Cuisinart CRC-650 manuel d'utilisation

S l o w C o o k e r C o o k b o o k tr aditional to gour met recipes model psc-650[...]

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Intr oduction Get ready to slo w down and enjo y meals! Y our Cuisinar t ® Slow Cook er is designed to ha ve y our fa v orite one-pot recipes r eady and waiting for y ou. Slow cooking is a traditional method t hat tenderizes meats and melds a v ors to pr oduce delicious famil y dinners and easy , relaxing suppers with friends. Y ou can e ven pr[...]

1 ■ 1 Tips & Hints 2 - 4 Im por t ant Guidelines 5 Suggested F oods 6 List of R ecipes 7 - 8 St ar ters/Be v erag es/Miscellaneous 9 - 15 Soups & Stoc ks 16 - 25 Ste ws & Chilis 26 - 32 Entrées & Sauces 33 - 51 Side Dishes 52 - 66 Desser ts 67 - 83 Contents 1 ■[...]

2 ■ 2 T ips & Hints › Bef ore f ood is added, the ceramic pot may be lightl y coated wit h cooking spra y so cook ed f oods release more easil y . › Root v egetables such as carrots and potatoes will t ake long er to cook. Either cut t he pieces smaller or place on bottom of Slo w Cooker . Bab y car rots, f or exam ple, ma y t ak e longer[...]

› If using frozen f oods, t haw completel y bef ore adding to Slo w Cook er . › T o cut the fat from recipes, r emo ve as muc h of the visible fat as possible from meats and poultr y . Cook and drain all ground meats. Remo v e skin from poultry . › Dried beans should be soak ed o vernight, t hen rinsed, drained and rinsed again be- f ore cook[...]

4 ■ 4 T o adapt your o wn recipes to the Slow Cook er: › F or most recipes, r educe the cooking liquid by at least 50% (soups ar e the ex ception). Liquids do not e vaporate as t he y do in traditional cooking, and you often will end up with more liquid than when you began. › In most cases, all ingredients can go in t he Slow Cook er at once [...]

Important Guidelines › The Slow Cook er should alw a ys be at least half full f or best cooking results; ho w- ev er , t he Slow Cook er should never be mor e than t hree-quarters full (about 1 inch from the top rim). › Because the Slow Cook er heats and cooks at low temperatur es, f ood should be at room tem perature bef or e it goes into t he[...]

6 ■ 6 Suggested Foods Meats Beef / V eal: Choose cuts t hat are full of a v or and benet from braising. › Arm pot roast › Beef brisk et or corned beef brisket › Beef short ribs › Bottom r ound roast › Chuck or rump r oast › Chuck shoulder s teak › V eal shank s P ork: Less tender cuts work bes t – t he lean “new g eneratio[...]

Recipes St ar ters/Be verag es/Miscellaneous › Countr y Pâté wit h Cranberries and Pist achios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 › Chili Spiced N uts .............................................. 1 1 › Spinach, Gruyère & Artichok e Dip ............................... 1 2 › Mulled Cider ................................[...]

8 ■ 8 Entrees & Sauces › B r a i s e d V e a l S h a n k s ........................................... 4 3 › Slow Cook ed Lamb Shank s wit h White Beans ...................... 4 5 › P enne Lasagna ............................................... 4 7 › Red Beans & Sausage .......................................... 4 9 › Macaroni w[...]

Countr y Pâté with Cranberries and Pistachios 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 4 ounces shallots, peeled and chopped 1 pound lean pork (trimmed shoulder), cut into 1-inch cubes ½ pound veal, cut into 1-inch cubes ½ pound chicken thighs, skinless, boneless, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 large egg, lightly beaten ¹∕ ³ cup half-and-half ¹∕ ³ cup whi[...]

6 10 ■ 10 S tarterS /B everageS /M iScellaneouS the meat mixture. Cut a 20-inch length of aluminum foil, fold to double and coat one side with cooking spray . Cover pan with foil, sprayed side down. Secure with kitchen twine. Place rack in ceramic pot of the Cuisinart ® Slow Cooker . Add boiling water . Care- fully place filled and covered loaf[...]

