SOLE (FLOUNDER) MEUNIÈRE

Makes 6 servings

6sole or (flounder) fillets, (about 2 pounds)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

4tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

2tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 cup white wine

1tablespoon fresh lemon juice Zest of one lemon, finely chopped

1tablespoon chopped parsley

Cut each fillet in half on the diagonal (this will make the fillets easier to turn). Combine flour with salt and pepper in a flat bowl; lightly coat fillets, shaking off excess. Preheat Cuisinart® Electric Skillet to 325°F.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter and combine with oil. Cut the remaining 2 table- spoons butter into 8 pieces and set aside to chill in refrigerator. Pour 1/2 the olive oil and melted butter mixture into Skillet and stir to coat surface. Add each fillet and cook for about 3 minutes or until the bottom is lightly browned. Turn over carefully with a spatula and cook the other side for

1 to 2 minutes, depending on the thickness.

Remove fillets and keep warm. Add wine to Skillet and stir to reduce for I minute. Add lemon juice and the pieces of cold butter; stir gently as sauce thickens slightly. Add lemon zest and parsley. Serve over fillets.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 270 (47% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro.29g • fat 14g • sat fat 6g

• chol. 93g • sod. 347mg • calc. 35mg • fiber 0g

PENNE ALLA VODKA

Makes 8 servings

1 pound penne pasta

4teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup chopped onion

3cloves garlic, peeled and minced

1can (35 ounce) Italian plum tomatoes with juices (unsalted if possible)

1/2 cup vodka

2/3 cup heavy cream

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (to taste)

2tablespoons freshly chopped parsley

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and reserve.

Preheat Cuisinart® Electric Skillet to 200°F; add oil and stir to coat surface. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute; do not let burn. Add tomatoes, chopping them up with a spoon. Bring to a boil; lower heat to simmer and cook uncovered until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.

Add vodka; simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Add cream; simmer 2 minutes. Season with salt and hot pepper flakes.

Toss pasta with 1/2 the sauce in a warm bowl. Ladle the remaining sauce on top. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutritional information per serving (sauce only):

Calories 589 (424% from fat) • carb. 42g • pro. 9g • fat 29g • sat. fat 12g

• chol. 58mg • sod. 910mg • calc. 234mg • fiber 12g

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Cuisinart CSK-150, IB-5239A manual Sole Flounder Meunière, Penne Alla Vodka
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CSK-150, IB-5239A specifications

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