Cuisinart SPB-6C User Manual
INSTRUCTION
AND RECIPE
BOOKLET
SmartPower ClassicTM 6-Speed Blender
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
SPB-6C
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.
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 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.
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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
ClassicTM 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 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. WARNING: FLASHING LIGHT INDICATES READY TO OPERATE. DO
NOT TOUCH BLADES.
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SmartPower
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 ClassicTM
6-Speed 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. Remove the corrugated insert containing the blender base from box
and set aside.
4. Carefully lift 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.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards 2
Unpacking Instructions 3
Introduction 3
Features and Benefits
Use and Care 4
Assembly 4
Helpful Reminders 5
Operation 5
Easy Reference Guides 5
Cleaning and Maintenance 6
Dos and Don’ts 7
Recipe Tips
Recipes 9
Warranty Information
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INTRODUCTION
Now you don’t need to guess which blending speed to use for your
favorite drinks, smoothies, dips, soups or salsas! The Cuisinart®
SmartPower ClassicTM Blender makes it simple, putting the names of
the 6 most common blending functions right around the dial. You’ll
love the instant ice crush capability, and the recipes in the back of this
book are a great way to familiarize yourself with everything this
powerful everyday blender can do!
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
2.
1.
3.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Note: Blades are sharp...
handle carefully
delicate herbs.
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. 5-Speed Dial with Push-button Controls
a. 5-Speed Dial Control
Choose from 5 speeds that include stir, chop, mix, purée and
1. Cover
Just press on. Tightfitting
seal resists leakage.
2. 2-oz. (60 ml) Measured
Pour Lid
Allows you to measure
and add ingredients
without removing the
cover.
3. 48-oz. (1.4 L) Glass Jar
with Dripless Pour Spout
Has a unique, sturdy,
widemouth design and a
dripless pour spout for
no-mess pouring.
4. Leak-proof Rubber
Gasket (not shown)
8a.
Holds the glass jar snugly
8c.
in position for safe
operation.
5. High-quality Cutting
8b.
Assembly with Patented
Stainless Steel Blades
Is strong enough for all
blender tasks, including
tough jobs, from ice
crushing to chopping
liquefy to blend ingredients to the desired consistency.
b. Pulse Button
Set the dial to the desired speed and press the pulse button. Pulse
at any speed to blend ingredients only as much as needed.
c. Ice Crush Button
Press the ice crush button to begin crushing. This button is preset
to the best speed for crushing 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
ClassicTM 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.
SmartPower
(d)
(c)
(b)
(a)
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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 off 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 [1.25 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 ClassicTM
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® SmartPower ClassicTM 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 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.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
To begin blending Turn dial to desired speed and press the
ON button for continuous blending.
To change speeds While blender is running,
turn dial to desired speed.
To pulse Turn dial to desired speed
and press the PULSE button.
To crush ice Press and release
ICE CRUSH button as needed.
To stop blending Press STOP button.
(and deactivate blender)
To stop blending Release button.
(in pulse or ice crush mode)
SPEED SELECTION GUIDE
Refer to this guide to choose the best speed for your desired result.
Ingredient/Recipe Speed Result
Reconstituting frozen Mix Smooth and full-bodied
juice concentrates
Mayonnaise Mix Thick and creamy
Salad Dressings Purée Completely blended
and emulsifie
Nuts (shelled, 1⁄2 cup [125 ml] Chop Coarse to fine
or less at a time) Pulse to chop
Heavy or whipping cream Stir –
Bread, Cookies or Crackers Purée – Coarse to fine as desired
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(
⁄2-inch [1.25 cm] pieces, pulse/blend
1 cup [250 ml] or less at a time)
Grating/chopping citrus zest Purée – Uniformly fine
(add 1-2 tsp. [5 - 10 ml] sugar
or salt from recipe)
Smoothies, shakes, health drinks Liquefy Smooth, creamy and thick
Baby foods/fruit and vegetable Liquefy Smooth and creamy
purées
Frozen cocktails Liquefy Thick and slushy
Hard cheeses Purée – Coarse to fine
pulse/blend
Spices Purée/liquefy – Coarse to fine
pulse/blend
Ice Ice crush, Coarse crush to snowy
pulse or continuous
pulse Thick creamy topping
pulse/blend
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3. TO START BLENDING: Choose a speed for blending your ingredi-
ents. Press the ON button for continuous blending. The LED light
will illuminate when the blender is on.
