Cuisinart SPB-6SS User's Manual
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1. 76mg fiber 2g TO FRUITTI SMOOTHIES Tofu is a great source of protein and a nice alternative to using dairy products in smoothies Change the fruits to suit your own taste Makes 48 ounces 2 cups mango chunks 1 inch pieces about 12 ounces 1 medium banana cut in 1 inch pieces 1 cup orange apple or other fruit juice 1 cup soy milk beverage 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup silken tofu cut into 1 inch pieces 2 cups frozen strawberries do not thaw Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed Select Liquefy and blend until smooth and creamy about 20 seconds Serve immediately or refrigerate Nutritional information per serving based on 6 servings Calories 135 18 from fat carb 25g pro 5g fat 2g sat fat Og chol Omg sod 10mg calc 63mg fiber 4g DULCE DE LECHE SHAKE Makes about 6 cups 3 cups vanilla bean or French vanilla ice cream 1 cups milk whole or reduced fat dulce de leche a very thick Spanish South American caramel sauce which can be found in well stocked grocery and specialty food markets Garnish Sugared pecans sliced fresh peach or strawberry For an adult dessert drink add bourbon rum brandy or liqueur such as amaretto or Frangelico about ounce per cup shake Place ice cream milk and dulce de leche in blender jar in that order Select Liquefy and blend until smooth creamy and homogenous about 30 40 seconds Serve in c2. Cut cheese into inch pieces remove all outer hard rind Place cheese in blender jar Select Chop or Mix Pulse to chop cheese 10 12 times and blend until desired grind is reached For best results grind no more than 3 4 ounces of cheese at a time Grinding Spices For best results blender jar and cutting assembly must be clean and dry Add 4 4 cup of spices seeds peppercorns to blender jar Select Chop and pulse 10 15 times Then blend continuously until desired texture is achieved Turn blender off Whipping Cream If possible chill blender jar and cutting assembly in refrigerator for 15 minutes Add 1 cup heavy or whipping cream to blender jar Cover jar Select Stir 1 second pulses 20 30 times until cream is thickened Do not overprocess bits of butter will begin to appear If desired add 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 2 teaspoons of vanilla or other flavoring Consistency with be that of a thickened but not fluffy whipped cream and is most appropriate for topping desserts or coffee drinks When using the Cuisinart SmartPower Classic Blender to pur e hot mixtures such as creamed soups and baby foods strain the solids from the liquid reserving the cooking liquid Then place the cooked solids in the blender jar along with to 1 cup of the reserved cooking liquid Use the Pulse to chop then blend until desired consistency pur e is reached Blending hot mixtures is often better done in several batches Allow hot fo
3. 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 pieces of frozen fruit to stainless blender jar Boiling liq uids should cool for 5 minutes before being placed in blender jar RECIPE TIPS The simple recipes that follow include some old Cuisinart favorites as well as some creative combinations that are sure to please your friends and family Thanks to the superior ice crushing power of the Cuisinart SmartPower Classic Blender you ll also be able to make delicious frozen drinks Chopping Nuts Place cup shelled nuts in the blender jar and cover blender Select Chop and pulse until desired chop is achieved Pulse fewer times for coarsely chopped nuts For best results process small amounts cup or less Bread Cookie or Cracker Crumbs Break or cut bread cookies or crackers into pieces inch or less in size For best bread results use day old bread drier bread works best Place bread cookie or cracker pieces in blende
4. cover and the measured pour lid Wash in warm soapy water rinse and dry thoroughly or place in upper rack of dishwasher The blender jar must be washed in warm soapy water and rinsed and dried thoroughly The blender jar can also be placed upside down in dishwasher Finally wipe the motor base clean with a damp cloth to remove any residue and dry thoroughly Never submerge the motor base in water or other liquid or place in a dishwasher Tip You may wish to clean your blender cutting assembly as follows Squirt a small amount of dishwashing liquid into assembled blender jar and fill halfway with warm water Select Mix and run for 30 seconds or as needed 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 e Cut most foods into approximately inch 1 3 cm to 1 inch 2 5 cm cubes to achieve a more uniform result Cut all cheeses into pieces no larger than 1 3 cm Use the measured pour lid to measure liquid ingre
5. lodged around the cutting assembly DO NOT USE SPATULA UNTIL YOU HAVE TURNED THE BLENDER OFF Replace the cover and measured pour lid and continue blending if necessary Make sure spatula is not inside the blender jar before blending 8 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 the blender is off Do not twist locking ring off 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 Classic 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
6. on Cuisinart SmartPower Classic 6 Speed Blenders This warranty is available to consumers only You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart SmartPower Classic 6 Speed Blender 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 Classic 6 Speed 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 Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor NJ 08520 To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return please also enclose 10 00 for
7. 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 When blender is in ON mode and LED lights are glowing do not touch cutting assembly interfere with blade movement or remove blender jar cover Accidentally touching a speed button may activate the blender BLADES ARE SHARP HANDLE CAREFULLY To reduce the risk of injury never place cutting assembly on base unless the blender jar is properly attached 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Always operate blender with the cover in place Never leave your blender unattended while running When blending HOT liquids remove measured pour lid center piece of cover to allow steam to escape Twist on locking ring firmly Injury can result if moving blades accidentally become exposed 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 Classic Blender near an electrical outlet Exercise care when using the longer cord to avoid entangling or tripping over the cord The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over Excess cord should be stored in the cord storage area at the back of the blender base
