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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Recipe Booklet Reverse Side Side ® FP-8 Series Cuisinart Elemental 8 Food Processor For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
- Page 2 RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM WORK BOWL CAPACITY FOOD CAPACITY Sliced or shredded fruit, vegetables or cheese 8 cups Chopped fruit, vegetables or cheese 2 cups Puréed fruit, vegetables or cheese 3 cups cooked; 1½ cups puréed Chopped or puréed meat, fish or seafood ¾...
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Page 3: Important Unpacking Instructions
IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS This package contains a Cuisinart Elemental 8 Food Processor and the accessories for it: 8-cup work bowl, work bowl cover with pusher, metal chopping/mixing/dough blade, thin reversible metal slicing & shredding disc, medium reversible metal slicing & shredding disc, base with stem adapter and instruction/recipe book. -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
Never pull cord. 4. The use of attachments not recommended or 4. Do not use outdoors. sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical 5. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or shock or personal injury, or damage to your counter, or touch hot surfaces. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE CONTENTS OR ELECTRIC SHOCK Important Unpacking Instructions ....3 Important Safeguards........4 The lightning flash with arrowhead Parts ............. 6 symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the Assembly Instructions ........7 presence of uninsulated, dangerous Machine Controls ......... -
Page 6: Parts
PARTS The machine includes: 1. Housing base with a fixed accessory adapter and convenient button controls 2. 8-cup work bowl 3. Cover with feed tube 4. Pusher that slides inside the feed tube 5. Metal chopping/mixing/dough blade 6. Fine reversible slicing/shredding disc 7. -
Page 7: Assembly Instructions
Off is selected. Before First Use 1. Properly assemble and engage the machine. Before using your Cuisinart Elemental 8 Food Processor for the first time, wash the work bowl, 2. Add ingredients to the work bowl, either through work bowl cover, pusher, blade, and discs (see the feed tube or directly into the bowl. - Page 8 Using the Reversible Slicing/ Shredding Discs • The slicing discs make whole slices. They slice fruits and vegetables, cooked meat and semi- frozen raw meat. The shredding discs shred most firm and hard cheeses. They also shred vegetables like potatoes, carrots and zucchini. •...
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Page 9: User Guide
USER GUIDE You can slice, shred and chop a multitude of vegetables and fruits in the Cuisinart Food Processor. What you may not know is that the food processor is the perfect tool for a number of other tasks, such as softening butter, making bread crumbs, making baby food, etc. -
Page 10: Cleaning, Storage And Maintenance
MAINTENANCE • Like all powerful electrical appliances, a food processor should be handled with care. Follow • Keep your Cuisinart Elemental 8 Food these guidelines to protect yourself and your Processor ready to use on the kitchen counter. family from misuse that could cause injury. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING 4. Problem: Dough doesn’t clean inside of the work bowl. Food Processing Solution: 1. Problem: The food is unevenly processed. • Amount of dough may exceed maximum Solution: capacity of your food processor. Remove half and process in two batches. •... -
Page 12: Warranty Information
This warranty is available to consumers only. You well as use with accessories, replacement parts are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart Elemental or repair service other than those authorized 8 Food Processor that was purchased at retail by Cuisinart. - Page 13 Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary, replacement, by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800- 726-0190. Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, and shipping and handling for such products under warranty. BEFORE RETURNING...
- Page 14 NOTES:...
- Page 15 Recipe Booklet 8-CUP FOOD PROCESSOR...
- Page 16 BASICS Basic Fresh Breadcrumbs .....................18 Dill Butter ........................19 Vegetable Cream Cheese ....................20 Salmon Cream Cheese ....................20 Peanut Butter ........................21 Basic Vinaigrette ......................21 Tahini Dressing ......................22 Caesar Dressing ......................23 Mayonnaise ........................24 Basil Pesto ........................25 Simple Tomato Sauce ....................26 Rémoulade ........................27 Tomato Salsa .........................27 Chunky Guacamole ......................28 BREAKFAST &...
- Page 17 SOUPS/SALADS/SIDES Gazpacho ........................40 Creamy Sweet Potato Soup ..................41 Spring Vegetable Minestrone ..................42 Coleslaw ........................43 Chopped Salad ......................44 Shredded Brussels Sprouts ..................45 Potato-Zucchini-Carrot Cakes ..................46 ENTRÉES Falafel ..........................47 Pizza Margherita ......................48 Mushroom, Leek and Gruyère Quiche................49 Chicken Pot Pie ......................50 Vegetable Stir-Fry ......................51 Tacos Americanos ......................52 Fish Sticks ........................53 DOUGHS/BREADS...
