Cuisinart BFP-703R Instruction and Recipe Booklet - Page 21

WHIPPED CREAM Makes 1 cup 1 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 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 processing until cream is thickened, about 30 seconds. Press "Off" button. Nutritional information per tablespoon: Calories 115 (86% from fat) • carbo. 3g • prot. 1g • fat 11g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 41mg • sod. 11mg CHICKEN STIR-FRY Makes 4 servings 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 medium garlic clove, peeled 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled 2 small carrots, peeled, cut to fit feed tube horizontally 4 ounces mushrooms, stems trimmed 6 medium scallions, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 small zucchini, cut to fit feed tube vertically 1 medium red pepper, cored, seeded, cut into rectangles to fit feed tube 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons cold water 1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 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 garlic and ginger in the 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, scallions, zucchini and pepper, reserving each separately. Slice semi-frozen chicken. Press "Off" button. Heat oil in a stir-fry pan or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 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. 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. 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 to com- bine and cook until heated through. Season to taste with pepper and serve immediately. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 380 (57% from fat) • carbo. 12g • prot. 29g • fat 24g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 66mg • sod. 803mg POTATOES AU GRATIN Makes 6 servings Cooking spray 1 small garlic clove, peeled 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup reduced sodium, lowfat chicken broth 1/4 pound cheddar cheese 4 medium potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, ends cut flat Salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 375ºF and spray a 9-inch square baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray. 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. Place cream, broth and garlic in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. 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. 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 layer over the cheese, and season. Pour the hot cream mixture over the top of the potatoes. 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 361 (52% from fat) • carbo. 34g • prot. 9g • fat 21g • sat. fat 13g • chol. 74mg • sod. 302mg SHREDDED CARROTS AND ZUCCHINI Makes 4 servings 2 small zucchini, trimmed, cut to fit feed tube 3 medium carrots, peeled, cut to fit feed tube 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried basil Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 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. 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. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 86 (60% from fat) • carbo. 8g • prot. 1g • fat 6g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 16mg • sod. 141mg 19