INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
BFP-703A Series
SMARTPOWER DUET
Food Processor
Blender/
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book before using.
UNPACKING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . Page 1
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . Page 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
INTRODUCTION
BLENDER FEATURES
AND BENEFITS
INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations! You have purchased
two of Cuisinart's most versatile
appliances wrapped into one!
The SmartPower Duet Blender/Food
Processor combines Cuisinart's
top-of-the-line 7-Speed Electronic
Blender with our legendary Cuisinart®
Food Processor.
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Place the gift box containing your
Cuisinart® SmartPower Duet
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blender/food processor on a flat, sturdy
surface before unpacking. Remove
instruction booklet and other printed
materials from top of corrugated insert.
Next, remove the top corrugated insert.
It contains the measured pour lid,
adapter stem, and the slicing/shredding
disc. Carefully remove slicing/shredding
disc, as it is very sharp, then remove lid
and adapter stem.
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Blender Features
and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Blender Assembly . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Blender Helpful Reminders . . . Page 3
Blender Operation . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
As a blender, the SmartPower Duet
Blender/Food Processor is the life of
the party, engineered with seven
speeds that let you purée, blend, mix,
stir, liquefy and more. One speed is just
for crushing ice, though ice can be
crushed perfectly at any of the settings.
You can make soups, salsas, thick and
delicious frozen drinks, baby foods, etc.
The blending capabilities are endless!
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Blender Quick
Reference Guides . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
Cleaning and Maintenance. . . . Page 5
Do’s and Don’ts . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
Carefully lift blender base from box and
set aside. Remove food processor
accessory. Remove the lower
corrugated insert containing the blender
jar assembly. Be careful not to tip the jar
when removing. Remove any additional
literature from the box.
Food Processor
Features & Benefits . . . . . . . . Page 6
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8c
Food Processor
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
Attach the work bowl and cover and
the SmartPower Duet appliance
becomes a fully functioning Cuisinart®
classic food processor. Chop raw and
cooked foods, including meats, to any
consistency. The reversible
slicing/shredding disc and feed tube let
you make mountains of vegetables,
fruits and most cheeses in minutes.
This combination of Cuisinart's two
most versatile appliances into one
promises years of happy and healthy
food preparation.
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Food Processor Assembly
for Chopping, Puréeing
& Mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
To assemble the blender, follow the
“Assembly” instructions on page 3 of
this instruction booklet. Replace all
corrugated inserts in the box and
save the box for repackaging. See
the “Features and Benefits” section
of this booklet for a listing of all
blender parts.
Slicing & Shredding . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Food Processor
Operating Controls . . . . . . . . . Page 7
1. Cover
Just press on; no turning or
Chop, Purée & Mix . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Add Food While Processing . . Page 8
Removing Processed Food . . Page 8
twisting required. Tightfitting seal
resists leakage.
2. 60ml Measured Pour Lid
Allows you to measure and add
ingredients neatly without
removing the cover.
Before using for the first time: Wash
all parts according to the “Cleaning and
Maintenance” section on page 5 of this
booklet to remove any dust or residue.
Preparing Foods for
Food Processing with
Chopping Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
3. 1.2lt Glass Jar with
Dripless Pour Spout
Slicing & Shredding . . . . . . . . . Page 9
Preparing Foods for
Slicing & Shredding . . . . . . . . Page 10
Has a unique, sturdy,
widemouth design and a
dripless pour spout for no mess
pouring.
Recipe Tips .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9
Cleaning and Storing . . . . . . . . Page 9
Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11
Warranty Information . . . . . . . Page 21
4. Leakproof Rubber Gasket
(not shown)
Holds the glass jar snugly in
position for safe operation.
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5. High-Quality Cutting
Assembly with Patented
Stainless Steel Blades
Is strong enough for all blender
tasks, including tough jobs, from
ice crushing to chopping
delicate herbs.
Note: Blades are very
sharp…handle carefully.
6. Collar
Once assembled, turn the blender
jar right side up.
the best speed for crushed ice.
However, you can crush ice at
any speed. The Food Processor
attachment is not intended to
crush ice. Use the blender jar
for this.
USE AND CARE
5. Push the cover onto the top of the
blender jar. Push the measured pour
lid into the cover.
BLENDER ASSEMBLY
To use your Cuisinart® SmartPower
Duet Blender/Food Processor, begin by
assembling the blender jar.
6. Place the blender jar on the motor
base so that the jar markings are
facing you and the handle is
positioned to one side.
8c. Food Processor Button
Is preset to the best speed
for all food processing tasks.
Always use this button when
food processing. This speed
may also be used with blender
jar.
1. Turn the blender jar (a) upside
down, and place it flat on a sturdy
surface.
7. Plug in power cord. Your blender is
now ready to be used.
Collar is self-aligning so that the
glass blender jar slides easily
into position, eliminating the
frustration of twisting and
turning the blender jar to lock
it into place.
2. Position the rubber gasket (b) on
the round opening on the bottom of
the blender jar.
HELPFUL REMINDERS
9. Slip-Proof Feet
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Once the cover is in position,
ingredients can be added during
blending by simply lifting the
measured pour lid, adding
ingredients, and replacing the
measured pour lid.
3. Turn the cutting assembly (c) upside
down, and place the blade end in
the blender jar opening.
Prevent movement during use
and prevent damaging marks
on countertops or tables.
7. Heavy-Duty Motor Base
Motor Base is so sturdy and
stable, it will not “walk” on your
counter – even during ice
Note: Blades are very sharp…
handle carefully.
10. Hidden Cord
Storage Compartment
(not shown)
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Cover should always be in place
while the unit is ON.
4. Secure the rubber gasket and
cutting assembly in position by
placing the smaller opening of the
locking ring (d) on top of the cutting
assembly. Engage threads by
crushing! The motor is strong
enough to handle all blending
tasks, including crushing ice
without liquid, and is backed by a
three-year limited warranty.
Keeps countertop safe and
neat by conveniently storing
excess cord.
Warning: Do not place blender jar
on base while motor is running.
11. Impact-Resistant
Plastic Housing
Do not twist locking ring from
blender jar when removing blender
jar from base. Simply lift blender
jar from motor base.
twisting the locking ring clockwise
until tightened. Make sure locking
ring is tightly fastened to blender jar.
8. 7-Speed Touchpad Control
with Indicator Lights
Is crafted of the finest quality
materials to resist staining,
cracking, and odours.
Easy to use, read and clean.
Seven speeds give you great
versatility – use low speeds for
delicate blending all the way up to
high speeds for cheese, garlic, or
lemon zest. The red LED lights
clearly indicate what blender
speed you are using.
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Boiling liquid or solid frozen foods
(with the exception of ice cubes or
15mm pieces of frozen fruit)
should never be placed in the
blender jar.
12. Innovative Cuisinart Design
Combined with power,
(d)
performance, sturdiness, and
easy cleanup, makes this
blender a winner.
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Do not place ice, frozen foods or
very cold liquids into a blender jar
which has come directly from a
hot dishwasher.
(c)
8a. Pulse Button
Allows you to pulse at any speed
from high to low, so you can
blend ingredients only as much
as needed.
Do not place very hot liquids or
foods into a blender jar which has
come directly from the freezer.
Boiling liquids should cool for
5 minutes before being placed in
blender jar.
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8b. Ice Crush Button
(Blender Only)
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Follow “Cleaning and
Maintenance” instructions on
page 5 prior to your first use.
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Activates the ice crushing
speed. This button is preset to
BLENDER OPERATION
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
FOR BLENDER FUNCTION
1. Place the motor base of your
Cuisinart® SmartPower Duet
Blender/Food Processor onto a flat,
sturdy surface. It is important that the
surface be clean and dry. Assemble
the blender by following the
“Assembly” instructions. Once the jar
is assembled and is in position on the
motor base, plug the Cuisinart®
SmartPower Duet Blender/Food
Processor into an electrical outlet.
To Activate Blender
Press “On”- The blender is in
On mode.
To Begin Blending
To Change Speeds
To Pulse
Press desired speed button.
Press desired speed button.
In “On” mode press “Pulse”,
then press and release desired speed
button as needed.
4. PRESS THE DESIRED BLENDING
SPEED: both the “On” indicator light
and the activated speed indicator
light will glow. The blender will now
be functioning at the desired speed.
It is possible to switch speeds
without pressing the “Off” button, by
simply pushing the next desired
speed button.
To Crush Ice
In On mode, press and release “Ice
Crush” Button as needed.
2. Add all necessary ingredients to the
blender jar and replace the cover.
You may add additional ingredients
by lifting the measured pour lid and
dropping ingredients through the fill
area. Replace the measured pour lid
after adding ingredients. Do not
place hands into blender jar with
blender plugged in.
To Stop Blending (and Deactivate Blender)
Press “Off” Button.
Release button.
To Stop Blending (in Pulse or Ice
Crush Mode)
5. TO STOP THE BLENDING
PROCESS: re-press the activated
speed button. The blending
To Stop Blending in Stir, Chop, Mix, Purée,
or Food Processor Mode
Press Speed Button again. This will
return the blender to On mode. Press
“Off” Button to turn blender “Off”.
process will stop. The red “On”
indicator light will continue to flash
to let you know that the blender is
still “On” and can be reactivated by
pushing the desired speed button.
The blender can be completely
deactivated and stopped from any
speed by pushing the “Off” button.
You will need to press the ON
button again to continue blending.
SPEED SELECTION GUIDE
FOR BLENDER FUNCTION
Note: Add liquid ingredients first, then
follow with solid ingredients. This will
provide more consistent blending and
prevent unnecessary stress on the
motor.
Refer to this guide to choose the best speed for your desired result.
