Cuisinart DLC-2007 manual Creamy Tarragon Vidalias

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Insert the metal blade. Pulse to chop the peanuts, about 10 times. Remove and reserve. With the machine running, drop the garlic and ginger down the feed tube to chop, about 5 seconds. Scrape the work bowl; process 5 seconds longer. Add the peanut butter, sugar, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and tamari. Process until smooth, about 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the work bowl. With the machine running, add the sesame oil in a steady stream through the feed tube; process until emulsified, about 10 to 15 seconds. Remove and reserve. The dress- ing may be made several days ahead. Cover well and refrigerate. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature before using.

Clean the work bowl. Insert the shredding disc. Arrange the radishes in the feed tube, cut side down. Use medium pressure to shred. Arrange the carrots horizontally in the feed tube. Use medium pressure to shred. Insert the trimmed and peeled broccoli stem in the small feed tube; use medium pressure to shred. Transfer the shredded vegetables and reserved broccoli florets to a large bowl. Insert the slicing disc. Arrange the green onions in the small feed tube. Use light pressure to slice. Arrange the peppers in the large feed tube, cut side down; use medium pressure to slice. Arrange the Napa cabbage in the feed tube, cut side down.

Use medium pressure to slice. Arrange the bok choy in the feed tube; use medium pressure to slice. Transfer the sliced vegetables to the bowl with the other vegetables. Add the snow peas and toss the vegetables to combine. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat well. Garnish with reserved chopped peanuts.

Note: You may turn this into an Asian pasta salad by doubling the dressing ingredients and adding cooked pasta (6 ounces dry, cooked according to package directions).

Preparation: 10 minutes plus 30 minutes resting time for the dressing; 10 – 15 minutes for the vegetables.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 125 (45% from fat) • carb. 18g • pro. 6g • fat 9g

sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 534mg • fiber 3g

Creamy Tarragon Vidalias

Serve alongside a roasted tenderloin of beef.

Makes 3 cups

3/4 cup water

1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup rice wine vinegar

1-1/2 pounds Vidalia onions, or any other sweet onion such as WallaWalla, Oso, Rio, Maui, or Texas 1015, peeled and cut in half vertically

1/2 cup drained nonfat plain yogurt *

1/4 cup mayonnaise, p.29, or purchased low fat mayonnaise

1teaspoon dried tarragon 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper

In a small non-aluminum saucepan, bring the water, sugar and rice wine vinegar to a boil. Boil until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

Insert the medium slicing disc. Arrange the onions flat side down in the large feed tube and process to slice. Remove to a large glass bowl, and toss with the cooled sugar and vinegar mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, turning the onions every few hours.

Drain the onions and squeeze dry. Discard the soaking liquid.

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Contents DLC-2007 Recommended work bowl capacity for various foods When Important Unpacking InstructionsRemoving Blade Table of Contents Cleaning Getting ReadyBlades are sharp. Handle them carefully OperationIntroduction Assembly Instructions Machine IncludesBlade Operation Disc OperationPress the OFF button when finished Machine FunctionsOperating Instructions On ContinuousTechniques for Chopping and Puréeing with the Metal Blade To chop meat, poultry, fish and seafood To purée meat, poultry, fish and seafoodTo chop nuts To make peanut butter and other nut buttersTo make crumbs and crumb crusts To whip creamTo make pastry Preparing Food for Slicing and Shredding Removing Practicing Slicing ShreddingSliced or Shredded Food Slicing Meat Poultry Slicing and Shredding CheeseTechniques for Kneading Yeast Dough with the Dough Blade Typical Bread Dough Problems and Solutions Dough doesn’t clean inside of work bowl Dough feels tough after kneadingSoft dough or liquid leaks onto base of food processor Motor stopsCleaning and Storage Full TEN-YEAR Warranty on Motor Processor is about to be usedCalifornia Residents only If either of the above two options doesRecipe Table of Contents Fresh Tomato and Corn Salsa AppetizersHummus Jalapeño Jack Wafers Cup all-purpose flourSeeded Tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 teaspoon dry cilantroVegetarian Potato and Split Pea Soup SoupsSmall garlic clove, peeled 3 cups water Gazpacho PepperInto 1-inch pieces Medium tomatoes, coredBreads Classic White BreadTeaspoons sugar Cup warm water 105 115FPecan Sticky Buns Teaspoon cinnamonTo make dough To make topping / assemble bunsSesame Dinner Rolls Basic Pizza DoughCranberry Orange Bread Sauces and Dressings Basic MayonnaiseBasic Vinaigrette PestoCup extra virgin olive oil Cup wine vinegar Cup vegetable oil Teaspoon kosher saltCranberry Relish with Toasted Walnuts Simple Tomato SaucePieces Juices Al, to taste, for a spicier sauceChocolate Sauce East-West Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Pasta EntréesCup slivered almonds, lightly toasted Salmon and Pesto Potatoes Teaspoons Pesto, pHearty Turkey Chili Cincinnati Style Tablespoon good quality olive oil Tablespoons chili powderPizza Pesto, Cheese & Fresh Tomato PizzaSides French Cut Green Beans with ShallotsSavory Sweet Potatoes with Onions & Currants Bitter white pith removedAsian Slaw with Peanut Dressing Green onions, trimmed, cut to fit feed tubeCreamy Tarragon Vidalias Roasted Garlic Parmesan Twice Baked Potatoes Olive oilDesserts Toffee BrowniesDouble Chocolate Chunk Cookies Late, broken into 1/2-inch piecesDark Chocolate Ganache Truffles Basic Cheesecake Carrot Cake Set asideJust combined White Chocolate Cream Cheese FrostingBasic Flaky Pastry Dough Inch pieces, well chilled1/2-inch pieces, well chilled Chilled Tablespoons ice waterDeep Dish Pear and Apple Pie IB-3941B

DLC-2007 specifications

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