Cuisinart 10ce114829 Appetizers, White & Sweet Hash Brown Potatoes, Crab Cakes, Variations, ¹∕³

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1tablespoon granulated sugar

½ teaspoon salt

2large eggs

½cup reduced-fat milk

1

teaspoon pure vanilla extract

3tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and brought to room temperature

½cup lowfat plain yogurt

1.Preheat the Cuisinart® GreenGourmet® Electric 14-inch Skillet to 350ºF..

2.Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a medium mixing bowl..

3.Beat eggs into milk with a whisk or spoon, pour in butter and yogurt, and stir

to combine.. Make a hole in the center of the flour mixture; pour the liquid in, stirring gently until the batter has just come together (it will have some lumps).. Do not over-beat or the pancakes will be tough..

4.For each pancake, pour a scant ¼-cup batter into Skillet (you will get 6 pancakes per batch).. Cook 3 minutes or until bubbles have formed on tops, and bottoms are lightly browned.. Turn pancakes and cook other sides until done, about 1½ or 2 minutes more.. Repeat with remaining batter..

Variations

Blueberry pancakes: toss 1 cup berries with 1 tablespoon flour from recipe.. Stir in gently after blending batter..

Pecan pancakes: add ½ to ²∕³-cup chopped, toasted pecans to batter..

Nutritional information per pancake:

Calories 102 (36% from fat) • carb. 13g • pro. 3g • fat 4g • sat. fat 2g

• chol. 44mg • sod. 243mg • calc. 107mg • fiber 0g

White & Sweet Hash Brown Potatoes

A nice twist on a classic breakfast dish, you can also add leftover cooked

vegetables or meat into the mix.

Makes about 3 cups

2tablespoons unsalted butter (extra virgin olive oil may be used as a substitute)

1

pound russet potatoes, peeled, cut in ½-inch dice

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pound sweet potatoes, peeled, cut in ½-inch dice

½cup chopped onion

3green onions, trimmed and sliced (include some of the flavorful green part)

¾teaspoon kosher salt

½teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½teaspoon dried thyme

2

teaspoons chopped parsley, for garnish

1.Preheat the Cuisinart® GreenGourmet® Electric 14-inch Skillet to 300°F; add butter to melt..

2.Toss the potatoes, onions, salt, pepper and thyme together in a large mixing bowl.. Adding a little at a time, sauté the potato/onion mixture until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes..

3.Cover Skillet and turn heat to 350°F; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring half-way through.. Remove cover; stir..

4.Garnish with parsley and serve..

Nutritional information per serving (½ cup):

Calories 124 (28% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 2g • fat 4g • sat. fat 2g

• chol. 10mg • sod. 311mg • calc. 29mg • fiber 2g

APPETIZERS

Crab Cakes

Fresh crab is ideal, but a high-quality canned or frozen version works well too.

Makes sixteen crab cakes

16 ounces lump crabmeat

1½ teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

1large red bell pepper, cut into small dice

1jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

4green onions (include some of the flavorful green part), chopped (about ¹∕³ cup)

1

garlic clove, finely chopped

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CSK-250, 10ce114829 specifications

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