Cuisinart CSC-400 Cookbook

Cuisinart CSC-400 Cookbook

Cuisinart csc-400 slow cooker: user guide

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Slow Cooker
Cookbook
traditional to gourmet recipes
model csc-400

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  • Page 1 Slow Cooker Cookbook traditional to gourmet recipes model csc-400...
  • Page 3 Slow cooking is a traditional method that tenderizes meats and melds flavors to produce delicious family dinners and easy, relaxing suppers with friends. You can even prepare desserts in your Slow Cooker. Easy to operate, easy to serve from, and easy to clean...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Tips & Hints Important Guidelines Suggested Foods Starters/Beverages/Miscellaneous Soups & Stocks Stews & Chilis Entrées & Sauces Side Dishes Desserts ◆ 2 - 4 7 - 14 15 - 25 26 - 32 33 - 51 52 - 67 68 - 80 ◆...
  • Page 6: Tips & Hints

    Ground meats and uncooked sausages should always be browned and drained be- fore adding to Slow Cooker. Smoked sausage such as kielbasa does not need to be browned (though it may add flavor and visual appeal). If browning the night before, make certain the meat is cooked completely through and properly refrigerated.
  • Page 7 Slow Cooker. (The Country Paté in our recipe book is an exception. The meat is ground fresh in the Cuisinart Processor and is cooked in a simmering water bath on the High Setting. When we tested with a probe thermometer, the Paté...
  • Page 8 › In most cases, all ingredients can go in the Slow Cooker at once and can cook all day on Low setting. While it is not necessary to brown or sauté vegetables (onions, carrots, celery, peppers, etc.), it may add to the flavor.
  • Page 9: Important Guidelines

    Important Guidelines › The Slow Cooker should always be at least half full for best cooking results; how- ever, the Slow Cooker should never be more than three-quarters full (about 1½ inches from the top rim). › Because the Slow Cooker heats and cooks at low temperatures, food should be at room temperature before it goes into the cooker.
  • Page 10: Suggested Foods

    › Chuck shoulder steak › Veal shanks Pork: Less tender cuts work best – the lean “new generation pork” may become dry when cooked in Slow Cooker. › Boston butt roast › Pork shoulder pieces › Sausages › Country-style pork ribs (bone-in) ›...
  • Page 11 Recipes ◆ ◆ ◆...
  • Page 12 30 seconds; remove and reserve. Place shallots in the work bowl; pulse until finely chopped. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a Cuisinart 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook chopped shallots until softened, 3 to 4 minutes;...
  • Page 13: Starters/Beverages/Miscellaneous

    Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours before serving. Before serving, run a sharp knife around the edges to loosen and carefully remove the sides of the springform pan. Serve as a cheese spread with crackers, pita or bagel chips, or arrange thin slices on a green salad dressed with lemon vinaigrette.
  • Page 14 Add crumbled Roquefort and pulse once or twice; do not overmix. Pour batter into prepared cake pan. Place on cooking rack in Cuisinart for 2 hours. Allow cheesecake to rest in the Slow Cooker for 30 minutes on Warm. Remove cheesecake from slow cooker and discard foil. Place cheesecake on a rack to cool.
  • Page 15 – twist together to form a handle. Place the cooking rack in the Cuisinart Cooker. Place the filled soufflé dish on the rack using the foil cradle to help lift the dish, and carefully lower the dish into the pot and place on the rack.
  • Page 16: Mulled Cider

    Place all ingredients in the ceramic pot of a Cuisinart Cover and cook on Low using the Timer function for 3 hours – Slow Cooker will automatically switch to Warm. Strain out orange slices and spices if desired.
  • Page 17: Irish Oatmeal

