INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET
S
MART
P
OWER
™
5-S
PEED
E
LECTRONIC
B
LENDER
CB-9 Series
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING.
2. To protect against the risk of electrical shock,
do not put motor base of blender in water or
other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
4. Always unplug from outlet when not in use,
before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning or removing contents from blender jar or
container.
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 where it can be inadvertently pulled on or
tripped over or touch hot surfaces, which might
damage the cord.
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, do not touch cutting assembly,
interfere with blade movement, or remove
blender jar cover. Accidentally touching a speed
button may activate the blender.
12. BLADES ARE SHARP.
HANDLE CAREFULLY.
13. To reduce the risk of injury, never place
cutting assembly on base unless the blender jar
is properly attached.
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 table top, where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over. Excess cord should be stored in
the cord storage area at the back of the blender
base, to avoid injury caused by the longer cord.
19. Wash the blender jar, cutting assembly,
locking ring, and cover before first use.
20. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE, DO
NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
21. WARNING: FLASHING LIGHT
INDICATES READY TO OPERATE. DO
NOT TOUCH BLADES.
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.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart
®
SmartPower
™
5-Speed Electronic Blender on a flat,
sturdy surface before unpacking. Remove More
Frozen Drinks book from top of Glass Box insert.
Next carefully remove glass insert box. Remove
glasses and set aside. Next remove instruction
booklet and other printed materials from top of
corrugated insert. Next remove the top corrugated
insert. Carefully lift blender base from box and set
aside. Remove the lower corrugated insert
containing the blender jar assembly. Use caution –
do not tip the jar when removing. 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. See the “Features and Benefits”
section of this booklet for a listing of all
blender parts.
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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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You have purchased a Cuisinart
®
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.
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
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
Dripless Pour Spout
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
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.
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
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.
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
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)
keeps countertop safe and neat by
conveniently storing excess cord.
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.
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8b.
8b.
USE AND CARE
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 blender jar is assembled,
turn right side up.
5.
Push the cover onto the top of the blender jar.
Push the measured pour lid into the cover.
6.
Place the blender jar on the motor base so
that the jar markings are facing you and the
handle is positioned to one side.
7.
Plug in power cord. Your blender is now
ready to be used.
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 1/2" pieces of
frozen fruit) should never be placed in the
blender jar.
•
Do not place ice, frozen foods or very cold
liquids into a blender jar which has come
directly from a hot dishwasher.
•
Do not place very hot liquids or foods into a
blender jar which has come directly from the
freezer. Boiling liquids should cool for 5
minutes before being placed in blender jar.
•
Follow “Cleaning and Maintenance”
instructions on page 6 prior to your first use.
OPERATION
1. Place the motor base of your Cuisinart
®
SmartPower
™
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
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.
Note: Add liquid ingredients first, then follow
with solid ingredients. This will provide more
consistent blending and prevent unnecessary
stress on the motor.
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:
To remove blender jar cover, lift edge of cover
upwards.
Lifting measured pour lid will not
remove cover.
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.
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.
5. TO STOP THE BLENDING PROCESS:
re-press the activated speed button. The
blending process will stop. The red ON
indicator light will continue to flash to let
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Stir
Chop
Liquefy
Pulse
Ice Crush
On
Off
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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.
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
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:
the SmartPower
™
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
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.
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
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 (and Deactivate Blender) Press OFF button.
To Stop Blending (in Pulse or ICE CRUSH Release button.
Mode)
To Stop Blending in Stir, Chop, Press speed button again. This will return the
or Liquefy Mode blender to ON mode. Press OFF button to turn
blender OFF.
SPEED SELECTION GUIDE
Refer to this guide to choose the best speed for 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 Chop Thick topping
Bread Crumbs Chop Uniformly fine
Grating citrus zest Liquefy Uniformly fine
Milk shakes Liquefy Smooth and creamy
Baby food Liquefy 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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blending, if necessary. Make sure spatula is not
inside the blender jar before blending.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
1/2" to 1" to achieve a more uniform result.
