For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
™
7-Speed Electronic Blender
SPB-7 Series
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. This appliance should not be used by or near children or indi
viduals with certain disabilities.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or tak
ing 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 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.
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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 (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 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 BLENDER IS
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® 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.
The life of the party, the SmartPower™ Electronic Blender is engineered with seven speeds, 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 touchpad that wipes 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
2.
1.
3.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Note: Blades are sharp…
handle carefully.
1. Cover
Just press on. Tight fitting
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 no mess
pouring.
4. Leak-proof Rubber Gasket
(not shown) Holds the glass
jar snugly in position for safe
8b.
8a.
operation.
5. High-quality Cutting
Assembly with Patented
Stainless Steel Blades
Is strong enough for all
blender tasks, including
tough jobs, from ice crushing
to chopping delicate herbs.
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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
(d)
(c)
(b)
(a)
ASSEMBLY
To use your Cuisinart®
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 mea
sured 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.
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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 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.
• Do not place ice, frozen foods or very cold liquids in a blender jar
which has come directly from a hot dishwasher.
• Do not place very hot liquids or foods in 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.
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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®
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
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:
light will flash, indicating that the blender is turned on but no
speed has been selected.
4. PRESS THE DESIRED BLENDING SPEED:
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.
Stir
5. TO STOP THE BLENDING PROCESS:
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
Press the On button. The red On LED
Both the On
Chop
Ice Crush
On
Mix
Off
Pulse
Liquefy
Purée
Re-press the activated
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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button. The blender can be com pletely 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:
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 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:
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 8
for more details.
8. TO DISLODGE FOOD:
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:
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.
While the blender is turned on, you can create
The SmartPower™ Electronic Blender motor
Use a rubber or plastic spatula to help
Press the Off button and
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 ½ inch (1.3 cm) to
1 inch (2.5 cm) to achieve a more uniform result. Cut all cheeses
into pieces no larger than ½ 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 blend
ing, pulse in short bursts.
• Pulses should be short bursts. Space the pulses so the blades
stop rotating between pulses.
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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
½ 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.
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Chopping Nuts: Pulse ½ cup of nuts (shells removed) on chop
4 to 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:
day old bread (drier bread works best). Break bread slices into
½ inch pieces, and process no more than 1 cup of pieces at a
time on mix for 5 to 10 seconds. Crackers and cookies should
also be broken into ½ inch pieces; process 1 cup at a time on
mix for 10 to 15 seconds. Turn blender off.
• Crushing Ice:
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 to 20 seconds. Turn blender off.
Add up to 10 large ice cubes to blender jar. Press
For best results, use
• Baby Food: Combine ½ cup cooked vegetables, fruit or
meat with 3 tablespoons liquid (water, milk or fruit juice) in the
blender jar. Blend on purée for 15 to 20 seconds. Add more liquid
if necessary and process again. Turn blender off.
• Grinding Hard Cheese: Cut cheese into ½ 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 ¼-½ cup of spices/
seeds/peppercorns to blender jar. Blend on Liquefy for 30 to 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 to 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 to 20
seconds. Turn blender off. Drain in fine strainer if desired. Makes
about ½ cup of puréed tomatoes.
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RECIPES
FROZEN BEVERAGES
FROZEN CRANBERRY-ORANGE MIMOSAS
Makes ten 5½-ounce servings
1 cup cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
1 cup orange juice, chilled
1½ 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 jar. Turn blender on and
process on Liquefy until thick and frothy, about 30 to 40
seconds. Turn blender off.
Pour ¹/³ cup juice mixture into each champagne glass. Top with
chilled champagne. Serve immediately.
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.
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.
1 cup orange juice
1½ ounces dark rum
1 cup ice cubes
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on jar.
Turn blender on and process on Liquefy until slushy, about 30
seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.
½ cup lime juice
4 ounces tequila
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 cups ice cubes
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on jar.
Turn blender on and process on Liquefy until slushy, about 45-60
seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.
½ 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 jar.
Turn blender on and process on Liquefy until slushy, about 45 to
50 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.
¾ cup fat-free milk
2 scoops (8 ounces) orange sherbet
2 tablespoons instant fat-free dry milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on jar.
Turn blender on and process on Liquefy until smooth, about 30
seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on jar.
