Cuisinart GR-5 Series Service manual

Griddler
®
Five
GR-5 Series
INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces; use
handles or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock,
and injury to persons, DO NOT
IMMERSE CORD OR PLUG in water
or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children or individuals with certain
disabilities.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance has malfunctioned or has
been damaged in any manner.
Return the appliance to the nearest
Cuisinart®Consumer Service Center
for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by Cuisinart may
result in fire, electric shock, or risk of
injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let power cord hang over
edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Unplug the unit when finished using.
12. Do not use appliance for other
than its intended use.
13. Extreme caution must be exercised
when moving an appliance containing
hot oil or other hot liquids.
14. To disconnect, press the ON/OFF
button to turn the unit off.
15. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL
SHOULD DO REPAIRS.
16. Do not operate your appliance in an
appliance garage or under a wall
cabinet. When storing in an
appliance garage, always unplug
the unit from the electrical outlet.
Not doing so could create a risk of
fire, especially if the appliance touches
the walls of the garage or the door
touches the unit as it closes.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer
cord. Longer extension cords are
available and may be used if care is
exercised in their use.
If a long extension cord is used, the
marked electrical rating of the extension
cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance, and the
longer cord should be arranged so that it
will not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or animals, or tripped over.
NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). As a safety
feature, this plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not modify the plug in any way.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards............................ 3
Parts and Features ................................ 4
Before the First Use............................... 4
Getting to Know Your Control Panel ...... 5
The Griddler®Five Does It All................ 6
Assembly Instructions ........................... 7
Operating Instructions ........................... 9
Tips & Hints.......................................... 10
Cleaning and Maintenance.................. 11
Storage................................................. 11
Warranty............................................... 11
Recipes ................................................. 13

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PARTS
AND FEATURES
1. Top Cover
Solid construction with stainless steel,
self-adjusting cover
2. Stainless Steel Handle
Sturdy stainless steel handle adjusts
cover to accommodate thickness
of food
3. Removable and Reversible
Cooking Plates
Nonstick and dishwasher safe for
easy cleanup
a. Grill Side: Perfect for grilling steak,
burgers, chicken and vegetables
b. Griddle Side: Prepare flawless
pancakes, eggs, bacon and seared
foods
4. Control Panel and Display
(see page 5)
5. Drip Tray
Collects grease and removes from
base for easy cleanup (top rack
dishwasher safe)
6. Drip Spout
Allows grease to drip into the drip tray
7. Cleaning/Scraping Tool
Helps clean grill and griddle plates
after cooking (top rack dishwasher
safe)
8. Plate Release Buttons
Push in to release and remove
cooking plates
9. Hinge Release Lever
Allows the cover to extend back for
cooking in the flat position
10. BPA Free
All parts that come in contact with
food are BPA free
BEFORE THE
FIRST USE
Remove all packing materials and any
promotional labels or stickers from your
grill. Be sure all parts (listed under Parts
and Features) of your new appliance
have been included before discarding any
packing materials. You may want to keep
the box and packing materials for use at
a later date.
ATTENTION: Be sure to unpack your new
Cuisinart®Griddler®Five carefully.
It comes with two accessories:
an integrated drip tray inserted at the
base of the unit, and a scraping tool. The
Griddler®Five base and cover will
become hot during cooking. If you need
to adjust the cover or to lay the product in
the flat position, be sure to use an oven
mitt to protect your hand. The reversible
grill and griddle plates are interchange-
able.
Before using your Cuisinart®Griddler®
Five for the first time, remove any dust
from shipping by wiping the base, cover
and controls with a damp cloth.
Thoroughly clean cooking plates, drip
tray and scraping tool. Refer to
Assembly Instructions for plate
removal.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL
1. ON/OFF Button
Press to turn unit on and off.
2. Large LCD
The backlit LCD screen is easy to
read; it displays the cooking function
(Grill or Griddle), Temperature,Timer,
Sear, Preheat and the Preheat Bars.
3. Select and Confirm Dial
Use to select cooking function
(Grill or Griddle). Set the
temperature and the count-up
or countdown timer. Use dial to
increase temperature and time if
desired.
A.Cooking Function
Grill or Griddle
B.Temperature
175˚F – 450˚F in 25˚ increments
C.Timer
Set to count up or count down.
See operating instructions.
D.Preheat
Appears in LCD when Griddler®
Five is heating.
E. Preheat Bars
Appear when Griddler®Five is
heating, to show heat-up progress.
F. Sear
Appears when Griddler®Five is in
Sear Mode – 450˚F. Searing will last
for 2 minutes, then temperature will
change to 425˚F.
START-UP SCREEN

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THE GRIDDLER
®
FIVE
DOES IT ALL
The Griddler® Five is the ultimate kitchen
appliance, offering you five separate
cooking options. Simply flip the reversible
cooking plates and adjust the hinge to
use as a contact grill, panini press, full
grill, full griddle, or half grill/half griddle.
See Assembly Instructions and
Operating Instructions.
Contact Grill
Use the Griddler®Five as a Contact Grill
to cook burgers, boneless pieces of meat
and thin cuts of meat and vegetables.
The Contact Grill function works best
when you want to cook something in a
short amount of time or when you are
looking for a healthy method of grilling.
When cooked on the Contact Grill, food
will cook quickly because you are grilling
both sides of the food at the same time.
The ribs on the grill side of the plates,
combined with the grease spout at the
rear of the plate, allow the grease to drip
from the meat and drain off the plates.
When the Griddler®Five is used as a
Contact Grill,the grill side of both plates
is recommended. Rest the cover evenly
on top of the food until it has reached the
desired, cooked temperature.