8. to avoid injury caused by the longer cord Wash the blender jar cutting assembly locking ring and cover before first use 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 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 1 Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart SmartPower Classic 6 Speed Blender on a flat sturdy surface before unpacking 2 Remove instruction booklet and other printed materials from top of corrugated insert Next remove the top corrugated insert 3 Carefully lift blender jar from box and set aside Be careful not to tip the jar when removing 4 Remove the lower corrugated insert containing the blender base To assemble the blender follow the Assembly instructions on page 4 of this instruction booklet Replace all corrugated inserts in the box and save the box for repackaging Before using for the first time Wash all parts according to the Cleaning and Maintenance section on page 6 of this booklet t
9. virgin olive oil cup vegetable oil Place the garlic in the blender jar and cover jar Select Mix Use the pulse to chop the garlic 5 times Add the mustard vinegar salt and pepper Turn the blender on and blend for 10 15 seconds With the blender running add the oils in a slow steady stream taking about 20 seconds then blend for 20 seconds longer until complete ly emulsified You may change the Basic Vinaigrette by using vinegar mustard or oil with different flavors Try using fresh lemon juice and a lit tle honey for a honey mustard vinaigrette Add fresh herbs sun dried tomatoes or pesto for other flavor changes Nutritional information per tablespoon Calories 109 97 from fat carb 1g pro 0g fat 12g sat fat 2g chol Omg sod 86mg calc 1mg fiber 0g ASIAN MANGO MARINADE This marinade complements both seafood and chicken It also can double as a sauce Makes 2 cups 1 small clove garlic 1 small shallot about ounce quartered 1 inch piece fresh ginger peeled and roughly chopped 1 small serrano chile pepper quartered seeds and stem removed 2 ripe medium mangoes 1 tablespoon mirin 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon lime zest 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro roughly chopped VA teaspoon kosher salt Place garlic shallot ginger and chile in the blender jar Select Chop then pulse 3 4 times to roughly chop Add remainin
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11. E E RECIPE BOOKLET Cuisina SMARTPOWER CLAssic 6 SPEED BLENDER SZ ESSENT 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 To protect against the risk of electrical shock do not put motor base of blender in water or other liquid Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children Unplug from outlet when not in use before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning or removing contents from blender jar Never put hands into the blender jar or container or handle the blades with appliance plugged in 5 Avoid contact with moving parts 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 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 10 11 12 13 Do not let cord hang over edge of counter or table or touch hot surfaces Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending to reduce the risk of
12. Remove and let cool on a rack while contin uing Lower the oven temperature to 350 F Place the eggs and remaining ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed cover the blender jar Select Chop and blend until smooth about 10 15 seconds Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared cookie crust Bake in the preheated 350 F oven for 55 60 minutes Center of the pie may appear slightly jiggly it will continue to set 17 as the pie cools Place the pie on a rack and cool completely before serving Refrigerate after completely cool Nutritional information per serving Calories 252 41 from fat carb 33g pro 5g fat 12g sat fat 4g chol 42mg sod 117mg calc 129mg fiber 2g QUICK BERRY SAUCE Makes 2 cups 12 ounces fresh or frozen thawed strawberries or raspberries 1 cup red berry preserves 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Place all ingredients in blender jar cover blender jar Select Pur e Blend until smooth and completely pur ed 20 30 seconds Strain mixture through a fine sieve to remove seeds discard seeds Store in an airtight container in refrigerator Serve with desserts pancakes or waffles Nutritional information per serving based on 8 servings Calories 128 0 from fat carb 33g pro 1g fat 09 sat fat Og chol Omg sod 5mg calc 14mg fiber 2g 18 LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY This warranty supersedes all previous warranties
13. am and cool to loosen skins at least 30 minutes Once cool peel the skins and remove seeds and discard Reserve cleaned peppers with peeled garlic cloves May store the peppers and garlic together in plastic food storage bag overnight in refrigerator Chop the remaining peppers into 1 inch pieces Heat butter and olive oil in a 3 quart saut pan over medium heat Add chopped shal lot and saut for about 2 minutes being careful not to pick up any color Add the chopped raw peppers and stir to coat with oil Reduce heat to low and cover Allow peppers to sweat over low heat for about 30 minutes until tender stirring occasional ly Remove lid from pan and increase heat slightly Add wine and stir until liquid is mostly evaporated about 2 minutes Add chicken stock bring to a simmer and reduce by half about 5 minutes Place the cooked peppers with the reserved roasted peppers discard garlic or reserve for later use in the blender jar Add salt and lemon juice Select Pur e and blend for about 30 seconds Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking Nutritional information per serving cup Calories 51 21 from fat carb 9g pro 2g fat 1g sat fat 0g chol 1mg sod 103mg calc 16mg fiber 2g THAI PEANUT SAUCE An addictive sauce traditionally used for chicken or beef satay also delicious spooned over steamed rice or saut ed vegetables Makes about 1 cup 1 serrano chili seeded and
