TUNA FISH SALAD

Make this popular tasty sandwich filler with a few quick pulses!

1/2 ounce (15g) onion, peeled 1 small celery stalk, about

5 inches (13cm), cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces

13-ounce (85g) can tuna fish Freshly ground black pepper to taste

2tablespoons (30ml) mayonnaise, light or homemade

Insert blade using BLUNT edge. Add onion and celery to Prep Bowl and pulse at HI speed until coarsely chopped, about 5 pulses. Drain tuna fish and add with pepper and mayonnaise. Pulse twice at HI speed. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Makes about 3/4 cup (6 ounces, 170g).

CHOPPED MEAT/HAMBURGER

5ounces (140g) boneless round or sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch (1cm) cubes

Insert blade using SHARP edge. Add beef and run at HI speed for 15 seconds. Scrape down bowl. Run for 15 more seconds for finer texture.

Makes 5 ounces (140g) of chopped beef. Shape into hamburger or use in your favorite recipe, as desired.

GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE

2 ounces (55g) Parmesan cheese, cut into 1/2-inch (1cm) pieces

Insert blade using SHARP edge. Add

cheese. Run at HI speed for

15 seconds. For a finer texture, run machine 5 seconds longer.

Makes 3/4 cup (2 ounces, 55g) grated cheese.

CHOCOLATE FROSTING

1-1/2 cups (6 ounces, 170g) confectioner’s sugar

1ounce (28g) unsweetened chocolate, in 1/2" pieces

2tablespoons margarine

2 tablespoons milk*

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt

Insert blade using BLUNT edge. Add sugar and chocolate to Prep Bowl. Pulse on Hi speed to coarsely chop chocolate, about 8 pulses. Then process at HI speed until chocolate is finely chopped, about 30 seconds.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring margarine and milk to a boil. Add to Prep Bowl and process at HI speed until creamy, about 15 seconds. Add vanilla and salt; process at LO speed to incorporate, about 5 seconds.

Makes 3/4 cup (180 ml) frosting, enough to frost one 8-inch (20cm) round layer cake.

*You may use whole, 2%, 1% or skim milk.

APPLESAUCE

2small apples, 6 ounces (170g) each 1/4 cup (2 ounces, 60 ml) water

Peel and core apples. Cut into eighths. In small saucepan, cook apples in water

over medium-low heat until apples are soft, about 20-25 minutes. Add additional water while cooking, if necessary, to prevent scorching.

Insert blade using BLUNT edge. For a smooth applesauce, process apples at LO speed until smooth, about

25 sec-onds. For a chunkier applesauce, pulse at LO speed until desired consistency is reached.

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST

8whole graham crackers, quartered (4 ounces, 113g)

2 tablespoons sugar

5tablespoons (2-1/2 ounces, 70g) unsalted butter or margarine, melted

Preheat oven to 375oF (190o C).

Insert blade using SHARP edge. Add half the crackers with all the sugar to the Prep Bowl and pulse 3 times at HI speed to break apart. Then let machine run at HI speed until very finely chopped, about 15 seconds. Add remaining crackers and pulse at HI speed 3 times to break apart. Then let machine run at HI speed until crackers are finely chopped, about 30 seconds.

Add melted butter and process at HI speed until combined, about

10 seconds. Use spatula to scrape Prep Bowl.

Press crumb mixture into bottom and sides of 8-inch (20cm) pie pan. Bake until set and edges begin to lightly brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cool before filling. Makes one 8-inch (20cm) pie crust.

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DLC-1 specifications

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