SMARTPOWER
TM
7-Speed Electronic Blender
INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
SPB-7 Series
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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 BEFORE USING.
2. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put motor
base of blender in water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking
off parts, and before cleaning or removing contents from
blender jar. Never put hands into the blender jar or
container, or handle the blades with appliance plugged in.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Return appliance to nearest Cuisinart service
facility for examination, repair, and/or mechanical or electrical
adjustment.
7. The use of attachments, including canning or ordinary jars, not
recommended or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical
shock, or risk of injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of counter or table or touch hot
surfaces.
10. Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending, to
reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to
blender itself. A rubber or plastic spatula may be used but
must be used only when the blender is turned OFF.
11. When blender is in ON mode, and LED lights are flashing, do
not touch cutting assembly, interfere with blade movement, or
remove blender jar cover. Accidentally touching a speed button
may activate the blender.
12. BLADES ARE SHARP. HANDLE CAREFULLY.
13. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting assembly on
base unless the blender jar is properly attached.
14. Always operate blender with the cover in place.
15. Never leave your blender unattended while running.
16. When blending HOT liquids, remove measured pour lid (center
piece of cover) to allow steam to escape.
17. Twist on locking ring firmly. Injury can result if moving blades
accidentally become exposed.
18. Do not use an extension cord with this unit. Doing so may
result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury.
Regarding your cord set: A longer cord has been provided so
that you will have flexibility in positioning your Cuisinart®
SmartPower™ Blender near an electrical outlet. Exercise care
when using the longer cord, to avoid entangling or tripping over
the cord. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not
drape over the counter or tabletop, where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over. Excess cord should be stored in the
cord storage area at the back of the blender base to avoid
injury caused by the longer cord.
19. Wash the blender jar, cutting assembly, locking ring, and cover
before first use.
20. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICALSHOCK
OR FIRE, DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE
DONE ONLY BYAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
21. WARNING: FLASHING LIGHT INDICATES READY TO
OPERATE. DO NOTTOUCH BLADES.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
NOTICE:
This appliance has a polarized plug (one prong is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart® SmartPower™
7-Speed Electronic Blender on a flat, sturdy surface before
unpacking.
2. Remove instruction booklet and other printed materials from
top of corrugated insert. Next remove the top corrugated insert.
3. Carefully lift blender base from box and set aside.
4. Remove the lower corrugated insert containing the blender jar
assembly. Be careful not to tip the jar when removing.
5. Remove any additional literature from the box.
To assemble the blender, follow the “Assembly” instructions on page
4 of this instruction booklet. Replace all corrugated inserts in the
box and save the box for repackaging.
Before using for the first time: Wash all parts according to the
“Cleaning and Maintenance” section on page 6 of this booklet to
remove any dust or residue.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3
Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4
Helpful Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4
Easy Reference Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6
Do’s and Don’ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
Recipe Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 8
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 18
INTRODUCTION
The life of the party, the SmartPower™ Electronic Blender is engi-
neered with seven speeds that crush ice, including one speed just
for ice crushing. The results are delicious, professional-quality
frozen drinks. The SmartPower™ Electronic Blender purées,
blends, mixes, stirs, liquifies, and more. No need to worry about
spills or messy cleanups, either. The SmartPower™ Electronic
Blender comes with a dripless pour spout and touchpads that wipe
clean in an instant. Like all Cuisinart® appliances, the
SmartPower™ Electronic Blender was designed to bring you years
of enjoyment, and it is backed by a three-year
limited warranty.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. Cover
Just press on. Tightfitting
seal resists leakage.
2. 2-oz. Measured Pour Lid
Allows you to measure
and add ingredients without removing the cover.
3. 40-oz. Glass Jar with
Dripless Pour Spout
Has a unique, sturdy,
widemouth design and a
dripless pour spout for nomess pouring.
4. Leak- proof Rubber
Gasket (not shown)
Holds the glass jar snugly
in position for safe
operation.
5. High-quality Cutting
Assembly with Patented
Stainless Steel Blades
Is strong enough for all
blender tasks, including
Note: Blades are sharp… tough jobs, from ice
handle carefully. crushing to chopping
delicate herbs.
Pulse
Liquefy
Mix
Purée
Stir
Off
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Ice Crush
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6. Locking Ring
Is self-aligning so that the glass blender jar slides easily into
position.
7. Heavy-duty Motor Base
Is so sturdy and stable, it will not “walk” on your counter –
even during ice crushing!
8. 7-Speed Touchpad Control with Indicator Lights
Is easy to use, read and clean. The red LED lights clearly
indicate what blender speed you are using.
8a. Pulse at Any Speed Button
Allows you to pulse at any speed from high to low, so you can
blend ingredients only as much as needed.
8b. Ice Crush Button
This button is preset to the best speed for crushed ice.
9. Slip-proof Feet
Prevent movement during use and prevent damaging marks
on countertops or tables.
10. Cord Storage (not shown)
Keeps countertop safe and neat by conveniently storing
excess cord.
USE AND CARE
ASSEMBLY
To use your Cuisinart
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SmartPower™ Electronic Blender,
begin by assembling the blender jar.
1. Turn the blender jar (a) upside
down, and place it flat on a sturdy surface.
2. Position the rubber gasket (b)
on the round opening on the
bottom of the blender jar.
3. Turn the cutting assembly (c)
upside down, and place the
blade end in the blender jar
opening.
Note: Blades are sharp…
handle carefully.
4. Secure the rubber gasket and cutting assembly into position
by placing the smaller opening of the locking ring (d) on top of
the cutting assembly. Engage threads by twisting the locking
ring clockwise until tightened. Make sure locking ring is tightly
fastened to blender jar. Once assembled, turn the blender jar
right-side up.
5. Push the cover onto the top of the blender jar. Push the measured pour lid into the cover.
6. Place the blender jar on the motor base so that the jar markings are facing you and the handle is positioned to one side.
7. Plug in power cord. Your blender is now ready to be used.
HELPFUL REMINDERS
• Once the cover is in position, additional ingredients can be
added during blending by simply lifting the measured pour
lid, adding ingredients, and replacing the measured pour lid.
