Cuisinart CR-8 manual

Raclette INSTRUCTION & RECIPE BOOKLET For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always r ead the instruction book carefully before using. CR-8[...]

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IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Keep appliance and electrical cord out of the reach of children. 3. Always switch appliance of f before unplugging. 4. Unplug cord from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. 5. Al[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Special Cord Set Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Parts and Features . . . . . . . . [...]

Before the first use: Remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers from the unit. Be sure all parts (listed above, Parts and Features) of your new appliance have been included before discarding any packaging material. Y ou may want to keep the box and packing material for use at a later date. Before using your Cuisinart ® [...]

USER MAINTENANCE Y ou may want to place an easy-to-clean tablecloth under the appliance to protect the surface of your table while cooking. In order to prevent damage to the nonstick coating, use a spatula to lift the grilled food off the grill plate. Never use metal utensils, as they will scratch the nonstick grill plate. Instead, use only wooden [...]

GRILLING It is important to keep all raw meats well chilled right up until they are cooked. Chicken Breast: If cooking a full breast, you will get best results when chicken is pounded to an even thickness and the raclette is turned to the highest setting. Chicken cooks most evenly and rapidly when sliced into 1 ⁄ 2 -inch (1.25 cm) slices. Ground [...]

Egg and cheese sandwich Have the raclette preheated on medium-high, griddle side up. Cook eggs directly on the griddle, or place the raclette dish directly on the cooktop and crack the egg into the dish. Cook on top of the griddle for 4 minutes and then finish underneath the grill. Butter and toast English muffin or slices of bread, and warm and br[...]

TRADITIONAL RACLETTE Serves 4 12 ounces (375 g) baby red potatoes 2 tablespoons (25 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon (2 ml) salt 1 onion, sliced, approximately 8 ounces (250 g) 10 ounces (300 g) button mushrooms, cut in half 1 1 ⁄ 2 pounds (650 g) raclette cheese 16 ounces (500 g) varied dried meats, such as prosciutto and Parma ham 1 [...]

Assemble raclette, griddle side up. T urn to high and preheat for 10 minutes. Pour 1 ⁄ 8 cup (30 ml) of crêpe batter onto the griddle top and spread the batter out thin and evenly with the raclette spatula, creating an oval/r ound shape. Cook the crêpe up to a minute on the first side, until the edges start to brown; then flip with a nonstick s[...]

SWEET MASCARPONE CREAM Makes 2 cups (500 ml) of filling 1 8-ounce (250 g) container of mascarpone 1 ⁄ 2 cup (125 ml) heavy cream 1 ⁄ 2 cup (125 ml) granulated sugar 1 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon (7 ml) pure vanilla extract Using an electric mixer whip the mascarpone, cream, sugar , and vanilla in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. V ari[...]

cooking both sides until nicely browned, about 15–20 minutes for the total cooking time. Remove sausages from grill and slice. Place on table with grilled vegetables, sliced cheese and bread. Allow guests to fill their raclette dishes with slices of sausage and vegetables, then top with cheese. Place dishes under grill for at least 5 minutes unti[...]

1r ed onion, thinly sliced (about 8 ounces / 250 g) 1 jalapeño pepper 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing tortillas 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon (1 ml) chili powder 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 package corn tortillas, cut into quarters 1p ound (500 g) Monterey jack or Cheddar cheese, shr edded o[...]

GRILLED VEGET ABLE NAPOLEONS Layers of grilled vegetables and cheese, these savory Napoleons make an elegant first course or side dish. Serves 8 10 ounces (300 g) baby eggplant, peeled and sliced lengthwise 4 tablespoons (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt 12 ounces (375 g) asparagus, approximately 1 bunch, tough ends re mo[...]

Assemble raclette, either grill or griddle side up. T urn to medium-high and preheat for 10 minutes. T oss sliced leeks, mushrooms, and thyme with the tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil and 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon (1 ml) of salt. Place on grill and cook for about 10–12 minutes until the vegetables are tender and br owned. Remove and reserve. While the vege[...]

GRILLED SHRIMP AND ASP ARAGUS ON POLENT A Makes appetizers for 8, main dish for 4 1 pound (500 g) precooked polenta, thinly sliced* 2 tablespoons (25 ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing 12 ounces (325 g) asparagus, approximately one bunch, tough ends r emoved and sliced into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces 1 1 ⁄ 2 tablespoon (25 ml) basil [...]

GRILLED SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SKEWERS Use 1 ⁄ 4 pound (125 g) of seafood per person. Marinate the seafood in olive oil, pinch of salt, and lemon zest. Grill on preheated raclette using medium-high, 2–3 minutes per side for shrimp, 3–5 minutes per side for scallops. Use 4-inch (10 cm) wooden skewers to remove and enjoy . CROSTINI There ar e endle[...]

W ARRANTY Limited Three-Y ear Warranty This warranty is available to consumers only . Y ou are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart ® Raclette that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law , this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. We [...]

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V ersion No.: IB-5456A Size: 216MM(W)X140MM(H) (SADDLE-STITCHED 20PP) Material: COVER:157GSM MA TT ARTP APER/INSIDE:120GSM GLOSS ARTP APER Coating: V ARNISHING IN COVER Color (COVER): 4C(CMYK)+OC (INSIDE): 1C(BK)+1C(BK) Date: DEC-02-2005 Hugo Description: IB-5456A(0, 1 ) BOOK OPERA TOR: YA N Hugo Code: TKL 0010 IB -1-1 Cyan Magenta Y ellow Black[...]