INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET Traditional to Gourmet Cook Book Livre de recettes traditionnelles et gastronomiques Inclus! Slow Cooker For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, including the following: 14. Do not operate slow cooker in water or under running water. CONTENTS 15. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods to a heated pot. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 16.
Assembly Instructions • To use your Cuisinart Slow Cooker: ® 1. Carefully unpack the Slow Cooker. 2. Rinse the ceramic pot and glass lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse well and dry thoroughly. 3. Wipe all interior and exterior surfaces of the Slow Cooker base with a soft, damp cloth. After setting time, timer display and On/Off indicator will still flash. Please proceed to setting the cooking mode. 8. Setting Cooking Modes. Set the desired cooking modes by pressing High, Low or Simmer setting.
Cooking Guidelines Three cooking modes, Simmer, Low and High, give you the opportunity to prepare a wider variety of dishes. You can adapt many recipes to slow down the cooking time, or speed it up, to coordinate meals to your schedule. You will usually want to use the Simmer or Low setting for recipes that cook longer. If you’re starting a dish later in the day, select the High setting to ensure that your food is cooked, warm, and ready when you’d like to eat. Setting Guidelines Recipes Program Temp.
Introduction ◆ Table of Contents ◆ Tips & Hints Get ready to slow down and enjoy meals! 9 - 11 Your Cuisinart® Slow Cooker is designed to have Important Guidelines your favourite one-pot recipes ready and waiting for you. Slow cooking is a traditional method that tenderizes meats and melds flavours to produce delicious family dinners 12 Suggested Foods 13 Starters/Beverages/Miscellaneous and easy, relaxing suppers with friends. 16 - 18 You can even prepare desserts in your Slow Cooker.
Tips & Hints ◆ › B efore food is added, the ceramic pot may be lightly coated with cooking spray so cooked foods release more easily. › Root vegetables such as carrots and potatoes will take longer to cook. Either cut the pieces smaller or place on bottom of Slow Cooker. Baby carrots, for example, may take longer than other vegetables. › Ground meats and uncooked sausages should always be browned and drained before adding to Slow Cooker.
To adapt your own recipes to the Slow Cooker: › F or most recipes, reduce the cooking liquid by at least 50% (soups are the Important Guidelines ◆ exception). Liquids do not evaporate as they do in traditional cooking, and you often will end up with more liquid than when you began. › I n 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.
Recipes Suggested Foods ◆ ■ 15 Meats Beef/Veal: Choose cuts that are full of flavour and benefit from braising. › Arm pot roast › Beef brisket or corned beef brisket › Beef short ribs Starters/Beverages/Miscellaneous › Spinach, Gruyère & Artichoke Dip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 › Mulled Cider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 › Irish Oatmeal . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spinach, Gruyère & Artichoke Dip Entrees & Sauces › Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . › Penne Lasagna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . › Red Beans & Sausage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . › Macaroni with Four Cheeses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Mulled Cider Irish Oatmeal Makes 2 quarts (1.9 L) Makes 4 servings quarts (1.9 L) fresh, unpasteurized apple cider 3 slices peeled, fresh ginger, each about the size of a quarter 2 whole cinnamon sticks ½ whole orange, unpeeled, sliced ¼ cup (50 ml) brown sugar 1 teaspoon (5 ml) whole cloves ½ teaspoon (2 ml) whole allspice berries Place all ingredients in the ceramic pot of a Cuisinart® Slow Cooker. Stir to mix. Cover and press the On/Off button to turn the unit on.
Spanish Bean Soup with Chorizo Caramelized Onion Soup Makes about 6 cups (1.5 L) Makes 8 cups (2 L) ¼ 1 8 3 pound (125 g) dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 6 ounces (170 g) onions, chopped ¼ teaspoon (1 ml) saffron threads small ham hock (8-10 ounces [227-283 g]) or leftover ham bone 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped ounces (227 g) new potatoes (1 to 1½-inch size [2.5-3.8 cm]), halved or quartered 6 cups (1.