• Cover should always be in place while the unit is on.
• Warning: Do not place blender jar onto base while motor
is running.
• Do not twist locking ring from blender jar when removing blender
jar from base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base.
• Boiling liquid or solid frozen foods (with the exception of ice cubes
or 1/2 inch [1.3 cm] pieces of frozen fruit) should never be placed
in the blender jar.
• Do not place ice, frozen foods or very cold liquids into a blender
jar which has come directly from a hot dishwasher.
• Do not place very hot liquids or foods into a blender jar which has
come directly from the freezer. Boiling liquids should cool for 5
minutes before being placed in blender jar.
• Follow “Cleaning and Maintenance” instructions on page 6, prior
to your first use.
OPERATION
1. Place the motor base of your Cuisinart®SmartPower™
Electronic Blender onto a flat, sturdy surface. It is important
that the surface be clean and dry. Assemble the blender by
following the assembly instructions. Once the jar is assembled
and is in position on the motor base, plug the Cuisinart
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SmartPower™ Electronic Blender into an electrical outlet.
2. Add all necessary ingredients to the blender jar, and replace
the cover. You may add more ingredients by lifting the
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measured pour lid and dropping ingredients through the fill
area. Replace the measured pour lid after adding ingredients.
Do not place hands into blender jar with blender
plugged in.
Note: Add liquid ingredients first, then follow with solid ingredients.
This will provide more consistent blending and prevent unnecessary
stress on the motor.
Note: To remove blender jar cover, lift edge of cover upwards.
Lifting measured pour lid will not remove cover.
3. TO START BLENDING: press the “On” button. The red "On"
LED light will flash, indicating that the blender is turned on but
no speed has been selected.
4. PRESS THE DESIRED BLENDING SPEED: both the “On”
indicator light and the activated speed indicator light will glow.
The blender will now be functioning at the desired speed. It is
possible to switch speeds without pressing the “Off” button, by
simply pushing the next desired speed button.
5. TO STOP THE BLENDING PROCESS:
re-press the activated speed button. The blending process
will stop. The red "On" indicator light will continue to flash to
let you know that the blender is still on and can be reactivated
by pushing the desired speed button. The blender can be completely deactivated and stopped at any speed by pushing the
“Off” button. You will need to press the “On” button again to
continue blending.
6. PULSE MODE: while the blender is turned on, you can create
a burst of power for quick, efficient blending, by activating the
pulse function. To do so, first push the “Pulse” button, which
will cause the pulse indicator light to flash. Next, push and
Stir
Chop
Mix
Purée
Liquefy
Pulse
Ice Crush
On
Off
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
To Activate Blender Press “On”- The blender is in on mode.
To Begin Blending Press desired speed button.
To Change Speeds Press desired speed button.
To Pulse In "On" mode press “Pulse”, then press
and release desired speed button as
needed.
To Crush Ice In "On" mode, press and release
“Ice crush” button as needed.
To Stop Blending Press “Off” button.
(and Deactivate Blender)
To Stop Blending Release button.
(in Pulse or Ice crush Mode)
To Stop Blending in Stir, Press speed button again. This will
Chop, Mix, Purée, or Liquefy return the blender to "On" mode. Press
Mode “Off” button to turn blender off.
SPEED SELECTION GUIDE
Refer to this guide to choose the best speed for your desired result.
Ingredient/Recipe Speed Result
Reconstituting frozen
orange juice concentrate Stir Smooth and full-bodied
Mayonnaise Stir Thick and creamy
Salad dressings Stir Desired consistency
Nuts Chop Coarse to fine
Whipping cream Mix Thick topping
Bread Crumbs Mix Uniformly fine
Grating citrus zest Purée Uniformly fine
Milk shakes Purée Smooth and creamy
Baby food Purée Smooth and creamy
Health drinks Liquefy Smooth and creamy
Frozen cocktails Liquefy Thick and slushy
Grinding hard cheese Liquefy Coarse to fine
Spices Liquefy Coarse to fine
Ice Ice Crush Snowy
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release the desired speed button. Repeat as desired. You
determine the duration of each pulse. While pulsing, all indicator lights (the on, the pulse, and the desired speed) will glow.
The pulse function can be used to break apart larger pieces
of food or to control the texture of food when chopping. The
pulse function is also effective in starting the blending process
when you do not want continuous power, or when processing
items which do not require an extended amount of blending.
7. TO CRUSH ICE: the SmartPower™ Electronic Blender motor
is strong enough to crush ice without liquid at any speed; however, for your convenience, we have preset the best speed for
ice crushing. To give you greater control, the ice crush function
automatically operates as a pulse function. To crush ice, place
ice cubes in the blender jar, and place the cover and the measured pour lid on the blender jar. Press the “On” button. Press
the “Ice Crush” button in short pulses until ice is crushed to
desired consistency. See the "Recipe Tips" section on page 7
for more details.
8. TO DISLODGE FOOD: use a rubber or plastic spatula to help
remove food lodged around the cutting assembly. DO NOT
USE SPATULA UNTIL YOU HAVE TURNED THE BLENDER
OFF. Replace the cover and measured pour lid and continue
blending, if necessary. Make sure spatula is not inside the
blender jar before blending.
9. WHEN FINISHED BLENDING: press the “Off” button and
unplug the blender from the electrical outlet. Never remove the
blender jar from the motor base until the blender is off. Do not
twist locking ring from blender jar when removing jar from
motor base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base. Do not
place hands into blender jar with blender plugged in.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always unplug your Cuisinart®SmartPower™ Electronic Blender
from the electrical outlet before cleaning. The blender is made of
corrosion-resistant parts which are easy to clean. Before first use
and after every use, clean each part thoroughly. Periodically check
all parts before reassembly. If any part is damaged or blender jar is
chipped or cracked, DO NOT USE BLENDER.
Remove the blender jar from the motor base by lifting straight up
and away. Twist off the locking ring by turning counterclockwise.
