ELITE COLLECTION™ Recipe Booklet 14-CUP FOOD PROCESSOR
RECIPES To help your Cuisinart Elite Collection™ 14-Cup Food Processor feel right at home 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, these easy-to-follow recipes make sure every meal is covered.
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH Cherry Crumb Muffins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chocolate Chip Crumb Cake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Traditional Scones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leek, Sausage, and Fontina Quiche . . .
SIDES Ginger Glazed Carrots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vegetable Napoleon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stuffed Roasted Peppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mashed Potatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 8 slices white bread Approximate preparation time: Less than one minute, plus 35 minutes for baking Preheat oven to 325°F. Bake slices of bread in a single layer for about 20 minutes or until bread is completely dried out. Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor.
Gorgonzola Butter Melt a slice of this butter on your favorite steak right when it comes off the grill. It is also delicious on a baked potato or steamed vegetables. Makes 1 roll compound butter, 16 slices Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes 8 tablespoons (¼ pound; 1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature ¼ cup Gorgonzola, crumbled pinch freshly ground black pepper Insert the large metal chopping blade into the medium work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor.
Asian Marinade This marinade is equally good for pork, chicken or salmon. It is also a good sauce for serving with dim sum.
Herbed Vinaigrette A classic vinaigrette – toss with mixed greens or drizzle over grilled chicken. Makes 1 cup Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes ¼ cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard ¼ cup fresh parsley ½ teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon dried marjoram ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor.
Basil Pesto If you have other herbs or nuts, use them in place of some of the basil and pine nuts.
Simple Tomato Sauce A simple marinara sauce for pasta, or when reduced, a tasty topping for homemade pizzas.
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce This sauce combines the sweet taste of the red pepper with its roasted counterpart to create a flavor-packed yet healthy sauce, perfect for chicken and fish.
Hollandaise Sauce This sauce can be used in many dishes, including eggs benedict and steamed vegetables. Makes 3 cups Approximate preparation time: 15 minutes ¾ pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter 3 large egg yolks 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Put the butter into a saucepan over low heat to melt. Insert the large chopping blade into the medium work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor.
Pizza Dough Once you see how simple pizzas are to make, you will never order one to be delivered again.
Pasta Dough Fresh pasta is a special treat. While it is best served right away, you can freeze it after it has been rolled and cut. Makes 1½ pounds, about 10 servings Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes 2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour 1 cup semolina flour 1 tablespoon kosher salt 4 large eggs Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of a Cuisinart® Food Processor. Add both flours and salt to work bowl and pulse 5 to 6 times to combine.
Basic Flaky Pastry Dough This recipe makes ample crust for a 9- to 11-inch regular or deep-dish pie or tart.
Pâte Brisée This versatile dough can be used for sweet or savory treats. Makes two single crust 9-inch tarts/pies, or one double-crust pie, 24 servings 2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon table salt 16 tablespoons (½ pound; 2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into ½-inch cubes ¼ cup ice water Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes plus 30 minutes for resting Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor.
Pâte Sucrée Have leftover dough? Use this sweet dough for simple cookies. Just roll and cut into your favorite shapes.
Cherry Crumb Muffins A hit at every brunch table.
Chocolate Chip Crumb Cake Start your mornings with a cup of coffee and a piece of this delicious crumb cake. Always let it cool completely before cutting to ensure the perfect slice.
Traditional Scones The key to a delicate scone is to not overmix the dough. Always use a light hand and you will have delicious results.
Leek, Sausage and Fontina Quiche A perfect dish for Sunday brunch.
Buckwheat Crêpes with Spinach and Goat Cheese This brunch dish is absolutely delicious served with hollandaise sauce.
Artichoke and Herb Yogurt Dip A delicious lowfat dip for crudités or chips.
Chunky Guacamole Make our fresh guacamole for the Sunday game or serve alongside quesadillas for a fun dinner night. Makes 6 cups Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes juice Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. With the machine running, drop the garlic through the small feed tube to finely chop. Add jalapeño to work bowl and pulse 5 times to chop. Add the onion and pulse 4 times to chop. Add the cilantro and pulse 3 times to chop.
Hummus The food processor is a perfect tool for a creamy hummus. Makes 4 cups Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes ½ cup fresh Italian parsley leaves 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 to 2 garlic cloves 4 cans (15½ ounces each) chickpeas, drained ¼ cup tahini ¼ cup fresh lemon juice ¹∕³ cup water 1 teaspoon ground cumin ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor.
Three Tomato Salsa Serve warm tortilla chips alongside this fresh and tangy salsa.
Classic Bruschetta Classic and delicious.
Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms A variation of the quintessential hors d’oeuvre.
