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Cuisinart FP-12DC Recipe Booklet

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  • Page 1 Recipe Booklet ELITE COLLECTION ™ 12-CUP FOOD PROCESSOR...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    RECIPES To help you feel right at home with your new Cuisinart Elite Collection 12-Cup Food ™ Processor in your kitchen, we’ve assembled a variety of delicious recipes to get you started – from quick and easy to more complex gourmet dishes. Breakfast and brunch through dinner and dessert, every meal is covered with these easy-to-follow recipes.
  • Page 3 BREAKFAST & BRUNCH Cherry Crumb Muffins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Zucchini Spice Bread .
  • Page 4 Banana “Ice Cream” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Cuisinart is a registered trademark of Cuisinart. Any trademarks or service marks of third parties ®...

  • Page 5: Basics

    BASIC FRESH BREADCRUmBS There is no need to buy breadcrumbs when you can make them in no time with your Cuisinart Food Processor . ® makes 1¹∕ ³ cups Approximate preparation time: Less than one minute, plus 35 minutes for baking slices white bread Preheat oven to 325°F.

  • Page 6: Gorgonzola Butter

    1 roll compound butter, 16 slices Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart Gorgonzola and process for 60 seconds until smooth, scraping the bowl as necessary. crumbled Remove butter from bowl and place on a sheet of waxed paper.

  • Page 7: Asian Marinade

    Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart ginger and garlic and pulse to chop, about 8 to 10 times. Scrape the sides and bottom of the work bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth, about 15 seconds.

  • Page 8: Herbed Vinaigrette

    1 cup Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart ® parsley and remaining herbs and spices and process to combine and roughly chop. With machine running, slowly pour the olive oil through the feed tube until all ingredients are homogenous, about 3 minutes.

  • Page 9: Basil Pesto

    2 cups Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart machine running, drop the cheese and garlic through the small feed tube to process until finely chopped, about 30 seconds.

  • Page 10: Simple Tomato Sauce

    1 hour cooking (cook an additional 40 minutes to make the reduced pizza sauce) Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart onion and pulse to chop, about 10 times. Put the olive oil into a 6-quart saucepan over medium heat. When the oil shimmers across the pan, add the onion.

  • Page 11: Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

    While the peppers are roasting, cut the remaining peppers into 1-inch pieces. Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart chop, remove and reserve. Add the raw pepper pieces and pulse to roughly chop.

  • Page 12: Hollandaise Sauce

    Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart gherkins and parsley and pulse to chop, about 15 pulses. Add the dill, mustard, thyme, and capers and pulse 5 times to chop.

  • Page 13: Pizza Dough

    Let stand until foamy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Insert the dough blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor and add the flour and salt. ® With machine running, pour the liquid slowly through the small feed tube as fast as the flour will absorb it.

  • Page 14: Pasta Dough

    Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart flours and salt to work bowl and pulse 5 to 6 times to combine. With the machine running, add 1 egg at a time until a dough ball forms.

  • Page 15: Basic Flaky Pastry Dough

    Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes, plus 30 minutes resting time Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart ® powder and process for 10 seconds to sift. Add the well-chilled butter and shortening. Use short quick pulses until the mixture resembles coarse corn meal and no pieces of butter larger than a pea remain visible, 15 to 20 pulses.

  • Page 16: Pâte Brisée

    (12 servings) Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart flour and salt and process for 10 seconds to sift. Evenly add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles ½-...

  • Page 17: Pâte Sucrée

    Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart flour, sugar and salt and process for 10 seconds to sift. Add the butter and process until combined, about 30 seconds.

  • Page 18: Breakfast & Brunch

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat one 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Insert the small chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart the crumb topping recipe into the small work bowl and pulse to roughly chop. Add remaining crumb topping ingredients and pulse to achieve a crumb-like mixture, about 5 to 6 pulses.

