Cuisinart BFP-703A Whipped Cream, Chicken STIR-FRY, Potatoes AU Gratin, Shredded Carrots Zucchini

WHIPPED CREAM

Makes 1 cup

1cup whipping cream

1tablespoon sugar

1teaspoon vanilla extract

Place cream in SmartPower Duet food processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on work bowl and press “On” button. Process on food processor speed until cream begins to thicken, about 30 seconds. Add sugar and vanilla. Continue processing until cream is thickened, about 30 seconds. Press “Off” button.

Nutritional information per tablespoon: Calories 115 (86% from fat) • carbo. 3g

•prot. 1g • fat 11g • sat. fat 7g

•chol. 41mg • sod. 11mg

CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Makes 4 servings

1450g boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1medium garlic clove, peeled

12.5cm piece fresh ginger, peeled

2small carrots, peeled, cut to fit feed tube horizontally

1120g mushrooms, stems trimmed

6medium spring onions, trimmed, cut into 2.5cm pieces

1small zucchini, cut to fit feed tube vertically

1medium red pepper, cored, seeded, cut into rectangles to fit feed tube

6tablespoons vegetable oil,

divided

2teaspoons cornstarch

2teaspoons cold water

1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken

broth

2tablespoons soy sauce 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Cut chicken breasts in half. Roll each half into a cylinder and wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze until chicken is hard to the touch, but is still easily pierced with a sharp knife.

Place garlic and ginger in the SmartPower Duet Food Processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on the work bowl and press the “On” button. Process on food processor speed until minced, about 10 seconds. Remove and reserve. Insert the shredding disc. Pack carrots in the feed tube and shred. Remove and reserve. Insert the slicing disc and slice mushrooms, spring onions, zucchini and pepper, reserving each separately. Slice semi- frozen chicken. Press “Off” button.

Heat oil in a stir-fry pan or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add

2 tablespoons vegetable oil and stir-fry chicken until it is cooked through and juices run clear. Cook chicken in batches if necessary. Reserve and keep warm.

Add 2 tablespoons oil to stir-fry pan and cook garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add carrots and cook for 15 seconds. Add remaining vegetables and cook until just tender, about 1 minute. Remove and reserve.

Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Add broth, soy sauce and sesame oil. Add to stir-fry pan and cook over medium-high heat until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add reserved chicken and vegetables; stir

to combine and cook until heated through. Season to taste with pepper and serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 380 (57% from fat) • carbo. 12g

•prot. 29g • fat 24g • sat. fat 3g

•chol. 66mg • sod. 803mg

POTATOES AU GRATIN

Makes 6 servings

Cooking spray

1small garlic clove, peeled

1cup heavy cream

1/2 cup reduced sodium, lowfat chicken broth

1120g cheddar cheese

4medium potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, ends cut flat Salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 160°C and spray a 23cm square baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray.

Place garlic in the SmartPower Duet food processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on work bowl and press “On” button. Process on food processor speed until minced, about 5 seconds.

Place cream, broth and garlic in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.

Insert the shredding disc into the food processor work bowl and shred the cheese. Reserve. Insert the slicing disc and slice the potatoes. Press

“Off” button.

Layer half the potato slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and half the cheese. Add remaining potatoes in a

layer over the cheese, and season. Pour the hot cream mixture over the top of the potatoes.

Bake until potatoes are tender, liquid is absorbed and top is browned, about 1 hour. Sprinkle remaining cheese

on top, 5 minutes before the end of cooking.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 361 (52% from fat) • carbo. 34g

•prot. 9g • fat 21g • sat. fat 13g

•chol. 74mg • sod. 302mg

SHREDDED CARROTS

AND ZUCCHINI

Makes 4 servings

2small zucchini, trimmed, cut to fit feed tube

3medium carrots, peeled, cut to fit feed tube

2tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried basil Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Insert the shredding disc in the SmartPower Duet food processor work bowl and place cover on work bowl. Press “On” button. Place zucchini in feed tube and shred, using food processor speed. Remove and reserve. Place carrots in feed tube and shred. Press “Off” button.

Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add carrots and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add zucchini and seasonings. Cook, stirring often, until just tender, about 1 minute. Serve warm.

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 86 (60% from fat) • carbo. 8g • prot. 1g • fat 6g • sat. fat 4g

• chol. 16mg • sod. 141mg

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