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INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET

Mini-Prep® Processor DLC-1

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or

damaged in any manner. Return the SAVE THESE
appliance to the nearest authorized
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS......... PG 1
INTRODUCTION.......................... PG 1 Cuisinart® Service Facility for INSTRUCTIONS
examination, repair, electrical or
THE PARTS ................................. PG 2
ASSEMBLING THE PARTS......... PG 3
mechanical adjustment.
NOTICE
TIPS FOR PROCESSING............ PG 4 7. The use of attachments not
PROCESSING FOOD.................. PG 5 This appliance has a polarized plug
recommended or sold by Cuisinart
(one blade is wider than the other).
OPERATING TECHNIQUES......... PG 6 may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a
TROUBLESHOOTING ................. PG 7 polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
CLEANING AND STORAGE......... PG 7 does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
RECIPE SUGGESTIONS ............ PG 7 plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
WARRANTY..................................PG 11 qualified electrician. Do not attempt to
9. Do not use outdoors.
defeat this safety feature.
IMPORTANT 10. Keep hands and utensils away from
moving blade while processing food INTRODUCTION
SAFEGUARDS to reduce the risk of severe injury to
persons, or damage to the food
The Cuisinart® Mini-Prep® Processor
When using an electrical appliance, handles a variety of food preparation
processor. A scraper may be used,
basic safety precautions should always tasks including chopping, grinding,
but must be used only when the
be followed including the following: puréeing, emulsifying and blending.
food processor is not running.
The patented two-position blade
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. provides a super-sharp edge for the
11. Blade is sharp. Handle carefully when
delicate chopping of herbs, and for
removing, inserting or cleaning.
2. To protect against risk of electric shock, blending and puréeing other soft foods,
do not put motor base in water or other while the blunt edge offers a powerful
12. To reduce the risk of injury, never place
liquid. cutting surface to grind through coffee
cutting blade on base without first
beans, spices and other hard foods.
putting prep bowl properly in place.
3. Close supervision is necessary Two operating speeds with pulse
when any appliance is used by or near activation give maximum control for
13. Be certain cover is securely locked in
children. precision processing.
place before operating appliance. Do not
attempt to remove cover until blade has
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, A powerful high-speed motor works
stopped rotating.
before putting on or taking off parts, and hard and fast to accomplish any small
before cleaning. To unplug, grasp plug job with ease. Chop herbs, onions,
14. Do not attempt to defeat the cover
and pull from electrical outlet. Never pull garlic; grind coffee beans, spices,
interlock mechanism.
cord. hard cheese; purée baby foods; blend
mayonnaise and flavored butters all
15. Check prep bowl for presence of foreign
5. Avoid contacting moving parts. with the same compact appliance.
objects before using.
The Mini- Prep® takes up a minimum
6. Do not operate any appliance with a of counter space and stores neatly on
damaged cord or plug, or after the the countertop or in a cabinet.

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THE PARTS: F
G

A. Compact Motor Base, with: B

B. Shaft from motor
C. LO Speed-Control lever E
D. HI Speed-Control lever
E. Round bowl-support platform
A
with two locking tabs MINI PREP PROCESSOR

F. Column at back with

interlock slot LO HI

G. Power cord with concealed

storage underneath
C D Q
H. Prep Bowl, with:
I. Prep Bowl part number
J. Central Opening M
L
K. Two openings for locking tabs
on lower surface of motor base
L. Two tabs on opposite sides of
top surface

M. Prep Bowl Cover, with: H

J
N. Tabs on opposite sides P
P. Long descending tab at back N
Q. Handle on top with two
openings for adding liquids V

R. Plastic Sheath, with: I

T. Handle on top K
U. Ridges along opposite sides

V. Blade Assembly, with: T

W. Central hub holding ribs (grips) Y
X. Curved sharp edge R
Y. Flat blunt edge X W
U
BLADE IS VERY SHARP. ALWAYS
HANDLE IT BY CENTRAL HUB.
NEVER TOUCH THE BLADE ITSELF.

Z. Spatula

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ASSEMBLING THE HOLDING RIBS (grips) ONLY. DO NOT

TOUCH THE RAZOR-SHARP BLADES.
B.

