Why purchase 2 separate appliances when you can get the benefit of both a blender and a food processor in the Cuisinart PowerBlend Duet? In a time when most people are looking to save cash and make smarter investments, choosing a dual-purpose appliance is a smart choice. Not only will you save money ; you will use less space. And, you’ll probably use this product more than if you bought them individually.
The ingenuity of this product is the interchangeable base. The base features a seven-speed touchpad control for turning the machine on and off, pulsing, stirring, slicing, mixing, pureeing, food processing and crushing ice. The base fits both the standard 56-ounce glass blender jar and the three-cup blender work bowl. The base also features convenient push-in twine storage capacity. The appliance is simple to wash also because all the removable parts are dishwasher safe. And, the Cuisinart PowerBlend Duet is backed by a limited three-year warranty.
The Cuisinart PowerBlend Duet is so versatile that you might use it to prepare an entire meal. To demonstrate this, we’re going to use recipes courtesy of Cuisinart.com. For a dinner, you might prepare Butternut squish Soup with Leeks, Asian Slaw with Peanut Dressing and a Go Green Smoothie. And, with a name like Cuisinart you know that this appliance will be a part of your kitchen
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Butternut Squash Soup with Leeks
Ingredients:
2 garlic cloves 2 small or 1 medium leek, about 5 ounces, rinsed well and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 pounds butternut squash 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup dry white wine
3 cups low sodium chicken
broth 1/4teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions Insert the metal blade. With the machine running, drop the garlic thru the feed tube and process to carefully chop. Scrape the work bowl. Add the leeks and heartbeat to cut, about 10 beats.
Place 6-quart stockpot over medium heat and add the olive oil. When the olive oil is hot, stir in the sliced leeks and garlic. Sweat the vegetables over medium low heat so they become soft. Stir occasionally in order that they do not pick up any color.
While the leeks are cooking
, replace the slicing blade with the cutting disc assembly. Peel and seed the crush ; cut to fit the feed tube. Slice the mash.
Add the cut squash into the stockpot with the leeks and garlic ; stir well. Add the pepper and salt. Cook for an extra five mins.
Add the wine to the pot. Bring to boiling point and let the wine reduce by half. Add the chicken broth and nutmeg. Bring soup to a low boil. Reduce heat and let broil till squish is very soft and is easily pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes.
Strain the solids from the cooking liquid, reserving the cooking liquid. Transfer half of the cooking liquid to a clean pot and reserve. Insert the metal blade. In 2 groups, add the solids to the Kenwood and process to pure, two to three minutes. Scrape the work bowl to insure the mixture is homogenous. Return the pured solids to the cooking liquid and stir to incorporate. Add the lemon juice. Mix in reserved cooking liquid to obtain desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning. If using the heavy cream, stir in last and bring to the boil.
Asian Slaw with Peanut Dressing
Dressing: 1/2 cup toasted unsalted peanuts 2 garlic cloves 6 slices of fresh ginger, peeled, each about the size of a quarter 4 tablespoons natural style peanut butter 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons low-sodium tamari or soy sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salad: 4 ounces carrots, peeled and trimmed to fit the feed tube horizontally 4 ounces red radishes, washed, ends cut flat 1 broccoli spear, washed, flowerets trimmed and reserved, stem peeled 3 green onions, trimmed, cut to 4-inch lengths, include tasty green tops 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1 x 3-inch pieces 1 yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1 x 3-inch pieces 8 ounces Napa cabbage, washed and cut into 3-inch lengths 6 ounces bok choy, washed and cut into 3-inch lengths (include leaves if pretty & tender) 4 ounces snow peas, trimmed
Instructions Insert the metal blade. Pulse to chop the peanuts, about 10 times. Remove and reserve. With the machine running, drop the garlic and ginger down the feed tube to cut. Scrape the work bowl ; process five seconds longer. Add the peanut butter, sugar, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and tamari. Process till smooth, about 10 seconds. Scrape the work bowl. With the machine running, add the oil in a steady stream through the little feed tube. Process until emulsified, about 10 to fifteen seconds. Remove and reserve. The dressing may be made up to several days ahead. Cover well and cool. Allow to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature before using.
Clean the work bowl. Insert the shredding disc. Organize the radishes in the large feed tube, cut side down, and shred. Prepare the carrots horizontally in the enormous feed tube and shred. Insert the trimmed and broccoli stem in the little feed tube and shred. Transfer the shredded veg to a giant bowl.
Insert the cutting disc. Arrange the green onions in the small feed tube and slice. Organize the peppers in the massive feed tube, cut side down and slice. Prepare the Napa cabbage in the feed tube, cut side down and cut. Prepare the bok choy in the feed tube and slice. Transfer the sliced plants to the bowl with the other veg. Add the snow peas and toss the veg to combine. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat well. Move to a serving bowl and garnish with the reserved cut peanuts.
Go Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 Cup Orange or Apple Juice 2 Kiwis, cut into -inch cubes (3/4 cup cubed) 1 Cup Honeydew melon, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 Cup fresh pineapple cut into 1-inch cubes
Instructions:
Place all ingredients in order listed into the Cuisinart PowerBlend Duet blender cup. Pulse for 30 to 40 seconds or until blended to preference. Enjoy immediately.
Cooking with the Cuisinart SmartPower Duet is easier than ever. You’ll have the power of two appliances right at your fingertips. You may be surprised at how easy it is - you’ll remember why you love to cook! And you’ll love the savings on the Cuisinart Duet here!
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