Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a medium mixing bowl, beat cottage cheese until almost smooth; begin on Speed 1/Low and gradually increase to Speed 3/Medium. (Cottage cheese will have some lumps; this is normal.) Add mayonnaise and mix on Speed 3/Medium until well blended, about 1 minute.

Add next 7 ingredients and mix on Speed 1/Low until well blended, about 1 minute.

Spread mixture evenly over French bread slices. Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake until warm but not browned, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Note: Spread may be made ahead and stored in refrigerator. Add to bread only when ready to use to prevent them from becoming soggy.

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):

Calories 108 (23% from fat) • carb. 16g • pro. 5g

• fat 3g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 4mg • sod. 259mg

Chive and Bacon Dip

Serve this creamy, delicious dip with your

favorite crackers or raw vegetables.

Makes 1¼ cups (20 one-tablespoon servings)

1cup lowfat sour cream ¼ cup lowfat mayonnaise

5tablespoons crumbled bacon (about 8 strips)

2tablespoons chopped fresh chives

¹⁄8

teaspoon Dijon mustard

¹⁄8

teaspoon ground white pepper

In a medium bowl, mix sour cream and mayonnaise on Speed 3/Medium until blended, about 20 seconds. Add bacon and next three ingredients; mix on Speed 1/Low until well blended, about 20 seconds.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 36 (65% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 1g

• fat 3g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 4mg • sod. 45mg

Spicy Crabmeat Dip

A tangy dip with excellent consistency and

flavor.

Makes 1¼ cups (20 one-tablespoon servings)

1cup lowfat sour cream ¼ cup lowfat mayonnaise

1can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained (about ¾ cup)*

1tablespoon chopped fresh chives

1½ teaspoons prepared horseradish

¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

In a medium bowl, mix sour cream and mayonnaise on Speed 3/Medium until blended, about 20 seconds. Add

crabmeat, chives, horseradish, and pepper; mix on Speed 1/Low until well blended, about 20 seconds.

*Note: Fresh crabmeat (¾ cup, drained and chopped) may be used.

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):

Calories 36 (50% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 2g

• fat 2g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 15mg • sod. 91mg

Baked Cinnamon Raisin

French Toast

Adelicious lowfat, low-cholesterol weekend treat!

Makes 10 servings

cooking spray

1loaf French bread 2½ cups skim milk

2cups egg substitute ¼ cup sugar

2teaspoons almond extract

½ cup brown sugar

2tablespoons margarine, melted

1tablespoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon ginger

½ cup golden raisins confectioners’ sugar (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

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Cuisinart IB-8005, HTM-5CH manual Chive and Bacon Dip, Spicy Crabmeat Dip, Baked Cinnamon Raisin French Toast

IB-8005, HTM-5CH specifications

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