4. TO STOP BLENDING: To stop the blending process, push the STOP
button.
5. PULSE MODE: The pulse mode allows you to create a burst of
power for quick, efficient blending. To use the pulse function,
choose a speed for blending your ingredients. Push and release the
PULSE button. Repeat as desired. You determine the duration of
each pulse. While you are 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.
6. TO CRUSH ICE: The Cuisinart® SmartPower ClassicTM 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 ICE CRUSH button. Press the ICE
CRUSH button in short pulses until ice is crushed to desired
consistency. See the Recipe Tips section on page 8 for more details.
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. WHEN FINISHED BLENDING: Press the STOP 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 off 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 ClassicTM Blender from the
electrical outlet before cleaning. The blender is made of corrosionresistant 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
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and fill halfway with warm water. Select Mix and run for 30 seconds,
or as needed. 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.
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.
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• Cut most foods into approximately
⁄2-inch (1.25 cm) to 1-inch
(2.5 cm) cubes to achieve a more uniform result. Cut all cheeses
into pieces no larger than 1⁄2-inch (1.25 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 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.
• Pulses should be short bursts. Space the pulses so the blades stop
rotating between pulses. If food tends to stick to the sides of the
blender jar when blending, pulse in short bursts.
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.
• Don’t 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 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 [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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RECIPE TIPS
The simple recipes that follow include some old 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 Cuisinart
SmartPower ClassicTM Blender, you’ll also be able to make delicious
frozen drinks.
Chopping Nuts: Place 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) shelled nuts in the blender
jar and cover blender. Select Chop and pulse until desired chop is
achieved. Pulse fewer times for coarsely chopped nuts. For best
results process small amounts, 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) or less.
Bread, Cookie or Cracker Crumbs: Break or cut bread, cookies or
crackers into pieces 1⁄2-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. Select Purée 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 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 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 or more
teaspoons (5 ml) of sugar or coarse salt (from recipe) to the blender
jar. Cover blender jar. Select Purée; blend for 15–20 seconds. Turn
blender off.
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Baby Food: Combine
with 3–4 tablespoons (45 - 60 ml) liquid (water, milk, fruit juice, broth,
or cooking liquid) from the family’s meal in the blender jar. Select
Liquefy. Blend for 15–20 seconds until a smooth purée is reached.
Add more liquid as necessary and process further until desired texture
is reached. For “junior” type foods, select Purée and use the pulse.
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 1⁄2-inch (1.25 cm) pieces;
⁄2 cup (125 ml) cooked vegetables, fruit or meat
remove all outer hard rind. Place cheese in blender jar. Select Chop or
Mix. Pulse to chop cheese, 10–12 times, and blend until desired grind
is reached. For best results, grind no more than 3–4 ounces (90 -
115 g) of cheese at a time.
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Grinding Spices: For best results, blender jar and cutting assembly
must be clean and dry. Add
1
⁄4–1⁄2 cup (50 - 125 ml) of spices/seeds/
peppercorns to blender jar. Select Chop and pulse 10–15 times. Then
blend continuously until desired texture is achieved. 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. Select Stir (1-second pulses) 20–30
times until cream is thickened. (Do not overprocess – bits of butter will
begin to appear.) If desired add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar and 1–2
teaspoons (5 - 10 ml) of vanilla or other flavoring. Consistency with be
that of a thickened but not fluffy whipped cream and is most appropri
ate for topping desserts or coffee drinks.