Ingredient/Recipe
Speed
Result
Reconstituting frozen
orange juice concentrate
Tip: Liquid ingredients can be measured
in the measured pour lid, using the
measurement marking. Solid ingredients
can be added by simply dropping them
through the fill area into the blender jar.
Replace the measured pour lid after
adding ingredients.
Stir
Smooth and full-bodied
Thick and creamy
Desired consistency
Coarse to fine
Mayonnaise
Salad dressings
Nuts
Stir
6. PULSE MODE: while the blender is
turned “On”, you can create a burst
of power for quick, efficient blending
by activating the function. To do so,
first push the “Pulse” button, which
will cause the “Pulse” indicator light to
flash. Next, push and release the
desired speed button. Repeat as
desired. You determine the duration
of each pulse. While pulsing, all
Stir
Chop
Whipping cream
Bread crumbs
Grating citrus zest
Milk shakes
Baby food
Mix
Thick topping
Mix
Uniformly fine
Note: To remove blender jar cover, lift
edge of cover upwards. Lifting measured
pour lid will not remove cover.
Purée
Uniformly fine
Purée
Smooth and creamy
Smooth and creamy
Smooth and creamy
Thick and slushy
Coarse to fine
Purée
3. TO START BLENDING: press the
“On” button. The red “On” LED light
will flash, indicating that the blender
is turned on but no speed has been
selected.
Health drinks
Frozen cocktails
Grinding hard cheese
Spices
Food Processor
Food Processor
Food Processor
Food Processor
Ice Crush
indicator lights (the “On”, the “Pulse”,
and the desired speed) will glow.
The Pulse function can be used to
break apart larger pieces of food or to
control the texture of food when
Coarse to fine
Ice
Snowy
chopping. The Pulse function is also
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effective in starting the blending
process when you do not want
continuous power, or when processing
items which do not require an
extended amount of blending.
halfway with warm water. Run on Stir
for 15 seconds. Repeat using clean tap
water. Empty blender jar and carefully
disassemble parts. Wash cutting
assembly, gasket and locking ring in
warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry all
parts thoroughly.
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Make sure locking ring is tightly
attached to blender jar.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
When using blender, always remove
locking ring, cutting assembly, and
rubber gasket before cleaning.
Always unplug your Cuisinart®
SmartPower Duet Blender/ Food
7. TO CRUSH ICE: Use blender jar
only. The SmartPowerDuet Blender/
Food Processor motor is strong
Processor from the electrical outlet
before cleaning. The blender is made
of corrosion-resistant parts which are
easy to clean. Before first use and after
every use, clean each part thoroughly.
Periodically check all parts before
reassembly. If any part is damaged or
blender jar is chipped or cracked, DO
NOT USE BLENDER.
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When scraping the blender jar with a
spatula, remove the food from the
sides of the blender jar and place it
in the center of the blender jar, over
the cutting assembly.
DOS AND DON’TS
WHEN USING YOUR
BLENDER/FOOD
PROCESSOR
enough to crush ice without liquid at
any speed; however, for your
convenience we have preset the best
speed for ice crushing. To give you
greater control, the Ice Crush function
automatically operates as a Pulse
function. To crush ice, place ice cubes
in the blender jar, and place the cover
and the measured pour lid on the
blender jar. Press the “On” button.
Press the “Ice Crush” button in short
pulses until ice is crushed to desired
consistency. See the "Recipe Tips"
section on page 9 for more details.
When chopping fresh herbs, garlic,
onion, zest, bread crumbs, nuts,
spices, etc., make sure the blender
jar and cutting assembly are
completely dry.
DO:
Remove the blender jar from the motor
base by lifting straight up and away.
Twist off the locking ring by turning
counterclockwise. Remove the cutting
assembly and rubber gasket. Wash in
warm soapy water; rinse and dry
thoroughly. Place the locking ring in the
upper rack of the dishwasher or wash
in warm water.
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Make sure the electrical outlet is
rated at the same voltage as that
stated on the bottom of the blender
motor base.
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If food tends to stick to the sides of the
blender jar or food processor work bowl
during use, pulse in short bursts.
When using food processor, pulses
should be short bursts. Space the
pulses so the blades stop rotating
between pulses.
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Always use the motor base on a
clean, sturdy and dry surface.
8. TO DISLODGE FOOD: use a
rubber or plastic spatula to help
remove food lodged around the
cutting assembly.
Always add liquid ingredients to the
blender jar first, then add remaining
ingredients. This will ensure that
ingredients are uniformly mixed.
CAUTION: Handle the cutting
DON’T:
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assembly carefully. It is SHARP and
may cause injury. Do not attempt to
remove blades from cutting assembly.
DO NOT USE SPATULA UNTIL
YOU HAVE TURNED OFF AND
UNPLUGGED THE BLENDER.
Replace the cover and measured
pour lid and continue blending if
necessary. Make sure spatula is not
inside the blender jar before
blending.
Don’t store food or liquids in your
blender jar or food processor work
bowl.
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When using either appliance, cut
most foods into cubes approximately
15mm to 25mm to achieve a more
uniform result. Cut all cheeses into
pieces no larger than 15mm.
Remove the blender jar cover and the
measured pour lid. Wash in warm,
soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly,
or place in the upper rack of the
dishwasher. The blender jar should be
washed in warm soapy water and
rinsed and dried thoroughly. The
blender jar can also be placed upside
down in the dishwasher.
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When using blender, don’t place
cutting assembly and locking ring
onto motor base without the blender
jar attached.
When using blender, use the
measured pour lid to measure liquid
ingredients such as alcohol. Replace
measured pour lid after ingredients
have been added.
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Blender or food processor will not
mash potatoes, knead dough, or
beat egg whites.
9. WHEN FINISHED BLENDING:
press the “Off” button, and unplug
the blender from the electrical
Don’t remove blender jar or food
processor bowl while unit is ON.
Keep the blender jar or food
When using either appliance, use a
rubber or plastic spatula as needed,
only when the blender is turned OFF.
Never use metal utensils, as damage
may occur to the blender jar/work
bowl or cutting assembly.
Finally, wipe the motor base clean with
a damp cloth to remove any residue,
and dry thoroughly. Never submerge
the motor base in water or other liquid,
or place in the dishwasher.
outlet. Never remove the blender jar
from the motor base until pressing
the “Off” button. Do not twist locking
ring from blender jar when removing
jar from motor base. Simply lift
blender jar from motor base. Do not
place hands into blender jar with
blender plugged in.
processor cover on while blending.
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Don't twist locking ring from blender
jar when removing blender jar from
motor base. Simply lift blender jar
from motor base.
Tip: You may wish to clean your
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Place blender cover on firmly. Always
operate the blender with the
cover on.
blender cutting assembly as follows:
Squirt a small amount of dishwashing
liquid into assembled blender jar and fill
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Don’t overprocess foods. Blender or
food processor will achieve most
desired results in seconds, not minutes.
FOOD PROCESSOR
FEATURES
Food Pusher with Oil Dispenser (1)
AND BENEFITS
Don’t overload blender or food
processor. If the motor stalls, turn
OFF immediately, unplug the unit,
and remove a portion of the food;
then continue.
1. Food pusher with oil dispenser
2. Work bowl cover with feed tube
3. Stainless steel chopping blade
Work Bowl Cover with Feed Tube (2)
Stainless Steel Chopping Blade (3)
4. Stainless steel reversible
slicing/shredding disc
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Don’t use any utensil inside the
blender jar or food processor bowl
while the motor is ON.
5. Adapter stem
6. Clear work bowl
7. Gearbox collar
Don’t use any container or accessories
not recommended by Cuisinart. Doing
so may result in injury.
8. Motor base
Don’t place hands inside the blender
jar or food processor bowl when
blender is plugged in.
Used for both the blender jar and
the food processor bowl
Reversible Slicing/
Shredding Disc (4)
Don’t add boiling liquids or frozen foods
(except ice cubes or 15mm pieces of
frozen fruit) to glass blender
jar. Boiling liquids should cool for
5 minutes before being placed in
blender jar.
FOOD PROCESSOR
STEP BY STEP
Adapter Stem (5)
Work Bowl (6)
GETTING STARTED
Please note that the bowl with collar
will fit on the base in eight different
positions. The handle can be in front or
on either side and the feed tube in
front, back, or on either side. Directions
for use reference a certain position for
instructional purposes only.
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The food processor accessory is not
intended to crush ice. This could
damage the chopping blade and will
damage work bowl.
Gearbox Collar (7)
Blender Base (8)
FOOD PROCESSOR ASSEMBLY
FOR CHOPPING, PURÉEING &
MIXING
1. Hold gearbox collar in one hand
and work bowl handle in the other.
Twist bowl clockwise onto collar.
2. Place collar with bowl onto motor
base with handle facing front.
BE SURE TO HANDLE THE
METAL BLADE WITH CARE AS IT
IS RAZOR SHARP!
Turn the cover clockwise until it fits
into position. Cover lock must click
into locked position prior to use. If
you have trouble fitting the cover on
the work bowl, turn chopping blade
hub slightly and replace cover.
3. Place chopping blade over shaft in
work bowl. Chopping blade should
slide easily to the bottom of the
bowl. Lower blade will almost touch
bottom of bowl.
4. Place food to be processed in work
bowl. Put cover on work bowl, with
feed tube at about 11 o’clock.
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5. The food pusher fits in feed tube
with more rounded side towards the
outside of the bowl. ALWAYS USE
PUSHER TO GUIDE FOOD
THROUGH FEED TUBE. NEVER
USE YOUR FINGERS OR
3. Place adapter stem onto the center
shaft. To slice: Attach disc to stem
with the raised edge of slicer on
top. To shred: Attach disc to stem
with the raised shredding slots on
top. Place the slicing/shredding disc
onto shaft with the desired cutting
blade facing up. Be sure to handle
the metal blade with care, as it is
razor sharp.