The Griddler®Five was designed with a
unique handle and hinge that allow the
cover to adjust to the thickness of the
food. You can easily grill anything from a
thinly sliced potato to a thick sirloin steak
with even results.
When cooking
more than one
food item in
the Contact
Grill, it is
important that
the thickness of each food item is
consistent so the cover will close evenly
on the food.
Panini Press
Use the Griddler®Five as a Panini Press
to grill sandwiches, breads and
quesadillas.
The word panini is Italian for grilled
sandwiches. Panini can include any
combination of ingredients, such as
vegetables, meat and cheese layered
between two pieces of fresh-baked
bread. The sandwich is then pressed
between two grill or griddle plates to toast
the bread and warm the sandwich.
Experiment to make a variety of savory or
sweet sandwiches for any meal. We
recommend using fresh-baked bread to
produce the best-tasting panini. Popular
breads used for panini are focaccia (a flat
bread frequently baked with rosemary,
salt and onion on top), ciabatta
(a rectangular bread with a slightly domed
crust) and thick slices of classic Italian
bread. But any type of sliced bread or roll
can be used to make a great panini!
When the Griddler®Five is used as a
Panini Press, the grill side of both plates
is recommended. We recommend the grill
side of the plates because traditional-
style panini sandwiches have grill marks
on the bread. However, depending upon
the type of sandwich you are preparing,
you may wish to use the griddle side of
the plates or any combination of the two.
The Griddler®Five functions as a Panini
Press in the same manner that it functions
as a Contact Grill. The Griddler®Five was
designed with a unique handle and hinge
that allow the cover to adjust to the
thickness of the sandwich you are
preparing, and to rest there evenly. Light
pressure can be applied to the handle to
press and heat the sandwich to your
liking.
When cooking
two or more
panini, it is
important that
the thickness
of the sandwiches is consistent, so the
cover will close evenly on the panini.
Full Grill
Use the Griddler®Five as a Full Grill to
cook burgers, steak, poultry (we do not
recommend cooking bone-in chicken,
since it does not cook evenly on a Full
Grill), fish and vegetables.

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Full Grill refers to using the Griddler®Five
with the cover lying flat, creating a double
flat cooking surface. In this position, the
foods you are grilling will have to be
turned over for
cooking. When
the Griddler®
Five is used as
a Full Grill,
the grill side
of both plates
should be
used.
Cooking on the Full Grill is the most
versatile method of using the Griddler®
Five.
With the Full Grill, you have double the
surface area (200 sq. inches) for grilling.
You have the option of cooking different
types of foods on separate plates without
combining their flavors, or cooking large
amounts of the same type of food.
The Full Grill also accommodates different
cuts of meat with varying thicknesses,
allowing you to cook each piece to your
liking.
Full Griddle
Use the Griddler®Five as a Full Griddle to
cook pancakes, eggs, French toast, hash
browns and breakfast meats.
When you use the Griddler®Five as a Full
Griddle, open
the cover so
it lies flat,
creating a
double, flat
cooking
surface. In
this position,
the foods you are preparing will have to
be turned over for cooking. When using
this cooking function, the griddle side of
both plates should be used.
Cooking on the Full Griddle is a wonderful
way to prepare breakfast for two or for a
large family. The large surface area allows
you to cook a variety of different foods at
the same time, or large amounts of your
favorite food.
Half Grill/Half Griddle
Use the Griddler®Five as a Half Grill/Half
Griddle in order to create full meals like
bacon and eggs or steak and potatoes at
the same time.
When using the
Griddler®Five®
as a Half Grill/Half
Griddle, simply
place the unit in the
flat position and insert the griddle plate
on the lower portion of the Griddler®Five
and the grill plate on the upper portion.
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
Place Griddler®Five on a clean, flat
surface where you intend to cook. The
Griddler®can be positioned in three ways:
Closed Position
–Upper plate/
cover rests flat
on lower plate/
base. This is your
starting and
heating position
when using the Contact Grill or Panini
Press functions.
Open Position – Upper plate/cover is
open slightly beyond a 90˚ angle. Open
the cover to this position before using the
Griddler®Five
as a Contact
Grill or Panini
Press.
To adjust the
Griddler®Five
to this position,
simply lift the
handle until
you feel it
come to a
resting position. The unit will stay in this
position until you close the cover or
continue to open it to the flat position.
The cover will stay in the upright position
until you lower the handle for cooking.
When this is done, the cover will release
itself so that it lies flat on the top of the
food you are preparing. This allows you to
cook your food evenly from both top and

Hinge release lever
Lower
plate
release
button
Upper
plate
release
button
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bottom. When you lift the handle to open
the Griddler®Five after cooking, the cover
will remain floating. In order to lock the
cover back into the upright position, you
must close the Griddler®Five, without any
food in place, and open it again.
Flat Position – Upper plate/cover is level
with lower plate/base. The upper and
lower plates
line up to
create one
large cooking
surface. The
Griddler®Five
is in this
position when it is used as a Full Grill, Full
Griddle, or Half Grill/Half Griddle.
To adjust the Griddler®Five to this
position, locate the hinge release lever on
the right arm.
With your left hand on the handle, use
your right hand to slide the lever toward
you. Push the handle back until the cover
rests flat on the counter. To change
position, lift the handle and cover to
return it to the closed position.
If the Griddler®Five is already in the open
position and you wish to adjust it to the
flat position, pull the handle slightly
toward you and then lift the hinge release
lever. Push the handle back until the cover
rests in the flat position. Pulling the
handle forward slightly before lifting the
hinge release lever will take some of the
pressure off of the hinge and you will be
able to adjust the Griddler®Five more
easily.