Sausage & Lentil Soup with Tortellini Classic Split Pea Soup Makes 8 servings Makes 8 cups (2 L) 2 cloves garlic, peeled 6 8 ounces (227 g) onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces cups (1.5 L) chicken stock (page 24) 1 celery rib, top off, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces 12-ounce (340 g) ham hock (or roasted turkey leg) 1 ounces (340 g) waxy potatoes, cut into ½-inch (1.
Brown Beef Stock Chicken Stock Makes 8 cups (2 L) Makes 6 cups (1.5 L) 2½ pounds (1.1 kg) beef and/or veal bones 1 pound (500 g) beef chuck or other stew beef, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes 2 large carrots, peeled, cut into 3-inch (7.5 cm) lengths 2 ribs celery, cut into 3-inch (7.5 cm) lengths 2 large onions, peeled and quartered 3 1 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive or vegetable oil pounds (1.
White Chili with Chicken Beef Chili for a Crowd Makes 8 servings Makes 8 cups (2 L) cooking spray ½ red pepper, cored, seeded, chopped pound (250 g) white beans 1½ teaspoons (7 ml) ground cumin 1½ teaspoons (7 ml) good quality olive oil ½ green pepper, cored, seeded, chopped cooking spray 1 teaspoon (5 ml) oregano ¾ ½ yellow pepper, cored, seeded, chopped tablespoon (15 ml) good quality olive oil ¾ teaspoon (3.
Heart Smart Turkey Chili Veal Stew with Mushrooms & Artichokes Makes about 9 cups (2.25 L) 1 3 teaspoon (5 ml) + 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil, divided pounds (1.5 kg) lean ground turkey (7% fat) Makes about 8 cups (2 L) 1 teaspoon (5 ml) oregano 2 cans (14 ounces [397 g] each) diced tomatoes ½ cup (125 ml) all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon (3.75 ml) kosher salt red bell pepper, cut into 1½ x ¼-inch (3.8 x 0.6 cm) strips ¾ teaspoon (3.
Mediterranean Seafood Stew Chicken Cacciatore Makes 4 servings ¼ pound (125 g) small new potatoes, skin on, whole ¼ cup (50 ml) chopped parsley leaves grated zest of one orange 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 bay leaf 1 large onion, peeled, cut into quarters, with root ends intact (to hold it together) ¼ teaspoon (1 ml) fennel seeds ¼ teaspoon (1 ml) peppercorns 3 whole sprigs of fresh parsley (stems and leaves) 1 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil can (14 ounces [397 g]
Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic Barbecue Beef Brisket This is a multi-step process, but well worth the effort. Because brisket is chilled after cooking, it allows you to remove excess fat, and makes slicing easier. Makes 6 to 8 servings Makes 4 to 6 servings pounds (1.
Barbecue Sauce Dilled Pot Roast Makes 4 to 6 servings Makes 4 cups (1 L) 2 teaspoons (10 ml) unsalted butter 1 cup (250 ml) finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, peeled, finely chopped 2 cups (500 ml) tomato ketchup 1 cup (250 ml) water ¼ cup (50 ml) tomato paste (salt-free) ¼ cup (50 ml) cider vinegar ¹∕³ ¹∕³ 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce ¹∕³ ½ cup (75 ml) all-purpose flour 2 cloves garlic, peeled teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dill seed ¼ teaspoon (1 ml
Corned Beef with Vegetables Serves 4 to 6 First Cooking Pour cooking liquid into a Cuisinart® 6-quart (5.7 L) 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. To serve, cut meat in thin slices and surround with vegetables. Serve the flavourful broth on the side.
Pulled Pork Barbecue Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks with White Beans Makes 5 cups (1.25 L) Makes 4 to 6 servings 2½ ¾ ½ ½ pounds (1.1 kg) bone-in country-style spare ribs ½ teaspoon (3.
Penne Lasagna Lightly coat the interior of the ceramic pot of a Cuisinart® Slow Cooker with cooking spray. Using ¹∕³ of the pasta mixture, make a layer on the bottom of the insert. Spread meat mixture evenly over pasta. Cover with ½ the cheese mixture. Makes 6 cups (1.
½ Red Beans & Sausage Macaroni with Four Cheeses Makes 4 servings Makes 6 cups (1.