Press the “On” button. For continuous
operation, press the “Food Processor”
button. Motor will start if you have
followed assembly instructions.
First, cut food into 2cm pieces. You will
get a more even chop if you start with
pieces that are all the same size.
Put pieces into work bowl with metal
blade in place. You can put in up to
1 cup of food at a time. If you want to
process more, do it in batches.
To turn motor off, press the
“Food Processor” button again or
the “Off” button.
SPATULA.
6. Plug your SmartPower Duet
blender/food processor into a wall
outlet. Push the “On” button and
then the “Food Processor” button to
start chopping or puréeing. It is
recommended that one hand be
placed on the food processor lid
while in use, to provide unit stability.
If the machine doesn’t start, make
sure it is plugged in and the work
bowl and cover are locked into
place. The food processor will not
start until the collar, work bowl
and work bowl lid are locked into
place. Nevertheless, always
unplug the unit before placing
hands into the food processor
bowl. NOTE: The motor base will
start, but the food processor
blade will not turn until
2. Put on cover and lock it. Insert
pusher. It is recommended that one
hand be placed on the food
4. Place cover on work bowl, with feed
tube at about 11 o’clock. Turn cover
clockwise until it fits into position.
Insert food in feed tube.
processor lid while in use, to
provide unit stability. Press the
“On” button, press the “Pulse”
button, and the “Food Processor”
button (to pulse), then release.
Repeat two to three times. Each
time blade stops, let food pieces
drop to the bottom of bowl before
pulsing again. This ensures that the
blade will chop them at every pulse.
5. Hold pusher with more rounded
side towards the outside of the bowl
and insert it in feed tube over food.
Always use pusher to guide food
through feed tube. Never use
your fingers or spatula.
6. Plug your Cuisinart® SmartPower
Duet into a household electrical
outlet.
For on-off operation, called pulse-
chopping or pulsing, press the “On”
button, press the “Pulse” button, and
then press and release the “Food
Processor” button the desired number
of times. Motor runs as long as you
hold the “Food Processor” button
down. The motor stops when you
release control switch. Try it a few
times.
Watch what happens to the food. With
pulse/chopping technique, you can get
an even chop without danger of
overprocessing. Check texture by
looking through work bowl. Be careful
not to overprocess.
7. To remove cover, unlock it by
turning it counterclockwise, then lift
it straight up.
You control the duration and frequency
of pulses by the length of time you hold
the “Food Processor” button down and
the rate at which you press it. Allow
enough time between pulses to let food
in work bowl fall to bottom.
For a coarse chop, pulse only a
few times.
assembled properly.
OPERATING CONTROLS
3. If you want a finer chop or purée,
press the “On” button and then the
“Food Processor” button and let
machine run continuously until the
food is chopped as fine as you want
it. Check frequently through clear
cover or bowl to avoid chopping too
fine. Use a plastic spatula to scrape
down any pieces that stick to inside
of bowl.
Your SmartPower Duet appliance
comes with a food processor button.
This button is the perfect speed for all
your food processing tasks. Always
use this speed when using the food
processor. You may also use the
“Pulse” button with this function for
pulse-chopping.
SLICING AND SHREDDING WITH
THE REVERSIBLE
SLICING/SHREDDING DISC
Always use the “Food Processor”
button for pulse/chopping. Never turn
cover back and forth to start and stop
processor.
The slicing/shredding disc can slice
and shred a variety of fruits and
vegetables, meats and cheeses.
Food Processor Assembly for
Slicing and Shredding
USING THE SMARTPOWER DUET
BLENDER/FOOD PROCESSOR TO
CHOP, PURÉE, AND MIX
To use your food processor, make sure
that the bowl is assembled properly
and the blade or slicing/shredding disc
and the cover are locked into place.
1. Hold collar in one hand and bowl
handle in the other. Twist bowl
clockwise onto collar.
Onions and other food with a high
water content turn into a smooth purée
very quickly. Do not over- chop - look
at food frequently through work bowl.
Refer to Food Processor Assembly
instructions on page 6.
When you use the control panel, the
LED will light next to each button you
press.
2. Place collar with bowl onto motor
base with handle facing front.
1. Remove cover and put food into
work bowl.
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To purée, follow same procedure as
for chopping, but let machine run until
food is a smooth purée.
Here are two ways to prevent it from
falling out:
General Guidelines for Preparing Foods for Processing with
the Food Processor Chopping Blade
1. Before tilting bowl, use spatula to
remove food from around blade.
Carefully remove blade by the
plastic hub.
THE FOOD
HOW TO PREPARE IT
New users are often surprised at how
fast the processor works. You will
quickly get used to its great speed.
Fruit and vegetables
Peel and core if necessary. Remove large hard
pits and seeds. Cut into 2cm pieces and process
up to 1 cup at a time.
These are some conditions that affect
your results:
Meat, poultry and fish
These should be very cold but not frozen. First, cut
into 2cm pieces. Put up to 230g in work bowl.
If you want to chop or purée more, do it in batches
of not more than 230g each. Pulse/chop or
run continuously until desired consistency is
reached. Check texture every 2 or 3 seconds to
avoid overprocessing.
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Size of pieces you put in bowl –
all should be about the same size.
Amount of food you process – don’t
add too much.
Type of processing you choose –
continuous or pulse/chopping.
Bread, crackers or cookies
Break into 2.5cm pieces and process continuously
until texture for crumbs is fine. For seasoned
crumbs, chop with herbs. For buttered crumbs,
dribble melted butter through feed tube while
processing - 1 teaspoon melted butter for each
slice of bread.
2. Hold top of blade in place with
finger or spatula while pouring out
processed food.
ADDING FOOD
WHILE PROCESSING
To add liquid while the machine is
running, pour it through open feed
tube. This is especially useful when
making mayonnaise or dressings.
A small hole in the pusher allows you
to add liquids in a very slow, steady
stream – useful when making sauces.
At this point, you may either lift the
work bowl off motor base, or hold the
collar at the base and turn the handle
of the bowl counterclockwise and lift
blade straight up.
Crumb crusts
Chop crackers or cookies as described in
preceding paragraph. Add sugar, spices and butter
and cut into pieces, as specified by recipe.
Pulse/chop until combined.
Your SmartPower Duet Blender/Food
Processor makes many everyday food
preparation tasks much easier and
faster. Follow these guidelines to get
best results when using metal blade
with food you prepare most often.
When you want to add small pieces
of food like cheese, meat or garlic
cloves while machine is running,
drop them through open feed tube.
Hard cheese “grated”
If it’s too hard to cut with a knife, don’t try to chop
it – it may damage blade. First cut into 2cm pieces.
Pulse/chop until pea-sized, then process
continuously. You can chop it as coarse or as fine
as you want. Simply run machine longer for finer
chop. Process up to 100g at one time.
To prevent spills when adding
sugar and other dry ingredients,
use a funnel.
NOTE: Occasionally, a piece of food
may become wedged between the
blade and the work bowl. If this
happens, remove the cover, lift the
blade out carefully and remove the
wedged piece. Empty the bowl,
reinsert the blade and lock the cover
into place. Process smaller amounts of
the food at one time.
Whipping cream
Processor-whipped cream works well for most
purposes. It is excellent as a topping for desserts
or hot drinks. Cream must be at refrigerator
temperature. You can whip up to 1 cup at a time.
REMOVING PROCESSED FOOD
Before removing processed food, press
“Off” button and wait for blade to stop
spinning. Then remove cover by
turning it counterclockwise. Never try
to remove cover and work bowl
Parsley and other fresh herbs
Work bowl and metal blade must be clean and
dry. Remove stems; use leaves only. Dry herbs
completely. The more herbs you chop at once, the
finer chop you can get. Chopped herbs keep for
several days in the refrigerator in airtight bags, or
can be frozen for months.
together; this can damage work bowl.
It is important not to let metal blade fall
out of work bowl as you empty it.
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Grating Citrus Zest
SLICING AND SHREDDING
RECIPE TIPS
CLEANING AND
STORING YOUR
SMARTPOWER
FOOD PROCESSOR
ATTACHMENT
1. Assemble clear work bowl on collar
and base in the usual way. (See
steps 1 and 2 on page 6.)
For best results, blender jar and cutting
assembly must be clean and dry.
Remove zest from fruit in strips (using
vegetable peeler). Use no more than
8 strips at a time (zest of one medium
lemon). Cut strips in half. Add strips
and 1 teaspoon sugar (from recipe)
to the blender jar. Blend on food
processor speed for 15-20 seconds.
Turn blender off.
You’ll find many easy ways to prepare
savoury, healthful meals with your
Cuisinart® SmartPowerDuet
2. Pick up adapter stem. Hold stem by
side that has the octagon shape
(eight sided) and push rounded side
down as far as it will go on motor
shaft.
Blender/Food Processor. The simple
recipes that follow include some old
Cuisinart favourites as well as some
creative combinations that are sure to
please your friends and family. Thanks to
the superior ice crushing power of the
SmartPowerDuet Blender/Food
Processor, you’ll also be able to make
delicious frozen drinks.
Store the chopping blade and slicing/
shredding disc as you would sharp
knives – out of the reach of children.
3. Place the reversible
slicing/shredding disc with the
desired cutting edge facing up onto
the adapter stem. Always handle
slicing/shredding disc by the rim.
Never touch sharp cutting blades.
The work bowl, cover, pusher,
chopping blade, and slicing/shredding
disc are top shelf dishwasher safe.
When placing parts in your
dishwasher, insert the work bowl
upside down. Remember where you
place the sharp blade and disc, and
be certain to unload the dishwasher
carefully.
Grinding Hard Cheese
Cut cheese into 15mm pieces. Blend on
food processor speed for 30 seconds.