To insert
cooking
plates
Adjust the
Griddler®Five
to the flat
position with the control panel directly in
front of you. Insert one plate at a time.
Each plate is designed to fit in either the
upper housing or the lower housing of the
Griddler®Five.
If you are facing the Griddler®Five, the
drip spout should be at the rear of the
plate. Locate the metal brackets at the
center of the housing. Tilt the back end of
the plate and line up the cutouts at the
back of the plate with the metal brackets.
Slide the plate underneath the brackets
and push down the front end of the plate.
It will snap into place. Turn the Griddler®
Five around and
insert the
second plate on
either its grill or
griddle side into
the upper
housing as you
did with the first
plate.
To remove cooking plates
Once the Griddler®Five is cooled, adjust
to flat position. Locate the plate release
button on one side of the unit. Press
firmly on button and the plate will pop up
slightly from the
base. Grasp the
plate with two
hands, slide it
out from under
the metal
brackets, and
lift it out of the
base. Press on the other plate release
button to remove the other cooking plate
in the same manner.
To position drip tray
One side of the base has a slot provided
for the drip tray. Slide the drip tray into
the base according to the instruction on
the tray.
Grease from the
food will run off
the plates
through the drip
spout and into
the drip tray.
Slowly remove
the drip tray.
Grease should be safely disposed of after
the Griddler®Five has cooled down
completely. The drip tray can be cleaned
in the dishwasher.

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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
When you are ready to begin cooking and
the Griddler®Five is positioned on a flat
surface, make sure the drip tray and
desired plate surfaces are installed. Plug
your Griddler®Five into an electrical outlet
and press the ON/OFF button. The LCD
will show the start-up screen for several
seconds.
Select Cooking Function:
When the word GRILL is flashing, this
indicates you need to select and confirm
your cooking function. To do so, rotate the
Select & Confirm dial to the left or right to
choose your function: Grill or Griddle. To
confirm your cooking function, press the
Select & Confirm dial. The selected
cooking function is now confirmed and
no longer flashing.
Set Temperature:
To select the desired temperature, rotate
the Select & Confirm dial to the left
(decrease temperature) or the right
(increase temperature). This will allow you
to scroll through temperatures at
25-degree increments. To confirm your
temperature, press the Select & Confirm
dial. The selected temperature is no
longer flashing. The Griddler®Five has
preset temperatures for GRILL mode and
GRIDDLE mode. The preset for GRILL
is 400˚F and the preset for GRIDDLE is
350˚F. When temperature becomes solid,
your Griddler®Five will begin to preheat,
and the word Preheat and the Preheat
Bars will appear in your LCD.
The Preheat Bars show the progress of
the preheating cycle. When 5 bars are
illuminated, your Griddler®Five will beep
one time, indicating it has reached the set
temperature. The word Preheat and the
Preheat Bars will disappear from the LCD.
NOTE: If you have completed the cooking
cycle and would like to continue cooking
on a lower temperature, follow the above
steps to set your temperature. The
Preheat Bars will scroll from the bottom to
top, indicating the Griddler®Five is
cooling to a lower selected temperature.
Set Timer:
After your Griddler®Five has reached the
set temperature, the timer will appear in
the LCD flashing 00:00.
• Countdown Timer – To select your
cook time to count down, rotate the
Select & Confirm dial to the left
(decrease time) or right (increase time).
NOTE: Timer adjusts in 30-second
increments (59:30 max cooking time).
Add food to the Griddler®Five, then
press the Select & Confirm dial to start
the timer. If timer is not selected within 1
minute after preheat, the time of 00:00
goes blank. The timer can be activated
at any time during the cooking process
by adjusting the Select & Confirm dial.
After set time has elapsed, the Griddler®
Five will beep 3 times and the timer will
begin counting up – this indicates how
much time has elapsed after the
cooking time has expired. Unit will also
beep 3 times every 10 seconds
continuously until cooking is stopped.
To disable beep, press Select & Confirm
dial.
• Count-Up Timer – After the Griddler®
Five is preheated, you will see 00:00
flashing in the LCD. Add food to the
Griddler®Five and press the Select &
Confirm dial. Timer will begin counting
up from 00:00 (59:59 max cooking time).
If the timer reaches 59:59, the unit will
beep 3 times and then turn off.
Changing Settings:
To change any of your settings (Cooking
Function, Temperature and Time) at any
time during use, press and hold the Select
& Confirm dial to scroll through Time,
Temperature and Function continuously,
until the Select & Confirm dial is released.
When dial is released, the setting you
wish to change should be flashing. After
desired setting is changed and confirmed,
the display will move to the next function.

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TIPS & HINTS
• It may take up to 10 minutes to reach
operating temperature, depending on
the temperature level that was set.
• For cooking recommendations, refer to
the Cooking Guide and Food
Temperature Chart on pages 26–27
of the Recipe Book.
• Always exercise caution when handling
the Griddler®Five during cooking, as the
Griddler®Five housing will become hot
during use. To open the Griddler®Five,
grasp the handle. The arms are made of
die-cast aluminum and will become hot
during use. Do not touch them during or
immediately following cooking.
• The cover is made of stainless steel and
will become very hot and should not be
touched during or immediately following
cooking. If you need to adjust the cover,
be sure to use an oven mitt to prevent
burns.
• The lower housing is made of plastic
and can become very warm. If you need
to move the Griddler®Five during
cooking, be sure to handle it from the
base only while wearing an oven mitt.
Do not touch the cover.
• Allow the Griddler®Five to cool down
before handling (at least 30 minutes).
