examination, repair, or mechanical or electrical adjustment.

8. Remove detachable shaft from the blender before washing the blades or shaft.

9. Blades are SHARP. Handle carefully when removing, inserting or cleaning the blending shaft.

10. When mixing liquids, especially hot liquids, use a tall container or make small quantities at a time to reduce spillage, splattering and possibility of injury from burning.

11. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock, or risk of injury.

12. Do not use outdoors, or use for other than intended use.

13. Do not let any cord hang over the edge of the table or counter. Do not let cord contact hot surfaces, including stovetop.

14. Make sure the appliance is off, the motor has stopped completely, and the appliance is unplugged from outlet before putting on or taking off attachments, and before cleaning.

15. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not operate any

heating appliance beneath the mounting unit.

16. Maximum rating of 200w is based on the chopper/grinder

attachment that draws the greatest power.

17. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade on base

without first putting bowl properly in place.

18. Be certain cover is securely locked in place before

operating appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

NOTICE

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

CONTENTS

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

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

Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

Tips and Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,5

Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

INTRODUCTION

You’ll find blending easier than ever with this Smart Stick® hand blender. Pick it up to blend cold drinks, hot soups, and crêpe batter – right in the pitcher, pot or bowl. It’s comfortable to hold, easy to use, and the blending shaft and beaker are dishwasher safe. Enjoy!

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Place the package containing the Cuisinart® Smart Stick® Hand Blender on a sturdy surface. Unpack the Smart Stick® Hand Blender from its box by removing the upper protective insert. Gently slide the unit from the box. Remove all support materials from the box and replace the upper insert. Save packaging for possible repacking of the unit.

Note: The blending blade is extremely sharp. Use caution when removing.

Before using the Cuisinart® Smart Stick® Hand Blender for the first time, we recommend that you wipe the unit with a clean, damp cloth to remove any dirt or dust. Dry it thoroughly with a soft absorbent cloth. Handle carefully. Never submerge motor body housing in water or any other liquid; wash mixing container and detachable shaft by hand or in the dishwasher. Dry thoroughly before use. Read all instructions completely for detailed operating procedures.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. One Touch On/Off Button: Allows you to activate the hand

blender at the touch of a button. Simply press and hold down on the toggle switch to blend or pulse. Once the button is released, blending will stop.

2. Comfort Handle: The handle allows you to control the hand blender

with ease.

3. Motor Body Housing

4. Detachable Shaft: By pressing the release button on the back of the

unit, the shaft will detach for easy cleaning.

5. Blending Attachment with Stainless Steel Blade and Blade Guard:

This attachment easily snaps into the motor body housing. The stainless steel blade is partially covered by a stainless steel housing that keeps splashing to a minimum.

6. Mixing Beaker: 2-cup (500 ml) mixing beaker is microwave-

and dishwasher- safe. Use this container to blend drinks, shakes, salad dressings and more. Designed for easy gripping and dripfree pouring.

TIPS AND HINTS

1. Liquid should come within an inch (2.5 cm) of where the shaft attaches to the motor housing.

2. When using with a nonstick cooking surface, be careful not to scratch the coating with the hand blender.

3. Do not immerse motor body housing, in water or any other liquid.

4. Cut most solid foods into 1⁄2" (1.25 cm) cubes for easy blending.

5. Pour liquid ingredients into the mixing container first, unless recipe instructs otherwise.

6. To avoid splashing, don’t turn the hand blender on until the blade is beneath the surface of the mixture, and do not pull the hand blender out of the mixture while blender is running.

7. Do not let hand blender stand in a hot pot on stove while not in use.

8. Do not put fruit pits, bones, or other hard material into the blending mixture, as these are liable to damage the blades.

9. Do not fill mixing containers too full. The level of mixture will rise when blending, and can overflow.

10. Adding liquids that are warm, not cold, facilitates blending solids with liquids.

11. For recipes calling for ice, use crushed ice (not whole cubes) for best results.

12. Using a gentle up-and-down motion is the best way to blend and incorporate ingredients uniformly.

13. To avoid spatter, turn the hand blender off and let the blade stop completely before lifting the unit out of the mixture you are processing.

14. To whip air into a mixture, always hold the blade just under the surface.

15. To make a soup creamy in texture, use the hand blender to purée the soup solids to the desired consistency using a gentle up-and-down motion right in the saucepan. You can quickly change your soup into a thick and creamy blend.

