Cuisinart Blender CB 9 User Manual

INSTRUCTION

BOOKLET

SMARTPOWER^™5-SPEED ELECTRONIC BLENDER

CB-9 Series

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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Like all Cuisinart appliances, the SmartPower^™

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.

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.

Electronic Blender was designed to bring you

years of enjoyment, and it is backed by a three year

limited warranty.

8b. Ice Crush Button

TABLE OF CONTENTS

activates the ice crushing speed. This button

is preset to the best speed for crushed ice.

However, you can crush ice at any speed.

9. Slip-Proof Feet

prevent movement during use and prevent

damaging marks on countertops or tables.

10. Hidden Cord Storage Compartment

(not shown)

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Important Safeguards ..................................p.2

Unpacking Instructions ...............................p.2

Introduction ................................................p.3

Features and Benefits .................................p.3

Use and Care ...............................................p.4

Assembly ......................................................p.4

Helpful Reminders.......................................p.4

Operation ....................................................p.4

Quick Reference Guides .............................p.5

Cleaning and Maintenance ..........................p.6

Dos and Don’ts ............................................p.6

Recipe Tips .................................................p.7

Recipes .........................................................p.7

Warranty Information ...............................p.17

1. Cover

is easy to use. Just press on; no turning

or twisting required. Tightfitting seal

resists leakage.

2. 2 oz. Measured Pour Lid

allows you to measure and add ingredients

neatly without removing the cover.

3. 40 oz. Glass Jar with

keeps countertop safe and neat by

conveniently storing excess cord.

Dripless Pour Spout

11. Impact-Resistant Plastic Housing

is crafted of the finest quality materials to

resist staining, cracking, and odors.

12. Innovative Cuisinart Design

in combination with power, performance, and

sturdiness, makes this blender a winner.

has a unique, sturdy, widemouth design and

a dripless pour spout for no mess pouring.

4. Leakproof Rubber Gasket (not shown)

holds the glass jar snugly in position for

safe 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.

Note: Blades are sharp…handle carefully.

6. Locking Ring

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! You have purchased a Cuisinart

is self-aligning so that the glass blender jar

slides easily into position, eliminating the

frustration of twisting and turning the

blender jar to lock it into place.

SmartPower^™Electronic Blender.

The life of the party, the SmartPower^™Electronic

Blender is engineered with five speeds that

crush ice, including one speed just for ice crushing.

The results are delicious, professional-quality

frozen drinks, from the thickest strawberry

daiquiris to the most flavorful piña coladas.

The SmartPower^™Electronic Blender blends,

chops, liquefies, and more. So whether you’re

making soup, salsa, salad dressing, or baby food,

you can do it easily and quickly. No need to worry

about spills or messy cleanups, either. The

SmartPower^™Electronic Blender comes with a

dripless pour spout and touchpads that wipe clean

in an instant.

7. Heavy-Duty Motor Base

is so sturdy and stable, it will not “walk” on

your counter – even during ice crushing! The

motor is strong enough to handle all blending

tasks, including crushing ice without liquid,

and is backed by a three year limited warranty.

8. 5-Speed Touchpad Control

with Indicator Lights

8b.

8a.

is easy to use, read and clean. Five speeds give

you great versatility—use low speeds for

delicate blending all the way up to high

speeds for cheese, garlic, or lemon zest.

The red LED lights clearly indicate what

blender speed you are using.

11.

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5. Push the cover onto the top of the blender jar.

Push the measured pour lid into the cover.

motor base, plug the Cuisinart SmartPower

USE AND CARE

Electronic Blender into an electrical outlet.

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.

2. Add all necessary ingredients to the blender

jar, and replace the cover. You may add

ASSEMBLY

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To use your Cuisinart SmartPower Electronic

Blender, begin by assembling the blender jar.

additional 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.

7. Plug in power cord. Your blender is now

ready to be used.

1. Turn the blender jar (a) upside down, and

place it flat on a sturdy surface.

HELPFUL REMINDERS

2. Position the rubber gasket (b) on the round

opening on the bottom of the blender jar.

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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.

Note: Add liquid ingredients first, then follow

with solid ingredients. This will provide more

consistent blending and prevent unnecessary

stress on the motor.

3. Turn the cutting assembly (c) upside down,

and place the blade end in the blender

jar opening.

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Cover should always be in place while the

unit is ON.

Tip: Liquid ingredients can be measured in the

measured pour lid, using the measurement marking.

Solid ingredients can be added by simply dropping

them through the fill area into the blender jar.

Replace the measured pour lid after adding ingredients.

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 blender jar is assembled,

turn right side up.

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.

Note: To remove blender jar cover, lift edge of cover

upwards. Lifting measured pour lid will not

remove cover.

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Boiling liquid or solid frozen foods (with the

exception of ice cubes or 1/2" pieces of

frozen fruit) should never be placed in the

blender jar.

3. TO START BLENDING: press the ON

button. The red ON LED light will flash,

indicating that the blender is turned on but no

speed has been selected.

(d)

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Do not place ice, frozen foods or very cold

liquids into a blender jar which has come

directly from a hot dishwasher.

Stir

Pulse

Ice Crush

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.

(c)

Liquefy

Chop

Off

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Follow “Cleaning and Maintenance”

instructions on page 6 prior to your first use.

4. PRESS THE DESIRED BLENDING

SPEED: both the ON indicator light and

the activated speed indicator light will glow.

Now the blender will 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.

(b)

(a)

OPERATION

1. Place the motor base of your Cuisinart

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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

5. TO STOP THE BLENDING PROCESS:

re-press the activated speed button. The

blending process will stop. The red ON

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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 button. The blender can be

completely deactivated and stopped at any

speed by pushing the OFF button. You will

need to press the ON button again to

continue blending.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

To Activate Blender

To Begin Blending

To Change Speeds

To Pulse

Press ON- The blender is in ON Mode.

Press desired speed button.

In ON mode press PULSE, then press and

release desired speed button as needed.

In ON mode, press and release ICE

CRUSH button as needed.

Press OFF button.