• The first time you use the Griddler®Five,
it may have a slight odor and may
smoke a bit. This is normal and
common to appliances with nonstick
surfaces.
• The Griddler®Five comes with a black
cleaning/scraping tool. This can be used
for cleaning both the grill and griddle
sides of the plates after you have
finished cooking and the unit has cooled
down completely (at least 30 minutes).
Using the cleaning tool on a hot surface
for too long will cause the plastic
to melt.
• Never use metal utensils, as they will
scratch the nonstick plates.
• Never leave plastic utensils in contact
with the hot grill plates. This includes
the provided cleaning tool.
• In between recipes, use a wooden or
heatproof plastic utensil to scrape
excess food buildup through grease
channels and into drip tray. Then,
carefully wipe off any residue with a
paper towel before proceeding with
next recipe.

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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Allow the unit to cool down for at least
30 minutes before handling.
• Once you have finished cooking, press
the ON/OFF button to power off and
unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet.
• Use the cleaning/scraping tool to
remove any leftover food from the
cooking plates. The scraping tool can
be washed by hand or in the top rack of
the dishwasher.
• Dispose of grease from the drip tray
once cooled. The drip tray can be
cleaned by hand or in the top rack of
the dishwasher.
• Press the plate release buttons to
remove plates from the housing. Be sure
that the plates have cooled completely
before handling (at least 30 minutes).
The cooking plates can be washed in
the dishwasher. Do not use metallic
objects such as knives or forks for
cleaning. Do not use a scouring pad for
cleaning; the nonstick coating can be
damaged.
• If you have been cooking seafood, wipe
the cooking plates with lemon juice to
prevent seafood flavor transferring to
the next recipe.
• The housing base, cover and control
panel can be wiped clean with a soft,
dry cloth. For tough stains, dampen
cloth. Never use an abrasive cleaner or
harsh pad.
Any other servicing should be performed
by an authorized service representative.
STORAGE
Always make sure the Griddler®Five is
cool and dry before storing.
The power cord can be wrapped around
the back of the base for storing.
The cooking plates and drip tray should
be stored in the Griddler®Five when not
in use. The scraping tool can be stored in
a drawer or cabinet.
LIMITED THREE-YEAR
WARRANTY
(U.S. and Canada only)
This warranty is available to consumers only. You
are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart®Griddler®
Five that was purchased at retail for personal,
family or household use. Except as otherwise
required under applicable law, this warranty is
not available to retailers or other commercial
purchasers or owners.
We warrant that your Cuisinart®Griddler®
Five will be free of defects in materials and
workmanship under normal home use for 3 years
from the date of original purchase.
We recommend that you visit our website,
www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to
complete your product registration. However,
product registration does not eliminate the need
for the consumer to maintain the original proof
of purchase in order to obtain the warranty
benefits. In the event that you do not have
proof of purchase date, the purchase date for
purposes of this warranty will be the date of
manufacture.
If your Cuisinart®Griddler®Five should prove
to be defective within the warranty period, we
will repair it, or if we think necessary, replace
it. To obtain warranty service, simply call our
toll-free number 1-800-726-0190 for additional
information from our Consumer Service
Representatives or send the defective product to
Consumer Service at Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen
Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your
return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and
handling of the product.
Please pay by check or money order made
payable to Cuisinart (California residents need
only supply proof of purchase and should call
1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).
NOTE: For added protection and secure
handling of any Cuisinart®product that is being
returned, we recommend you use a traceable,
insured delivery service. Cuisinart cannot be
held responsible for in-transit damage or for
packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/
or damaged products are not covered under
warranty.
Please be sure to include your return address,
daytime phone number, description of the
product defect, product model # (located on
bottom of product), original date of purchase,
and any other information pertinent to the
product’s return.

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CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY
California law provides that for In-Warranty
Service, California residents have the option of
returning a nonconforming product (A) to the
store where it was purchased or (B) to another
retail store which sells Cuisinart products of the
same type.
The retail store shall then, at its discretion,
either repair the product, refer the consumer
to an independent repair facility, replace the
product, or refund the purchase price less the
amount directly attributable to the consumer’s
prior usage of the product. If the above two
options do not result in the appropriate relief
to the consumer, the consumer may then
take the product to an independent repair
facility if service or repair can be economically
accomplished. Cuisinart and not the consumer
will be responsible for the reasonable cost of
such service, repair, replacement, or refund for
nonconforming products under warranty.
California residents may also, according to their
preference, return nonconforming products
directly to Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary,
replacement, by calling our Consumer Service
Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190.
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the
repair, replacement, and shipping and handling
for such products under warranty.
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR
CUISINART®PRODUCT
Your Cuisinart®Griddler®Five has been
manufactured to the strictest specifications
and has been designed for use only in 120 volt
outlets and only with authorized accessories
and replacement parts. This warranty expressly
excludes any defects or damages caused by
attempted use of this unit with a converter, as
well as use with accessories, replacement parts
or repair service other than those authorized
by Cuisinart. This warranty does not cover any
damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment
or other than ordinary household use. This war-
ranty excludes all incidental or consequential
damages. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of these damages, so
these exclusions may not apply to you.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights, which vary
from state to state.
Important: If the nonconforming product is to
be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s
Authorized Service Center, please remind the
servicer to call our Consumer Service Center
at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem
is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced
with the correct parts, and to ensure that the
product is still under warranty.