Remove the cutting assembly and rubber gasket. Wash in warm
soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
Place the locking ring in the upper rack of the dishwasher or wash
in warm water.
CAUTION: Handle the cutting assembly carefully. It is SHARP and
may cause injury. Do not attempt to remove blades from
cutting assembly.
Remove the blender jar cover and the measured pour lid. Wash in
warm, soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly, or place in upper rack
of dishwasher. The blender jar must be washed in warm soapy
water and rinsed and dried thoroughly. The blender jar can also be
placed upside down in dishwasher.
Finally, wipe the motor base clean with a damp cloth to remove any
residue, and dry thoroughly. Never submerge the motor base in
water or other liquid, or place in a dishwasher.
Tip: You may wish to clean your blender cutting assembly as
follows: Squirt a small amount of dishwashing liquid into assembled
blender jar and fill halfway with warm water. Run on STIR for 15
seconds. Repeat, using clean tap water. Empty blender jar and
carefully disassemble parts. Wash cutting assembly, gasket and
locking ring in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry all
parts thoroughly.
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DOs and DON’Ts WHEN USING
YOUR BLENDER
Do:
• Make sure the electrical outlet is rated at the same voltage as that
stated on the bottom of the blender motor base.
• Always use the blender on a clean, sturdy and dry surface.
• Always add liquid ingredients to the blender jar first, then
add remaining ingredients. This will ensure that ingredients
are uniformly mixed.
• Cut most foods into cubes approximately 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) to
1 inch (2.5 cm) to achieve a more uniform result. Cut all cheeses
into pieces no larger than 1/2 inch (1.3 cm).
• Use the measured pour lid to measure liquid ingredients such
as alcohol. Replace measured pour lid after ingredients have
been added.
• Use a rubber or plastic spatula as needed, only when the blender
is turned off. Never use metal utensils, as damage may occur to
the blender jar or cutting assembly.
• Place cover on firmly. Always operate the blender with the
cover on.
• Make sure locking ring is tightly attached to blender jar.
• Always remove locking ring, cutting assembly, and rubber gasket
before cleaning.
• When scraping the blender jar with a spatula, remove the food
from the sides of the blender jar and place food in the center of
the blender jar, over the cutting assembly.
• When chopping fresh herbs, garlic, onion, zest, bread crumbs,
nuts, spices, etc, make sure the blender jar and cutting assembly
are completely dry.
• If food tends to stick to the sides of the blender jar when blending,
pulse in short bursts.
• Pulses should be short bursts. Space the pulses so the blades
stop rotating between pulses.
Don’t:
• Don’t store food or liquids in your blender jar.
• Don’t place cutting assembly and locking ring onto motor base
without the blender jar attached.
• Blender will not mash potatoes, knead heavy dough, or beat
egg whites.
• Don’t remove blender jar while unit is on. Keep the blender jar
cover on the blender jar while blending.
• Don't twist locking ring from blender jar when removing blender
jar from motor base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base.
• Don’t overprocess foods. Blender will achieve most desired
results in seconds, not minutes.
• Don’t overload blender. If the motor stalls, turn the blender off
immediately, unplug the unit, and remove a portion of the food,
then continue.
• Don’t use any utensil inside the blender jar while the motor is on.
• Don’t use any container or accessories not recommended by
Cuisinart. Doing so may result in injury.
• Don’t place hands inside the blender jar when blender is
plugged in.
• Don’t add boiling liquids or frozen foods
(except ice cubes or 1/2 inch pieces of frozen fruit) to glass
blender jar. Boiling liquids should cool for 5 minutes before being
placed in blender jar.
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RECIPE TIPS
The simple recipes that follow include some old Cuisinart favorites
as well as some creative combinations that are sure to please your
friends and family. Thanks to the superior ice crushing power of the
SmartPower™ Electronic Blender, you’ll also be able to make
delicious frozen drinks.
• Chopping Nuts: Pulse 1/2 cup of nuts (shells removed) on chop
4-5 times. Turn blender off; scrape blender jar with spatula. Turn
blender on and pulse on chop 2-3 times. Turn blender off. Pulse
fewer times for more coarsely chopped results. For best results,
process no more than 1 cup at a time.
• Bread, Cookie or Cracker Crumbs: For best results, use day-
old bread (drier bread works best). Break bread slices into 1/2
inch pieces, and process no more than 1 cup of pieces at a time
on mix for 5-10 seconds. Crackers and cookies should also be
broken into 1/2 inch pieces; process 1 cup at a time on mix for 1015 seconds. Turn blender off.
• Crushing Ice: Add up to 10 large ice cubes to blender jar.
Press the “Ice Crush” button, using short bursts, 10 times, or until
cubes are the consistency of snow. Turn blender off. Pulse fewer
times if coarsely chopped ice is desired.
• Grating Citrus Zest: For best results, blender jar and cutting
assembly must be clean and dry. Remove zest from fruit in strips
(using vegetable peeler). Use no more than 8 strips at a time (zest
of one medium lemon). Cut strips in half. Add strips and 1 teaspoon sugar (from recipe) to the blender jar. Blend on Liquefy for
15-20 seconds. Turn blender off.
• Baby Food: Combine 1/2 cup cooked vegetables, fruit or
meat with 3 tablespoons liquid (water, milk or fruit juice) in the
blender jar. Blend on purée for 15-20 seconds. Add more liquid
if necessary and process again.
• Grinding Hard Cheese: Cut cheese into 1/2 inch pieces. Blend
on Liquefy for 30 seconds. Turn blender off. For best results, grind
no more than 3 ounces of cheese at a time.
• Grinding Spices: For best results, blender jar and cutting
assembly must be clean and dry. Add 1/4-1/2 cup of spices/
seeds/peppercorns to blender jar. Blend on Liquefy for 30-35
seconds. Turn blender off.
• Whipping Cream: Whip 1 cup of cream (whipping or heavy
cream) at a time. Blend on Mix, and process for 45-60 seconds or
until creamy and smooth. If making sweetened cream, add sugar
after 10 seconds. Turn blender off. Makes about 1 cup.