6. PULSE MODE: while the blender is turned

ON, you can create 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

To Crush Ice

To Stop Blending (and Deactivate Blender)

To Stop Blending (in Pulse or ICE CRUSH

Mode)

Release button.

desired speed button. Repeat as desired. You

determine the duration of each pulse. While

pulsing, all indicator lights (the ON, the

To Stop Blending in Stir, Chop,

or Liquefy Mode

Press speed button again. This will return the

blender to ON mode. Press OFF button to turn

blender OFF.

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.

SPEED SELECTION GUIDE

Refer to this guide to choose the best speed for desired result.

Ingredient/Recipe

Speed

Result

Reconstituting frozen

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7. TO CRUSH ICE: the SmartPower

orange juice concentrate

Stir

Chop

Smooth and full-bodied

Thick and creamy

Desired consistency

Coarse to fine

Electronic 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

Mayonnaise

Salad dressings

Nuts

Whipping cream

Bread Crumbs

Grating citrus zest

Milk shakes

Baby food

Health drinks

Frozen cocktails

Grinding hard cheese

Spices

Chop

Thick topping

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 7 for more details.

Chop

Uniformly fine

Liquefy

Ice Crush

Uniformly fine

Smooth and creamy

Thick and slushy

Coarse to fine

8. 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

OFF THE BLENDER. Replace the cover

and measured pour lid and continue

Coarse to fine

Snowy

Ice

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blending, if necessary. Make sure spatula is not

inside the blender jar before blending.

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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When chopping fresh herbs, garlic, onion,

zest, bread crumbs, nuts, spices, etc., make

sure the blender jar and cutting assembly are

completely dry.

9. WHEN FINISHED BLENDING: press

the OFF button, and unplug the blender

from the electrical outlet. Never remove the

blender jar from the motor base until

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If food tends to stick to the sides of the blender

jar when blending, pulse in short bursts.

pressing the OFF button. 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.

DOS AND DON’T WHEN USING

YOUR BLENDER ^S

Pulses should be short bursts. Space the pulses

so the blades stop rotating between pulses.

DO:

DON’T:

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Make sure the electrical outlet is rated at the

same voltage as that stated on the bottom of

the blender motor base.

Don’t store food or liquids in your

blender jar.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

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Don’t place cutting assembly and locking

ring onto motor base without the blender

jar attached.

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Always unplug your Cuisinart SmartPower

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Always use the blender on a clean, sturdy and

dry surface.

Electronic Blender from the electrical outlet

before cleaning. The blender is made of

Always add liquid ingredients to the blender jar

first, then add remaining ingredients. This will

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Blender will not mash potatoes, knead

dough, or beat egg whites.

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.

ensure that ingredients are uniformly mixed

Don’t remove blender jar while unit is ON.

Keep the blender jar cover on the blender

jar while blending.

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Cut most foods into cubes approximately

1/2" to 1" to achieve a more uniform result.

Cut all cheeses into pieces no larger than

1/2".

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.

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Don't twist locking ring from blender jar

when removing blender jar from motor base.

Simply lift blender jar from motor base.

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Use the measured pour lid to measure liquid

ingredients such as alcohol. Replace measured

pour lid after ingredients have been added.

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Don’t overprocess foods. Blender will achieve

most desired results in seconds, not minutes.

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.

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.

CAUTION: Handle the cutting assembly

carefully. It is SHARP and may cause injury.

Do not attempt to remove blades from

cutting assembly.

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Place cover firmly on blender. Never operate

the blender without cover.

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Don’t use any utensil inside the blender jar

while the motor is ON.

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.

Make sure locking ring is tightly attached to

blender jar.

Don’t use any container or accessories not

recommended by Cuisinart. Doing so may

result in injury.

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Always remove locking ring, cutting

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.

assembly, and rubber gasket before cleaning.

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Don’t place hands inside the blender jar

when blender is plugged in.

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.

Don’t add boiling liquids or frozen foods

(except ice cubes or 1/2" pieces of frozen fruit)

to glass blender jar. Boiling liquids should cool

for 5 minutes before being placed in blender jar.

Tip: You may wish to clean your blender cutting

assembly as follows: Squirt a small amount of

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Grinding Hard Cheese

RECIPE TIPS

FROZEN BEVERAGES

Cut cheese into 1/2" pieces. Blend on Liquefy for

30 seconds. Turn blender OFF. For best results,

grind no more than 3 ounces of cheese at a time.

You’ll find many easy ways to prepare savory,

FROZEN CRANBERRY-ORANGE

MIMOSAS

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healthful meals with your Cuisinart SmartPower

Electronic Blender. 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

Grinding Spices

Makes ten servings

For best results, blender jar and cutting assembly

must be clean and dry. Add 1/4-1/2 cup of

spices/seeds/peppercorns to blender jar. Blend on

Liquefy for 30-35 seconds. Turn blender OFF.

cup cranberry juice cocktail, chilled

cup orange juice, chilled

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crushing power of the SmartPower Electronic

Blender, you’ll also be able to make delicious

frozen drinks.

1-1/2 cups ice cubes

Whipping Cream

bottle (750 ml) brut champagne, chilled

Whip 1 cup of cream (whipping or heavy cream)

at a time. Blend on Chop, and process for 45-60

seconds or until creamy and smooth. If making

sweetened cream, add sugar after 10 seconds.

Turn blender OFF. Makes about 1 cup.

Place cranberry juice, orange juice, and ice cubes

in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on

blender jar. Turn blender ON and process on

Liquefy until thick and frothy, about 30-40

seconds. Turn blender OFF.

RECIPE TIPS:

Chopping Nuts

Pulse 1/2 cup of nuts (shells removed) on Chop

4-5 times. Turn blender OFF; scrape blender jar

with spatula. Turn blender ON and pulse on Chop

2-3 times. Turn blender OFF. Do not pulse as

many times for more coarsely chopped results. For

best results, process no more than 1 cup at a time.

Puréeing Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Pour 1/3 cup juice mixture into each champagne

glass. Top with chilled champagne.

Serve immediately.

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 15-20 seconds. Turn blender OFF.

