Cuisinart Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor manual Food Operation/Technique Comments/Notes

Food	Operation/Technique	Comments/Notes
Ginger root, fresh	Chop. Pulse to break up, then process	Peel first; cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces or slices. Scrape work bowl sides
	continuously on chop to reach desired	and bottom as needed. Up to 4 ounces.
	consistency.
Green onions, scallions	Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.	Trim and cut into 3⁄4 inch pieces.
Herbs, fresh	Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.	Rinse and dry completely. Remove leaves from stems to chop.
Horseradish	Chop.	Peel first. Cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces. Process up to 4 ounces at a time.
Leeks	Chop.	Trim off root end and tough outer skin. Wash thoroughly to remove
		sand and grit; dry completely. Cut in 1⁄2-inch pieces.
Meats	Chop. Pulse to chop, or process continuously	Uncooked meats should be cold, but not frozen; cut up to 8 ounces
	to purée (add liquid as needed).	into 1⁄2-inch pieces, trimmed of gristle and soft fat; some hard fat may
		remain. Cooked meats can be cold or warm; cut up to 8 ounces in
		1⁄2-inch pieces. Add liquid (water, broth or from cooking) as needed to
		process to purée consistency.
Mushrooms	Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.	Choose firm, fresh mushrooms. Cut into quarters or even-size pieces,
		no larger than 3⁄4 inch.
Nuts	Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.	Toast nuts first for maximum flavor. Allow to cool completely
	before chopping.
Olives	Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.	Use only pitted olives. Drain well for best results.
Onions	Chop. Pulse 5-10 times to chop to desired size.	Peel; cut into 3⁄4-inch or smaller pieces of similar size.
Peppercorns	Grind. Pulse first, then process continuously	Combine peppercorns with dried herbs or spices or coarse salt to
	until desired consistency.	create rubs and seasonings. Hard peppercorns may scratch work
		bowl and lid.*
Peppers, fresh	Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.	Core, seed and cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces. Do not overprocess.
Seeds, dried berries	Grind. Pulse to break up, then process	Coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, sesame, poppy, and juniper berries.
	continuously to desired consistency.
Shallots	Chop. Pulse 5-10 times to chop to desired	Peel first; cut into quarters, or pieces no larger than 3⁄4-inch.
	consistency.
Vegetables, cooked	Chop. Pulse 5-10 times to chop, then	Cook vegetables until tender. Process to a smooth purée for baby
	process continuously until desired consistency	food or sauces; may need to add liquid for consistency.
	is reached.

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