INSTRUCTION
AND RECIPE BOOKLET
FOOD PROCESSOR
DLC-5 Series
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3
The Machine Includes . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . page 4
Operating Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4
Practicing with Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5
Adding Food While Processing . . . . page 5
Removing Processed Food . . . . . . . . page 5
Techniques for Chopping and
Puréeing with the Metal Blade . . . . . page 5
Chop raw fruits and vegetables . . . . page 5
Purée fruits and
cooked vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5
Dislodge food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6
Chop hard foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6
Chop parsley and other foods . . . . . page 6
Chop peel from citrus fruit . . . . . . . . page 6
Chop sticky fruit like dates . . . . . . . . page 6
Chop meat, poultry, fish
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
Always follow these safety precautions when
using this appliance.
Getting Ready
1. Read all instructions.
2. Blades are sharp. Handle them carefully.
3. Always unplug from outlet when not in use,
before putting on or taking off parts, before
removing food and before cleaning. To
unplug, grasp plug and pull from electrical
outlet. Never pull cord.
4. Do not use outdoors.
5. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces.
6. Do not operate any appliance with damaged
cord or plug, or after appliance has been
dropped or damaged in any way. Return
appliance to nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair, or electrical
or mechanical adjustment.
and seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6
Purée meat, poultry, fish
and seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6
Chop nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6
Make peanut butter . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
Make flavored butters . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
Make mayonnaise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
Beat egg whites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
Whip cream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
Make crumbs and crumb crust . . . . . page 7
Make pastry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
Make quick breads and cakes . . . . . page 8
Preparing Food for Slicing
and Shredding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8
Round fruits and vegetables . . . . . . . page 8
Whole peppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8
Large fruits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8
Cabbage and iceberg lettuce . . . . . . page 8
Packing the feed tube . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8
Practicing Slicing and Shredding . . page 9
Removing Sliced or
Operation
1. Keep hands as well as spatulas and other
utensils away from moving blades or discs
while processing food, to prevent the possibil-
ity of severe personal injury or damage to
food processor. A plastic scraper may be
used, but only when the food processor motor
is stopped.
2. Avoid contact with moving parts. Never push
food down by hand when slicing or shredding.
Always use pusher.
3. Make sure motor has completely stopped
before removing cover. (If machine does not
stop within 4 seconds after you remove the
pusher assembly, call 1-800-762-0190 for
assistance. Do not use machine.)
4. Never store any blade or disc on motor shaft.
To reduce the risk of injury, no blade or disc
should be placed on the shaft except when
the bowl is properly locked in place and the
processor in use. Store blades and discs as
you would sharp knives, out of reach of
children.
Shredded Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9
Techniques for Slicing
and Shredding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9
Small round fruits
and vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9
Long fruits and vegetables . . . . . . . . page 9
Small amounts of food . . . . . . . . . . . page 9
French-cut green beans . . . . . . . . . . page 9
Matchsticks or julienned strips . . . . . page 9
Slicing Meat and Poultry . . . . . . . . . page 10
Cooked meat and poultry . . . . . . . . page 10
Uncooked meat and poultry . . . . . . page 10
Sausages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 10
Firm cheeses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 10
Slicing and Shredding Cheese . . . . page 10
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . page 11
Cleaning and Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . page 11
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12
Repacking for Shipment . . . . . . . . . page 12
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 13
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 14
5. Be sure cover and feed tube are securely
locked in place before operating food
processor.
6. Never try to override or tamper with cover
interlock mechanism.
Cleaning
To protect against risk of electrical shock, do
not put base in water or other liquid.
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General
THE MACHINE INCLUDES
1. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
2. Do not operate this, or any other motor-
driven appliance, while under the influence of
alcohol or other substances that affect your
reaction time or perception.
3. This food processor is UL listed for house-
hold use. Use it only for food preparation
as described in this instruction/recipe book.
4. The use of attachments not recommended
or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical
shock or personal injury, or damage to your
food processor.
1. Housing base with motor shaft and
3-position control switch
2. Pusher that fits into feed tube and guides
food for slicing or shredding
3. Cover with feed tube
4. 7-cup work bowl
5. Stainless steel chopping/mixing blade for
raw and cooked food to any consistency
from coarse chop to fine purée
6. Slicing disc for perfect slices
7. Shredding disc for shredding vegetables,
cheese, nuts and chocolate
5. To avoid possible malfunction of work bowl
switch, never store processor with pusher
assembly in locked position.
8. Plastic Spatula
SAVE THESE
Chopping/Mixing
Blade
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
Medium Shredding
Disc With Stem
USE ONLY
NOTICE
4mm
Slicing Disc
With Stem
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). As a safety feature,
this plug will fit only one way in a polarized
outlet. 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.
Pusher
INTRODUCTION
Cover with
Feed Tube
Congratulations on your purchase of a Cuisinart®
Food Processor. This product is the ultimate food
preparation tool, and it comes from the originator
of the America food processor, Cuisinart.
This Cuisinart® Food Processor has all the
elements of quality that Cuisinart is known
for, including a powerful motor that is strong
enough to knead bread dough, and a patented
stainless steel chopping/mixing blade for
tough jobs like chopping meat or delicate
jobs like chopping parsley. Also included are
patented stainless steel shredding and slicing
discs for perfect slices and shreds every time.
7-cup
Work Bowl
Spatula
With your Cuisinart® Food Processor you will
prepare meals that combine simplicity, speed,
quality, taste and good nutrition. We’re confident
that your Cuisinart® Food Processor will add to
your pleasure in cooking for many years to come.
Housing
Base
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3. Be sure disc is pushed down as far as it will
go. Push only on rim; never touch sharp
cutting blade.
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
4. Put cover on work bowl and turn it
counterclockwise to lock it into place.
Read all instructions before you start.
Check that your household voltage
matches that shown on label on bottom
of food processor base.
5. Put food into feed tube. (If you are slicing,
first cut one end of food flat.)
6. Insert pusher. Use moderate pressure to
push down on pusher with one hand while
holding control switch down with other hand
until food is sliced or shredded. This will take
only a few seconds.
Blade Operation
1. Put base on counter or table near electrical
outlet. Do not plug in until food processor is
totally assembled. Pick up empty work bowl,
holding it in both hands, with handle toward
you. Put bowl on base, fitting center tube
over shaft on base and placing handle
Never put fingers or spatula in feed tube.
Always use pusher.
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.
slightly to left of front center (7 o’clock).
2. Turn bowl counterclockwise as far as it will
go. It will click into locked position.
3. Pick up metal blade by center plastic part.
Never touch metal cutting blades, which are
razor sharp. Note D-shaped outline on top;
it matches shape of motor shaft.
Remove disc before removing work bowl. Place
two fingers under each side of disc and lift it
straight up.
4. Place blade over motor shaft, lining up
D-shaped outline with shape of shaft.
Blade should drop onto shaft. If it doesn’t,
twist it gently clockwise until it does. Push
top of center plastic part to push blade
down as far as it will go. Lower blade
should almost touch bottom of bowl.
Then turn bowl clockwise to remove it from
base and lift it straight up.
OPERATING CONTROLS
Control switch on base of machine has 3 posi-
tions, giving you fingertip control of operation.
5. Put cover on bowl, with feed tube at front,
slightly to left of front center.
For continuous operation, move control switch
up to ON position. Motor will start.
6. Turn cover counterclockwise to lock it into
place. It will click into position. Motor will
not start unless work bowl is securely locked
in position and cover is securely locked on
work bowl.
To turn motor off, move control switch down to
OFF position in center.
For on-off operation, called pulse-chopping or
pulsing, press control switch down to PULSE
position, then release it.
7. Insert pusher in feed tube. Always use
pusher to guide food through feed tube.
Never use your fingers or spatula.
8. Plug your Cuisinart® Food Processor into
a household electrical outlet.
Motor runs as long as you hold control switch
down. Motor stops when you release control
switch. Try it a few times.
Notice that you control duration and frequency
of pulses by length of time you hold control
switch down and rate at which you press it.
Allow enough time between pulses to let
everything in work bowl fall to bottom.
Disc Operation
1. Assemble bowl on base in usual way (see
steps 1 and 2 above.)
2. Always handle slicing or shredding disc by
rims. Never touch sharp cutting blades. Note
D-shaped cutout on top of disc. It matches
shape of motor shaft.
Always use control switch for pulse/chopping.
Never turn cover back and forth to start and
stop processor.
Place disc over motor shaft, lining up
D-shaped cutout over shaft. Disc will
drop onto shaft.
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PRACTICING WITH FOOD REMOVING
Try chopping some food to get a feel of how
PROCESSED FOOD
the processor works. (You might start out
with a soft fruit or vegetable like an onion or
a zucchini.)
Before removing processed food, wait for blade
to stop spinning. Then remove cover by turning
it clockwise. Never try to remove cover and
work bowl together; this can damage work
bowl.
First, cut it into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces.
Insert metal blade in work bowl and put in food
pieces. Put on cover and lock it. Press control
switch down to PULSE, then release it. Repeat
two or three times. Each time blade stops, let
food pieces drop to bottom of bowl before
pulsing again. That puts them in path of blade
when motor starts.
After processing liquids, remove work bowl
from base of processor before removing metal
blade. Turn handle of bowl clockwise to unlock
bowl from base and lift bowl straight up.
It is important not to let blade fall out of work
bowl when you empty it. Here are three ways to
prevent this:
Watch what happens to food. (New users are
often surprised at how fast the processor
works. You will quickly get used to the speed.)
1. Before tilting bowl, use spatula to remove
food from around blade. Carefully remove
blade by finger grips on each side of center
plastic knob.
With pulse-chopping technique, you can get an
even chop without danger of overprocessing.
Check texture by looking through work bowl.
2. Hold top of blade in place with finger or
spatula while pouring out processed food.
For a coarse chop, pulse only a few times.
3. Make sure your hands are dry. Insert finger
through hole in underside of bowl and place
thumb on rim of bowl. Grip inside of blade
shaft firmly to hold blade in place.
For a finer chop, continue pulse/chopping until
texture is the consistency you want.
Onions and other food with a high water con-
tent turn into a smooth purée very quickly. Do
not over chop – look at food through work bowl
after each pulse.
TECHNIQUES FOR
CHOPPING AND
PURÉEING WITH THE
METAL BLADE
These are some conditions that affect results:
• Size of pieces you put in bowl – all should
be about the same.