Drain in fine strainer if desired. Makes about 1/2

cup of puréed tomatoes.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 32 (0% from fat) • carbo. 8g • prot. 0g • fat 0g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 14mg

Bread, Cookie or Cracker Crumbs

For best results, use day old bread (drier bread

works best). Break bread slices into 1/2" pieces,

and process no more than 1 cup of pieces at a

time on Chop for 5-10 seconds. Crackers and

cookies should also be broken into 1/2" pieces;

process 1 cup at a time on Chop for 10-15

seconds. Turn blender OFF.

FROZEN FRUIT DAIQUIRI

Makes five 4-ounce servings

RECIPES

ounces frozen limeade concentrate, thawed

ounces light rum

Before following any of these Cuisinart recipes,

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make sure the SmartPower Electronic

Crushing Ice

cups ice cubes

Blender is properly assembled. Follow the

"Assembly" directions on page 4 of this

instruction booklet for correct blender

assembly procedure.

Add up to 10 large ice cubes to blender jar.

Press the Ice Crush Button, using short bursts,

10 times or until cubes are the consistency

of snow. Turn blender OFF. Do not pulse as

many times if coarsely chopped ice is desired.

cup ripe fruit, cut into 1" 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.

Grating Citrus Zest

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 90 (0% from fat) • carbo. 13g • prot. 0g • fat 0g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 3mg

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 15-20 seconds. Turn blender OFF.

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FROZEN DAIQUIRI

Makes four 4-ounce servings

PIÑA COLADA

Makes two 6-ounce servings

1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice

CHOCOLATE MILK SHAKE

Makes two 8-ounce servings

cup 2% milk

scoop (4 ounces) vanilla ice cream

tablespoons chocolate syrup

ounces frozen limeade concentrate, thawed

ounces light rum

cups ice cubes

ounces sweetened cream of coconut

ounces dark rum

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place

cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and process

on Liquefy until smooth and creamy, about 25-30

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.

cup 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.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 105 (0% from fat) • carbo. 14g • prot. 0g • fat 0g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 4mg

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 243 (41% from fat) • carbo. 29g • prot. 7g

fat 11g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 34mg • sod. 127mg

Calories 143 (25% from fat) • carbo. 10g • prot. 1g • fat 4g

sat. fat 2g • chol. 11mg • sod. 17mg

RUM AND ORANGE FREEZE

Variation:

Makes four 4-ounce servings

For a strawberry milk shake, substitute

MILK SHAKES/FRAPPES

strawberry syrup and strawberry ice cream.

cup orange juice

1-1/2 ounces dark rum

cup ice cubes

ORANGE CREAMSICLE

Makes one 12-ounce serving

3/4 cup skim milk

CAPPUCCINO SHAKE

Makes four 8-ounce servings

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.

Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and

process on Liquefy until slushy, about 30 seconds.

Turn blender OFF. Serve immediately.

cup espresso coffee or strong coffee

1/2 cup half-and-half

1/4 cup sugar*

scoops (8 ounces) orange sherbet

tablespoons instant non-fat dry milk

cup ice cubes

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 45 (0% from fat) • carbo. 6g • prot. 0g • fat 0g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg

ground cinnamon

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.

Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON

and process on Liquefy until smooth, about 30

seconds. Turn blender OFF. Serve immediately.

Place all ingredients except cinnamon in blender jar in

order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender

ON and process on Liquefy until smooth, about 25-

30 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Pour into glasses,

and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve immediately.

MARGARITA

Makes four 4-ounce servings

1/2 cup lime juice

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 396 (9% from fat) • carbo. 76g • prot. 14g • fat 4g

sat. fat 3g • chol. 20mg • sod. 265mg

ounces tequila

tablespoon sugar

cups ice cubes

* Use less sugar (about 3 tablespoons) if less

sweetness is desired.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 87 (31% from fat) • carbo. 14g • prot. 1g • fat 3g

sat. fat 2g • chol. 11mg • sod. 14mg

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.

Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and

process on Liquefy until slushy, about 45-60

seconds. Turn blender OFF. Serve immediately.

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.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 94 (0% from fat) • carbo. 6g • prot. 0g • fat 0g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 4mg

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ICE CREAM SODA

Makes two 12-ounce servings

SMOOTHIES

DIPS/SPREADS/APPETIZERS

ALL-FRUIT SMOOTHIE

For best results when blending fresh herbs, garlic

etc., the herbs, blender jar and cutting assembly

must be dry and clean.

cup 2% milk

Makes six 6-ounce servings

1/3 cup orange juice

scoop (4 ounces) vanilla ice cream

tablespoons chocolate syrup

cup ginger ale

HUMMUS

cup cantaloupe, cut into 1" pieces

cup green or red seedless grapes

cup canned pineapple chunks, drained

Makes 2-1/4 cups

1/2 cup lemon juice

Place milk, ice cream, and chocolate syrup in

blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender

jar. Turn blender ON and process on Liquefy

until smooth and creamy, about 40-45 seconds.

Turn blender OFF. Divide ginger ale into two

tall glasses (about 14-16 ounces each). Add ice

cream mixture, and stir gently. Serve immediately.

cups canned, cooked garbanzo beans,

drained, reserve 2 tablespoons liquid

cup navel orange segments, cut into

1" pieces

medium garlic cloves, peeled, quartered

tablespoons tahini (optional)

cup strawberries, cut into 1" pieces

medium banana, cut into 1" pieces

cup ice cubes

1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 287 (34% from fat) • carbo. 40g • prot. 7g

fat 11g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 34mg • sod. 136mg

teaspoons salt

Layer the ingredients in the blender jar in the

order listed. Do not pack fruit tightly into blender

jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON

and process on Liquefy until smooth, about

30-40 seconds. Turn blender OFF.

Note: The riper the fruit, the sweeter the smoothie.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 92 (0% from fat) • carbo. 22g • prot. 1g • fat 0g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg

teaspoon chopped parsley

Place lemon juice, garbanzo beans, reserved liquid,

garlic, tahini, olive oil and salt in blender jar in order

listed. Place cover on blender 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

25-30 seconds until smooth. Turn blender OFF.

Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with parsley.

Serve at room temperature.

MOCHA SHAKE

Makes one 12-ounce serving

teaspoon instant coffee crystals

tablespoon hot water

1/2 cup 2% milk

scoops (8 ounces) vanilla low-fat frozen

yogurt or vanilla ice milk

BANANA-PINEAPPLE FREEZE

Makes two 8-ounce servings

tablespoons chocolate syrup

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:

Calories 40 (27% from fat) • carbo. 6g • prot. 1g

fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 69mg

cup unsweetened pineapple juice

Dissolve coffee crystals in hot water, and place in

blender jar. Add remaining ingredients in order

listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON

and process on Liquefy until smooth, about 25-30

seconds. Turn blender OFF. Serve immediately.

1/2 medium banana, cut into 1" pieces

1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk

cup ice cubes

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.

Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and

process on Liquefy until smooth, about 25-30

seconds. Turn blender OFF. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 479 (28% from fat) • carbo. 71g • prot. 15g

fat 15g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 43mg • sod. 255mg

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 152 (0% from fat) • carbo. 32g • prot. 6g • fat 0g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 3mg • sod. 87mg

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MINTED YOGURT SAUCE

Makes two cups

SPICY CRABMEAT DIP

Makes 1-3/4 cups

1/3 cup milk

Place cilantro, garlic, scallion, chili, salt, and chili

powder in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar.

Turn blender ON and pulse on Stir until coarsely

chopped, about 5-6 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.

cups low-fat vanilla yogurt

tablespoon sugar

cup low-fat sour cream

tablespoons fresh mint leaves

1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise

Place ingredients in blender jar. Place cover on

blender jar. Turn blender ON and process on

Liquefy until well blended, about 10-15 seconds.

Turn blender OFF. Serve chilled with fresh fruit.

can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained (about 3/4

cup)

tablespoon fresh chopped chives

1-1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish

1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:

Calories 16 (0% from fat) • carbo. 3g • prot. 1g • fat 0g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 8mg

Tip: To prevent browning, bury avocado pit in

the center of the mixture for serving or storage.

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.

Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and

process on Liquefy until well blended, about 20-

25 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Scrape blender

jar with a spatula. Turn blender ON and process

an additional 20-25 seconds until well combined.

Turn blender OFF. Refrigerate 1-2 hours before

serving to develop flavor.

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:

Calories 39 (69% from fat) • carbo. 2g • prot. 1g • fat 3g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 30mg

Variation:

Substitute fruit flavored yogurt.

SAUCES/DRESSINGS/

VINAIGRETTES

MEXICAN SALSA CRUDA

Makes two cups

CHOCOLATE SAUCE

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:

Calories 34 (53% from fat) • carbo. 2g • prot. 2g • fat 2g

sat. fat 1g • chol. 15mg • sod. 91mg

28-ounce can plum tomatoes, drained

Makes six tablespoons

1/4 cup cilantro leaves

1-ounce squares semisweet chocolate,

each broken into 8 pieces

jalapeño peppers, halved, seeded, cut into

1/2" pieces

CHUNKY GUACAMOLE

1-1/2 teaspoons sugar

small onion, peeled, cut into 1/2" pieces

teaspoon fresh lime juice

teaspoon salt

Makes 1-1/2 cups

1/4 cup boiling water, cooled for 5 minutes

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Place chocolate and sugar in blender jar. Place

cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and

process on Liquefy until coarsely chopped, about

10-15 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.

medium garlic clove, peeled, quartered

small scallion, trimmed, cut into 1" pieces

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.

Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and

pulse on Chop 5-6 times until coarsely chopped.

Turn blender OFF. Allow to sit for 1-2 hours to

develop flavor. Drain before serving if a thicker

salsa is desired.

1/2 small green chili, seeded and quartered

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:

Calories 8 (0% from fat) • carbo. 2g • prot. 0g • fat 0g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 76mg

tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:

Calories 85 (53% from fat) • carbo. 9g • prot. 1g • fat 5g

sat. fat 3g • chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg

small plum tomato, cut into 1/2" pieces

small ripe avocados, peeled, pits removed,

cut into 1/2" pieces

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NONFAT HERBED SALAD DRESSING

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place

cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and process

on Liquefy until coarsely chopped, about 10-15

seconds. Turn blender OFF. Transfer to skillet or

saucepan; simmer over medium-low heat, stirring

occasionally, until thick, about 20-30 minutes.

Place raspberries and sugar in blender jar. Place

cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and pulse

5 times on Liquefy, then run continuously on

Liquefy until smooth, about 10 seconds. Turn

blender OFF. Strain mixture through a fine sieve.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Serve over ice cream or cheesecake.

Makes one cup

cup fresh parsley

small shallot, peeled and quartered

1-1/2 tablespoons fresh dill weed

Note: Liquefy 20-25 seconds for a smoother sauce.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 57 (16% from fat) • carbo. 10g • prot. 2g • fat 1g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 312mg

tablespoon celery seed

tablespoon fresh cilantro

tablespoon fresh oregano

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 52 (0% from fat) • carbo. 13g • prot. 0g • fat 0g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

CLASSIC MAYONNAISE WITH

COOKED EGGS

PESTO SAUCE

Makes eight 1-ounce servings

1/3 cup skim milk

Heating eggs to 160º F, and holding them there

for a moment sanitizes them to kill salmonella

bacteria.

ounces Parmesan cheese, cut into

1/2" pieces

1/2 cup nonfat yogurt

tablespoon fresh lemon juice

tablespoon Dijon mustard

tablespoon balsamic vinegar

small garlic cloves, peeled and quartered

Makes 1 cup

3/4 cup olive oil

large egg

cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed

large egg yolk

Place parsley, shallot, dill, celery seed, cilantro,

oregano, pepper, and salt in the blender jar. Place

cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and pulse on

Stir until coarsely chopped, about 5 times. Turn

blender OFF. Scrape blender 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 15-20

seconds. Turn blender OFF. Store in the

1/2

teaspoon sugar

1/4 cup pine nuts

teaspoon flour

Place cheese in blender jar. Place cover on blender

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 and add reserved cheese; blend on Liquefy

until combined, about 45-50 seconds. Turn

blender OFF. Pesto may be stored in refrigerator,

in an airtight container, for up to 5 days. It also

freezes well.