Cut all cheeses into pieces no larger than
1/2".
• 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 firmly on blender. Never operate
the blender without cover.
• 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 assemb
ly.
•
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 blending, pulse in short bursts.
• Pulses should be short bursts. Space the pulses
so the blades stop rotating between pulses.
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
dough, or beat egg whites.
• Don’t remove blender jar while unit is ON.
Keep the blender jar cover on the blender
jar while blending.
• Don't twist locking ring from blender jar
when removing blender jar from motor base.
Simply lift blender jar from motor base.
• Don’t overprocess foods. Blender will achieve
most desired results in seconds, not minutes.
• Don’t overload blender. If the motor stalls,
turn the blender OFF immediately, unplug
the unit, and remove a portion of the food,
then continue.
• Don’t use any utensil inside the blender jar
while the motor is ON.
• Don’t use any container or accessories not
recommended by Cuisinart. Doing so may
result in injury.
• Don’t place hands inside the blender jar
when blender is plugged in.
• Don’t add boiling liquids or frozen foods
(except ice cubes or 1/2" 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
You’ll find many easy ways to prepare savory,
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
crushing power of the SmartPower
™
Electronic
Blender, you’ll also be able to make delicious
frozen drinks.
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.
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.
Crushing Ice
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.
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 15-20 seconds. Turn blender OFF.
Grinding Hard Cheese
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.
Grinding Spices
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.
Whipping Cream
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.
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 15-20 seconds. Turn blender OFF.
Drain in fine strainer if desired. Makes about 1/2
cup of puréed tomatoes.
RECIPES
Before following any of these Cuisinart recipes,
make sure the SmartPower
™
Electronic
Blender is properly assembled. Follow the
"Assembly" directions on page 4 of this
instruction booklet for correct blender
assembly procedure.
FROZEN BEVERAGES
FROZEN CRANBERRY-ORANGE
MIMOSAS
Makes ten servings
1 cup cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
1 cup orange juice, chilled
1-1/2 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
blender jar. Turn blender ON and process on
Liquefy until thick and frothy, about 30-40
seconds. Turn blender OFF.
Pour 1/3 cup juice mixture into each champagne
glass. Top with chilled champagne.
Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 32 (0% from fat) • carbo. 8g • prot. 0g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 14mg
FROZEN FRUIT DAIQUIRI
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" 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.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 90 (0% from fat) • carbo. 13g • prot. 0g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 3mg
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.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 105 (0% from fat) • carbo. 14g • prot. 0g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 4mg
RUM AND ORANGE FREEZE
Makes four 4-ounce servings
1 cup orange juice
1-1/2 ounces dark rum
1 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 30 seconds.
Turn blender OFF. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 45 (0% from fat) • carbo. 6g • prot. 0g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg
MARGARITA
Makes four 4-ounce servings
1/2 cup lime juice
4 ounces tequila
1 tablespoon sugar
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 45-60
seconds. Turn blender OFF. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 94 (0% from fat) • carbo. 6g • prot. 0g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 4mg
PIÑA COLADA
Makes two 6-ounce servings
1/2 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 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 143 (25% from fat) • carbo. 10g • prot. 1g • fat 4g
sat. fat 2g • chol. 11mg • sod. 17mg
MILK SHAKES/FRAPPES
ORANGE CREAMSICLE
Makes one 12-ounce serving
3/4 cup skim milk
2 scoops (8 ounces) orange sherbet
2 tablespoons instant non-fat dry milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 396 (9% from fat) • carbo. 76g • prot. 14g • fat 4g
sat. fat 3g • chol. 20mg • sod. 265mg
CHOCOLATE MILK SHAKE
Makes two 8-ounce servings
1 cup 2% milk
1 scoop (4 ounces) vanilla ice cream
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
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.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 243 (41% from fat) • carbo. 29g • prot. 7g
fat 11g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 34mg • sod. 127mg
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
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup sugar*
1 cup ice cubes
ground cinnamon
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.
* 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
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.
