Dacor Gas Range, Cooking Manual

Page 1: ...Dacor Gas Range Cooking Guide Family Owned American Made...

Page 2: ...ooking on your new gas range you will find that Convection Bake makes it easier and more efficient to get wonderful results Meats will brown outside and stay succulently juicy inside Cookies and baked...

Page 3: ...es Oven Braised Shrimp Scampi 16 Oven Roasted Tiny New Potatoes 16 Spinach Artichoke Dip 17 Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions 17 Sage Stuffing 18 Teriyaki Shrimp Kabobs 19 Grilled Asparagus 20 Thai V...

Page 4: ...a 38 Desserts Cream Cheese Pound Cake using timed delay feature 40 Angel Food Cake 41 Lemon Lover s Cookies 41 Sally s Oatmeal Cookies 42 Creamy Pumpkin Pie 43 Toasted Coconut Creme Brulee 44 Common B...

Page 5: ...ss Up arrow to desired new time To stop the time without shutting off the oven press appropriate timer button twice 00 will flash TO TURN THE OVEN OFF Press CANCEL SECURE Note This will not turn off t...

Page 6: ...foods baked in a water bath such as creme brulee or for covered dishes like brisket or pot roast When using BAKE use rack positions 1 or 2 to get the food as close to the heat source as possible This...

Page 7: ...These lights will emit just enough heat to proof yeast breads Alternatively turn the oven onto Standard Bake at 135 F then before placing the dough in the oven turn the oven off and turn the lights on...

Page 8: ...rough the door window 4 Different foods may require different cooking times Remove each item when done taking care to close the oven door quickly to avoid heat loss 5 When multiple rack baking use rac...

Page 9: ...h the probe s tip as this will give you inaccurate readings After taking an initial temperature reading insert the probe a 1 2 further Take another reading If the temperature registers below the first...

Page 10: ...ected A small red boxed icon on the control panel will indicate with the element is on 2 Bring foods to room temperature for about 15 20 minutes before broiling Chilled foods will reduce the temperatu...

Page 11: ...IND BAKED TART UNFILLED 10 tart pan Conv Bake 2 350 F 15 min 375 F 20 min BREAKFAST CASSEROLE SAUSAGE AND EGG 9 x13 ceramic baking dish Conv Bake 2 350 F 40 45 min 375 F 50 55 min BROWNIES 8 x 8 squar...

Page 12: ...H Small ceramic baking dishes on cookie sheet Conv Bake Not Recommended N A 350 F 55 60 min CRISPS APPLE FRUIT ETC Baking dish Conv Bake 2 325 F 35 40 min 350 F 45 min CROISSANTS Cookie sheet Conv Bak...

Page 13: ...sheet pan Conv Bake 2 375 F 20 25 min 400 F 30 35 min POPOVERS Popover pan or small glass cups Conv Bake 2 450 F for 20 min 350 F for 20 min 450 F for 20 min 350 F for 20 min POUND CAKE 9 x 5 loaf pa...

Page 14: ...PINWHEELS DANISH PASTRIES Cookie sheet Conv Bake 2 375 F 18 20 min 400 F 20 25 min YEAST BREAD FREE FORM WHITE WHEAT CHALLAH RYE FRENCH ETC Cookie sheet Conv Bake 2 350 F 30 35 min 375 F 35 40 min YEA...

Page 15: ...ke 2 4 2 3 4 325 12 15 min 15 20 min CUP CAKES 12C Muffin tin 2 Conv Bake 2 4 350 25 30 min REFRIGERATED COOKIE DOUGH Cookie Sheet 2 3 Conv Bake 2 4 2 3 4 325 9 11 min ECLAIRS PROFITEROLE GOUGERES CRE...

Page 16: ...0 WHOLE FRYER CHICKEN 3 4 lbs Conv Bake 350 2 Total Time 1hr 1 hr 15 min 375 Total Time 2 hours 180 in the thigh WHOLE ROASTING CHICKEN 6 7 lbs Conv Bake 350 2 Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes 375 Total T...

Page 17: ...0 35 min GREEN BEANS Lightly grease casserole dish Conv Bake 350 20 25 min NEW POTATOES Scrub and trim or cube Lightly grease casserole dish Conv Bake 375 40 45 min ONIONS Peel and cube Wrap in foil D...

Page 18: ...LEGS THIGHS BREASTS 21 2 lbs total 3 HI 10 8 FOUR 3 4 1 LAMB RIB CHOPS 12 oz 4 HI 3 3 LAMB SHOULDER 1 lb 3 HI 8 7 FOUR 3 4 1 THICK PORK LOIN CHOPS 11 4 lbs total 4 HI 5 5 FOUR 1 THICK FRESH SALMON ST...

Page 19: ...Appetizers and Side Dish Recipes...

Page 20: ...mp becomes pink and begins to curl about 15 18 minutes Stir halfway through the cooking process if needed Serves 4 Oven Roasted Tiny New Potatoes 2 pounds Tiny New or Red Bliss Potatoes 1 4 cup olive...

Page 21: ...ons 1 sheet puff pastry dough thawed 1 wheel of Brie cheese about 4 in diameter 1 egg lightly beaten 1 medium onion small diced 1 Tbsp butter Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350 F on Convecti...

Page 22: ...o 15 minutes Transfer bread to a large mixing bowl and reserve Melt butter in large saut pan Add onion celery and carrot and cook for 5 minutes until onion is translucent Add bread cubes to mixture an...

