Cuisinart cmw-55 User Manual

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Cooking your potatoes in the microwave

 

for the summertime favorite keeps the 

kitchen cool – and no pot to wash!

Makes 3 cups potato salad

Prick each potato in several places with a fork 

or the tip of a paring knife. Place 2 paper towels 

on the turntable of the Cuisinart

®

 Compact 

Microwave and arrange the potatoes in a cir

cle 

toward the edge of the tur

ntable. Microwave on 

high (PL 10) for 12 minutes. Let stand 3 min-

utes. T est for doneness; add 2 to 3 minutes 

more cooking time if needed. Let potatoes cool 

for 5 to 10 minutes.

While potatoes are “baking”, combine the may-

onnaise, sour cream, mustar

d, dill/tarragon, 

salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir with a 

whisk to blend. 

Peel warm potatoes and discard skins. Cut the 

potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large 

bowl and sprinkle with vinegar while potatoes 

are still warm. Add celery and onions; stir gen-

tly. Add mayonnaise mixtur

e to potatoes. T oss 

gently to combine and coat potatoes. T aste and 

adjust seasoning accordingly

. Serve immediate-

ly, or cover and r

efrigerate until ready to serve. 

Making risotto in the microwave

 

has 2 distinct advantages – 

no constant stirring, and it is prepar

ed 

in the serving dish.

Makes 4 to 6 servings as a side dish, 

or 2 to 3 servings as an entrée

Defrost peas in micr

owave. Do not cook. 

Transfer to a strainer and let drain.

Place water in a 2-cup measure and place in 

the Cuisinart

®

 Compact Microwave and heat to 

boiling, about 3 minutes on high (PL 10). Add 

saffr

on threads and stir; r

eserve. Heat chicken 

broth in a 2-cup glass measur

e for 5 minutes 

on high; reserve.

Heat the butter for 30 seconds on high in a 

1½-quart round micr

owave-safe casserole at 

least 4 inches high. Add chopped shallot, cover 

with a round of waxed paper cut just slightly 

larger than the diameter of the dish. Micr

owave 

on high for 3 minutes. Stir. Add Arborio rice and 

stir to coat with melted butter; microwave on 

high for 2 minutes. Stir and arrange in an even 

layer; microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir in 

wine; microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir in 

saffr

on-infused water; microwave on high for 5 

minutes. Stir. Stir in 1 cup of the r

eserved heat-

ed chicken stock. Microwave on high for 5 min-

utes. Stir in remaining chicken stock and salt; 

microwave on high for 5 minutes. Stir in 

reserved peas and the grated cheese. 

Microwave on high for 1 minute. Let stand 

for 3 minutes. Stir again. Serve hot.