14. asily by placing the smaller opening of the locking ring d on top of into position the cutting assembly Engage threads by twisting the locking 7 Heavy duty Motor Base ring clockwise until tightened Make sure locking ring is tightly Is so sturdy and stable it will not walk on your counter fastened to blender jar Once assembled turn the blender jar even during ice crushing right side up 5 Push the cover onto the top of the blender jar Push the meas 8 5 Speed Dial with Push button Controls ured pour lid into the cover a 5 Speed Dial Control 6 Place the blender jar on the motor base so that the jar mark Choose from 5 speeds that include stir chop mix pur e ings are facing you and the handle is positioned to one side and liquefy to blend ingredients to the desired consistency 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 off 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 inch 1 3 cm pieces of frozen fruit should never be placed i
15. calc 56mg fiber 2g ENTREES RICOTTA SPINACH PIE Somewhat like a crustless quiche Ricotta Spinach Pie can be served with Rustic Tomato Sauce as a simple supper entr e Makes 8 servings 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil VA ounce Asiago cheese cut into inch cubes slice white or wheat bread 4 ounce cut into 4 inch cubes teaspoon dry basil 4 large eggs 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves packed about 2 ounces washed and dried 3 cups lowfat ricotta cheese VA teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon freshly ground black or white pepper Preheat oven to 350 F Use a pastry brush to coat a 10 inch deep dish pie plate with olive oil and set aside Place Asiago cheese cubes in blender jar cover blender jar Set on Pur e and pulse 10 12 times to grind the cheese Remove and reserve Place bread cubes in blender jar pulse 5 10 times to grind add basil blend for 5 seconds Remove and reserve Place the eggs spinach ricotta reserved Asiago cheese salt and pepper in the blender jar Set on Liquefy and pulse 10 times then blend for 15 seconds use a spatula to scrape the sides of the blender jar Blend for an additional 15 20 seconds Pour the blended ricotta mixture into the prepared pie plate Sprinkle evenly with the reserved breadcrumbs Bake in the preheated 350 F oven for 45 50 minutes until the custard is set and the pie is puffed Remove and let rest for 5 10 minutes Cut into wedges to serve Top
16. ch 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 to ensure that the product is still under warranty 19 Cuisinart SAVOR THE GOOD LIFE 4 a em FD rl Coffeemakers Food Wafflemakers Toaster Ovens Cookware Ice Cream Processors Makers Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the kitchen easier than ever Try some of our other countertop appliances and cookware and Savor the Good Life www cuisinart com 2005 Cuisinart Cuisinart is a registered trademark of Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor NJ 08520 Printed in China 05CU26053 Any other trademarks or service marks referred to herein are the U IB 6
17. chop 10 15 pulses Add remaining ingredients in order listed including reserved cheese Cover blender jar blend on Liquefy until combined about 30 40 seconds Pesto may be stored in refrigerator in an airtight container After placing in container smooth over top and drizzle to cover surface with additional olive oil to keep from turning dark Stir oil in before using Nutritional information per serving 114 tablespoons Calories 116 87 from fat carb 1g pro 2g fat 12g sat fat 2g chol 3mg sod 45mg calc 61mg fiber 0g For spinach pesto teaspoon fennel seed 2 teaspoons dried basil when chopping the garlic Substitute 2 cups washed and dried baby spinach leaves for the basil HOT AND COLD SOUPS CREAMY TOMATO amp RED PEPPER BISQUE Makes 8 servings Preparation 15 minutes active 35 40 minutes total 1 teaspoon unsalted butter 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion 4 ounces peeled cut in inch pieces 1 rib celery 2 ounces cleaned cut in inch pieces 1 carrot 2 ounces peeled cut inch pieces 1 tablespoon white rice 1 teaspoon basil 2 cups fat free low sodium chicken or vegetable stock 2 cans 15 ounce recipe ready diced tomatoes with juices 2 roasted red peppers seeded teaspoon kosher salt 16 teaspoon white pepper cup half and half Heat the butter and olive oil in a 3 quart saucepan over medium low heat Add the o
18. d juices in the blender jar in this order Cover blender jar Select Liquefy and blend until smooth 20 30 seconds Serve immediately Serve in chilled glasses garnished with orange slices and fresh mint sprigs Nutritional analysis per serving Calories 135 3 from fat carb 35g pro 1g fat 0g sat fat Og chol Omg sod 5mg calc 23mg fiber 3g Note For a frapp with a kick substitute vodka or light rum for the white grape juice MOCHA FRAPPE Why go out for special coffee drinks when you can prepare them easily at home in your Cuisinart SmartPower Classic Blender Makes 2 servings 8 ounces espresso or double strength coffee chilled cup chocolate sauce 2 tablespoons flavored syrup vanilla hazelnut almond raspberry etc 15 ice cubes Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed Cover blender jar Select Liquefy and blend until smooth and slushy about 30 40 seconds Serve immediately in tall glasses Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream if desired Nutritional information per serving Calories 138 0 from fat carb 33g pro 1g fat 0g sat fat Og chol Omg sod 37mg calc 6mg fiber 0g For a creamy frapp add 2 tablespoons half and half or fat free half and half before blending May be prepared from instant espresso powder PINK GRAPEFRUIT BERRY SLUSHY Makes about 4 cups 2 cups pink grapefruit wedges peel pith seeds and me
19. dients such as alcohol Replace measured pour lid after ingredients have been added Use a rubber or plastic spatula as needed only when the blender is turned off Never use metal utensils as damage may occur to the blender jar or cutting assembly Place cover on firmly Always operate the blender with the cover on Make sure locking ring is tightly attached to blender jar Always remove locking ring cutting assembly and rubber gasket before cleaning When scraping the blender jar with a spatula remove the food from the sides of the blender jar and place food in the center of the blender jar over the cutting assembly When chopping fresh herbs garlic onion zest bread crumbs nuts spices etc make sure the blender jar and cutting assembly are completely dry Pulses should be short bursts Space the pulses so the blades stop rotating between pulses If food tends to stick to the sides of the blender jar when blending pulse in short bursts 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 Don t attempt to mash potatoes knead heavy dough or beat egg whites Don t remove blender jar while unit is on Keep the blender jar cover on the blender jar while blending Don t twist locking ring from blender jar when removing blender jar from motor base Simply lift blender jar from motor base
