Cuisinart HM-50 HM-50 Manual - Page 11

Savories Herbed Cheese Instead of purchasing expensive herb-flavored cheeses, you can easily prepare your own. Makes about 2 cups 8 ounces cream cheese (may use regular or lowfat) 5 ounces chèvre or other goat cheese (soft type, not aged) 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot or green onion 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon herbs de Provence 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper dash hot sauce such as Tabasco®, to taste Place all ingredients except hot sauce in a medium bowl. Mix on Speed 3 for 1 minute, then increase speed to Speed 5 to whip for an additional 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Add hot sauce to taste, whip on Speed 5 for 30 seconds longer. Allow to stand at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow flavors to blend. Transfer to a resealable container and refrigerate. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving to soften. Serve with crackers, pita or bagel chips. It also makes a good topping for a baked potato. Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons, made with lowfat cream cheese): Calories 58 (69% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 3g • fat 4g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 9mg • sod. 156mg • calc. 35mg • fiber 0g Roasted Red Pepper and Sun-dried Tomato Dip Serve this dip with crackers, bagel chips or pita chips. Or, try it as a spread on sandwiches, or as a topping for baked potatoes. Makes 2 cups 8 ounces cream cheese (lowfat or regular), cut into 8 pieces 1⁄2 cup sour cream (lowfat or regular) 1 roasted red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1⁄3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 clove garlic, chopped 1⁄2 teaspoon basil 1⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix on Speed 3 until well blended and smooth, 2 minutes. Mix on Speed 5 to lighten, 1 minute. Transfer to a resealable container and refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer to allow flavors to blend before serving. Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons, made with lowfat products): Calories 54 (52% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 2g • fat 3g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 7mg • sod. 111mg • calc. 43mg • fiber 0g Caramelized Onion Dip Serve with chips or fresh vegetables. Makes 31⁄2 cups 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 cups finely chopped onions 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces lowfat cream cheese, at room temperature, cut into 1-inch pieces 3⁄4 cup lowfat sour cream 1⁄2 cup lowfat mayonnaise Heat butter and oil in a large skillet using medium heat. Add onions, cayenne, salt and pepper. Sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook on medium-low for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, until the onions are browned and caramelized. Let cool completely. Place the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Mix on Speed 1 for 1 minute, then Speed 3 for an additional 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Add half the cooled onions, and mix on Speed 5 for 1 minute. Add remaining onions and mix on Speed 1 until blended. Taste and adjust seasonings. Nutritional information per serving (1⁄4 cup): Calories 131 (72% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 3g • fat 11g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 21mg • sod. 308mg • calc. 53mg • fiber 1g 11