  • Page 19: Zucchini Spice Bread

    Stir the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt together in a bowl; reserve. Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart the walnuts by pulsing, about 6 to 8 pulses. Remove work bowl and reserve.

  • Page 20: Mixed Mushroom And Red Pepper Frittata

    15 minutes for baking Preheat oven to 350°F. Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart the Parmesan until finely chopped; remove and reserve. Add the garlic cloves to the small bowl and process until finely chopped;...

  • Page 21: White And Sweet Potato Hash With Fennel

    Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes, plus 25 minutes for cooking Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart about 15 seconds; remove and reserve. Add the onions and pulse to chop, about 6 pulses; remove work bowl assembly and reserve.

  • Page 22: Appetizers

    Approximate preparation time: 6 minutes, plus optional 2 hours for resting Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart Parmesan until finely chopped; remove and reserve. Add the fresh herbs to the work bowl; pulse to chop, about 5 pulses.

  • Page 23: Chunky Guacamole

    3 cups Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart machine running, drop the garlic through the small feed tube to finely chop. Add the jalapeño to the work bowl and pulse 5 times to chop.

  • Page 24: Hummus

    The food processor is a perfect tool for a creamy hummus . ¼ cup fresh talian parsley leaves ½ teaspoon lemon zest ½ teaspoon kosher salt Garlic clove 15½ cans each ounces chickpeas tablespoons tahini tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2½...

  • Page 25: Three Tomato Salsa

    2 cups Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart cilantro, onion, garlic clove and jalapeño into the work bowl and pulse to chop, about 10 pulses. Add the salt, tomatoes and lime juice and pulse to chop until desired consistency is reached, about 8 to 10 pulses.

  • Page 26: Classic Bruschetta

    Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart garlic until finely chopped. Add the basil to the work bowl and pulse 5 to 6 times to roughly chop. Add the tomatoes and pulse to roughly chop.

  • Page 27: Spinach, Feta And Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms

    30 minutes baking and cooling Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart Romano for about 45 seconds until finely chopped. Add the pine nuts and pulse about 5 times to coarsely chop. Remove and reserve.

  • Page 28: Caramelized Onion, Steak And Gruyère Quesadillas

    Approximate preparation time: 1 hour 40 minutes Insert the slicing disc, adjusted to 3mm, into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart the onions. Place a large skillet over medium-low heat and add the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the...

  • Page 29: Soups

    ½ of the yellow peppers, and ¼ of the red onion. inch Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart remaining tomatoes, cucumber, yellow pepper, onion, grape tomatoes, garlic, jalapeño, and cilantro to the work bowl.

  • Page 30: Lightened Broccoli And Potato Soup

    Insert the reversible shredding disc assembly on the medium shredding side into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor and shred the cheese. Remove ® and reserve. Insert the large metal chopping blade. With the machine running, drop the garlic cloves through the small feed tube to finely chop.

  • Page 31: Simple Tomato Soup

    While the bacon and tomatoes are cooking, insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart ® to chop, about 10 pulses. Add the carrots and celery to the work bowl and pulse to chop, about 10 pulses.

  • Page 32: Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

    Bake until squash is tender, about 45 minutes. Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart onions and pulse to chop, about 8 to 10 pulses. melt the butter in a 6-quart saucepan over medium heat.

  • Page 33: French Onion Soup

    20 servings Approximate preparation time: about 2½ hours Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart and slice the onions. melt the butter in an eight-quart stockpot placed over medium-low heat. Once the butter has melted, add the onions and ¼...

  • Page 34: Salads

    Approximate preparation time: 20 to 25 minutes, including vinaigrette Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart celery, carrots, onion, parsley and scallions and pulse to chop, about 10 pulses. Remove and place vegetables into a large mixing bowl.

  • Page 35: Classic Coleslaw

    1 hour for resting time Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart slice both cabbages. Remove and place in a large mixing bowl. Replace the slicing disc with the reversible shredding disc on the medium shredding side and shred the carrots and fennel.