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Page 18: Basics
BASIC FRESH BREADCRUMBS There is no need to buy breadcrumbs when you can make them with your Cuisinart Food Processor in no time at all. ® ⁄ Makes 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Bake slices of bread in a single layer for about 20 minutes or until bread is SLICES WHITE BREAD completely dried out. -
Page 19: Dill Butter
DILL BUTTER Using a high-quality European-style butter makes a difference, so splurge on a good brand for this recipe. We feature it in our Radish - Dill Tea Sandwiches, but a pat on top of grilled or roasted salmon is another great use for it. -
Page 20: Vegetable Cream Cheese
VEGETABLE CREAM CHEESE Vibrant with color and texture, this spread isn’t just for schmearing on your morning bagel – serve with crackers, in sandwiches, or even as a topping to a baked potato. Makes 1 cup 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor. -
Page 21: Peanut Butter
PEANUT BUTTER You’ll be pleasantly surprised how easy it is to make your own nut butter; be sure to use unsalted nuts so you can control the amount of seasoning in the fi nal product. Makes about 1 cup 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor. -
Page 22: Tahini Dressing
TAHINI DRESSING Tahini (a paste of ground sesame seeds) can now be found in most grocery stores. Be sure to stir well before measuring out, as it naturally separates in its jar. This dressing is a perfect match for our Falafel on page 47, but is also just as delicious over mixed greens. -
Page 23: Caesar Dressing
CAESAR DRESSING There are many versions of this recipe, but our take is pretty close to the classic. If you’d prefer not to use raw egg yolks, egg substitute can be used. Makes 1 cup 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor. -
Page 24: Mayonnaise
MAYONNAISE Taste the difference in homemade mayonnaise. Makes 1 cup 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor. Process the egg yolks, salt, mustard, lemon juice and water on Low until smooth, about 30 LARGE EGG YOLKS seconds. -
Page 25: Basil Pesto
BASIL PESTO This is a slightly cheesier version of the standard pesto, but you can adjust the amount of cheese as desired. Try any combination of herbs or nuts in this recipe. Makes 1¼ cups 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor. -
Page 26: Simple Tomato Sauce
SIMPLE TOMATO SAUCE This sauce comes together quickly, but tastes as if it has been simmering all day. When cooked down, it makes a tasty topping for homemade pizzas. Makes about 3 cups 1. Put the olive oil into a medium size saucepan over medium heat. -
Page 27: Rémoulade
RÉMOULADE This sauce not only complements seafood, but also pairs well with freshly steamed vegetables. For a richer, thicker consistency, use Greek yogurt in place of regular. ⁄ Makes 2 cups 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor. -
Page 28: Chunky Guacamole
CHUNKY GUACAMOLE Our fresh guacamole is perfect for the Sunday game or served alongside quesadillas for a festive dinner. It is also a component in our Ten-Layer Nachos (page 32)! Makes about 1 cup 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor. -
Page 29: Breakfast & Brunch
MORNING GLORY MUFFINS Start your day with this muffi n, packed with energy and fi ber. Makes 6 muffi ns 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a six-cup muffi n pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. NONSTICK COOKING SPRAY 2. -
Page 30: Zucchini Spice Bread
ZUCCHINI SPICE BREAD This moist, quick bread is perfect for breakfast or for an afternoon snack. Makes one 2-pound loaf (16 servings) 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. NONSTICK COOKING SPRAY 2. -
Page 31: Onion, Pepper And Potato Frittata
ONION, PEPPER AND POTATO FRITTATA Frittatas are simple and delicious. This is also tasty with some crumbled cooked Italian sausage mixed into it. Makes 10 servings 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the GARLIC CLOVES food processor. -
Page 32: Appetizers
TEN-LAYER NACHOS These nachos are loaded with all the best ingredients. You can tweak this recipe however you wish, using different cheeses or substituting your favorite ingredients. Makes 10 to 12 servings 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. -
Page 33: Refried Beans
REFRIED BEANS Easy enough to buy canned, but making your own is simple and much more delicious! Makes about 1 cup 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor. Put the garlic, onion and jalapeño in GARLIC CLOVES the bowl and process on High to fi... -
Page 34: Hummus
HUMMUS Serve this brightly fl avored dip with warm pita for a satisfying snack. Makes about 3 cups 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor. With the unit running on High, drop GARLIC CLOVE the garlic through the feed tube and process to fi... -
Page 35: Tea Sandwiches - 2 Varieties (Radish-Dill; Cucumber-Salmon)
RADISH-DILL TEA SANDWICHES An elegant sandwich to serve for a ladies’ tea or lunch. Makes about 22 sandwiches 1. Fit the medium slicing disc into the work bowl of the food processor. Fill the feed tube with the radishes SMALL RADISHES ABOUT SMALL and slice on High. - Page 36 CUCUMBER-SALMON TEA SANDWICHES Be sure to include these tasty sandwiches for your next luncheon – they will add color and fl avor to the table. Makes about 22 sandwiches 1. Insert the medium slicing disc into the work bowl of the food processor.