Page 23: ...ents and pour into a 1gallon plastic Ziploc bag Add shrimp tomatoes green bell peppers onion and pineapple to marinate Let marinate for a minimum of 1 hour maximum 4 hours in the refrigerator Soak ske...

Page 24: ...nto grill They should all fit just line them up next to each other to cover the entire surface of the grill Leave on grill for 3 4 minutes then use the tongs to turn the asparagus to brown on all side...

Page 25: ...Sauces Soups and Stews Recipes...

Page 26: ...tsp ground cinnamon Pinch of ground cayenne pepper 1 Tbsp salt 1 tsp cracked black pepper In a large casserole dish mix all of the above ingredients and marinate the pork overnight in the refrigerator...

Page 27: ...n 1 counting up from the bottom Remove all other racks Preheat oven to 350 F on Standard Bake Salt and pepper veal or beef shanks then dust with flour Set aside In a large ovenproof stockpot with a li...

Page 28: ...hile remove stems and seeds from serrano chilis bell peppers and Anaheim chilis Finely chop Add to ground beef along with onion and garlic Cook until fragrant Add cayenne cumin and oregano Cook for a...

Page 29: ...Quick Breads and Yeast Breads Recipes...

Page 30: ...ng Adjust oven racks to positions 2 and 4 Preheat oven to 375 F on Convection Bake Bake about 15 20 minutes or until golden brown Makes about 2 dozen rolls Lemon Blueberry Muffins Homemade muffins are...

Page 31: ...side shaking the pan to coat the sides Save the remaining half for the top of the loaves In a large mixing bowl add peeled bananas Mash the bananas using a fork or a potato masher Add 1 cup butter and...

Page 32: ...d rum in a large shallow dish Put the ground macadamia nuts in another dish Preheat griddle on medium high for about 7 8 minutes then adjust down to medium Dip Hawaiian bread in egg and sugar mixture...

Page 33: ...n half lengthwise In a large food processor combine butter garlic shallots lemon peel and Italian parsley Evenly spread butter mixture over French bread halves Adjust rack to position 3 counting up fr...

Page 34: ...ixer for 7 8 minutes or turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead by hand for 10 minutes The dough should be smooth and elastic Place in a greased bowl lightly oil the top of the dough and cover...

Page 35: ...Main Entree Recipes...

Page 36: ...rack tall enough so that most of the roast is above the sides of the roasting pan Cook at 350 F for about 21 2 to 3 hours or until internal temperature reaches 145 F for medium rare 160 F for medium o...

Page 37: ...and dry with paper towels Set aside Chop all fresh herbs except for 2 whole sprigs rosemary and mix into the olive oil Rub the turkey inside the cavity and out with the olive oil mixture and salt and...

Page 38: ...r ginger and garlic Rub tenderloins with spices Place on a flat roasting rack in a roasting pan Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour Preheat oven to 350 F on Convection Bake Cook until internal t...

Page 39: ...ugh in a well greased bowl cover with plastic wrap and let rise until dough doubles about 1 to 1 1 2 hours Remove dough and shape into two 8 circles TOPPING AND BAKING Preheat oven to 400 F on Convect...

Page 40: ...powder and cracked black pepper Place steaks on broiler pan Make sure oven rack is in position 4 or 4 to 6 inches from the broiler to the surface of the steaks Turn broiler onto HI Place the pan with...

Page 41: ...drop chunks of butter in one by one and swirl to incorporate Drop the next piece in only as the other has fully melted This will help the butter emulsify with the lemon juice and wine Once all the but...

Page 42: ...stir together flour marjoram salt and black pepper Lightly press chicken pieces into flour mixture on both sides Set aside In a large saut pan over medium high heat cook mushrooms and green onions in...

Page 43: ...Dessert Recipes...

Page 44: ...This refers to the time you wish for the pound cake to be done baking Use the Up arrow to select the time of day you wish to have dessert If you wish to bake the pound cake now don t enter a new time...

Page 45: ...Cool thoroughly Loosen sides and remove cake from pan Makes one 10 cake about 12 slices Lemon Lover s Cookies 3 4 cup flaked coconut 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 cup butter flavored vegetable shortening 11 2...

Page 46: ...o 325 F on Convection Bake Adjust rack positions to 2 and 4 counting up from the bottom In a mixer cream together vegetable shortening brown sugar and granulated sugar Add vanilla extract and eggs and...

Page 47: ...water Add just enough until the dough forms a ball Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes Roll dough out on a floured surface to fit a 9 round pie dish Preheat oven on Convection Bake at 400 F...

Page 48: ...g sheet with a rim Pour egg custard mixture evenly into cups and carefully transfer to preheated oven Using a measuring pitcher pour enough hot water into the baking pan around the custard cups to rea...

Page 49: ...the oven Use recommended pan size CAKE SIDES ARE BURNT AND CAKES ARE NOT DONE IN THE CENTER CAKES BURST ON TOP Oven too hot Reduce temperature POOR VOLUME FOR CAKES AND BAKED GOODS Too little flour T...

Page 50: ...steam vents in top crust Increase oven temperature and use Convection Bake Allow filling to cool before adding to pie shell Seal crust don t overfill the pie crust CURDLING OF CUSTARD OR SOFT FILLINGS...

Page 51: ...rkey Chicken 165 Fresh Beef Veal Lamb Medium Rare 145 Medium 160 Well Done 170 Poultry Chicken and Turkey Whole 180 Poultry Breasts Roast 170 Poultry Thighs Wings 180 Duck and Goose 180 Pork Medium 16...

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