For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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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 insert fingers into dispenser
tap hole, 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 or
glowing, 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 (centre 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® Premium 2 in 1 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, locking ring with cutting assembly, dispenser tap,
dispenser plug and cover before first use.
20. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE,
DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
ARE INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL.
21. Always operate the blender with the dispenser tap or dispenser plug in
place.
22. WARNING: FLASHING LIGHT INDICATES READY TO OPERATE. DO
NOT TOUCH 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® Premium 2 in 1 Blender
on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking.
2. Remove instruction book and other printed materials from top of
corrugated insert.
3. Remove corrugated insert containing dispenser tap, dispenser plug,
blending stick and measured pour lid.
4. Lift blender base from box.
5. Carefully lift out corrugated insert containing the glass blender jar
assembly.
To assemble the blender, follow the Assembly Instructions in this 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 in this booklet to remove any dust or
residue
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards1
Unpacking Instructions2
Introduction2
Features and Benefits 3
Use and Care 3
Assembly 3
Helpful Reminders 3
Operation 4
Easy Reference Guides5
Cleaning and Maintenance 5-6
Dos and Don’ts6
Recipe Tips7
Recipes7
Warranty Information18
INTRODUCTION
You don’t even have to lift the blender jar off of the Cuisinart® Premium
2 in 1 Blender to pour! A great party blender, it holds 56 ounces (1.7 L)
and has a self-serve dispenser tap right on the front. Your guests can help
themselves to frozen drinks or smoothies, so you can enjoy the party, too!
When blending chunky dips, batter for crêpes, or hearty protein shakes,
simply replace the dispenser tap with the plug and pour from the jar. You’ll
find the 5-button control panel simple to use, and the styling so dynamic
you’ll want to leave your Cuisinart® Premium 2 in 1 Blender out on the
counter for all to see!
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1.
2.
3.
6.
8b.
8a.
9.
10.
Note: Blades are sharp...
handle carefully
ingredients to the desired consistency. Red LED lights will indicate
which speed you are using.
b. Pulse Button: Allows you to pulse at High to Low speeds, so you
canblend ingredients only as much as needed.
9. Heavy-duty Motor Base It is so sturdy and stable, it will not “walk” on
your counter.
10. Slip-proof Feet Prevent movement during use and damaging marks on
counter tops or tables.
11. Cord Storage (not shown) Keeps countertops safe and neat,
conveniently storing excess cord.
1. 2-oz. (60 ml) Measured Pour
Lid Allows you to measure and
add ingredients without
removing the cover.
2. Cover Easy press-on cover with
tightfitting seal resists leakage.
3. 56-oz. (1.7 L) Glass Jar with
Handle Large capacity is great
for any size crowd.
4. Blending Stick (not shown)
Helps move ingredients when
preparing a thick mixture.
enough for all blending tasks,
including ice crushing.
6. Removable Dispenser Tap
Allows you to dispense drinks
with ease.
7. Dispenser Tap Plug (not shown)
When dispensing is not desired,
you can remove the dispenser
tap and replace it with the plug.
This allows you to use your
blender for standard blender
tasks.
8. Push-button Controls
a. High and Low Buttons: Choose
High or Low speed to blend the
USE AND CARE
ASSEMBLY
To use your Premium 2 in 1 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 locking ring with cutting assembly (c) upside down, and place
(c)
(b)
(a)
4. Push the cover onto the top of the blender jar. Twist the measured pour
lid into the cover, or place the blending stick into the cover.
5. Place the blender jar on the motor base so that the handle is
positioned to the back of the blender.
6. Screw the dispenser tap or dispenser plug onto the front of the locking
ring.
7. Plug in power cord. Your blender is now ready to be used.
the blade end in the blender jar
opening. 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.
NOTE: Blades are sharp... handle
carefully
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
½ inch [1.3 cm] pieces of frozen fruit) should never be placed in the
blender jar.
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• 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 in this booklet prior to
your first use.
OPERATION
1. Place the motor base of your Cuisinart® Premium 2 in 1 Blender on 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® Premium 2 in 1 Blender into an electrical outlet.
2. Add all necessary ingredients to the blender jar, and replace the cover.
You may use the blending stick or measured pour lid when blending.