Turn blender on and process on purée until smooth and creamy,
about 25 to 30 seconds. Serve immediately.
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
½ cup half-and-half
¼ cup granulated sugar*
1 cup ice cubes
ground cinnamon
Place all ingredients except cinnamon in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and process on
Liquefy until smooth, about 25 to 30 seconds. Pour into glasses,
and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve immediately.
* Use less sugar (about 3 tablespoons) if a less sweet beverage
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 to 45 seconds. Turn
blender off. Divide ginger ale into two tall glasses (about 14 to 16
ounces each). Add ice cream mixture, and stir gently. Serve immediately.
1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals
1 tablespoon hot water
½ 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 jar. Turn
blender on and process on purée until smooth, about 25 to 30
seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
½ medium banana, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup instant fat-free dry milk
1 cup ice cubes
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on
jar. Turn blender on and process on Liquefy until smooth, about
25 to 30 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.
For best results when blending fresh herbs, the herbs, blender jar and
cutting assembly must be dry and clean.
ALL-FRUIT SMOOTHIE
Makes six 6-ounce servings
¹
cup orange juice
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1 cup cantaloupe, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup raspberries
1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup navel orange segments, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup strawberries, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium banana, cut into 1-inch 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 jar. Turn
blender on and process on liquefy until smooth, about 30 to 40
seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.
½ cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups canned, cooked garbanzo beans, drained
2 tablespoons water
4 medium garlic cloves, peeled, quartered
4 tablespoons tahini (optional)
1½ tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons table 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 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 to 30 seconds until
smooth. Turn blender off. Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle
with parsley. Serve at room temperature.
Place ingredients in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and process on purée until well blended, about 10 to
15 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve chilled with fresh fruit.
1 (28-ounce cans) plum tomatoes, drained
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 jalapeño peppers, halved, seeded, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 small onion, peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon table salt
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on
blender jar. Turn blender on and pulse on Mix 5 to 6 times until
coarsely chopped. Turn blender off. Allow to sit for 1 to 2 hours
to develop flavor. Drain before serving if a thicker salsa
is desired.
1 cup lowfat sour cream
¼ cup lowfat mayonnaise
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained (about ¾ cup)
1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
1½ teaspoons prepared horseradish
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on jar.
Turn blender on and process on Purée until well blended, about
20 to 25 seconds. Turn blender off. Scrape blender jar with a
spatula. Turn blender on and process an additional 20 to 25 sec
onds until well combined. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving
to develop flavor.
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 medium garlic clove, peeled, quartered
1 small scallion, trimmed, cut into 1 inch pieces
½ small green chili, seeded and quartered
¼ teaspoon table salt
¹8 teaspoon chili powder
½ cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small plum tomato, cut into ½ inch pieces
2 small ripe avocados, peeled, pits removed, cut into ½-
inch pieces
Place cilantro, garlic, scallion, chili, salt, and chili powder in jar.
Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and pulse on Stir until
coarsely chopped, about 5 to 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.
each broken into 8 pieces
1½ teaspoons granulated sugar
¼ cup boiling water, cooled for 5 minutes
Place chocolate and sugar in blender jar. Place cover on jar.
Turn blender on and process on Liquefy until coarsely chopped,
about 10 to 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.
1 cup fresh parsley
1 small shallot, peeled and quartered
1½ tablespoons fresh dill weed
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¹
cup fat-free milk
³
½ 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 jar. Turn
blender on and pulse on Stir until coarsely chopped, about
5 times. Turn blender off. Scrape 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 to 20 seconds. Turn blender off. Store in the
refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
1 can (28-ounces) Italian plum tomatoes, drained
2 medium shallots, peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon table salt
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on jar.
Turn blender on and process on Purée until coarsely chopped,
about 10 to 15 seconds. Turn blender off. Transfer to skillet or
saucepan; simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally,
until thick, about 20 to 30 minutes.
NOTE: Purée 20 to 25 seconds for a smoother sauce.
3 ounces Parmesan cut into ½-inch pieces
3 small garlic cloves, peeled and quartered
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
Place cheese in blender jar. Place cover on 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 to
50 seconds. Turn blender off. Pesto may be stored in refrigerator,
in an airtight container, for up to 5 days. It also freezes well.