Wolf WGBL100S, WGBL110S, WGBL120S Recipe Booklet

MASTERING YOUR KITCHEN

Pro-Performance Blender

Techniques, Recipes, and More

MASTERING YOUR KITCHEN

Pro-Performance Blender

Techniques, Recipes, and More

5 Welcome to Wolf Gourmet

Contents

INTRODUCTION: FROM SMOOTHIES TO SOUPS, SAUCES, AND MORE 7

SMOOTHIES & JUICE 9

11 Master Smoothie Recipe

12 How to Make a Great Green Smoothie

13 Berry Tart Smoothie

15 Lime-Melon Smoothie

16 Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie

18 Carrot, Apple, and Ginger Smoothie

19 Kiwi-Lime Juice

21 Spinach, Melon, and Lime Green Smoothie

SOUPS 23

24 Roasted Cauliﬂower Soup with Curry and Lime

26 Provençal Tomato Soup

27 Potato-Leek Soup (Vichyssoise)

28 Corn Soup with Chile Cream

DRESSINGS 29

32 Classic Vinaigrette

33 Ranch Dressing

36 Homemade Mayonnaise

SAUCES 37

38 Béchamel Sauce

39 Hollandaise Sauce

41 Basil Pesto

44 Toasted Sesame Hummus

FROZEN DRINKS AND DESSERTS 45

46 Coconut, Mango, and Pineapple Shake

47 Moscow Mule

49 Chocolate-Coffee Shake

51 Strawberry-Basil Sorbet

52 Lemon-Blueberry Sorbet

UNEXPECTED WAYS TO USE YOUR BLENDER 53

55 Almond Milk

56 Coconut Milk

58 Taqueria-Style Pickled Carrots

59 Blackberry Syrup

61 Peanut Butter

64 Fresh-Milled Flour

MENUS 65

WELCOME TO WOLF GOURMET

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Since joining Sub-Zero, a third-generation

family-owned company, in 2000, Wolf has

brought its professional-quality ranges to people

like you: passionate home cooks. We know you

can think of no better way to spend a day than

preparing a meal for your friends and family.

With Wolf Gourmet, we’re thrilled to bring our

trademark level of workmanship, attention to

detail, and sleek design to other parts of your

kitchen. Through relentless testing and tweaking

by designers and engineers who love to cook as

much as you do, we have created a line of knives,

cookware, and countertop appliances to help

you cook better and more joyfully than you ever

thought possible.

INTRODUCTION: FROM SMOOTHIES TO SOUPS, SAUCES, AND MORE

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Perfectly crushed cocktail

ice, impossibly silky soup,

foolproof hollandaise,

homemade almond milk. The

Wolf Gourmet blender will

change the way you use your

blender. Of course, it’s great

for smoothies, but our blender

is so versatile, you can use it

to make any meal or even a

multicourse dinner.

Its power also allows you to grind grains for ﬂour and nuts for nut butter. You can even make hummus without having tahini around— just purée whole sesame seeds with the chickpeas and other ingredients (see the recipe on page 43). The blades move at an incredibly high speed, which ensures creamy and smooth results.

Coupled with this power is also grace. Its sleek proﬁle features a base and jar mindfully designed to ﬁt under a standard cabinet. You can choose whether you want the blender to run continuously or just in quick bursts—either way, rest easy knowing when the blender is running at its highest speed, it won’t wobble or wander. You can walk away from a carrot purée midway through blending to ﬁnish off a pan sauce for a roast.

The program settings offer walk-away convenience for common blending tasks: SMOOTHIE, SOUP, PUREE, and ICE CRUSH. We’ve also added a manual mode, so you can have complete control over the blender speed and timing. We hope that the recipes here will be a springboard for you to create your own spectacular drinks and dishes.

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SMOOTHIES & JUICE

Making smoothies = an easy and delicious way

to get more fruits and veggies into your life.

When you make smoothies at home, you can control everything from the texture to the sweetness level. Unlike drinks made in a juicer, which strains out the skins, seeds, and other solids, your smoothies will be rich with ﬁber but still silky smooth.

We know that smoothies are one of the most popular ways to use a blender, so we spent endless hours tweaking this setting. When you choose the SMOOTHIE mode, the blender pulses ﬁve times to chop up ice and frozen ingredients, then ramps up to SPEED 10; the program runs for a total of 55 seconds. Most smoothies will be perfect in this time. If you ﬁnd any stubborn bits (this might happen with large ice cubes, whole nuts, or berry seeds), just run the cycle one more time or turn the blender to manual mode and crank it to SPEED 10, then let it run for a few more seconds.

In this section, you’ll ﬁnd some great recipes, but ﬁrst, we’ll teach you the basic formula and techniques for building a great smoothie. That way, you can create your own concoctions, all while keeping your blender working happily.