• Amount of food you process – don’t add
too much at once.
• Type of processing you choose –
continuous or pulse/chopping.
To chop raw fruits and vegetables:
First cut the food into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces.
You get a more even chop when all pieces are
about the same size.
ADDING FOOD
Put no more than the recommended amount
of food into the work bowl (see table inside
front cover). Lock the cover in place. Press the
PULSE button at the rate of 1 second on,
1 second off, until the food is coarsely
chopped. For more finely chopped results,
hold the PULSE button, letting the machine
run continuously until the desired consistency
is reached. Check frequently to avoid overpro-
cessing. Use the spatula to scrape down the
sides of the work bowl if necessary.
WHILE PROCESSING
When you want to add liquid while machine is
running, pour it through open feed tube. This is
especially useful when making mayonnaise,
bread dough, cakes and many other recipes.
See Index for recipes.
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 purée fruits and cooked vegetables:
First, cut the food into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces.
You get a smoother purée faster when all
pieces are about equal in size.
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Put no more than the recommended amount
of food in the work bowl (see table inside
front cover). Lock the cover in place. PULSE
to chop coarsely, then press the ON button
and process continuously until food is puréed.
(NOTE: Cooked potatoes are an exception to
this procedure. They develop a gluey texture
when processed with the metal blade.)
To chop peel from citrus fruit or to chop
sticky fruit like dates or raisins:
For citrus, remove only the peel with a
vegetable peeler, not the white pith which is
bitter tasting.
Cut the peel into lengths of 2 inches (5cm)
or less and process with 1/2 cup (125 ml) of
granulated sugar until finely chopped. This may
take 2 minutes or longer.
When making soup, you will want to purée
vegetables that have been cooked in liquid.
Don’t add the liquid to the work bowl, just
the cooked vegetables; remove vegetables
with a slotted spoon. They will purée faster
and smoother without liquid. Then add just
enough liquid to make the purée pourable,
return to the soup liquid and stir to combine.
For sticky fruit like dates, raisins, prunes and
candied fruit, first freeze the fruit for about
10 minutes. Add some of the flour called for
in the recipe to the fruit. Use no more than
1 cup (250 ml) of flour for each cup of fruit.
To chop meat, poultry, fish and seafood:
To dislodge food:
The food should be very cold, but not frozen.
Cut it into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces to ensure an
even chop. Using the ON button, process no
more than the recommended amount at one
time (see table inside front cover). Press the
PULSE button 3 or 4 times at a rate of
1 second on, 1 second off. If the food is not
chopped finely enough, let the processor run
continuously for a few seconds. Check the
texture often to avoid overprocessing. Use
a spatula to scrape food from the sides of
the bowl as necessary.
Occasionally, a piece of food may become
wedged between the blade and the work bowl.
If this happens, unplug the machine, 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. Press the ON button and drop the food
pieces through the feed tube opening while the
machine is running. After adding a cupful this
way, add the remaining food to the bowl and
process in the usual manner.
To purée meat, poultry, fish and seafood:
To chop hard foods:
Prepare the food as described above. Press
the PULSE button until evenly chopped, then
process continuously to the desired texture.
Scrape the bowl with a spatula as needed.
To chop hard food like garlic and hard cheese,
assemble the unit, remove the pusher, press
the ON button and drop the food through the
feed tube while the machine is running.
Leave the purée in the work bowl and add
eggs, cream and seasonings as called for by
the recipe. Process to combine thoroughly.
Small foods like garlic can be dropped in
whole. Large foods like hard cheese should be
cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces. This method of
processing minces garlic, shallots and onions.
Hard cheese and coconut will have the same
texture as if they had been hand grated.
Remember, you control texture by the length
of time you process. By varying the processing
time, you can get a range of textures suitable
for hamburgers, hash, stuffed peppers, or
smooth mousses.
IMPORTANT: Never try to process cheese that
is too hard to cut with a knife. You may damage
the blade or the machine.
To chop nuts:
To chop parsley and other fresh herbs:
Chop no more than the recommended amount
at one time. Press and release the PULSE but-
ton and check frequently to avoid nuts clump-
ing together in a nut butter. When a recipe calls
for flour or sugar, add some to the nuts before
you chop, about 1/2 cup for each cup of nuts.
This allows you to chop the nuts as fine as you
want without turning them into a nut butter. You
can also chop nuts with a shredding or slicing
disc. The optional Fine Shredding Disc is
particularly good.
The herbs, the work bowl and the metal chop-
ping blade must all be thoroughly clean and
dry. Remove stems from herbs. Add leaves to
bowl and process, using the PULSE button
until chopped as fine as desired. The more
herbs you chop at a time, the finer chop you
can obtain. If completely dry when chopped,
parsley and other herbs will keep for at least
4-5 days, stored in an airtight bag in the
refrigerator. They may be frozen for months,
stored in an airtight container or bag.
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To make peanut butter and other
nut butters:
flavored vinegars, or adding chopped fresh
herbs, or even roasted garlic to taste. To make
your mayonnaise a little lighter, you may add
some well-drained nonfat plain yogurt to taste.
Process up to the recommended amount of
nuts. Using the ON button, let the machine
run continuously.
To beat egg whites:
After 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, the ground nuts will
form a ball that will gradually smooth out.
Scrape the sides of the bowl and continue
processing until drops of oil are visible. Taste
for consistency. The longer you process, the
softer the butter. For chunk style, add a handful
of nuts just after the ball of nut butter begins to
smooth out. To make cashew butter, add a little
bland vegetable oil. Processor nut butters
contain no preservatives. Store in refrigerator to
keep from separating.
The work bowl must be absolutely clean. Add
3 or more egg whites (up to 6 large egg whites)
and press the ON button. Add about 1 tea-
spoon of lemon juice or vinegar for every egg
white. Vinegar makes stiffer whites; its flavor is
hardly detectable in cakes or soufflés. Continue
processing until the egg whites hold their
shape, about 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes.
To whip cream:
Processor whipped cream holds its shape very
well. It is good for decoration or as a topping;
however, it will not whip to the light, fluffy
consistency obtained by methods that beat in
more air. Chill the cream well before starting.
Process continuously using the ON button, until
it begins to thicken. Then add sugar as desired
and continue processing, watching carefully for
the desired consistency.
To make flavored butters, spreads and dips:
Cut room temperature butter into tablespoon
size pieces. Finely chop flavoring ingredients
first, such as anchovies, cheese, herbs, etc. Be
sure work bowl is clean and dry. Add small
hard ingredients like garlic and hard cheese
through the feed tube while machine is running.
Next, add the butter and process using the ON
button, until smooth.
For consistently reliable results, add 2 table-
spoons (30 ml) of nonfat dry milk for every
cup of cream before whipping.
Add any liquid ingredients last, while the
processor is running, and process just long
enough to blend. Process ingredients for
spreads and dips the same way. They should
be at room temperature and cut into 1-inch
(2.5cm) cubes, or added by tablespoonfuls.
To make crumbs and crumb crusts:
Cut or break bread, crackers or cookies into
1-inch pieces and place in work bowl. Press
the ON button and process continuously until
they reach the desired texture. For seasoned
crumbs, chop parsley or other fresh herbs with
the crumbs. For buttered crumbs, process until
the dry crumbs are of the desired texture, then
dribble melted butter through the feed tube
opening while the machine is running. For
crumb crusts, process crackers or cookies as
described above. Add sugar, spices and butter,
and cut into pieces as specified by your recipe.
Process until well combined.
To make mayonnaise:
You can make foolproof homemade mayon-
naise in your food processor. The work bowl
and metal blade must be clean and dry. Use
the metal blade to process eggs (for safe food
procedures, we recommend using pasteurized
liquid eggs, or the "cooked egg" recipe on
page 21), salt, vinegar or lemon juice, dry
mustard, and two tablespoons of the oil until
smooth, at least 30 seconds. With the machine
running, pour 1/4 cup of the oil into the pusher.
After it dribbles through the pinhole in the
bottom, remove the pusher and very slowly
add the remaining oil while the machine runs.
Process until all the oil has been added and
the mixture is totally emulsified. Remove from
the processor, cover and keep chilled until
ready to use. Homemade mayonnaise will
keep in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
To make pastry:
Combine unbleached all-purpose flour, salt and
pieces of very cold butter in the work bowl.
Process to the consistency of cornmeal.
Sprinkle evenly with the minimum amount of
cold liquid in the recipe. PULSE 5 or 6 times.
The dough should begin to hold together when
pressed. If it is still dry and crumbly, add more
water – 1 teaspoon at a time – until the dough
holds together easily. Do not let the dough form
a ball in the processor or it will be overworked
and tough. Form into a round disc, one inch
thick, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for
1 hour before using, or doublewrap and freeze
for later use.
For a "one egg" batch of basic mayonnaise,
use 1/4 cup of liquid pasteurized eggs,
2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice,
1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1/2 teaspoon kosher
salt and 1 cup vegetable oil, such as canola oil.
For variation, you may experiment with using
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To make quick breads and cakes that use
baking powder and/or soda:
PREPARING FOOD FOR
The most important rule for success is not
to overmix after adding dry ingredients to wet
ingredients. The ingredients for these soft
doughs should be cold, except butter. If the
recipe calls for chopped ingredients like lemon
peel or nuts, chop them first while the work
bowl is clean and dry, then set aside until
needed.
SLICING AND SHREDDING
For disc assembly instructions, refer to
Assembly Instructions.
Round fruits and vegetables:
Before processing onions, apples and other
large, round fruits and vegetables, cut the
bottom ends flat to make the food sit stable
on the disc.
Put dry ingredients like flour, salt and leavening
in the work bowl and process with the metal
blade for 5 seconds to mix.
Place the food in the feed tube, flat side down,
as far left as possible, to prevent it from tilting
when being processed.
Remove and reserve the dry ingredients.
Choose fruits that are firm and not too ripe.
Remove large hard pits and seeds from fruits
before processing. Seeds from citrus fruits
need not be removed. Remove the rind or peel
before slicing or shredding, if desired.
Add the eggs and sugar to the work bowl and,
using the ON button, process to mix, letting the
machine run about 1 minute. Next, add butter
at room temperature and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Run machine continuously for a minute, until
the butter is thoroughly mixed with the sugar
and eggs. Then add flavoring and liquid –
vanilla, spices, cocoa, etc. Process until mixed.