When using the Cuisinart® SmartPower ClassicTM Blender to purée
hot mixtures such as creamed soups and baby foods, strain the solids
from the liquid, reserving the cooking liquid. Then place
the cooked
solids in the blender jar along with 1⁄2 to 1 cup (125 ml - 250 ml) of
the reserved cooking liquid. Use the Pulse to chop, then blend until
desired consistency/purée is reached. Blending hot mixtures is often
better done in several batches.
Allow hot foods to cool slightly before blending to prevent steam
build-up which may cause the lid to lift up from the blender jar. Cover
top of covered blender jar with a clean dish towel and hold down gently
before and while blending.
Keep your blender out on the counter within easy reach and you will be
surprised how often you will use it.
Keep ice cubes made of juices, yogurt, milk or fruit purées on hand
and use instead of plain ice to make smoothies and frosty beverages
without 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 Mix for 30–40
seconds. Discard the soapy water and rinse blender thoroughly before
the next use.
Xanthan gum may be added to dressings and marinades to prevent
separation.
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RECIPES
Before starting any of these recipes or your
own recipes, make sure the Cuisinart® Smart
Power ClassicTM Blender is properly
assembled. Follow the assembly directions on
page 4 of this instruction booklet for correct
blender assembly procedure.
Nutritional information is based on number
of servings indicated. If a recipe produces a
range of servings, it is based on the highest
serving yield for that particular recipe. If a
recipe has a lower fat option, that is the one
used for nutritional analysis.
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,
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
(1.25 cm) slices
½-inch
1 cup (250 ml) ice cubes
(about 6 standard)
Layer the ingredients in the blender jar in the
order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Select
Liquefy and process for 25–30 seconds until
smooth.
Note: The riper the fruit, the sweeter the
smoothie.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 101 (4% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 2g • fat 0g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 10mg • calc. 35mg • fiber 4g
POMEGRANATE & STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE
With antioxidants and calcium, this delicious
and refreshing smoothie is a great way to start
the day. If desired, add a scoop of whey or soy
protein powder.
Makes about 6 cups (1.5 L)
1½ cups (375 ml) pomegranate juice*
1 cup (250 ml) fat-free plain yogurt
2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey (or to taste)
12 ounces (360 ml) partially thawed frozen
strawberries (let stand at room
temperature for about 10-15 minutes
before blending)
For garnish: orange or tangerine slices, fresh
pomegranate seeds (about ½ tablespoon
[7.5 ml] per serving)
Place all ingredients (except garnish) in
blender jar. Select Liquefy and blend for about
20–30 seconds until smooth, creamy and
homogenous. Serve as is, or garnish each
serving with a wedge of orange or tangerine,
and a sprinkling of fresh pomegranate seeds.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup [250 ml]):
Calories 113 (3% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 3g •
fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 49mg •
calc. 100mg • fiber 2g
*You may use either freshly made pomegranate juice or purchased pomegranate juice.
To prepare fresh pomegranate juice in your
Cuisinart® SmartPower ClassicTM Blender,
remove the seeds from a fresh pomegranate.
Place in blender jar. Select Purée and blend
until puréed. Press the purée through a fine
mesh strainer to remove seed particles.
One average pomegranate will yield about
½ cup (125 ml) fresh pomegranate juice.
BERRY, PEAR & GINGER SMOOTHIE
Makes about 6 cups (1.5 L)
¾ cup (175 ml) cranberry juice
¾ cup (175 ml) pear nectar
2 pears, ripe but firm (about 1 pound
total), peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch
[2.5 cm] pieces
1 cup (250 ml) lowfat vanilla yogurt
¾ cup (175 ml) frozen raspberries
½ teaspoon (2 ml) ginger (or
½ tablespoon [7.5 ml] candied ginger)
8 ice cubes
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Select Liquefy and blend for 30–35
seconds, until smooth, creamy and completely
emulsified.
Serve garnished with fresh raspberries and
mint leaves.