16. When making compound butters, remove the butter from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature before blending in the ingredients.

17. The hand blender is perfect for frothing milk for cappuccino or lattes.

18. Use the hand blender to make smooth gravies and pan sauces.

19. For best results when using celery in a recipe, use a vegetable peeler to remove tough outer strings from the celery before slicing.

PARTS

1. Comfort Handle

2. Cord

3. On/Off Button

4. Motor Body Housing

5. Detachable Blending Shaft

6. Blade Guard

7. Stainless Steel Blending Blade

(not shown)

8. Mixing Beaker

ASSEMBLY

Align the motor body with the blending shaft and slide the pieces together until you hear and feel the pieces click together. It may be helpful to press the release button when assembling.

OPERATION

The specially designed blade is for mixing and stirring all kinds of foods, including salad dressings, powdered drink products, and sauces. It is ideal for combining dry ingredients, and can be used to emulsify mayonnaise, too.

This blade mixes and stirs while adding only a minimum of air to your mixture. A gentle up-and-down motion is all you need to make the most flavourful, full-bodied liquid recipes. Be careful never to remove the Cuisinart® Smart Stick® Hand Blender from the liquid while in operation.

1. Insert the blending attachment into the motor body. (See Assembly, page 6.)

2. Plug electrical cord into an electrical wall socket.

3. Place blending shaft into mixture that will be blended.

4. Press and hold the ON/OFF button. The hand blender will continue to run as long as the switch is pressed in. To turn hand blender OFF, release the ON/OFF button and the motor will stop.

5. Do not hold the button ON for longer than 50 seconds at a time.

6. Unplug immediately after use.

CLEANING

Always clean the Smart Stick® motor body and blending shaft thoroughly after using.

Remove the blending shaft from the motor body. Clean the motor body only with a sponge or damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners which could scratch the surface. To clean the blending shaft, wash by hand in hot water using mild detergent, or in dishwasher.

Never immerse the motor body in water.

When the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged in any way or it is not operating properly, return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Centre for examination, repair or mechanical or electrical adjustment.

RECIPES SMOOTHIES AND DRINKS

Blueberry Banana

Antioxidant Smoothie

A great smoothie to start the day.

Makes 2 cups (500 ml)

1 cup (250 ml) frozen blueberries 1 small (4

⁄4 cup (175 ml) soy milk or fat free milk

14 grams soy protein powder (or soy protein isolate) 1 teaspoon (5 ml) flax seed oil 1-2 teaspoons (5 - 10 ml) honey (optional)

Place blueberries, banana, soy milk, protein powder, flax seed oil and honey, if using, in mixing beaker. Insert the Cuisinart® Smart Stick®,

making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using a gentle up-and-down motion until ingredients are combined, about 30 seconds.

⁄2 ounces [125 g]) banana, sliced

Nutritional information per cup (250 ml) (made without honey):

Calories 159 (17% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 9g • fat 3g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 12mg • calc. 89mg • fiber 4g

Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie

This refreshing smoothie is high in fiber and full of Vitamin C.

Makes one 14-ounce (400 ml) smoothie

1 cup (250 ml) frozen strawberries, partly thawed 1 kiwi, peeled, cut into eighths

⁄2 cup (125 ml) fat free vanilla yogurt

⁄2 cup (125 ml) fat free milk

1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey

Place ingredients in the mixing beaker. Insert the Cuisinart® Smart Stick®, making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using a gentle up-and-down motion until ingredients are well combined, about 30 seconds.

Calories 286 (2% from fat) • carb. 63g • pro. 11g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g

Nutritional information per smoothie:

• chol. 4mg • sod. 133mg • calc. 371mg • fiber 6g

Frozen Coffee Frappé

Make your own chilled coffeehouse drink at home.

Makes one 12-ounce (340 ml) beverage

⁄4 cup (175 ml) coffee ice cream or ice milk

⁄3 cup (75 ml) strongly brewed coffee (may use espresso), chilled

2 tablespoons (30 ml) fat free milk

Place ingredients in mixing beaker. Insert Cuisinart® Smart Stick®, making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using an up-and-down motion until ingredients are well combined, about 20 to 30 seconds.