    Irish Oatmeal Lightly coat the interior of the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart cooking spray. Place oatmeal, water and salt in the pot; stir. Cover and cook on Low, using the Timer function, for 3 hours – Slow Cooker will automatically switch to Warm.
  • Page 18 – twist together to form a handle. Place the cooking rack in the ceramic pot of the Slow Cooker. Place the covered soufflé dish on the rack, using the foil cradle to help lift the dish, and carefully lower the dish into the pot and place on the rack.
  • Page 19 2 to 3 minutes to soften. Stir in saffron and garlic. Cook 2 to 3 minutes longer. Add onion mixture to Slow Cooker with  cups water. Cover and cook on Low, using Timer function, for 7 hours – Slow Cooker will automatically switch to Warm.
  • Page 20: Soups & Stocks

    Slow Cooker with ham hock, chicken stock, chopped onion, red pepper, garlic, oregano, cayenne and bay leaf. Using Timer function, cook on Low for 8 hours. Slow Cooker will switch to Warm automatically. Remove and discard bay leaf. Remove ham hock; let cool. When cool enough to handle, remove meat, chop and reserve.
  • Page 21: Caramelized Onion Soup

    ¾ teaspoon kosher salt Combine onions, butter, olive oil and salt in the ceramic pot of a Cuisinart Cooker. Cover and cook on High for one hour. Reduce heat to Low and cook for 5 to  hours, until nicely browned. Stir every hour so the onions color evenly.
  • Page 22 3 to 4 minutes. When the sausage is cool enough to handle, cut into ½-inch slices. Place the lentils in the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart onions, carrots, garlic, browned mushrooms, basil, and thyme; stir to combine.
  • Page 23 8 cups cubes (weigh after peeling, seeding and cubing) Melt the butter over medium heat in a Cuisinart and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the vegetables are translucent. Add the curry powder and ginger; cook for 5 to  minutes longer over low heat until the vegetables are softened and the spices are fragrant.
  • Page 24: Curried Yellow Pea Soup

    ® Add split peas, potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, parsnips, cauliflower and rice to Slow Cooker; stir. Add stock and water. Cover and cook on Low for 7 hours using the Timer function; Slow Cooker will automatically switch to Warm. Calories 170 (15% from fat) • carb. 32g • pro. 6g • fat 3g • sat. fat 1g •...
  • Page 25: Classic Split Pea Soup

    Replace processor blade with 4-mm slicing disc. Fit potatoes into large feed tube and slice. Repeat with carrots. Add to Slow Cooker. Add peas, stock, ham hock, pepper and thyme. Cover and cook on High for 1 hour. Reduce heat to Low and cook 7 to 8 hours.
  • Page 26: Tomato Soup

    Timer function, for 5 hours, until vegetables are tender. Slow Cooker will automatically switch to Warm until ready to serve. Serve as is for a rustic soup, or purée with a Cuisinart for a more refined one. Calories 58 (2% from fat) • carb. 12g • pro. 3g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g •...
  • Page 27: Brown Beef Stock

    25 minutes. Tie chives, parsley and thyme into a bundle using butcher’ s string. Transfer browned bones, meat, and vegetables to the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart Slow Cooker. Add bundle of herbs, garlic cloves and peppercorns. Cover with 8 cups cold water.
  • Page 28: Chicken Stock

    Use this method (using turkey wings) to make Brown Turkey Stock ahead for holiday meals. Preheat oven to 400°F . Place wings in a Cuisinart oven for about 30 minutes, until nicely browned. Add vegetables, stir and roast for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until vegetables are browned.
  • Page 29: Roasted Vegetable Stock

    Tie thyme and chives together into a bundle using butcher’ s string. Transfer the roasted vegetables and accumulated juices, scraping up and including the flavorful browned bits from the pan, to the Cuisinart bundle of herbs, peppercorns, and 8 cups water to the crock. Turn unit on High.
  • Page 30: Stews & Chilis

    Pick over beans and discard any stones or bits of dirt. Soak beans overnight (8 hours) in water to cover by 3 inches. Drain and rinse. Lightly coat the interior of the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart cooking spray. Heat oil in a Cuisinart ®...
  • Page 31: Beef Chili For A Crowd