Add the dry ingredients to the work bowl.
Whole peppers are an exception:
Remove the stem and cut the stem end flat.
Remove the core and scoop out the seeds.
Leave the end opposite the stem whole, to
keep the structure stiff. This ensures round,
even slices.
Process by pulsing, inspecting after each pulse.
Stop pulsing as soon as the dry ingredients
have almost disappeared into the batter.
Overprocessing will cause quick breads and
cakes to be tough. (If your recipe calls for
ingredients that are to be coarsely chopped –
like raisins or nuts – add them last with the
mixed dry ingredients.)
Large fruits like pineapple:
Cut the ends flat, cut in half, and either core or
remove the seeds. If necessary, cut the halves
into smaller pieces to fit the feed tube.
Cabbage and iceberg lettuce:
To make cake mix:
Turn the head on its side and slice off the top
and bottom, leaving a center section about 3
inches (8cm) deep. Remove the core, then cut
in wedges to fit the feed tube. Remove the core
from the bottom and top pieces and cut into
wedges to fit into the feed tube.
Your food processor work bowl is large enough
for the preparation of an 18.5-ounce packaged
cake mix.
Insert the metal blade and add the cake mix
to the work bowl. Press the ON button and
while the machine is running, add the eggs
and liquid through the feed tube and process
for 5 seconds.
The optional 2mm Slicing Disc is excellent
for slicing cabbage for coleslaw.
If the fruit or vegetable doesn’t fit, try inserting
it from the bottom of the feed tube, where the
opening is slightly larger.
Scrape down the sides of the work bowl and
process 1 minute more for maximum volume.
Do not remove the metal blade.
Pack the feed tube for desired results:
Insert a finger into the underside of the blade
from the bottom of the work bowl to hold the
blade in place while emptying the batter.
For long slices or shreds, cut food to the width
of feed tube and pack pieces horizontally.
For small, round slices or short shreds from
carrots, zucchini and other long vegetables, cut
to height of feed tube and pack tightly upright.
Tip:
After emptying cake batter or puréed soup from
the work bowl, replace the bowl on the motor
base and PULSE once. Centrifugal force will
spin the batter off the blade onto the sides of
the work bowl. Remove the blade, and use the
spatula to scrape any remaining batter from
the bowl.
Food should fit snugly, but not so tightly that it
prevents the pusher from moving.
When slicing or shredding, always use the
pusher.
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Never put your fingers or a spatula into the
feed tube.
TECHNIQUES
Never push down hard on the pusher. Use light
pressure for soft fruits and vegetables like
bananas, mushrooms, strawberries and toma-
toes, and for all cheese. Use medium
pressure for most food: apples, celery, citrus
fruit, potatoes and zucchini. Use firm pressure
for hard vegetables like carrots and yams.
FOR SLICING AND
SHREDDING
Small, round fruits and vegetables:
For large berries, radishes and mushrooms,
trim the bottom ends flat with a knife. Insert
the food through the feed tube, standing each
piece on a flat end. You can fill the tube to
about 1 inch (2.5cm) from the top.
PRACTICING SLICING
AND SHREDDING
The bottom layer gives you perfect slices
for garnish.
1. Insert a slicing or shredding disc, put the
cover on the work bowl and insert the food
in the feed tube.
If you want all the slices to be perfect, it’s
best to process one layer at a time.
Long fruits and vegetables:
2. Slide the pusher into place, and apply pres-
sure to the pusher while pressing down the
PULSE button. Release the button as soon
as the food is sliced or shredded.
Trim foods like bananas, celery and zucchini by
cutting them into pieces slightly shorter than
the feed tube. Cut both ends flat. (Use a ruler
as a guide, or the pusher assembly.)
3. You can load the feed tube repeatedly
without removing work bowl cover.
Fill the feed tube with the pieces, standing
them vertically and adding enough pieces so
they are solidly packed and cannot tilt side-
ways as they are sliced or shredded.
Simply grasp the pusher and lift up. The pusher
will come out easily, leaving the cover and feed
tube in place. Your other hand is free to reload
the feed tube, and you do not need to re-press
the ON button if it was previously selected.
Small amounts of food:
Cut the food in lengths slightly shorter than the
feed tube. If slicing one or two long, thin veg-
etables like carrots, push them to the far left. If
you are slicing a few vegetables that are wide
at one end and narrow at the other (carrots,
celery or scallions) cut them in half and pack in
pairs, alternating one wide end up, one narrow
end up.
REMOVING SLICED OR
SHREDDED FOOD
Before you do anything, wait for the disc to
stop spinning. When it does, remove the
pusher first. Unplug the unit. Turn cover clock-
wise to unlock from work bowl. Lift, remove,
invert and place on counter space.
French-cut green beans:
Trim fresh green beans to feed tube widths.
Stack in the feed tube horizontally to about one
inch from the top. Use the slicing disc, apply
light pressure to the pusher and press the
PULSE button until beans are sliced.
Remove the slicing or shredding disc.
Place two fingers under each side of the disc
and lift it straight up. Place the disc on top of
the inverted work bowl cover to minimize drips
and spills.
To make long, horizontal slices of raw zucchini
or carrots, use the same procedure.
Matchsticks or julienne strips:
Process the food twice – ‘double slice’ it. Insert
large fruits or vegetables (potatoes, turnips,
zucchini, apples) in the feed tube horizontally.
Apply pressure to the pusher while pressing the
PULSE button until the food is sliced. You will
get long slices.
Remove the slices from the work bowl and
reassemble. Reinsert them in the feed tube,
wedging them in tightly. Slice them again. You
will obtain long julienne strips.
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With the optional Square Julienne Disc,
you can make square julienne strips in
one operation.
Salami and other sausages:
If the sausage is soft, freeze it until hard to the
touch but easily pierced with the tip of a sharp
knife. Hard sausages need not be frozen. Cut
the sausage into pieces to fill the feed tube
completely. Stand the pieces vertically, packing
them tightly so they cannot tilt sideways.
SLICING MEAT
AND POULTRY
Cooked meat and poultry:
SLICING AND
The food must be very cold. If possible, use a
piece of food just large enough to fit in the feed
tube. To make julienne strips of ham, bologna
or luncheon meat, stack slices, then roll or fold
them double and stand upright in the feed
tube, wedging in as many rolls as possible.
This technique works better with square or rec-
tangular pieces than with round ones.
SHREDDING CHEESE
Firm cheese like Swiss and Cheddar:
Cut the cheese into pieces to fit the feed tube.
Put it in the freezer until semi-frozen, hard to
the touch but easily pierced with the tip of a
sharp knife. Stand the pieces in the feed tube
and apply light pressure to the pusher.
Uncooked meat and poultry:
Cut the food into pieces to fit the feed tube.
Boneless, skinned chicken breasts will usually
fit when cut in half crosswise. Wrap the pieces
in plastic wrap and put them in the freezer.
They are ready to slice when they are easily
pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, although
semi-frozen and hard to the touch. Remove
plastic wrap. Stand them in the feed tube, cut
side down, and slice them against the grain,
using firm pressure on the pusher. Or lay them
flat in the feed tube, as many as will fit, and
slice with the grain, using firm pressure.
IMPORTANT: Never try to slice soft cheese like
mozzarella or hard cheese like Parmesan. You
may damage the slicing disc or the food
processor itself. You can successfully shred
most cheeses except soft ones. The exception
is mozzarella, which shreds well if thoroughly
chilled. Hard cheeses like Parmesan shred well
only at room temperature.
Therefore, only attempt to slice or shred
mozzarella when well chilled, and Parmesan
when at room temperature.
Refer to chart below for specific cheeses.
SLICING AND SHREDDING CHEESE
TYPE OF CHEESE
Soft
CHOP/ Purée
SHRED
SLICE
Brie, Camembert, room temperature
Mozzarella chilled 15-20 min in freezer
Ricotta, room temperature
Cottage, Cream
yes
no
yes
yes
no
yes
no
no
no
no
no
no
Semi-Soft
Blue, chilled
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
no
no
Fontina, chilled
Bel Paese, chilled
Semi-Hard
Cheddar, chilled
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Monterey Jack, Longhorn, chilled
Swiss, Jarlsberg, chilled
Edam, Gouda, chilled
Provolone, chilled
Hard, at room temperature
Parmesan, Romano, Locatelli
Pecorino, Asiago
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
no
*Soft and semi-soft cheeses will purée; semi-hard and hard cheeses will chop.
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ADDITIONAL
CLEANING AND STORING
Keep your food processor ready for use on a
kitchen counter. When it’s not being used, leave
it unplugged. Don’t leave it with the cover in
the locked position; this could damage the
on-off mechanism.
INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
These are some problems that beginners with a
food processor sometimes experience, along
with their solutions.
Store blades and discs in a safe, convenient
place, as you would sharp knives – out of reach
of children. All parts except motor base are
dishwasher safe and we recommend washing
them in the dishwasher on the top rack only.
Due to intense water heat, washing the work
bowl, work bowl cover or accessories on the
bottom rack, may cause damage over time.
Insert work bowl upside down. Remember
where you place sharp blades and discs, and
unload dishwasher carefully.
Food is unevenly chopped
Either you are trying to process too much food
at one time, or you are running the machine
continuously instead of pulse/chopping until
pieces of food are no larger than 1/2-inch
(1.25cm) pieces.
Liquid leaks from bottom of work bowl
onto motor base
Remove work bowl from base as soon as you
finish processing. Do not remove metal blade
first. When work bowl and blade are removed
together, blade drops down and forms an
almost perfect seal against bowl.
To simplify cleaning, rinse work bowl, cover,
pusher and blade or disc immediately after use
so food won’t dry on them.
Liquid leaks out between work bowl and
cover when machine is running
If you wash blades and discs by hand, do it
carefully. Avoid leaving them in soapy water,
where they may disappear from sight. To clean
metal blade, fill work bowl with soapy water,
hold blade by its center plastic part and move
it up and down on center shaft. Use of a spray
attachment is also effective. If necessary, use
a brush.
You added too much liquid. Never use more
than 2 cups (480ml) of a very thin liquid. The
thicker the liquid, the more you can use. With
thick mixtures like pancake or cake batter, for
example, you can process as much as 4 cups
(950ml).