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East Windsor, NJ 08520
Printed in China
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trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
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RECIPES
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes........................................................................ 14
Breakfast Tortas ............................................................................................... 14
Challah French Toast........................................................................................ 15
Mini Hash Browns ........................................................................................... 15
Grilled Green Beans with Walnut-Mint Pesto................................................... 16
Grilled Peach Salad.......................................................................................... 16
Grilled Vegetable Salad .................................................................................... 17
Black Bean Veggie Burger................................................................................ 17
Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas ............................................................................ 18
Chermoula Salmon with Grilled Potatoes......................................................... 19
Cuban Sandwich .............................................................................................. 19
Greek-Style Kebabs ......................................................................................... 20
Grilled Pizza with Bacon and Olives................................................................. 20
Hamburgers with Caramelized Onions and Gruyère........................................ 21
Italian Panini with Grilled Chicken.................................................................... 21
Latin Pork Chops.............................................................................................. 22
Shrimp Fajitas................................................................................................... 22
Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce.................................................................. 23
Toasted Avocado, Cheese and Tomato Panini................................................. 24
Chocolate Hazelnut Panini with Strawberries .................................................. 24
Grilled Pineapple .............................................................................................. 25
S’more Panini ................................................................................................... 25

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Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
These pancakes are light and fluffy with
a nice tang thanks to the buttermilk and
lemon.
Plate Side: Griddle
Griddler®Cooking Position: Open and flat
Makes about twelve, 4-inch pancakes
1½ cups unbleached, all-purpose
flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1½ cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup fresh blueberries
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon unsalted butter,
optional
1. Put the dry ingredients, through the
cinnamon, in a large mixing bowl.
Whisk to combine; reserve.
2. Combine the buttermilk, eggs,
maple syrup, and vanilla extract
and whisk well. Add to the reserved
dry ingredients and whisk until just
combined (dry sections are OK). Add
the blueberries and lemon zest and
fold to incorporate, but do not overmix
or the pancakes will be tough.
3. Turn on the Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select
Griddle and set to 350°F.
4. Once preheated, use a ¼-cup
measure, drop batter onto preheated
griddle (if you like extra-buttery
pancakes, put 1 teaspoon of butter on
each plate and melt before dropping
batter on plates), and set the count-up
timer. Cook pancakes until bubbles
form, about 4 to 5 minutes; flip and
cook until done, about 3 minutes
longer.
5. Transfer to warm plates to serve. As
you finish each batch of pancakes, you
can keep them warm on a wire rack
placed on a baking sheet in a low oven
(200°F). Repeat until all the batter is
used.
Nutritional information per serving (2 pancakes):
Calories 189 (32% from fat) • carb. 24g • pro. 7g
fat 7g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 171mg • sod. 203mg
calc. 102mg • fiber 1g
Breakfast Tortas
If you like spicy, add extra heat to this
sandwich by using hot, smoked Spanish
chorizo.
Plate Side: Bottom Griddle, Top Grill
Griddler®Cooking Position: Open and flat,
and then closed
Makes 2 tortas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil,
divided
4 eggs
2 Kaiser rolls, cut in half length-
wise
½ avocado
2 ounces Spanish chorizo, thinly
sliced on the bias
2 tablespoons store-bought green
salsa, plus more for serving
2 slices Monterey Jack cheese
1. Turn on the Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select
Griddle and set to 350°F.
2. Once preheated, drizzle 2 teaspoons
of the vegetable oil onto the bottom
plate. Crack the eggs onto the bottom
plate. Set the count-up timer to 5
minutes. At the 3-minute mark (when
the egg whites are set and opaque),
flip the eggs. When time expires,
transfer 2 of the eggs to the bottom of
each roll. Reserve.
3. While the eggs are cooking, divide the
avocado evenly between the inside
surfaces of the 2 tops of bread. Use
a fork to smash into an even layer.
Reserve.
4. When the eggs finish cooking, put the
chorizo on the bottom plate and close
the grill. Set the temperature to 425°F.
Once preheated, transfer the chorizo to
the top of the eggs in an even layer.
5. Drizzle each sandwich with 1 tablespoon
of the salsa. Top with one slice of
cheese and the top of the bun with the
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6. Brush the tops of each sandwich with
the remaining oil. Transfer the two
sandwiches to the Griddler®. Close the
Griddler®and set the count-up timer.
Lightly press down on the sandwiches
for about 20 seconds. Cook for about
4 minutes total, until the cheese is
melted and the tops are lightly golden
and grill marks are visible.
7. Remove from Griddler®and let cool
slightly. Cut in half on the bias. Serve
with more salsa on the side.
Nutritional information per serving (one torta):
Calories 789 (59% from fat) carb. 42g • pro. 39g
fat 52g • sat. fat 18g • chol. 435mg • sod. 1229mg
calc. 482mg • fiber 4g
Challah French Toast
We love using eggy challah bread for
French toast. Thanks to its soft yet sturdy
structure, it soaks up the custard better
than any other bread, making for the most
decadent breakfast.
Plate Side: Griddle
Griddler®Cooking Position: Open and flat
Makes 8 servings
8 large eggs
2 cups milk (we used reduced fat,
but any variety will do)
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch ground nutmeg
1 to 2 pinches kosher salt
8 slices challah bread, ¾ inch
thick
Unsalted butter or coconut oil,
for griddle
Confectioners’ sugar for
serving
Fresh fruit for serving
1. Put the eggs, milk, vanilla extract,
maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and
salt into a medium bowl. Whisk to fully
combine and pour into a 13 x 9-inch
baking dish.
2. Soak half of the bread in the milk
mixture, turning so both sides are
saturated.
3. While the bread is soaking, turn on the
Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select Griddle
and set to 350°F.
4. Once preheated, put the soaked bread
on the hot griddle and select the
count-up timer. Cook 3½ to 4 minutes
per side. Soak remaining bread while
first batch of French toast is cooking.