tablespoon white wine vinegar

1-1/4 teaspoons dry mustard

1/2

1/4

2/3

teaspoon salt

teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

cup (6 ounces, 175 ml) vegetable oil

Have ready a pie plate filled with ice cubes and

cold water. Place the whole egg, egg yolk, sugar

and flour in the blender jar. Place cover on

blender jar and press “On” button. Process on stir

until combined, about 5 seconds. Transfer to a

7-inch nonstick skillet. Wash the blender jar,

blade and lid with hot water and soap; dry.

refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:

Calories 12 (0% from fat) • carbo. 2g • prot. 1g • fat 0g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 71mg

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 262 (89% from fat) • carbo. 2g • prot. 5g • fat 26g

sat. fat 5g • chol. 8mg • sod. 202mg

TOMATO SAUCE

Makes four 2-ounce servings

Over medium heat, using a heat-proof scraper,

stir the egg mixture until it thickens to the consis-

tency of a thin custard, about 1 to 1-1/2 minutes.

Stir for 1/2 minute longer, then remove the pan

from the heat and place it in the prepared ice

water bath, stirring the egg mixture until it is

cool.

RASPBERRY SAUCE

28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, drained

Makes eight 1-ounce servings

medium shallots, peeled, cut into

1/2" pieces

ounces frozen raspberries, thawed,

at room temperature (about 1-1/2 cups)

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon sugar

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Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:

Calories 17 (53% from fat) • carbo. 1g • prot. 1g • fat 1g

sat. fat 1g • chol. 3mg • sod. 96mg

Add the cooled egg mixture to the blender jar

along with the vinegar, dry mustard, salt, and

pepper. Process on Stir to blend, about 15 sec-

onds. With the machine running on Stir, add the

2/3 cup of the oil in a very slow, steady stream,

taking about 2 minutes. Hold the measured pour

lid over the opening while adding the oil to pre-

vent splattering. The mayonnaise will thicken

gradually. Stop processing once all the oil has

been added and the mixture is emulsified. Chill

for one hour or longer before serving for a thick-

er mayonnaise. Store in an airtight container in

the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

chopped, about 10 seconds. Add remaining ingredients

in order listed, and blend on Stir until combined,

about 15-20 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Store in

refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

CHOLESTEROL-FREE MAYONNAISE

Makes 2/3 cup

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:

Calories 126 (100% from fat) • carbo. 0g • prot. 0g

fat 14g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg • sod. 56mg

1/2 cup liquid egg substitute

tablespoons red wine vinegar

tablespoon vegetable oil

teaspoon dry mustard

BABY FOOD

PURÉED SQUASH

Makes four 2-ounce servings

1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper

1/8 teaspoon salt

medium acorn squash (about 1-1/4 pounds)

1/4 cup water

Variation: Cholesterol-Free Mayonnaise

2/3 cup vegetable oil

Cut squash in half, and remove seeds. Place in a

microwave-safe dish with 2 tablespoons of water, cover

with plastic wrap, and cook at 100% power until soft,

about 12-14 minutes. Allow to cool, and scrape out

pulp with a spoon. (There will be about 1-1/2 cups

pulp.) Place water and pulp in blender jar in that order.

Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and

blend on Liquefy until smooth, about 15-20 seconds.

Turn blender OFF. Scrape blender jar with a spatula.

Turn blender ON and blend on Liquefy for 10-15

more seconds. Turn blender OFF. Store in an airtight

container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze

in individual portions for up to 2 months.

Substitute 1/2 cup pasteurized liquid egg sub-

stitute for the egg and egg yolk. Omit the

cooking/cooling steps.

Place egg substitute, vinegar, 1 tablespoon vegetable

oil, mustard, pepper and salt in the blender jar. Place

cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and process on

Stir until blended, about 5 seconds. With blender

running on Stir, lift the measured pour lid, and add

the 2/3 cup oil in a slow, steady stream. Hold the

measured pour lid over the opening while adding the oil to

prevent splatter. The mayonnaise will thicken and

emulsify as the oil is added. Turn blender OFF. For a

thicker mayonnaise, chill for one hour before serving.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon of Classic

Mayonnaise:Calories 93 (96% from fat) • carbo. 0g

prot. 1g • fat 10g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 27mg • sod. 77mg

LOW-FAT BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

Makes one cup

cup fresh parsley

1/3 cup skim milk

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:

Calories 66 (94% from fat) • carbo. 0g • prot. 1g • fat 7g

sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 22mg

1/2 cup nonfat yogurt

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 38 (0% from fat) • carbo. 9g • prot. 1g • fat 0g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg

ounces blue cheese, in 1/2" pieces

tablespoon fresh lemon juice

tablespoon balsamic vinegar

CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE

OATMEAL WITH BANANAS

Makes eight 2-ounce servings

Makes 3/4 cup

1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

small garlic clove, peeled and quartered

1-1/2 cups milk

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons quick cooking oats

Place parsley in the blender jar. Place cover on

blender jar. Turn blender ON and pulse on Stir

until coarsely chopped, about 5 times. Add

remaining ingredients in order listed, and blend

on Stir until combined, about 15-20 seconds.

Turn blender OFF. Store in the refrigerator in

an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1/2 cup banana pieces,

in 1" pieces (about 1/2 of a small banana)

tablespoon Dijon mustard

Place milk in a small saucepan over medium heat

and warm for about 5 minutes (do not boil). Add

oats, and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, and

cook, stirring frequently, until oatmeal thickens,

about 1 minute.

1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper

1/8 teaspoon salt

Place garlic in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar.

Turn blender ON and process on Liquefy until finely

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CHICKEN WITH NOODLES

Makes twenty 2-ounce servings

Place oatmeal mixture and banana in blender jar.

Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and

blend on Liquefy until smooth, about 20-25

seconds. Turn blender OFF. Store in an airtight

container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Add

1-2 tablespoons of milk if the oatmeal thickens

too much during storage. Warm before serving.

