3.8

Out of 1 Ratings

Owner's of the Cuisinart Blender SmartPower Duet gave it a score of 3.8 out of 5. Here's how the scores stacked up:
  • Reliability

    4.0 out of 5
  • Durability

    4.0 out of 5
  • Maintenance

    3.0 out of 5
  • Performance

    4.0 out of 5
  • Ease of Use

    4.0 out of 5
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press On button. Process on Food Processor speed until minced, about
5 seconds.
Place cream, broth and garlic in a small saucepan and bring to a
simmer over medium-low heat.
Insert the shredding disc into the food processor work bowl and shred
the cheese. Reserve. Insert the slicing disc and slice the potatoes. Press
Off button.
Layer half the potato slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper and half the cheese. Add remaining potatoes
in a layer over the cheese, and season. Pour the hot cream mixture over
the top of the potatoes.
Bake until potatoes are tender, liquid is absorbed and top is browned,
about 1 hour. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top, 5 minutes before the
end of cooking.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 361 (52% from fat) • carb. 34g • pro. 9g • fat 21g • sat. fat 13g
• chol. 74mg • sod. 302mg
Shredded Carrots and Zucchini
Makes 4 servings
2 small zucchini, trimmed, cut to fit feed tube
3 medium carrots, peeled, cut to fit feed tube
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried basil
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Insert the shredding disc in the Cuisinart
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SmartPower Duet
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food
processor work bowl and place cover on work bowl. Press On button.
Place zucchini in feed tube and shred, using Food Processor speed.
Remove and reserve. Place carrots in feed tube and shred. Press Off
button.
Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add carrots and cook
until tender, about 2 minutes. Add zucchini and seasonings. Cook,
stirring often, until just tender, about 1 minute. Serve warm.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 86 (60% from fat) • carb. 8g • pro. 1g • fat 6g • sat. fat 4g
• chol. 16mg • sod. 141mg
Chicken Salad
Makes 2 servings
1 small celery stalk, peeled, cut into ¾-inch pieces
1
/3 small red pepper, cut into ¾-inch pieces
1 cup cooked chicken, cut into ¾-inch pieces
¼ cup lowfat mayonnaise
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Place celery and red pepper in the Cuisinart
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SmartPower Duet
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food
processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on
work bowl, press On button and press Pulse button. Pulse on Food
Processor speed until coarsely chopped, about 3 to 4 times. Add
chicken and mayonnaise; pulse until combined, about 3 to 4 times.
Press Off button. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 244 (59% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 22g • fat 16g • sat. fat 3g
• chol. 70mg • sod. 211mg
Banana Walnut Muffins
Makes 6 muffins
1 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
¼ cup sugar
teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1
/8 teaspoon salt
1 small ripe banana, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large egg
¼ cup skim milk
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup walnut halves
1 teaspoon sugar
Preheat oven to 375ºF and line six muffin cups with paper liners.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl.
Reserve.
Place banana pieces in the Cuisinart
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SmartPower Duet
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food
processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on