5. Remove and reserve the cooked
French toast in a warm oven and then
repeat with remaining soaked bread.
6. To serve, dust with confectioners’
sugar and top with fresh fruit and
maple syrup, if desired.
Nutritional information per slice: Calories 195
(32% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 7g • fat 7g
sat. fat 3g • chol. 172mg • sod. 208mg
calc. 116mg • fiber 1g
Mini Hash Browns
Quickly stirring the shredded potatoes in
salted water and then squeezing out all
liquid prevents them from oxidizing.
Plate Side: Griddle
Griddler®Cooking Position: Open and flat
Makes 8 servings
2 cups water
2 teaspoons plus 1 pinch kosher
salt, divided
1 pound Yukon gold potatoes
Pinch freshly ground black
pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus
more to brush plates
1. Put the water and 2 teaspoons of salt
into a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until
salt is fully dissolved; reserve.
2. Shred the potatoes to a medium
thickness, using either a medium
shredding disc of a Cuisinart®Food
Processor or a box grater. Immediately
transfer to the salted water and stir a
few times. Drain and then put into a
tea towel or dish towel and squeeze
out all water.
3. Put the squeezed potatoes into
a mixing bowl and toss with the

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remaining pinch of salt, pepper and 3
tablespoons of the oil.
4. Turn on the Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select
Griddle and set to 425°F.
5 Once preheated, brush the plates with
additional oil and then, using a ¼-cup
scoop or measuring cup, dollop the
seasoned potatoes onto the hot, oiled
griddle, 4 scoops per side, and select
the count-up timer. Flatten slightly
with a heatproof spatula. Brush the
tops with additional oil and allow to
cook until bottoms are browned and
crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes. Carefully
flip each hash brown and cook on
the opposite side until very crispy, an
additional 8 minutes.
6. Remove and transfer to a wire rack to
maintain crispiness while cooking next
batch of potatoes.
Nutritional information per hash brown: Calories 89
(51% from fat) • carb. 10g • pro. 1g • fat 5g
sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 146mg • calc. 7mg
fiber 1g
Grilled Green Beans with
Walnut-Mint Pesto
As these green beans with the pesto
cool, the flavors will stand out even more,
making them perfect for a party.
Plate Side: Grill
Griddler®Cooking Position: Closed
Makes 2 /
3cup pesto and 2½ cups
green beans
1 small garlic clove
1 ounce fresh mint leaves
1 1-inch piece lemon peel
¼ cup toasted walnuts
1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black
pepper
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
16 ounces green beans, washed
and trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black
pepper
¼ teaspoon grated lemon zest
1. Make the walnut-mint pesto: Put the
garlic in a mini chopper. Process until
finely chopped. Scrape down the sides
and add the mint leaves and lemon
peel. Pulse to roughly chop. Add the
remaining ingredients, except for the
olive oil. Pulse to combine. With the
food processor running, add the olive
oil through the drip hole and process
until mostly smooth. Reserve.
2. Turn on the Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select
Grill and set the temperature to 425°F.
3. Toss the green beans with olive oil, salt
and pepper. Once preheated, put half
of the green beans on the bottom plate
in a single layer. Close the Griddler®
and set the count-up timer. Cook
for about 8 minutes, until soft and
grill marks are visible.Transfer grilled
beans to a large bowl and repeat with
remaining green beans.
4. When all the green beans are grilled,
toss with 2 tablespoons of the walnut
mint pesto* and the lemon zest.
*Remaining pesto maybe be stored in the
refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and stirred
into soups or pastas.
Nutritional information per serving (about 1 cup):
Calories 199 (72% from fat) • carb. 12g • pro. 3g
fat 16g / sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg • sod. 565mg
calc. 100mg • fiber 5g
Grilled Peach Salad
Light summer lunch served in minutes.
Plate side: Grill
Griddler®Cooking Position: Closed
Makes 2 servings
3 medium peaches, cut in half,
pits removed
2 cups baby arugula
4 ounces fresh mozzarella*
2 ounces prosciutto
1 teaspoon balsamic glaze
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1. Turn on the Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select
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2. Once preheated, put peaches onto the
grill, cut side down, and set the count-
up timer. Close and grill for about 8
minutes, so that the peaches are soft
and grill marks are visible.
3. While the peaches are grilling, put
the arugula and cheese in a large
mixing bowl. Toss with the olive oil,
salt and pepper. Transfer to the center
of a large, round platter. Arrange the
peaches with prosciutto on top. Drizzle
with balsamic glaze.
* If available, burrata makes a great
substitute. Instead of tossing it with
arugula, oil, salt and pepper, arrange it on
top with the peaches and prosciutto.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 2
servings): Calories 389 (52% from fat) • carb. 24g •
pro. 22g • fat 22g • sat. fat 8g • chol. 435mg
sod. 861mg calc. 158mg • fiber 4g
Grilled Vegetable Salad
This grilled salad makes a beautiful
presentation, perfect for entertaining.
Plate Side: Grill
Griddler®Cooking Position: Closed
Makes about 8 cups
1 medium red pepper (about 6
ounces), cut into strips 1 to 1½
inches wide
1 medium yellow pepper (about 6
ounces), cut into strips 1 to 1½
inches wide
1 medium zucchini (about 6.5
ounces), sliced horizontally into
¼-inch thick slices
1 small eggplant (about 10
ounces), sliced horizontally into
¼-inch thick slices
1 medium red onion (about 10
ounces), cut into wedges,
keeping root intact
1 bunch asparagus (about 8
ounces), hard ends trimmed and
discarded
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 to 3 ounces ricotta salata, crumbled
½ cup pitted Kalamata olives,
roughly chopped
½ cup fresh basil leaves
1. Turn on Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select
Grill and set to 425˚F.
