Recipe Tips - Cuisinart Hurricane CBT-1500C Instruction And Recipe Booklet

• D on't overprocess foods. Blender will achieve most desired results in
seconds, not minutes.
• D on't overload blender. If the motor stalls, turn the blender off immediately,
unplug the unit and remove a portion of the food, then continue.
• D on't use any utensil inside the blender jar while the motor is on.
• D on't use any containers or accessories not recommended by Cuisinart. Doing
so may result in injury.
• D on't put hands inside the blender jar when blender is plugged in.
• D on't add boiling liquids or frozen foods (except ice cubes or ½-inch to 1-inch
(1.25 to 2.5 cm) pieces of frozen fruit) to blender jar. Boiling liquids should cool
for 5 minutes before being poured into blender jar.
• Don't use carbonated liquids in the blender jar. Using carbonated liquids in the
blender jar may result in injury.

RECIPE TIPS

The simple recipes that follow include some old Cuisinart favourites as well
as some creative combinations that are sure to please your friends and family.
Thanks to the superior ice-crushing power and the pre-programmed functions of
the Hurricane , you'll also be able to make delicious frozen drinks effortlessly.
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Chopping Nuts: Place shelled nuts in the blender jar and cover blender. Use
Pulse on High until desired chop is achieved. Pulse fewer times for coarsely
chopped nuts. For best results process small amounts, ½ cup (125 ml) or less.
Bread, Cookie or Cracker Crumbs: Break or cut bread, cookies or crackers
into pieces ½ inch (1.25 cm) or less in size. For best bread results, use day-old
bread (drier bread works best). Place bread, cookie or cracker pieces in blender
jar. Use Pulse on High to chop, then blend continuously on Low until desired
texture of crumbs is achieved. For best results, process 1 cup (250 ml) or less at
a time.
Crushing Ice: Add up to 14 standard ice cubes to the blender jar. Cover. Press
the pre-programmed Ice Crush button. When time expires; turn blender off.
Grating Fresh Citrus Zest: For best results, blender jar and blade assembly
must be clean and dry. Remove zest from fruit in strips using a vegetable peeler;
use a sharp knife to remove the bitter white pith from the underside of the zest.
Process no more than 8 strips at a time (zest of 1 medium lemon). Cut strips
in half. Add strips and 1 to 2 teaspoons (5 to 10 ml) of sugar or coarse salt
(depending on recipe) to the blender jar. Cover blender jar. Set on High; blend for
15 to 20 seconds. Turn blender off.
Baby Food: Combine no more than 1 pound (454 g) of cooked vegetables or
fruit with up to ½ cup (125 ml) liquid (water, milk, fruit juice, broth, or cooking
liquid) in the blender jar. Cover. Set on High. Blend until smooth. Add more liquid
as necessary and process further until desired texture is reached. Always consult
with your pediatrician/family physician concerning the best foods for your baby
and when to introduce new foods to his/her diet.
Grinding Hard Cheese: Cut cheese into ½-inch (1.25 cm) pieces; remove the
outer hard rind. Place cheese in blender jar and cover blender. Pulse to chop
cheese, then blend on High until desired grind is reached. For best results, grind
no more than 3 ounces (85 g) of cheese at a time.
Grinding Spices: For best results, blender jar and blade assembly must be
clean and dry. Add ¼ to ½ cup (60 to 125 ml) of spices/seeds/peppercorns to
blender jar. Cover. Pulse on High to break up, then blend on High until desired
consistency is achieved.
Whipping Cream: If possible, chill blender jar and blade assembly in refrigerator
for 15 minutes. Add 1 cup (250 ml) heavy or whipping cream to cold blender jar.
Cover jar. Set on Low and blend until cream is thickened. (Do not overblend –
bits of butter will begin to form.) If desired, add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of sugar
and a teaspoon (5 ml) of vanilla extract or other flavouring. Consistency will be
that of a thickened, but not fluffy whipped cream and is most appropriate for
topping desserts or coffee drinks.
When using the blender to purée hot mixtures such as creamed soups and
baby foods, strain the solids from the liquid, reserving the cooking liquid. Then
place ½ to 1 cup (125 to 250 ml) of the reserved cooking liquid in the blender
jar along with the cooked solids. Blend on Low first, and then High until desired
consistency/purée is reached.
Allow hot foods to cool slightly before blending to prevent steam buildup, which
may cause the cover to lift up from the blender jar.
Many recipes have large yields, but they can easily be halved if you desire a
smaller amount.
Keep your blender out on the counter within easy reach and you will be
surprised how often you will use it.
Keep ice cubes made of juices, yogurt, milk or fruit purées on hand to substitute
for plain ice when making smoothies and frosty beverages to prevent diluting the
drink.
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