Cuisinart TCS-60 To 1-1/2 pounds florets, Broccoli, To 1-1/2 pounds spears, Brussels 4 pounds

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Food

Quantity/Yield

Steaming Time

Cook’s Notes

Vegetables

 

 

 

 

• Choose bunches with deep strong

 

 

 

1 to 1-1/2 pounds florets

8 - 10 minutes (crispy)

color (emerald green to green with

 

 

Broccoli

purple) and tight florets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 to 1-1/2 pounds spears

10 - 16 minutes

• If steaming for salads, steam until

 

 

 

 

 

 

(use both trays for larger amounts)

 

broccoli just turns bright green;

 

 

 

 

refresh immediately in iced water and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

drain before using.

 

 

 

 

 

• Smaller sprouts are more tender;

 

 

 

 

 

look for small, bright green compact

 

 

Brussels

1-1/4 pounds

10 -15 minutes

heads.

 

 

Sprouts

• Slice off bottom, peel off outer leaves,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

then cut an “x” in the bottom of each

 

 

 

 

 

sprout.

 

 

 

Whole baby carrots, 1 or 2 pounds

16 - 20 minutes

• Peel and slice or julienne carrots.

 

 

 

 

Cut carrots

 

 

 

 

10 - 12 minutes

• For ease, use Cuisinart® Food

 

 

Carrots

1 pound sliced

Processor 4 mm slicing disc or

 

 

2 pounds sliced

14 - 16 minutes

 

 

 

3 mm julienne disc.

 

 

 

1 pound julienned

7 - 10 minutes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(use both trays for larger amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 ounces, trimmed and cut into florets

10 - 13 minutes

• Choose cauliflower with compact

 

 

 

1 to 1-1/2 pounds, trimmed,

15 - 18 minutes

florets, and no discoloration of florets

 

 

Cauliflower

cut into florets

 

or leaves.

 

 

 

Whole head, leaves trimmed

18 - 22 minutes

• Broccoflower (a hybrid of cauliflower

 

 

 

and broccoli) will require cooking

 

 

 

(use both trays for larger amounts)

 

times similar to cauliflower.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corn

3 - 4 ears fresh corn

9 - 12 minutes

• 4 ears in each steamer tray

 

 

 

on the Cob

6 - 8 ears fresh corn

11 - 15 minutes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Select crisp, slender bright green

 

 

Green Beans,

1 pound

10 - 12 minutes

beans.

 

 

• Best when steamed until crisp-tender.

 

 

French cut

 

 

 

 

1-1/2 pounds

12 - 15 minutes

• If beans are to be used for a salad,

 

 

(string beans/

 

 

2 pounds

14 - 16 minutes

steam until just bright green, refresh

 

 

wax beans)

 

 

immediately with iced water, and

 

 

 

(use both trays for larger amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

drain completely before dressing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Turbo Convection Steamer Unpacking Instructions Special Cordset InstructionsTable of Contents Features and BenefitsIntroduction PartsUsing the Rice Bowl Operating TechniquesDescaling the Steamer Cleaning and StorageUseful Hints Steaming Guide Black Beans Black-eyed PeasCups white rice + 3-1/4 cups liquid = Cups cooked rice Quinoa Cup quinoa + 2 cups liquid =Cups quinoa Cup wild rice + 2 cups liquid = Wild Rice Cups cooked riceTo 1-1/2 pounds florets BroccoliTo 1-1/2 pounds spears Brussels 4 poundsMinutes Beans Diagonal cut Minutes Immediately with iced water, thenMinutes Trim tips and tops Minutes Choose crisp, bright green pea pods Sugar SnapDark meat. The internal temperature ClamsRecipes Steamed Spinach Dumplings Our meatless version of this Dim Sum specialtySpinach Sauce for Steamed Vegetables Chicken or Seafood Dipping Sauce for DumplingsTry this Dipping Sauce as a marinade for chicken or salmon Sweet Potatoes with Fennel White and Sweet Potato Salad with Dill DressingThis salad may be served warm or chilled White Bean SaladBrown RICE, Chicken & Broccoli Salad Easy, healthy, but good enough to serve when entertaining Chicken and Roasted Pepper RouladesTuscan Chicken This whole meal is ready in less than an hourSteamed Sole or Flounder Rolls Quick, simple way to prepare fishUse of plastic wrap makes cleanup easy Lemon Ginger Fish FilletsSalmon & Asparagus Wraps Nice entrée for entertainingChicken with Pesto and Shredded Carrots OLD BAY Steamed Shrimp DinnerAdd a green salad and crusty bread to complete the meal Brown Rice & BLACK-EYED Peas with Marinated Vegetables Mocha Créme BrûléeCranberry Poached Pears Delicious served with vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurtYear Limited Warranty Before Returning Your Cuisinart ProductCoffeemakers Food Toaster Ovens Blenders Cookware Ice Cream

TCS-60 specifications

The Cuisinart TCS-60 is an innovative and versatile 3-in-1 multicooker designed to elevate your cooking experience. Ideal for a variety of culinary tasks, this kitchen appliance offers the functionalities of a slow cooker, rice cooker, and steamer. Its compact yet spacious design makes it a perfect addition to any kitchen, delivering exceptional performance without taking up too much counter space.

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