Cuisinart DLC-2009CHB manual Potato and Leek Gratin

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Melt butter in a 3¾-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add zest mixture, juice and vinegar. Bring to a boil and add carrots. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until carrots are tender and glazed, about 13 to 16 minutes.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 144 (17% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 1g • fat 3g • sat. fat 2g

• chol. 8mg • sod. 46mg • calc. 49mg • fiber 3g

Potato and Leek Gratin

Leeks grow in very sandy soil, so wash thoroughly to remove all grit before using.

Makes 12 servings

nonstick cooking spray

1pound leeks, cleaned well, tough outer layer removed, trimmed to about an inch of green above the white bulb, cut into 1-inch lengths

2tablespoons unsalted butter

3ounces good quality white bread

1½ ounces Reggiano Parmigiano, cut into ½-inch pieces

6ounces Gruyère (not processed)

2¼ pounds russet or gold potatoes, peeled, cut flat at ends

1can (12 ounces) evaporated skimmed milk, not reconstituted 1¼ cups lowfat milk

½ cup heavy cream

¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1teaspoon kosher salt

Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Spray a shallow 2½-quart ovenproof casserole dish with cooking spray. Cut a sheet of aluminum foil large enough to cover the casserole, spray one side of the foil with cooking spray and set aside.

Insert the metal blade. Place leeks in work bowl and pulse to chop, about 10 pulses. In a medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the leeks, and cook over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes until they are light caramel in color. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

Wipe out work bowl to dry. Add the bread to the work bowl and pulse to achieve coarse crumbs, about 20 to 25 pulses. With the machine running, drop the remaining butter down the small feed tube and process until the crumbs are medium and the butter is evenly distributed, about 30 seconds. Remove and reserve. With the machine running, drop the Parmesan down the small feed tube and process to chop finely, 10 to 15 seconds; leave in work bowl.

Insert the shredding disc; shred the Gruyère using medium pressure. Add one half cup of the cheeses to the breadcrumb mixture, reserve. Remove and reserve the remaining cheeses.

Insert the slicing disc. Use medium pressure to slice the potatoes. Neatly layer 1⁄3 of the potato slices in the bottom of the casserole. Top with half of the grated cheeses and half

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Contents DLC-2009CHB Food Capacity Recommended work bowl capacity for various foodsImportant Unpacking Instructions Contents Operation Getting ReadyGeneral Introduction Disc Operation Blade OperationOn Continuous Machine FunctionsTechniques for Chopping and Puréeing with the Metal Blade To chop meat, poultry and seafood To beat egg whites Cabbage and iceberg lettuce Round fruits and vegetablesWhole peppers are an exception Large fruits like pineappleFrench-cut green beans Remove the slicing or shredding discLong fruits and vegetables Small amounts of foodUncooked meat and poultry Cooked meat and poultrySalami and other sausages Proofing the yeast Using the right bladeMachine capacity Measuring the flourShaping, finishing and baking Kneading bread doughKneading sweet dough RisingIf dough doesn’t rise If dough doesn’t clean inside of work bowlIf soft dough or liquid leaks onto base of food processor If motor stopsCleaning and Storage For Your Safety Before Returning Your Cuisinart Product Recipe Notes RecipesFresh Tomato and Corn Salsa AppetizersGreek Spread Creamy Guacamole Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper SpreadSpinach, Feta and Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms Turkey Sausage and Sun-Dried Tomato Puff Pastry Pinwheels Hummus Gazpacho SoupsButternut Squash Soup with Leeks Caramelized Five Onion Soup Vegetarian Potato and Split Pea Soup Basic Mayonnaise Sauces and DressingsPesto Tartar SauceSun-Dried Tomato Tapenade Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Simple Tomato SauceChocolate Sauce with Variations Asian Slaw with Peanut Dressing Cup golden raisins Shredded Carrot Salad with Honey-Ginger DressingCup walnut halves, shells removed Pounds carrots, peeled, cut into 2-inch piecesCapered Tuna Spread Creamy Chèvre and Peppercorn Dressing Lemony Honey Dijon VinaigretteCup extra virgin olive oil Herbed Balsamic Vinaigrette Challah Braid BreadsCup unsalted butter, melted Pecan Sticky Buns Sesame Dinner Rolls Stollen Cheese BreadCup powdered sugar Cup raisinsCup slivered almonds, divided also used in filling Cup plus 1 tablespoon nonfat milkPackage active dry yeast Tablespoon granulated sugar ¹⁄ ³ Classic Cuisinart White BreadClassic Cuisinart Wheat Bread Package active dry yeast Teaspoons granulated sugar ¹⁄ ³Package active dry yeast Teaspoon granulated sugar Pizza DoughCup warm water 105-115F Cup granulated sugar Cranberry-Orange BreadCarrot-Raisin Muffins Lowfat Banana Nut Bread¹⁄ ³ Cup walnut halves, shells removed Strips orange zest Mocha-Pecan Coffee CakeCup firmly packed dark brown sugar Jalapeño Cornbread Almond-Pear Bread Cilantro-Lime ButterTo make bread Variations Popovers with VariationsPounds carrots, peeled, cut to fit feed tube vertically SidesFrench Cut Green Beans with Shallots Glazed CarrotsPotato and Leek Gratin Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Twice Baked Potatoes Chili Lime Chicken with Grilled Pineapple and Zucchini EntréesGreek Burgers with Feta and Olive Tapenade Roasted Pork Loin with Apple Onion and Dried Plum Stuffing Salmon and Pesto Potatoes Pesto, Cheese and Fresh Tomato Pizza PizzaHazelnut Butter Cookies DessertsLemon Ginger Biscotti Cup almond toffee bits such as Heath brand Makes 16 browniesDouble Chocolate Chunk Cookies Peach Melba Crisp Apple Kuchen Basic Cheesecake Double Chocolate Variation Basic Flaky Pastry DoughDeep Dish Pear and Apple Pie Page Page IB-8044 Version no DLC2009CHB IB-8044

DLC-2009CHB specifications

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