Chili Spiced Nuts 1 tablespoon chili powder (mild, medium or hot – to taste) 1½ teaspoons ground cumin 1½ teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon oregano ½ teaspoon granulated or powdered garlic ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1½ cups unsalted shelled whole almonds 1½ cups unsalted shelled cashews 1½ cups unsalted shelled macadamia nuts 1½ cups unsalt[...]

Spinach, Gruyère & Artichoke Dip 6 12 ■ 12 16 ounces frozen spinach (one bag), thawed 2 cans (15 ounces each) quartered artichoke hearts, drained 16 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces ¼ cup evaporated fat-free milk, not reconstituted 3 ounces Gruyère, shredded 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 ounce shallot, finely ch[...]

6 13 ■ 13 S tarterS /B everageS /M iScellaneouS Mulled Cider 4 quarts fresh unpasteurized apple cider 6 slices peeled, fresh ginger , each about the size of a quarter 4 whole cinnamon sticks 1 whole orange, unpeeled, sliced ¼ cup brown sugar 1½ teaspoons whole cloves 1 teaspoon whole allspice berries Makes 4 quarts Place all ingredients in the [...]

Irish Oatmeal cooking spray 2 cups steel-cut Irish Oatmeal 2 quarts water 1 teaspoon kosher salt Makes 8 servings Lightly coat the interior of the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart ® Slow Cooker with cooking spray . Place oatmeal, water and salt in the pot; stir . Cover and press the on/off button to turn the unit on. Set time to 3 hours and press Low;[...]

Apricot Pecan Br own Br ead 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , melted ½ cup cornmeal ½ cup rye flour ½ cup whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ¹∕ ³ cup honey 1 cup buttermilk ¹∕ ³ cup chopped dried apricots ¹∕ ³ cup toasted and chopped pecans Makes 8 slices Cut a sheet of aluminum foil 20 inches long. Fold to doub[...]

Spanish Bean Soup with Chorizo ½ pound dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 1 ham hock (12 ounces) or leftover ham bone 12 ounces new potatoes (1 to 1½- inch size), halved or quartered 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided 8 ounces onions, chopped ½ teaspoon saffr on threads 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 8 cups water 12 ounces chicken or turkey chori[...]

Cuban Black Bean Soup 1½ pounds dried black beans 2 ham hocks 8 cups chicken stock 2 cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped red pepper 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon oregano ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar ¹∕ ³ cup dry sherry Makes 10 cups Sort beans and pick out any stones[...]

Caramelized Onion Soup 4 pounds onions, peeled and sliced 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted 2 tablespoons extra vir gin olive oil 1½ teaspoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon brown sugar 6 cups meat stock (half chicken and half beef is fine), hot 2 tablespoons Port Makes 8 servings Combine onions, butter [...]

Sausage & Lentil Soup with T ortellini 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 pounds turkey or chicken Italian sausage links 12 ounces mushr ooms, cleaned and quartered 1½ cups dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained 12 ounces yellow onions, peeled and chopped 12 ounces carrots, peeled, thickly sliced 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1 table[...]

S oupS & S tockS 6 20 ■ 20 Curried Y ellow Pea Soup 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 8 ounces onion, peeled and chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1 piece ginger (1-inch) peeled, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons jalapeño pepper , cored, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon curry powder ½ teaspoon cumin seed 1 pound yellow split peas, rinsed 8 ou[...]

S oupS & S tockS 6 21 ■ 21 Classic Split Pea Soup 2 garlic cloves, peeled 8 ounces onion, peeled and chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped, top off 12 ounces waxy potatoes, cut into ½- inch cubes 12 ounces carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 1 pound green split peas, rinsed 6 cups chicken stock (page 24) 1 12-ounce ham hock (or roasted turkey leg) 1[...]

S oupS & S tockS 6 22 ■ 22 T omato Soup 4 cans (14 ounces each) diced tomatoes, juices drained 3 garlic cloves peeled, and chopped 1 large onion, peeled, and chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 medium celery stalks, tops removed, chopped 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon thyme Makes 8 servings Pla[...]