Turn blender off. For best results, grind
no more than 100g of cheese at a time.
RECIPE TIPS FOR USING
YOUR SMARTPOWER DUET
BLENDER:
4. Put cover on work bowl, lock it into
place by twisting it clockwise and
insert food in feed tube.
Grinding Spices
Chopping Nuts
For best results, blender jar and cutting
assembly must be clean and dry. Add
1/4 -1/2 cup of spices, seeds or
peppercorns to blender jar. Blend on
food processor speed for 30-35
seconds. Turn blender off.
Pulse 1/2 cup of nuts (shells removed)
on chop 4-5 times. Turn blender off;
scrape blender jar with spatula. Turn
blender on and pulse on chop 2-3 times.
Turn blender off. Pulse fewer times for
more coarsely chopped results. For best
results, process no more than 1 cup at
a time.
5. Insert pusher. Use moderate
pressure to push down on pusher
with one hand while using your
other hand to push the On button,
Pulse button, and hold down the
Food Processor button. Slicing and
shredding only take a few seconds.
The gearbox collar is not immersible.
To clean, just wipe with a damp cloth.
If you wash the blades and discs by
hand, do it carefully. Avoid leaving
them in soapy water where they may
disappear from sight. To clean the
metal blade, fill the work bowl with
soapy water, hold the blade by its
plastic centre and move rapidly up
and down on the centre shaft of the
bowl. Use of a spray hose is also
effective. If necessary, use a brush.
Whipping Cream
Whip 1 cup of cream (whipping or heavy
cream) at a time. Blend on mix, and
process for 45-60 seconds or until
creamy and smooth. If making
sweetened cream, add sugar after
10 seconds. Turn blender off.
Makes about 1 cup.
Wait until disc stops spinning before
removing cover. When it stops,
remove cover before removing work
bowl. Never try to remove cover and
work bowl together; this could
damage work bowl.
Bread, Cookie or
Cracker Crumbs
For best results, use day-old bread (drier
bread works best). Break bread slices
into 15mm pieces, and process no more
than 1 cup of pieces at a time on mix for
5-10 seconds. Crackers and cookies
should also be broken into 15mm
pieces; process 1 cup at a time on mix
for 10-15 seconds. Turn blender off.
6. Remove slicing/shredding disc
before removing work bowl. To
remove it, grasp flat top section of
adapter stem and lift it straight up.
Holding work bowl collar, turn work
bowl counterclockwise and lift it
straight up to remove it from base.
Puréeing Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Rehydrate 30g of tomatoes in 1 cup
boiling water. Allow to sit for 10 minutes
or until softened. Add tomatoes and
water to blender jar. Cover and pulse on
food processor speed 5 times; then run
continuously on food processor speed
for 15-20 seconds. Turn blender off.
Drain in fine strainer if desired. Makes
about 1/2 cup of puréed tomatoes.
The work bowl should not be placed
in a microwave oven.
Crushing Ice
(Blender Jar Only)
Add up to 10 large ice cubes to
blender jar. Press the “Ice Crush”
Button, using short bursts, 10 times or
until cubes are the consistency of
snow. Turn blender off. Pulse fewer
times if coarsely chopped ice is
desired.
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General Guidelines for Preparing Foods for Slicing and Shredding
To Prepare for Shredding
Food
To Prepare for Slicing
For long shreds, cut into largest size that will fit
sideways in feed tube. Stack in feed tube to about
2.5cm from top. For shorter shreds, stand pieces
upright in feed tube, flat side down (as described in
slicing column).
Long narrow foods like carrots, celery, cucumbers,
and zucchini
Cut into even lengths about 2.5cm shorter than height
of feed tube. Stand pieces upright in feed tube, flat
side down, adding enough pieces so they cannot tilt.
Cut one end flat then cut lengthwise in halves or
quarters. Pack solidly in feed tube to prevent tilting.
Fill feed tube to about 2.5cm from top.
Apples, onions, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes and
other large round fruits and vegetables
Same as slicing. Place in feed tube sideways for
longer shreds, or upright for shorter shreds.
Use light to moderate pressure.
Slice off top and bottom, leaving centre section. Place
in feed tube, flat side down.
Strawberries, mushrooms, radishes and other small,
round fruits and vegetables
Radishes shred well.
Same as slicing.
Cut off top & bottom, leaving centre section. Cut into
wedges to fit feed tube upright. Remove core. Cut top
& bottom pieces in similar wedges.
Cabbage, Iceberg Lettuce
Do not shred.
Same as slicing.
Use boneless cuts. Cut into feed-tube lengths.
Remove skin if desired. Wrap in plastic wrap and put
in freezer until it feels hard when you try to squeeze it
but is still easily pierced through with tip of sharp knife.
Remove plastic wrap and stand upright in feed tube.
Note: Chicken and beef for stir-fries should be sliced
with the grain. Boned, skinned chicken breast will
usually fit when frozen as described above and cut in
half crosswise.
Uncooked meat and poultry
(230g maximum at one time)
Chill in freezer for 5 minutes before processing.
Cut into pieces to fit feed tube. Stand pieces in feed
tube and use light pressure on pusher. Use 120g
maximum.
Do not slice
Soft cheeses like Mozzarella
Same as slicing. Chill 5 minutes in freezer before
processing. Use 120g maximum.
Cut into pieces to fit feed tube. Stand pieces in feed
tube and use light pressure on pusher.
Medium-hard cheeses like Cheddar and Swiss
Hard cheeses like Parmesan
Do not shred.
Do not slice.
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FROZEN FRUIT DAIQUIRI
RUM AND ORANGE
FREEZE
Makes four 120ml servings
PIÑA COLADA
RECIPES
Makes five 120ml servings
Makes two 180ml servings
For use with SmartPower Duet
Blender Only
1
120ml frozen limeade
concentrate, thawed
90ml light rum
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple
juice
Before following any of these Cuisinart
recipes, make sure the SmartPower
Duet Blender/Food Processor is
properly assembled. Follow the
"Assembly" directions on page 6 of this
instruction booklet for correct blender
assembly procedure. Note: Always
turn power base off prior to
removing bowl cover.
1
1
1
cup orange juice
25ml - 40ml dark rum
cup ice cubes
1
2
1
1
60ml sweetened cream of
coconut
60ml dark rum
cup ice cubes
cups ice cubes
cup ripe fruit, cut into 2.5cm
pieces (strawberries, bananas,
peaches)
1
1
Place ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and process on food
processor speed until slushy, about 30
seconds. Turn blender off. Serve
immediately.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and process on food
processor speed until slushy, about 45-
50 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve
immediately.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and process on food
processor speed until slushy, about
45-50 seconds. Turn blender off.
Serve immediately.
Frozen Beverages
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 45 (0% from fat) • carbo. 6g
• prot. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 143 (25% from fat) • carbo. 10g
• prot. 1g • fat 4g • sat. fat 2g
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 90 (0% from fat) • carbo. 13g •
prot. 0g • fat 0g • sat fat 0g
FROZEN CRANBERRY
ORANGE MIMOSAS
• chol 11mg • sod. 17mg
MARGARITA
Makes four 120ml servings
1/2 cup lime juice
• chol. 0mg • sod. 3mg
Makes ten servings
FROZEN DAIQUIRI
Makes four 120ml servings
1
cup cranberry juice cocktail,
chilled
1
1
2
120ml tequila
tablespoon sugar
cups ice cubes
1
cup orange juice, chilled
1
120ml frozen limeade
concentrate, thawed
90ml light rum
1-1/2 cups ice cubes
1
bottle (750 ml) brut
champagne, chilled
1
2
Place ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and process on food
processor speed until slushy, about
45-60 seconds. Turn blender off.
Serve immediately.
cups ice cubes
Place cranberry juice, orange juice,
and ice cubes in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar.
Turn blender on and process on food
processor speed until thick and frothy,
about 30-40 seconds. Turn blender off.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and process on food
processor speed until slushy, about
45-50 seconds. Turn blender off.
Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 94 (0% from fat) • carbo. 6g
• prot. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 4mg
Pour 1/3 cup juice mixture into each
champagne glass. Top with chilled
champagne. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 105 (0% from fat) • carbo. 14g
• prot. 0g • fat 0g • sat fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 4mg
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 32 (0% from fat) • carbo. 8g
• prot. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 14mg
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ICE CREAM SODA
Variation:
Milk Shakes
& Frappes
Smoothies
For a strawberry milk shake,
substitute strawberry syrup and
strawberry ice cream.
Makes two 360ml servings
1
1
2
1
cup reduced fat milk
scoop vanilla ice cream
tablespoons chocolate syrup
cup ginger ale
ALL-FRUIT SMOOTHIE
ORANGE CREAMSICLE
Makes one 360ml serving
3/4 cup fat-free milk
Makes six 180ml servings
1/3 cup orange juice
CAPPUCCINO SHAKE
Makes four 240ml servings
1
cup rockmelon, cut into
2.5cm pieces
Place milk, ice cream, and chocolate
syrup in blender jar in order listed.
Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender ON and process on purée until
smooth and creamy, about 40-45
seconds. Turn blender off. Divide
ginger ale into two tall glasses (about
420ml - 480ml each). Add ice cream
mixture and stir gently. Serve
2
2
scoops (230g) orange sherbet
tablespoons instant nonfat
dry milk
1
cup espresso coffee or strong
coffee
1
1
cup raspberries
cup canned pineapple chunks,
drained
1/4 cup full cream
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup sugar*
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1
1
1
1
cup navel orange segments, cut
into 2.5cm pieces
cup strawberries, cut into
2.5cm pieces
medium banana, cut into
2.5cm pieces
Place ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and process on food
processor speed until smooth, about
30 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve
immediately.
1
cup ice cubes
Ground cinnamon
immediately.