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Nutritional information per serving (1 cup [250 ml]):
Calories 129 (5% from fat) • carb. 22g • pro. 2g • fat 1g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 2mg • sod. 29mg • calc. 82mg • fiber 3g
JUICE BAR ORANGE SMOOTHIE
This calcium-rich smoothie makes a
refreshing afternoon snack.
Makes 4 servings
4 strips orange zest, bitter white
pith removed
2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
1 cup (250 ml) orange segments, cut into
1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
1 cup (250 ml) fat-free milk
1 cup (250 ml) orange/tangerine juice
blend
½ cup (125 ml) powdered fat-free milk
1 teaspoon (5 ml) powdered egg white
2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
15 ice cubes
Place orange zest and half the sugar in
blender jar. Select Purée and blend for 10–15
seconds. Add remaining ingredients to blender
jar in order listed; cover blender jar. Select
Liquefy, cover and blend until smooth and
slushy, about 20–30 seconds.
Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 130 (2% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 6g •
fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 3mg • sod. 89mg •
calc. 219mg • fiber 1g
BASIC FRUIT AND YOGURT SMOOTHIE
A delicious drink for breakfast on the run. The
fruits may be varied to suit your own taste.
Add more calcium by using calcium-enriched
orange juice.
Makes about 48 ounces (720 g)
2 cups (500 ml) pineapple chunks
1 medium banana, cut in 1-inch
(2.5 cm) pieces
1 cup (250 ml) orange juice
1 cup (250 ml) fat-free vanilla yogurt
2 cups (500 ml) frozen strawberries
(do not thaw)
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Select Liquefy and blend until smooth
and creamy, about 20 seconds. Serve
immediately or refrigerate.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 servings):
Calories 105 (4% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 3g • fat 0g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 23mg • calc. 76mg • fiber 2g
TO-FRUITTI SMOOTHIES
Tofu is a great source of protein and a nice
alternative to using dairy products in
smoothies. Change the fruits to suit your own
taste.
Makes 48 ounces (1.4 L)
2 cups (500 ml) mango chunks
(1-inch [2.5 cm] pieces), about
12 ounces (360 ml)
1 medium banana, cut in 1-inch
(2.5 cm) pieces
1 cup (250 ml) orange, apple or other fruit
juice
1 cup (250 ml) soy milk/beverage
1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla extract
1 cup (250 ml) silken tofu, cut into 1-inch
(2.5 cm) pieces
2 cups (500 ml) frozen strawberries
(do not thaw)
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Select Liquefy and blend until smooth
and creamy, about 20 seconds. Serve
immediately or refrigerate.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 servings):
Calories 135 (18% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 5g •
fat 2g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 10mg •
calc. 63mg • fiber 4g
DULCE DE LECHE SHAKE
Makes about 6 cups (1.5 L)
3 cups (750 ml)vanilla bean or French
vanilla ice cream
1½ cups (375 ml) milk (whole or reduced
fat)
1
⁄3 cup (75 ml) dulce de leche (a very thick,
Spanish/South American “caramel
sauce” which can be found in wellstocked grocery and specialty food
markets)
Garnish: Sugared pecans, sliced fresh peach
or strawberry
For an adult dessert drink, add bourbon,
rum, brandy or liqueur such as amaretto or
Frangelico – about ½ ounce (15 g) per ¾ cup
(175 ml) shake.
Place ice cream, milk, and dulce de leche in
blender jar in that order. Select Liquefy and
blend until smooth, creamy, and homogenous,
about 30–40 seconds.
Serve in chilled martini glasses as a dessert
drink. Garnish with chopped sugared pecans
and a slice of fresh peach or strawberry.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup [250 ml]):
Calories 262 (48% from fat) • carb. 29g • pro. 5g •
fat 14g • sat. fat 8g • chol. 48mg • sod. 114mg •
calc. 186mg • fiber 0g
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MONKEY DOODLE SHAKE
Chocolate, bananas and peanut butter are
combined to make this creamy shake.