PARTS
Before you process any food,
assemble the parts and try the HI and BLUNT SIDE UP
LO processing speeds to get a feel for • There are notches (C) on opposite
how your Mini-Prep® Processor works. sides of the interior of the hub.
These fit over ridges on the sides of
1. Place the Motor Base on a flat, dry, the Sheath.
stable surface. It should be close
to an electrical outlet of the same Notch
C.
voltage as that stated on the bottom
of the unit.
Note these important features of the
2. Locate part number on bottom of Blade Assembly.
Prep Bowl. Place the Prep Bowl on
the motor base with the Prep Bowl • The Assembly can be placed over
part number slightly to the left of Place the Sheath, handle side up,
the Sheath in two different ways. on a flat surface. Pick up the Blade
center, then rotate it counterclockwise
until it locks and clicks into position. Assembly by its hub holding ribs (grips)
If you hold it this way (A), you will and line up the notches in the interior of
Rotate Prep Bowl following direction see the word "Sharp" on the blade.
of Bowl Lock arrows printed on the hub with the ridges on the sides of
Assemble the blade this side up to use the Sheath. Let the Blade Assembly
motor base. the sharp edge. (See the section on slide down to the bottom of the Sheath.
processing food for information about
3. Connect the Blade Assembly to the when to use the sharp edge.)
Blade Sheath. HOLD THE BLADE Lift the Sheath by its handle. Hold the
ASSEMBLY BY THE CENTRAL HUB Blade Assembly by its hub holding
A.
SHARP SIDE ribs (grips) and turn it very slightly
clockwise. This locks it in place on
the Sheath and prevents it from
sliding up during processing.

4. Hold the Sheath by

its top handle, place
it over the central
opening of the Bowl,
MINI PREP PROCESSOR If you hold it this way (B), you will see and slide the Sheath
LO HI
no writing on the blade. Assemble the down over the motor
blade this side up to use the blunt edge. shaft. The lower blade MINI PREP PROCESSOR

(See the section on processing food on the Blade Assembly LO HI

for infor-mation about when to use the

blunt edge.)

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should almost touch the bottom of the 10. Now you are ready to process food. Use the blunt edge for grinding coffee
Prep Bowl. beans and spices, and for chopping
11. Disassembling the Blade hard food such as peppercorns, seeds,
5. Hold the cover by its handle on the Assembly chocolate and nuts.
top, with the descending tab in about Lift the Sheath. Holding the Blade
the 2 o'clock position (D). Assembly stationary, carefully turn Selecting the Right Operating Speed
the Sheath Cylinder clockwise, then Use low speed (LO Lever) for chopping,
While holding guide the Blade Assembly up over puréeing, and mixing food with the
D.
the Motor Base, the Sheath. sharp edge of the blade.
press the cover
onto the Prep Use high speed (HI Lever) for grinding
Bowl. Use the
handle to turn it
TIPS FOR PROCESSING and for chopping hard food with the
blunt edge of the blade.
MINI PRE counterclockwise
P PROCES
SOR
FOOD
LO
until the
HI