Place all ingredients except cinnamon in
blender jar in order listed. Place cover on
blender jar. Turn blender on and process
on food processor speed until smooth,
about 25-30 seconds. Turn blender off.
Pour into glasses, and sprinkle with
cinnamon. Serve immediately.
cup ice cubes
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 287 (34% from fat) • carbo. 40g
• prot. 7g • fat 11g • sat. fat 7g
Layer the ingredients in the blender jar
in the order listed. Do not pack fruit
tightly into blender jar. Place cover on
blender jar. Turn blender ON and
process on food processor speed until
smooth, about 30-40 seconds. Turn
blender off.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 396 (9% from fat) • carbo. 76g
• prot. 14g • fat 4g • sat. fat 3g
• chol. 20mg • sod. 265mg
• chol. 34mg • sod. 136mg
MOCHA SHAKE
Makes one 360ml serving
* Use less sugar (about 3 tablespoons)
if less sweetness is desired.
CHOCOLATE MILK SHAKE
Makes two 240ml servings
1
1
teaspoon instant coffee crystals
tablespoon hot water
1/2 cup reduced fat milk
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 87 (31% from fat) • carbo. 14g
• prot. 1g • fat 3g • sat. fat 2g
Note: The riper the fruit, the sweeter
the smoothie.
1
1
2
cup reduced fat milk
scoop vanilla ice cream
tablespoons chocolate syrup
• chol. 11mg • sod. 14mg
2
scoops vanilla low-fat frozen
yoghurt or vanilla ice milk
tablespoons chocolate syrup
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 92 (0% from fat) • carbo. 22g
• prot. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg
Variation:
2
Pour mixture into ice cube trays, and
freeze until solid. Place in blender jar
and crush, using Ice Crush to make a
refreshing frozen dessert.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar.
Turn blender on and process on purée
until smooth and creamy, about
25-30 seconds. Turn blender off.
Serve immediately.
Dissolve coffee crystals in hot water
and place in blender jar. Add remaining
ingredients in order listed. Place cover
on blender jar. Turn blender ON and
process on purée until smooth, about
25-30 seconds. Turn blender off.
Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 243 (41% from fat) • carbo. 29g
• prot. 7g • fat 11g • sat. fat 7g
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 479 (28% from fat) • carbo. 71g
• prot. 15g • fat 15g • sat. fat 7g
• chol. 43mg • sod. 255mg
• chol. 34mg • sod. 127mg
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Add water, and process on food
processor speed until smooth, about
10 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve
immediately or cool and refrigerate in
an airtight container for up to 4 weeks.
Reheat before serving.
purée for 10-15 seconds longer. Turn
blender off. Store in an airtight container in
the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze
in individual portions for up to 2 months.
BANANA-PINEAPPLE
FREEZE
CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE
Makes 3/4 cup
1
small garlic clove, peeled and
quartered
Makes two 240ml servings
1
cup unsweetened
pineapple juice
1/2 medium banana, cut into
2.5cm pieces
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 38 (0% from fat) • carbo. 9g
• prot. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 85 (53% from fat) • carbo. 9g
• prot. 1g • fat 5g • sat. fat 3g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg
1
tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk
OATMEAL WITH
BANANAS
1
cup ice cubes
Place garlic in blender jar. Place cover
on blender jar. Turn blender on and
process on food processor speed until
finely chopped, about 10 seconds. Add
remaining ingredients in order listed,
and blend on stir until combined, about
15-20 seconds. Turn blender off. Store
in refrigerator in an airtight container for
up to 3 weeks.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and process on food
processor speed until smooth, about
25-30 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve
immediately.
Makes eight 60ml servings
TOMATO SAUCE
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons quick
cooking oats
1/2 cup banana pieces,
in 2.5cm pieces (about 1/2 of
a small banana)
Makes four 60ml servings
1
800g can Italian plum
tomatoes, drained
2
medium shallots, peeled, cut
into 1.5cm pieces
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 152 (0% from fat) • carbo. 32g •
prot. 6g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 126 (100% from fat) • carbo. 0g
• prot. 0g • fat 14g • sat. fat 2g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 56mg
Place milk in a small saucepan over
medium heat and warm for about 5
minutes (do not boil). Add oats, and stir
to combine. Reduce heat to low, and
cook, stirring frequently, until
• chol. 3mg • sod. 87mg
Place ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and process on purée until
coarsely chopped, about 10-15 seconds.
Turn blender off. Transfer to skillet or
saucepan; simmer over medium-low
heat, stirring occasionally, until thick,
about 20-30 minutes.
Sauces/Dressings/
Vinaigrettes
oatmeal thickens, about 1 minute.
Baby Food
Place oatmeal mixture and banana in
blender jar. Place cover on blender jar.
Turn blender on and blend on purée
until smooth, about 20-25 seconds.
Turn blender off. Store in an airtight
container in the refrigerator for 1-2
days. Add 1-2 tablespoons of milk if
the oatmeal thickens too much during
storage. Warm before serving.
PURÉED SQUASH
Makes four 60ml servings
CHOCOLATE SAUCE
1
medium acorn squash
Makes six tablespoons
Note: Purée 20-25 seconds for a
smoother sauce.
1/4 cup water
3
30g squares semisweet
chocolate, each broken into
8 pieces
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 57 (16% from fat) • carbo. 10g
• prot. 2g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g
Cut squash in half, and remove seeds.
Place in a microwave-safe dish with
2 tablespoons of water, cover with plastic
wrap, and cook until soft, about 12-14
minutes. Allow to cool, and scrape out pulp
with a spoon. (There will be about 1-1/2
cups pulp.) Place water, then pulp in
blender jar. Place cover on blender jar.
Turn blender ON and blend on purée until
smooth, about 15-20 seconds. Turn
blender off. Scrape blender jar with a
spatula. Turn blender ON and blend on
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup boiling water, cooled for
5 minutes
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 67 (26% from fat) • carbo. 10g
• prot. 3g • fat 2g • sat. fat 1g
• chol. 5mg • sod. 23mg
• chol. 0mg • sod. 312mg
Place chocolate and sugar in blender
jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and process on food
processor speed until coarsely
chopped, about 10-15 seconds.
Variation:
Substitute other ripe fruits such as
peaches, pears or fresh apricots.
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PURÉED PEACHES
CHICKEN WITH
NOODLES
CUISINART CRÊPES
Batters
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
Makes nine 60ml servings
Makes sixteen crêpes
(about 20cm diameter)
4
medium peaches, peeled, pits
removed, cut into 2.5cm pieces
1/2 cup water
Makes twenty 60ml servings
1-2/3 cups warm water
Makes sixteen 10cm pancakes
1
225g boneless, skinless
chicken breast, cut into
2.5cm pieces
3
tablespoons softened butter,
in 2.5cm pieces
cup all-purpose flour
large eggs
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
2
large eggs
Place peaches in a steamer basket in
a medium saucepan. Add enough
water to be 2.5cm deep in pan.
Cover tightly, and bring to boil
over medium-high heat. Steam until
peaches are soft but not mushy,
about 4-5 minutes. Replenish water
if necessary during steaming.
1
3
1
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium
chicken broth
3
1
tablespoons vegetable oil
tablespoon sugar
teaspoon vanilla extract
teaspoon salt
1/2
1/2
cup egg pastina
cup frozen peas
1/2
1
1/2
1/2
teaspoon baking soda
teaspoon baking powder
teaspoon salt
Cooking spray
Place chicken, broth, pastina and peas
in a medium saucepan. Cover; bring to
boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat
to low, and simmer, partially covered, until
chicken is cooked and pastina is soft but
not mushy, about 8-9 minutes. Remove
from heat, and cool for 5 minutes.
Place first six ingredients, in order listed,
into blender jar (not cooking spray).
Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender ON and blend on mix for 10
seconds. Turn blender off. Scrape
blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender
ON and continue blending on mix until
smooth, about 5-10 seconds. Turn
blender off.
Cooking spray
Place water and steamed peaches in
blender jar in that order. Place cover
on blender jar. Turn blender ON and
blend on purée until smooth, about
15-20 seconds. Turn blender off.
Scrape blender jar with a spatula.
Turn blender ON and blend on purée
for an additional 10-15 seconds.
Turn blender off. Store in an airtight
container in the refrigerator for up to
1 week.
Place first eight ingredients, in order
listed, in blender jar (not vegetable oil
cooking spray). Place cover on blender
jar. Turn blender on and blend on
purée for 10 seconds. Turn blender off.
Scrape blender jar with a spatula.
Turn blender on and blend on purée
for an additional 15-20 seconds. Turn
blender off.
Place chicken mixture in blender jar.
Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and blend on purée
until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Turn blender off. Scrape blender jar
with a spatula. Turn blender on and
continue blending on purée for 30
seconds longer. Turn blender off.
Store in an airtight container in the
refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze
in individual portions for up to
2 months.
Refrigerate in a covered container for
2 hours before using. Store in an airtight
container in the refrigerator for up to
2 days. Stir well before using.
Coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with
cooking spray, and heat over medium
heat. Pour batter into 10cm pancakes.
When they start to bubble, turn and brown
the other side, about 45 seconds. Repeat
with remaining batter, coating skillet with
cooking spray as necessary.
Coat a 24cm nonstick skillet with cooking
spray, and place over medium heat. Pour
3 tablespoons batter into skillet, and swirl
to coat bottom of the pan evenly with a
thin film. Cook about 1 minute on each
side, or until lightly browned.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 25 (0% from fat) • carbo. 6g
• prot. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg
Nutritional analysis per pancake:
Calories 75 (36% from fat) • carbo. 9g
• prot. 3g • fat 3g • sat. fat 1g
Note: For a thinner consistency, add
1-2 tablespoons of milk.
