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. Do not touch hot surfaces; use handles or knobs. 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. [. . . ] Recipes follow. Sliced Pear & Roquefort on 7-Grain Bread Panini Makes 4 panini 8 8 2 4 slices 7- or 9-grain bread (about 1 ounce per slice) teaspoons unsalted butter, softened ripe, but firm pears (suggestion ­ red Bartlett) ounces Roquefort cheese 6 1 1/2 1/2 Fresh Tomato Insalata Makes about 2 cups (about 2 tablespoons per serving) cup chopped red and or yellow tomato ­ 1/4-inch chop cup shredded Parmesan cheese (can use Asiago or aged provolone) cup diced peeled and seeded cucumber ­ 1/4-inch dice 1/4 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion cup shredded fresh basil clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped tablespoon red wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar tablespoon extra virgin olive oil kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 11/2 tablespoons rinsed and drained capers 1 1 1 Nutritional information per serving (made without optional cheese): Calories 44 (66% from fat) · carb. 14mg · fiber 1g Roasted Mushroom & Red Pepper Tapenade Makes about 2 cups (about 2 tablespoons per serving) 12 ounces cremini mushrooms 8 2 3 1/2 1/3 1/3 Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir gently. Allow to stand for 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop. Drain and use to top grilled bruschetta. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 24 (62% from fat) · carb. 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. Finely chop roasted mushrooms and garlic. (This can be done in a Cuisinart ® Food Processor. ) Place in a medium bowl and stir in roasted red pepper, walnuts, and parsley. Garnish with crumbled Gorgonzola cheese. (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. Stir and let stand for 20 to 30 minutes. 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. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. *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. (The best way to do this is to use a 4-inch round cookie cutter. Place 6 ounces of meat in the cookie cutter and gently press to fill the cookie cutter evenly. [. . . ] This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Griddler ExpressTM that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable state law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart® Griddler ExpressTM will be free of defects in material or workmanship under normal home use for three years from the date of original purchase. [. . . ]