keep for 5 days in the refrigerator, or it may be frozen. If desired, the cheese and pine nuts may be added just before serving.

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:

Calories 136 (79% from fat) • carbo. 2g • pro. 5g • fat 3g •

sat. fat 3g • chol. 7mg • sod. 265mg • fiber 1g

CREAMY BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

Yield: About 4 cups

Preparation: 10 minutes

1clove garlic, peeled

1shallot, peeled

1cup lowfat buttermilk 3-1/4 cups nonfat yogurt

1-1/2 teaspoons dry mustard

1teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

8ounces crumbled blue cheese Dash Tabasco® – to taste

Blanch the garlic in boiling water for 1 minute to remove the sharpness. Insert the metal blade. With the machine running, drop the garlic clove and shallot through the feed tube and process to chop, 10 seconds. Scrape the work bowl. Add the buttermilk, yogurt, dry mustard, Worcestershire, and pepper; process to blend, 10 seconds. Scrape the work bowl. Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese over the top. For a chunky dressing, pulse in the blue cheese, 5-10 pulses. For a smooth dressing, process for 10-15 seconds. Add Tabasco® to taste. Chill until ready to serve; cover and refrigerate any unused portions.

For a richer dressing, substitute 1 cup of mayonnaise for 1 cup of the yogurt.

Nutritional analysis per 2 tablespoons:

Calories 40 (48% from fat) • carbo. 2g • pro. 3g • fat 0g •

sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 25mg • fiber 0g

BASIC MAYONNAISE

For food safety, mayonnaise should not be made with raw eggs. It may be made using pasteurized egg products such as Egg Beaters® or Simply Eggs®, or by using a cooked egg method. With either recipe, take care to properly refrigerate any unused portions.

COOKED MAYONNAISE

Yield: About 5 cups

Preparation: 5 minutes

8 egg yolks

1/2 cup wine vinegar or lemon juice (may use some of each)

1/2 cup water

3tablespoons granulated sugar

3tablespoons dry mustard

1tablespoon all-purpose flour

4teaspoons kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

4 cups canola or other flavorless oil

In a Cuisinart® 2-quart Non-Stick Saucier, stir together the egg yolks, vinegar, water, sugar, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Over very low heat, stir the mixture constantly until it bubbles in 1 or 2 places. Remove from the heat; let stand 5 minutes. Insert the metal blade; add the egg mixture to the work bowl. Process for 10 seconds; scrape the work bowl. With the machine running, add the oil in a very slow, steady stream. (Adding the oil very slowly is essential to forming a successful emulsion. If the oil is added too quickly, the emulsion may break down or separate.) Process until the mixture is thick and emulsified. Remove from work bowl, cover and chill completely until ready to use. Keeps from 3-5 days when properly refrigerated.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 214 (96% from fat) • carbo. 1g • pro. 1g • fat 23g •

sat. fat 2g • chol. 43mg • sod. 190mg • fiber 0g

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DLC-XP specifications

The Cuisinart DLC-XP is a highly regarded food processor that has made a significant impact in the culinary world. Designed for both home cooks and professional chefs, this appliance stands out due to its exceptional features, advanced technologies, and user-friendly characteristics.

One of the main features of the Cuisinart DLC-XP is its robust motor, which boasts a powerful 600-watt capacity. This ensures optimal performance, allowing users to effortlessly handle a variety of food processing tasks, from chopping vegetables to kneading dough. The motor is complemented by a precision-engineered stainless steel blade, providing unmatched cutting efficiency and durability.

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