• Puréeing Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Rehydrate 1 ounce of tomatoes
in 1 cup boiling water. Allow to sit for 10 minutes or until softened.
Add tomatoes and water to blender jar. Cover and pulse on
Liquefy 5 times; then run continuously on Liquefy for 15-20
seconds. Turn blender off. Drain in fine strainer if desired. Makes
about 1/2 cup of puréed tomatoes.
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RECIPES
FROZEN BEVERAGES
FROZEN CRANBERRY-ORANGE
MIMOSAS
Makes ten servings
1 cup cranberry juice cocktail,
chilled
1 cup orange juice, chilled
1-1/2 cups ice cubes
1 bottle (750 ml) brut champagne,
chilled
Place cranberry juice, orange juice, and
ice cubes in blender jar in order listed.
Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender
on and process on liquefy until thick and
frothy, about 30-40 seconds. Turn blender
off.
Pour 1/3 cup juice mixture into each
champagne glass. Top with chilled champagne. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 32 (0% from fat) • carbo. 8g • prot. 0g • fat 0g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 14mg
FROZEN FRUIT DAIQUIRI
Makes five 4-ounce servings
4 ounces frozen limeade
concentrate, thawed
3 ounces light rum
2 cups ice cubes
1 cup ripe fruit, cut into
1 inch pieces
(strawberries, bananas, peaches)
Place ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and process on liquefy until
slushy, about 45-50 seconds. Turn blender
off. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 90 (0% from fat) • carbo. 13g • prot. 0g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 3mg
FROZEN DAIQUIRI
Makes four 4-ounce servings
4 ounces frozen limeade
concentrate, thawed
3 ounces light rum
2 cups ice cubes
Place ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and process on liquefy until
slushy, about 45-50 seconds. Turn blender
off. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 105 (0% from fat) • carbo. 14g • prot. 0g • fat
0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 4mg
RUM AND ORANGE FREEZE
Makes four 4-ounce servings
1 cup orange juice
1-1/2 ounces dark rum
1 cup ice cubes
Place ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and process on liquefy until
slushy, about 30 seconds. Turn blender
off. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 45 (0% from fat) • carbo. 6g • prot. 0g • fat 0g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg
MARGARITA
Makes four 4-ounce servings
1/2 cup lime juice
4 ounces tequila
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups ice cubes
Place ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and process on liquefy until
slushy, about 45-60 seconds. Turn blender
off. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 94 (0% from fat) • carbo. 6g • prot. 0g • fat 0g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 4mg
PIÑA COLADA
Makes two 6-ounce servings
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2 ounces sweetened cream of
coconut
2 ounces dark rum
1 cup ice cubes
Place ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and process on liquefy until
slushy, about 45-50 seconds. Turn blender
off. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 143 (25% from fat) • carbo. 10g • prot. 1g • fat
4g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 11mg • sod. 17mg
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MILK SHAKES/FRAPPES
ORANGE CREAMSICLE
Makes one 12-ounce serving
3/4 cup fat-free milk
2 scoops (8 ounces) orange sherbet
2 tablespoons instant fat-free dry
milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Place ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and process on liquefy until
smooth, about 30 seconds. Turn blender
off. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 396 (9% from fat) • carbo. 76g • prot. 14g • fat
4g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 20mg • sod. 265mg
CHOCOLATE MILK SHAKE
Makes two 8-ounce servings
1 cup reduced fat milk
1 scoop (4 ounces) vanilla ice cream
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
Place ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and process on purée until
smooth and creamy, about 25-30 seconds. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 243 (41% from fat) • carbo. 29g • prot. 7g
fat 11g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 34mg • sod. 127mg
Variation: For a strawberry milk shake,
substitute strawberry syrup and strawberry ice cream.
CAPPUCCINO SHAKE
Makes four 8-ounce servings
1 cup espresso coffee or strong
coffee
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup sugar*
1 cup ice cubes
ground cinnamon
Place all ingredients except cinnamon in
blender jar in order listed. Place cover on
blender jar. Turn blender on and process
on liquefy until smooth, about 25-30 seconds. Pour into glasses, and sprinkle with
cinnamon. Serve immediately.
* Use less sugar (about 3 tablespoons) if a
less sweet beverage is desired.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 87 (31% from fat) • carbo. 14g • prot. 1g • fat
3g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 11mg • sod. 14mg
Variation: Pour mixture into ice cube trays,
and freeze until solid. Place in blender jar,
and crush, using Ice Crush to make a
refreshing frozen dessert.
ICE CREAM SODA
Makes two 12-ounce servings
1 cup reduced fat milk
1 scoop (4 ounces) vanilla ice cream
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 cup ginger ale
Place milk, ice cream, and chocolate syrup
in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on
blender jar. Turn blender on and process on
purée until smooth and creamy, about
40-45 seconds. Turn blender off. Divide
ginger ale into two tall glasses (about 14-16
ounces each). Add ice cream mixture, and
stir gently. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 287 (34% from fat) • carbo. 40g • prot. 7g
fat 11g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 34mg • sod. 136mg
MOCHA SHAKE
Makes one 12-ounce serving
1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals
1 tablespoon hot water
1/2 cup reduced fat milk
2 scoops (8 ounces) vanilla low-fat
frozen yogurt or vanilla ice milk
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
Dissolve coffee crystals in hot water,
and place in blender jar. Add remaining
ingredients in order listed. Place cover
on blender jar. Turn blender on and
process on purée until smooth, about
25-30 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve
immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 479 (28% from fat) • carbo. 71g • prot. 15g
fat 15g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 43mg • sod. 255mg
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SMOOTHIES
ALL-FRUIT SMOOTHIE
Makes six 6-ounce servings
1/3 cup orange juice
1 cup cantaloupe, cut into 1" pieces
1 cup raspberries
1 cup canned pineapple chunks,
drained
1 cup navel orange segments,
cut into 1" pieces
1 cup strawberries,
cut into 1" pieces
1 medium banana, cut into 1" pieces
1 cup ice cubes
Layer the ingredients in the blender jar in
the order listed. Do not pack fruit tightly
into blender jar. Place cover on blender
jar. Turn blender on and process on
liquefy until smooth, about 30-40
seconds. Turn blender off.