descending tab
Preparing the Food Note: Due to the powerful motor
provided with this unit, Cuisinart
on the back locks into the slot on the Size: recommends using one hand to support
column of the Motor Base. IF THE TAB Always cut large pieces of food into the Mini-Prep® during operation. This is
DOES NOT FULLY OR COMPLETELY smaller pieces of even size – about 1/2 especially true of the Hi speed.
ENGAGE IN THE SLOT, THE MOTOR inch (12mm) to a side. If you don't start
WILL NOT START. with pieces that are small and uniform, Selecting the Right Lever Action
you will not get an even chop. Pulse action is best when you are using
6. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet. the sharp edge of the blade. Two or
Quantity: three pulses are often enough. Be sure
7. Place one hand on the cover of the Do not overload the Prep Bowl. to check the food frequently to prevent
unit, and press the LO Speed-Control Overloading causes inconsistent overprocessing. If you overprocess, you
Lever with the thumb or forefinger of results and it strains the motor. Use the are likely to get a watery paste instead of
your other hand. Remove your thumb quantities given in the recipe section as a fine chop.
or finger from the control. a guide. As a rule of thumb, remember
that after being processed, food should Continuous-hold action is best when
8. Now press and release the HI Speed- not reach more than 2/3 of the way up you are using the blunt edge of the
Control Lever. the Sheath of the Blade Assembly. blade. You may have to operate the
Mini-Prep® Processor for several
9. WHEN THE Selecting the Right Blade Edge seconds to achieve the desired
BLADE STOPS Use the sharp edge for chopping, results with some food - as long as
MOVING, remove puréeing and mixing. It is the right 20 seconds for some seeds, or 40
the cover by choice, for example, for chopping soft, seconds for coffee beans.
turning it fragile food such as herbs, celery, onions,
gently clockwise garlic and most cheese. It is also When you operate the unit for more than
and lifting it the right choice for puréeing cooked 10 seconds, use a pulse action every 10
straight up. MINI PRE
P PROCES
SOR
vegetables, making mayonnaise and seconds or so to allow food to drop to
LO
HI mixing salad dressing. the bottom of the Prep Bowl. This
provides more consistent results.

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Removing Food from the Sides

Never operate the Mini-Prep®
continuously for longer than of the Bowl PROCESSING FOOD
1 minute at a time. Occasionally food will stick to the sides 1. Place the Prep Bowl firmly on the
of the bowl as you process. Stop the motor base and insert the Blade
Note: The Prep Bowl and Cover may machine to clear it away. AFTER THE Assembly. Be sure the blade is
become scratched when you use them BLADE HAS STOPPED MOVING, remove assembled to use the blade edge
for grinding coffee, grain and spices. the cover, and use the spatula to scrape that is appropriate for the food to
This does not affect the performance the food from the sides of the bowl back be processed.
of the Mini-Prep® Processor. However, into the center.
you may want to reserve that bowl for 2. Place food in the Prep Bowl. Be
grinding, and purchase an additional Reversing the Blade in the Middle of sure the food is cut in small pieces,
bowl and cover set for other uses. a Processing Task and the bowl is not overloaded.
These are available from the Cuisinart® While preparing some recipes, you may
Customer Service Department, which want to switch the blade from sharp to 3. Lock the Cover into position.
you can reach by dialing our toll-free blunt or vice versa. Note: Due to the powerful motor
number: 800-726-0190. Ask for Model provided with this unit, Cuisinart
DLC-195A when ordering. 1. Be sure neither of the Control Levers recommends using one hand
is pressed down. to support the Mini-Prep®
Summary: Selecting Blade, Speed, during operation.
and Lever Action 2. Unplug the unit.
4. Press the appropriate Speed-
Lever 3. Remove the cover from the Prep Bowl. Control Lever – LO or HI, depending
Operation Blade Edge Speed Action on the food you are processing.
Chopping Sharp LO Pulse
4. Lift the Sheath by its top handle and
Grinding Blunt HI Continuous remove the Blade Assembly. NEVER 5. When you have finished processing
TOUCH THE BLADE ITSELF. the food, stop the machine by
releasing the Speed-Control Lever.
Adding Liquid 5. Remove the contents of the bowl to
You can add liquids such as water, oil or another container. 6. WHEN THE BLADE STOPS MOVING,
flavoring while the machine is running. remove the Cover.
You might want to add oil when making 6. Carefully remove the Blade Assembly,
mayonnaise or salad dressing, for holding it by its Hub Holding Ribs. Turn 6a. Unplug the unit.
example. Or you could add vanilla or blade upside-down and reinsert it on
alcohol when making frozen yogurt. the Sheath. 7. Carefully remove the Blade
Assembly, holding it by the handle on
7. Insert the Sheath over the central the top of the Sheath. NEVER TOUCH
Pour the liquid through one of the two
opening of the empty bowl. THE BLADE ITSELF.
openings in the cover. IMPORTANT:
Add liquid through only one opening at a 8. Insert the food to be processed.
time. The other opening must be left free 8. Remove food with the spatula.
for air to escape. If both openings are 9. Replace the cover, locking it into place.
blocked, liquid cannot flow smoothly Note: Do not operate Mini-Prep®
into the bowl. 10. Plug the unit into the electrical outlet without food contents in Prep Bowl.
and continue processing.