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Page 37: Stuffed Breads - 2 Varieties (Sausage; Broccoli Rabe)
SAUSAGE BREAD (STROMBOLI STYLE) This recipe is great for a hungry crowd and can easily be doubled. We use a combination of sweet and hot sausage in this bread, but feel free to use whatever suits your taste. Makes one 14-inch roll 1. - Page 38 BROCCOLI RABE BREAD Sweet ricotta complements the slight bitterness of broccoli rabe in this version. Makes one 14-inch roll 1. Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in the middle of the oven. Lightly coat a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon TABLESPOONS VEGETABLE OIL of the oil and set aside.
- Page 39 Take the long end farthest from you and tightly pull it back over the dough in the center to cover and complete the roll. Pinch to seal all along the seam. Fold the ends of the dough in on each side and pinch to seal.
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Page 40: Soups/Salads/Sides
GAZPACHO This bright and vibrant soup is perfect all summer long. Makes 3½ cups 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor. With the machine running on High, GARLIC CLOVE drop the garlic and jalapeño down the feed tube to JALAPEÑO SEEDED AND CUT INTO chop. -
Page 41: Creamy Sweet Potato Soup
CREAMY SWEET POTATO SOUP This velvety soup is perfect for a brisk fall day. Makes about 3 cups 1. Put the butter in a medium to large pot over low heat. TABLESPOONS UNSALTED BUTTER 2. While butter is heating, prepare the vegetables. GARLIC CLOVE Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the ½-... -
Page 42: Spring Vegetable Minestrone
SPRING VEGETABLE MINESTRONE Pesto stars in this brightly fl avored springtime soup. Makes about 12 cups 1. Put the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. 2. While oil is heating, prepare the vegetables. Insert 1½ TEASPOONS OLIVE OIL the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food GARLIC CLOVE processor. -
Page 43: Coleslaw
COLESLAW A mayonnaise-free version of this classic barbecue dish, this is nice and light with the same tang. Makes about 5 cups 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor. Add the scallions and parsley and SMALL SCALLIONS CUT INTO pulse to fi... -
Page 44: Chopped Salad
CHOPPED SALAD This delicious, garden-fresh salad is always a big hit – even among non-salad eaters! Makes about 4 cups 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor. Add the shallot, scallions and parsley; SMALL SHALLOT CUT INTO INCH pulse to chop, about 10 pulses. -
Page 45: Shredded Brussels Sprouts
SHREDDED BRUSSELS SPROUTS The sweetness of the Brussels sprouts is highlighted in this simple side dish. For an upscale twist, drizzle a small amount of white truffl e oil over the sprouts just before serving. Makes about 3 cups 1. Put the oil in a large skillet over medium/medium-low heat. -
Page 46: Potato-Zucchini-Carrot Cakes
POTATO-ZUCCHINI-CARROT CAKES A twist on the traditional potato latke. Makes ten to twelve 2½-inch cakes 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor. Add the parsley and fi nely chop, TABLESPOON FRESH ITALIAN using 5 to 6 long pulses. Leaving the parsley in the PARSLEY STEMS DISCARDED bowl, remove the chopping blade and replace with... -
Page 47: Entrées
FALAFEL The food processor makes it possible to whip up this Middle Eastern street food staple in your own home! Remember to soak the chickpeas the night before. Makes 15 falafel 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor. -
Page 48: Pizza Margherita
PIZZA MARGHERITA This Neapolitan pizza is perfect in summer, when fresh tomatoes and basil are abundant. Makes one 12-inch pizza (8 servings) 1. Prepare the pizza dough and allow to rise. Preheat oven to 500°F with rack in the middle of the oven. If RECIPE PIZZA DOUGH PAGE using a baking stone, place it on the rack and allow to... -