20. e c Ice Crush Button Press the ice crush button to begin crushing This button is 2 1 2 Measured Pour Lid preset to the best speed for crushing ice Allows you to measure and add ingredients with 9 Slip proof Feet out removing the cover Prevent movement during use and prevent damaging marks 3 50 02 Stainless Steel a ar tables Jar with Pour Spout 10 Cord Storage not shown Has a unique sturdy Keeps countertop safe and neat by conveniently storing widemouth design and a excess cord pour spout for no mess pouring USE AND CARE d 4 Leak proof Rubber ASSEMBLY Gasket not shown To use your Cuisinart SmartPower Holds the stainless jar Classic Blender begin by assembling snugly in position for safe blender jar c operation 1 Turn the blender jar a upside 5 High quality Cutting down and place it flat on a Assembly with Patented sturdy surface Stainless Steel Blades 2 Position the rubber gasket b on b Is strong enough for all the round opening on the bottom blender tasks including of the blender jar Note Blades are sharp tough jobs from ice 3 Turn the cutting assembly c upside handle carefully crushing to chopping down and place the blade end in the delicate herbs blender jar opening Note Blades are sharp handle carefully 6 Locking Ring mE 4 Secure the rubber gasket and cutting assembly into position ls self aligning so that the stainless blender jar slides e
21. e sides of the blender jar Blend for 30 40 seconds until smooth Return the pur ed tomato mixture to the liquid in the saucepan and reheat gently over medium low heat Add salt and pep per Nutritional information per half cup serving Calories 48 17 from fat carb 8g pro 1g fat 1g sat fat 09 chol Omg sod 194mg calc 26mg fiber 2g DRESSINGS VINAIGRETTES MARINADES RED PEPPER COULIS This coulis combines the sweet taste of the red pepper with its roasted counterpart to create a flavor packed yet healthy sauce perfect for grilled vegetables chicken and seafood Makes about 2 cups 2 pounds sweet red peppers approximately 5 medium peppers 5 cloves garlic unpeeled 1 teaspoon unsalted butter 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 shallot about 1 ounce finely chopped 2 tablespoons white wine 1 cup chicken stock or broth teaspoon fresh lemon juice teaspoon kosher salt freshly ground pepper to taste Preheat oven to 425 F Place 2 of the 5 or half the original amount peppers on a baking sheet with 5 cloves of garlic Roast in preheated oven for 15 min utes Remove the garlic cloves and place in a small heatproof bowl Return baking tray to oven and continue roasting peppers for an additional 30 minutes turning peppers a few times to ensure even browning When peppers are charred evenly place in the bowl with the garlic and cover tightly with plastic wrap Let peppers ste
22. fillet or 1 2 teaspoons anchovy paste teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon freshly ground black pepper cup vegetable oil cup extra virgin olive oil Place cheese in blender jar cover blender jar Select Pur e Pulse to chop 10 12 times Add garlic to blender jar pulse to chop 5 10 times Add the next 9 ingredi ents and blend for 10 seconds until smooth Combine the two oils in a measur ing cup with pour spout Remove the meas ured pour lid With the blender running slowly add the oils in a slow steady stream through the lid while holding the measured pour lid over loosely over the cover to pre vent spatter Blend until smooth and creamy about 45 50 seconds Allow dress ing to sit for 15 20 minutes for flavors to blend If not using immediately place dressing in a covered airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days If separation occurs return dressing to blender jar cover and blend on Pur e for 5 seconds Nutritional information per serving one tablespoon Calories 72 93 from fat carb Og pro 1g fat 8g sat fat 1g chol 3mg sod 100mg calc 18mg fiber 0g BASIC VINAIGRETTE This basic vinaigrette is perfect for a crisp green salad You may add herbs or use fla vored vinegars Makes about 1 cups can be doubled or tripled 1 clove garlic peeled 2 tablespoons Dijon style mustard cup wine vinegar 1 teaspoon kosher salt VA teaspoon freshly ground pepper cup extra
23. g The LED light will illuminate when the blender is on TO STOP BLENDING To stop the blending process push the OFF button mix PE chop 7 On liquefy Cuisinart PULSE MODE The pulse mode allows you to create a burst of power for quick efficient blending To use the pulse function choose a speed for blending your ingredients Push and release the PULSE button Repeat as desired You determine the duration of each pulse While you are pulsing the LED indicator light 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 that do not require an extended amount of blending TO CRUSH ICE The Cuisinart SmartPower Classic 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 ICE CRUSH button Press the ICE CRUSH button in short pulses until ice is crushed to desired consistency See the Recipe Tips section on page 8 for more details 7 TO DISLODGE FOOD Use a rubber or plastic spatula to help remove food
24. g ingredients Select Liquefy and blend for 20 30 seconds until smooth and thick Note If you use the marinade as a sauce after it has been used on raw seafood or chicken bring it to a boil for 5 minutes in a saucepan first Nutritional information per serving cup Calories 46 2 from fat carb 10g pro Og fat 09 sat fat 09 chol Omg sod 70mg calc 8mg fiber 1g CHOLESTEROL FREE MAYONNAISE The safest mayonnaise made at home is made with an egg substitute or liquid pasteurized egg product Made with an egg substitute it has the added advantage of being cholesterol free Makes about cup liquid egg substitute or pasteurized liquid egg product 2 tablespoons wine vinegar 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil mild in flavor 1 teaspoon dry mustard teaspoon ground white pepper teaspoon kosher salt cup flavorless vegetable oil Place egg substitute vinegar olive oil dry mustard pepper and salt in the blender jar Cover blender jar Select Pur e and blend for about 5 seconds With blender running remove the measured pour lid and add the vegetable oil in a slow steady stream taking about 30 40 seconds to add the oil holding the measured pour lid loosely over the opening to prevent spatter The mayon naise will thicken and emulsify as the oil is added about 30 40 seconds Turn blender off Mayonnaise may be used immediately or placed in an airtight covered conta