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OPERATING TECHNIQUES Blade Position/Speed

Chop, grind and purée small amounts Ingredient: Sharp/LO Blunt/HI Comments
of food with the Mini-Prep® Processor.
This table lists a number of ingredients anchovies X
in alphabetical order, and shows the bacon X must be cooked crisp
recommended method of processing butter X
for each. celery X
cheese
hard* X chop no more than 2 ounces
(56g) at one time
semi-hard X
semi-soft Sharp/HI must be chilled
soft X must be well chilled
chocolate chop no more than 1ounce
bittersweet X (28g) at a time
milk chocolate X better results if chilled/refrigerated
cinnamon sticks X
coffee beans X grind no more than 1/2 cup
(2 oz., 56g) at a time
fruit chips X
garlic X
ginger root X
grain X
green onions X
herbs, fresh X
horseradish X
leeks X
macaroons X must be brittle, like Italian amaretti
meats X meats should be cold but not frozen
or precooked
mushrooms X
nutmeg X pulse about 5 times to break apart,
then let run until finely chopped
nuts X must be chilled
olives X
onions X
peel, citrus X
peppercorns X
peppers, dried X
peppers, fresh X
*If cheese is fresh and slightly crumbly, use scallions X
the SHARP edge. ( Use the BLUNT edge for seeds X like coriander, dill, cumin, poppy, etc.
extremely hard, imported or older cheeses shallots X
only. Many cheeses available are actually
only semi-hard. ) vegetables, cooked Sharp/HI cook until soft, process to a smooth
purée

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TROUBLESHOOTING Avoid leaving it in soapy water where it

may disappear from sight.
for each of the various cooking methods.
Model Recipe:
Motor doesn't start or blade
doesn't rotate. If you have a dishwasher, you can wash 1/2 cup (5 ounces, 140g) frozen peas
• Check that plug is securely inserted the Prep Bowl, cover, Blade Assembly 3 tablespoons hot water (to purée)
into outlet. and spatula on the upper shelf. Insert
• Check that Prep Bowl and cover are the Prep Bowl upside-down and the Microwave Oven
securely locked into place. cover right-side up. Put the blade and Place frozen peas in microwave-safe
• Be sure to press only one speed- spatula in the cutlery basket. Unload container, and cover with plastic wrap.
control lever at a time. the dishwasher carefully to avoid Cook at 100% power for 5 minutes,
contact with the sharp blade. Wipe stirring once. Let stand covered for
Food is unevenly chopped. the motor base clean with a damp 60 seconds.
• Either you are chopping too much sponge or cloth. Dry it immediately.
food at one time, or the pieces are Never submerge the motor base or Saucepan
not small enough. Try cutting food the plug in water or other liquid. Place peas and 1/4 cup water in
into smaller pieces of even size and saucepan. Bring to full boil over medium
processing a smaller amount per batch. The Mini-Prep® stores neatly on the heat, separating with fork. Reduce heat;
countertop in a minimum of space. cover and simmer until tender, about
Food is chopped too fine or is watery. When it is not in use, be sure to leave 3 minutes. Drain.
• The food is overprocessed. Use brief it unplugged. The hidden cord storage
pulses, or process for less time. underneath the motor base will help to Steamer
keep excess cord off the countertop. Fill saucepan with 1 inch of water. Place
Food collects on Prep Bowl cover or Store the unit assembled to prevent loss steamer basket in saucepan and add
sides of Prep Bowl. of parts. Store the blades as you would peas. Bring to full boil. Separate peas
• You may be processing too much sharp knives–-out of the reach of children. with fork. Let steam for 5 minutes.
food. Turn machine off. When blade
stops rotating, remove cover, and The Mini-Prep® is intended for Insert blade using SHARP edge. Add
clean bowl and lid with spatula. HOUSE-HOLD USE ONLY. Any service peas with the 3 tablespoons hot water.
other than cleaning and normal user Run at HI speed to purée, about 60
Food hangs up on blade. maintenance, should be performed seconds. Stop and scrape bowl. Run at
• You may be processing too much by an authorized Cuisinart® Service HI speed again until peas are completely
food. Carefully remove blade. Remove Representative. puréed, about 30 seconds.
food from blade with spatula, and start
over again. Makes about 1/2 cup (5 oz., 140g)
RECIPES puréed peas.
CLEANING AND STORAGE: BABY FOOD*
Puréed Vegetables, Fruit, Meat or Poultry Note: For very stringy vegetables such
To simplify cleaning, rinse the Prep Bowl, may be prepared by using the following as asparagus, press cooked puréed
cover and blade immediately after use, model recipe for Tiny Tender Peas. vegetables through a sieve before using.
so that food won't dry onto them. Wash
Blade Assembly, Sheath, Prep Bowl, Foods may be cooked in a microwave *Always consult with your physician to
cover and spatula in warm soapy water. oven, saucepan or steamed in a steamer know which foods are best for your baby.
Rinse and dry. Wash the blade carefully. basket. Some additional water is added