1/2 teaspoon salt

vegetable oil cooking spray

1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast,

cut into 1" pieces

Place first eight ingredients, in order listed, in blender

jar (not vegetable oil cooking spray). Place cover on

blender jar. Turn blender ON and blend on Liquefy

for 10 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Scrape blender jar

with a spatula. Turn blender ON and blend on Liquefy

for an additional 15-20 seconds. Turn blender OFF.

1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/2 cup egg pastina

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 67 (26% from fat) • carbo. 10g • prot. 3g • fat 2g

sat. fat 1g • chol. 5mg • sod. 23mg

1/2 cup frozen peas

Place chicken, broth, pastina and peas in a

medium saucepan. Cover; bring to a boil over

medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer,

partially covered, until chicken is cooked and pastina

is soft but not mushy, about 8-9 minutes. Remove

from heat, and cool for 5 minutes.

Coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with vegetable

oil cooking spray, and heat over medium heat. Pour

batter in 4-inch circles. When pancakes start to

bubble, turn and brown the other side, about 45

seconds. Repeat with remaining batter, coating skillet

with vegetable oil cooking spray as necessary.

Variation:

Substitute other ripe fruits such as peaches,

pears, or fresh apricots.

Place chicken mixture in blender jar. Place cover

on blender jar. Turn blender ON and blend on

Liquefy until smooth, about 30 seconds. Turn

blender OFF. Scrape blender jar with a spatula.

Turn blender ON and continue blending on

Liquefy for 30 more seconds. Turn blender OFF.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator

for up to 1 week, or freeze in individual portions

for up to 2 months.

Nutritional analysis per pancake:

Calories 75 (36% from fat) • carbo. 9g • prot. 3g • fat 3g

sat. fat 1g • chol. 27mg • sod. 168mg

PURÉED PEACHES

Makes nine 2-ounce servings

medium peaches (about 6 ounces each),

peeled, pits removed, cut into 1" pieces

CUISINART CRÊPES

1/2 cup water

Makes sixteen crêpes (about 8-9" diameter)

1-2/3 cups warm water

Place peaches in a steamer basket in a medium

saucepan. Add enough water to be 1" deep in pan.

Cover tightly, and bring to a boil over medium-

high heat. Steam until peaches are soft but not

mushy, about 4-5 minutes. Replenish water if

necessary during steaming.

tablespoons softened butter, in 1" pieces

cup all-purpose flour

large eggs

Note: For a thinner consistency, add

1-2 tablespoons of milk.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 24 (0% from fat) • carbo. 3g • prot. 3g • fat 0g

teaspoon vanilla extract

Place water and steamed peaches in blender

jar in that order. Place cover on blender jar.

Turn blender ON and blend on Liquefy until

smooth, about 15-20 seconds. Turn blender

OFF. Scrape blender jar with a spatula.

Turn blender ON and blend on Liquefy for an

additional 10-15 seconds. Turn blender OFF.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator

for up to 1 week.

sat. fat 0g • chol. 7mg • sod. 17mg

1/2 teaspoon salt

vegetable oil cooking spray

BATTERS

Place first six ingredients, in order listed, into

blender jar (not vegetable oil cooking spray). Place

cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and blend

on Chop for 10 seconds. Turn blender OFF.

Scrape blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender

ON and continue blending on Chop until smooth,

about 5-10 seconds. Turn blender OFF.

BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

Makes sixteen 4-inch pancakes

1-1/2 cups buttermilk

large eggs

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 25 (0% from fat) • carbo. 6g • prot. 0g • fat 0g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Refrigerate in a covered container for 2 hours

before using. Store in an airtight container in the

refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir well before using.

tablespoons vegetable oil

tablespoon sugar

teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

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Coat a 9-1/2" nonstick skillet with vegetable oil

cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Pour 3

tablespoons batter into skillet, and swirl to coat bottom

of the pan evenly with a thin film. Cook about 1

minute on each side, or until lightly browned.

cups chicken stock or broth

cup half-and-half

SOUPS

COLD GAZPACHO

Makes five 6-ounce servings

teaspoons cornstarch

1-1/2 cups cold water

salt and white pepper to taste

cups tomato juice, divided

Reserve crêpes. Repeat with remaining batter, coating

pan with vegetable oil cooking spray as necessary.

rib celery, peeled, cut into 1" pieces

Place parsley in the blender jar. Place cover on

blender jar. Turn blender ON and pulse on Liquefy

until coarsely chopped, about 4-5 times. Reserve.

medium cucumber, peeled, cut in half

lengthwise, seeds removed, in 1" pieces

Serve with creamed chicken, fresh berries or

sautéed apples.

clove garlic, peeled, cut in 4 pieces

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium

heat. Add onion, and cook until soft but not

brown, about 2-3 minutes. Add asparagus, stock,

and all but 1 tablespoon of reserved parsley.

Cover; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Reduce heat to low and cook, partially covered,

until asparagus is tender, about 10-12 minutes.

Nutritional analysis per crêpe:

Calories 59 (46% from fat) • carbo. 6g • prot. 2g • fat 3g

sat. fat 2g • chol. 46mg • sod. 107mg

1/2 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded,

cut into 1" pieces

small jalapeño pepper, cut in half, seeds

removed, cut into 1/4" pieces

HONEY WHEAT WAFFLES

scallions, cut into 1" pieces

Makes six waffles (about 3 cups batter)

1-1/2 cups milk

medium tomatoes, seeds removed, each

cut into 8 pieces

Drain vegetables, being sure to reserve the cooking liquid.

Allow cooking liquid to cool 5 minutes. Add 1 cup of

the cooking liquid and half of the solids, in order

listed, to the blender jar. Place cover on blender jar.

Turn blender ON and blend on Liquefy until

smooth, about 25-30 seconds. Turn blender OFF.

Return the puréed vegetable mixture to the saucepan.

Repeat with remaining 1 cup liquid and vegetables.

Add remaining cooking liquid and half-and-half to

puréed vegetables in the saucepan; stir to combine.

