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INSTRUCTION/
RECIPE BOOKLET
®
Smart Stick Hand Blender CSB-76 SERIES
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,
always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. T o protect against electrical shock, do not put the motor body, cord or electrical plug of this hand blender in water or other liquid. The detachable blending shaft of this appliance has been designed for immersion into water or other liquids. Never submerge any other portion of this unit. If hand blender falls into liquid,
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14. Make sure the appliance is off, the motor has stopped completely, and the appliance is unplugged from outlet before putting on or taking off attachments, and before cleaning. 15. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not operate any heating appliance beneath the mounting unit. 16. Maximum rating of 200w is based on the chopper/grinder attachment that draws the greatest power. 17. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade on base without first put
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ® ® Place the package containing the Cuisinart Smart Stick Hand Blender ® on a sturdy surface. Unpack the Smart Stick Hand Blender from its box by removing the upper protective insert. Gently slide the unit from the box. Remove all support materials from the box and replace the upper insert. Save packaging for possible repacking of the unit. Note: The blending blade is extremely sharp. Use caution when removing. ® ® Before using the Cuisinart Smart Stick Hand Blender
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5. Pour liquid ingredients into the mixing container first, unless recipe instructs otherwise. 6. To avoid splashing, don’t turn the hand blender on until the blade is beneath the surface of the mixture, and do not pull the hand blender out of the mixture while blender is running. 7. Do not let hand blender stand in a hot pot on stove while not in use. 8. Do not put fruit pits, bones, or other hard material into the blending mixture, as these are liable to damage the blades. 9. Do
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PARTS 1. Comfort Handle 1 . 2. Cor d 2 . 3. On/Off Button 3 . 4. Motor Body Housing 5. Detachable Blending Shaft 6. Blade Guard 7. Stainless Steel Blending Blade 4 . (not shown) 8. Mixing Beaker ASSEMBLY Align the motor body with the blending shaft and slide the pieces together 5 . until you hear and feel the pieces click together. It may be helpful to press the release button when assembling. 6 . 8 . 7 . 6
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OPERATION The specially designed blade is for mixing and stirring all kinds of foods, including salad dressings, powdered drink products, and sauces. It is ideal for combining dry ingredients, and can be used to emulsify mayonnaise, too. This blade mixes and stirs while adding only a minimum of air to your mixture. A gentle up-and-down motion is all you need to make the most flavorful, full-bodied liquid recipes. Be careful never to remove the ® ® Cuisinart Smart Stick Hand Blender from
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RECIPES SMOOTHIES AND DRINKS Blueberry Banana Antioxidant Smoothie A great smoothie to start the day. Makes 2 cups 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 1 small (4 ⁄2 ounces) banana, sliced 3 ⁄4 cup soy milk or fat free milk 14 grams soy protein powder (or soy protein isolate) 1 teaspoon flax seed oil 1-2 teaspoons honey (optional) Place blueberries, banana, soy milk, protein powder, flax seed oil and ® ® honey, if using, in mixing beaker. Insert the Cuisinart Smart Stick , making sure the protective g
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Frozen Coffee Frappé Make your own chilled coffeehouse drink at home. Makes one 12-ounce beverage 3 ⁄4 cup coffee ice cream or ice milk 1 ⁄3 cup strongly brewed coffee (may use espresso), chilled 2 tablespoons fat free milk ® ® Place ingredients in mixing beaker. Insert Cuisinart Smart Stick , making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using an up-and-down motion until ingredients are well combined, about 20 to 30 seconds. For a thicker milkshake: 1 Fill mixing beaker with cof
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Red Raspberry Lemonade This tangy, refreshing lemonade makes a perfect punch for any occasion. Makes 10 cups lemonade 1 12-ounce package frozen raspberries (no sugar added), thawed 1 1 ⁄2 cups superfine sugar 1 1 ⁄2 cups fresh lemon juice (or lime juice for Red Raspberry Limeade) 7 cups cold water or sparkling water, seltzer or club soda ® Place the raspberries in the mixing beaker. Place the Cuisinart Smart ® Stick in the mixing beaker, making certain the protective guard is sub- merge
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Melt butter in a 4-quart saucepan over medium low heat. Add shallots and crushed garlic and sauté over medium low heat for about 5 minutes. Do not allow the shallots and garlic to brown. 3 While shallots are cooking, cut the asparagus into ⁄4-inch pieces. When shallots are soft, add asparagus, reserving the tips for garnish, and potato to saucepan and cook for about 6 minutes longer, until asparagus is bright in color. Add wine. Raise the heat to bring the wine to a boil. Reduce the wine