Tomato Sauce New Potatoes with Rosemary Makes about 8 cups (2 L) Makes 6 servings 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 can plum (Italian) tomatoes (35 ounces [992 g]) 2 pounds (1 kg) new potatoes, washed but left whole 2 ½ pound (250 g) onions, peeled, finely chopped 2 cups (500 ml) tomato purée, salt-free if available 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil ¼ 6 ounces (170 g) carrots, peeled, chopped 1½ tablespoons (25 ml) salt-free tomato paste 1½ tablespoons (25 ml) fi
Warm Baked Potato Salad Party Potatoes Makes 8 servings This salad may be assembled and served while potatoes are warm, or chilled to serve later. Makes 6 cups (1.
Corn Pudding Ratatouille Makes 6 to 8 servings cooking spray 3 tablespoons (45 ml) yellow cornmeal 2 teaspoons (10 ml) unsalted butter ¾ teaspoon (3.75 ml) salt ½ cup (125 ml) chopped onion (about one small onion) ¾ teaspoon (3.75 ml) freshly ground pepper to taste 3 cups (750 ml) cut corn, fresh or frozen, thawed and patted dry, divided 2-4 drops hot sauce 1 quart (0.
Roasted Beet Salad Succotash Makes 6 servings Makes about 6 servings 1 can (14 ounces [397 g]) diced tomatoes, drained, ¼ cup (50 ml) juice reserved pound (250 g) zucchini, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces ½ tablespoon (7 ml) instant tapioca ½ teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt red pepper, (8 ounce [227 g]) cored, seeded and diced into ½-inch (1.25 cm) pieces ¼ teaspoon (1 ml) freshly ground pepper ¼ teaspoon (1 ml) thyme 2 pounds (907 g) fresh beets 1½ tablespoons (22.
Sweet Potatoes & Apples Vegetable Tian Makes 10 servings Makes 8 servings 8 ounces (227 g) fresh breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt ½ cup (125 ml) parsley leaves, chopped ½ teaspoon (2 ml) freshly ground pepper 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1 ½ small onion, peeled, quartered and cut into ¼-inch (0.6 cm) slices ounce (15 ml) Parmesan cheese, grated pound (340 g) all-purpose potatoes in their skins, washed, cut into ¹∕8-inch (0.
Ginger Poached Pears Honey Yogurt Cream No time to fuss with dessert – here is one to fix and forget. Served chilled it is an easy, do-ahead dessert that is healthy too. Makes about 1 cup (250 ml) Makes 4 servings juice of 1 lemon 1 can ginger ale 2 strips lemon peel, 2 x ½" (5 x 1.
2 Stewed Rhubarb Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake Makes 4 cups (1 L) Makes one 6-inch (15 cm) cheesecake pounds (1 kg) fresh rhubarb stalks, washed and dried 1 cup (250 ml) granulated sugar Slice rhubarb ¼ to ½-inch (1.25 to 2.5 cm) thick. Place rhbarb in the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart® Slow Cooker and stir in the sugar. Let at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours, until the rhubarb gives up liquid. Press the On/Off button to turn unit on.
Applesauce Apricot Almond Bread Pudding Makes about 5 cups (1.25 L) 3 1 pounds (1.5 kg) red apples*, washed sugar, optional cinnamon, optional lemon, juiced Core apples, but do not peel. Cut into 2-inch (5 cm) chunks. Mix lemon juice with enough water to make 1 cup (250 ml). Add the apples and water mixture to Cuisinart® Slow Cooker. Cover and press the On/Off button to turn the unit on. Set time to 4 hours and press Low; Slow Cooker will automatically switch to Warm until ready to serve.
Chocolate Pudding Cake Winter Fruit Crisp Makes 8 to 10 servings 1 teaspoon (5 ml) unsalted butter, room temperature ¼ cup (50 ml) unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract ¾ cup (175 ml) granulated sugar, divided ¹∕³ cup (75 ml) packed light brown sugar ¾ cup (175 ml) all-purpose flour 5 tablespoons (75 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder, divided ¹∕³ cup (75 ml) chopped pecans, lightly toasted ¾ teaspoon (175 ml) espresso powder 1½ teaspoons (7 ml) baking powder 1 cup (2
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