Cuisinart DLC-2007NC manual Basic Vinaigrette, Pesto, Clove garlic, Preparation 5 to 10 minutes

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Basic Vinaigrette

This basic vinaigrette is perfect for a crisp green salad.

Makes about 3/4 cup (175 ml)

1

clove garlic, peeled

1/2

teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt

2

tablespoons (25 ml) Dijon-style

1/4

teaspoon (1 ml) freshly ground pepper

 

mustard

1/3

cup (75 ml) extra virgin olive oil

1/4

cup (50 ml) wine vinegar

1/3

cup (75 ml) vegetable oil

 

 

Insert the metal blade. With the machine running, drop the garlic through the feed tube and process to chop, 10 seconds. Scrape the work bowl. Add the mustard, vinegar, salt, and pep- per. Process to combine, 10 seconds; scrape the work bowl. With the machine running, add the oils in a slow, steady stream, about 45 seconds. Process until emulsified. Refrigerate unused portions; bring to room temperature before using. Process for 10 seconds to emulsify if separation has occurred.

Note: Basic Vinaigrette may be modified by changing the flavour of the vinegar, mustard or oil. Try using fresh lemon juice and a little honey for a honey-mustard vinaigrette. Add fresh herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, or pesto for other flavour changes.

Preparation: 5 minutes

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon (15 ml):

Calories 110 (96% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 0g • fat 12 g

sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg • sod. 116mg • fiber 0g

Pesto

Our pesto is lower in fat than traditional pestos, and just as flavourful.

Makes 3/4 cup (175 ml)

1ounce (28 g) Reggiano Parmesan, cut in 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) pieces

1clove garlic

2cups (500 ml) packed fresh basil leaves, washed and dried

2 to 4 tablespoons (25 to 50 ml) extra virgin olive oil

2tablespoons (25 ml) lightly toasted pine nuts or walnuts

1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt

Insert the metal blade. With the machine running, drop the cheese down the feed tube and process to chop, about 10 seconds. Remove and reserve. With the machine running, drop the garlic clove down the feed tube; process to chop, about 5 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the work bowl. Add the basil to the work bowl. Pulse to chop, 20 to 30 times. Scrape down the sides of the work bowl. With the machine running, add the olive oil to taste in a slow drizzle. Scrape down the sides of the work bowl, add the reserved cheese, pine nuts and salt, pulse to incorporate and chop the nuts. Transfer to a jar to store. Let rest for about 30 minutes before using, to allow the flavours to blend. Refrigerate to store, with a layer of olive oil poured over the top to prevent discolouration. Keeps 5 days in the refrigerator, or may be frozen.

Preparation: 5 to 10 minutes

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Contents DLC-2007NC Cm pizzas Recommended work bowl capacity for various foodsImportant Unpacking Instructions When Removing BladeTable of Contents Operation CleaningGetting Ready Blades are sharpIntroduction Disc Operation Assembly InstructionsMachine Includes Blade OperationBe sure your hands are dry Machine FunctionsOperating Instructions On ContinuousTechniques for Chopping and Puréeing with the Metal Blade To make peanut butter and other nut butters To chop meat, poultry, fish and seafoodTo purée meat, poultry, fish and seafood To chop nutsTo make pastry To beat egg whitesTo whip cream To make crumbs and crumb crustsPreparing Food for Slicing and Shredding Removing Practicing Slicing ShreddingSliced or Shredded Food Slicing and Shredding Cheese Slicing Meat PoultryTechniques for Kneading Yeast Dough with the Dough Blade Rising Adding liquidsKneading bread dough Kneading sweet doughMotor stops Dough doesn’t clean inside of work bowlDough feels tough after kneading Soft dough or liquid leaks onto base of food processorMotor slows down Problems and Solutions with Typical Sweet DoughsExtreme cases, it could take an hour TEN Year Full Warranty on MotorPage Recipe Table of Contents 2 tablespoons 25 ml extra virgin olive oil AppetizersFresh Tomato and Corn Salsa HummusTeaspoon 3 ml dry cilantro Jalapeño Jack WafersCm pieces Seeded Cup 175 ml all-purpose flourVegetarian Potato and Split Pea Soup SoupsPepper GazpachoCut into1-inch 2.5 cm pieces Classic Cuisinart White Bread BreadsTo make dough Pecan Sticky BunsTo make topping / assemble buns Flour Sesame Dinner RollsBasic Pizza Dough Teaspoon 5 ml waterCranberry Orange Bread Basic Mayonnaise Sauces and DressingsLemon juice Pinch of cayenne Teaspoon 5 ml wine vinegar Preparation 5 to 10 minutes Basic VinaigrettePesto Clove garlicSimple Tomato Sauce Cranberry Relish with Toasted WalnutsChocolate Lindt, Callebaut Chocolate SauceTablespoons 25 ml superfine or bar sugar Ounces 113 g good quality milkEast-West Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Pasta EntréesCup 50 ml slivered almonds, lightly toasted Salmon and Pesto Potatoes 2 cup 375 ml water Hearty Turkey Chili Cincinnati StylePesto, Cheese & Fresh Tomato Pizza PizzaFrench Cut Green Beans with Shallots SidesSavoury Sweet Potatoes with Onions & Currants Green onions, trimmed, cut to fit feed tube Asian Slaw with Peanut DressingSmall 4 ounce 113 g red bell Drain the onions and squeeze dry. Discard the soaking liquid Cup 125 ml drained nonfat plain yogurtRoasted Garlic Parmesan Twice Baked Potatoes As Heath brand DessertsToffee Brownies Double Chocolate Chunk CookiesDark Chocolate Ganache Truffles Basic Cheesecake White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Carrot CakeCup 125 ml golden raisins Just combinedBasic Flaky Pastry Dough Quartered Deep Dish Pear and Apple PieAll-purpose flour Each, peeled, coredIB-5053-CAN

DLC-2007NC specifications

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