Br own Beef Stock 2½ pounds beef and/or veal bones 1 pound beef chuck or other stew beef, in 1-inch cubes 2 large carr ots, peeled, cut into 3-inch lengths 2 celery stalks, cut into 3-inch lengths 2 large onions, peeled and quartered 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 6 chives 6 sprigs parsley 6 sprigs thyme 3 garlic cloves 12 pepper corns Makes[...]

6 24 ■ 24 Chicken Stock 4 pounds chicken wings and/or backs 2 medium onions, peeled and quartered 2 celery stalks, cut into 2-inch lengths 2 carrots, peeled, cut into 2-inch lengths 2 leeks, trimmed, halved lengthwise, cleaned 2 parsnips, peeled, cut into 2-inch lengths 2 bay leaves 12 black pepper corns 3 sprigs parsley 3 sprigs thyme 10 cups wa[...]

6 25 ■ 25 Roasted V egetable Stock 3 large carr ots, peeled, cut into 3-inch lengths 2 celery stalks, cleaned, cut into 3-inch lengths 2 leeks, r oots removed, trimmed to include 2 inches of green, cut in half lengthwise and cleaned 2 large onions (6 ounces each), peeled, quartered 2 parsnips, peeled, cut into 3-inch lengths 2 lar ge red or yello[...]

6 26 ■ 26 S tewS & c hiliS White Chili with Chicken 1 pound white beans cooking spray 1 tablespoon good quality olive oil 2 cups chopped onions 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 5 cups low-sodium chicken stock 1½ pounds chicken breast meat, cut into 1-inch cubes ¾ cup prepared salsa ver de (from a jar) 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1½ teaspoons orega[...]

6 27 ■ 27 S tewS & c hiliS Beef Chili for a Cr owd cooking spray 2 teaspoons good quality olive oil 1½ pounds onions, peeled and finely chopped 6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 2 teaspoons kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly gr ound pepper 3 pounds lean ground beef ½ cup chili powder 1½ tablespoons oregano 1½ tablespoons cumin 1 tablespoon[...]

6 28 ■ 28 S tewS & c hiliS Heart Smart T urkey Chili 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 4 pounds lean gr ound turkey (7% fat) 6 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1½ pounds Spanish onions, peeled and chopped ¹∕ ³ cup chili powder 1 tablespoon gr ound cumin 1½ teaspoons ground allspice 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 1½ [...]

6 29 ■ 29 S tewS & c hiliS Cor n and Green Chile Chowder 4 slices bacon, cut into small dice 1 medium onion, cut into small dice (approximately 1½ to 2 cups dice) 1 medium red pepper , cut into small dice (approximately 1½ to 2 cups dice) 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 1 jalapeño pepper , seeds removed, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, ?[...]

6 30 ■ 30 V eal Stew with Mushr ooms & Artichokes ½ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly gr ound pepper 3 pounds veal stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes 8 teaspoons good quality olive oil, divided ¾ cup dry sherry 1 pound button mushrooms, sliced 1½ cups onion, peeled and chopped (about 1 large) 2 cele[...]

6 31 ■ 31 Mediterranean Seafood Stew ½ pound small new potatoes, skin on, whole 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 2 large onions, peeled, cut into quar - ters, with root ends intact (to hold them together) 2 tablespoons extra vir gin olive oil 2 cans (14 ounces each) diced tomatoes, juices drained 1 can (6 ounces) salt-free tomato paste 1 cup c[...]

6 32 ■ 32 S tewS & c hiliS Seafood Chili 3 cups chopped onion 6 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped 1 red pepper , seeded and chopped 1 green pepper , seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon oregano 2 teaspoons gr ound cumin 1 teaspoon gr ound coriander 1 tablespoon extra vir gin olive [...]

e ntr É eS & S auceS 6 33 ■ 33 Chicken Cacciatore 12 ounces yellow onion, peeled and cut vertically into ½-inch thick slices 1 green bell pepper , cored, seeded, cut lengthwise into ½-inch-thick slices 1 red bell pepper , cored, seeded, cut lengthwise into ½-inch-thick slices 1 yellow bell pepper , cored, seeded, cut in ½-inch-thick slic[...]