2. Grill all veggies in batches in the
closed position. They are done once
charred with grill marks and soft.
The peppers take about 8 minutes,
zucchini 5 minutes, eggplant 6 to 8
minutes, red onion 5 minutes and
asparagus 3 to 4 minutes. Once grilled,
toss all the vegetables together with
the lemon juice, olive oil, cheese,
olives and basil leaves.
3. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 8
servings): Calories 147 (65% from fat) • carb. 11g
pro. 3g • fat 11g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 6mg
sod. 312mg • calc. 60mg • fiber 3g
Black Bean Veggie Burger
Packed with protein and studded with
colorful, vitamin-rich veggies, this burger
will be a hit among meat and non-meat
eaters alike. A Cuisinart®Food Processor
will make the prep quick, but it can easily
be prepared by hand.
Plate Side: Griddle
Griddler®Cooking Position: Open and flat
Makes 6 burgers
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more
to brush plates
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
¼ medium to large onion, finely
chopped
½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
Pinch freshly ground black
pepper
1 can (15 ounces) black beans,
drained and rinsed
½ chipotle pepper in adobo,
chopped, plus 1 teaspoon
adobo sauce
½ cup water, divided (this is
approximate, you may not need
the entire amount)
1 cup cooked quinoa
½ cup diced carrot
½ cup diced zucchini
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 hamburger buns
1 avocado, sliced

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1. Put the oil in a medium sauté pan set
over medium heat. Once hot, add
the garlic, onion and ¼ teaspoon of
salt and pepper. Sauté until softened
and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add
the black beans, chipotle and sauce,
and enough water to keep the pan
from being dry. Cook until beans are
soft enough where they can be easily
mashed, about 10 minutes, adding
additional water as needed to prevent
the pan from going dry.
2. Once beans are soft, add the
remaining salt, quinoa, carrot and
zucchini. Add additional water, about
2 to 3 tablespoons, stir, partially cover
and reduce heat to medium-low and
cook until vegetables are just slightly
cooked, about 5 minutes.
3. Transfer mixture to a Cuisinart®Food
Processor fitted with the chopping
blade. Add the cilantro and pulse 4 to
5 times to slightly mash the mixture.
4. Turn on the Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select
Griddle and set to 375ºF.
5. While Griddler®is heating, form burger
mixture into 1 /
3-cup patties (the mixture
may be too warm to handle. If that
is the case, then allow to rest until
slightly cooled).
6. Once preheated, brush the plates with
additional oil and put the prepared
patties onto the hot, oiled griddle.
Select the count-up timer and cook 3
minutes per side. Brush the tops with
additional oil and allow to cook until
bottoms are golden brown and the
burger is just getting firm, about 3 to 4
minutes. Carefully flip and cook on the
other side for another 3 to 4 minutes.
7. To serve, put on a bun and top with
sliced avocado. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per burger: Calories 236
(25% from fat) • carb. 36g • pro. 8g • fat 7g
sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 410mg • calc. 87mg
fiber 5g
Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
You won’t be able to stop eating these
quesadillas—they’re great for a large get-
together and can be kept warm in the oven
at a low temperature once they’re cut.
Plate Side: Griddle
Griddler®Cooking Position: Closed
Makes 6 quesadillas
2 pounds boneless, skinless
chicken thighs
2 cups Buffalo sauce, divided
4 cups shredded Mexican-blend
cheese
12 tablespoons cream cheese
1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
12 7- to 8-inch flour tortillas
Blue cheese dressing,
for serving
Celery sticks, for serving
1. Turn on the Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select
Griddle and set to 425°F.
2. Once preheated, put the chicken on
the Griddler®. Close the Griddler®
and set the timer for 8 minutes, until
chicken is fully cooked through.
Remove from Griddler®and let cool
slightly. When cool enough to handle,
thinly slice the chicken and toss with
1½ cups of the Buffalo sauce. Reserve.
3. While the chicken is cooking, combine
the cream cheese with the remaining
(½ cup) Buffalo sauce. Spread about
1 tablespoon of the cream cheese
mixture onto the center of one of the
tortillas, leaving about a 1-inch border
all around. Sprinkle with 1 /
3cup of the
shredded cheese. Top with ½ scoop
of the cooked chicken mixture and an
additional 1 /
3cup shredded cheese.
Spread 1 more tablespoon of the
cream cheese mixture onto another
tortilla, also leaving about a 1-inch
border. Put the tortilla, cream-cheese
side down, onto the bottom tortilla.
Brush the top with vegetable oil.
4. When the chicken is done cooking,
decrease the temperature to 375°F.
Once heated, put the quesadilla on the
bottom plate and close the Griddler®.
Set the count-up timer and cook for
about 3 to 3½ minutes, until cheese is
melted and the top of the quesadilla
is a little brown and crispy. Remove
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into 8 pieces. Repeat with remaining
ingredients.
Nutritional information per serving (1 quesadilla):
Calories 821 (54% from fat) • carb. 41g • pro. 53g
fat 48g sat. / fat 25g • chol. 224mg • sod. 3414mg
calc. 656mg • fiber 2g
Chermoula Salmon with
Grilled Potatoes
This zesty Moroccan marinade is a great
match for grilled fish and seafood.