    ½ tablespoon paprika ½ red pepper, cored, seeded, chopped Lightly coat the interior of the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart cooking spray. Heat a Cuisinart ® 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add ½ tea- spoon olive oil; sauté onions and garlic until soft. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼...
  • Page 32: Heart Smart Turkey Chili

    5 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to the Slow Cooker. Stir in diced tomatoes, diced peppers, chicken stock, wine vinegar, and bay leaf. Cover and cook for  hours on Low using Timer function. Slow Cooker will auto- matically switch to Warm.
  • Page 33 New Mexico red chiles Place the ribs in the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart garlic, the chicken stock, water and oregano. Cook on Low, using the Timer func- tion, for  hours, until the pork is tender. Remove pork and strain liquid. Remove fat from liquid by using a fat separator or fat mop or by chilling and allowing the fat to harden.
  • Page 34 Place onion, celery, tomatoes, chicken stock, shallot, garlic, and coriander in the Slow Cooker with veal and mushrooms; stir. Place the parsley sprigs on top of the veal mixture. Tuck the bay leaf into the center. Cover and cook on Low Setting for 5 hours using the Timer function;...
  • Page 35: Mediterranean Seafood Stew

    ½ teaspoon dried basil Place potatoes, garlic, onion and olive oil in ceramic pot of the Cuisinart Cooker; stir gently to combine. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, clam juice, wine, saffron and dried basil. Place bay leaf, fennel seeds, peppercorns and parsley sprigs in a 5 x 5-inch square of cheesecloth (or coffee filter) and tie securely with kitchen twine.
  • Page 36: Seafood Chili

    Combine onions, garlic, jalapeño pepper, red pepper, green pepper, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and coriander with the olive oil in ceramic pot of the Cuisinart Slow Cooker. Stir in diced tomatoes and ½ cup clam juice. Using Timer function, cook on Low for 4 hours;...
  • Page 37: Entrées & Sauces

    3 minutes per side. Add the browned portobello mushrooms to the vegetable mixture. Arrange half the chicken thighs in the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart Top with half the vegetable mixture. Repeat layers. Tuck bay leaf into the center of the mixture.
  • Page 38 2 to 3 minutes on each side; remove and reserve. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Arrange half the browned chicken in the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart Cooker. Top with half the mushroom/sausage/onion mixture. Repeat layers.
  • Page 39 Pour the chicken stock and vermouth over the top. Tuck the bay leaf into the center. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours using Timer function; Slow Cooker will automatically switch to Warm setting. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.
  • Page 40 In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs, herbes de Provence, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, lemon juice and olive oil. Lightly coat the interior of the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart cooking spray. Layer seasoned chicken, garlic, celery and onions in pot. Pour in wine and chicken stock.
  • Page 41: Barbecue Beef Brisket

    If time allows, cover and refrigerate overnight to marinate. Make a single layer of the sliced onions in the bottom of the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart Cooker. Add the lager. Place the coated brisket on top. Cover and cook on Low using the Timer function for 8 hours –...
  • Page 42: Barbecue Sauce

    ¹∕ ³ cup honey Melt the butter in a Cuisinart and garlic; cook over medium heat until softened and opaque, about 3 to 4 min- utes – do not brown. Add ketchup, water, tomato paste, vinegar, molasses, honey, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, horseradish, chili powder, instant espresso, and dry mustard.
  • Page 43: Dilled Pot Roast

    Rub mustard evenly over all sides of the beef. Place onions, carrots, celery, garlic, dill seed and peppercorns in the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart with the mustard-coated beef. Pour in stock and vinegar. Cook on Low for 8 hours using Timer function;...
  • Page 44: New England Short Ribs

    Pour off fat, add onions and cook 1 minute; stir and scrape up all brown bits. Combine with carrots, potatoes, turnips. Coat short ribs with horseradish. Place in the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart Cooker. Cover with onions, carrots, potatoes and turnips. Pour in stock. Cover and cook on Low using Timer function, for  hours –...
  • Page 45: Corned Beef With Vegetables