6 34 ■ 34 e ntr É eS & S auceS Lemon Chicken with Rosemar y 3 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess visible fat ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly gr ound pepper 1 teaspoon olive oil ½ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour 2 lar ge onions, peeled, halved and sliced 4 garlic cloves, peeled, r oughly chopped 2 rosem[...]

6 35 ■ 35 e ntr É eS & S auceS Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic 4 pounds chicken thighs (about 16), skinless, bone-in 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly gr ound black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil cooking spray 40 cloves garlic, [...]

6 36 ■ 36 e ntr É eS & S auceS Barbecue Beef Brisket 1 beef brisket, approximately 4-4½ pounds 2 tablespoons light or dark packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons W orcestershir e sauce 2 teaspoons freshly gr ound black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon liquid smoke 2 medium onions, peeled, cut [...]

6 37 ■ 37 e ntr É eS & S auceS Barbecue Sauce 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 garlic clove, peeled, finely chopped 2 cups tomato ketchup 1 cup water ¼ cup tomato paste (salt-free) ¼ cup cider vinegar ¹∕ ³ cup molasses ¹∕ ³ cup honey 2 tablespoons W orcestershir e sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low- sodium[...]

6 38 ■ 38 e ntr É eS & S auceS Dilled Pot Roast ¹∕ ³ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 pounds beef roast, rump, chuck or arm cut 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard 3 onions, peeled and cut into eighths 3 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces 2 c[...]

6 39 ■ 39 e ntr É eS & S auceS New England Short Ribs ½ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly gr ound pepper 4-4½ pounds short ribs 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound onions, peeled and cut into ½-inch dice 1 pound carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise 1 pound new red potatoes, skin on, cut into 1 t[...]

43 6 40 ■ 40 e ntr É eS & S auceS (continued) Cor ned Beef with V egetables First Cooking cooking spray 4 pounds corned beef, first cut (flat) 2 onions, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 2 celery stalks with tops, cut into 2-inch pieces 5 whole parsley sprigs 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon peppercorns 6 [...]

41 ■ 41 e ntr É eS & S auceS Pour cooking liquid into a Cuisinart ® 6-quart saucepan. Add onions, carrots, celery and new potatoes. T op with the cabbage. (Y ou will not have enough liquid to cover – the cabbage steams on top.) Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender , 30 to 45 minutes. T o serve, cut meat into thin slices and surrou[...]

6 42 ■ 42 e ntr É eS & S auceS Pulled Pork Barbecue 5 pounds bone-in country-style spare ribs 1½ teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon fr eshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 pound onions, peeled and thickly sliced 2 cups water 2-3 cups Barbecue Sauce, page 37 (or purchased) Makes 10 cups T rim ribs of excess fat. Season with salt, pep[...]

6 43 ■ 43 e ntr É eS & S auceS Braised V eal Shanks 4 sprigs parsley 4 veal shanks (about 3-3½ pounds total), about 1¼ inches thick, 3-3½ inches in diameter , tied ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly gr ound black pepper ½ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil ¾ tablespoon unsalted butter ¾ pound[...]

47 44 ■ 44 44 e ntr É eS & S auceS T ip: Make your chopping task easy by using a Cuisinart ® Food Processor fitted with the metal blade to chop the vegetables. First chop the parsley leaves and remove. Then with the machine running, dr op garlic through the feed tube and process 5 seconds to chop. Add onion (cut into 1-inch pieces) and pul[...]

6 45 45 ■ 45 e ntr É eS & S auceS Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks with White Beans ½ pound dried white beans (cannellini or navy) 4 lamb shanks (about ¾ to 1 pound each) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly gr ound black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped 1 medium carr ot, peeled and [...]

6 46 ■ 46 e ntr É eS & S auceS Cover and press the on/of f button to turn the unit on. Set time to 8 hours and press Low; slow cooker will automatically switch to W arm when cooking time has elapsed. Remove lamb shanks and degrease as necessary . T aste and adjust season - ings accordingly . Serve one lamb shank per person, or remove the mea[...]