Plate Side: Bottom Grill, Top Griddle
Griddler®Cooking Position: Closed, then
open and flat
Makes 1¾ cups chermoula and 3 to 4
servings of salmon and potatoes
Chermoula marinade:
6 small garlic cloves
1 teaspoon paprika
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
½ teaspoon freshly ground black
pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 2 x ½-inch strips lemon peel,
white pith removed
¾ cup fresh cilantro, roughly
chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly
chopped
1
/
3cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 cup olive oil, reserving 1 table-
spoon
1
/
3cup pitted, whole Kalamata
olives, finely chopped
1 pound salmon, about 1½ inches
thick
2 large (about 1 pound total)
russet potatoes, scrubbed
1. Make the chermoula: Put the garlic
into a mini chopper. Pulse to finely
chop. Add the paprika, ½ teaspoon of
the salt, pepper, coriander, cumin, red
pepper flakes and lemon peel. Pulse
until a paste forms. Transfer mixture to
a small bowl. Add the cilantro, parsley,
lemon juice and vinegar. Slowly whisk
in the olive oil. Add the olives. Put the
salmon in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish;
add ½ cup of the marinade to cover
the fish. Cover with plastic wrap;
marinate 1 to 2 hours. Bring to room
temperature before grilling.
2. Twenty minutes before cooking the
salmon, slice the potatoes into ¼-inch
slices. Put the potato slices in a large
bowl with the reserved tablespoon of
olive oil and remaining salt. Toss to
evenly coat.
3. Turn on the Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select
Grill and set temperature to 425°F.
4. Once preheated, put the potatoes onto
the bottom plate of Griddler®in an
even layer. Close the Griddler®and set
the timer for 16 minutes, until potatoes
are browned and crispy and fully
cooked through. Transfer the cooked
potatoes to a large serving plate and
loosely cover with foil.
5. Put the salmon on the bottom plate of
the Griddler®. Set the count-up timer
and cook for about 8 to 9 minutes
on the first side. Flip salmon, reduce
temperature to 400°F and cook the
second side of the salmon for about 6
minutes, until desired doneness.
6. When salmon is cooked, transfer
to a serving plate and drizzle with 2
to 3 tablespoons of the remaining
chermoula. Serve salmon with the
reserved potatoes.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 4
servings): Calories 856 (75% from fat) • carb. 29g
pro. 27g • fat 73g • sat. fat 10g • chol. 69mg
sod. 819mg • calc. 91mg • fiber 4g
Cuban Sandwich
Ham and cheese magically come together
in this take on the traditional Cuban
toasted sandwich. A great way to use up
any leftover Latin Pork Chops (page 22).
Plate Side: Grill
Griddler®Cooking Position: Closed
Makes 2 large sandwiches, about 6
servings

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2 large Cuban or Portuguese-
style soft rolls, about 10 inches
long
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon
Dijon or deli mustard
4 to 6 ounces sliced Swiss cheese,
divided
4 to 6 ounces sliced roasted pork
4 to 6 ounces sliced ham
4 ounces dill pickles, thinly sliced
horizontally
1 teaspoon olive oil
1. Assemble sandwiches by slicing rolls
and placing on a work surface. Spread
the mustard on each side of both rolls.
Put a slice of cheese on the bottom of
each roll. Add the pork, ham and the
pickle slices. Finish with the remaining
cheese and the top of the roll. Brush
the top with the olive oil.
2. Fit the Cuisinart®Griddler®with the grill
plates. Turn unit on. Select Grill and
set to 375°F.
3. Once preheated, place the sandwiches
on the grill and free the floating hinge.
Press the sandwiches firmly when
closing the grill and set the count-up
timer. Keep it pressed for about one
minute. Continue cooking for about 6
minutes total, until bread is crisp and
cheese is melted.
4. Slice sandwich in pieces to serve.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 6
servings): Calories 215 (45% from fat) • carb. 13g
pro. 16g • fat 10g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 38mg
sod. 700mg • calc. 191mg • fiber 0g
Greek-Style Kebabs
Chicken or a hearty fish can be substituted
for the pork in this recipe. Simply adjust
the time accordingly and make sure both
are fully cooked through before serving.
Plate Side: Grill
Griddler®Cooking Position: Open and flat
Makes 10 kebabs
2 pounds trimmed pork shoulder
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon pepper
1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch
chunks
1 pint cherry tomatoes
Pita bread, for serving, optional
Tzatziki*, for serving, optional
10 wooden skewers
1. Cut the pork into 1-inch pieces.
Season with the olive oil, lemon juice,
salt, oregano and pepper. Put 1 piece
of pork onto 1 of the skewers. Then
add a piece of the onion (about 2 or 3
layers thick), followed by another piece
of pork, a tomato, another piece of
pork, onion and pork. Repeat with the
remaining skewers and ingredients.
2. Turn on the Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select
Grill. Set to 425°F.
3. Once preheated, put the kebabs on
the Griddler®and set the count-up
timer. Cook skewers, rotating until
each side is browned, for about 25 to
30 minutes, until fully cooked through.
Alternately, skewers may be cooked
in the closed position for about 5 to 6
minutes.
4. If desired, serve with pita bread and
tzatziki.
*Tzatziki is a traditional Greek yogurt-
based dip served with kebabs. It may be
bought pre-made or can be made from
scratch. Search Cuisinart.com for recipes.
Nutritional information per serving (1 kebab):
Calories 272 (73% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 16g
fat 22g / sat. fat 6g • chol. 64mg • sod. 274mg
calc. 19mg • fiber 1g
Grilled Pizza with Bacon and
Olives
Use our method for grilling pizza and add
any toppings you’d like.
Plate Side: Griddle
Griddler®Cooking Position: Open, closed
and flat
Makes 4 to 6 servings
6 slices bacon