Appetizers

Fresh Tomato and Corn Salsa

Delicious with the traditional corn tortilla chips,

this salsa is also great on grilled chicken or seafood.

Makes 1-1/2 cups (375 ml)

1small onion, peeled, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces (about 1/2 cup [125 ml] pieces)

1/4 cup (50 ml) fresh cilantro

1medium jalapeño pepper, seeded, cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces

1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh lime juice

1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh or frozen corn kernels (frozen kernels do not need to be thawed)

1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt

2medium vine ripened tomatoes, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

Place onion, cilantro and jalapeño in work bowl fitted with the metal blade. Process until finely chopped, about 5 seconds. Scrape work bowl. Add tomatoes and lime juice. Pulse until tomatoes are coarsely chopped, about 5 to 7 times. Add corn and salt; pulse once to just combine. Let stand for 1 hour before serving to allow flavours to develop. Serve with chips.

Preparation: 5 – 10 minutes, plus 1 hour for flavours to develop

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon (15 ml):

Calories 18 (10% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g

chol. 0mg • sod. 50mg • fiber 0g

Hummus

Serve this popular Middle Eastern sauce with the traditional pita wedges

or as a dip for fresh vegetable crudités.

Makes 2 cups (500 ml) /32 tablespoons (480 ml)

1/4 cup (50 ml) Italian parsley leaves, washed and dried

2strips lemon zest, 2 x 1/2 inches (5 x 1.25 cm), bitter white pith scraped off

1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt

2 small cloves garlic

1large can (28 - ounce [794 g]) chickpeas, drained, rinsed and drained again

3 tablespoons (45 ml) tahini

2tablespoons (25 ml) fresh lemon juice

5tablespoons (75 ml) water 1-1/2 teaspoons (7 ml) ground cumin

1-1/2 tablespoons (25 ml) extra virgin olive oil

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Cuisinart DLC-2007NC manual Appetizers, Fresh Tomato and Corn Salsa, Hummus, tablespoons 25 ml extra virgin olive oil
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DLC-2007NC specifications

The Cuisinart DLC-2007NC is an exceptional food processor that has established itself as a go-to kitchen appliance for home chefs and culinary enthusiasts alike. Renowned for its versatility, durability, and user-friendly design, this model is perfect for a range of cooking tasks, from chopping vegetables to preparing complex meals.

One of the standout features of the DLC-2007NC is its powerful 600-watt motor. This robust engine allows for efficient processing, making light work of tough ingredients like nuts and hard vegetables. The large 7-cup capacity bowl is another significant attribute, allowing users to prepare meals for families or small gatherings in one batch, thus saving time and effort in the kitchen.

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