6 47 47 ■ 47 e ntr É eS & S auceS Penne Lasagna 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan 15 ounces part-skim ricotta 1 pound part-skim mozzarella, shredded, ½ cup r eserved for topping 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon freshly gr ound pepper , divided 1 pound fro[...]

6 48 ■ 48 e ntr É eS & S auceS *T o drain spinach thoroughly , first squeeze out as much water as possible with your hands. Lay the spinach on a clean towel, roll up, and wring out the r est. Y ou will end up with about ½ cup dry spinach that can then be mixed with the mush - rooms. Nutritional information per serving (½ cup): Calories 39[...]

6 49 49 ■ 49 Red Beans & Sausage 1 pound dried red beans cooking spray 1 ham hock (12 ounces) 1 cup chopped onion 1½ cups chopped green pepper 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon chili powder 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon oregano ½ tablespoon thyme 1 tablespoon dry coriander 1 tablespoon dried basil 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 [...]

6 50 ■ 50 Macar oni with Four Cheeses 1 pound elbow macaroni 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons unbleached, all-purpose flour 4 cups fat-free evaporated milk, not reconstituted 1 tablespoon W orcestershir e sauce 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly gr ound pepper 12 ounces reduced-fat sharp Cheddar , shredde[...]

6 51 ■ 51 T omato Sauce 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 pound onions, peeled, finely chopped 12 ounces carr ots, peeled, chopped 4 celery stalks, peeled, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, peeled, finely chopped 1 tablespoon dried basil ½ tablespoon dried marjoram ½ tablespoon dried oregano 2 cans (35 ounces each) plum (Italian) tomatoes [...]

6 52 ■ 52 S ide d iSheS New Potatoes with Rosemar y 4 pounds new potatoes, washed but left whole 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly gr ound pepper Makes 6 servings Combine all ingredients in ceramic pot of Cuisinart ® Slow [...]

6 53 53 ■ 53 S ide d iSheS W ar m Baked Potato Salad ²∕ ³ cup fat-free plain yogurt, strained to yield ¹∕ ³ cup* ½ cup lowfat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or white balsamic vinegar ½ tablespoon Dijon-style mustard ½ tablespoon dill weed (dry , double if using fresh) 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly gr ound black[...]

6 54 ■ 54 S ide d iSheS Mashed Potato Pie 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , softened ¼ cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan, divided 4 cups cooked potato pulp, or leftover mashed potatoes 2 cups lowfat sour cream 1 cup lowfat ricotta 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 green onions, cut into ¼-inch slices 1 quart very hot water Makes 8 s[...]

6 55 ■ 55 S ide d iSheS Party Potatoes 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped ½ teaspoon freshly gr ound pepper ¾ cup lowfat sour cream 8 ounces lowfat cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced co[...]

6 56 ■ 56 S ide d iSheS Butter nut Squash & Mushr oom Scallop 1 ounce Parmesan, cut in half 2½ ounces bread, about 3 slices, crusts on, torn into quarters 1 teaspoon thyme 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided 2 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half 2 shallots, peeled and cut in half 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound white mushrooms, sliced 1[...]

6 57 57 ■ 57 S ide d iSheS Cor n Pudding cooking spray 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 1 cup chopped onion (about one small onion) 1 pound cut corn, fresh or frozen, thawed and patted dry , divided 4 large eggs 2 cups evaporated fat-free milk, not reconstituted ¼ cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly gr ound pepper to taste 2-4 dro[...]

6 58 ■ 58 S ide d iSheS Ratatouille 1½ pounds eggplant, cut into ½-inch dice 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 pound zucchini, cut into ½-inch half moons 1 pound yellow summer squash, cut into ½-inch dice 1 large r ed bell pepper , cored, seeded and cut into ½-inch dice 1 large yellow pepper , cored, seeded and cut into ½-inch dice 2½ c[...]

6 59 59 ■ 59 S ide d iSheS Roasted Beet Salad 3 pounds fresh beets 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar or fruit flavored vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¹∕ 8 teaspoon freshly gr ound pepper 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons walnut oil 2 bunches watercr ess, washed, dried, tough stems removed 2 heads of [...]