    Lightly coat the interior of the ceramic pot of a Cuisinart cooking spray. Rinse the corned beef with fresh water. Place it in the pot with the onion, carrot, parsley, celery, bay leaf and peppercorns. Pour in water to cover.
  • Page 46 Pour cooking liquid into a Cuisinart -quart saucepan. Add onions, carrots, celery ® and new potatoes. Top with the cabbage. (You will not have enough liquid to cover – the cabbage steams on top.) Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Page 47: Pulled Pork Barbecue

    Cuisinart onions. Add water. Cover. Cook on Low for  hours, using Timer function, until the pork is tender and pulling off the bones – Slow Cooker will automatically switch to Warm. Transfer pork to a shallow food storage container. Strain liquid and discard onions.
  • Page 48: Braised Veal Shanks

    Cook over medium-low heat until onions and shallots are translucent and vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Place cooked vegetables in the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart with the drained diced tomatoes, vermouth, chicken stock, bay leaf, lemon zest, and reserved parsley leaves and stems.
  • Page 49 Degrease the cooking liquid with a fat mop, or pour the liquid into a fat separator and allow the fat to rise to the top. Then pour the defatted liquid back into the cooked vegetables. Serve with pasta, rice, or polenta. Tip: Make your chopping task easy by using a Cuisinart ® Food Processor fitted with the metal blade to chop the vegetables.
  • Page 50 Soak beans overnight (8 hours or more) in water to cover by 3 inches. Drain and pick over beans and rinse. Place the beans in the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart Slow Cooker. Trim the lamb shanks of as much visible fat and silver skin as possible. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Page 51: Penne Lasagna

    Reserve. Combine tomato sauce, remaining diced tomatoes, basil and oregano; stir into pasta. Lightly coat the interior of the ceramic pot of a Cuisinart ¹∕ ³ cooking spray. Using insert. Spread meat mixture evenly over pasta. Cover with ½ the cheese mixture.
  • Page 52 Make a final layer of pasta and top with reserved mozzarella. Cover and cook on Low, using the Timer function, for  hours – Slow Cooker will automatically switch to Warm until ready to serve. *To drain spinach thoroughly, first squeeze out as much water as possible with your hands.
  • Page 53 Timer Function, for  hours – Slow Cooker will automatically switch to Warm. Heat oil in a 12-inch Cuisinart kielbasa on all sides, about 5 minutes, and add to Slow Cooker. Cook for another 2 hours. Remove ham hock and cut meat from the bone. Return the meat to Slow Cooker and discard the bone.
  • Page 54: Macaroni With Four Cheeses

    Turn off heat; stir in Cheddar and Gruyère until blended. Add to pasta and stir to combine. Lightly coat the interior of the ceramic pot of a Cuisinart cooking spray. Add half the macaroni mixture. Spread the drained tomatoes in a layer;...
  • Page 55: Tomato Sauce

    Slow Cooker and stir to blend. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours, using the Timer function – Slow Cooker will automatically switch to Warm until ready to serve. For a smoother sauce, use a Cuisinart Hand Blender or blender to purée the sauce to desired consistency.
  • Page 56: Side Dishes

    Prick each potato several times with the tines of a fork; rub each with ¼ teaspoon olive oil. Place rack in the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart potatoes on rack, evenly spaced. Cover and cook on Low, using timer function for 7 hours, until potatoes are tender.
  • Page 57: Warm Baked Potato Salad

    Place the strained yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, dill, salt, and pepper in the work bowl of the Cuisinart until blended and smooth, 20 seconds. Cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces, including the skins. Place in a large bowl with celery and onions.
  • Page 58: Mashed Potato Pie

    Low using the Timer function, for 5 hours. Potatoes will be puffed and slightly brown on the top. Slow Cooker will automatically switch to Warm until ready to serve. Remove the soufflé dish from the slow cooker, using the foil strips to lift up.
  • Page 59: Party Potatoes

    Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours using the Timer function – Slow Cooker will automatically switch to Warm until ready to serve. Potatoes will be puffed and onions browned.
  • Page 60 To grate the cheese, drop pieces through the small feed tube of a Cuisinart Processor while the machine is running. Process until almost grated and drop the bread pieces through the tube; pulse until they become fine crumbs. Add the thyme and 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Page 61: Corn Pudding

    Melt butter in a Cuisinart Cook, stirring about 5 minutes (until translucent). Reserve. Place 1½ cups of corn into work bowl of a Cuisinart five times, to chop corn roughly. Add eggs, evaporated milk and onion; pulse until mixed. Place the remaining 1½ cups corn in a 1½-quart mixing bowl; sprinkle with cornmeal.
  • Page 62 Season with pepper; mix thoroughly. Cover and cook on Low for  hours using the Timer function. Slow Cooker will automatically switch to Warm. One hour before serving, add toasted nuts and stir; replace cover. Slow cook to heat nuts, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Page 63 Provence, and pepper in the ceramic pot of a Cuisinart Slow Cooker. Drizzle with olive oil. Cover and cook on Low ® for 5 hours using Timer function; cooker will automatically switch to Warm until ready to serve.
  • Page 64: Roasted Beet Salad

    Remove stems and leaves from beets, leaving about 2 inches of stem. Scrub beets well to remove dirt. Place beets on cooking rack in ceramic pot of Cuisinart Cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours (High for 2½ hours). Turn off.
  • Page 65: Spinach Timbale

    24 inches in length and 2 inches wide to make a “cradle”; reserve. Melt remaining butter in a 1¾-quart Cuisinart shallots and cook, stirring until softened. Add flour and stir for a minute. Pour in milk;...
  • Page 66 – twist together to form a handle. Place the rack in the ceramic pot of a Cuisinart ® Slow Cooker. Carefully pour hot water into bottom of pot. Place filled soufflé dish on rack, using the foil cradle to help lift the dish, and carefully lower the dish into the pot and place on the rack.
  • Page 67 Layer ½ green beans in a Cuisinart Repeat. Drizzle olive oil over top. Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours. Slow Cooker will automatically switch to Warm until ready to serve. Garnish with crumbled cheese if desired.
  • Page 68 (8 ounce) cored, seeded and diced into ½-inch pieces Combine ingredients with reserved tomato juice in ceramic pot of Cuisinart Slow Cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours using Timer Function. Slow Cooker will automatically switch to Warm until ready to serve.
  • Page 69 In a large bowl, toss potatoes with melted butter; season with herbes de Provence, salt and pepper. Combine apple and onion in another bowl. Lightly coat the interior of ceramic pot of a Cuisinart spray. Using ¹∕ ³ of the potatoes, make a single layer around the bottom of the Slow Cooker.
  • Page 70: Vegetable Tian

    Pat dry excess liquid from tomatoes with paper towel. Lightly coat the interior of ceramic pot of a Cuisinart spray. Distribute half the crumb mixture on bottom. Arrange potatoes in a circular layer. Season with half the herb mixture. Repeat layering with zucchini, herbs, tomatoes and finally, top with remaining breadcrumb mixture.
  • Page 71: Wild Mushroom Ragout

    Place in ceramic pot of Cuisinart wild mushrooms. Heat 1 tablespoon each butter and olive oil in a 13-inch Cuisinart skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add sher- ry; bring to boil. Cook until reduced by half. Add to mushrooms in Slow Cooker.
  • Page 72: Ginger Poached Pears

    Combine lemon juice and 4 cups water in a medium bowl. Place the ginger ale, lemon peel, and fresh ginger in the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart stir. Peel the pears, leaving the stem intact; cut a thin slice from the bottom of each pear so that it stands upright.
  • Page 73: Honey Yogurt Cream