Stir cornstarch into water, and add to soup. Cook,

stirring often, over medium heat, until soup thickens,

about 6-8 minutes. Do not boil. Adjust seasonings to

taste; garnish with remaining parsley, and serve.

large eggs

tablespoons lemon juice

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Place 1 cup tomato juice in blender jar. Add celery

and next six ingredients. Place cover on blender jar.

Turn blender ON and blend on Liquefy until

vegetables are medium-finely chopped, about 10-15

seconds. Turn blender OFF.

Place in a large serving bowl, and add remaining

1 cup tomato juice, lemon juice, and pepper;

stir to combine. Chill before serving.

tablespoons butter, melted

tablespoons honey

teaspoon baking powder

teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 85 (11% from fat) • carbo. 16g • prot. 3g • fat 1g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 511mg

Preheat waffle iron. Place ingredients in blender

jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar.

Turn blender ON and blend on Liquefy for

10 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Scrape blender

jar with spatula. Turn blender ON and continue

blending on Liquefy until smooth, about 10-15

seconds. Turn blender OFF.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 112 (64% from fat) • carbo. 7g • prot. 3g • fat 8g

sat. fat 5g • chol. 23mg • sod. 610mg

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP

Makes eight 6-ounce servings

POTATO-LEEK SOUP

Makes four 6-ounce servings

3/4 cup parsley leaves

Follow manufacturer’s instructions to bake waffles.

tablespoon margarine

tablespoons butter or margarine

small onion, cut into 1" pieces

Nutritional analysis per waffle:

Calories 239 (41% from fat) • carbo. 28g • prot. 7g

fat 11g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 96mg • sod. 419mg

medium leeks, whites only, sliced

horizontally and cut into 1" pieces

3/4 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1"

pieces

small onion, in 1" pieces

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sat. fat 2g • chol. 8mg • sod. 290mg

medium potatoes, peeled, in 1" pieces

until smooth, about 15 seconds. Turn blender OFF.

Serve chilled. Garnish with mint leaves.

1-3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/2 cup water

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

DESSERTS

*Use less sugar if the cantaloupe is naturally sweet.

ESPRESSO GRANITA

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 96 (0% from fat) • carbo. 20g • prot. 4g • fat 0g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 45mg

Makes six 1/2cup servings

cups hot espresso coffee

1/2 cup sugar

tablespoons chopped chives (optional)

CORN CHOWDER

Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over

medium heat. Add leeks and onion; sauté until soft

but not brown, about 5-8 minutes; stir occasionally.

Add potatoes, broth, and water; cover; bring to a boil

over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, and

simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are soft, about

10-15 minutes.

cup chilled coffee

Makes five 6-ounce servings

Combine espresso and sugar in a small bowl until

sugar dissolves. Pour into ice cube trays, and

freeze until solid, about 8 hours. Place chilled

coffee and 10 espresso cubes in blender jar.

Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and

blend on Liquefy until thick, about 20-30 seconds.

Turn blender OFF. Add remaining ice cubes.

Turn blender ON and blend until thick, about

20 seconds. Turn blender OFF.

Serve immediately in well chilled parfait cups.

Top with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 68 (0% from fat) • carbo. 17g • prot. 0g • fat 0g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg

tablespoon butter or margarine

medium leek, white only, washed,

cut into 1" pieces

medium onion, cut into 1/4" pieces

Drain vegetables, being sure to reserve the cooking liquid.

Allow cooking liquid to cool 5 minutes. Add half of

the cooking liquid and half of the solids to the

blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender

ON and blend on Liquefy until smooth, about 15-20

seconds. Turn blender OFF. Return the puréed

vegetable mixture to the saucepan. Repeat with

remaining liquid and vegetables and return vegetable

mixture to saucepan. Add salt and pepper; stir to

combine. Garnish with chopped chives, if desired.

celery ribs, peeled, sliced in 1/4" pieces

medium potato (about 9 ounces), peeled,

cut into 1/2" pieces

1-2/3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

bay leaf

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1-1/3 cups 2% milk

cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen;

thaw if frozen)

FRESH LEMON GRANITA

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 208 (17% from fat) • carbo. 38g • prot. 5g • fat 4g

sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 380mg

Makes eight 1/2cup servings

Divided salt and pepper to taste

cups sugar

cups water

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Add leek and onion; cook over medium heat for 3

minutes. Add celery, and sauté until soft, about 2

minutes. Add potato, broth, bay leaf, and thyme.

Cover; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce

heat to low, and cook, partially covered, until potato is

tender, about 8-10 minutes.

CREAMY CANTALOUPE SOUP

Makes five 6-ounce servings

1/2 cup orange juice

1-1/2 cups fresh lemon juice

(juice of about 6 lemons)

tablespoon grated lemon zest*

medium cantaloupe, seeds and peel

removed, cut into 1" pieces

cup nonfat plain yogurt

tablespoons sugar*

tablespoons port wine (optional)

tablespoons fresh mint leaves

Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan, and

bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to

low, and simmer until sugar dissolves, about 3-4

minutes. Cool completely**. When cool, add lemon

juice and zest; stir to combine. Pour into ice cube

trays, and freeze until solid, about 8 hours. Place 10

frozen cubes in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar.

Turn blender ON and press Ice Crush button 10

times or until ice is the consistency of snow. Continue

crushing 10 cubes at a time until all are crushed. Turn

Place milk and 1 cup corn kernels in blender jar. Place

cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and blend on

Liquefy until well combined, about 25-30 seconds.

Turn blender OFF. Add milk mixture and remaining

corn to saucepan. Season with salt and pepper, if

desired. Cook gently over low heat until heated

through. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Place orange juice and cantaloupe in blender jar. Place

cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and blend on

Liquefy until smooth, about 20-25 seconds. Add

yogurt, sugar, and wine (if using). Blend on Liquefy

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 208 (17% from fat) • carbo. 36g • prot. 7g • fat 4g

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blender OFF. Spoon into well chilled parfait cups and

about 30 seconds, the mixture will start to circulate in

the blender jar.) Turn blender OFF. Pour into

prebaked crust, and bake until firm, about 1 hour.