6 60 ■ 60 S ide d iSheS Spinach T imbale 1 pound frozen chopped spinach, defrosted 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided 1 ounce Parmesan, grated ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs ½ cup minced shallots 3 tablespoons unbleached, all-purpose flour 1½ cups evaporated fat-free milk, not reconstituted 4 ounces shredded Gruyère, (about ½ cup) 1 teaspoon [...]

6 61 61 ■ 61 S ide d iSheS Carefully pour hot water into bottom of pot. T o place filled souf flé dish on rack, use the foil cradle to help lift the dish, and carefully lower the dish into the pot and place on the rack. Cover and press the on/of f button to turn the unit on. Set time to 3 hours and press High; slow cooker will automatically sw[...]

6 62 ■ 62 S ide d iSheS Stewed Green Beans and T omatoes 2 pounds green beans 8 ounces onion, peeled and chopped 2 garlic clove, peeled and chopped 2 tablespoon fresh parsley , finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon kosher salt 2 cans (14 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained, ¼ cup juice reserved 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ?[...]

63 ■ 63 Succotash 2 pounds fresh or fr ozen (thawed) cut sweet corn 20 ounces lima beans, thawed 1 pound zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 red pepper (8 ounces), cored, seeded and diced into ½-inch pieces 1 cup chopped onion 2 cans (14 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained, ¼ cup juice reserved 1 tablespoon instant tapioca 1 teaspoon kosher sal[...]

6 64 ■ 64 Sweet Potatoes & Apples 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼-inch slices 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted 1 teaspoon herbs de Provence, divided 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly gr ound pepper cooking spray 2 red-skinned apples, skin on, cored and cut into ¼-inch slices 1 onion, peeled, quartered and cut i[...]

6 65 ■ 65 V egetable T ian 8 ounces fresh breadcrumbs ½ cup chopped parsley leaves 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped ½ ounce Parmesan cheese, grated 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , melted 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly gr ound pepper 1 pound all-pu[...]

6 66 ■ 66 W ild Mushroom Ragout cooking spray 2 ounces dried mushrooms (shiitake, porcini) 10 ounces mixed wild mushrooms (shiitake, cremini, oyster , chanterelle) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1½ cups minced shallots ½ cup dry sherry 1 pound white button mushrooms, quartered 1 pound (appr[...]

6 67 67 ■ 67 d eSSertS Ginger Poached Pears juice of 1 lemon 3 cans ginger ale 4 strips lemon peel, 2 x ½", bitter white pith removed 12 slices (size of a quarter) fresh ginger 8 medium pears (Bartlett, Anjou, or Bosc), slightly underripe, but fragrant – with stems ¼ cup chopped crystallized ginger Honey Y ogurt Cream (recipe follows) Ch[...]

6 68 ■ 68 d eSSertS Honey Y ogurt Cream 8 ounces fat-free vanilla yogurt 8 ounces light sour cream 2-3 tablespoons honey 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract ½ teaspoon almond extract Place vanilla yogurt in a yogurt strainer or strainer lined with a coffee filter . Let drain for 2 hours to remove whey; discar d whey . Place strained yogurt, sour crea[...]

6 69 69 ■ 69 d eSSertS Stewed Rhubarb 4 pounds fresh rhubarb stalks, washed and dried 2 cups granulated sugar Makes 8 cups 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 [...]

6 70 ■ 70 d eSSertS Baked Apples 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg ¹∕ ³ cup dried cherries or cranberries ¹∕ ³ cup raisins ¹∕ ³ cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted 6 large baking apples (Rome, Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Gala) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , cut into ¼-inch pieces ½ cup a[...]

6 71 71 ■ 71 d eSSertS Raspberr y Swirl Cheesecake Raspberry Sauce* 1½ cups frozen or fr esh raspberries ¹∕ ³ cup granulated sugar ½ cup water fresh lemon juice (fr om ½ lemon) ½ teaspoon cornstarch cooking spray ¹∕ ³ cup graham cracker crumbs 1½ tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , melted Filling 16 ounces cre[...]

