User manual CUISINART GR-2

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET Cuisinart® Griddler ExpressTM GR-2 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE CORD OR PLUG in water or other liquids. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning appliance. [. . . ] 40mg · fiber 0g ounces shiitake mushrooms (tough stems removed) cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced tablespoons extra virgin olive oil teaspoon kosher salt cup chopped roasted red bell pepper cup chopped toasted walnuts tablespoons chopped fresh parsley crumbled Gorgonzola cheese for garnish (optional) Artichoke & Green Olive Tapenade Makes about 3 cups (about 2 tablespoons per serving) 3 1/2 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil teaspoon saffron (loosely packed) cans (about 13 ounces each) artichoke hearts, well drained* and chopped cup drained and halved pitted green olives (may use pimiento-stuffed), chopped cup toasted pine nuts, roughly chopped tablespoons chopped fresh parsley teaspoon fresh lemon juice teaspoon finely chopped lemon zest kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 1/2 Preheat oven to 425°F. Quarter mushrooms and place in a resealable food storage bag with sliced garlic, olive oil, and salt. Arrange in a single layer on prepared baking sheet and place in preheated 425°F oven. Roast until most of the liquid has been given up, about 30 to 40 minutes. (This can be done in a Cuisinart ® Food Processor. ) Place in a medium bowl and stir in roasted red pepper, walnuts, and parsley. (Alternatively, Gorgonzola to taste may be gently stirred into chopped mushroom mixture. ) Nutritional information per serving (without Gorgonzola): Calories 55 (63% from fat) · carb. 5mg · fiber 1g 1/3 3 1 1/2 Place olive oil and saffron in a bowl. Add chopped artichoke hearts, chopped olives, pine nuts, parsley, lemon juice, and zest. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend. *Halve, drain on several layers of paper towels, then gently press excess moisture from drained artichoke hearts. Optional: Add 1 cup shredded mozzarella to the artichoke mixture. The Best Burgers Makes 4 servings 11/2 pounds freshly ground chuck (minimum 85% lean) 1/4 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 7 Preheat the Cuisinart ® Griddler ExpressTM on the high setting. Working the ground chuck as little as possible, shape into 4 six-ounce burger patties about 4 inches in diameter. Place 6 ounces of meat in the cookie cutter and gently press to fill the cookie cutter evenly. It is important that all the burgers be of the exact same height for optimal grilling results. ) Place the burgers evenly spaced on the bottom grill plate of the Cuisinart ® Griddler ExpressTM. Close and grill for 4 to 6 minutes (until the internal temperature reaches from 140°F to 165°F) depending on personal preference. Serve hot with your favorite condiments and buns, rolls, or bread. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 254 (48% from fat) · carb. 10mg · fiber 0g ketchup, mustard, or other condiments, sliced tomatoes, onions, lettuce, etc. Place turkey, chopped mushrooms, shredded Cheddar, chopped chives, Worcestershire, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir to blend, but do this as gently as possible so as not to make the meat become dense like a meatloaf or meatballs. Shape into 4 burgers, each about 3 3/4 inches in diameter and all of the same thickness. Grill for 7 to 8 minutes, until burgers are nicely browned, juices run clear (not pink), and measure 170°F when tested with an instant-read thermometer. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 234 (19% from fat) · carb. 156mg · fiber 1g Variations: Burgers may be pre-seasoned before they are grilled. [. . . ] a Beef Rare Medium Rare Medium Well Done Ground Pork Pork Chops Poultry White Meat Dark Meat Ground Turkey or Chicken Hot Dogs Lamb Medium Rare Medium Well Done Seafood 130°-135°F (not recommended by FDA) 140°-145°F 155°-160°F 170°F + 160°F 150°F + 170°F 180°F 175°F 165°F 145°F 155°-160°F 170°+ 140° - 145°F Safe Handling Practices: Keep raw foods separate from cooked foods. Do not use utensils or plates that have held raw meats/ poultry/seafood for lifting or serving cooked meats. Discard all marinades that have touched raw meat. 13 WARRANTY LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on the Cuisinart® Griddler ExpressTM. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Griddler ExpressTM that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. [. . . ]