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ICE CREAM SODA
Makes two 12-ounce servings
1 cup 2% 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 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.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 287 (34% from fat) • carbo. 40g • prot. 7g
fat 11g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 34mg • sod. 136mg
MOCHA SHAKE
Makes one 12-ounce serving
1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals
1 tablespoon hot water
1/2 cup 2% 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 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
SMOOTHIES
ALL-FRUIT SMOOTHIE
Makes six 6-ounce servings
1/3 cup orange juice
1 cup cantaloupe, cut into 1" pieces
1 cup green or red seedless grapes
1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup navel orange segments, cut into
1" pieces
1 cup strawberries, cut into 1" pieces
1 medium banana, cut into 1" 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 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
BANANA-PINEAPPLE FREEZE
Makes two 8-ounce servings
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/2 medium banana, cut into 1" pieces
1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk
1 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 152 (0% from fat) • carbo. 32g • prot. 6g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 3mg • sod. 87mg
DIPS/SPREADS/APPETIZERS
For best results when blending fresh herbs, garlic
etc., the herbs, blender jar and cutting assembly
must be dry and clean.
HUMMUS
Makes 2-1/4 cups
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 cups canned, cooked garbanzo beans,
drained, reserve 2 tablespoons liquid
4 medium garlic cloves, peeled, quartered
4 tablespoons tahini (optional)
1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 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.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 40 (27% from fat) • carbo. 6g • prot. 1g
fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 69mg
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MINTED YOGURT SAUCE
Makes two cups
2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
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.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 16 (0% from fat) • carbo. 3g • prot. 1g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 8mg
Variation:
Substitute fruit flavored yogurt.
MEXICAN SALSA CRUDA
Makes two cups
1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
2 jalapeño peppers, halved, seeded, cut into
1/2" pieces
1 small onion, peeled, cut into 1/2" pieces
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
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.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 8 (0% from fat) • carbo. 2g • prot. 0g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 76mg
SPICY CRABMEAT DIP
Makes 1-3/4 cups
1/3 cup milk
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained (about 3/4
cup)
1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
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 34 (53% from fat) • carbo. 2g • prot. 2g • fat 2g
sat. fat 1g • chol. 15mg • sod. 91mg
CHUNKY GUACAMOLE
Makes 1-1/2 cups
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 medium garlic clove, peeled, quartered
1 small scallion, trimmed, cut into 1" pieces
1/2 small green chili, seeded and quartered
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small plum tomato, cut into 1/2" pieces
2 small ripe avocados, peeled, pits removed,
cut into 1/2" pieces
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.
Tip: To prevent browning, bury avocado pit in
the center of the mixture for serving or storage.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 39 (69% from fat) • carbo. 2g • prot. 1g • fat 3g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 30mg
SAUCES/DRESSINGS/
VINAIGRETTES
CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Makes six tablespoons
3 1-ounce squares semisweet chocolate,
each broken into 8 pieces
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup boiling water, cooled for 5 minutes
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.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 85 (53% from fat) • carbo. 9g • prot. 1g • fat 5g
sat. fat 3g • chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg
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NONFAT HERBED SALAD DRESSING
Makes one cup
1 cup fresh parsley
1 small shallot, peeled and quartered
1-1/2 tablespoons fresh dill weed
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup skim milk
1/2 cup nonfat 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 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
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
TOMATO SAUCE
Makes four 2-ounce servings
1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, drained
2 medium shallots, peeled, cut into
1/2" pieces
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
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.
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
PESTO SAUCE
Makes eight 1-ounce servings
3 ounces Parmesan cheese, cut into
1/2" pieces
3 small garlic cloves, peeled and quartered
3/4 cup olive oil
2 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
1/4 cup pine nuts
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.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 262 (89% from fat) • carbo. 2g • prot. 5g • fat 26g
sat. fat 5g • chol. 8mg • sod. 202mg
RASPBERRY SAUCE
Makes eight 1-ounce servings
12 ounces frozen raspberries, thawed,
at room temperature (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon sugar
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.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 52 (0% from fat) • carbo. 13g • prot. 0g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg
CLASSIC MAYONNAISE WITH
COOKED EGGS
Heating eggs to 160º F, and holding them there
for a moment sanitizes them to kill salmonella
bacteria.