For a thicker milkshake:

Fill mixing beaker with coffee ice cream up to the 1 mark. Add

⁄2 cup (125 ml) brewed coffee and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of

⁄2-cup (375 ml)

fat free milk. Blend using the same technique as above.

For a Mudslide variation:

Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) each of Irish cream liqueur and Kahlúa®.

Calories 428 (44% from fat) • carb. 51g • pro. 9g • fat 22g • sat. fat 13g

Nutritional information per shake:

• chol. 90mg • sod. 209mg • calc. 343mg • fiber 0g

Peach Margarita

Garnish with a sprig of mint and fresh raspberries.

Makes 2 cups (500 ml)

1 cup (250 ml) frozen peaches 1 cup (250 ml) citrus juice (orange, lime, lemon in any combination)

⁄3 cup (75 ml) good quality tequila

⁄2 tablespoon (7 ml) Triple Sec or Grand Marnier

1-2 teaspoons (5 - 10 ml) granulated sugar

Place all ingredients in mixing beaker. Insert the Cuisinart® Smart Stick®, making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using an

up-and-down motion until ingredients are combined, about 30 seconds.

Calories 177 (0% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0mg

Nutritional information per serving (one cup):

• chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg • calc. 9mg • fiber 2g

Red Raspberry Lemonade

This tangy, refreshing lemonade makes

a perfect punch for any occasion.

Makes 10 cups (2.5 L) lemonade

1 12-ounce (340 g) package frozen raspberries

(no sugar added), thawed

⁄2 cups (375 ml) superfine sugar

⁄2 cups (375 ml) fresh lemon juice (or lime juice for

Red Raspberry Limeade) 7 cups (1.75 L) cold water or sparkling water, seltzer or club soda

Place the raspberries in the mixing beaker. Place the Cuisinart® Smart Stick® in the mixing beaker, making certain the protective guard is submerged in the raspberries. Blend, using a gentle up-and-down motion, moving the blender from the bottom to just under the top of the raspberries, until the raspberries are blended and completely puréed. Press raspberry purée through a fine mesh strainer (chinois) using a wooden spoon or spatula. There will be about 1 cup (250 ml) purée.

Place raspberry purée in a large pitcher with the sugar. Insert the hand blender in the mixture, making certain the protective guard is submerged in the mixture. Blend, using a gentle up-and-down motion, until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and blend again until completely mixed, about 15 seconds.

To serve, add chilled water to raspberry-lemon mixture. Serve over ice and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, a thin slice of lemon, and some fresh raspberries.

Nutritional information per serving (one cup [250 ml]):

Calories 160 (0% from fat) • carb. 42g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 3mg • calc. 9mg • fiber 2g

SOUPS

Asparagus Soup

Serve as a first course for a special spring dinner.

Makes 5 cups (1.25 L)

1 tablespoon (15 ml) unsalted butter 4 ounces (115 g) shallots, peeled and quartered 1-2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

⁄2 pounds (1.13 kg) fresh asparagus, tough ends removed

6 ounces (170 g) red potato, peeled, cut into

⁄2 cup (125 ml) dry white wine or vermouth

3 cups (750 ml) fat free low-sodium chicken stock

⁄4 teaspoons (6 ml) kosher salt

⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) freshly ground pepper

⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) dried basil

⁄2-inch cubes

⁄2 cup (125 ml) heavy cream or half-and-half (optional)

Melt butter in a 4-quart (4 L) saucepan over medium low heat. Add shallots and crushed garlic and sauté over medium low heat for about 5 minutes. Do not allow the shallots and garlic to brown.

While shallots are cooking, cut the asparagus into

⁄4-inch (1.9 cm)

pieces. When shallots are soft, add asparagus, reserving the tips for garnish, and potato to saucepan and cook for about 6 minutes longer, until asparagus is bright in colour. Add wine. Raise the heat to bring the wine to a boil. Reduce the wine until a scant tablespoon remains. Add chicken stock. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Insert the Cuisinart® Smart Stick® into the saucepan, making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using a gentle up-and-down motion until ingredients are well combined, about 30 to 45 seconds. Add salt, pepper and basil. Stir in cream if using.

While soup is cooking, bring 2 cups (500 ml) of water to a boil. Add the asparagus tips and until just tender and bright green. Drain and immediately plunge into an ice water bath to stop cooking. Drain and dry completely.

Serve soup hot, garnished with reserved asparagus tips.