Work bowl is made of Lexan® polycarbonate
plastic, which is shatter resistant and heat-
resistant, dishwasher and microwave-safe.
Slices are uneven or slanted
Pack feed tube more carefully. Maintain even
pressure on pusher.
Carrots or similar food falls over in
feed tube
Cut food into pieces of equal size, not over
4 inches (10cm) long. Use enough pieces to
fit feed tube snugly. Cut carrots in half and
insert one piece point side down and other
stem-side down.
Chopping certain foods may scratch or cloud
work bowl. Among them are ice, whole spices,
coffee beans and essential oils like wintergreen.
If you like to prepare your own spice blends,
you may want to keep a second bowl just for
that purpose.
Base housing is made of tough plastic with
high impact resistance. Its smooth surface will
look new for years. Keep a sponge handy as
you work and wipe spills from base. Four rub-
ber feet on underside of base keep it from
moving on most work surfaces when machine
is processing heavy loads. Clean feet from time
to time; if rubber surface is not clean, machine
may move on counter. If feet leave spots on
counter, spray with spot remover and wipe with
damp sponge. If any trace of spot remains,
repeat procedure and wipe area with damp
sponge and nonabrasive cleaning powder.
Sliced or shredded food piles up on one
side or work bowl
This is normal. Remove disc occasionally and
even out processed food. When food gets
close to bottom of disc, empty bowl.
A few pieces of food remain on top of slicing
or shredding disc.
This is normal. Save remaining pieces of food
in plastic bag for later use. Vegetable scraps
can be puréed for soups or used to thicken
sauces or stews. In every case, there would be
more waste if you sliced or shredded the food
by hand.
IMPORTANT: Never store any blade or disc
on motor shaft. No blade or disc should be
placed on shaft except when processor is
in use.
Cheese spreads out and collects on top of
shredding disc
Cheese was not cold enough, or pressure on
pusher was too great. Always use light pres-
sure when processing cheese.
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The DLC-5 is intended for Household
Use Only
REPACKING
FOR SHIPMENT
Save the carton that your food processor was
packed in, and the carton inserts too. They will
be useful if you need to repack the processor
for moving or other shipment.
SAFETY
• Like any powerful electrical appliance, your
food processor should be handled with care.
These are some procedures that will protect
you and your family from misuse that could
cause injury.
1. Open 4 flaps at one end of carton.
Insert plastic foam block with cut-out for
processor base at closed end of carton.
• Handle metal blade and discs carefully. Their
cutting edges are very sharp.
2. Place carton on floor or low table.
3. Place work bowl on base of machine and
lock it into place. Coil power cord and
secure it with rubber band or twist tie.
Make sure work bowl is still locked into
place.
• Never put blade or disc on motor shaft until
work bowl is securely locked in place.
• Always make certain that blade or disc is
down on motor shaft as far as it will go.
4. Lift base by grasping top of work bowl with
both hands. Lower it into box, positioning it
so control switch and power cord fit into
appropriate cutouts of foam block.
• Always insert metal blade in work bowl before
putting ingredients in work bowl.
• When slicing or shredding food, always use
pusher. Never put your fingers or a spatula
into feed tube.
5. Insert metal blade on motor shaft.
6. Place second foam block into carton, posi-
tioning it so short side with cavity for work
bowl cover goes over handle side of work
bowl.
• Always wait for blade or disc to stop spinning
before you remove cover from work bowl.
• Be careful not to let metal blade fall out of
work bowl when you empty bowl. Remove it
before tilting bowl, or hold it in place.
7. Slide slicing and shredding discs into slots
provided on opposite long sides of foam
block. BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH
CUTTING EDGES.
SOME TECHNICAL DATA
8. Insert spatula, round side up, into space
provided on one long side of foam block.
The line voltage and frequency appropriate for
your machine are shown on label on underside
of base.
9. Insert work bowl cover, upside down, into
large cavity of foam block.
A safety switch prevents machine from operat-
ing when work bowl or cover is not locked into
position. Motor stops within seconds when
control switch is turned off or cover is
unlocked.
10. Insert pusher into feed tube of workbowl.
11. Close flaps and tape all seams securely
with pressure-sensitive or other packing
tape. If you are shipping by public carrier,
wrap carton in heavy paper, tape or tie it
and address it. The Cuisinart Customer
Service Department will give you complete
shipping instructions if you are returning
processor for repair.
An automatic temperature-controlled circuit
breaker in the motor ensures protection against
motor burnout. If processor runs for exception-
ally long time when chopping, mixing or knead-
ing thick or heavy mixtures in successive
batches, motor may overheat. If this happens,
processor will stop. Turn it off and wait for
motor to cool off before proceeding. It will usu-
ally cool off within 10 minutes. In extreme
cases, it could take an hour.
If it does not start or stop, please call our
Customer Service Department toll free at 800-
726-0190.
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DO NOT SEND CASH. (Under California law,
only proof of purchase is required.) California
residents should call 1-800-726-0190 for
shipping instructions.
WARRANTY
CUISINART® DLC-5 FOOD PROCESSOR
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY ON
THE ENTIRE MACHINE.
Please be sure to include a return address,
daytime telephone number, description of the
product defect, product serial number, original
date of purchase, and any other information
pertinent to the product’s return.
Your Cuisinart® DLC-5 Food Processor
has been manufactured to the strictest
specifications and has been designed for
use with the Cuisinart® DLC-5 Food Processor
authorized accessories and replacement parts.
This warranty expressly excludes any defects
or damages caused by accessories, replace-
ment parts or repair service other than those
that have been authorized by Cuisinart.
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON MOTOR
This warranty supersedes all previous war-
ranties on Cuisinart® DLC-5 Food Processor.
This warranty is available to consumers only.
You are a consumer if you are the owner of a
Cuisinart® DLC-5 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® DLC-5 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 warrant that the motor for your Cuisinart®
DLC-5 Food Processor will be free of defects in
material or workmanship under normal home
use for five years from the date of original
purchase.This motor warranty covers the motor
and excludes all other parts in the motor base
assembly area such as the upper and lower
plastic housings, work bowl and cover, blades
and all electrical components and vertical pro-
jecting motor shaft sheath.
This warranty excludes all incidental or
consequential damages. Some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of
these damages, so they may not apply
to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may have other legal rights which
vary from state to state.
WARNING:
Our DLC-5 Food Processor and other
Cuisinart® Food Processors and Accessories
have been carefully designed and manufac-
tured with the highest quality materials to
assure your satisfaction and safety when
you use them. Although accessories sold
by companies other than Cuisinart may be
compatible with your Cuisinart machine,
they may also be extremely dangerous,
and expose the user to serious injury.
We suggest that you complete and return the
enclosed product registration card promptly
to facilitate verification of the date of original
purchase. However, return of the product
registration card does not eliminate the need
for the consumer to maintain the original proof
of purchase in order to obtain the warranty
benefits. 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.
If your Cuisinart® DLC-5 Food Processor should
prove to be defective within the warranty peri-
od, we will repair it, or if we think necessary
replace it, without charge to you. To obtain
warranty service, simply call our toll-free num-
ber 800-726-0190 for additional information
from our Customer Service Representatives.
Or send the defective product to Customer
Service at Cuisinart, 150 Milford Road, East
Windsor, New Jersey 08520. To facilitate the
speed and accuracy of your return, please
enclose a check or money order for $10.00
shipping and handling.
We specifically caution you not to use other
brand accessories, such as juicers, which
permit your machine to operate with exposed
blades or discs. We also caution
you not to use the large feed tube on
this machine with machines built by
other manufacturers.
If you have any questions about the safety
feature of your Cuisinart® DLC-5 Food
Processor or any other Cuisinart product,
please call us at the toll-free number that
appears above.
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3
medium avocados (1-3/4 pounds, 790g),
halved, pitted, peeled, cut in chunks
RECIPES
A NOTE ON INGREDIENTS
1/4
teaspoon chili powder
We give both American and metric measures
for all ingredients for the DLC-5 Food
Processor. Follow whichever system you
are used to and ignore the measures for
the other system.
Salt to taste
medium tomato (5 ounces, 140g),
seeded and quartered (optional)
1
Insert metal blade and turn on machine. While
machine is running, drop parsley, garlic and
chili through feed tube and process until
minced, about 10 seconds. Use spatula to
scrape bowl. Add lemon juice and process for
3 seconds.
In many of the recipes that follow, ingredients
that are lower in cholesterol and fat have been
used in place of their common counterparts, i.e.
margarine instead of butter and light sour
cream instead of sour cream.
Add avocados, chili power and salt to taste.
Process until smooth, about 1 minute, stopping
to scrape bowl as necessary. If using tomato,
add to bowl and pulse-chop about 6 times,
until coarsely chopped.
CHEESE SPREAD
Spreads that taste this good are usually not so
low in calories. Serve with crackers, toast or
vegetables.
Makes about 2 cups (480ml) without tomato,
2-1/2 cups (600ml) with tomato.
4
ounces (115g) blue cheese or extra
sharp cheddar or Parmesan
12
ounces (340g) cottage cheese
SALSA
5 to 6 drops Tabasco sauce
If you can’t get fresh chilies, substitute 1 or 2
canned green chilies, drained. You can also
substitute parsley for cilantro, although the
taste won’t be the same.
Cut cheese into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces and
process with metal blade until very smooth.
Add 3 ounces of cottage cheese and process
until completely smooth, stopping to scrape
inside of bowl as necessary. Add remaining
cottage cheese and process until smooth. Add
Tabasco sauce to taste. If mixture is too thick,
add up to 4 tablespoons of skim milk or port
wine, one tablespoon at a time, processing
after each addition and checking texture before
adding more.
1/2
1
cup tightly packed cilantro leaves
large garlic clove, peeled
1
medium onion (4 ounces, 115g),
peeled and quartered
1 or 2 jalapeño peppers, halved and seeded
2
medium tomatoes (12 ounces total,
340g), cored and quartered
Makes about 1-3/4 cups (420ml).
2/3
1
cup (l60ml) tomato sauce
teaspoon red-wine vinegar
teaspoon salt
1/2
1/2
GUACAMOLE
teaspoon sugar (optional)
Use this smooth, thick avocado dip as an
appetizer with tortilla chips or vegetables.
Or add 1-1/2 cups (360ml) of sour cream for
an unusual salad dressing.