Note: The riper the fruit, the sweeter
the smoothie.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 92 (0% from fat) • carbo. 22g • prot. 1g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg
BANANA-PINEAPPLE FREEZE
Makes two 8-ounce servings
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/2 medium banana, cut into 1" pieces
1/4 cup instant fat-free dry milk
1 cup ice cubes
Place ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and process on liquefy until
smooth, about 25-30 seconds. Turn
blender off. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 152 (0% from fat) • carbo. 32g • prot. 6g • fat
0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 3mg • sod. 87mg
DIPS/SPREADS/
APPETIZERS
For best results when blending fresh herbs, the
herbs, blender jar and cutting assembly must
be dry and clean.
HUMMUS
Makes 2-1/4 cups
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups canned, cooked garbanzo
beans, drained
2 tablespoons water
4 medium garlic cloves, peeled,
quartered
4 tablespoons tahini (optional)
1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
Place lemon juice, garbanzo beans, water,
garlic, tahini, olive oil and salt in blender
jar in order listed. Place cover on blender
jar. Turn blender on and process on liquefy until smooth, about 20 seconds. Turn
blender off. Scrape blender jar with a
spatula. Turn blender on and process an
additional 25-30 seconds until smooth.
Turn blender off. Transfer to a serving
dish, and sprinkle with parsley. Serve at
room temperature.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 40 (27% from fat) • carbo. 6g • prot. 1g
fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 69mg
MINTED YOGURT SAUCE
Makes two cups
2 cups lowfat vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
Place ingredients in blender jar. Place
cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and
process on purée until well blended,
about 10-15 seconds. Turn blender off.
Serve chilled with fresh fruit.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 16 (0% from fat) • carbo. 3g • prot. 1g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 8mg
Variation: Substitute fruit-flavored yogurt.
MEXICAN SALSA CRUDA
Makes two cups
1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes,
drained
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
2 jalapeño peppers, halved, seeded,
cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 small onion, peeled,
cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
Place ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and pulse on mix 5-6 times
until coarsely chopped. Turn blender off.
Allow to sit for 1-2 hours to develop flavor. Drain before serving if a thicker salsa
is desired.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 8 (0% from fat) • carbo. 2g • prot. 0g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 76mg
SPICY CRABMEAT DIP
Makes 1-3/4 cups
1/3 cup whole or reduced fat milk
1 cup lowfat sour cream
1/4 cup lowfat mayonnaise
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained
(about 3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
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1-1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
Place ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and process on purée until
well blended, about 20-25 seconds. Turn
blender off. Scrape blender jar with a
spatula. Turn blender on and process an
additional 20-25 seconds until well combined. Refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving to develop flavor.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 34 (53% from fat) • carbo. 2g • prot. 2g • fat 2g
sat. fat 1g • chol. 15mg • sod. 91mg
CHUNKY GUACAMOLE
Makes 1-1/2 cups
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 medium garlic clove,
peeled, quartered
1 small scallion, trimmed,
cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 small green chili, seeded
and quartered
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small plum tomato,
cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 small ripe avocados, peeled, pits
removed, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
Place cilantro, garlic, scallion, chili, salt,
and chili powder in blender jar. Place
cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and
pulse on stir until coarsely chopped,
about 5-6 times. Add yogurt, lemon juice,
and tomato pieces. Pulse on stir until
coarsely chopped (about 5 times),
then run continuously on stir until combined, about 10 seconds. Add avocado
pieces, and pulse on stir to combine,
about 10 times. Turn blender off. Scrape
blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender
on. Run continuously on stir until combined, but still chunky, about 10 seconds.
Turn blender off.
Tip: To prevent browning, bury the pit in
the center of the mixture for serving or
storage.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 39 (69% from fat) • carbo. 2g • prot. 1g • fat 3g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 30mg
SAUCES/DRESSINGS
CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Makes six tablespoons
3 1-ounce squares semisweet
chocolate,
each broken into 8 pieces
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup boiling water, cooled for 5
minutes
Place chocolate and sugar in blender jar.
Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender
on and process on liquefy until coarsely
chopped, about 10-15 seconds. Add
water, and process on liquefy until
smooth, about 10 seconds. Turn blender
off. Serve immediately or cool and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4
weeks. Reheat before serving.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 85 (53% from fat) • carbo. 9g • prot. 1g • fat 5g
sat. fat 3g • chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg
NONFAT HERBED SALAD
DRESSING
Makes one cup
1 cup fresh parsley
1 small shallot, peeled and
quartered
1-1/2 tablespoons fresh dill weed
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Place parsley, shallot, dill, celery seed,
cilantro, oregano, pepper, and salt in the
blender jar. Place cover on blender jar.
Turn blender on and pulse on stir until
coarsely chopped, about 5 times. Turn
blender off. Scrape blender jar with a
spatula. Turn blender on and pulse on stir
5 times. Add milk, yogurt, lemon juice,
mustard, and vinegar in order listed;
process on stir until well blended, about
15-20 seconds. Turn blender off. Store in
the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 12 (0% from fat) • carbo. 2g • prot. 1g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 71mg
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TOMATO SAUCE
Makes four servings
1 28-ounce can Italian plum
tomatoes, drained
2 medium shallots, peeled, cut into
1/2 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Place ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and process on purée until
coarsely chopped, about 10-15 seconds.
Turn blender off. Transfer to skillet or
saucepan; simmer over medium-low heat,
stirring occasionally, until thick, about
20-30 minutes.
Note: Purée 20-25 seconds for a
smoother sauce.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 57 (16% from fat) • carbo. 10g • prot. 2g • fat
1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 312mg
PESTO SAUCE
Makes eight servings
3 ounces Parmesan cheese,
cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 small garlic cloves, peeled and
quartered
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cups fresh basil leaves,
loosely packed
1/4 cup pine nuts
Place cheese in blender jar. Place cover
on blender jar. Turn blender on and blend
on liquefy until finely ground, about 30
seconds. Reserve. Add garlic, and blend
on liquefy until minced, about 15 seconds.