The blending stick helps to keep frozen ingredients
moving without having to remove the lid. You may add more
ingredients by lifting the measured pour lid or blending stick and
dropping ingredients through the fill area. Replace the measured pour
lid or blending stick 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. START BLENDING: Press the ON button. The red LED indicator light
will illuminate, indicating that the blender is turned on but no speed has
been selected.
4. CHOOSE BLENDING SPEED: Press HIGH or
LOW button to determine the speed at which
you would like to blend the ingredients. 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 other speed
button.
5. TO PAUSE OR STOP BLENDING PROCESSa. To Pause Blending Process: Push the button corresponding to the
speed at which you are currently blending. For example: If you are
blending on HIGH speed, push the HIGH speed button and the
blender will stop blending, but the unit will remain on.
b. To Stop Blending Process: Push the OFF button when you are
finished with your recipe and would like to turn the blender off.
6. PULSE MODE: The pulse mode allows you to create a burst of power
for quick, efficient blending. To use the pulse function, push the ON
button and the red LED indicator light will illuminate. Push the PULSE
button, and the pulse LED indicator light will blink. Push and release
the desired speed button. Repeat as desired. You determine the
duration of each pulse. While pulsing, the LED indicator light 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 that do not require an
extended amount of blending.
7. 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.
8. USING DISPENSER TAP: Place cup or pitcher under the dispenser
spout. Turn blender on and then press LOW – pull down the dispenser
tap and stir contents with blending stick as ingredients are dispensing.
If there is difficulty with dispensing, try dispensing on HIGH.
NOTE: IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED NOT TO DISPENSE HOT
INGREDIENTS THROUGH THE DISPENSER TAP.
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.
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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 stop blending Press OFF button.
(and deactivate blender)
To stop blending Press HIGH or LOW button.
(in high or low speeds)
To stop blending Release button.
(in PULSE mode)
SPEED SELECTION GUIDE
Refer to this guide to choose the best speed for your desired result.
Ingredient/Recipe Speed Result
Reconstituting frozen Low Smooth and full-bodied
juice concentrates
Mayonnaise Low Thick and creamy
Salad Dressings Low or High Completely blended
and emulsifie
Nuts (shelled, 1⁄2 cup [125 ml] Low Coarse to fine
or less at a time) Pulse to chop
Heavy or whipping cream Low – pulseThick creamy topping
Bread, Cookies or Crackers Low – Coarse to fine as desired
(1⁄2-inch [1.25 cm] pieces, pulse/blend
1 cup [250 ml] or less at a time)
Grating/chopping citrus zest Low – Uniformly fine
(add 1-2 tsp. [5 - 10 ml] sugar pulse/blend
or salt from recipe)
Smoothies, shakes, health drinks High Smooth, creamy and thick
Baby foods/fruit and vegetable High Smooth and creamy
purées
Frozen cocktails High Thick and slushy
Hard cheeses Low – Coarse to fine
pulse/blend
Spices Low or High – Coarse to fine
pulse/blend
Ice High, Coarse crush to snowy
pulse or continuous
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always unplug your Cuisinart
®
Premium 2 in 1 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 with cutting assembly by turning counterclockwise.
Remove the 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. Disassemble dispenser tap from locking ring (see diagram and
instructions at right).
CAUTION: Handle the locking ring with cutting assembly carefully. It is SHARP
and may cause injury. Do not attempt to remove blades from
locking ring.
Remove the blender jar cover and the
measured pour lid or blending stick.
Wash in warm, soapy water; rinse and
Dispenser Lever
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 the
dishwasher, and the dispenser tap and
the plug can be washed in the top rack of
the dishwasher.
Finally, wipe the motor base clean with a
Cap
Stopper Pin
damp cloth to remove any residue, and
dry thoroughly. Never submerge the
motor base in water or other liquid, or
place in a dishwasher.
Stopper
Tip: You may wish to clean your blender
cutting assembly as follows: Squirt a
small amount of dishwashing liquid into
Dispenser Body
assembled blender jar and fill halfway
with warm water. Run on LOW for 15
seconds. Repeat, using clean tap water.
Empty blender jar and carefully disassemble parts. Wash locking ring with cutting assembly and gasket in warm, soapy
water. Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly.