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TUNA FISH SALAD cheese. Run at HI speed for over medium-low heat until apples are
Make this popular tasty sandwich filler 15 seconds. For a finer texture, soft, about 20-25 minutes. Add
with a few quick pulses! run machine 5 seconds longer. additional water while cooking, if
necessary, to prevent scorching.
1/2 ounce (15g) onion, peeled Makes 3/4 cup (2 ounces, 55g) grated
1 small celery stalk, about cheese. Insert blade using BLUNT edge. For a
5 inches (13cm), cut into 1-inch smooth applesauce, process apples
(2.5cm) pieces CHOCOLATE FROSTING at LO speed until smooth, about
1 3-ounce (85g) can tuna fish 25 sec-onds. For a chunkier
Freshly ground black pepper 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces, 170g) applesauce, pulse at LO speed until
to taste confectioner’s sugar desired consistency is reached.
2 tablespoons (30ml) mayonnaise, 1 ounce (28g) unsweetened
light or homemade chocolate, in 1/2" pieces GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
2 tablespoons margarine
8 whole graham crackers,
Insert blade using BLUNT edge. 2 tablespoons milk*
quartered (4 ounces, 113g)
Add onion and celery to Prep Bowl 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sugar
and pulse at HI speed until coarsely 1/8 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons (2-1/2 ounces, 70g)
chopped, about 5 pulses. Drain tuna
unsalted butter or margarine,
fish and add with pepper and Insert blade using BLUNT edge. Add
melted
mayonnaise. Pulse twice at HI speed. sugar and chocolate to Prep Bowl. Pulse
Serve immediately or refrigerate. on Hi speed to coarsely chop chocolate, Preheat oven to 375oF (190o C).
about 8 pulses. Then process at HI speed
Makes about 3/4 cup (6 ounces, 170g). until chocolate is finely chopped, about Insert blade using SHARP edge. Add
30 seconds. half the crackers with all the sugar to the
CHOPPED MEAT/HAMBURGER Prep Bowl and pulse 3 times at HI speed
In a small saucepan over medium heat, to break apart. Then let machine run at
5 ounces (140g) boneless bring margarine and milk to a boil. Add to HI speed until very finely chopped, about
round or sirloin, cut into Prep Bowl and process at HI speed until 15 seconds. Add remaining crackers
1/2-inch (1cm) cubes creamy, about 15 seconds. Add vanilla and and pulse at HI speed 3 times to break
salt; process at LO speed to incorporate, apart. Then let machine run at HI speed
Insert blade using SHARP edge. Add about 5 seconds. until crackers are finely chopped, about
beef and run at HI speed for 15 seconds. 30 seconds.
Scrape down bowl. Run for 15 more Makes 3/4 cup (180 ml) frosting,
seconds for finer texture. enough to frost one 8-inch (20cm) Add melted butter and process at
round layer cake. HI speed until combined, about
Makes 5 ounces (140g) of chopped 10 seconds. Use spatula to scrape
beef. Shape into hamburger or use in *You may use whole, 2%, 1% or skim milk. Prep Bowl.
your favorite recipe, as desired.
APPLESAUCE Press crumb mixture into bottom and
GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE sides of 8-inch (20cm) pie pan. Bake
2 small apples, 6 ounces (170g) each until set and edges begin to lightly
2 ounces (55g) Parmesan cheese, cut 1/4 cup (2 ounces, 60 ml) water brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cool
into 1/2-inch (1cm) pieces Peel and core apples. Cut into eighths. before filling. Makes one 8-inch (20cm)
Insert blade using SHARP edge. Add In small saucepan, cook apples in water pie crust.