Add remaining ingredients in order listed
including reserved cheese; blend on liquefy until combined, about 45-50 seconds.
Turn blender off. Pesto may be stored in
refrigerator, in an airtight container, for up
to 5 days. It also freezes well.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 262 (89% from fat) • carbo. 2g • prot. 5g • fat
26g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 8mg • sod. 202mg
RASPBERRY SAUCE
Makes eight servings
12 ounces frozen raspberries,
thawed, at room temperature
(about 1-1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon sugar
Place raspberries and sugar in blender jar.
Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender
on and pulse 5 times on purée, then run
continuously on purée until smooth, about
10 seconds. Turn blender off. Strain mixture through a fine sieve. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Serve
over ice cream or cheesecake.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 52 (0% from fat) • carbo. 13g • prot. 0g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg
CLASSIC MAYONNAISE WITH
COOKED EGGS
Makes 1 cup
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon flour
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1-1/4 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white
pepper
2/3 cup (6 ounces, 175 ml)
vegetable oil
Have ready a pie plate filled with ice
cubes and cold water. Place the whole
egg, egg yolk, sugar and flour in the
blender jar. Place cover on blender jar
and press “On” button. Process on stir
until combined, about 5 seconds. Transfer
to a 7-inch nonstick skillet. Wash the
blender jar, blade and lid with hot water
and soap; dry.
Over medium heat, using a heat-proof
scraper, stir the egg mixture until it thickens to the consistency of a thin custard,
about 1 to 1-1/2 minutes. Stir for 1/2
minute longer, then remove the pan from
the heat and place it in the prepared ice
water bath, stirring the egg mixture until it
is cool.
Add the cooled egg mixture to the blender
jar along with the vinegar, dry mustard,
salt, and pepper. Process on stir to
blend, about 15 seconds. With the
machine running on stir, add the 2/3 cup
of the oil in a very slow, steady stream,
taking about 2 minutes. Hold the measured pour lid over the opening while
adding the oil to prevent splattering. The
mayonnaise will thicken gradually. Stop
processing once all the oil has been
added and the mixture is emulsified. Chill
for one hour or longer before serving, for
a thicker mayonnaise. Store in an airtight
container in the refrigerator for up to 5
days.
Variation: Cholesterol-Free Mayonnaise:
Substitute 1/2 cup pasteurized liquid egg
substitute for the egg and egg yolk. Omit
the cooking/cooling steps.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon of Classic
Mayonnaise:
Calories 93 (96% from fat) • carbo. 0g • prot. 1g • fat
10g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 27mg • sod. 77mg
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LOWFAT BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
Makes one cup
1 cup fresh parsley
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup fat-free yogurt
2 ounces blue cheese,
in 1/2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Place parsley in the blender jar. Place cover
on blender jar. Turn blender on and pulse
on stir until coarsely chopped, about 5
times. Add remaining ingredients in order
listed, and blend on stir until combined,
about 15-20 seconds. Turn blender off.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in
an airtight container.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 17 (53% from fat) • carbo. 1g • prot. 1g • fat 1g
sat. fat 1g • chol. 3mg • sod. 96mg
CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE
Makes 3/4 cup
1 small garlic clove,
peeled and quartered
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Place garlic in blender jar. Place cover on
blender jar. Turn blender on and process on
liquefy until finely chopped, about 10 seconds.
Add remaining ingredients in order listed, and
blend on stir until combined, about 15-20 seconds. Turn blender off. Store in refrigerator in
an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 126 (100% from fat) • carbo. 0g • prot. 0g
fat 14g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg • sod. 56mg
BATTERS
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
Makes sixteen 4-inch pancakes
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
cooking spray
Place first eight ingredients, in order listed, in blender jar (not vegetable oil cooking spray). Place cover on blender jar.
Turn blender on and blend on purée for 10
seconds. Turn blender off. Scrape blender
jar with a spatula. Turn blender on and
blend on purée for an additional 15-20
seconds. Turn blender off.
Coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle
with vegetable oil cooking spray, and heat
over medium heat. Pour batter into 4-inch
pancakes. When they start to bubble, turn
and brown the other side, about 45 seconds. Repeat with remaining batter, coating skillet with cooking spray as necessary.
Nutritional analysis per pancake:
Calories 75 (36% from fat) • carbo. 9g • prot. 3g • fat 3g
sat. fat 1g • chol. 27mg • sod. 168mg
CUISINART CRÊPES
Makes sixteen crêpes (about 8-9" diameter)
1-2/3 cups warm water
3 tablespoons softened, unsalted
butter, in 1 inch pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
cooking spray
Place first six ingredients, in order listed,
into blender jar (not cooking spray). Place
cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and
blend on mix for 10 seconds. Turn blender
off. Scrape blender jar with a spatula. Turn
blender on and continue blending on mix
until smooth, about 5-10 seconds. Turn
blender off.
Refrigerate in a covered container for 2
hours before using. Store in an airtight
container in the refrigerator for up to 2
days. Stir well before using.
Coat a 9-1/2" nonstick skillet with cooking
spray, and place over medium heat. Pour
3 tablespoons batter into skillet, and swirl
to coat bottom of the pan evenly with a
thin film. Cook about 1 minute on each
side, or until lightly browned.
Reserve crêpes. Repeat with remaining
batter, coating pan with cooking spray as
necessary.
Serve with creamed chicken, fresh berries
or sautéed apples.
Nutritional analysis per crêpe:
Calories 59 (46% from fat) • carbo. 6g • prot. 2g • fat 3g
sat. fat 2g • chol. 46mg • sod. 107mg
HONEY WHEAT WAFFLES
Makes six waffles (about 3 cups batter)
1-1/2 cups milk
2 large eggs
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons
all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
4 tablespoons unsalted butter,
melted
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2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Preheat waffle iron. Place ingredients in
blender jar in order listed. Place cover on
blender jar. Turn blender on and blend on
purée for 10 seconds. Turn blender off.