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Cleaning Dispenser Tap
To disassemble dispenser tap for cleaning:
1. Remove the dispenser tap from the locking ring by unscrewing the
entire dispenser tap counterclockwise.
2. Remove the cap from the dispenser body by unscrewing it
counterclockwise.
3. Squeeze cap and stopper together and slide the lever off the stopper
pin.
4. Remove the cap from stopper and stopper pin. The stopper, pin and
spring are tightly fitted. Do not separate.
5. Clean all parts in warm soapy water, dry thoroughly and reassemble in
the order shown.
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 ½ inch (1.25 cm) to 1 inch
(2.5 cm) to achieve a more uniform result. Cut all cheeses into pieces
no larger than ½ inch (1.25 cm).
• Use the measured pour lid to measure liquid ingredients such as alcohol. Replace measured pour lid or blending stick 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 with cutting assembly is tightly attached to
blender jar.
• Always remove locking ring with cutting assembly, rubber gasket,
dispenser tap and dispenser plug 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 centre 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, use
blending stick and pulse in short bursts.
• Pulses should be short bursts. Space the pulses so the blades stop
rotating between pulses.
• Always use blending stick with cover in place.
Don’t:
• Don’t store food or liquids in your blender jar.
• Don’t place locking ring with cutting assembly onto motor base without
the blender jar attached.
• Do not attempt to 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 overblend 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, other than the blending stick provided, inside the
blender jar while the motor is on. NOTE: Blending stick is to be used
only with cover in place.
• 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 or insert fingers into the
dispenser hole when blender is plugged in.
• Don’t add boiling liquids or frozen foods (except ice cubes or ½-inch
[1.25 cm] 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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RECIPES TIPS
The simple recipes that follow include some
Cuisinart favourites as well as some creative
combinations that are sure to please your friends
and family. Thanks to the superior ice crushing
power of the Premium 2 in 1 Blender, you’ll also
be able to make delicious frozen drinks.
Chopping Nuts: Place ½ cup (125 ml) shelled
nuts in the blender jar and cover blender. Set
on low and pulse until desired chop is achieved.
Pulse fewer times for coarsely chopped nuts.
For best results process small amounts, ½ cup
(125 ml)or less.
Bread, Cookie or Cracker Crumbs: Break or cut
bread, cookies or crackers into pieces ½-inch
(1.25 cm) or less in size. For best bread results,
use day-old bread (drier bread works best).
Place bread, cookie or cracker pieces in blender
jar. Set on low or high and pulse to chop, then
blend continuously until desired texture of
crumbs is achieved. For best results, process
1 cup (250 ml) or less at a time.
Crushing Ice: Add up to 10 standard ice cubes
to the blender jar. Cover. Press the Pulse button,
then press the high 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 Fresh Citrus Zest: For best results,
blender jar and cutting assembly must be clean
and dry. Remove zest from fruit in strips using a
vegetable peeler; use a sharp knife to remove the
bitter white pith from the underside of the zest.
Cut strips in half. Process no more than 8 strips
at a time (zest of 1 medium lemon).
Add strips and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar or
coarse salt (from recipe) to the blender jar.
Cover blender jar. Set on low; blend for 15 to 20
seconds. Turn blender off.
Baby Food: Combine ½ cup (125 ml) cooked
vegetables, fruit or meat with 3 to 4 tablespoons
liquid (water, milk, fruit juice, broth, or cooking
liquid) in the blender jar. Set on Low or High.
Blend for 15 to 20 seconds until a smooth purée
is reached.
Add more liquid as necessary and process
further until desired texture is reached. For
“junior” type foods, set on high and use the
pulse function. Always consult with your
pediatrician/family physician concerning the best
foods for your baby and when to introduce new
foods to his/her diet.
Grinding Hard Cheese: Cut cheese into ½-inch
(1.25 cm) pieces; remove all outer hard rind.
Place cheese in blender jar. Set on low. Pulse to
chop cheese, 10 to 12 times, then blend until desired grind is reached. For best results, grind no
more than 3 ounces (90 g)of cheese at a time.
Grinding Spices: For best results, blender jar
and cutting assembly must be clean and dry.