Caramelized Onion, Steak and Gruyère Quesadillas Enjoy these grown-up quesadillas at your next cocktail party. Serve with salsa, guacamole and sour cream for dipping.
Gazpacho This delicious soup is perfect all summer long.
Lightened Broccoli and Potato Soup This soup is a delicious and healthy substitute for other cream soups.
Tomato Soup The ultimate comfort soup, our recipe takes it to the next level with its smoky bacon flavor.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup A hearty, warming soup for a winter evening.
French Onion Soup Homemade veal stock really adds to the flavor of the rich soup. But if you have a store-bought stock, make sure that it is a high-quality brand.
Chopped Salad This delicious, garden-fresh salad is always a big hit – even among non-salad eaters! Makes 12 cups 3 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 medium carrots (about 4 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup flat-leaf parsley 8 scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cucumber (about 12 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups corn, fresh or frozen (thawed) can (19 ounces) chickpeas 1 ¾ teaspoon kosher s
Classic Coleslaw The Cuisinart® Food Processor makes the preparation of this picnic favorite a breeze.
Shredded Carrot Salad with Honey-Ginger Dressing Healthy, nutritious and delicious. Makes sixteen ½-cup servings 1 cup walnut halves, shells removed 2 pounds carrots, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 ounce fresh ginger root, peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces 1½ cups plain nonfat yogurt, drained* ½ cup fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons honey 1 cup golden raisins Approximate preparation time: 20 minutes, plus 8 hours (or overnight) to drain yogurt Preheat oven to 350°F.
Classic Creamy Chicken Salad A delicious dish for a light lunch or dinner.
Eggplant Parmesan Every step of this recipe can be done in the food processor! Makes 2 pans, 13 x 9 inches,16 servings nonstick cooking spray 2½ pounds eggplant 2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour 6 to 7 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 cups Herbed Breadcrumbs (page 5) ½ cup olive oil 1 ounce Parmesan cheese 8 ounces mozzarella, well chilled 4 cups Simple Tomato Sauce (page 10) Approximate preparation time: 10 to 15 minutes plus 20 minutes for roasting eggplant and 20 minutes for baking the assembled
Roasted Pepper, Chèvre and Mozzarella CalzoneS This versatile recipe can have many substitutes. Makes 4 large or 8 small calzones, 8 servings Approximate preparation time: 1 hour for the pizza dough, 25 minutes plus 30 minutes baking and resting time 1 recipe Pizza Dough (page 13) 2 tablespoons flat parsley Preheat the oven to 400º F. Line a shallow baking sheet with foil.
Spinach Ravioli Homemade ravioli definitely takes time to make, but it is certainly well worth the effort.
Classic Meatballs A classic recipe to use for meatballs and meatloaf.
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Empanadas These empanadas are delicious served with guacamole, salsa fresca, and sour cream.
Chicken Pot Pie The ultimate comfort food. Makes one 9 x 13-inch pan, about 12 servings Approximate preparation time: 1 hour plus 50 minutes for baking 1 roasted chicken, approximately 4 pounds, Insert the large metal chopping blade into the medium work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Add the cubed chicken and pulse to roughly chop. Remove work bowl and reserve.
Braised Veal Shanks A perfect, comforting dish for a cold winter evening.
Crab Cakes A delicious treat that is easy to make for any occasion.
Ginger Glazed Carrots A great recipe for getting kids of all ages to eat their vegetables! Makes 6 cups, twelve ½-cup servings Approximate preparation time: 30 minutes 2 ounces fresh ginger 3 pounds carrots 3 tablespoons unsalted butter ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ½ 1 cup pure maple syrup tablespoon orange zest Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor and process the ginger; remove work bowl and reserve.
Vegetable Napoleon This vegetable side dish makes a beautiful presentation and will be sure to impress any crowd. Makes 8 servings Approximate preparation time: 20 minutes. 1 medium eggplant* 1 medium zucchini 1 medium onion 8 medium baby portobello mushrooms 2 medium tomatoes, ripe but firm ¹∕³ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8 3 large basil leaves ounces soft goat cheese Preheat the Cuisinart® Griddler® in the open position to High.
Stuffed Roasted Peppers These hearty peppers can also be served as a main course, and are delicious with our Simple Tomato Sauce (page10).
Mashed Potatoes Try this rich but not too sinful version of the traditional mashed potatoes.
Potato Gratin This traditional potato dish works well alongside any meat entrée. Makes 12 servings nonstick cooking spray Approximate preparation time: 15 minutes plus 50 minutes for baking and 15 minutes for resting 7 ounces Parmesan, cut into ½-inch cubes 3 large garlic cloves 1 small onion, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons unbleached, all-purpose flour 4 cups reduced-fat milk 1 tablespoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground Preheat oven to 375°F.