Scrape blender jar with spatula. Turn
blender on and continue blending on
purée until smooth, about 10-15 seconds.
Turn blender off.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions to
bake waffles.
Nutritional analysis per waffle:
Calories 239 (41% from fat) • carbo. 28g • prot. 7g
fat 11g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 96mg • sod. 419mg
SOUPS
COLD GAZPACHO
Makes five 6-ounce servings
2 cups tomato juice, divided
1 rib celery, peeled,
cut into 1 inch pieces
1 medium cucumber, peeled,
cut in half lengthwise, seeds
removed, in 1 inch pieces
1 clove garlic, peeled,
cut in 4 pieces
1/2 medium green bell pepper,
cored, seeded,
cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small jalapeño pepper, cut in half,
seeds removed, cut into
1/4 inch pieces
4 scallions, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 medium tomatoes, seeds
removed, each cut into 8 pieces
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Place 1 cup tomato juice in blender jar.
Add celery and next six ingredients. Place
cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and
blend on purée until vegetables are medium-finely chopped, about 10-15 seconds.
Turn blender off. Place in a large serving
bowl, and add remaining 1 cup tomato
juice, lemon juice, and pepper; stir to
combine. Chill before serving.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 85 (11% from fat) • carbo. 16g • prot. 3g • fat
1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 511mg
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
Makes eight 6-ounce servings
3/4 cup parsley leaves
3 tablespoons unsalted butter or
margarine
1 small onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
3/4 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut
into 1 inch pieces
3 cups chicken stock or broth
1 cup half-and-half
3 teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups cold water
salt and white pepper to taste
Place parsley in the blender jar. Place
cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and
pulse on purée until coarsely chopped,
about 4-5 times. Reserve.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over
medium heat. Add onion, and cook until
soft but not brown, about 2-3 minutes.
Add asparagus, stock, and all but 1 tablespoon of reserved parsley. Cover; bring to
a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce
heat to low and cook, partially covered,
until asparagus is tender, about 10-12
minutes.
Drain vegetables, being sure to reserve
the cooking liquid. Allow cooking liquid to
cool 5 minutes. Add 1 cup of the cooking
liquid and half of the solids to the blender
jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and blend on liquefy until
smooth, about 25-30 seconds. Turn
blender off. Return the puréed vegetable
mixture to the saucepan. Repeat with
remaining 1 cup liquid and vegetables.
Add remaining cooking liquid and halfand-half to puréed vegetables in the
saucepan; stir to combine. Stir cornstarch
into water, and add to soup. Cook, stirring
often, over medium heat, until soup thickens, about 6-8 minutes. Do not boil.
Adjust seasonings to taste; garnish with
remaining parsley, and serve.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 112 (64% from fat) • carbo. 7g • prot. 3g • fat
8g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 23mg • sod. 610mg
POTATO-LEEK SOUP
Makes four 6-ounce servings
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 medium leeks, whites only,
sliced horizontally and cut
into 1 inch pieces
1 small onion, in 1 inch pieces
2 medium potatoes, peeled,
in 1 inch pieces
1-3/4 cups reduced-sodium
chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
3 tablespoons chopped chives
(optional)
Melt margarine in a medium saucepan
over medium heat. Add leeks and onion;
sauté until soft but not brown, about 5-8
minutes; stir occasionally. Add potatoes,
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broth, and water; cover; bring to a boil
over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to
low, and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are soft, about 10-15 minutes.
Drain vegetables, being sure to reserve
the cooking liquid. Allow cooking liquid to
cool 5 minutes. Add half of the cooking
liquid and half of the solids to the blender
jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and blend on liquefy until
smooth, about 15-20 seconds. Turn
blender off. Return the puréed vegetable
mixture to the saucepan. Repeat with
remaining liquid and vegetables and
return vegetable mixture to saucepan.
Add salt and pepper; stir to combine.
Garnish with chopped chives, if desired.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 208 (17% from fat) • carbo. 38g • prot. 5g
fat 4g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 380mg
CREAMY CANTALOUPE SOUP
Makes five 6-ounce servings
1/2 cup orange juice
1 medium cantaloupe,
seeds and peel removed, cut into
1 inch pieces
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons sugar*
2 tablespoons port wine (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
Place orange juice and cantaloupe in
blender jar. Place cover on blender jar.
Turn blender on and blend on purée until
smooth, about 20-25 seconds. Add
yogurt, sugar, and wine (if using). Blend
on purée until smooth, about 15 seconds.
Turn blender off. Serve chilled. Garnish
with mint leaves.
*Use less sugar if the cantaloupe is
naturally sweet.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 96 (0% from fat) • carbo. 20g • prot. 4g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 45mg
CORN CHOWDER
Makes seven 6-ounce servings
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 medium leek, white only, washed,
cut into 1 inch pieces
1 medium onion,
cut into 1/4 inch pieces
2 celery ribs, peeled,
sliced in 1/4 inch pieces
1 medium potato (about 9 ounces),
peeled, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1- 2/3 cups reduced-sodium chicken
broth
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/3 cups reduced fat milk
2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen;
thaw if frozen) divided
salt and pepper to taste
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over
medium heat. Add leek and onion; cook
over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add celery, and sauté until soft, about 2 minutes.
Add potato, broth, bay leaf, and thyme.
Cover; bring to a boil over medium-high
heat. Reduce heat to low, and cook, partially covered, until potato is tender, about
8-10 minutes.
Place milk and 1 cup corn kernels in
blender jar. Place cover on blender jar.
Turn blender on and blend on liquefy until
well combined, about 25-30 seconds.
Turn blender off. Add milk mixture and
remaining corn to saucepan. Season with
salt and pepper, if desired. Cook gently
over low heat until heated through.