Makes 4 servings
2 cups (500 ml) lowfat milk
2 ripe bananas, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm)
pieces
2 cups (500 ml) lowfat chocolate
frozen yogurt
3 tablespoons (45 ml) peanut butter
3 tablespoons (45 ml) chocolate syrup
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Cover blender jar. Select Liquefy and
blend until smooth, creamy and thickened,
about 1 minute. Serve immediately in tall
glasses with straws.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 356 (28% from fat) • carb. 54g • pro. 11g • sat.
fat 5g • chol. 19mg • sod. 104mg • calc. 221mg • fiber 3g
ORANGE MANGO PEACH FRAPPÉ
Make your orange juice ice cubes ahead and
be ready to make this or other smoothies
when you want a refreshing treat.
Makes 4 servings
¾ cup (175 ml) orange juice
2 mangoes, peeled, cut in cubes
¾ cup (175ml) peach slices
(may use frozen)
½ cup (125 ml) peach or apricot nectar or
juice
¼ cup (50 ml) fresh lime juice
½ cup (125 ml) white grape juice orange
slices and fresh mint for garnish
Freeze orange juice in ice cube trays (¾ cup
[175 ml] will make 7–8 standard ice cubes).
Place the mangoes, peaches, nectar and
juices in the blender jar in this order. Cover
blender jar. Select Liquefy and blend until
smooth, 20–30 seconds. Serve immediately.
Serve in chilled glasses garnished with orange
slices and fresh mint sprigs.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 135 (3% from fat) • carb. 35g • pro. 1g • fat 0g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg • calc. 23mg • fiber 3g
Note: For a frappé with a kick, substitute
vodka or light rum for the white grape juice.
MOCHA FRAPPÉ
Why go out for special coffee drinks when
you can prepare them easily at home in your
Cuisinart® SmartPower ClassicTM Blender?
Makes 2 servings
8 ounces (240 ml) espresso or
double-strength coffee, chilled *
1
⁄4 cup (50 ml) chocolate sauce
2 tablespoons (30 ml) flavored syrup –
vanilla, hazelnut, almond, raspberry, etc.
15 ice cubes
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Cover blender jar. Select Liquefy and
blend until smooth and slushy, about 30–40
seconds. Serve immediately in tall glasses.
Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream if
desired.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 138 (0% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 1g • fat 0g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 37mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 0g
For a creamy frappé, add 2 tablespoons
(30 ml) half-and-half or fat-free half-and-half
before blending.
* May be prepared from instant espresso
powder.
PINK GRAPEFRUIT BERRY SLUSHY
Makes about 4 cups (1000 ml)
2 cups (500 ml) pink grapefruit wedges
(peel, pith, seeds and membrane
removed)
6 ounces (170 ml) cranberry juice
¼ cup (50 ml) orgeat syrup*
½ cup (250 ml) frozen raspberries
or strawberries
6 ice cubes
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Select Liquefy and blend for 25–30
seconds until smooth and well blended. Serve
immediately, garnished with a wedge of pink
grapefruit, some fresh raspberries and a sprig
of mint.
* Orgeat syrup is used in drinks such as a
mai tai.
For an adult cocktail add ½ to 1 ounce
(15 – 30 ml) Bitter Campari® or vodka per
¾ – 1 cup (175 – 250 ml) slushy.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup [500 ml]):
Calories 97 (1% from fat) • carb. 24g • pro. 1g • fat 0g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 7mg • calc. 20mg • fiber 1g
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FROSTY FRESH STRAWBERRY MARGARITAS
These are best made with summertime fresh
strawberries. Use your favourite fruit to make
other flavours such as mango,
watermelon or
fresh peach.