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CLASSIC MAYONNAISE at HI speed to blend, about 15 seconds. 1-1/2 tablespoons fresh dill or 1/2
teaspoon dried dill
2 large egg yolks With machine running at HI speed, 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar gradually add oil to one of the recessed 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or
1 teaspoon mustard, preferably areas in the cover so that oil flows 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
Dijon-style through feed hole in a slow, steady 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground stream.* The mayonnaise will thicken 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
white pepper as the oil is added. This takes about 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon salt 2 minutes. Run machine for about 1 large shallot (3/4 ounce, 21g)
2/3 cup (6 ounces, 175 ml) 1 minute, check consistency, and 1/2 cup (4 ounces, 125 ml) non-fat
vegetable oil then continue. plain yogurt
1/3 cup (2-1/2 ounces, 75 ml)
Insert blade using BLUNT edge. Add all Makes 1 cup (8 ounces, 250 ml). skim milk
ingredients except oil to Prep Bowl. Mix 2 tablespoons lemon juice
at HI speed to blend, about 15 seconds. *Oil should flow through only one feed 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
hole. If both are used, the flow will (Dijon-style)
With machine running at HI speed, be blocked. 1 tablespoon balsamic or
gradually add oil to one of the recessed red-wine vinegar
areas in the cover so that oil flows VINAIGRETTE SALAD DRESSING
through the feed hole in a slow, steady Insert blade using SHARP edge.
stream.* The mayonnaise will thicken 1 small garlic clove (1/4 ounce, 7g) Add parsley, herbs and salt to Prep
as the oil is added. This takes about 3/4 cup ( 6 ounces, 177 ml ) Bowl. Process at HI speed until finely
2 minutes. Run machine for about vegetable oil chop-ped, about 45 seconds. Check
1 minute, check consistency, and 1/4 cup (2 ounces, 55 ml) consistency and continue processing
then continue. red-wine vinegar if necessary.
1 tablespoon mustard (Dijon-style)
Makes 1 cup (8 oz., 250 ml). 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground Peel and quarter shallot. Add to Prep
white pepper Bowl and process at HI speed until
*Oil should flow through only one feed 1/8 teaspoon salt finely chopped, about 15 seconds. Add
hole. If both are used, the flow will remaining ingredients and process at HI
be blocked. Insert blade using SHARP edge. Add speed to blend well, about 30 seconds.
garlic and process at HI speed to mince,
NO-CHOLESTEROL MAYONNAISE about 10 seconds. Add remaining Makes 1 cup (8 ounces, 250 ml).
ingredients and process at HI speed
1/4 cup egg substitute to mix well, about 5-10 seconds. TONNATO SAUCE
1 teaspoon mustard, preferably
This sauce is delicious spread on
Dijon-style Makes about 1 cup (8 ounces, 250 ml). poached fish, cold poultry or meat.
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground
white pepper NO-FAT HERB SALAD DRESSING 1 can tuna in water
2/3 cup (6 ounces, 175 ml) A delicious, fresh-tasting dressing with a (3-1/4 ounces, 92g)
vegetable oil creamy consistency. 1 2 ounce (56g) can anchovy filets
1 cup (1/2 ounce, 14g) tightly 7 small cornichons (1 ounce, 30g)
Insert blade using BLUNT edge. Add all
packed parsley leaves 2 tablespoons capers
ingredients except oil to Prep Bowl. Mix