Remove bay leaf before serving.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 208 (17% from fat) • carbo. 36g • prot. 7g
fat 4g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 8mg • sod. 290mg
DESSERTS
ESPRESSO GRANITA
Makes six 1/2 cup servings
2 cups hot espresso coffee
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup chilled coffee
Combine espresso and sugar in a small
bowl until sugar dissolves. Pour into ice
cube trays, and freeze until solid, about 8
hours. Place chilled coffee and 10 espresso cubes in blender jar.
Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender
on and blend on liquefy until thick, about
20-30 seconds. Turn blender off. Add
remaining ice cubes. Turn blender on and
blend until thick, about 20 seconds. Turn
blender off. Serve immediately in wellchilled parfait cups. Top with a dollop of
whipped cream.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 68 (0% from fat) • carbo. 17g • prot. 0g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg
FRESH LEMON GRANITA
Makes eight 1/2 cup servings
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1-1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
(juice of about 6 lemons)
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest*
Combine sugar and water in a medium
saucepan, and bring to a boil over
medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low,
and simmer until sugar dissolves, about 34 minutes. Cool completely**. When cool,
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add lemon juice and zest; stir to combine.
Pour into ice cube trays, and freeze until
solid, about 8 hours. Place 10 frozen
cubes in blender jar. Place cover on
blender jar. Turn blender on and press “Ice
Crush” button 10 times or until ice is the
consistency of snow. Continue crushing
10 cubes at a time until all are crushed.
Turn blender off. Spoon into well-chilled
parfait cups and serve immediately.
* Zest is the colored part of the citrus rind.
Do not use the white pith. For best
results, remove zest from the lemon with a
vegetable peeler.
** Place mixture in a covered container,
and store in the refrigerator overnight, or
chill over an ice bath for 30 minutes.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 216 (0% from fat) • carbo. 54g • prot. 0g • fat
0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg
LEMON RICOTTA CHEESECAKE
WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
Makes eight servings (one 9 inch cheesecake)
3 whole graham crackers
1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter,
in 8 pieces
1 tablespoon sugar
4 strips lemon zest, cut in half
1/2 cup liquid egg substitute
6 tablespoons lemon juice
30 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sugar, divided
Preheat oven to 325°F. Cover the outside
of 9" springform pan with foil.
Break each graham cracker into 8 pieces
and add to blender jar. Place cover on
blender jar. Turn blender on and blend on
mix until crushed, about 10-15 seconds.
Add butter and 1 tablespoon sugar; blend
on mix until combined, about 10-15 seconds. Turn blender off. Press mixture into
bottom of pan, and bake 10 minutes.
Add lemon zest and 1 teaspoon sugar to
clean, dry blender jar. Place cover on
blender jar. Turn blender on and blend on
liquefy for 15-20 seconds. Add egg substitute and remaining ingredients in the
order listed; blend on mix for 60-75 seconds. (It may look as if the ingredients are
not mixing; however, the blender is working. After about 30 seconds, the mixture
will start to circulate in the blender jar.)
Turn blender off. Pour into pre-baked
crust, and bake until firm, about 1 hour.
Cool completely on a wire rack, and then
refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.
Serve with raspberry sauce (see page 11).
Nutritional analysis per serving (cheesecake only):
Calories 251 (39% from fat) • carbo. 24g • prot. 14g •
fat 11g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 37mg • sod. 211mg
BAKED ALMOND CUSTARD
Makes six servings
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups reduced fat milk
1 cup evaporated fat-free milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
6 teaspoons finely chopped or
slivered almonds
Preheat oven to 325°F. Add first five ingredients to blender jar (not almonds). Place
cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and
blend on mix until combined, about 10
seconds. Turn blender off. Divide mixture
among six 6-ounce ramekins or custard
cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Top each
with 1 teaspoon almonds. Place ramekins
in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, and add hot
water to reach 1 inch up the sides of the
ramekins. Bake until a knife inserted in the
center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
Remove ramekins from water bath, and
cool on a wire rack. Cover and chill in the
refrigerator before serving.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 181 (25% from fat) • carbo. 25g • prot. 9g
• fat 5g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 112mg • sod. 111mg
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THREE-YEAR LIMITED
WARRANTY
This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on Cuisinart
®
SmartPower™ 7-Speed Series Electronic Blenders. This warranty is
available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a
Cuisinart
®
SmartPower™ 7-Speed Series Electronic Blender that
was purchased at retail for personal, family, or household use.
Except as otherwise required under applicable state law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or
owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart
®
SmartPower™
7-Speed Series Electronic Blender will be free of defects in material
or workmanship under normal home use for three years from the
date of original purchase. We suggest that you complete and return
the enclosed warranty registration card promptly to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase. However, return of the warranty registration card is not a condition of these warranties.
If your blender should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it (or, if we think it necessary, replace it) without
charge to you. To obtain warranty service, please call our Consumer
Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190, or write to:
Cuisinart
150 Milford Road
East Windsor, NJ 08520
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please also
enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product. Please
also be sure to include a return address, daytime phone number,
description of the product defect, product serial number (stamped
on bottom of product base), and any other information pertinent to
the product’s return. Please pay by check or money order.
(California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should
call 1-800-720-0190 for shipping instructions). Your Cuisinart
®
SmartPower™ 7-Speed Series Electronic Blender has been manufactured to strict specifications and has been designed for use with
the Cuisinart
®
SmartPower™ 7-Speed Series Electronic Blender
accessories and replacement parts. These warranties expressly
exclude any defects or damages caused by accessories, replacement parts, or other repair service other than those that have been
authorized by Cuisinart. These warranties do not cover any damage
caused by accident, misuse, shipment, or other than ordinary
household use. These warranties exclude all incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of or limi-
tation of incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitation may not apply to you.
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 choice, 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 either of the above two options does
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, at their preference, return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary,
replacement by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at
800-726-0190. Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the
repair, replacement, and shipping and handling for such nonconforming products under warranty.
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR
CUISINART®PRODUCT
If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart®product, we
suggest that you call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-7260190 before returning the product for servicing. Often, our
Consumer Service Representatives can help solve the problem
without having the product serviced. If servicing is needed, a
Representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty
and direct you to the nearest service location.
* 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 1-800726-0190 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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