Cool completely on a wire rack, and then refrigerate

at least 6 hours before serving. Serve with raspberry

sauce (see page 11).

Nutritional analysis per serving (cheesecake only):

Calories 251 (39% from fat) • carbo. 24g • prot. 14g

fat 11g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 37mg • sod. 211mg

serve immediately.

* Zest is the colored part of the citrus rind. Do not use

the white pith. For best results, remove zest from the

lemon with a vegetable peeler.

** Place mixture in a covered container, and store in

the refrigerator overnight, or chill over an ice bath for

30 minutes.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 216 (0% from fat) • carbo. 54g • prot. 0g • fat 0g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg

WHIPPED CREAM

See Recipe Tips section, page 7.

LEMON RICOTTA CHEESECAKE

WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

BAKED ALMOND CUSTARD

Makes six servings

Makes eight servings (one 9" cheesecake)

large eggs

whole graham crackers

1-1/2 cups 2% milk

tablespoon cold butter, in 8 pieces

tablespoon sugar

cup evaporated skim milk

1/2

cup sugar

teaspoon almond extract

strips lemon zest, cut in half

1/2 cup liquid egg substitute

teaspoons finely chopped or slivered

almonds

tablespoons lemon juice

Preheat oven to 325°F. Add first five ingredients to

blender jar (not almonds). Place cover on blender jar.

Turn blender ON and blend on Chop until com-

bined, about 10 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Divide

mixture among six 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups,

filling each about 3/4 full. Top each with 1 teaspoon

almonds. Place ramekins in a 9" x 13" baking dish,

and add hot water to reach 1" up the sides of the

ramekins. Bake until a knife inserted in the center

comes out clean, about 1 hour. Remove ramekins

from water bath, and cool on a wire rack. Cover and

chill in the refrigerator before serving.

ounces part-skim ricotta cheese

1/2 cup sugar, divided

Preheat oven to 325°F. Cover the outside of 9"

springform pan with foil.

Break each graham cracker into 8 pieces and add to

blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender

ON and blend on Chop until crushed, about 10-15

seconds. Add butter and 1 tablespoon sugar; blend on

Chop until combined, about 10-15 seconds. Turn

blender OFF. Press mixture into bottom of pan,

and bake 10 minutes.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 181 (25% from fat) • carbo. 25g • prot. 9g • fat 5g

sat. fat 2g • chol. 112mg • sod. 111mg

Add lemon zest and 1 teaspoon sugar to clean and

dry blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn

blender ON and blend on Liquefy for 15-20

seconds. Add egg substitute and remaining

ingredients in the order listed; blend on Chop for

60-75 seconds. (It may look as if the ingredients are

not mixing; however, the blender is working. After

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need only supply proof of purchase and should

call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions.)

Please also be sure to include a return address,

daytime phone number, description of the product

defect, product serial number (stamped on bottom

of product base), and any other information

pertinent to the product’s return. Please pay by

check or money order.

the consumer will be responsible for the

reasonable cost of such service, repair,

replacement, or refund for nonconforming

products under warranty.

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California residents may also, at their preference,

return nonconforming products directly to

Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary, replacement

by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free

at 800-726-0190. Cuisinart will be responsible for

the cost of the repair, replacement, and shipping

and handling for such nonconforming products

under warranty.

This warranty supersedes all previous warranties

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on Cuisinart SmartPower 5-Speed Series

Electronic Blenders.

This warranty is available to consumers only.

You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart

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Your Cuisinart SmartPower 5-Speed

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SmartPower 5-Speed Series Electronic Blender

Electronic Blender has been manufactured to

strict specifications and has been designed for use

that was purchased at retail for personal, family, or

household use. Except as otherwise required

under applicable state law, this warranty is not

available to retailers or other commercial

purchasers or owners.

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with the Cuisinart SmartPower 5-Speed Series

Electronic Blender accessories and replacement

parts. These warranties expressly exclude any

defects or damages caused by accessories,

BEFORE RETURNING YOUR

CUISINART PRODUCT

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We warrant that your Cuisinart SmartPower

replacement parts, or repair service other than

those that have been authorized by Cuisinart.

These warranties do not cover any damage caused

by accident, misuse, shipment, or other than

ordinary household use. These warranties exclude

all incidental or consequential damages. Some

states do not allow the exclusion of or limitation

of incidental or consequential damages, so the

foregoing limitation may not apply to you.

If you are experiencing problems with your

5-Speed Series Electronic Blender will be free of

defects in material or workmanship under normal

home use for three years from the date of

original purchase.

Cuisinart product, we suggest that you call our

Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190

before returning the product for servicing. Often,

our Consumer Service Representatives can help

solve the problem without having the product

serviced. If servicing is needed, a Representative

can confirm whether the product is under warranty

and direct you to the nearest service location.

We suggest that you complete and return the

enclosed warranty registration card promptly to

facilitate verification of the date of original

purchase. However, return of the warranty

registration card is not a condition of this

warranty and does not eliminate the need for

the consumer to maintain the original proof

of purchase. In the event that you do not have

the proof of purchase date, the purchase date

for purposes of this warranty will be the date

of manufacture.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY

* Important: If the nonconforming product is to

be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s

Authorized Service Center, please remind the

servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at

1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is

properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with

the correct parts, and that the product is still

under warranty.

California law provides that for In-Warranty

Service, California residents have the option of

returning a nonconforming product (A) to the

store where it was purchased or (B) to another

retail store which sells Cuisinart products of the

If your blender should prove to be defective within

the warranty period, we will repair it (or, if we think

it necessary, replace it) without charge to you. To

obtain warranty service, please call our Consumer

Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190, or

write to:

same type. The retail store shall then, at its

choice, either repair the product, refer the

consumer to an independent repair facility,

replace the product, or refund the purchase price

less the amount directly attributable to the

consumer’s prior usage of the product. If either of

the above two options does not result in the

appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer

may then take the product to an independent

repair facility if service or repair can be

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SIZE: 216mm(W) x 178mm(H)

Total Pages : 20pcs

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Date: 11/02/04

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