Classic Cuisinart® White Bread Spoil your family with homemade bread.
Classic Cuisinart® Wheat Bread The nutty flavor of whole wheat makes this bread a favorite. Makes 12 servings (one 9 x 5-inch loaf) 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar ¹∕³ cup warm water (105° to 110°F.
Crusty French Bread This recipe makes three loaves, which may be too much for your needs. You can always freeze a loaf for future use.
Challah Bread Not only a great bread for a special dinner, but also makes the best French toast.
Whole Wheat Kalamata Bread This is a great bread for sandwiches – it complements tuna or chicken salad especially well.
Sesame Dinner Rolls Fresh from the oven, warm rolls make any dinner extra special.
Buttermilk Biscuits These biscuits are so light and delicious that you will want to make them every night.
Popovers Eat the popovers hot out of the oven to fully appreciate their delicious texture. Makes 18 popovers 2¼ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour 2½ cups evaporated milk 6 large eggs 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon sea salt butter or nonstick cooking spray for pan Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes plus 45 minutes for resting and 50 minutes for baking Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor.
Chocolate Pecan Pinwheels These cookies are a delicious treat! Makes 4 dozen cookies Dough: 2¼ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons granulated sugar ½ teaspoon orange zest 1 cup (2 sticks; ½ pound) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes 4 ounces cream cheese, cold and cut into small cubes ½ cup sour cream Filling: 1 cup toasted pecans ¾ cup chocolate chips ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup light brown sugar ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon ½
Classic Cheesecake This simple recipe produces perfect cheesecake every time.
Apple Crumb Pie The adjustable slicing disc makes preparing this pie a breeze. Makes one 10-inch deep-dish pie, 8 to 12 servings Approximate preparation time: 55 to 65 minutes, including baking time ½ recipe Sweet Pâte Brisée dough (page 16) 5 large apples (golden delicious, ginger gold, or other similar apples), peeled, cored and halved juice of 2 lemons teaspoon vanilla paste* 1 ½ cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons apricot jam 1 recipe Crumb Pie Topping (below) Preheat oven to 350°F.
Banana Cream Pie Everyone will love this Southern-inspired dessert. Makes one 9-inch pie, 16 servings 1 recipe Chocolate Cookie Crust (below) 4 firm bananas ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 recipe Lightened Pastry Cream (page 64) Approximate preparation time: 50 minutes including pastry cream; allow 2 hours for chilling Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare Chocolate Cookie Crust according to recipe below.
Pastry Cream This all-purpose pastry cream is a great foundation for fresh fruit tarts – the food processor makes it easy.
Deep Chocolate Layer Cake Frost this deep and rich chocolate cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (below). Makes two 9-inch cakes (one 2- or 4-layer cake), 12 servings Approximate preparation time: 15 minutes, plus 50 minutes to bake, plus cooling time butter to prepare the pans 2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat two 9-inch round pans with butter and cut rounds of parchment paper to fit the bottoms of each pan.
Pound Cake with Pine Nuts and Olive Oil This super-rich and moist pound cake works well as a simple dessert or to serve anytime with a cup of tea or coffee.
Dessert Crêpes with Berries Crépe-making takes some practice, but once you get the technique down it is all worth it. Makes 6 servings Approximate preparation time: 30 minutes, plus resting the batter from 2 hours to overnight Sweet Crêpe Batter 3 large eggs ¾ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon table salt 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor.
Raspberry Sauce This raspberry sauce works well with many desserts – pair it with the dessert crêpes and the cheesecake. Makes 2 cups Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes 3 cups frozen raspberries, thawed 1 cup fresh raspberries 2 tablespoons granulated sugar pinch sea salt ¼ teaspoon orange zest Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Add both thawed and fresh raspberries and process for 15 seconds.
Berry Mango Smoothie A delicious smoothie full of anti-oxidants. Makes ten 1-cup servings Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes 3 medium-large ripe bananas, each broken into 4 pieces 2 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered 1 pint blueberries 1 pound frozen mango 2 cups orange peach mango juice or orange juice Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Put the bananas, strawberries, blueberries and frozen mango, in that order, into the work bowl.
Mango Sorbet This sorbet is so fast and easy in the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Makes 3 cups Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes 1 1 ¼ pound frozen mango cup simple syrup* cup lemon juice pinch salt Insert the large chopping blade into the large bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Put the mango, simple syrup, lemon juice and salt into the work bowl. Pulse 10 times using long pulses. Scrape the work bowl and then process for two minutes until smooth.
Blueberry Mint Sorbet This refreshing sorbet is perfect in the height of summer. Makes 4 cups Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes Insert the large chopping blade into the large bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Put the blueberries, 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.