  • Page 36: Classic Creamy Chicken Salad

    Approximate preparation time: 5 to 10 minutes Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart onion and celery and pulse to finely chop, about 8 to 10 pulses. Add the chicken and pulse about 5 to 6 times to chop.

  • Page 37: Shredded Carrot Salad With Honey-Ginger Dressing

    8 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly. Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor and pulse to coarsely chop ® nuts, about 5 to 6 times. Remove work bowl and reserve.

  • Page 38: Entrées

    Every step of this recipe can be done in the food processor! nonstick cookinG spray 1¼ pounds eGGplant ½ cup unbleached purpose flour larGe eGGs liGhtly beaten 1½ cups erbed readcrumbs paGe ¼ cup olive oil ½ ounce armesan ounces mozzarella cheese...

  • Page 39: Eggplant Calzone

    Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, to the large work bowl of the Cuisinart pressure, slice the onion and then the eggplant. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once oil is hot and shimmers across the pan, add the onion and sauté...

  • Page 40: Spinach Ravioli

    Approximate preparation time: 60 minutes, including rolling Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart garlic to finely chop. Put the olive oil into a large skillet over medium heat. When oil shimmers across the pan, add the chopped garlic and spinach in two batches to wilt the spinach and soften garlic.

  • Page 41: Classic Meatballs

    10 minutes plus 75 minutes for cooking Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart onion, parsley, bread, meat, dry milk, salt and spices into the work bowl and pulse 4 to 6 times, then process until finely chopped.

  • Page 42: Chicken Pot Pie

    Approximate preparation time: 1 hour plus 50 minutes for baking Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart ® pulse to roughly chop. Reserve. Put the onion into the workbowl and pulse to chop, about 10 pulses.

  • Page 43: Braised Veal Shanks

    Remove and reserve. While shanks are cooking, insert the small metal blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart parsley and process to finely chop; remove work bowl and reserve. Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl.

  • Page 44: Chicken Marsala

    Approximate preparation time: 30 to 35 minutes Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 2mm, into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart slice the leeks. Remove and wash well in cold water to remove any dirt; dry well. Rinse the work bowl of any dirt from the leeks.

  • Page 45: Crab Cakes

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart machine running, drop the garlic through the small feed tube to chop. Add the peppers, green onion and parsley and pulse to coarsely chop, about 10 to 12 pulses.

  • Page 46: Sides

    Approximate preparation time: 20 minutes Preheat the Cuisinart high. Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 6mm, into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart Slice the eggplant, zucchini, onion, mushrooms and tomatoes into rounds. Toss vegetables with the olive oil, salt and pepper.

  • Page 47: Stuffed Roasted Peppers

    Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat a 13 x 9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart machine running, drop the garlic through the feed tube to chop. Add the onion, dried milk, parsley, basil, celery seed, salt, and pepper;...

  • Page 48: Mashed Potatoes

    Insert the reversible shredding disc on the fine shredding side into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor and shred the Parmesan. Reverse the disc to the medium shredding side. Once the potatoes are tender, shred the potatoes.

  • Page 49: Grilled Rosemary Potatoes

    Drain potatoes and cool to just room temperature. While potatoes are cooling, insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart potatoes and toss with the olive oil, salt, pepper and rosemary.

  • Page 50: Ginger Glazed Carrots

    4 cups Approximate preparation time: 35 minutes Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart the ginger; remove work bowl and reserve. Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 5mm, into the large work bowl and slice the carrots.

  • Page 51: Breads

    Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. Insert the dough blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor. Add the flour, butter and salt ® and process until combined, about 10 to 15 seconds.

  • Page 52: Crusty French Bread

    Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. Insert the dough blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor. Add the flours, wheat germ ® and salt and process until combined, about 10 to 15 seconds. Add the cold water to the yeast mixture. With the machine running, pour the liquid through the feed tube as fast as the flour absorbs it.