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While the garlic is roasting, heat remaining olive oil with butter in a 3 3 ⁄4-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Reduce heat to low, cover loosely and cook until vegetables are tender but not browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the stock, water, potatoes, herbes de Provence, and roasted garlic. Raise heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, loosely covered, until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand for 2
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Green Chile Sauce This sauce is excellent served with your favorite Mexican dish, or use it as a base for a delicious southwestern stew. 1 Makes 2 ⁄4 cups 1 1 ⁄2 pounds Anaheim or green New Mexican chiles 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 1 small onion (approximately 3 ⁄4 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large clove garlic, peeled and smashed 1 1 jalapeño pepper (approximately ⁄2 ounce), cut in half, seeds and stem removed, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour
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Rustic Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Sauce A great sauce for pasta. Makes about 5 cups 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1 1 onion (5 to 6 ounces), peeled and cut into ⁄2-inch pieces 1 1 carrot (2 ounces), peeled and cut into ⁄2-inch pieces 1 1 rib celery, trimmed and cut into ⁄2-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 roasted red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 ⁄3 cup dry white wine (such as vermouth) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 cans (15-ounce) recipe-ready d
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SIDE DISHES Parsnip & Sweet Potato Purée This creamy side dish goes well with rack of lamb or roast turkey. Makes 3 cups / 6 half-cup servings 1 3 1 ⁄2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into ⁄4- to 1-inch pieces 1 3 ⁄2 pound sweet potato, peeled and cut into ⁄4- to 1-inch pieces 3 1 small onion (3 ounces), peeled and cut into ⁄4- to 1-inch pieces 1 ⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 ⁄2 cup half-and-half or light cream 1 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into ⁄2-inch pieces, room temperature 1 ⁄8 te
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Mushroom Gravy A flavorful gravy when you have no roast to start with. Makes about 5 cups 1 ⁄4 cup dried porcini mushrooms 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion, about 4-5 ounces, sliced 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed 8 ounces white mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1 2 ⁄2 tablespoons unbleached flour 1 ⁄4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sherry 8 ounces cremini (baby portobello) mushrooms, cleaned, stems removed, and sliced 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 ⁄8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 ⁄8 teaspo
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Popovers Change the flavor by adding grated cheese, spices or herbs. Makes 6 popovers 3 ⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 3 ⁄4 cup reduced-fat milk or evaporated fat free milk 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt cooking spray or melted unsalted butter ® Place the ingredients in mixing beaker. Place the Cuisinart Smart ® Stick in the mixing beaker, making certain the protective guard is sub- merged in the liquid. Blend, using a gentle up-and-down motion,
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Easy Creamy Guacamole Use as a dip, sauce, topping or side dish. Makes about 1 cup 3 1 avocado, ripe, peeled, seeded, cut into ⁄4-inch pieces 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice 1 ⁄2 clove garlic, peeled and smashed 1 ⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste ® ® Place all ingredients in mixing beaker. Insert Cuisinart Smart Stick , pressing blade into the avocado pieces, and process until mixture begins to soften, about 15 to 20 seconds. Continue processing with a gentle up-and-down motion un
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Creamy Parmesan & Roasted Garlic Dressing Like a Caesar dressing, but made with roasted garlic, taking away the pungent bite of fresh garlic. 1 Makes about 1 ⁄3 cups 1 ⁄3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 cloves roasted garlic* 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons pasteurized liquid egg product ® (such as EggBeaters ) 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon anchovy paste 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 ⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 ⁄2 c
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DESSERTS Berry Coulis This versatile dessert sauce could not be easier. 1 Makes 1 ⁄4 cups 1 12-ounce bag of frozen mixed berries, thawed 1 ⁄4 cup granulated sugar 1 ⁄2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 Place all ingredients in a 2 ⁄2-quart saucepan. Over medium heat bring mixture to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes to melt the sugar. ® ® Insert the Cuisinart Smart Stick into the saucepan, making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using an up-and-down motion until ingredients are