Nutritional information per 1⁄2-cup (125 ml) serving:

Calories 81 (28% from fat) • carb. 10g • pro. 4g • fat 3g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 6mg • sod. 525mg • calc. 36mg • fiber 2g

Yukon Gold Potato and

Roasted Garlic Soup

A hearty soup that can also be served chilled like vichyssoise.

Makes eight cups (8 servings [2 L])

1 ounce (30 g) garlic cloves (8-12 cloves), peeled 2 teaspoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil

⁄2 tablespoon (7 ml) unsalted butter

1 medium onion (5 ounces ), peeled, cut into 1 carrot (2 ounces), peeled, cut into 1 rib celery (2 ounces), peeled, cut into

⁄2 cups (875 ml) fat free, low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock

2 cups (500 ml) water 2 pounds (1 Kg) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 teaspoon (5 ml) herbes de Provence

⁄2 cup (125 ml) evaporated fat free milk or half-and-half

1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt

⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) ground white pepper

⁄2-inch (1.25 cm) pieces

⁄2-inch (1.25 cm) slices

⁄2-inch (1.25 cm) pieces

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place cloves of garlic in the centre of a 12-inch (30.5 cm) square of foil, drizzle with 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of the olive oil and toss to coat. Wrap the foil around the garlic and fold or crimp to seal. Roast until garlic is tender, about 1 hour. Cool slightly before using. (Garlic may be roasted ahead, and will keep in a resealable container for 5 days in the refrigerator.)

While the garlic is roasting, heat remaining olive oil with butter in a

⁄4-quart (4.1 L) saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and

celery. Reduce heat to low, cover loosely and cook until vegetables are tender but not browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the stock, water, potatoes, herbes de Provence, and roasted garlic. Raise heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, loosely covered, until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.

Insert the Cuisinart® Smart Stick® into the saucepan, making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using an up-and-down motion, moving the blender slowly throughout the saucepan, until well combined, smooth, and no visible pieces of vegetables remain, about 1 to 1

⁄2 min-

utes. Add half-and half, salt and pepper. Insert the hand blender and blend for an additional 15 to 20 seconds. Serve hot. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Nutritional information per serving (made with evaporated fat free milk):

Calories 54 (29% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 3g • fat 2g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 1mg • sod. 420mg • calc. 67mg • fiber 1g

SAUCES

Sweet Red Pepper Coulis

This multi-purpose sauce is great for chicken,

Makes 2

⁄2 cups (625 ml)

1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, peeled, roughly chopped 6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 3 medium red bell peppers (about 6 ounces each),

roughly chopped

⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt

⁄4 teaspoon (1 ml) freshly ground pepper

1 sprig of fresh thyme

⁄4 cup (50 ml) dry white wine

⁄4 cup (50 ml) chicken stock

Heat the olive oil in a 2 Add the onion, garlic, red pepper, salt, pepper and thyme, and stir to coat. Reduce heat to low, cover loosely and cook until vegetables are softened, but not browned, about 15 to 20 minutes.

fish, crab cakes, and pastas.

⁄2-quart (2.3 L) saucepan over medium-low heat.

When vegetables are soft, add wine. Raise the temperature so that the wine comes to a boil. Reduce the wine until about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) remains. Add stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low

and simmer for about 10 minutes. Insert the Cuisinart® Smart Stick® into the saucepan, making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using an up-and-down motion until ingredients are smooth and well combined, about 30 to 45 seconds.

Nutritional information per 1⁄2-cup (125 ml) serving:

Calories 41 (33% from fat) • carb. 5g • pro. 1g • fat 2g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 148mg • calc.13mg • fiber 1g

Green Chile Sauce

This sauce is excellent served with your favourite Mexican dish,

or use it as a base for a delicious southwestern stew.

Makes 2

1 1 tablespoon (15 ml) unsalted butter 1 small onion (approximately 3

1 large clove garlic, peeled and smashed 1 jalapeño pepper (approximately

1 tablespoon (15 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour 1

Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Place peppers on a baking sheet and roast until very dark and skin is coming away from the peppers, about 30 minutes. Place roasted peppers in a mixing bowl and cover with plastic wrap in order for the skins to loosen, about 15 minutes. Remove skin and seeds from chiles.