Reserve crêpes. Repeat with remaining
batter, coating pan with cooking spray
as necessary.
• chol. 27mg • sod. 168mg
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 24 (0% from fat) • carbo. 3g
• prot. 3g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 7mg • sod. 17mg
Serve with creamed chicken, fresh
berries or sautéed apples.
Nutritional analysis per crêpe:
Calories 59 (46% from fat) • carbo. 6g
• prot. 2g • fat 3g • sat. fat 2g
• chol. 46mg • sod. 107mg
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to combine. Stir cornstarch into water,
and add to soup. Cook, stirring often,
over medium heat, until soup thickens,
about 6-8 minutes. Do not boil. Adjust
seasonings to taste; garnish with
remaining parsley, and serve.
HONEY WHEAT WAFFLES
CREAM OF
ASPARAGUS SOUP
Soups
Makes six waffles (about 3 cups batter)
COLD GAZPACHO
Makes eight 180ml servings
1-1/2 cups milk
Makes five 180ml servings
2
large eggs
3/4 cup parsley leaves
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-
purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
3
1
1
3
tablespoons butter or
margarine
small onion, cut into
2.5cm pieces
340g asparagus, trimmed,
cut into 2.5cm pieces
cups chicken stock or broth
2
1
cups tomato juice, divided
rib celery, peeled, cut into
2.5cm pieces
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 112 (64% from fat) • carbo. 7g
• prot. 3g • fat 8g • sat. fat 5g
4
2
1
1
tablespoons butter, melted
tablespoons honey
teaspoon baking powder
teaspoon vanilla extract
1
1
medium cucumber, peeled, cut
in half lengthwise, seeds
removed, in 2.5cm pieces
clove garlic, peeled, cut in
4 pieces
• chol. 23mg • sod. 610mg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup full cream
1/2 cup whole milk
teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups cold water
POTATO-LEEK SOUP
1/2 medium green bell pepper,
cored, seeded, cut into 2.5cm
pieces
Makes four 180ml servings
Preheat waffle iron. Place ingredients in
blender jar in order listed. Place cover
on blender jar. Turn blender on and
blend on purée for 10 seconds. Turn
blender off. Scrape blender jar with
spatula. Turn blender on and continue
blending on purée until smooth, about
10-15 seconds. Turn blender off.
3
1
2
tablespoon unsalted butter
medium leeks, whites only,
sliced horizontally and cut into
2.5cm pieces
Salt and white pepper, to taste
1
small jalapeño pepper, cut in
half, seeds removed, cut into
5mm pieces
Place parsley in the blender jar. Place
cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON
and pulse on purée until coarsely
chopped, about 4-5 times. Reserve.
Turn blender off.
1
2
small onion, in 2.5cm pieces
medium potatoes, peeled, in
2.5cm pieces
4
2
2
spring onions, cut into
2.5cm pieces
medium tomatoes, seeds
removed, each cut into 8 pieces
tablespoons lemon juice
1-3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken
broth
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Follow manufacturer’s instructions to
bake waffles.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over
medium heat. Add onion, and cook
until soft but not brown, about 2-3
minutes. Add asparagus, stock, and all
but 1 tablespoon of reserved parsley.
Cover; bring to boil over medium-high
heat. Reduce heat to low and cook,
partially covered, until asparagus is
tender, about 10-12 minutes.
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Nutritional analysis per waffle:
Calories 239 (41% from fat) • carbo. 28g
• prot. 7g • fat 11g • sat. fat 6g
• chol. 96mg • sod. 419mg
Place 1 cup tomato juice in blender jar.
Add celery and next six ingredients.
Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender
on and blend on purée until vegetables
are medium-finely chopped, about
10-15 seconds. Turn blender off.
Place in a large serving bowl, and add
remaining 1 cup tomato juice, lemon
juice, and pepper; stir to combine. Chill
before serving.
3
tablespoons chopped chives
(optional)
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over
medium heat. Add leeks and onion; sauté
until soft but not brown, about 5-8
minutes; stir occasionally. Add potatoes,
broth, and water; cover; bring to boil over
medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low,
and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes
are soft, about 10-15 minutes.
Drain vegetables, being sure to reserve
the cooking liquid. Allow cooking liquid to
cool 5 minutes. Add 1 cup of the cooking
liquid and half of the solids, in order listed,
to the blender jar. Place cover on blender
jar. Turn blender on and blend on food
processor speed until smooth, about 25-
30 seconds. Turn blender off. Return the
puréed vegetable mixture to the
saucepan. Repeat with remaining 1 cup
liquid and vegetables. Add remaining
cooking liquid and cream and milk to
puréed vegetables in the saucepan; stir
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 85 (11% from fat) • carbo. 16g
• prot. 3g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g
Drain vegetables, being sure to reserve
the cooking liquid. Allow cooking liquid to
cool 5 minutes. Add half of the cooking
liquid and half of the solids to the blender
jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and blend on food processor
speed until smooth, about 15-20
• chol. 0mg • sod. 511mg
seconds. Turn blender off. Return the
15
puréed vegetable mixture to the
saucepan.
Pour into ice cube trays, and freeze until
solid, about 8 hours. Place 10 frozen
cubes in blender jar. Place cover on
blender jar. Turn blender ON and press
“Ice Crush” button 10 times or until ice
is the consistency of snow. Continue
crushing 10 cubes at a time until all are
crushed. Turn blender off. Spoon
into well chilled parfait cups and serve
immediately.
CORN CHOWDER
Desserts
Makes seven180ml servings
Repeat with remaining liquid and
vegetables and return vegetable mixture
to saucepan. Add salt and pepper; stir to
combine. Garnish with chopped chives, if
desired.
1
1
tablespoon unsalted butter
medium leek, white only,
washed, cut into 2.5cm pieces
medium onion, cut into
5mm pieces
celery ribs, peeled, sliced in
5mm pieces
medium potato, peeled, cut into
15mm pieces
ESPRESSO GRANITA
Makes six 1/2 cup servings
1
2
1
2
cups hot espresso coffee
1/2 cup sugar
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 208 (17% from fat) • carbo. 38g
• prot. 5g • fat 4g • sat. fat 1g
1
cup chilled coffee
* Zest is the colored part of the citrus rind.
Do not use the white pith. For best results,
remove zest from the lemon with a
vegetable peeler.
• chol. 0mg • sod. 380mg
Combine espresso and sugar in a
small bowl until sugar dissolves. Pour
into ice cube trays, and freeze until
solid, about 8 hours. Place chilled
coffee and 10 espresso cubes in
blender jar. Place cover on blender jar.
Turn blender on and blend on food
processor speed until thick, about 20-
30 seconds. Turn blender off. Add
remaining ice cubes. Turn blender on
and blend until thick, about 20
1- 2/3 cups reduced-sodium chicken
broth
bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/3 cups reduced fat milk
CREAMY
ROCKMELON SOUP
1
** Place mixture in a covered container,
and store in the refrigerator overnight,
or chill over an ice bath for 30 minutes.
Makes five 6-ounce servings
2
cups corn kernels (fresh or
frozen; thaw if frozen)
Divided salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup orange juice
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 216 (0% from fat) • carbo. 54g
• prot. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g •
chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg
1
medium rockmelon, seeds and
peel removed, cut into
2.5cm pieces
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over
medium heat. Add leek and onion; cook
over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add
celery, and sauté until soft, about 2
minutes. Add potato, broth, bay leaf, and
thyme. Cover; bring to boil over medium-
high heat. Reduce heat to low, and cook,
partially covered, until potato is tender,
about 8-10 minutes.
seconds. Turn blender off. Serve
immediately in well chilled parfait cups.
Top with a dollop of whipped cream.
1
2
2
cup plain nonfat yoghurt
tablespoons sugar*
tablespoons port wine
(optional)
LEMON RICOTTA
CHEESECAKE WITH
RASPBERRY SAUCE
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 68 (0% from fat) • carbo. 17g
• prot. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg
2
tablespoons fresh mint leaves
Place orange juice and rockmelon in
blender jar. Place cover on blender jar.
Turn blender on and blend on purée until
smooth, about 20-25 seconds. Add
yoghurt, sugar, and wine (if using). Blend
on purée until smooth, about 15 seconds.
Turn blender off. Serve chilled. Garnish
with mint leaves.
Makes eight servings
(one 23cm cheesecake)
3
1
whole granita biscuits
tablespoon cold butter, in
8 pieces
Place milk and 1 cup corn kernels in
blender jar. Place cover on blender jar.
Turn blender on and blend on food
processor speed until well combined,
about 25-30 seconds. Turn blender off.
Add milk mixture and remaining corn to
saucepan. Season with salt and pepper, if
desired. Cook gently over low heat until
heated through. Remove bay leaf before
serving.
FRESH LEMON GRANITA
Makes eight 1/2 cup servings
1
4
tablespoon sugar
strips lemon zest, cut in half
2
2
cups sugar
cups water
1/2 cup liquid egg substitute
1-1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
(juice of about 6 lemons)
6
1
tablespoons lemon juice
850g part-skim
*Use less sugar if the rockmelon is
naturally sweet.
1
tablespoon grated lemon zest*
ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sugar, divided
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 96 (0% from fat) • carbo. 20g
• prot. 4g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 1mg • sod. 45mg
Combine sugar and water in a medium
saucepan, and bring to boil over medium-
high heat. Reduce heat to low, and
simmer until sugar dissolves, about 3-4
minutes. Cool completely**. When cool,
add lemon juice and zest; stir to combine.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 208 (17% from fat) • carbo. 36g
• prot. 7g • fat 4g • sat. fat 2g
Preheat oven to 160°C. Cover the
outside of 23cm springform pan
with foil.
• chol. 8mg • sod. 290mg
Break each granitas into pieces and add
to blender jar.