Insert metal blade and put cilantro in work
bowl. Turn on machine, drop garlic through
feed tube and process until cilantro and garlic
are finely chopped.
1/2
2
cup tightly packed fresh parsley leaves
medium garlic cloves, peeled
Add onions, chilies and tomatoes and pulse-
chop 5 or 6 times, until coarsely chopped.
Add remaining ingredients and pulse-chop
2 or 3 times to blend.
1
medium fresh green chili, trimmed,
seeded, deveined and cut into 3 pieces
(or 1 tablespoon canned green chilies)
Juice of I lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
Makes about 2-1/2 cups (600ml).
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ROSY GAZPACHO
A low-calorie delight.
ONION SOUP
A classic, made so much easier when you don’t
have to slice the onions by hand!
2
medium cucumbers (20 ounces total,
285g), peeled, halved lengthwise
and seeded
4
2
ounces (115g) Swiss or Parmesan
cheese, in 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces
pounds (900g) onions, preferably
Bermuda or large yellow variety, peeled
and cut flat at one end
1
2
medium onion (5 ounces, 140g)
peeled and quartered
medium green bell peppers
(10 ounces total, 285g), cored, seeded
and quartered lengthwise
3
tablespoons unsalted margarine
tablespoon vegetable oil
teaspoon salt
1
1/2
1
6
medium firm ripe tomatoes
(2 pounds total, 900g), stemmed,
peeled, cored and quartered
tablespoon unbleached flour
8
cups (2L) beef stock, or a mixture of
low-sodium beef and chicken stock
2
small garlic cloves, peeled
tablespoons olive oil
2
6 to 8 slices toasted French bread, 1-inch
(2.5cm) thick
3
cups (720ml) tomato juice
teaspoon Tabasco sauce
tablespoons red-wine vinegar
teaspoon salt
1/8
2
Insert metal blade and turn on machine.
Drop cheese through feed tube while machine
is running. Process until finely grated; reserve.
You should have about 1 cup (240ml).
1
1/4
teaspoon black pepper
Insert slicing disc, put onions in feed tube
and slice them, using medium pressure.*
Insert slicing disc. Cut each cucumber section
in half lengthwise again, then crosswise, to get
16 pieces in all, each about 3 inches (7.5cm)
long. Stand them in feed tube vertically, alter-
nating cut side up and cut side down. Slice in
2 batches, using medium pressure. Transfer to
6-quart (6L) mixing bowl.
Melt margarine with oil in heavy 4 to 6-quart
(4 to 6L) sauce pan or casserole over medium
heat. Add onions and salt, cover and cook
very slowly over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes,
stirring occasionally and watching carefully to
prevent burning. Remove cover and continue
cooking until onions are rich golden brown,
watching carefully to prevent burning. Sprinkle
with flour and stir until well blended, about 2
minutes. Add stock and bring to boil, stirring
constantly. Reduce heat, partially cover
pan and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
Insert metal blade and pulse-chop onion
until medium-fine, about 4 pulses. Add to
cucumbers.
Pulse-chop peppers until medium-fine, about
6 times. Add to mixing bowl.
Adjust seasoning.
Pulse-chop 3 tomatoes to chop coarsely, about
5 pulses. Add to mixing bowl. Repeat with
2 more tomatoes, saving remaining tomato
for later use.
To serve soup gratineed, put slices of toasted
bread in ovenproof casserole or in individual
ovenproof dishes. Ladle soup over them.
Sprinkle with grated cheese and a little oil or
melted butter.
Turn on machine and drop garlic through feed
tube. Process until coarsely chopped. Scrape
work bowl and add the 4 remaining tomato
quarters. Process for 2 minutes to purée.
Add to mixing bowl.
Bake in preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 10 to
15 minutes, until cheese melts and forms crust.
Serve immediately.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Add remaining ingredients to mixing bowl and
stir well to mix. Cover bowl and refrigerate for
3 hours before serving. Adjust seasoning if
necessary.
* If you have the optional thin (2mm) slicing disc
with detachable stem, use it to prepare the
onions.
Makes about 2-1/2 quarts (2.5L).
15
machine running, drop the shallots through
the feed tube, process 5 seconds to chop.
Add the parsley, capers, and mustard, use the
pulse to chop finely, about 10 times. Add the
tuna, pulse to chop, about 10 times. Add the
mayonnaise and black pepper. Use the pulse
to combine, about 5 times, do not over,
process. Transfer to a bowl, cover and chill for
30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors
to develop. Taste and adjust seasonings as
necessary. (Note: capers can be quite salty, so
there is no additional salt in this recipe, if your
palate dictates more salt, add kosher or sea
salt to taste.)
COLESLAW
cup (180ml) light mayonnaise
tablespoons white-wine vinegar
teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
3/4
2
2
Salt and pepper to taste
1
medium carrot, peeled and cut to fit
feed tube horizontally
1
medium head green cabbage
(about 1-1/2 pounds, 680g), trimmed,
cored and cut into wedges
Makes 1 cup – enough for 3 sandwiches or
hors d’oeuvres for 4
Insert metal blade and put all ingredients
except carrot and cabbage in work bowl.
Process until mixed, about 5 seconds.
Remove metal blade.
Transfer dressing to 3-quart (3L) mixing bowl.
MEATLOAF OR MEATBALLS
Insert shredding disc. Lay carrot pieces in feed
tube and shred, using firm pressure. Transfer to
mixing bowl. Place cabbage wedges in feed
tube and shred, using firm pressure.
You can vary the ingredients by using all beef or
a mixture of beef, veal and pork. You can also
replace dry milk and water with whole milk or
tomato juice. For a more highly seasoned loaf,
add a few drops of Tabasco sauce and a tea-
spoon of Worcestershire sauce.
Transfer contents of work bowl to mixing bowl
and toss. Adjust seasoning and serve immedi-
ately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours. If refriger-
ated, drain any excess liquid if before serving.
1
small onion (2 ounces, 55g),
peeled and quartered
Makes 4-1/2 cups (27 ounces, 780g).
2
3
tablespoons parsley leaves
slices day-old firm bread, torn
into pieces
CAPERED TUNA SPREAD
Use for sandwiches, or as an hors d’oeuvres
spread served with crusty bread, chopped
imported olives and sun-dried tomatoes.
12
ounces (340g) boneless chuck,
cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces
2
tablespoons skim milk
teaspoon salt
1/2
2
1
tablespoons loosely packed fresh
parsley leaves, washed and well-dried
Pinch ground nutmeg
Pinch dried thyme leaves, crumbled
4-inch rib of celery, cut in 1/2-inch
pieces
1
large egg
1
ounce shallots, peeled
1/2
tablespoon drained capers, rinsed and
drained again
Insert metal blade. Add bread and process to
chop medium-fine, about 10 seconds. Add all
ingredients except egg to work bowl. Pulse-
chop until finely chopped, about 6 pulses.
Add egg and pulse until mixture reaches
desired consistency. Watch carefully to
prevent over processing.
2
1
teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
(regular or grainy)
6-ounce can water-packed white alba-
core tuna, well-drained
3
tablespoons mayonnaise
Pack mixture into 4 cup (1L) loaf pan (about
7-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 2-1/4"; 19 x 9 x 5.5cm) and
bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 40 to 45 min-
utes, or until cooked through. The internal
temperature should be 170°F (75°C). Let stand
for 20 minutes before unmolding.
1/4
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Insert the metal blade, put the parsley in the
work bowl and pulse to chop, about 5 times.
Add the celery to the work bowl, rough chop
using the pulse, about 5 times. With the
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
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Note: Instead of making meat loaf, shape
mixture into balls of 2 tablespoons (each 40g),
arrange them in single layer in baking dish and
bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 25 minutes.
5 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt
and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the milk and
nutmeg, and cook, stirring occasionally until
most of the milk has evaporated, about 10 min-
utes. Add the wine and cook until most of the
liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Stir in
the reserved chopped tomatoes and their
juices. Simmer the sauce over very low heat,
uncovered, for about 1 to 1-1/4 hours. Sauce
will be thickened. Taste and season as needed
with salt and pepper. Serve hot, mixed with
freshly cooked pasta (tip: reserve 1 cup of the
hot pasta cooking water to stir into the sauced
pasta if too thick). Sauce may be made ahead.
Refrigerate until ready to use; remove any
hardened fat that has risen to the top. Store in
refrigerator for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to
1 month.
Makes about 1 dozen meatballs.
BOLOGNESE SAUCE FOR PASTA
Fresh vegetables and meat simmer slowly to
create this classic sauce for pasta. Your
Cuisinart® DLC-5 does all the “hard” work.
1
1
4
1
1
1
small carrot, peeled, cut to fit feed tube
small rib celery, cut to fit feed tube
ounces fresh mushrooms, cleaned
small onion, peeled, cut in 1-inch pieces
clove garlic, peeled
Makes enough sauce for 12 ounces of pasta,
4 servings.
CHILI
can (28 – 32 ounces) plum tomatoes,
drained, juices reserved
Heated cumin seeds are the “secret” ingredient
in this chili. Heating the cumin seeds intensifies
flavor. This is a technique often used in the
highly spiced East Indian cuisine.
1/2 pound lean, trimmed beef chuck,
cut in 1-inch pieces, chilled
1/2 pound lean, trimmed veal,
cut in 1-inch pieces, chilled
2
medium garlic cloves, peeled
1
medium onion, peeled and quartered
1
1
tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4
pound lean round or sirloin steak, cut
into 1-inch (2.5cm) cubes
tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2
tablespoons chili powder
tablespoons paprika
teaspoon salt
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
cup whole milk
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
cup dry white wine such as vermouth
2
1
3/4
1-1/2 teaspoons whole cumin seed
1
3/4
cup (170ml) water or canned
crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/8
teaspoon crushed red pepper
Insert the medium slicing disc and use medium
pressure to slice the carrot, celery and
Insert metal blade. Add garlic and onion to
work bowl and process together until finely
chopped, stopping to scrape bowl as
necessary. Remove to large saucepot. Add
beef and pulse-chop until coarsely chopped,
about 8 pulses.
mushrooms. Remove slicing disc and insert
metal blade, leave vegetables in work bowl.
Add onion and garlic; process to chop finely,
10 – 15 seconds. Remove and reserve.
Add the tomatoes to the work bowl, process
to coarsely chop, 10 – 15 pulses. Stir into the
reserved juices and reserve.