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1 tablespoon prepared mustard LEMON GARLIC BUTTER peppercorns, cayenne pepper and chili
(Dijon-style) powder to taste.
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground 1/4 cup (3.5g) tightly packed
white pepper parsley leaves 1 tablespoon coriander seed
1/2 cup (4 ounces, 125 ml) light 1/2 teaspoon fresh or dried 1 tablespoon dried, minced onion
mayonnaise rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon dried, minced garlic
1 large garlic clove (3/4 ounce, 21g) 1 teaspoon mustard seed
Insert blade using SHARP edge. Add all 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon whole white
ingredients except mayonnaise to Prep 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard pepper-corns
Bowl and process at HI speed to blend, (Dijon-style) 2 tablespoons paprika
about 40 seconds. Scrape Prep Bowl, 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
add mayonnaise and blend well at HI 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme
speed, about 40 seconds. white pepper 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 cup (4 ounces, 113g) unsalted 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Makes 1 cup (8 ounces, 250 ml) or four butter, cut into 8 pieces, at
2-ounce (60 ml) servings. 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
room temperature. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
WALNUT PESTO SAUCE
Insert blade using SHARP edge. Insert blade using BLUNT edge. Add
1 ounce (28g) Romano cheese Process parsley and rosemary at HI coriander, onion, garlic, mustard seed
1/4 cup (1 ounce, 28g) walnuts speed until finely chopped, about 20 and peppercorns. Process at HI speed
1 large garlic clove (3/4 ounce, 21g) seconds. Add remaining ingredients, until seeds are finely ground, about 30
1/2 cup (4 ounces, 125 ml) except butter. Process at HI speed to seconds. Add remaining ingredients and
vegetable oil blend well, about 30 seconds. Scrape process at HI speed to blend well, about
1 cup (1/2 ounce, 14g) tightly Prep Bowl. Remove blade and reinsert 30 seconds.
packed basil leaves using BLUNT edge. Add butter and
1/8 teaspoon salt process at LO speed to cream, about Makes about 1-1/2 ounces (42g)
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground 30 seconds. of Cajun Spice Blend. The Cajun
white pepper Spice Blend may be stored in a tighlly
Makes about 1/2 cup (5 ounces, 140g).
sealed jar in a cool, dark place for
Insert blade using BLUNT edge.* Cut several months.
cheese into 1/2-inch (1cm) pieces. Add CAJUN SPICE BLEND
to Prep Bowl with walnuts. Chop coarsely The DLC-1 Mini-Prep® Processor grinds GROUND COFFEE BEANS
at HI speed about 10 seconds. Add spices to a homogeneous fine blend.
garlic, oil and basil leaves. Process at HI Comparable prepared spice mixtures 1/2 cup (2 ounces, 60g) coffee beans
speed to purée, about 45 seconds. Scrape cost more and are not as fresh as those
Prep Bowl. Add salt and pepper, and you make yourself. Insert blade using BLUNT edge.
process to blend at HI speed, 10 seconds. Add beans. Run at HI speed for
This blend of spices is an excellent 30 seconds. For a finer grind, process
Makes about 1 cup (8 ounces, 250 ml). seasoning to rub on fish, poultry or pork. 30 seconds more.
If cheese is not extremely hard, use the It can also be added to bread crumbs for
sharp edge to process. Then reverse use as a coating or stuffing. For a milder Makes 1/2 cup (2 ounces, 60g)
blade to Blunt edge for remainder of spice blend, reduce the amount of white ground coffee.
recipe.