16
SPICY CRAB DIP
Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender
on and blend on mix until crushed, about
10-15 seconds. Add butter and 1
tablespoon sugar; blend on Mix until
combined, about 10-15 seconds. Turn
blender off. Press mixture into bottom of
pan, and bake 10 minutes.
Press off button. Transfer to a serving
dish and garnish with parsley. Serve at
room temperature.
Preheat oven to 160°C. Add first five
ingredients to blender jar (not almonds).
Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender
on and blend on mix until combined,
about 10 seconds. Turn blender off.
Divide mixture among six 175ml
ramekins or custard cups, filling each
about 3/4 full. Top each with 1 teaspoon
almonds.
Makes 1-3/4 cups
1
1
tablespoon fresh chives
cup lowfat sour cream
1/3 cup fat free milk
1/4 cup lowfat mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared
horseradish
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
can (170g) crabmeat,
drained (about 3/4 cup)
Place chives in the SmartPower Duet
food processor work bowl fitted with the
chopping blade. Place cover on work
bowl and press the “On” button.
Process on food processor speed until
finely chopped, about 5 seconds. Leave
in bowl. Add remaining ingredients to
work bowl and press Pulse button.
Pulse on food processor speed until
combined, about 6 times. Press “Off”
button. Refrigerate for 1 - 2 hours
before serving to develop flavour.
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
Calories 40 (27% from fat) • carbo. 6g •
prot. 1g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 69mg
Add lemon zest and 1 teaspoon sugar to
clean and dry blender jar. Place cover on
blender jar. Turn blender on and blend on
food processor speed for 15-20 seconds.
Add egg substitute and remaining
ingredients in the order listed; blend on
Mix for 60-75 seconds. (It may look as if
the ingredients are not mixing; however,
the blender is working. After about 30
seconds, the mixture will start to circulate
in the blender jar.) Turn blender off. Pour
into prebaked crust, and bake until firm,
about 1 hour. Cool completely on a wire
rack, and then refrigerate at least 6 hours
before serving. Serve with raspberry
sauce (see page 18).
FRESH TOMATO SALSA
Place ramekins in a 23cm x 33cm
baking dish and add hot water to reach
2.5cm up the sides of the ramekins.
Bake until a knife inserted in the center
comes out clean, about 1 hour. Remove
ramekins from water bath and cool on a
wire rack. Cover and chill in the
1
Makes 1 cup
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
1
1
small garlic clove, peeled
jalapeno pepper, halved,
seeded, cut into 1.5cm pieces
small onion, cut into 2cm
pieces
1
3
refrigerator before serving.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 181 (25% from fat) • carbo. 25g
• prot. 9g • fat 5g • sat. fat 2g
plum tomatoes, cut into
1.5cm pieces
1
1
teaspoon fresh lime juice
teaspoon salt
• chol. 112mg • sod. 111mg
Place coriander in the SmartPower
Duet work bowl fitted with the chopping
blade. Place cover on bowl and press
the “On” button. With the food
processor running on food processor
speed, add garlic through the feed tube
and process until finely chopped, about
5 seconds. Scrape work bowl. Add
jalapeno, onion, tomatoes, lime juice
and salt.
Nutritional analysis per serving
(cheesecake only):
Calories 251 (39% from fat) • carbo. 24g
• prot. 14g • fat 11g • sat. fat 6g
• chol. 37mg • sod. 211mg
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
Calories 64 (53% from fat) • carbo. 2g
• prot. 2g • fat 2g • sat. fat 1g
Recipes
For use with SmartPower Duet
Food Processor Only
• chol. 15mg • sod. 91mg
CREAMY GUACAMOLE
HUMMUS
Makes 2-1/4 cups
BAKED ALMOND
CUSTARD
Makes six servings
Makes 1-1/2 cups
2
cups canned chickpeas,
drained
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
P
ress the “Pulse” button and pulse
1
1
medium garlic clove, peeled
small spring onions, trimmed,
cut into 2.5cm pieces
on food processor speed until coarsely
chopped, about 8 - 10 times. Press
“Off” button.
3
large eggs
1-1/2 cups reduced fat milk
cup evaporated fat free milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
4
4
tablespoons tahini
garlic cloves, peeled
1
1/2 small green chili, seeded
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup nonfat plain yoghurt
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
Calories 20 (0% from fat) • carbo. 4g
• prot. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1
6
teaspoon almond extract
teaspoons finely chopped or
slivered almonds
2
teaspoons salt
Parsley sprig
• chol. 0mg • sod. 271mg
2
1
tablespoons fresh lemon juice
small plum tomato, cut into
1.5cm pieces
Place first 6 ingredients in the
SmartPower Duet work bowl fitted with
the chopping blade. Place cover on
work bowl. Press the on button and
process on food processor speed until
smooth, about 30-40 seconds.
2
small ripe avocados, peeled,
pits removed, cut into
1.5cm pieces
17
Place coriander, garlic, spring onion,
chili, salt and chili powder in the
SmartPower Duet food processor work
bowl fitted with the chopping blade.
Place cover on work bowl and press
“On” button. Process on food
processor speed until finely chopped,
about 5 seconds. Scrape work bowl
and add yoghurt, lemon juice, tomato
and avocado. Press “Pulse” button and
pulse on food processor speed 5
times, then run continuously until
smooth, about 20 seconds. Press “Off”
button.
Scrape work bowl and add reserved
cheese.Process until well blended,
about 30 seconds. Press “Off” button.
1
tablespoon white wine vinegar
Variation: Cholesterol-Free
Mayonnaise
1-1/4 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground
white pepper
Substitute 1/2 cup pasteurised liquid
egg substitute for the egg and egg
yolk. Omit the cooking/cooling steps.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 262 (89% from fat) • carbo. 2g •
sod. 202mg • prot. 5g • fat 26g
• sat. fat 5g • chol. 8mg
2/3 cup (175 ml) vegetable oil
Nutritional information per tablespoon of
Classic Mayonnaise:
Calories 93 (96% from fat) • carbo. 0g
• prot. 1g • fat 10g • sat. fat 1g
• chol. 27mg • sod. 77mg
Have ready a pie plate filled with ice
cubes and cold water. Add the whole
egg, egg yolk, sugar and flour to the
SmartPower Duet food processor work
bowl fitted with the chopping blade.
Place cover on work bowl and press
“On” button. Process on food
processor speed until combined, about
5 seconds. Transfer to a 18cm non-
stick skillet. Wash the work bowl, blade
and lid with hot water and soap; dry.
RASPBERRY SAUCE
Makes eight 30ml servings
1
340g frozen raspberries,
thawed, at room temperature
(about 1-1/3 cups)
LOW-FAT BLUE CHEESE
DRESSING
Tip: To prevent browning, bury
avocado pit in the centre of the
mixture. Cover tightly and refrigerate.
1
tablespoon sugar
Makes 1 cup
Place raspberries and sugar in the
SmartPower Duet food processor work
bowl fitted with the chopping blade.
Place cover on work bowl and press
“On” button. Process on food
processor speed until well combined,
about 20 seconds. Press “Off” button.
Strain mixture through a fine sieve.
Store in an airtight container in the
refrigerator. Serve over fruit, ice cream,
cake or cheese cake.
1
cup fresh parsley
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
Calories 39 (69% from fat) • carbo. 2g
• prot. 1g • fat 3g • sat. fat 0g
1/3 cup fat free milk
1/2 cup nonfat plain yoghurt
Over medium heat, using a heat-proof
scraper, stir the egg mixture until it
thickens to the consistency of a thin
custard, about 1 to 1-1/2 minutes. Stir
1/2 minute longer, then remove the pan
from the heat and place it in the
prepared ice water bath, stirring the
egg mixture until it is cool.
• chol. 0mg • sod. 30mg
1
60g blue cheese, cut into
1.5cm pieces
1
1
tablespoon fresh lemon juice
tablespoon balsamic vinegar
PESTO SAUCE
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Makes eight 30ml servings
1
90g Parmesan cheese,
cut into 1.5cm pieces
small garlic cloves, peeled
cups fresh basil leaves, loosely
packed
Place parsley in the SmartPower Duet
food processor work bowl fitted with
the chopping blade. Place cover on
work bowl and press “On” button.
Process on food processor speed until
finely chopped, about 10 seconds.
Add remaining ingredients and process
until smooth, about 20 seconds. Press
OFF button. Store in the refrigerator in
an airtight container for up to two
weeks.
Add the cooled egg mixture to the
clean workbowl fitted with the chopping
blade, along with the vinegar, dry
mustard, salt and pepper. Process on
food processor speed to blend, about
15 seconds. With the machine running,
pour 1/3 cup of the oil into the pusher
and let it drip through the small hole.
The mayonnaise will thicken gradually.
Remove the small pusher and add the
remaining oil through the feed tube in a
slow, steady stream, about 1 minute.
Stop processing once all the oil has
been added and the mixture is
3
2
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 52 (0% from fat) • carbo. 13g
prot. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
• chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg
Place cheese in the SmartPower Duet
food processor work bowl fitted with
the chopping blade. Place the cover on
the work bowl and press the “On”
button. Process on food processor
speed until finely chopped, about 45
seconds. Reserve. Add garlic and
process until finely chopped, about 5
seconds. Scrape work bowl and add
basil, oil and pine nuts. Process until
combined, about 15 seconds.
CLASSIC MAYONNAISE
WITH COOKED EGGS
Heating eggs to 70°C, and holding
them there for a moment, sanitises
them to kill salmonella bacteria
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
Calories 17 (53% from fat) • carbo. 1g
• prot. 1g • fat 1g • sat. fat 1g
• chol. 3mg • sod. 96mg
emulsified.