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Smoothie Building Blocks

Smoothie ingredients can be divided into ﬁve broad categories. The ﬁrst two categories—liquid and primary ingredients—are essential components. The other three categories—protein, sweetener, and intensiﬁer—help enhance the ﬂavor and nutritional value of your drinks.

1. THE LIQUID You need a liquid to keep things

moving so the blender doesn’t cavitate (see page

53). Liquids include all types of milk (such as dairy, soy milk, or almond milk), coconut water, yogurt, keﬁr, coffee, tea, herbal tea (like hibiscus or chamomile teas), and fruit and vegetable juices. Some fruits, like grapes and citrus, contain enough liquid to be counted as a liquid ingredient in the smoothie formula.

2. THE PRIMARY INGREDIENTS These are

your main ingredients and usually include a mix of fresh or frozen fruits and/or vegetables and ice.

DID YOU KNOW?

The blender jar has distinctive, easy-to-read ounce, cup, and milliliter markings, so you can measure your fruits, liquids, and other ingredients right in the jar.

3. THE PROTEIN Many smoothies incorporate

some sort of protein to thicken it and make it more ﬁlling. Proteins can include dairy (which can double as a liquid), nuts and nut butters, seeds (including chia seeds, ﬂaxseeds, and sesame seeds), protein powders, oats or oatmeal, beans, and chlorella and spirulina (two plant-based protein sources).

4. THE SWEETENER Sweeteners aren’t always

necessary but they can help make the ﬂavors pop. Reﬁned sugar isn’t your only option. You can try honey, molasses, maple syrup, malt syrup, brown rice syrup, agave syrup, stevia, palm or date sugar, Medjool dates, or overripe bananas.

5. THE INTENSIFIER Flavor enhancers,

like herbs, spices, and extracts, can take your smoothie from good to great and can really inspire creativity. Try tender herbs, like basil, mint, or cilantro; spices, like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, or ground or fresh ginger; or extracts, like vanilla, almond, or coconut.

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MASTER SMOOTHIE RECIPE

Makes two 12-ounce smoothies

The great thing about a smoothie is that you can put just about anything into it.

That includes nuts, beans, coffee, kale . . . you name it! Building a great smoothie that

blends together with ease requires a little bit of strategy. Here is how we get the

smoothest of smoothies along with our basic framework for creating your own drink.

1 cup liquid (or up to 11⁄2 cups liquid if using

frozen fruit)

2 cups mixed fresh or frozen fruit and/or

vegetables

1. Place the liquid in the blender ﬁrst, which will

keep things moving at the bottom. Add soft fruits and vegetables, followed by hard vegetables and frozen fruit or ice.

2. Top with the protein, sweetener, and intensiﬁer

(if using).

3. Use the tamper as needed to stir the mixture or

add a little more liquid and blend longer.

Protein (optional)

Sweetener (optional)

Intensiﬁer (optional)

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HOW TO MAKE A GREAT GREEN SMOOTHIE

Makes two 12-ounce smoothies

Greens lend tons of vitamins and beneficial phytochemicals to a smoothie.

When balanced with fruit, you get all the nutritional benefits of the greens plus a sweet note

that tempers the savory quality of the vegetables. As for the choice of greens, you have

lots of options that you can change with the seasons. In addition to the ever-popular spinach

and kale, try arugula, parsley, collard greens, bok choy, Swiss chard, romaine lettuce,

dandelion greens, sorrel, celery, cilantro, or carrot tops. If you add a lot of leafy greens

to your smoothie, after blending on the SMOOTHIE setting, you may want to blend

for 20 seconds longer to get an extra silky smoothie.

1 to 2 cups liquid (depending on how thick

you like your smoothies)

2 cups lightly packed leafy greens

3 cups fresh or frozen fruits and/or

vegetables

1. Place liquid in the blender ﬁrst, followed by the

greens and soft or fresh fruits. Add the frozen fruit and/or ice cubes, followed by nuts or seeds. Top with sweetener and intensiﬁer (if using). (Remember that grapes and some citrus fruits can count as a liquid ingredient.) Use the tamper as needed to stir the mixture or add a little more liquid and blend longer.

Ice (unless using frozen fruit)

Nuts or seeds

Sweetener (optional)

Intensiﬁer (optional)

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BERRY TART SMOOTHIE

Makes 2 smoothies

Berries and pomegranates are rich with antioxidants. When blended with vanilla yogurt,

they make for a delicious, sweet breakfast. Some grocery stores sell frozen mixed-berry blends;

if you can find one, feel free to try that here.

1 cup pomegranate or cranberry juice

1 cup frozen blueberries

1 cup frozen blackberries

1. Place the pomegranate (or cranberry) juice

in the blender, followed by the blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and yogurt. Select the SMOOTHIE setting; or blend using the VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL, gradually increasing the speed to SPEED 10, and blending until smooth. Use the tamper as needed to stir the mixture or to add a little more liquid and blend longer.

