Cuisinart EPC-1200PC Instructions and Recipes - Page 17

2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon white vinegar ¾ cup reduced fat milk ¼ cup half & half 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch pieces ¼ cup chopped fresh chives ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley ¼ teaspoon freshly ground white or black pepper Place the potatoes, water, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt, and vinegar in the cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Electric Pressure Cooker. Cover and select High Pressure. Set timer for 7 minutes. When cooking is completed, use Quick Pressure Release. Turn off. While potatoes are cooking, combine milk with half & half in a saucepan and heat to a simmer (gentle bubbles at edges) (may also be done in a microwave-safe container in the microwave). Remove cooking pot and drain water from potatoes. Return cooking pot to Pressure Cooker and select Simmer. Let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to dry potatoes slightly. Sprinkle with remaining salt. Add heated milk mixture to the cooking pot, and using a potato masher suitable for nonstick cookware, mash the potatoes to break up. Add the butter, chives, parsley, and pepper to the potatoes, and mash until they reach the desired texture. Select Keep Warm and cover loosely to hold the potatoes until ready to serve. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 149 (28% from fat) • carb. 24g • pro. 3g • fat 5g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 14mg • sod. 185mg • calc. 42mg • fiber 2g 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons lemon juice pinch ground cinnamon pinch ground nutmeg Place sweet potatoes and water into cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Electric Pressure Cooker. Lock lid in place. Select High Pressure. Set timer for 6 minutes. When audible beep sounds use Quick Pressure Release to release steam. When float valve drops, remove lid carefully, tilting away from you to allow steam to disperse. Strain sweet potatoes and place in large mixing bowl. Mash with potato masher or hand mixer. Once thoroughly mashed, add remaining ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly. Serve immediately. Nutritional information per serving (based on 10 servings): Calories 186 (12% from fat) • carb. 39g • pro. 2g • fat 3g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 6mg • sod. 214mg • calc. 26mg • fiber 6g Rice Pilaf Makes 6 cups 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 1 medium carrot, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 2 cups long grain white rice ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 3 cups chicken broth sage leaf (optional) Sweet Potato Purée A nice, subtle side dish - makes a great substitute for the regular white potato. Makes about 4½ cups, about 8 to 10 servings 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes 1 cup water 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1½ teaspoons kosher salt Place the butter in the cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Electric Pressure Cooker. Select Sauté and let butter heat for 2 to 3 minutes. When hot, add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and vegetables become aromatic, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in rice and cook, stirring frequently, until rice becomes opaque, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add salt, broth, and sage leaf. Cover and lock lid in place. Select High Pressure and set timer for 3 minutes. When audible beep sounds wait 3 minutes, and then use Quick Pressure Release to release 17