Makes 1 cup
1
1
large egg
large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon flour
18
to combine and cook until heated
through. Season to taste with pepper
and serve immediately.
layer over the cheese, and season.
Pour the hot cream mixture over the
top of the potatoes.
WHIPPED CREAM
broth
2
tablespoons soy sauce
Makes 1 cup
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
Freshly ground black pepper,
to taste
1
1
1
cup whipping cream
tablespoon sugar
teaspoon vanilla extract
Bake until potatoes are tender, liquid is
absorbed and top is browned, about 1
hour. Sprinkle remaining cheese
on top, 5 minutes before the end
of cooking.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 380 (57% from fat) • carbo. 12g
• prot. 29g • fat 24g • sat. fat 3g
• chol. 66mg • sod. 803mg
Cut chicken breasts in half. Roll each
half into a cylinder and wrap in plastic
wrap. Freeze until chicken is hard to
the touch, but is still easily pierced with
a sharp knife.
Place cream in SmartPower Duet food
processor work bowl fitted with the
chopping blade. Place cover on work
bowl and press “On” button. Process
on food processor speed until cream
begins to thicken, about 30 seconds.
Add sugar and vanilla. Continue
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 361 (52% from fat) • carbo. 34g
• prot. 9g • fat 21g • sat. fat 13g
• chol. 74mg • sod. 302mg
POTATOES AU GRATIN
Makes 6 servings
Place garlic and ginger in the
Cooking spray
SmartPower Duet Food Processor
work bowl fitted with the chopping
blade. Place cover on the work bowl
and press the “On” button. Process on
food processor speed until minced,
about 10 seconds. Remove and
reserve. Insert the shredding disc.
Pack carrots in the feed tube and
shred. Remove and reserve. Insert the
slicing disc and slice mushrooms,
spring onions, zucchini and pepper,
reserving each separately. Slice semi-
frozen chicken. Press “Off” button.
1
1
small garlic clove, peeled
cup heavy cream
processing until cream is thickened,
about 30 seconds. Press “Off” button.
SHREDDED CARROTS
AND ZUCCHINI
1/2 cup reduced sodium, lowfat
chicken broth
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
Calories 115 (86% from fat) • carbo. 3g
• prot. 1g • fat 11g • sat. fat 7g
Makes 4 servings
1
4
120g cheddar cheese
medium potatoes, peeled,
halved lengthwise, ends cut flat
Salt, to taste
2
3
2
small zucchini, trimmed, cut to
fit feed tube
medium carrots, peeled, cut to
fit feed tube
• chol. 41mg • sod. 11mg
Freshly ground black pepper,
to taste
tablespoons unsalted butter
CHICKEN STIR-FRY
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Freshly ground black pepper,
to taste
Makes 4 servings
Preheat oven to 160°C and spray a
23cm square baking dish with
vegetable oil cooking spray.
1
450g boneless, skinless
chicken breasts
medium garlic clove, peeled
2.5cm piece fresh ginger,
peeled
small carrots, peeled, cut to fit
feed tube horizontally
120g mushrooms,
Heat oil in a stir-fry pan or large skillet
over medium-high heat. Add
1
1
Place garlic in the SmartPower Duet
food processor work bowl fitted with
the chopping blade. Place cover on
work bowl and press “On” button.
Process on food processor speed
until minced, about 5 seconds.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil and stir-fry
chicken until it is cooked through and
juices run clear. Cook chicken in
batches if necessary. Reserve and
keep warm.
Insert the shredding disc in the
SmartPower Duet food processor work
bowl and place cover on work bowl.
Press “On” button. Place zucchini in
feed tube and shred, using food
processor speed. Remove and
reserve. Place carrots in feed tube
and shred. Press “Off” button.
2
1
6
1
1
stems trimmed
Add 2 tablespoons oil to stir-fry pan
and cook garlic and ginger until
fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add
carrots and cook for 15 seconds. Add
remaining vegetables and cook until
just tender, about 1 minute. Remove
and reserve.
Place cream, broth and garlic in a
small saucepan and bring to a simmer
over medium-low heat.
medium spring onions,
trimmed, cut into 2.5cm pieces
small zucchini, cut to fit feed
tube vertically
medium red pepper, cored,
seeded, cut into rectangles to
fit feed tube
tablespoons vegetable oil,
divided
teaspoons cornstarch
teaspoons cold water
Melt butter in a medium skillet over
medium heat. Add carrots and cook
until tender, about 2 minutes. Add
zucchini and seasonings. Cook, stirring
often, until just tender, about 1 minute.
Serve warm.
Insert the shredding disc into the food
processor work bowl and shred the
cheese. Reserve. Insert the slicing disc
and slice the potatoes. Press
“Off” button.
Combine cornstarch and water in a
small bowl. Add broth, soy sauce and
sesame oil. Add to stir-fry pan and
cook over medium-high heat until
thickened, about 2 minutes. Add
reserved chicken and vegetables; stir
6
Layer half the potato slices in the
bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper and half the
cheese. Add remaining potatoes in a
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 86 (60% from fat) • carbo. 8g •
prot. 1g • fat 6g • sat. fat 4g
2
2
1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken
• chol. 16mg • sod. 141mg
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if necessary, to prevent burning.
Remove from heat and allow apple
mixture to cool before processing.
and shred. Transfer to salad bowl.
Repeat with zucchini. Press “Off”
button. Toss vegetables with lettuces.
When ready to serve, add vinaigrette
and toss to combine.
CHICKEN SALAD
1/2 cup walnut halves
teaspoon sugar
Preheat oven to 190°C and line six
muffin cups with paper liners.
1
Makes 2 servings
1
small celery stalk, peeled, cut
into 2cm pieces
1/3 small red pepper, cut into
2cm pieces
cup cooked chicken, cut into
2cm pieces
1/4 cup lowfat mayonnaise
Salt, to taste
Transfer apple mixture to the
SmartPower Duet food processor work
bowl fitted with the chopping blade.
Place cover on work bowl and press
ON button. Process on food processor
speed until combined, about 15
seconds. Scrape work bowl. Process
until smooth, about 10 - 15 seconds.
Press “Off” button.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder,
cinnamon and salt in a small bowl.
Reserve.
Nutritional information per serving: (salad
only) Calories 40 (0% from fat) • carbo.
8g • prot. 2g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 26mg
1
Place banana pieces in the
SmartPower Duet food processor work
bowl fitted with the chopping blade.
Place cover on work bowl and press
“On” button. Process on food
VINAIGRETTE
Freshly ground black pepper,
to taste
Makes 1 cup
processor speed until smooth, about
20 seconds. Scrape bowl. Add egg,
milk and oil; process until combined,
about 10 seconds. Add walnuts and
dry ingredients. Press “Pulse” button
and pulse on food processor speed
until flour is just mixed in, about 3 - 4
times. Batter will be lumpy and some
dry flour may be left on top. Press
“Off” button.
Nutritional information per 1/2 cup:
Calories 84 (0% from fat) • carbo. 21g
• prot. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg
1
small garlic clove, peeled
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
tablespoon Dijon mustard
Place celery and red pepper in the
SmartPower Duet food processor work
bowl fitted with the chopping blade.
Place cover on work bowl, press “On”
button and press “Pulse” button. Pulse
on food processor speed until coarsely
chopped, about 3 - 4 times. Add
chicken and mayonnaise; pulse until
combined, about 3 - 4 times. Press
“Off” button. Season, to taste, with salt
and pepper.
1
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black
pepper
TOSSED SALAD
1
cup vegetable oil
Makes 8 servings
Place garlic in the SmartPower Duet
food processor work bowl fitted with
the chopping blade. Place cover on
work bowl and press “On” button.
Process on food processor speed until
finely chopped, about 5 seconds. Add
vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper;
process 5 seconds to combine. With
machine running, slowly pour oil
through feed tube until well mixed,
about 30 seconds. Press “Off”
button.
8
cups assorted lettuces, washed,
dried and torn into bite-sized
pieces*
Fill prepared muffin cups with batter (fill
almost to the top) and sprinkle tops
with sugar. Bake until tops are lightly
browned and a toothpick inserted in
the centre comes out clean, about
20 - 25 minutes. Remove from muffin
pan and cool on wire rack.
6
4
1
radishes, ends cut flat
plum tomatoes, ends cut flat
celery stalk, peeled, cut to fit
feed tube vertically
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 244 (59% from fat) • carbo. 3g
• prot. 22g • fat 16g • sat. fat 3g
• chol. 70mg • sod. 211mg
1
1
1
small red onion, peeled, ends
cut flat
medium carrot, peeled, cut to fit
feed tube horizontally
small zucchini, trimmed, cut to
fit feed tube horizontally
Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
Nutritional information per muffin:
Calories 240 (45% from fat) • carbo. 29g
• prot. 4g • fat 12g • sat. fat 1g
BANANA WALNUT
MUFFINS
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
Calories 247 (98% from fat) • carbo. 1g
• prot. 0g • fat 27g • sat. fat 3g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 157mg
• chol. 30mg • sod. 374mg
Makes 6 muffins
Place lettuces in a large salad bowl.
Insert the slicing disc in the
SmartPower Duet food processor work
bowl. Place cover on work bowl and
press “On” button. Using food
processor speed, slice radishes and
transfer to salad bowl. Slice tomatoes,
celery and red onion separately,
transferring each to the salad bowl
after slicing. Insert the shredding disc.
Place carrots in feed tube horizontally
1
cup all-purpose flour
APPLESAUCE
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
Makes 1-1/2 cups
1
450g apples, peeled, cored,
cut into eighths
1
small ripe banana, peeled, cut
into 2.5cm pieces
large egg
1/4 cup water
Place apples and water in a 2-litre
saucepan over medium-low heat.
Simmer until apples are soft, about
20 - 25 minutes. Add additional water,
1
1/4 cup skim milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
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