25. hilled martini glasses as a dessert drink Garnish with chopped sugared pecans and a slice of fresh peach or strawberry Nutritional information per serving one cup Calories 262 48 from fat carb 29g pro 5g fat 14g sat fat 8g chol 48mg sod 114mg calc 186mg fiber 0g MONKEY DOODLE SHAKE Chocolate bananas and peanut butter are combined to make this creamy shake Makes 4 servings 2 cups lowfat milk 2 ripe bananas cut into 1 inch pieces 2 cups lowfat chocolate frozen yogurt 3 tablespoons peanut butter 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed Cover blender jar Select Liquefy and blend until smooth creamy and thickened about 1 minute Serve immediately in tall glasses with straws Nutritional information per serving Calories 356 28 from fat carb 54g pro 11g sat fat 5g chol 19mg sod 104mg calc 221mg fiber 3g ORANGE MANGO PEACH FRAPPE Make your orange juice ice cubes ahead and be ready to make this or other smooth ies when you want a refreshing treat Makes 4 servings cup orange juice 2 mangoes peeled cut in cubes 3 cup peach slices may use frozen peach or apricot nectar or juice cup fresh lime juice h cup white grape juice orange slices and fresh mint for garnish Freeze orange juice in ice cube trays cup will make 7 8 standard ice cubes Place the mangoes peaches nectar an
26. iner and refrigerated Mayonnaise will thicken further when refrigerated Nutritional information per tablespoon Calories 126 95 from fat carb 0g pro 1g fat 13g sat fat 1g chol Omg sod 32mg calc 6mg fiber 0g DESSERTS amp SWEET SAUCES COOKIE CRUST PUMPKIN PIE This traditional holiday favorite is made with a cookie crumb crust for a crunchy change Makes 12 servings Crust cup pecan halves 45 vanilla wafers may use reduced fat wafers 4 cup unsalted butter melted Pumpkin Filling 2 large eggs cup brown sugar 1 can 12 ounce evaporated fat free milk 1 can 15 16 ounces 17 cups solid pack pumpkin not pie filling 1 tablespoon cornstarch A cup molasses 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Preheat the oven to 375 F Place the pecans in the blender jar cover Select Chop and pulse 8 10 times to chop finely Remove and transfer to a 10 inch deep dish pie plate Place 15 cookies in the blender jar cover Select Liquefy and pulse 5 times to chop the cookies then blend for 10 seconds to pulverize add the cookie crumbs to the nuts in the pie plate and repeat with the remaining cookies Stir the nuts and cookies with a fork to blend add the melted butter and stir to combine Press the cookie nut mixture evenly onto the sides and bottom of the pie plate Bake in the preheated 375 F oven for 5 minutes
27. mbrane removed 6 ounces cranberry juice V cup orgeat syrup cup frozen raspberries or strawberries 6 ice cubes Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed Select Liquefy and blend for 25 30 seconds until smooth and well blended Serve immediately garnished with a wedge of pink grapefruit some fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint Orgeat syrup is used in drinks such as a mai tai For an adult cocktail add 7 to 1 ounce Bitter Campari or vodka per 24 1 cup slushy Nutritional information per serving one cup Calories 97 1 from fat carb 24g pro 1g fat 0g sat fat Og chol Omg sod 7mg calc 20mg fiber 1g 11 FROSTY FRESH STRAWBERRY MARGARITAS These are best made with summertime fresh strawberries Use your favorite fruit to make other flavors such as mango watermelon or fresh peach Makes 4 servings 1 pint fresh strawberries hulled and halved 2 cups 3 ounces tequila 6 tablespoons 2 ounces Triple Sec or Cointreau 4 tablespoons 2 ounces fresh lime juice 4 tablespoons 3 tablespoons superfine sugar 2 cups ice cubes Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed Select Liquefy Blend until thick and smooth about 30 40 seconds Pour into stemmed glasses and serve May be garnished with a whole strawberry and a lime slice Nutritional information per serving Calories 193 2 from fat carb 25g pro 1g fat 1g sat fat Og chol Omg
28. mint leaf Nutritional information per serving Calories 369 38 from fat carb 38g pro 2g fat 16g sat fat 10g chol 58mg sod 64mg calc 84mg fiber 0g APPETIZERS DIPS SPREADS LEMON HERB HUMMUS This popular Middle Eastern spread is sim ple to make in your Cuisinart SmartPower Classic Blender we have spiced it up just a bit Serve with pita wedges or use as a spread for sandwiches Makes about 2 cups Preparation less than 15 minutes 2 3 cloves garlic peeled strips lemon zest x 2 inches each zest of 7 lemon bitter white pith removed cut in inch pieces 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon cumin 1 tablespoon herbs de Provence or Mediterranean herb blend 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 6 tablespoons water 1 can 19 ounce chickpeas drained rinsed and drained again 3 tablespoons tahini paste A teaspoon hot sauce such as Tabasco 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Place the garlic cloves lemon zest and salt in the blender Select Chop and pulse 10 15 times Scrape the sides of the blender jar and add the cumin and herbs de Provence Blend on Mix for 10 seconds Scrape the sides of the blender jar and add the lemon juice water chickpeas tahini and hot sauce in that order Blend for 40 seconds scrape the sides of the blender jar as necessary Add the olive oil in a steady stream through the opening in the blender jar lid while blending on Pur e for 20 sec o