  • Page 53: Classic Cuisinart ® Wheat Bread

    CLASSIC CUISINART The nutty flavor of whole wheat makes this bread a favorite . 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast tablespoon plus teaspoon Granulated suGar ¹⁄ ³ cup warm water (105° 110°f) cups unbleached purpose flour cups whole wheat flour tablespoons unsalted...

  • Page 54: Buttery Dinner Rolls

    Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes, or until mixture is foamy. Put the flour into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart with the dough blade and process for 10 seconds. With 110ºf) the machine running, slowly add the liquids through the feed tube and process until a dough ball forms.

  • Page 55: Buttermilk Biscuits

    Preheat oven to 500°F. Line one baking sheet with parchment paper. Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart flours, cream of tartar, and baking soda and process to combine for 10 seconds. Add the sugar, salt and pepper and process again for 5 seconds.

  • Page 56: Popovers

    45 minutes for resting and 50 minutes for baking Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart flour, milk, eggs, butter and salt and process ingredients together until completely smooth, about 20 to 30 seconds.

  • Page 57: Desserts

    Add the sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg and pulse to combine. Remove work bowl and reserve. Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart cold flour, salt, cinnamon, sugar and zest and process for 10 seconds to sift.

  • Page 58: Classic Cheesecake & Graham Cracker Crust

    Prepare the graham cracker crust according to recipe below. Press the graham cracker crust evenly into the prepared pan. Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart ® cheese into 6 pieces and place into the work bowl; pulse 10 times and then process for 45 seconds.

  • Page 59: Apple Crumb Pie & Crumb Pie Topping

    9-inch, 1½-quart ceramic pie baker. Chill in refrigerator for about 20 minutes. Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart apples. In a large bowl, toss the apples, lemon juice, vanilla paste, and sugar together.

  • Page 60: Banana Cream Pie & Chocolate Cookie Crust

    Press cookie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and bake for 15 minutes. Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart and slice the bananas. Gently fold the bananas and cinnamon into the prepared lighter pastry cream.

  • Page 61: Pastry Cream

    Bring mixture to a heavy simmer. Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart yolks, cornstarch and remaining sugar, process for 1 minute until mixture is light and thick. With the machine running, pour ¾ to 1½ cups of the milk mixture slowly through the feed tube and process mixture for about 1 minute.

  • Page 62: Deep Chocolate Layer Cake & Cream Cheese Frosting

    Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor. Add the flour, baking soda, baking ® powder, salt and sugars and pulse 10 times and then process for 20 seconds to sift.

  • Page 63: Pound Cake With Pine Nuts And Olive Oil

    Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart pine nuts and pulse 2 to 3 times, then process until they are ground. Add the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt and process to sift, about 10 seconds.

  • Page 64: Dessert Crêpes With Berries

    Approximate preparation time: 25 minutes, not including resting the batter Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor. With the machine running, add ® the eggs to the work bowl. Stir together the flour, salt and sugar and add to the work bowl and mix until just combined.

  • Page 65: Raspberry Sauce

    2 cups Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart raspberries and process for 15 seconds. Add remaining ingredients and process for an additional 45 seconds. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and discard the seeds.

  • Page 66: Berry Mango Smoothie

    DESSERTS makes eight 1 cup servings. Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large bowl of the Cuisinart pieces strawberries, blueberries and frozen mango, in that hulled order, into the work bowl.

  • Page 67: Mango Sorbet

    This sorbet is so fast and easy in the Cuisinart ounces frozen cubed manGo ²⁄ ³ cup simple syrup tablespoons lemon juice small pinch salt mANGO SORBET makes 2 cups Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes Insert the large chopping blade into the large bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor.

  • Page 68: Blueberry Mint Sorbet

    2 cups Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes Insert the large chopping blade into the large bowl of the Cuisinart ® simple syrup, mint and lemon juice into the work bowl. Pulse 10 times using long pulses. Scrape the work bowl and then process for about 1 minute until smooth.

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