Add meat to pot and cook over medium/high
heat, stirring often, until meat is brown,
about 5 minutes.
Add the beef cubes to the work bowl. Pulse to
chop, 10 – 15 times. Meat should have the
texture of a “coarse chili grind”. Remove and
reserve. Repeat with the veal cubes.
Reduce heat to low and stir in chili powder,
paprika and salt. Cook uncovered for at least
30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large
In a small skillet, brown cumin over medium
heat, shaking pan, until it begins to smoke,
about 1 minute. Add cumin, water or tomatoes
and red pepper to chili. Cook uncovered
saucepan. Add the vegetables and cook over
medium heat until tender, about 3 minutes.
Add the meat and cook, stirring to break up,
and cook until meat is no longer pink, about
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until thickened, about 30 minutes, stirring
occasionally.
CARMELIZED ONION &
GRUYÈRE QUICHE
Makes about 2-1/3 cups.*
*To double the recipe, double the ingredients
but chop the meat in 2 batches.
This old favorite is perfect for supper or brunch.
1
5
1
Pie Pastry, prepared, rolled and placed in
pie plate (page 26)
BAKED STUFFED PORK CHOPS
Quick enough to be an everyday meal,
special enough for guests.
ounces Gruyère cheese, cut to fit the
feed tube
4
1-inch thick pork rib or boneless
pork loin chops
onion (8-ounces), peeled
and cut in quarters
1
1
teaspoon dried thyme
teaspoon dried sage
1
1
4
1
teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
teaspoon unsalted butter
large eggs
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
shallot, peeled, halved
1
cup evaporated fat free milk
2/3 cup pecans, lightly toasted
2/3 cup dried, pitted apricots
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1
1
1
tablespoon grainy Dijon-style mustard
tablespoon bourbon whiskey
teaspoon soy sauce
Prick the pastry crust that has been rolled
out and placed in a pie plate evenly with a
fork. Freeze while continuing. Preheat oven
to 425° F.
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
tablespoon unsalted butter
1
Insert the shredding disc. Use medium
pressure to shred the Gruyère, remove and
reserve. Insert the slicing disc; use medium
pressure to slice the onion. Do not wash the
work bowl.
Preheat oven to 350° F. Use a sharp, pointed
knife such as a boning knife to cut a pocket
in each pork chop horizontally to the bone (or
almost through if using boneless chops).
Reserve.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a 10-inch skillet
over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and
cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it begins to soften.
Lower the heat, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes,
stirring every 2 or 3 minutes until the onions are
lightly caramelized and golden in color.
Insert metal blade. Place thyme, sage, paprika,
and pepper in work bowl. With machine
running, add shallot through feed tube and
process to chop, 5 seconds. Add pecan halves
and apricots to work bowl. Pulse until nuts and
apricots are coarsely chopped, 12 to 15 pulses.
Add mustard, whiskey, and soy sauce; pulse
to blend, 5 times.
Remove and cool.
Line the chilled pastry with a sheet of foil and
fill with pie weights, dry beans or rice (use 2 to
3 cups). Bake in the lower third of the preheat-
ed oven for 12 minutes, then remove the foil
and pie weights and bake for another 5 min-
utes. Remove from the oven. (This may be done
ahead.)
Divide the apricot-pecan mixture evenly and
stuff each pork chop. Skewer pockets closed
with toothpicks if necessary. Season chops
lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground
pepper to taste. Melt butter over medium
high heat in large (12-inch) skillet with oven-
proof handle. Brown pork chops on each side,
2 to 3 minutes. Place skillet in preheated
350° F oven. Bake until pork is cooked through
(will read 155-160° F when tested with an
instant read thermometer), about 20 to 25 min-
utes. Let pork chops rest, loosely covered,
for 5 minutes before serving.
Insert the metal blade. Place the eggs, evapo-
rated fat free milk, pepper and nutmeg in the
work bowl and process for 30 seconds. Layer
half the cheese, all the onions and the remain-
ing cheese in the partially baked pastry shell.
Carefully pour in the egg mixture. Place in the
lower third of the oven and bake for 10 minutes,
then lower the heat to 375º F and continue
baking for 25 to 30 minutes, until the custard
is set, puffed and golden.
Makes 4 servings
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Remove to a rack and let cool for 10 to 15
minutes before slicing. Cut in wedges to serve.
Refrigerate any leftovers well wrapped. Serve
leftovers cold, or reheat briefly in an oven.
Reheating in a microwave is not recommended.
torn into 1-inch pieces
cup half-and-half
3/4
2
large eggs
1/8
1/8
1/8
teaspoon ground allspice
teaspoon ground nutmeg
teaspoon ground white pepper
Makes one 9-inch tart or pie, 8 servings.
LACY POTATO PANCAKES
large Idaho Potatoes (1-1/2 pounds
total, 680g), peeled, scrubbed and cut
flat at one end
Lightly coat an 8-cup gratin dish with cooking
spray. Preheat oven to 350° F.
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2
Insert slicing disc and slice onions.
Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a 10-inch
skillet over medium heat and cook onions
until tender and light golden brown, about
5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool
teaspoons salt
Freshly ground pepper
2
tablespoons chopped fresh
chives (optional)
Insert shredding disc. Use medium pressure
to shred sweet potatoes. Add to cooked onions
and toss to combine. Arrange in prepared
gratin dish.
1/2
stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
or margarine
1/4
cup (60ml) vegetable oil
Insert metal blade and place bread in work
bowl. Pulse to chop, 5 times, then process
continuously until the mixture is coarse crumbs,
about 5 seconds. With the machine running,
add the remaining butter and process
Pour 1-1/2 cups (360ml) of cold water into
work bowl. (Water helps prevent potatoes from
discoloring.) Insert shredding disc and process
potatoes, using firm pressure.* Drain, and use
paper towels to squeeze out as much moisture
as possible. Toss in mixing bowl with salt,
pepper and chives (if using).
10 seconds, until crumbs are buttered.
Remove and reserve. Place half-and-half, eggs,
allspice, nutmeg, and white pepper in work
bowl. Process the custard until combined,
10 – 15 seconds. Pour egg mixture over sweet
potato mixture. Top evenly with buttered
breadcrumbs. Bake until potatoes are tender,
mixture is set, and crumbs are golden brown
and crisp, about 40 to 45 minutes. Serve hot.
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine and
2 tablespoons of oil in large heavy skillet.
When foam subsides, put 2 tablespoon
mounds of shredded potatoes in skillet,
flattening each into round shape with spatula.
Fry 3 or 4 pancakes at a time, over medium-
high heat, cooking until crisp and golden,
about 2 or 3 minutes each side.
SHREDDED CARROTS
AND ZUCCHINI
Continue with remaining potatoes, adding
more butter and oil to skillet as necessary.
Makes 24 pancakes.
Shredded vegetables cook quickly, which helps
preserve their natural flavor and crispness.
*An optional fine-shredding disc with detach-
able stem makes extra fine shreds of potatoes -
perfect for potato pancakes.
2 or 3 medium zucchini (about 12 ounces
total, 340g), peeled and cut to fit feed
tube horizontally
4 or 5 medium carrots (about 12 ounces
total, 340g), peeled and cut to fit feed
tube horizontally
SWEET POTATO BAKE
Cooking spray
2
tablespoons (1 ounce, 28g)
unsalted margarine
1
medium onion, peeled, halved,
ends cut flat
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon (optional)
2
1
tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
pound sweet potatoes, peeled,
cut to fit feed tube
Insert shredding disc.* Shred zucchini. Remove
and reserve. Shred carrots.
2
slices whole wheat bread,
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Melt butter in large skillet. Add carrots and
sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook
over medium heat until tender, about 2 or 3
minutes, stirring occasionally.
Makes 1-1/4 cups mayonnaise.
CLASSIC VINIAGRETTE
I
garlic clove, peeled
Add zucchini, toss to mix with carrots and
cook only until zucchini is heated through.
1-1/2 cups (360ml) oil
Season with tarragon, salt and pepper to
taste, and serve immediately.
1/2
2
cup (120ml) red-wine vinegar
tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
teaspoon salt
Makes 6 servings.
1/2
1/4
*A medium square julienne disc (3x3mm)
teaspoon pepper
produces “matchsticks” of carrots and zucchini.
Making this vegetable dish with this optional
disc (and detachable stem) adds more texture.
Insert metal blade and turn on machine.
Drop garlic through feed tube and process
for 10 seconds. Add all remaining ingredients
through feed tube while machine is running
and continue processing until mixed, about
20 seconds.
CLASSIC MAYONNAISE
WITH COOKED EGGS
Adding oil very slowly is essential for the
mayonnaise emulsion – the hole in the pusher
adds the oil at just the right speed. Flavored
vinegar or fresh or dried herbs can be added
for a flavored mayonnaise.
Makes 2 cups (480ml).
*You may use all vegetable oil or a combination
of vegetable oil and olive oil, to your taste.
PEANUT BUTTER
2
large egg yolks
Process up to 2 cups of peanuts* at a time. Let
machine run continuously – sometimes as long
as 2 minutes – until ground nuts form a ball.
Continue processing until ball flattens out.
Scrape bowl. Continue processing until peanut
oil drops appear on surface, or to desired
smoothness. The longer you process, the softer
the butter will be. Long processing heats it and
makes it pourable. It will firm up as soon as it
cools.
2
tablespoons wine vinegar or lemon juice
tablespoons water
2
1
teaspoon granulated sugar
teaspoon dry mustard powder
teaspoon kosher salt
1
1/2
1/8
1
teaspoon ground white pepper
cup flavorless vegetable oil
For chunk-style peanut butter, add a handful of
nuts through the feed tube just before you stop
processing.
Have a shallow pan of ice water ready. In a
small skillet, use a whisk to stir together the
egg yolks, vinegar or lemon juice, sugar, dry
mustard, salt, and pepper until completely
blended. Cook over very low heat, stirring
constantly, until the mixture bubbles in 1 or 2
places – do not allow eggs to scramble.
Remove from the heat and place in the ice
water bath. Stir to cool down.
*We recommend salted cocktail peanuts. You
may also use dry roasted peanuts.
CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Make 1-1/2 cups (360ml) of delicious chocolate
sauce in 1 minute!
Insert the metal blade. Place the egg mixture in
the work bowl. Cover and insert the pusher.