29. n 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 isis Place the motor base of your Cuisinart SmartPower Classic 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 Classic Blender into an electrical outlet 2 Add all necessary ingredients to the blender jar and replace the cover You may add more ingredients by lifting the measured pour lid and dropping ingredients through the fill area Replace the measured pour lid after adding ingredients Do not place hands into blender jar with blender plugged in Note Add liquid ingredients first then follow with solid ingredients This will provide more consistent blending and prevent unnecessary stress on the motor Note To remove blender jar cover lift edge of cover upwards Lifting measured pour lid will not remove cover QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Turn dial to desired speed and press the ON button for continuous blending While blender is running t
30. nds Transfer the hummus to a bowl and let stand for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to develop Hummus will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to a week Nutritional information per tablespoon Calories 23 44 from fat carb 2g pro 1g fat 1g sat fat Og chol Omg sod 34mg calc 8mg fiber 1g SPINACH PESTO amp WHITE BEAN DIP Serve this dip with crudit s or pita chips as dippers Makes about 2 cups 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or white balsamic vinegar cup pesto made with spinach below 1 can 15 ounce white beans drained rinsed and drained again Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed Cover blender jar Set on Mix and blend until smooth and creamy about 30 40 seconds Nutritional information per serving 2 tablespoons Calories 53 50 from fat carb 5g pro 2g fat 3g sat fat 1g chol 1mg sod 13mg calc 31mg fiber 19 PESTO SAUCE Serve as a topping for hot pasta or to add flavor to dips dressings or other sauces Makes about cup 1 ounce Parmesan cheese cut in cubes 1 2 cloves garlic peeled cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup fresh basil leaves loosely packed 3 tablespoons lightly toasted pine nuts or walnuts Place cheese cubes in blender jar cover blender jar Set on Stir Use Pulse to chop the cheese 10 15 pulses Remove and reserve cheese Add garlic to blender jar cover pulse to
31. ng afternoon snack Makes 4 servings 4 strips orange zest bitter white pith removed 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup orange segments cut into 1 inch pieces 1 cup fat free milk 1 cup orange tangerine juice blend cup powdered fat free milk 1 teaspoon powdered egg white 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 15 ice cubes Place orange zest and half the sugar in blender jar Select Pur e and blend for 10 15 seconds Add remaining ingredients to blender jar in order listed cover blender jar Select Liquefy cover and blend until smooth and slushy about 20 30 seconds Serve immediately Nutritional information per serving Calories 130 2 from fat carb 26g pro 6g fat 0g sat fat Og chol 3mg sod 89mg calc 219mg fiber 1g BASIC FRUIT AND YOGURT SMOOTHIE A delicious drink for breakfast on the run The fruits may be varied to suit your own taste Add more calcium by using calcium enriched orange juice 10 Makes about 48 ounces 2 cups pineapple chunks 1 medium banana cut in 1 inch pieces 1 cup orange juice 1 cup fat free vanilla yogurt 2 cups frozen strawberries do not thaw Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed Select Liquefy and blend until smooth and creamy about 20 seconds Serve immediately or refrigerate Nutritional information per serving based on 6 servings Calories 105 4 from fat carb 25g pro 3g fat 0g sat fat Og chol 1mg sod 23mg calc
32. nion celery and carrot cover loosely and cook until the vegetables are tender 8 10 minutes Stir in the rice and basil and cook until rice is opaque 2 minutes Stir in the stock and tomatoes Raise heat and bring to a boil Lower the heat cover loosely and simmer over low heat for 20 25 minutes Turn off heat and let stand for 5 minutes Strain the solids from the cooking liquid reserving the cooking liquid and returning it to the saucepan Place the solids in the blender jar Add roasted peppers and 1 cup of the cooking liquid to the blender jar Select Pur e Pulse 10 times to chop then process for 30 40 seconds until totally smooth and creamy Add the salt pepper blend 5 seconds longer Return the blended tomato mixture to the cooking liquid in the 13 saucepan Heat on medium until it just begins to simmer then add the half and half Do not allow to boil The soup may be made ahead and reheated if making ahead do not add half and half until it is reheated Nutritional information per serving Calories 87 28 from fat carb 13g pro 3g fat 3g sat fat 1g chol 7mg sod 367mg calc 47mg fiber 3g CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP Makes eight 6 ounce servings Preparation time 30 35 minutes 3 cup Italian parsley leaves washed and dried 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 25 cup chopped onion or leek 1 pound asparagus trimmed cut into 1 inch pieces 3 cups fat free low sodium chicken or
33. o remove any dust or residue CONTENTS Important Safeguards 2 Unpacking Instructions 5 2 s 3 Introduction ceciren ddd d et desta dine dered 3 Features and Benefits 4 Useand Cale EI Red erada woe baad 4 Assembly gt aerated pe Raed e bo e eol ed 4 Helpful Reminders susce v tensed ade 5 Operation E apu os pase be qud xir Gas bd 5 Easy Reference Guides 5 Cleaning and 6 Dos and DOon ts xcu oves ah Re Raed T Recipe NPS scelere Rb eg Lb DEEP IR Ee RES 8 sc pM LTEM 9 Warranty Information 18 INTRODUCTION Now you don t need to guess which blending speed to use for your favorite drinks smoothies dips soups or salsas The Cuisinart SmartPower Classic Blender makes it simple putting the names of the 6 most common blending functions right around the dial You ll love the instant ice crush capability and the recipes in the back of this book are a great way to familiarize yourself with everything this powerful everyday blender can do FEATURES AND BENEFITS LM Set the dial to the desired speed and press the Pulse button Pulse at any speed to blend ingredients only as 1 Cover Just press on Tightfitting much as aede seal resists leakag