Makes 1 cup
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon flour
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1-1/4 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
2/3 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.
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.
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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.
Variation: Cholesterol-Free Mayonnaise
Substitute 1/2 cup pasteurized liquid egg sub-
stitute for the egg and egg yolk. Omit the
cooking/cooling steps.
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
1 cup fresh parsley
1/3 cup skim milk
1/2 cup nonfat yogurt
2 ounces blue cheese, in 1/2" pieces
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
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.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 17 (53% from fat) • carbo. 1g • prot. 1g • fat 1g
sat. fat 1g • chol. 3mg • sod. 96mg
CHOLESTEROL-FREE MAYONNAISE
Makes 2/3 cup
1/2 cup liquid egg substitute
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
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:
Calories 66 (94% from fat) • carbo. 0g • prot. 1g • fat 7g
sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 22mg
CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE
Makes 3/4 cup
1 small garlic clove, peeled and quartered
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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
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.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 126 (100% from fat) • carbo. 0g • prot. 0g
fat 14g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg • sod. 56mg
BABY FOOD
PURÉED SQUASH
Makes four 2-ounce servings
1 medium acorn squash (about 1-1/4 pounds)
1/4 cup water
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.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 38 (0% from fat) • carbo. 9g • prot. 1g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg
OATMEAL WITH BANANAS
Makes eight 2-ounce servings
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons quick cooking oats
1/2 cup banana pieces,
in 1" pieces (about 1/2 of a small banana)
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.
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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.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 67 (26% from fat) • carbo. 10g • prot. 3g • fat 2g
sat. fat 1g • chol. 5mg • sod. 23mg
Variation:
Substitute other ripe fruits such as peaches,
pears, or fresh apricots.
PURÉED PEACHES
Makes nine 2-ounce servings
4 medium peaches (about 6 ounces each),
peeled, pits removed, cut into 1" pieces
1/2 cup 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.
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.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 25 (0% from fat) • carbo. 6g • prot. 0g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg
CHICKEN WITH NOODLES
Makes twenty 2-ounce servings
1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast,
cut into 1" pieces
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup egg pastina
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.
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.
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
sat. fat 0g • chol. 7mg • sod. 17mg
BATTERS
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
Makes sixteen 4-inch pancakes
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil cooking spray
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.
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.
Nutritional analysis per pancake:
Calories 75 (36% from fat) • carbo. 9g • prot. 3g • fat 3g
sat. fat 1g • chol. 27mg • sod. 168mg
CUISINART CRÊPES
Makes sixteen crêpes (about 8-9" diameter)
1-2/3 cups warm water
3 tablespoons softened butter, in 1" pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil cooking spray
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.
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.
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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.
Reserve crêpes. Repeat with remaining batter, coating
pan with vegetable oil cooking spray as necessary.
Serve with creamed chicken, fresh berries or
sautéed apples.
Nutritional analysis per crêpe:
Calories 59 (46% from fat) • carbo. 6g • prot. 2g • fat 3g
sat. fat 2g • chol. 46mg • sod. 107mg
HONEY WHEAT WAFFLES
Makes six waffles (about 3 cups batter)
1-1/2 cups milk
2 large eggs
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions to bake waffles.
Nutritional analysis per waffle:
Calories 239 (41% from fat) • carbo. 28g • prot. 7g
fat 11g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 96mg • sod. 419mg
SOUPS
COLD GAZPACHO
Makes five 6-ounce servings
2 cups tomato juice, divided
1 rib celery, peeled, cut into 1" pieces
1 medium cucumber, peeled, cut in half
lengthwise, seeds removed, in 1" pieces
1 clove garlic, peeled, cut in 4 pieces
1/2 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded,
cut into 1" pieces
1 small jalapeño pepper, cut in half, seeds
removed, cut into 1/4" pieces
4 scallions, cut into 1" pieces
2 medium tomatoes, seeds removed, each
cut into 8 pieces
2 tablespoons lemon juice
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.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 85 (11% from fat) • carbo. 16g • prot. 3g • fat 1g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 511mg
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
Makes eight 6-ounce servings
3/4 cup parsley leaves
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 small onion, cut into 1" pieces
3/4 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1"
pieces
3 cups chicken stock or broth
1 cup half-and-half
3 teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups cold water
salt and white pepper to taste
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.