Turn the machine on and add half the oil to the
pusher, the oil will run through the pusher very
slowly into the work bowl to create the emul-
sion. When it has totally run through, add the
remaining oil to the pusher. As the emulsion is
made, the sound of the machine will become
deeper. Transfer mayonnaise to a container,
cover and chill until ready to use. Will keep for
2 to 3 days in the refrigerator.
8
squares (8 ounces, 225g) semi-sweet
chocolate, broken in half
1/4
2/3
cup sugar (1-3/4 ounces, 50g)
cup (160ml) boiling water
Insert metal blade. Add chocolate and sugar
and pulse-chop until coarsely chopped,
about 6 pulses. Then process continuously
until finely chopped, about 30 seconds. With
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machine running, pour boiling water through
feed tube. Process until chocolate melts,
about 45 seconds. Stop once to scrape bowl.
*Bread made with bread flour will rise higher
in the oven.
Makes 1-1/2 cups (360ml).
BREADSTICKS
Prepare one recipe for White Bread or its Whole
Wheat variation. Punch down dough after first
rising and divide it in half. Shape each half into
cylinder 12 inches (30cm) long. Cut each cylin-
der into twelve 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces. One at a
time, roll out each piece between your hands
and then roll it on a work surface into a stick
about 1/4-inch (6mm) in diameter.
WHITE BREAD
Even cooks who have never made yeast dough
find the processor method fast and easy, with
virtually certain success on the first try.
1
package yeast (1/4 ounce, 7g)
teaspoons sugar
2
Grease baking sheet and sprinkle it
with cornmeal.
1/3
cup (85ml) warm water, 105° to 120°F
(40° to 48°C)
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Place sticks on
baking sheet, cover them and let them rise in
warm place for 15 minutes. Brush them with
glaze of egg and salt and sprinkle with coarse
salt or poppy or sesame seeds.
3
cups all-purpose flour*
(15 ounces, 425g)
2
tablespoons unsalted margarine
teaspoon salt or to taste
cup (160ml) ice water
1
Bake sticks for 30 minutes. Then increase heat
to 350°F (175°C) and bake until nicely browned,
about 5 minutes.
2/3
Stir yeast and sugar in warm water until
dissolved. Insert metal blade. Put flour,
margarine and salt in work bowl and process
for 20 seconds. Combine yeast mixture and
cold water.
Makes 24 breadsticks.
HARVEST ROLLS
The slightly sweet flavor, golden color and soft
texture makes these dinner rolls irresistible.
Turn on machine, remove white pusher and
pour water mixture through feed tube in a
steady stream, only as fast as flour absorbs
it. Continue processing until dough cleans
inside of work bowl, then let machine run for
60 seconds to complete kneading.
Makes 12 dinner rolls
1
package active dry yeast
tablespoon maple syrup
1
Remove dough from work bowl and shape into
smooth ball. Place in lightly floured plastic food
storage bag. Squeeze out air and close end
with wire twist, allowing space for dough to
rise. Let rise until doubled, about 1-1/2 to 2
hours.
1/4
cup fat free milk,
heated to 105°F – 115° F
1/4
cup cooked pumpkin (use canned,
solid pack) or winter squash
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4
3
cup granulated sugar
Remove wire twist and punch dough down in
bag. Shape into loaf and place into greased
5-cup (1.2L) loaf pan.
tablespoons unsalted butter,
cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Cover with oiled plastic wrap and let rise in
warm place until dough rises just above top
of pan, about 3/4 hour.
3/4
teaspoon salt
Cooking spray
Egg glaze (1 large egg blended with
1 teaspoon water)
Preheat oven to 370°F (190°C). Bake bread
on center rack of oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
Makes one loaf weighing approximately
1-1/2 pounds (24 ounces, 680g).
In a 2-cup liquid measure combine yeast,
syrup and warm milk; let sit until foamy,
about 3 – 5 minutes. Stir in pumpkin/squash.
Whole Wheat Variation
Insert the metal blade. Place flour, sugar, butter,
and salt in work bowl; process until combined,
about 10 seconds. With motor running, pour
squash mixture through the feed tube in a
Replace 1/2 of white flour with an equal
amount of whole-wheat flour.
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steady stream. After dough is formed process
until well mixed, about 40 seconds. Dough will
be soft and may stick to sides of bowl. This is
normal. Place dough in a floured food storage
bag and seal the top. Let rise until doubled in
size, about 1 hour.
ZUCCHINI BREAD
This moist, flavorful loaf is a good lunchbox or
teatime treat.
Nonstick cooking spray
1
medium zucchini (about 7 ounces total,
200g), trimmed and cut to fit feed
tube vertically
Lightly spray a 9 or 10-inch round baking pan
with vegetable oil cooking spray. Punch dough
down and shape into 12 balls. Place, barely
touching, in circles in the baking pan. Spray
a sheet of plastic wrap with cooking spray,
cover and let rise 45 minutes. The rolls will
double in size.
1-1/4 cups sugar (8-3/4 ounces, 250g)
2
large eggs
2/3
cup (160ml) vegetable oil
About 10 minutes before rolls double, preheat
the oven to 350° F. Brush rolls with egg glaze
and bake until golden brown, about 15 – 20
minutes. Serve rolls warm with butter and jam.
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
(7-1/2 ounces, 115g)
1/2
1/2
1/4
1/2
1/2
1/2
teaspoon salt
teaspoon baking soda
teaspoon baking powder
teaspoon allspice
teaspoon cloves
Makes 12 rolls.
CORN BREAD
This bread is delicious hot from the oven with
soups, stews and chili. Excellent also for Corn
Bread Stuffing.
teaspoon cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and place rack
in center. Spray and flour loaf pan 8-1/2" x
4-1/2" x 2-1/2" (22 x 11 x 6.5cm).
Nonstick cooking spray
1
cup yellow cornmeal (6 ounces, 170g)
cup all-purpose flour (5 ounces, 140g)
tablespoons sugar
Insert shredding disc, pack zucchini in feed
tube vertically and shred, using light pressure.
Remove and reserve. Wipe bowl dry.
1
2
1
tablespoon baking powder
teaspoon salt
Insert metal blade. Put sugar, eggs and oil in
bowl and process for 1 minute. Put flour, salt,
baking soda, baking powder, spices and
zucchini on top and just until flour disappears.
DO NOT OVERPROCESS OR BREAD WILL
BE TOUGH.
1/2
1
cup (240ml) milk, whole, lowfat
or fat free
1
large egg
1/4
cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
Transfer batter to pan and bake for about 45
to 50 minutes, or until cake tester comes out
clean. Cool on wire rack.
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and spray
8" x 8" (20 x 20cm) baking pan.
Makes one loaf.
Insert metal blade. Put first 5 ingredients in
work bowl and process to combine, about
5 seconds. Stir remaining ingredients together
and add to work bowl. Pulse to combine, about
4 to 6 times.
APRICOT BRAN MUFFINS
Golden brown and full of vitamins and fiber,
these are both delicious and good for you.
Nonstick cooking spray
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in pre-
heated oven until a cake tester comes out
clean, about 20 to 25 minutes.
1
cup pitted apricots
(5 ounces total, 140g)
1
cup all-purpose flour (5 ounces, 140g)
teaspoon baking soda
Makes 8 to 10 servings.
1/2
1/2
1/4
teaspoon baking powder
teaspoon salt
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1-1/2 cups All Bran cereal
(4-1/2 ounces, 130g)
measure. While machine is running, slowly pour
liquid in steady stream through feed tube.
Blend until smooth, about 5 seconds. Scrape
work bowl and mix for 5 seconds more.
1/2
3/4
1/2
cup sugar (3-3/4 ounces, 105g)
cup (180ml) buttermilk
Pour into prepared pan and bake in preheated
oven until a cake tester comes out clean, 40 to
45 minutes. Cool in pan on rack. Frost with
Dark Chocolate Frosting.
stick unsalted butter
(2 ounces, 55g), melted
2
1
large eggs
teaspoon pure vanilla extract
DARK CHOCOLATE FROSTING
Fifteen minutes before baking, preheat oven
to 375°F (190°C) and place rack in center
of oven. Spray twelve 1/2-cup (120 ml)
muffin cups.
4
ounces (115g) unsweetened chocolate,
broken into 1-inch (2.5cm) chunks
1/3
2
cups (80ml) water
tablespoons unsalted butter
or margarine
Insert metal blade. Pulse-chop 1/2 the flour
with the apricots 4 times. Add remaining
ingredients including remaining flour and
pulse only 4 times. Use spatula to scrape
work bowl once or twice do not overprocess
or muffins will be tough. If necessary, blend
batter with spatula.
1
3
teaspoon vanilla extract
cups confectioners’ sugar
(12 ounces, 340g)
Insert metal blade. Add chocolate and
Divide batter among muffin cups and bake
until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Run
knife around each muffin to loosen it and
remove from pan.
pulse to break apart, about 5 pulses. Then
let machine run until chocolate is chopped to a
fine powder consistency, about 45 seconds.
Bring water and butter just to boil.
Makes 12 muffins.
Remove from heat and add vanilla. While
machine is running, pour liquid in slow
steady stream through feed tube. Blend
for 60 seconds. Scrape bowl and add
confectioners’ sugar. Blend until smooth
and glossy, about 10 seconds.
CHOCOLATE CAKE
Nonstick cooking spray
2
cups sugar (14 ounces, 400g)
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
(8-3/4 ounces, 250g)
STANDARD CAKE-MIX CAKE
Because cake mixes are so popular, we’re
including the right procedure for preparing a
cake mix in a Cuisinart® Food Processor.
3/4
cup unsweetened cocoa
(3 ounces, 85g)
2
teaspoons baking soda
teaspoon baking powder
teaspoon salt
1
1
18-ounce (510g) box of cake mix
1/2
2
Eggs, as called for on package
Oil, as called for on package
Water, as called for on package
large eggs
1
cup (240ml) strong coffee
cup (240ml) light sour cream
cup (120ml) vegetable oil
teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1
1/2
1
Prepare two 8" (20cm) round cake pans and
preheat oven to recommended temperature.
Insert metal blade and empty cake mix into
work bowl. Turn on machine and pour eggs, oil
and water through feed tube while machine is
running. Process for about 60 seconds. Pour
batter into pans. Bake as directed on package.