34. ods to cool slightly before blending to prevent steam build up which may cause the lid to lift up from the blender jar Cover top of covered blender jar with a clean dish towel and hold down gently before and while blending Keep your blender out on the counter within easy reach and you will be surprised how often you will use it Keep ice cubes made of juices yogurt milk or fruit pur es on hand and use instead of plain ice to make smoothies and frosty beverages without diluting the drink For quick cleaning add 1 cup of warm water and a drop of liquid dish soap to the blender jar Cover and blend on Mix for 30 40 seconds Discard the soapy water and rinse blender thoroughly before the next use Xanthan gum may be added to dressings and marinades to prevent Separation RECIPES Before starting any of these or your own recipes make sure the Cuisinart Smart Power Classic Blender is properly assembled Follow the assembly directions on page 4 of this instruction booklet for correct blender assembly procedure Nutritional information is based on number of servings indicated If a recipe produces a range of servings it is based on the highest serving yield for that particular recipe If a recipe has a lower fat option that is the one used for nutritional analysis SMOOTHIES SHAKES FRAPPES FROZEN BEVERAGES FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE Layers of fresh fruit blend in just seconds to make this all fruit smoothie Makes six 8 o
35. r jar Select Pur e and pulse to chop then blend continuously until desired texture of crumbs is achieved For best results process 1 cup or less at a time Crushing Ice Add up to 10 standard ice cubes to the blender jar Cover Press the Ice Crush button using short bursts 10 times or until cubes are the consistency of snow Turn blender off Pulse fewer times if coarsely chopped ice is desired Grating Fresh Citrus Zest For best results blender jar and cutting assembly must be clean and dry Remove zest from fruit in strips using a vegetable peeler use a sharp knife to remove the bitter white pith from the underside of the zest Cut strips in half Process no more than 8 strips at a time zest of 1 medium lemon Add strips and 1 or more teaspoons of sugar or coarse salt from recipe to the blender jar Cover blender jar Select Pur e blend for 15 20 seconds Turn blender off Baby Food Combine cup cooked vegetables fruit or meat with 3 4 tablespoons liquid water milk fruit juice broth or cooking liquid from the family s meal in the blender jar Select Liquefy Blend for 15 20 seconds until a smooth pur e is reached Add more liquid as necessary and process further until desired texture is reached For junior type foods select Pur e and use the pulse Always consult with your pediatrician family physician concerning the best foods for your baby and when to introduce new foods to his her diet Grinding Hard Cheese
36. rnish each serving with a wedge of orange or tangerine and a sprinkling of fresh pome granate seeds Nutritional information per serving 1 cup Calories 113 3 from fat carb 26g pro 3g fat 0g sat fat Og chol 1mg sod 49mg calc 100mg fiber 2g You may use either freshly made pome granate juice or purchased pomegranate juice To prepare fresh pomegranate juice in your Cuisinart SmartPower Classic Blender remove the seeds from a fresh pomegranate Place in blender jar Select Pur e and blend until pur ed Press the pur e through a fine mesh strainer to remove seed particles One average pomegranate will yield about cup fresh pomegranate juice BERRY PEAR amp GINGER SMOOTHIE Makes about 6 cups cranberry juice A cup pear nectar 2 pears ripe but firm about 1 pound total peeled cored cut into 1 inch pieces 1 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt cup frozen raspberries teaspoon ginger 7 tablespoon candied ginger 8 ice cubes Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed Select Liquefy and blend for 30 35 seconds until smooth creamy and completely emulsified Serve garnished with fresh raspberries and mint leaves Nutritional information per serving 1 cup Calories 129 5 from fat carb 22g pro 2g fat 1g sat fat Og chol 2mg sod 29mg calc 82mg fiber 3g JUICE BAR ORANGE SMOOTHIE This calcium rich smoothie makes a refreshi
37. roughly chopped 1 clove garlic 1 inch piece of ginger peeled and roughly chopped 15 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts cup coconut milk may use lite tablespoons soy sauce tablespoons brown sugar packed tablespoon sesame oil tablespoon thai red chili paste tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar teaspoons fish sauce Place chili garlic and ginger in the blender jar Select Chop then pulse 3 4 times to roughly chop Add remaining ingredients Select Liquefy and blend for 20 30 seconds until smooth and thick N gt a NN Serve immediately can be stored in refrig erator for a week Nutritional information per serving cup Calories 152 65 from fat carb 9g pro 5g fat 12g sat fat 2g chol Omg sod 252mg calc 71mg fiber 2g CREAMY CAESAR SALAD DRESSING Traditional Caesar salads are made with crisp romaine lettuce croutons freshly grated Parmesan and a richly flavored dressing with garlic anchovies and raw eggs Our updated version uses a pasteur ized liquid egg substitute and adds the flavor of balsamic vinegar for a little twist Makes about 1 cups 1 ounce Parmesan cheese cut in cubes 1 2 cloves garlic peeled 2 tablespoons pasteurized liquid egg substitute or lowfat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 16 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon style mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce 1 anchovy
38. shipping and handling of the product 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 California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1 800 720 0190 for shipping instruc tions Your Cuisinart SmartPower Classic 6 Speed Blender has been manufactured to strict specifications and has been designed for use with the Cuisinart SmartPower Classic 6 Speed 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 war ranties 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 may also at their preference return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair or if neces sary replacement by calling our Consumer Service Center toll free at 1 800 726 0190 Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair replacement and shipping and handling for su