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.
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.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 112 (64% from fat) • carbo. 7g • prot. 3g • fat 8g
sat. fat 5g • chol. 23mg • sod. 610mg
POTATO-LEEK SOUP
Makes four 6-ounce servings
1 tablespoon margarine
2 medium leeks, whites only, sliced
horizontally and cut into 1" pieces
1 small onion, in 1" pieces
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2 medium potatoes, peeled, in 1" pieces
1-3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
3 tablespoons chopped chives (optional)
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.
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.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 208 (17% from fat) • carbo. 38g • prot. 5g • fat 4g
sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 380mg
CREAMY CANTALOUPE SOUP
Makes five 6-ounce servings
1/2 cup orange juice
1 medium cantaloupe, seeds and peel
removed, cut into 1" pieces
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons sugar*
2 tablespoons port wine (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
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
until smooth, about 15 seconds. Turn blender OFF.
Serve chilled. Garnish with mint leaves.
*Use less sugar if the cantaloupe is naturally sweet.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 96 (0% from fat) • carbo. 20g • prot. 4g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 45mg
CORN CHOWDER
Makes five 6-ounce servings
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 medium leek, white only, washed,
cut into 1" pieces
1 medium onion, cut into 1/4" pieces
2 celery ribs, peeled, sliced in 1/4" pieces
1 medium potato (about 9 ounces), peeled,
cut into 1/2" pieces
1- 2/3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/3 cups 2% milk
2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen;
thaw if frozen)
Divided salt and pepper to taste
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.
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.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 208 (17% from fat) • carbo. 36g • prot. 7g • fat 4g
sat. fat 2g • chol. 8mg • sod. 290mg
DESSERTS
ESPRESSO GRANITA
Makes six 1/2 cup servings
2 cups hot espresso coffee
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup chilled coffee
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
FRESH LEMON GRANITA
Makes eight 1/2 cup servings
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1-1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
(juice of about 6 lemons)
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest*
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
blender OFF. Spoon into well chilled parfait cups and
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
LEMON RICOTTA CHEESECAKE
WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
Makes eight servings (one 9" cheesecake)
3 whole graham crackers
1 tablespoon cold butter, in 8 pieces
1 tablespoon sugar
4 strips lemon zest, cut in half
1/2 cup liquid egg substitute
6 tablespoons lemon juice
30 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.
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
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
WHIPPED CREAM
See Recipe Tips section, page 7.
BAKED ALMOND CUSTARD
Makes six servings
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 cup evaporated skim milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
6 teaspoons finely chopped or slivered
almonds
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.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 181 (25% from fat) • carbo. 25g • prot. 9g • fat 5g
sat. fat 2g • chol. 112mg • sod. 111mg
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THREE YEAR LIMITED
WARRANTY
This warranty supersedes all previous warranties
on Cuisinart
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SmartPower
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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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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.
We warrant that your Cuisinart
®
SmartPower
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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.
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.
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:
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To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your
return, please also enclose $10.00 for shipping and
handling of the product. (California residents
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
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pertinent to the product’s return. Please pay by
check or money order.
Your Cuisinart
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Electronic Blender has been manufactured to
strict specifications and has been designed for use
with the Cuisinart
®
SmartPower
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5-Speed Series
Electronic Blender accessories and replacement
parts. These warranties expressly exclude any
defects or damages caused by accessories,
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.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY
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
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
economically accomplished.* Cuisinart and not
the consumer will be responsible for the
reasonable cost of such service, repair,
replacement, or refund for nonconforming
products under warranty.
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.
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR
CUISINART
®
PRODUCT
If you are experiencing problems with your
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.
* 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.
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