Dark Chocolate Frosting (recipe follows)
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and place
rack in center of oven. Spray 13" x 9" x 2"
(33 x 22 x 5cm) baking pan.
Insert metal blade and process dry ingredients
until combined, about 5 seconds. Stir remaining
cake ingredients together in 4-cup (1L) liquid
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CONFECTIONERS’ SUGAR ICING
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1
4
pound (455g) confectioners’ sugar
8
2
ounces cream cheese
tablespoons butter (2 ounces,55g),
cut into 4 pieces
tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup powdered sugar
4
tablespoons milk
1/2
teaspoon vanilla
Have cream cheese and butter at room
temperature; cut into 1-inch pieces. Use
the metal blade to mix all the ingredients
until smooth, about 45 seconds, scraping
down once.
Insert metal blade, put all ingredients in work
bowl and process for 10 seconds.
Makes about 2 cups (480ml).
CARROT CAKE
The fine shredded carrot in this cake gives it
extra moisture and delicious flavor.
Use to frost and fill carrot cake layers.
Makes 1 cup.
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Cooking spray
3/4
stick unsalted margarine
(3 ounces, 85g), well-chilled and
cut into 7 pieces
3-4
1/4
1
large carrots (8 ounces total)
medium orange
cup sugar
1
large egg
3/4
3
cup vegetable oil
eggs
1/3
cup sugar (2-1/3 ounces, 70g)
1/3
`
cup firmly packed light brown sugar
(2-1/3 ounces, 70g)
1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup raisins
1-1/3 cups flour
1
teaspoon pure vanilla extract
cup nut pieces (2 ounces, 55g)
1/2
3/4
teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
(6-3/4 ounces, 190g)
1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1-1/2 baking powder
1/2
1/4
6
teaspoon baking soda
teaspoon salt
1/2
1/3
teaspoon baking soda
cup walnut pieces
ounces (170g) semisweet chocolate
morsels
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat two 8-inch
round cake pans with cooking spray.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Insert metal
blade. Put margarine, egg, both sugars and
vanilla in work bowl and process until smooth,
about 30 seconds. Stop once to scrape bowl.
Put nuts, then flour, baking soda and salt on
top of batter in circle, then add chocolate.
Pulse just until flour disappears, about 4 times.
Run spatula around inside of bowl and pulse
twice. Do not overprocess.
Trim and peel carrots; cut in lengths to fit feed
tube vertically. Insert medium shredding disc
and shred carrots; reserve.
Using a sharp knife or vegetable peeler, remove
the zest from the orange. With the metal blade,
mince zest with sugar until very fine, about 30
seconds. Add oil, eggs and vanilla and mix to
combine, about 15 seconds.
Add remaining ingredients and carrots and
pulse just until flour disappears, 8 to 10 pulses,
scraping bowl as necessary.
Drop cookies by tablespoonful onto ungreased
cookie sheets, spacing them 2-inch (5cm)
apart. Bake until lightly browned, about 8 to
10 minutes.
Pour into prepared pans.
Bake 20-25 minutes, or until a knife
inserted comes out clean. Remove and cool
on a wire rack. Frost the cake with Cream
Cheese Frosting.
Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
Makes 10 to 12 servings.
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bottom and sides with fork and refrigerate until
firm, about 30 minutes in refrigerator or
15 in freezer.
BROWNIES
ounces (60g) unsweetened chocolate
squares, broken in half
2
If using precooked filling, bake crust in preheat-
ed 425°F (220°C) oven until golden and crisp,
about 15 minutes. To prevent shrinking, line it
first closely with heavy-duty aluminum foil and
fill with dried beans or metal pie weights. Heat
beans or weights in 425°F (220°C) oven at least
10 minutes before using.
1
cup sugar (7 ounces, 200g)
1/3
cup (60ml) hot melted butter
or margarine
2
large eggs
1
teaspoon vanilla extract
If using filling that must be baked, cook crust
for 5 to 8 minutes at 425°F (220°C) until set but
not browned. To keep crust crisp and tender, as
soon as you take it from oven brush bottom
with egg white processed with 1 teaspoon of
water. Add filling and continue baking.
2/3
cup all-purpose flour
(3-1/3 ounces, 95g)
1/4
1
teaspoon salt
teaspoon baking powder
cup walnut halves (2 ounces, 60g)
1/2
Makes one 9-inch (22cm) pie crust.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 8” x 8"
(20 x 20cm) baking pan.
APPLE STREUSEL PIE
1
recipe Pie Pastry, prepared,
chilled and ready to roll
Insert metal blade. Put chocolate and half of
sugar in work bowl. Pulse-chop 6 times, then
process for 20 seconds.
1/2
1/2
1/2
cup packed brown sugar
cup all-purpose flour
Add hot butter and process for 30 seconds.
Add remaining sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Pulse-chop twice, then process for 10 seconds.
Add dry ingredients and nuts. Pulse 6 times to
combine. Spread butter in pan. Bake for 25
minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes before cutting.
cup rolled oats (old-fashioned,
not quick cooking)
5
tablespoons cold unsalted butter,
cut in 1/2-inch pieces
Makes 16 2-inch (5cm) square brownies.
1/2
cup walnut halves/pieces
1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
PIE PASTRY
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
(6-1/2 ounces, 185g)
2
pounds apples (see note), peeled,
cored and quartered
2/3
1/4
1
cup granulated sugar
cup all-purpose flour
teaspoon cinnamon
1/2
1
teaspoon salt
stick (4 ounces, 115g) unsalted butter,
well chilled and cut into 8 pieces
1/2
1/4
1/2
teaspoon ginger
1/4
cup (60ml) ice water
teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
cup raisins or dried cranberries
(optional)
Insert metal blade. Put flour, salt and butter in
work bowl and pulse-chop until mixture is tex-
ture of coarse meal. While machine is running,
slowly pour ice water through feed tube.
Process only until clumps form. DO NOT LET
IT FORM A BALL.
Arrange rack in lower third of oven. Preheat
oven to 400°F. Dust the chilled dough lightly
with flour and place on a lightly floured surface.
Roll the dough into a 15-inch round, rolling from
one edge to the opposite edge, rotating the
dough as you go, and adding just enough flour
to keep it from sticking to the counter or pin.
Do not roll back and forth. When it has been
rolled to size, gently fold it in half, then in half
again. Lift carefully and center in a 9-inch pie
plate. Unfold, and let the pastry settle into the
pan. Trim edges to an even 1/2-inch overhang.
Brush rim of pastry with water and fold in;
Remove dough and pat it into flattened disc,
wrap and refrigerate dough for 30 minutes. Roll
on lightly floured board to circle 11 inches
(30cm) in diameter. Transfer to 9-inch (22cm)
pie pan and trim dough with scissors, leaving
1-inch (2.5cm) overlap beyond pan. Fold over-
lap inside to form double thickness on sides.
Pinch edges to form decorative crust. Prick
25
press and seal. Use fingers or fork to crimp
decoratively. Reserve.
crumbs into the bottom of the prepared spring-
form pan. Bake in the preheated oven until set
and golden, 10 minutes. Remove and cool
completely on a rack.
Insert the metal blade. Pulse to break up the
brown sugar, 4 – 5 times. Add 1/2 cup flour,
oatmeal and sugar to work; pulse 5 times. Add
cold butter pieces and nuts, pulse 15 one-sec-
ond pulses. Transfer to a small bowl and work
the mixture with fingers until it is large crumbs.
Reserve.
In small saucepan sprinkle gelatin over water;
let stand 5 minutes to soften. Cook over low
heat until dissolved, stirring often. Set aside.
Wipe out the work bowl with a paper towel.
Place the gelatin mixture in the work bowl with
the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, remaining
1/2 cup granulated sugar, and vanilla. Process
for 30 seconds; scrape work bowl. Process for
another 30 to 40 seconds, until completely
smooth and creamy. Add berry purée and
process until totally blended. Pour into
prepared crust. Cover and refrigerate at least
6 hours to allow to set completely before
serving. Serve with additional fresh berries
as garnish.
Insert the slicing disc. Add the lemon juice to
the work bowl. Place the apple quarters in the
feed tube. Use medium pressure to slice.
Transfer to a large bowl and toss the apples
in the juice to coat. Add sugar, 1/4 cup flour,
spices, and raisins or cranberries optional. Toss
apples gently but thoroughly to combine.
Fill the prepared crust evenly with apple
mixture, pressing apple mixture lightly to
remove air pockets. Top evenly with streusel
topping. Place pie on rack in preheated oven
(may place foil or baking sheet on rack under-
neath to catch drips). Bake in preheated 400°F
oven until browned and bubbly, about 55 to 60
minutes. If crust or topping appears to brown
too quickly, cover loosely with a sheet of foil.
Let cool for at least 1 hour on a rack before
serving.
VERY BERRY SAUCE
Stir in fresh strawberries, raspberries and blue-
berries, just before serving, to use as a topping
for pancakes, waffles, cheesecake, your favorite
ice cream or frozen yogurt.
Makes 3 cups
6
ounces fresh or frozen blueberries
(not in syrup, thawed
VERY BERRY CHEESECAKE
Cooking spray
6
ounces fresh or frozen raspberries
(not in syrup, thawed)
22
2-1/2-inch graham cracker squares,
broken into quarters
6
ounces fresh or frozen strawberries
(not in syrup, thawed)
3/4
?
cup granulated sugar, divided
teaspoon cinnamon
3/4
cup good quality berry preserves
5
tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into
1/2-inch pieces
Superfine or Turbinado Sugar to taste
2
tablespoons unflavored gelatin
cup water
Insert the metal blade. Process the strawberries
and raspberries until smooth, 30 seconds.
Add the preserves and process until smooth,
20 seconds. Taste and add sugar if needed.
Strain through a chinois or fine mesh sieve,
pressing on the solids. Discard the seeds.
Refrigerate until ready to use.
1/2
2
cups fat free ricotta cheese
pound lowfat cream cheese
tablespoon vanilla extract
cup Very Berry Sauce
1
1
1/2
Fresh berries for garnish.
Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly coat a 9-inch
springform pan with cooking spray and
set aside.
Insert the metal blade. Place the graham
crackers in the work bowl and pulse 10 times to
crush. Add 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar,
cinnamon and unsalted butter. Process for 30
seconds; scrape the work bowl. Process until
the mixture is uniformly fine crumbs. Press the
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