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GROUND WHOLE GRAIN BERRIES

Adding whole grain flour to all-purpose
1/2-inch (1cm) pieces.Insert blade using
BLUNT edge. Add fruit and milk to Prep CUISINART ® MINI-PREP ®
flour enhances the flavor and nutrient Bowl and run at HI speed until smooth, PROCESSOR
value of homemade baked goods. Whole about 30 seconds.
grain berries, also called groats, are 18-Month Limited Warranty
available in most health food stores in a Makes about 1-1/3 cups (10 ounces, This warranty is available to consumers
variety of grains such as wheat, rye, 300 ml). only. You are a consumer if you are
barley, soy and triticale. the owner of a Cuisinart® Mini-Prep®
*Whole, low-fat or skim milk. Processor that was purchased at retail
1/2 cup (approx. 1-1/2 ounces, 40g) for personal, family or household use.
whole grain berries Except as otherwise required under
BANANA FROZEN YOGURT ap-plicable state law, this warranty is
Insert blade using BLUNT edge. Add This recipe produces a rich tasting, soft, not available to retailers or other
whole grain berries. Run at HI speed frozen yogurt. If you prefer a more commercial purchasers or owners.
for no more than 60 seconds. Check scoopable texture, use only 1/4 cup
consistency and continue processing (2 ounces, 57g) yogurt. We warrant that your Cuisinart®
if necessary. Mini-Prep® Processor will be free of
1 large banana (8 oz., 225g) defects in material and workmanship
Makes about 3/4 cup (1-1/2 ounces, 1/2 cup (4 oz., 113g) non-fat under normal home use for 18 months
40g) whole grain flour. plain yogurt from the original date of purchase.
2 tablespoons sugar
We suggest that you complete and
FRESHLY GROUND NUTMEG Cut banana into 1/2-inch pieces. return the enclosed warranty registration
Arrange in a single layer on a tray, and card promptly to facilitate verification of
1 whole nutmeg place in freezer until banana is frozen, the date of original purchase. However,
at least 2 hours. return of the warranty registration card is
Insert blade using BLUNT edge. Add not a condition of this warranty.
nutmeg. Pulse at HI speed to break Insert blade using BLUNT edge. Add
apart, about 5 pulses; then let the banana to Prep Bowl and pulse at HI If your Cuisinart® Mini-Prep® Processor
machine run at HI speed for 30 seconds. speed to chop, about 5 pulses. Add should prove to be defective within the
Stop to check texture. Continue yogurt and sugar, and run at HI speed warranty period, we will repair it, (or, if
processing for 5-10 more seconds to blend, about 45 seconds. we think necessary, replace it) without
for a finer texture. charge to you. To obtain warranty
Makes 1-1/2 tablespoons ground nutmeg. Makes about 1 cup (8 oz., 250 ml). service, please call our Cuisinart Service
Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190 for
information and instructions, or write:
BANANA STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE
1 medium banana (6 ounces, 170g) Cuisinart®
2 large strawberries, 1/2 ounce 150 Milford Road
(14g) each East Windsor, NJ 08520
1/2 cup (4 ounces, 120 ml) milk* Attn: Customer Service Center

Cut banana and strawberries into

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To facilitate the speed and accuracy of

your return, please enclose $7.00 for Index to Recipes
shipping and handling of the product. Baby Food
(California residents need only supply Vegetables, 7
a proof of purchase and should call Fruits, 7
1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions.) Meat, 7
Please be sure to include a return Poultry, 7
address, description of the product’s Beverages
defect, product serial number and any Banana Strawberry Smoothie, 11
other information pertinent to the Cheese
product's return. Please pay by check Grated Parmesan Cheese, 8
or money order. Coffee and Grains
Ground Coffee Beans, 10
Your Cuisinart® Mini-Prep® Processor Ground Whole Grain Berries, 11
has been manufactured to the strictest Desserts
specifications and has been designed Applesauce, 8
for use only with authorized Cuisinart® Banana Frozen Yogurt, 11
accessory and replacement parts. This Chocolate Frosting, 8
warranty expressly excludes any defects Graham Cracker Crust, 8
or damages caused by accessories, Meat & Fish
replacement parts or repair service other Chopped Meat/Hamburger, 8
than those that have been authorized by Tuna Fish Salad, 8
Cuisinart. Sauces and Spreads
Classic Mayonnaise, 9
This warranty does not cover any Lemon Garlic Butter, 10
damage caused by accident, misuse, No-Cholesterol Mayonnaise, 9
shipment or other than ordinary No-Fat Herb Salad Dressing, 9
household use. Tonnato Sauce, 9
Vinaigrette Salad Dressing, 9
This warranty excludes all incidental or Walnut Pesto Sauce, 10
consequential damages. Some states Spice Blends
do not allow the exclusion or limitation Cajun Spice Blend, 10
of these damages, so the foregoing Freshly Ground Nutmeg, 11
limitations or exclusions may not apply
to you.

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