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FRESH VEGETABLE PAELLA
This side dish is a twist on the Spanish classic. You can also serve this as a main course.
140g (5oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
450g (1lb) long grain rice
1ltr (1
3
⁄
4 pt) vegetable stock
1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped
1 medium tomato, sliced into wedges
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
15ml (1tbsp) flat leaf parsley, chopped
3ml (
1
⁄
2 tsp) saffron threads
2.5ml (
1
⁄
2 tsp) salt
2.5ml (
1
⁄
2 tsp) freshly ground black pepper
1 x 390g can artichoke hearts, quartered, rinsed and well drained
115g (4oz) frozen peas
Combine the spinach, rice, vegetable stock, green pepper, tomato, onion, carrot, garlic, parsley, saffron,
salt and black pepper in the Slow Cooker. Mix thoroughly. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours (or on
HIGH for 2 hours). Add the artichoke hearts and peas to the Paella 15 minutes before serving. Mix
thoroughly to combine and replace the lid.
Makes 4 side servings.
CREAMY SPINACH DIP
You can present this warm version of classic spinach dip in the Slow Cooker or ladled into a bowl. Serve with
raw vegetables, your favourite crackers or crusty bread slices.
1 x 400g tubs cream cheese
125ml (4fl.oz) thickened cream
225g (3
⁄
4 lb) frozen, chopped spinach
1 packet dry onion soup mix - approx 30 - 40g weight.
(use vegetable if onion is not available)
5ml (1tsp) ready made spicy sauce
2 salad onions, sliced
5ml (1tsp) fresh lemon juice
Combine the cream cheese and cream in the Slow Cooker. Cover and heat on HIGH until the cheese has
melted - about 45 minutes. Add the spinach, soup mix and spicy sauce and stir thoroughly. Cover and cook
on HIGH for 30 minutes. Shortly before serving, add the salad onions and lemon juice and mix thoroughly
again.
RECIPES
ETC
TM
is a special stoneware formulation that can withstand extreme temperature changes, giving you the most versatile and
convenient cooking appliance. ETC
TM
stoneware is safe to use on stovetops*, in conventional and microwave ovens as well as
the refrigerator and freezer. (Be sure to read ETC
TM
STONEWARE CARE to ensure proper use.) Unlike most ceramic and glass
stoneware, you can take the VersaWare
TM
ETC
TM
stoneware directly from your stovetop or oven to your refrigerator or freezer and
vice versa. This versatility allows you to prepare foods, slow cook, store leftovers and reheat them all using the same stoneware
dish, saving cleaning time.The elegant design allows you to serve from your VersaWare
TM
slow cooker. From hot to cold, or cold
to hot, your VersaWare
TM
slow cooker will serve you well.
*Heat diffuser must be used when cooking on electric stovetop.
ETC™ STONEWARE CARE
WARNING:
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO YOUR ETC™ STONEWARE, YOU MUST FOLLOW THE SAFEGUARDS BELOW.
1. ALWAYS use the enclosed HEAT DIFFUSER when cooking on ELECTRIC STOVETOPS or breakage may result.
2. DO NOT use on HIGH HEAT on stovetop.
3. DO NOT heat empty stoneware on stovetop burners. Always ensure there is liquid or food inside the stoneware.
4. ALWAYS begin stovetop cooking on low heat before increasing to medium or medium low heat.
5. ALWAYS coat bottom of stoneware with a minimum of 2 tablespoons of oil when sautéing or browning on stove tops.
6. ALWAYS stir food often when cooking on stovetop.
7. NEVER freeze water or water based foods in the stoneware. It may result in cracking of stoneware.
8. DO NOT use metal utensils with the stoneware to protect against scratches.
NOTE:
Please use with caution when placing your stoneware on a ceramic or smooth glass cook top stove, countertop or table. Due
to the nature of the stoneware, the rough bottom surface may scratch these surfaces if caution is not used.
1. There are three temperature settings.
LOW
is recommended for slow "all-day" cooking. 1
hour on
HIGH
equals about 2 to 2
1
⁄
2 hours on
LOW
.
WARM
is recommended for keeping
already cooked food at the perfect serving temperature until you are ready to eat.
DO NOT
cook on this setting.
2. Before each use (whether in Heating Base Unit, on stovetop, in conventional or microwave
oven), coat the inside of the stoneware with oil or butter to make clean up easier.
3. Always cook with the Lid on when using your stoneware in the slow cooker Heating Base Unit.
4. Follow recommended cooking times.
5. When using stoneware on electric stovetop, a heat diffuser (included) must be used. When
using the diffuser, the cross supports should be facing up.
6. Unplug from wall outlet when cooking is done
7. Do not reheat foods in the slow cooker Heating Base Unit.
8. ALWAYS use a trivet or hot pad underneath heated stoneware when placing on table or
countertops.
9. Removable stoneware and lid are safe for use on stovetops*, in conventional and
microwave ovens as well as refrigerator and freezer.
10. Handles on stoneware will stay cool to the touch when using in Heating Base Unit,
however please use pot holders when using in the oven, microwave or on stovetop.
11. Always use pot holders when moving Heating Base Unit. Handles will become hot when in use.
NOTE:
Due to the unique manufacturing process of the ETC
TM
stoneware, you may see
variations in the glazed surface. This is normal and does not affect performance.
*Heat diffuser must be used when cooking on electric stovetop
HOW TO USE YOUR VERSAWARE
TM
SLOW COOKER
Warm
Off
Low
High
V
ersa
ware
Removabl
e
Stonewar
e
Heating Base
Unit
(wire stand not
detachable)
Lid
DIFFUSER
Cross Supports
Facing Up
This side
down
ELECTRIC BURNER
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THE NEWEST INNOVATION
IN COOKING TECHNOLOGY; THE VERSAWARE
TM
SLOW COOKER FEATURING
ETC
TM
(EXTREME TEMPERATURE COOKWARE)
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