USING FROZEN FRUIT

We all love a cold smoothie, but adding ice can be counterproductive. Yes, it chills the smoothie, but it sometimes also dilutes the ﬂavor. Frozen fruit is a better choice and is the secret for making a cold, thick, and extra ﬂavorful smoothie. Frozen fruit is initially picked at the peak of ripeness and then ﬂash frozen, so it’s just as ﬂavorful as the fresh stuff. It’s a bit less expensive to boot.

1 cup frozen raspberries

1 cup vanilla yogurt

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LIME-MELON SMOOTHIE

Makes 2 smoothies

This refreshing smoothie is vibrant and hydrating on a hot summer day. It’s also easy

to turn into a cocktail: just add 3 ounces of vodka or white rum.

2 cups diced watermelon

1 cup diced honeydew

1. Place the watermelon and honeydew in the

blender, followed by the lime juice and ice. Select the SMOOTHIE setting; or blend using VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL, gradually increasing the speed to SPEED 10, and blending until smooth. Use the tamper as needed to stir the mixture or to add a little more liquid and blend longer.

⁄4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 or 3 limes)

⁄4 cup ice cubes

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PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA SMOOTHIE

Makes 2 smoothies

This smoothie is rich like a milkshake. To give the smoothie a boost of

omega-3 fatty acids, add the ﬂaxseeds.

1 cup coconut milk

1 cup fresh pineapple chunks

2 frozen bananas, quartered crosswise

1. Place the coconut milk in the blender, followed

by the pineapple, bananas, peanut butter, ﬂaxseeds (if using), and honey. Select the SMOOTHIE setting; or blend using VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL, gradually increasing the speed to SPEED 10, and blending until smooth. Use the tamper as needed to stir the mixture or to add a little more liquid and blend longer.

USING OVERRIPE BANANAS

Overripe bananas are perfect for smoothies, and grocery stores often mark them down for quick sale. Peel them as soon as you get home, transfer them to a resealable plastic bag, and freeze them for when you need them (frozen bananas add a creamy texture to a smoothie). Add a whole banana or just a chunk whenever you want to thicken or naturally sweeten a smoothie.

2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter

1 teaspoon ﬂaxseeds (optional)

1 tablespoon honey

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CARROT, APPLE, AND GINGER SMOOTHIE

Makes 2 smoothies

Adding vegetables to your smoothies increases the vitamin quotient

and makes them taste more complex. Ginger adds a spicy, warming ﬂavor, so it’s a

great addition to fall and winter smoothies.

1 cup coconut water

2 medium carrots, peeled and quartered

lengthwise

2 crisp, ﬁrm apples (such as Fuji, Honey

Crisp, or Pink Lady), cored and quartered

1. Place the coconut water in the blender,

followed by the carrots, apples, orange, spinach, ginger, and ice. Select the SMOOTHIE setting; or blend using VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL, gradually increasing the speed to SPEED 10, and blending until smooth. Use the tamper as needed to stir the mixture or add a little more liquid and blend longer.

PRO TIP

If you like the bite of fresh ginger, then you should try fresh turmeric in your smoothie. Turmeric is a superb anti-inﬂammatory ingredient and a healthful addition to smoothies. Like fresh ginger, a little goes a long way. Many health food stores and Indian markets sell fresh turmeric root, which looks a lot like ginger until you cut it to reveal its saffron-colored ﬂesh. Add a 1⁄2-inch peeled piece to your smoothie to start. (If the smoothie tastes bitter or astringent, use less next time.) If you can’t ﬁnd the fresh root, add a pinch of ground turmeric.

1 orange, peeled, halved, and seeded

2 cups lightly packed baby spinach

1 (1⁄2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled

1 cup ice cubes

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KIWI-LIME JUICE

Makes 2 cups

This jade-colored juice is both sweet and citrusy. It’s a perfect afternoon or

happy hour sipper, perhaps with a shot of tequila.

1 teaspoon ﬁnely grated lime zest plus

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 cup green grapes

1. Place the lime zest and juice in the blender,

followed by the grapes, kiwifruit, and apple. Blend or blend using VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL, gradually increasing the speed to SPEED 10, until smooth. Use the tamper as needed to stir the mixture or to add a little more liquid and blend longer. Serve immediately.

3 kiwifruit, peeled and halved

1 medium green apple, cored and quartered

VARIATION: KIWI-LIME SLUSHY

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Add 1 cup ice cubes and select the SMOOTHIE setting, or blend or blend using VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL, gradually increasing the speed to SPEED 10, and blending until smooth.

PRO TIP

If you don’t have a green apple, just peel a red one to maintain the intense green color of the juice.

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