    ¼ cup unsalted butter Combine the ingredients in a 1½-quart Cuisinart until melted and smooth. Let cool 10 minutes before using. Nutritional information per 1-tablespoon serving: Calories 87 (64% from fat) • carb. 89g • pro 0g • fat 7g • sat. fat 4g •...
  • Page 74: Stewed Rhubarb

    Slice rhubarb ¼ to ½-inch thick. Place rhubarb in the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart Slow Cooker and stir in the sugar. Let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours, until the rhubarb gives up liquid. Cover and set the Slow Cooker to Low. Cook for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Page 75: Baked Apples

    (about ¼ cup). Peel top any excess filling. Place prepared apples in ceramic pot of a Cuisinart remaining sugar and spice mix over tops. Dot each with ½ teaspoon butter. Pour apple juice around edges. Cover and cook on Low, using Timer function, for 4 hours.
  • Page 76: Apple Streusel Cheesecake

    ½ the cream cheese mixture in the prepared springform pan. Top with ½ apple mixture. Repeat. Place the rack in the ceramic insert of the Cuisinart springform pan on the rack and cover. Turn the temperature setting to High and cook the cheesecake for 2 hours.
  • Page 77: Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake

    20 seconds (or mix using a hand-held electric mixer). Pour into pan, sprinkle with chocolate morsels and swirl into batter. Place the rack in the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart form pan on the rack and cover. Turn the temperature setting to High and cook the cheesecake for 2 hours.Turn off.
  • Page 78: Lemon Cheesecake

    Lightly coat the bottom and sides of a -inch springform pan with 1 teaspoon unsalted butter; reserve. Place the graham cracker crumbs in the work bowl of a Cuisinart fitted with the metal blade, with the 2 tablespoons of sugar and the butter. Process for 30 seconds.
  • Page 79 1 cup. Add the apples and water mixture to Cuisinart Low for 4 hours until apples are soft. Slow Cooker will automatically switch to Warm until ready to serve. Use a potato masher to smash apples for a chunky applesauce, or purée the apple mixture in ceramic pot using a hand blender.
  • Page 80 Layer ½ of the bread cubes on the bottom. Sprinkle with half the apricots and half the almonds. Drizzle with half the melted butter. Repeat. Pour remaining melted butter over top. Beat eggs and sugar until thick, using a Cuisinart SmartPower ®...
  • Page 81: Chocolate Pudding Cake

    – twist together to form a handle. Insert rack in the ceramic pot of a Cuisinart Cooker. Place soufflé dish on rack, using the foil cradle to help lift the dish, and carefully lower the dish into the pot and place on the rack.
  • Page 82: Peach Cobbler

    – twist together to form a handle. Place the cooking rack in the ceramic pot of a Cuisinart dish on rack, using the foil cradle to help lift the dish, and carefully lower the dish into the pot and place on the rack.
  • Page 83 Set covered dish on rack, using the foil cradle to help lift the dish and carefully lower the dish into the pot and place on the rack. Cover and cook on High for 2½ hours. Carefully remove the soufflé dish from the slow cooker using the foil strips to lift it.
  • Page 84: Winter Fruit Crisp

    1 teaspoon ground ginger Lightly coat the interior of the ceramic pot of a Cuisinart cooking spray. Cut any large pieces of dried fruit into 1- to 2-inch pieces; place in prepared Slow Cooker. Add dried fruits, apples, pears and cranberries; stir gently.
  • Page 86 ©2006 Cuisinart Cuisinart® is a registered trademark of Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor, NJ 08520 Printed in China 06CU26152 PG-186020...
  • Page 87 Version no.: CSC400 PG-18602 Size: 229mm(W) x 152mm (H) Total Pages: 86 pages Material: Cover : 157gsm Matt Artpaper Inside : 120gsm Gloss Artpaper Coating: Varnishing in cover page Color: Cover:4C + 0C, 2nd Page: 4C+0C Inside:1C + 1C (Black) Date: 08-10-2006 P.

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