Makes 4 servings
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and
halved (2 cups [500 ml])
3 ounces (90 ml [
2 ounces (60 ml [
6 tablespoons]) tequila
4 tablespoons]) Triple
Sec or Cointreau
2 ounces (60 ml [
4 tablespoons]) fresh
lime juice
3 tablespoons (45 ml) superfine sugar
2 cups (500 ml) ice cubes
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Select Liquefy. Blend until thick and
smooth, about 30–40 seconds. Pour into
stemmed glasses and serve. May be
garnished with a whole strawberry and a lime
slice.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 193 (2% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 1g • fat 1g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg • calc. 21mg • fiber 2g
Note: For an alcohol-free Margarita, substitute
5 ounces (145 ml) fruit juice such as cranberry juice for the tequila and Triple Sec.
SIMPLE BASIC FROZEN DAIQUIRI
Makes 8 servings
6 ounces (170 ml) frozen limeade
5 ounces (145 ml) light rum
3 cups (750 ml) ice cubes
Place ingredients in blender jar in orderlisted.
Cover blender jar. Select Liquefy and
process until smooth and slushy, about 30–40
seconds. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 92 (0% from fat) • carb. 14g • pro. 0g • fat 0g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg • calc. 2mg • fiber 0g
For frozen fruit daiquiris, add 2–3 cups
(500 - 750 ml) fruit (strawberries, peaches,
melon, etc.) cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces.
For a more pronounced fruit flavor, freeze the
fruit and use in place of ice cubes.
GRASSHOPPERS
Serve Grasshoppers as an after-dinner treat
in chilled martini glasses. For a non-alcoholic
version, use mint and clear chocolate syrups
found in coffee bars.
Makes about 3 cups (750 ml)
– about 6 servings
2 cups (250 ml) vanilla ice cream
¼ cup (50 ml) heavy cream
4 ounces (115 ml) green crème de
menthe
4 ounces (115 ml) white crème de cacao
6 ice cubes
Garnish: Fresh mint leaves, chocolate cookies,
mini chocolate morsels.
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Select Liquefy. Blend until smooth,
creamy and completely homogenous – about
40 seconds.
Serve in chilled martini glasses. Garnish with
chocolate cookies or mini morsels and a fresh
mint leaf.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 369 (38% from fat ) • carb. 38g • pro. 2g •
fat 16g • sat. fat 10g • chol. 58mg • sod. 64mg •
calc. 84mg • fiber 0g
APPETIZERS, DIPS, SPREADS
LEMON HERB HUMMUS
This popular Middle Eastern spread is simple
to make in your Cuisinart® SmartPower
ClassicTM Blender – we have spiced it up just a
bit. Serve with pita wedges or use as a spread
for sandwiches.
Makes about 2 cups (500 ml)
Preparation: less than 15 minutes
2–3 cloves garlic peeled strips lemon zest,
½ x 2 inches (1.25 cm x 5 cm) each
(zest of ½ lemon), bitter white pith re-
moved, cut in ½-inch (1.25 cm) pieces
1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt
1 teaspoon (5 ml) cumin
1 tablespoon (15 ml) herbs de Provence
or Mediterranean herb blend
2 tablespoons (20 ml) fresh lemon juice
4–6 tablespoons (60 -80 ml) water
1 can (19-ounce) chickpeas,
drained, rinsed and drained again
3 tablespoons (45 ml) tahini paste
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) hot sauce such
as Tabasco
2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
Place the garlic cloves, lemon zest, and salt
in the blender. Select Chop and pulse 10–15
times. Scrape the sides of the blender jar and
add the cumin and herbs de Provence. Blend
on Mix for 10 seconds. Scrape the sides of
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the blender jar and add the lemon juice, water,
chickpeas, tahini and hot sauce in that order.
Blend for 40 seconds; scrape the sides of the
blender jar as necessary. Add the olive oil in
a steady stream through the opening in the
blender jar lid while blending on Purée for
20 seconds. 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 tablespoon:
Calories 23 (44% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 1g • fat 1g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 34mg • calc. 8mg • fiber 1g
SPINACH PESTO & WHITE BEAN DIP
Serve this dip with crudités or pita chips as
dippers.