Page 49: Mushroom, Leek And Gruyère Quiche
MUSHROOM, LEEK AND GRUYÈRE QUICHE From an elegant weekend brunch to a light lunch or dinner when paired with salad, quiche works for any meal. Makes 12 servings 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. ⁄ 2. Roll out dough to -inch thick circle and fi t into a ½... -
Page 50: Chicken Pot Pie
CHICKEN POT PIE The ultimate comfort food. Makes 8 to 10 servings 1. Preheat oven to 400°F with the rack in the lower third of the oven. TABLESPOONS UNSALTED BUTTER 2. Put the butter in a medium-size stockpot over MEDIUM CARROT PEELED medium-low heat. -
Page 51: Vegetable Stir-Fry
VEGETABLE STIR-FRY This dish is a quick way to incorporate any veggies you have on hand; add chicken, beef or cubed tofu for a heartier meal. Makes 6 cups 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor. -
Page 52: Tacos Americanos
TACOS AMERICANOS A bit spicy and full of fl avor, this is a great recipe to have in your arsenal – kids especially will love assembling their own tacos. Makes about 12 tacos 1. Insert the medium shredding disc into the work bowl of the food processor. -
Page 53: Fish Sticks
FISH STICKS Crushed tortilla chips make crisp fi sh sticks that are perfect in fi sh tacos, but for a more traditional coating, use the breadcrumbs recipe on page 18. Makes about 10 to 20 fi sh sticks (depending on type of fi... -
Page 54: Doughs/Breads
PIZZA DOUGH This dough can be used for more than just the obvious – check out our recipes for Sausage Bread or Broccoli Rabe Bread on pages 37 and 38. Makes ¾ pound dough (two 9-inch crusts, or one 14-inch crust) 1. -
Page 55: Pâte Brisée
PÂTE BRISÉE This versatile dough can be used for sweet or savory treats. Makes two, single-crust 9-inch pies or one, 9-inch double-crust pie 1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the CUPS UNBLEACHED PURPOSE food processor. Add the fl our and salt and process on FLOUR Low for 10 seconds to sift. -
Page 56: Buttery Dinner Rolls
BUTTERY DINNER ROLLS Fresh from the oven, warm rolls make any dinner extra special. Makes 10 rolls ⁄ 1. In a small saucepan combine the cup of milk, 6 tablespoons of butter and the sugar. Warm over low ⁄ CUP WHOLE MILK PLUS heat until the butter is melted. -
Page 57: Buttermilk Biscuits
BUTTERMILK BISCUITS These biscuits are so light and tender, you will want to make them every night. Makes 8 biscuits 1. Preheat oven to 500°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 1¼ CUPS UNBLEACHED PURPOSE 2. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the FLOUR PLUS MORE FOR SHAPING ¼... -
Page 58: Desserts
CLASSIC APPLE PIE Everyone needs a fail-proof apple pie recipe – here is our favorite to share with you and your family. Makes one 10-inch pie, 8 to 12 servings 1. Preheat oven to 450°F with the rack in the lower third of the oven. -
Page 59: Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING A cake that is moist, sweet and a bit tangy. Garnish the top with sliced toasted almonds or fi nely chopped walnuts for a perfect presentation. Makes one 9-inch round cake, about 10 servings 1. -
Page 60: Pumpkin Cheesecake
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE Change up the Thanksgiving table with this pumpkin pie-inspired dessert. Makes one 8-inch cake, about 12 servings 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Place a baking pan with a ⁄ depth of at least inch on the bottom rack of the NONSTICK COOKING SPRAY oven and fi... - Page 121 Version no : IB-12704-ESP Fold Size 210X148mm white wrie-o 120PP Material (Cover): 105gsm art paper for whole book (Inside): Coating: gloss varnishing in cover Color (Cover): 4C(CMYK)+1C(BK) (Inside): 1C(BK)+1C(BK) Lncluding 2 color pages Date: Co-ordinator: APR-17-2014 Hugo Description PDF version : IB-12704-ESP (1.0) Book Hugo Code : CEM0509IB-1-1...