39. sod 5mg calc 21mg fiber 2g Note For an alcohol free Margarita substi tute 5 ounces fruit juice such as cranberry juice for the tequila and Triple Sec SIMPLE BASIC FROZEN DAIQUIRI Makes 8 servings 6 ounces frozen limeade 5 ounces light rum 3 cups ice cubes 12 Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed Cover blender jar Select Liquefy and process until smooth and slushy about 30 40 seconds Serve immediately Nutritional information per serving Calories 92 0 from fat carb 14g pro 0g fat 09 sat fat 0g chol Omg sod 2mg calc 2mg fiber 0g For frozen fruit daiquiris add 2 3 cups fruit strawberries peaches melon etc cut into 1 inch pieces For a more pronounced fruit flavor freeze the fruit and use in place of ice cubes GRASSHOPPERS Serve Grasshoppers as an after dinner treat in chilled martini glasses For a non alcoholic version use mint and clear chocolate syrups found in coffee bars Makes about 3 cups about 6 servings 2 cups vanilla ice cream cup heavy cream 4 ounces green cr me de menthe 4 ounces white cr me de cacao 6 ice cubes Garnish Fresh mint leaves chocolate cookies mini chocolate morsels Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed Select Liquefy Blend until smooth creamy and completely homogenous about 40 seconds Serve in chilled martini glasses Garnish with chocolate cookies or mini morsels and a fresh
40. unce servings cup orange juice 1 cup cantaloupe cut into 1 inch pieces 1 cup raspberries fresh or frozen cup pineapple chunks in 1 inch pieces fresh or canned drained 1 cup navel orange segments cut into 1 inch pieces 1 cup strawberries hulled and halved cup mango cut into 1 inch pieces 1 medium banana cut into inch slices 1 cup ice cubes about 6 standard Layer the ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed Place cover on blender jar Select Liquefy and process for 25 30 seconds until smooth Note The riper the fruit the sweeter the smoothie Nutritional information per serving Calories 101 4 from fat carb 25g pro 2g fat 0g sat fat Og chol Omg sod 10mg calc 35mg fiber 4g POMEGRANATE amp STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE With antioxidants and calcium this delicious and refreshing smoothie is a great way to start the day If desired add a scoop of whey or soy protein powder Makes about 6 cups 1 cups pomegranate juice 1 cup fat free plain yogurt 2 tablespoons honey or to taste 12 ounces partially thawed frozen strawberries let stand at room temperature for about 10 15 minutes before blending For garnish orange or tangerine slices fresh pomegranate seeds about 7 table spoon per serving Place all ingredients except garnish in blender jar Select Liquefy and blend for about 20 30 seconds until smooth creamy and homogenous Serve as is or ga
41. urn dial to desired speed To pulse Turn dial to desired speed and press the PULSE button Press and release ICE CRUSH button as needed Press OFF button To begin blending To change speeds To crush ice To stop blending and deactivate blender To stop blending in pulse or ice crush mode SPEED SELECTION GUIDE Refer to this guide to choose the best speed for your desired result Release button Ingredient Recipe Speed Result Reconstituting frozen juice Mix Smooth and full bodied concentrates Mayonnaise Mix Salad Dressings Pur e Thick and creamy Completely blended and emulsified Nuts shelled cup or less Chop Coarse to fine at a time Pulse to chop Heavy or whipping cream Stir pulse Thick creamy topping Bread Cookies or Crackers Pur e Coarse to fine as desired inch pieces 1 cup or pulse blend less at a time Grating chopping citrus zest Pur e add 1 2 tsp sugar or salt pulse blend from recipe Uniformly fine Smoothies shakes health drinks Liquefy Baby foods fruit and vegetable Liquefy pur es Frozen cocktails Liquefy Hard cheeses Pur e pulse blend Spices Pur e liquefy Coarse to fine pulse blend Ice Ice crush Smooth creamy and thick Smooth and creamy Thick and slushy Coarse to fine Coarse crush to snowy pulse or continuous TO START BLENDING Choose a speed for blending your ingredients Press the ON button for continuous blendin
42. vegetable stock or broth 1 cup half and half 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 cold water 1 teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon white pepper Place the parsley in the blender jar Place cover on blender jar Select Chop and pulse until coarsely chopped about 4 5 times Remove and reserve Melt the butter in 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 the reserved parsley Cover and bring to a boil over medium high heat Reduce heat to low and simmer partially covered until asparagus is tender about 10 12 minutes 14 Pour the soup through a strainer reserving the solids and liquids Allow to cool 5 min utes Place the solids in the blender jar with 1 cup of the cooking liquid return the remaining liquid to the saucepan Cover blender jar and select Pur e Blend until creamy and smooth about 25 30 seconds Turn blender off Return pur ed vegetable mixture to the saucepan and stir to com bine Stir in half and half Stir cornstarch into water and add to soup Add salt and pepper Cook stirring often over medium heat until soup thickens about 6 8 min utes Do not allow to boil Taste and adjust seasonings as needed Serve in warmed bowls garnished with the remaining parsley Nutritional information per serving Calories 98 59 from fat carb 7g pro 4g fat 7g sat fat 4g chol 19mg sod 510g
43. with Rustic Tomato Sauce Nutritional information per serving Calories 182 54 from fat carb 6g pro 14g fat 11g sat fat 6g chol 136mg sod 254mg calc 291g fiber 0g RUSTIC TOMATO SAUCE Makes about 8 cups 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 onion 8 ounces peeled and cut in 4 inch pieces 2 carrots 4 ounces peeled and cut in 4 inch pieces 2 ribs celery trimmed and cut in pieces 4 cloves garlic peeled 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 4 roasted red bell peppers cut in 1 inch pieces dry white wine such as vermouth tablespoons tomato paste 3 cans 15 ounce recipe ready diced tomatoes with juices VA teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon freshly ground black pepper In a 3 quart saucepan heat the olive oil over medium heat Add the onion carrots celery garlic oregano and basil Cover loosely and cook until the vegetables are softened 6 8 minutes Stir in the roasted red peppers wine tomato paste and tomatoes Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 35 40 minutes loosely covered Uncover and simmer for 15 20 minutes longer to thicken Turn off heat and let sit 5 minutes Strain the solids from the liquids and return the liquid to the saucepan Place the solids in the blender jar with cup of the cooking liquid Cover the blender jar Select Pur e and pulse 10 times to chop Use a plastic spatula to scrape th
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