Place a 3 ter. When butter is hot and bubbling, add the onion, garlic and jalapeño mixture and sauté for about 4 to 5 minutes, until softened but not browned. Stir in roasted chiles and cook for another minute. Add flour and stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add stock and bring to a boil. Add salt and reduce to a simmer for about 25 minutes. Insert the Cuisinart® Smart Stick® into the saucepan, making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using an up-and-down motion until ingredients are well combined, about 30 to 60 seconds, until the sauce reaches desired consistency.

⁄4 cups (550 ml)

⁄2 pounds (750 g) Anaheim or green New Mexican chiles

⁄4 ounces [92 g]),

cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

⁄2 ounce [15 g]), cut in half,

seeds and stem removed, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

⁄2 cups (375 ml) chicken stock

⁄4 teaspoon (4 ml) kosher salt

⁄2-quart (3.3 L) sauté pan over medium heat and add the but-

Nutritional information per 1⁄4-cup (50 ml) serving:

Calories 39 (35% from fat) • carb. 5g • pro. 1g • fat 2g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 3mg • sod. 476mg • calc. 59mg • fiber 1g

Rustic Tomato &

Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

A great sauce for pasta.

Makes about 5 cups (1.25 L)

2 teaspoons (10 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 onion (5 to 6 ounces [145 - 170 g]), peeled and cut into

1 carrot (2 ounces [60 g]), peeled and cut into

1 rib celery, trimmed and cut into 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried basil 1 roasted red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomato paste 2 cans (15-ounce) recipe-ready diced tomatoes with juices

In a 3-quart (3 L) saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and basil. Cover loosely and cook until the vegetables are softened but not browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the roasted red pepper, wine, tomato paste, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, loosely covered. Uncover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes longer to thicken. Turn off heat and let stand 5 minutes.

Insert the Cuisinart® Smart Stick® into the saucepan, making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using an up-and-down motion until ingredients are well combined, about 30 to 60 seconds, until the sauce reaches desired consistency.

⁄2-inch (1.25 cm) pieces

⁄3 cup (75 ml) dry white wine (such as vermouth)

⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt ⁄4 teaspoon (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper

Calories 47 (17% from fat) • carb. 8g • pro. 1g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g

Nutritional analysis per 1⁄2-cup (125 ml) serving:

• chol. 0mg • sod. 194mg • calc. 26mg • fiber 2g

SIDE DISHES

Parsnip & Sweet Potato Purée

This creamy side dish goes well with rack of lamb or roast turkey.

Makes 3 cups (750 ml) / 6 half-cup (125 ml) servings

⁄2 pounds (750 g) parsnips, peeled and cut into

1 small onion (3 ounces [90 g]), peeled and cut into

2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter, cut into

Place parsnips, sweet potato, and onion pieces in a 3-quart (3 L) nonreactive saucepan and cover with water by 1 inch (2.5 cm). Add teaspoon (1 ml) of the salt to the water. Bring to the boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-high and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.

When vegetables are tender, remove from heat. Drain and return to cooking pan. Add half-and-half and butter. Insert the Cuisinart® Smart Stick® into the cooked vegetables, making certain the protective guard is submerged in the vegetables. Blend, using a gentle up-and-down motion, moving the hand blender through the pan, until ingredients are well blended, smooth and creamy, about 50 to 60 seconds. Season with the remaining hot. If not serving immediately, transfer purée to a double boiler and keep warm over simmering water.

⁄4- to 1-inch (1.9 - 2.5 cm) pieces

⁄2 pound (227 g) sweet potato, peeled and cut into

⁄4- to 1-inch (1.9 - 2.5 cm) pieces

⁄4- to 1-inch (1.9 - 2.5 cm) pieces ⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt ⁄2 cup (125 ml) half-and-half or light cream

room temperature

⁄2-inch pieces,

⁄8 teaspoon (0.5 ml) freshly ground white pepper

⁄4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt and the white pepper. Serve

⁄4

Tips:

Change the flavor by adding a few cloves of peeled fresh garlic or slices of fresh peeled ginger to the water when cooking.

Make a heart-healthy version by substituting chicken or vegetable stock for the half-and-half, and extra virgin olive oil for the butter (do not add fresh ginger to this version).

Calories 170 (21% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 2g • fat 4g • sat. fat 2g

Nutritional information per 1⁄2-cup (125 ml) serving:

• chol. 10mg • sod. 81mg • calc. 52mg • fiber 6g

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