6 72 ■ 72 d eSSertS Remove cheesecake from slow cooker . Cool to room temperature. When cool, cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving. T o serve, cut cake into 8 slices. Serve with reserved raspberr y sauce. *An alternate to the Raspberry Sauce is the following: 6 tablespoons raspberry jam 2 tablespoons granulated[...]

6 73 ■ 73 Apple Streusel Cheesecake d eSSertS ½ teaspoon + 2 tablespoons butter , divided 1 apple, peeled and cored, cut in quarters 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ cup brown sugar + 1 tablespoon, divided 1 cup vanilla wafers or gingersnap crumbs (about 24 cookies), broken up 16 ounces lowfat cream cheese, cut into 1-in[...]

6 74 ■ 74 d eSSertS Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake ½ teaspoon + 2 tablespoons butter , divided ¼ cup lightly toasted, finely chopped hazelnuts ²∕ ³ cup chocolate cookie crumbs 1 cup lowfat ricotta 12 ounces lowfat cream cheese ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons half-and-half ¼ cup Frangelico 2[...]

6 75 ■ 75 d eSSertS Lemon Cheesecake 1 teaspoon unsalted butter ½ cup graham cracker crumbs* 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , cut into 4 pieces 16 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces, at room temperature ½ cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, at r oom temperature 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 t[...]

6 76 ■ 76 d eSSertS Chocolate T errine with Chocolate Cookie Crust 1 pound bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 1½ cups half-and-half ½ teaspoon table salt 25 chocolate wafers, crushed 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons Kahlúa ® Makes 16 servings Line a loaf pan, 8½ x 4½ x 3 inches, with[...]

6 77 77 ■ 77 d eSSertS Applesauce 4 pounds red apples*, washed 2 lemons, juiced sugar , optional cinnamon, optional Makes about 7 cups Core apples, but do not peel. Cut into 2-inch chunks. Mix lemon juice with enough water to make 1 cup. Add the apples and water mixture to Cuisinart ® Slow Cooker . Cover and press the on/off button to turn the u[...]

6 78 ■ 78 6 d eSSertS Apricot Almond Bread Pudding 3 ounces dried apricots, diced ¼ cup Kirschwasser ® , brandy or amaretto 1 teaspoon unsalted butter 3 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted, divided 5 cups bread, cut into ½-inch cubes ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted 3 large eggs 2 ∕ ³ cup granulated sugar 1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporate[...]

6 6 79 ■ 79 Chocolate Pudding Cake 1 teaspoon unsalted butter , room temperatur e 1¼ cups granulated sugar , divided 1 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour ¼ cups + 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder , divided 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup + 1 tablespoon reduced fat milk, hot ¹∕ ³ cup unsalted butter , melted 1½ teasp[...]

6 80 6 80 ■ 80 French V anilla Rice Pudding cooking spray 2 cups Arborio rice, uncooked 5 cans (12 ounces each) fat free evaporated milk (not reconstituted) 2 cans (14 ounces each) lite coconut milk ½ cup water 1 ²∕ ³ cups granulated sugar 1 vanilla bean, slit in half lengthwise 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Makes 18 servings Lightly coa[...]

6 81 6 81 ■ 81 Peach Cobbler 2 pounds fresh peaches, skinned, (or frozen and defr osted) cut into ½-inch slices ¼ cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon instant tapioca 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 cups prepared granola, without fruit 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter cooking spray Makes 8 servings Cut a piece of aluminum foil about 24 inches lon[...]

6 82 6 82 ■ 82 Steamed Chocolate Cherr y Pudding 3 tablespoons Kirsch ½ cup dried cherries 4½ tablespoons butter , room temperatur e, divided 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1[...]

6 83 6 83 ■ 83 W inter Fruit Crisp Fruit cooking spray 7 ounces mixed dried fruits (apples, pears, apricots, dried plums) 2 large Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1 ⁄ 8 -inch squares 3 Bosc pears, peeled, cored and cut into 1 ⁄ 8 -inch squares 1 cup dried cranberries 1 whole cinnamon stick grated zest of one orange ½ cup s[...]

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