Add ¼ to ½ cup (50-125 ml) of spices/seeds/
peppercorns to blender jar. Set on low or high;
pulse to break up, then blend for 20 to 40
seconds. Turn blender off.
Whipping Cream: If possible, chill blender
jar and cutting assembly in refrigerator for 15
minutes. Add 1 cup (250 ml) heavy or whipping
cream to blender jar. Cover jar. Set on low and
pulse (1-second pulses) 20 to 30 times until
cream is thickened. (Do not overblend – bits of
butter will begin to form.) If desired, add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar and 1 to 2 teaspoons (5-10
ml) of vanilla or other flavouring. Consistency
will be that of a thickened but not fluffy whipped
cream and is most appropriate for topping
desserts or coffee drinks.
Puréeing Hot Mixtures: When using the blender
to purée hot mixtures such as creamed soups
and baby foods, strain the solids from the liquid,
reserving the cooking liquid. Allow hot foods to
cool slightly before blending to prevent steam
buildup, which may cause the lid to lift up from
the blender jar. Place the cooked solids in the
blender jar along with ½ to 1 cup (125-250 ml)
of the reserved cooking liquid. Pulse to chop,
then blend until desired consistency/purée is
reached.
NOTE: It is highly recommended NOT to dispense hot ingredients through the dispenser tap.
Keep ice cubes made of juices, yogurt, milk or
fruit purées on hand, and use instead of plain ice
when making smoothies and frosty beverages to
prevent diluting the drink.
For quick cleaning, add 1 cup (250 ml) of warm
water and a drop of liquid dish soap to the
blender jar. Cover and blend on low or high for
30 seconds or more as needed. Discard the
soapy water and rinse blender thoroughly before
the next use.
Keep your blender out on the counter within easy
reach and you will be surprised how often you
will use it.
RECIPES
SMOOTHIES, SHAKES, FRAPPÉS,
FROZEN BEVERAGES
FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE
Layers of fresh fruit blend in just seconds to
make this all-fruit smoothie.
Makes six 8-ounce (240 ml) servings
½ cup (125 ml) orange juice
1 cup (250 ml) cantaloupe, cut into 1-inch
(2.5 cm) pieces
1 cup (250 ml) raspberries (fresh or frozen)
¾ cup (175 ml) pineapple chunks in
1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces (fresh or
canned, drained)
1 cup (250 ml) navel orange segments,
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cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
1 cup (250 ml) strawberries, hulled and
halved
¾ cup (175 ml) mango, cut into 1-inch
(2.5 cm) pieces
1 medium banana, cut into ½-inch
(1.25 cm) slices
1 cup (250 ml) ice cubes
(about 6 standard)
Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.
Layer the ingredients in the blender jar in the order
listed. Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process
for 25 to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off once it
is smooth, if not dispensing immediately.
To dispense smoothie: With blender on high, place
a cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down
the dispenser tap and stir contents with the blending stick as smoothie is dispensing.
Note: The riper the fruit, the sweeter the smoothie.
[250-375 ml])
1 cup (250 ml) frozen papaya
1 frozen banana, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm)
pieces
2 cups (500 ml) orange/peach/mango juice
blend
5 ounces (145 ml) dark rum (optional)
Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place
cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press
On. Turn blender on high and process for 25 to 30
seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is smooth,
if not dispensing immediately.
To dispense smoothie: With blender on high, place
a cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down
the dispenser tap and stir contents with the blending stick as smoothie is dispensing.
Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:
Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place
cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press
On. Turn blender on high and process for 25 to 30
seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is smooth,
if not dispensing immediately.
To dispense smoothie: With blender on high, place
a cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down
the dispenser tap and stir contents with the blending stick as smoothie is dispensing.
Nutritional information per ½-cup (250 ml) serving:
pieces
1 cup (250 ml) fresh strawberries
1 cup (250 ml) frozen berries
(raspberries or strawberries)
1½ cups (375 ml) orange juice or soymilk
½ cup (125 ml) fat-free vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon (15 ml) protein powder
(soy or whey)
Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.
Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar.
Press On. Turn blender on high and process for 25
to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is
smooth, if not dispensing immediately.
To dispense smoothie: With blender on high, place
a cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down
the dispenser tap and stir contents with the blending stick as smoothie is dispensing.
Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:
quartered
1 cup (250 ml) frozen raspberries
3½ cups (875 ml) orange juice
2 tablespoons (30 ml) protein powder
1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) wheat germ
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Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.
Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar.
Press On. Turn blender on high and process for 25
to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is
smooth, if not dispensing immediately.
To dispense smoothie: With blender on high, place
a cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down
the dispenser tap and stir contents with the blending stick as smoothie is dispensing.
Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:
pieces
1 cup (250 ml) frozen peaches
2 tablespoons (30 ml) cream of coconut
1½ cups (375 ml) orange/peach/mango juice
blend (orange juice may be substituted)
Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.
Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar.
Press On. Turn blender on high and process for 25
to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is
smooth, if not dispensing immediately.
To dispense smoothie: With blender on high, place
a cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down
the dispenser tap and stir contents with the blending stick as smoothie is dispensing.
Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:
½ cup (125 ml) frozen cranberries
1½ cups (375 ml) lemon sorbet
1 cup (250 ml) fresh or frozen raspberries
2 cups (500 ml) orange/peach/mango juice
blend (orange juice may be substituted)
Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.
Place cover with blending stick on the blender
jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process
for 25 to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off
once it is smooth, if not dispensing immediately.
To dispense smoothie: With blender on high,
place a cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap.
Pull down the dispenser tap and stir contents
with the blending stick as smoothie is
dispensing.
NOTE: This smoothie is on the tart side. If you
prefer a sweeter smoothie, just add a tablespoon
or two of sugar (15-30 ml).
Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.
Place cover with blending stick on the blender
jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process
for 25 to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off
once it is smooth, if not dispensing immediately.
To dispense cooler: With blender on low, place
a cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull
down the dispenser tap and stir contents with
the blending stick as cooler is dispensing.
Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:
peeled and chopped
½ cup (125 ml) apple juice
½ cup (125 ml) water
8 ice cubes
Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.
Place cover with blending stick on the blender
jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process
for 25 to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off
once it is smooth, if not dispensing immediately.
To dispense: With blender on high, place a cup
or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down the
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dispenser tap and stir contents with the blending
stick as drink is dispensing.
Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:
pre-cut chunks
1 cup (250 ml) canned pineapple in juice
1 cup (250 ml) mango sorbet
¾ cup (175 ml) rum
1½ tablespoons (25 ml) grenadine
¼ cup (50 ml) lime juice (approximately
4 limes)
8 ice cubes
Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.
Place cover with blending stick on the blender
jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process
for 25 to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off
once it is smooth, if not dispensing immediately.
To dispense punch: With blender on high, place
a cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull
down the dispenser tap and stir contents with
the blending stick as punch is dispensing.
Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:
½ cup (125 ml) Campari
¼ cup (50 ml) Grand Marnier
6 ice cubes
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Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.
Place cover with blending stick on the blender
jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process
for 25 to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off
once it is smooth, if not dispensing immediately.
To dispense slushy: With blender on high, place
a cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull
down the dispenser tap and stir contents with
the blending stick as slushy is dispensing.
Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:
2 cups (500 ml) frozen peaches
¾ cup (175 ml) frozen raspberries
1 cup (250 ml) raspberry or peach sorbet
¼ cup (50 ml) Grand Marnier®
½ cup (125 ml) tequila
2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lime juice
½ cup (125 ml) orange juice
Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.
Place cover with blending stick on the blender
jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process
for 25 to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off
once it is smooth, if not dispensing immediately.
To dispense: With blender on high, place a cup
or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down the
dispenser tap and stir contents with the blending
stick as drink is dispensing.
Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.
Place cover with blending stick on the blender
jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process
for 25 to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off
once it is smooth if not dispensing immediately.
To dispense: With blender on high, place a cup
or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down the
dispenser tap and stir contents with the blending
stick as drink is dispensing.
Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:
Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.
Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar.
Press On. Turn blender on high and process for 25
to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is
smooth, if not dispensing immediately.
To dispense juice: With blender on high, place a cup
or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down the
dispenser tap and stir contents with the blending
stick as juice is dispensing.
Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:
Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.
Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar.
Press On. Turn blender on high and process for 25
to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is
smooth if not dispensing immediately.
