Cuisinart SPB-7 User Manual

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martPower
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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Use and Care/Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Helpful Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Easy Reference Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Do’s and Don’ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Recipe Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
INTRODUCTION
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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.
Calories 32 (0% from fat) • carb. 8g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
Makes five 4-ounce servings
4 ounces frozen limeade concentrate, thawed 3 ounces light rum 2 cups ice cubes 1 cup ripe fruit, cut into 1-inch pieces
(strawberries, bananas, peaches)
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on Liquefy until slushy, about 45-50 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.
Calories 90 (0% from fat) • carb. 13g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
Nutritional information per serving:
• chol. 0mg • sod. 14mg • calc. 3mg • fiber 1g
FROZEN FRUIT DAIQUIRI
Nutritional analysis per serving:
• chol. 0mg • sod. 3mg • calc. 5mg • fiber 1g
FROZEN DAIQUIRI
Makes four 4-ounce servings
4 ounces frozen limeade concentrate, thawed 3 ounces light rum 2 cups ice cubes
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on Liquefy until slushy, about 45-50 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.
Calories 105 (0% from fat) • carb. 14g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
Nutritional information per serving:
• chol. 0mg • sod. 4mg • calc 0mg • fiber 0g
RUM AND ORANGE FREEZE
Makes four 4-ounce servings
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.
Calories 45 (0% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 0g
Nutritional information per serving:
MARGARITA
Makes four 4-ounce servings
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.
Calories 94 (0% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
Nutritional information per serving:
• chol. 0mg • sod. 4mg • calc. 4mg • fiber 0g
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PIÑA COLADA
Makes two 6-ounce servings
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.
Calories 143 (25% from fat) • carb. 10g • pro. 1g • fat 4g • sat. fat 2g
Nutritional information per serving:
• chol. 11mg • sod. 17mg •calc. 14mg • fiber 1g
MILK SHAKES/FRAPPES
ORANGE CREAMSICLE
Makes one 12-ounce serving
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.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 396 (9% from fat) • carb. 76g • pro. 14g • fat 4g • sat. fat 3g
• chol. 20mg • sod. 265mg • calc. 411mg • fiber 5g
CHOCOLATE MILK SHAKE
Makes two 8-ounce servings
1 cup reduced fat milk 1 scoop (4 ounces) vanilla ice cream 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and process on purée until smooth and creamy, about 25 to 30 seconds. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 243 (41% from fat) • carb. 29g • pro. 7g • fat 11g • sat. fat 7g
• chol. 34mg • sod. 127mg • calc. 234mg • fiber 1g
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
is desired.
Calories 87 (31% from fat) • carb. 14g • pro. 1g • fat 3g • sat. fat 2g
Nutritional information per serving:
• chol. 11mg • sod. 14mg • calc. 33mg • fiber 0g
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.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 287 (34% from fat) • carb. 40g • pro. 7g • fat 11g • sat. fat 7g
• chol. 34mg • sod. 136mg • calc. 238mg • fiber 1g
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MOCHA SHAKE
Makes one 12-ounce serving
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.
Calories 479 (28% from fat) • carb. 71g • pro. 15g • fat 15g • sat. fat 7g
Nutritional information per serving:
• chol. 43mg • sod. 255mg • calc. 540mg • fiber 1g
SMOOTHIES
BANANA-PINEAPPLE FREEZE
Makes two 8-ounce servings
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.
Calories 152 (0% from fat) • carb. 32g • pro. 6g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
Nutritional information per serving:
• chol. 3mg • sod. 87mg • calc. 124mg • fiber 2g
DIPS/SPREADS/APPETIZERS
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
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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.
The riper the fruit, the sweeter the smoothie.
NOTE:
Calories 92 (0% from fat) • carb. 22g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg • calc. 30mg • fiber 4g
Nutritional information per serving:
HUMMUS
Makes 2¼ cups
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.
Calories 40 (27% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 1g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
• chol. 0mg • sod. 69mg • calc. 12mg • fiber 1g
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MINTED YOGURT SAUCE
Makes two cups
2 cups lowfat vanilla yogurt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
Place ingredients in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on purée until well blended, about 10 to 15 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve chilled with fresh fruit.
Calories 16 (0% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
• chol. 1mg • sod. 8mg • calc. 27mg • fiber 0mg
Variation: Substitute fruit-flavored yogurt.
MEXICAN SALSA CRUDA
Makes two cups
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.
Calories 8 (0% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
• chol. 0mg • sod. 76mg • calc. 3mg • fiber 0g
SPICY CRABMEAT DIP
Makes 1¾ cups
¹/
cup whole or reduced fat milk
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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.
Calories 34 (53% from fat) • carbo. 2g • prot. 2g • fat 2g • sat. fat 1g
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
• chol. 15mg • sod. 91mg • calc. 23mg • fiber 0g
CHUNKY GUACAMOLE
Makes 1½ cups
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 ¹8 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.
Calories 39 (69% from fat) • carbo. 2g • prot. 1g • fat 3g • sat. fat 0g
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
• chol. 0mg • sod. 30mg • calc. 13mg • fiber 1g
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SAUCES/DRESSINGS
CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Makes six tablespoons
3 1-ounce squares semisweet chocolate,
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.
Calories 85 (53% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 1g • fat 5g • sat. fat 3g
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
• chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg • calc. 5mg • fiber 1g
NONFAT HERBED SALAD DRESSING
Makes one cup
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
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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.
Calories 12 (0% from fat) • carbo. 2g • prot. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
• chol. 0mg • sod. 71mg • calc. 38mg • fiber 0g
TOMATO SAUCE
Makes four servings
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.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 57 (16% from fat) • carb. 10g • pro. 2g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 312mg • calc. 25mg • fiber 2g
PESTO SAUCE
Makes eight servings
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.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 262 (89% from fat) • carbo. 2g • prot. 5g • fat 26g • sat. fat 5g
• chol. 8mg • sod. 202mg • calc. 137mg • fiber 1g
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