Makes about 2 cups (500 ml)
1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice or
white balsamic vinegar
½ cup (125 ml) pesto (made with
spinach), below
1 can (15-ounce [450 g]) white beans,
drained, rinsed and drained again
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.
Cover blender jar. Set on Mix and blend until
smooth and creamy, about 30–40 seconds.
Nutritional information per serving
(2 tablespoons [30 ml]):
Calories 53 (50% from fat) • carb. 5g • pro. 2g • fat 3g •
sat. fat 1g • chol. 1mg • sod. 13mg • calc. 31mg • fiber 1g
PESTO SAUCE
Serve as a topping for hot pasta or to add
flavor to dips, dressings, or other sauces.
Makes about ¾ cup (175 ml)
1 ounce (30 g) Parmesan cheese, cut in
½-inch (1.25 cm) cubes
1–2 cloves garlic, peeled
1
⁄3 cup (75 ml) extra virgin olive oil
1 cup (250 ml) fresh basil leaves, loosely
packed*
3 tablespoons (45 ml) lightly toasted pine
nuts or walnuts
Place cheese cubes in blender jar; cover
blender jar. Set on Stir. Use Pulse to chop the
cheese, 10–15 pulses. Remove and reserve
cheese. Add garlic to blender jar; cover, pulse
to chop, 10–15 pulses. Add remaining
ingredients in order listed, including reserved
cheese. Cover blender jar; blend on Liquefy
until combined, about 30–40 seconds. Pesto
may be stored in refrigerator in an airtight
container. After placing in container, smooth
over top, and drizzle to cover surface with
additional olive oil to keep from turning dark.
Stir oil in before using.
Nutritional information per serving
(1-½ tablespoons [22.5 ml]):
Calories 116 (87% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 2g • fat 12g •
sat. fat 2g • chol. 3mg • sod. 45mg • calc. 61mg • fiber 0g
*For spinach pesto:
Add ½ teaspoon (2 ml) fennel seed and 2
teaspoons (10 ml) dried basil when chopping
the garlic. Substitute 2 cups (500 ml) washed
and dried baby spinach leaves for the basil.
HOT AND COLD SOUPS
CREAMY TOMATO & RED PEPPER BISQUE
Makes 8 servings
Preparation: 15 minutes active,
35–40 minutes total
1 teaspoon (5 ml) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon (5 ml) extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion (4 ounces [115 g]), peeled,
cut in ½-inch (1.25 cm) pieces
1 rib celery (2 ounces [60 g]), cleaned,
cut in ½-inch (1.25 cm) pieces
1 carrot (2 ounces [60 g]), peeled, cut in
½-inch (1.25 cm) pieces
1 tablespoon (15 ml) white rice
1 teaspoon (5 ml) basil
2 cups (500 ml) fat-free, low-sodium
chicken or vegetable stock
2 cans (15
½-ounce) recipe-ready diced
tomatoes with juices
2 roasted red peppers, seeded
½ teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt
1
⁄8 teaspoon (½ ml) white pepper
½ cup (125 ml) half-and-half
Heat the butter and olive oil in a 3¾-quart
saucepan over medium low heat. Add the
onion, celery, and carrot, cover loosely and
cook until the vegetables are tender, 8–10
minutes. Stir in the rice and basil, and cook
until rice is opaque, 2 minutes. Stir in the
stock and tomatoes. Raise heat and bring to
a boil. Lower the heat, cover loosely and
simmer over low heat for 20–25 minutes. Turn
off heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
Strain the solids from the cooking liquid, reserving the cooking liquid and returning it to
the saucepan. Place the solids in the blender
jar. Add roasted peppers and 1 cup (250 ml)
of the cooking liquid to the blender jar. Select
Purée. Pulse 10 times to chop, then process
for 30–40 seconds until totally smooth and
creamy. Add the salt, pepper, blend 5 seconds
longer. Return the blended tomato mixture to
the cooking liquid in the saucepan. Heat on
medium until it just begins to simmer; then
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