To dispense shake: With blender on high, place a
cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down
the dispenser tap and stir contents with the
blending stick as shake is dispensing.
Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:
Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place
cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press
On. Turn blender on high and process for 25 to 30
seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is smooth,
if not dispensing immediately.
To dispense shake: With blender on high, place a
cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down
the dispenser tap and stir contents with the
blending stick as shake is dispensing.
Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:
2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
1 15-ounce (445g) can chickpeas
4 tablespoons (60 ml)
extra virgin olive oil
Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.
Place the scallion, parsley, and salt in the blender.
Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar.
Press On and pulse on high 10 to 15 times. Scrape
the sides of the blender jar and add the tahini,
lemon juice, and chickpeas in the order listed
and pulse on high about 10 times. Scrape sides
of blender jar and blend on high for about 25 to
30 seconds. Add the olive oil in a steady stream
through the opening in the blender jar lid while
blending on high for 20 seconds. Once hummus
has reached desired consistency, press Off.
Transfer the hummus to a bowl and let stand for 30
minutes before serving, to allow flavors to develop.
Hummus will keep covered in the refrigerator for up
to a week.
Nutritional information per ¼-cup (50 ml) serving:
½ teaspoon (2 ml) olive oil
1 small garlic clove, smashed
½ sweet red bell pepper, chopped into
½-inch (1.25 cm) dice (about 2 to
3 ounces [60 -90 g])
1 16-ounce (470 g) can black beans
½ teaspoon (2 ml) chipotle peppers
¼ cup (50 ml) fromage blanc
½ teaspoon (2 ml) salt
Attach dispenser tap to the blender collar.
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In a small sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium
heat. Add the garlic clove and chopped red pepper
and sauté for about 5 minutes, until the peppers are
slightly browned. Add contents of pan to the
blender jar along with the black beans, chipotle
pepper, fromage blanc, and salt. Place cover with
blending stick on the blender jar. Press On, pulse
on high 10 times. Blend on high for 15 to 20
seconds. Once ingredients are puréed, press Off.
Transfer to a small serving bowl. Dip may be used
immediately as a spread for tortillas and quesadillas
or covered with plastic and refrigerated for an hour
to set up to a more dip-like consistency.
Nutritional information per ¼-cup (50 ml) serving:
roughly chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeds removed, roughly chopped
¼ cup (50 ml) white wine
1 cup (250 ml) chicken stock
¾ teaspoon (4 ml) salt
2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice
Reconstitute chiles: place them in a bowl, and pour
boiling water over them so that they are completely
covered. Invert a plate to cover bowl, keeping the
chiles submerged. Allow the chiles to sit until they
soften, about 30 minutes to an hour. Once soft,
remove all seeds and stems, and reserve.
In a 3½-quart (3.3 L) sauté pan, heat the olive oil
over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic, jalapeño, and
a small pinch of salt. Stir and sauté until softened
and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in
reserved chiles and heat through for about a
minute. Stir in white wine. Scrape any bits that are
clinging to the bottom of the pan. Allow wine to
reduce to almost nothing. Add the chicken stock,
bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for
about 10 to 15 minutes.
Place contents of pan into the blender jar and add
remaining salt, honey, and lime juice.
Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar.
Secure the cover tightly with a dishtowel and your
hand. Press On and blend on high for 30 to 40
seconds. Press Off once it is smooth. Serve chile
sauce immediately or keep in refrigerator for up to
a week.
Nutritional information per ¼-cup (50 ml) serving:
Calories 49 (30% from fat) • carb. 7g • pro. 1g •
fat 2g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 275mg •
calc. 10mg • fiber 0g
ROMESCO SAUCE
This sauce of Spanish origin is delicious
served with grilled chicken, vegetables,
or even grilled seafood.
Makes about 2 cups (500 ml)
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon (5 ml) extra
virgin olive oil
4 medium tomatoes (about 5 ounces [145 g]
each), sliced in half
1 large sweet red bell pepper (about 7 to 8
ounces [210 - 240 g]), sliced in half
1 shallot (about 2 ounces [60 g]) unpeeled
3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1 cup (250 ml) white bread cubed
(about 1” [2.5 cm] cubes, crust removed)
1
⁄3 cup (75 ml) roasted almonds,
roughly chopped
½ teaspoon (2 ml) paprika
2 tablespoons (30 ml)sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons (30 ml) sherry
¼ cup (50 ml) chicken or vegetable stock
½ teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt freshly
ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Lightly coat a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon
(15 ml) of olive oil and place the tomatoes, pepper,
shallot, and garlic cloves on it. Roast for about 35
to 40 minutes until all vegetables are blistered and
soft. Place the pepper in a small mixing bowl and
seal tightly with plastic wrap (leave for about 30
minutes). Remove and discard skins and seeds
from tomatoes and skins from both shallot and
garlic. Reserve.
When the vegetables are almost cool, heat
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of olive oil in a 3½-quart (3.3 L)
sauté pan over medium heat. Toast the bread cubes
gently until slightly golden, about 3 minutes. Stir
in roasted tomatoes, shallot, and garlic and heat
gently.
Remove skins and seeds from pepper and roughly
chop. Stir pepper in with the almonds and paprika
and heat for about 1 minute. Add the sherry vinegar
and the sherry, scraping up any bits that are stuck
to the bottom of the pan. Reduce liquid by half. Add
the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer for
about 4 to 5 minutes.
Place contents of pan into the blender jar plus the
remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and
pepper. Place cover with blending stick on the
blender jar. Secure the cover tightly with a dishtowel and your hand. Press On. Blend on high for
20 seconds.
Press Off once it is smooth, and adjust seasonings
accordingly.
Serve immediately or place in container to store in
refrigerator for up to one week.
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Nutritional information per ¼-cup (50 ml) serving:
diced tomatoes with juice
½ teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) freshly ground black
pepper
In a 3½-quart (3.3 L) saucepan, heat the olive oil
over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery,
garlic, oregano and basil. Cover loosely and cook
until the vegetables are softened, 6 to 8 minutes.
Stir in the roasted red peppers, wine, tomato paste,
and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat
and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, loosely covered.
Uncover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes longer to
thicken. Turn off heat and let sit 5 minutes.
Strain the solids from the liquids, and return the
liquid to the saucepan. Place the solids in the
blender jar with ½ cup (125 ml) of the cooking
liquid. Cover the blender jar. Press On and Pulse.
Pulse 10 times to chop. Use a plastic spatula to
scrape the sides of the blender jar. Blend on high
for 30 to 40 seconds, until smooth, and press Off.
Return the puréed tomato mixture to the liquid in
the saucepan and reheat gently over medium low
heat. Add salt and pepper.
Serve immediately or keep in refrigerator for up to
5 days.
Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:
Calories 48 (17% from fat) • carb. 8g • pro. 1g •
fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 194mg •
calc. 26mg • fiber 2g
SPRINGTIME CHÈVREDRESSING
This elegant dressing is wonderful on grilled
vegetables and grilled chicken and is fantastic
on warm potato salad or baked potatoes.
Makes 2½ cups
¼ cup nonfat yogurt
½ cup buttermilk
16½ ounces chèvre
2 scallions, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh parsley
2 teaspoons (10 ml) lemon juice
½ teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place
cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press
On. Turn blender on high and process for 30 to 40
seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is smooth,
if not dispensing immediately.
To dispense dressing: With blender on low, place
a serving bowl or pitcher under the dispenser tap.
Pull down the dispenser tap and stir contents with
the blending stick as dressing is dispensing.
Nutritional information per ¼-cup (50 ml) serving:
1 cup (250 ml) buttermilk
¾ cup (175 ml) sour cream
½ cup (125 ml) light mayonnaise
2
⁄3 cup (150 ml) fresh dill, packed
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon (20 ml) fresh
lemon juice
1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped shallot
¾ teaspoon (4 ml) kosher salt freshly
ground pepper
Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.
Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar.
Press On. Turn blender on high and process for 20
to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is
smooth, if not dispensing immediately.
To dispense dressing: With blender on low, place
a serving bowl or pitcher under the dispenser tap.
Pull down the dispenser tap and stir contents with
the blending stick as dressing is dispensing.
Serve dressing immediately or keep in refrigerator
for up to 5 days.
Nutritional information per 1-ounce (30 ml) serving: