Cuisinart Smart Stick CSB-77 Service manual

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INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
Smart Stick®Hand Blender
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,
always read the instruction book carefully before using.
CSB-77

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Important SaFEGUarDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. To protect against electrical shock, do not put the motor body,
cord or electrical plug of this hand blender in water or other liquid.
The detachable blending shaft of this appliance has been
designed for immersion into water or other liquids. Never
submerge any other portion of this unit. If hand blender falls into
liquid, remove immediately. Do not reach into the liquid without
unplugging the unit first.
3. This appliance should not be used by children. To avoid possible
accidental injury, close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or
taking off parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp plug
and pull from electrical outlet. Never pull cord.
5. Avoid contacting with moving parts.
6. During operation keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas
and other utensils away from attachments and any mixing
container, to reduce risk of injury to persons, and/or damage
to the appliance. A spatula may be used, but must be used only
when the unit is not operating.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug,
or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped
or damaged in any way or is not operating properly. Return the
appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for examination,
repair, or mechanical or electrical adjustment.
8. Remove detachable shaft from the blender before washing the
blades or shaft.
9.
Blades are SHARP. Handle carefully when removing, inserting
or cleaning. Exercise the same care when removing, inserting
or reversing the cutting blade for the chopper attachment.
10. When mixing liquids, especially hot liquids, use a tall container
or make small quantities at a time to reduce spillage, splattering
and possibility of injury from burning.
11. To reduce the risk of injury, never place chopper/grinder
attachment cutting blade on base without first putting prep bowl
properly in place.
12. Be certain the chopper/grinder attachment cover is securely
locked in place before operating appliance. Do not attempt to
remove cover until blade has stopped rotating.
13. Check prep bowl for presence of foreign objects before using.
14. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended by
Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock, or risk of injury.

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15. Do not use outdoors, or use for other than intended use.
16. Do not let any cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
Do not let cord contact hot surfaces, including stovetop.
17. Make sure the appliance is off, the motor has stopped
completely, and the appliance is unplugged from outlet before
putting on or taking off attachments, and before cleaning.
18. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not operate any
heating appliance beneath the mounting unit.
19. Maximum rating of 200W is based on the chopper/grinder
attachment that draws the greatest power.
20.
Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall
cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage always unplug the
unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of
fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the
door touches the unit as it closes.
SaVE tHESE InStrUCtIonS
For HoUSEHoLD USE onLY
NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt
to defeat this safety feature.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards ....................................2
Unpacking Instructions ...................................4
Features and Benefits ....................................4
Whisk Tips.............................................5
Diagram ...............................................6
Assembly..............................................7
Blending Attachment................................7
Chopper/Grinder Attachment .........................7
Reversible Blade ...................................8
Whisk Attachment .................................10
Operation.............................................11
Blending & Mixing .................................11
Whisking ........................................11
Chopping/Grinding ................................12
Cleaning and Maintenance ...............................12
Tips and Hints .........................................14
Frequent Uses for Chopper/Grinder Chart ...................15
Recipes ..............................................16
Warranty .............................................28

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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Place the package containing the Cuisinart®Smart Stick®Hand
Blender on a sturdy surface. Unpack the Smart Stick®Hand Blender
from its box by removing the upper protective insert. Gently slide the
unit from the box. Remove all support materials from the box and
replace the upper insert. Save packaging for possible repacking of
the unit.
Note: The blending blade is extremely sharp. Use caution when
removing and unpacking the storage stand.
Before using the Cuisinart®Smart Stick®Hand Blender for the first
time, we recommend that you wipe the unit with a clean, damp cloth
to remove any dirt or dust. Dry it thoroughly with a soft absorbent
cloth. Handle carefully; wash each individual blade assembly, mixing
container and detachable shaft by hand or in the dishwasher.
Dry thoroughly before use. Read all instructions completely for
detailed operating procedures.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. One-Touch On/Off Button: Allows you to activate the hand
blender at the touch of a button. Simply press and hold down on
the toggle switch to blend or pulse. Once the button is released,
blending will stop.
2.
Comfort Handle: The handle allows you to control the hand
blender with ease.
3.
Motor Body Housing
4. Detachable Shaft: Pressing the release button on the back of the
unit will detach the shaft for easy cleaning.
5.
Blending Attachment with Stainless Steel Blade and Blade Guard:
This attachment easily snaps into the motor body housing.
The permanently mounted stainless blade is partially covered
by a stainless housing that keeps splashing to a minimum.
6.
Whisk Attachment: Whisk attachment snaps into the motor body
housing. This attachment is great for whipping cream, egg whites
and other delectable treats.
7.
Chopper/Grinder Attachment with reversible blade: Chop, mince
and grind with the Cuisinart®Chopper/Grinder attachment.
Chopper/Grinder attaches to the blender motor body in place of
the blender shaft or whisk attachment.
8.
Mixing Beaker: 2-cup mixing beaker is microwave - and
dishwasher safe. Use this container to blend drinks, shakes,
salad dressings and more. Designed for easy gripping and
drip-free pouring.

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WHISK TIPS
Use the whisk attachment for beating heavy cream or egg whites.
It may also be used for whisking eggs for scrambled eggs or
fluffy omelets.
BEATING EGG WHITES
When beating egg whites use a very clean metal or glass bowl, never
plastic. Plastic can contain hidden oils and fats that can ruin the
delicate egg white foam. To help stabilize the egg whites add 1/8
teaspoon of cream of tartar per egg white prior to beating them. (If
using a copper bowl omit the cream of tartar.) Beat the egg whites
until soft peaks form that do not droop. Beating the egg whites longer
causes them to dry out and become even less stable. When adding
sugar to beaten egg whites add it slowly when soft peaks just begin
to form and then continue beating to form soft peaks that don’t droop.
BEATING HEAVY CREAM
When beating heavy cream, if possible and if time allows, use a chilled
bowl, and chill the whisk attachment. The best shaped bowl for
whipping cream is one that is deep with a rounded bottom. The cream
should come out of the refrigerator just before whipping. Hold the
whisk attachment so that it is just skimming the surface, and whip
until the cream begins to thicken and develop some body; then
immerse the whisk totally into the cream. Whipped cream may be
used at either soft or firm peaks depending on preference. It may be
flavored as desired. For best results, whip cream just before using.
If it must be whipped ahead, add a whipped cream stabilizer such as
Oetker®Whip It™.
Oetker®is a registered trademark owned by Dr. August Oetker Nahrungsmittel, KG, LP.

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Motor
Body
Housing
Detachable
Blending Shaft
Blade
Guard
Stainless
Steel
Blending
Blade
Chopper/Grinder
Attachment
Cord
Wrap
On/Off
Button
Comfort
Handle
Whisk Attachment
Detachable
Gearbox
Reversible
Blade

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ASSEMBLY
BLENDING ATTACHMENT
1. Align the motor body with the blending attachment and slide the
pieces together until you hear and feel the pieces click together.
It may be helpful to press the release button when assembling.
CHOPPER/GRINDER ATTACHMENT
A. Chopper/Grinder
Prep Bowl
B. Cover Slots (3)
for Attaching
Cover
C. Metal Blade
Assembly Shaft
D. Rubber Feet
E. Blade Assembly
F. Blade Ring with
Reversible Blade
G. Plastic Blade
Sheath
H. Chopper/Grinder Cover
I. Lift Tabs
J. Chopper/Grinder Spline
A
B
C
D
J
H
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F
G

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REVERSIBLE BLADE
The Cuisinart®Smart Stick®Hand Blender chopper/grinder attachment
is equipped with a reversible blade. This blade is sharp on one side
and blunt on the other. The blade is attached to a plastic ring which
slides over the plastic blade sheath, so it can be easily turned over to
select the appropriate blade. To reverse the blade: see detailed
instructions below. Frequent Uses for Chopper/Grinder (page 15).
Before you process any food, assemble the blender parts.
1. Put the prep bowl on a flat, dry,
stable surface. It should be close
to an electrical outlet of the same
voltage as stated on the rating
plate on the Smart Stick®Hand
Blender.
2. The metal blade assembly shaft
(C) is attached to the bottom of
the prep bowl. If not already in
place, slide the fully assembled
blade assembly
(E) over the top of
the metal blade assembly shaft.
2a. Putting together the blade
assembly: Connect the blade ring
(F) to the plastic blade sheath (G).
Line up the blade ring opening
with the plastic sheath. Let the
blade ring slide to the bottom of
the plastic sheath. HOLD THE
BLADE RING BY THE CENTRAL HUB HOLDING RIBS (grips) (K)
ONLY. DO NOT TOUCH THE RAZOR-SHARP BLADES.
Note these important features of the blade ring. The blade ring
can be placed over the plastic blade sheath in two different ways:
If you hold it this way (A), you will see the word “Sharp” on the
blade. Assemble the blade this side up to use the sharp edge.
(See the section on processing food for information about when
to use the sharp edge.)
If you hold it this way (B), you will see no writing on the blade.
Assemble the blade this side up to use the blunt edge. (See the
section on processing food, for information about when to use
the blunt edge.)
There are notches (C) on opposite sides of the interior of the hub.
These fit over ridges on the sides of the plastic blade sheath.
K-NOTCH
SHARP SIDE
A
2E
C
BLUNT SIDE UP

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Pick up the blade ring by its hub holding ribs (grips) and turn it
very slightly clockwise. This locks it in place on the plastic blade
sheath and prevents it from sliding up during processing.
3. Connect the Smart Stick®Hand Blender motor body to the top of
the chopper/grinder attachment cover. Align the spline in the
chopper/grinder cover’s drive shaft with the ribbed opening on
the underside of the motor body. When aligned properly, slide
the two pieces together until they mate. You will feel and hear a
slight click. It may be helpful to press the
rubber release button when sliding
these pieces together.
4. With the hand blender in place,
locate the chopper/grinder cover
and put it on top of the prep bowl.
4a. Be sure that the 3 ridges
(cover slots) at the top of the
prep bowl line up with the
3- knotches in the underside
of the chopper/grinder cover,
and that the cover is seated
all around the top of the
prep bowl.
4b. Rotate cover clockwise to
secure it to the prep bowl.
F
G
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3.
Motor
Body Bottom and
Chopper/Grinder
Cover Top View

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5. Plug the power cord of the Smart Stick®Hand Blender into an
electrical outlet.
6. Put one hand on the cover of the chopper/grinder attachment,
while gripping the Smart Stick®Hand Blender motor body handle
with the other. Press the High or Low button with your fingers to
start the motor and run the chopper/grinder.
To turn the unit off, remove your fingers from the selected button.
7. WHEN THE BLADE STOPS MOVING, unplug the Smart Stick®
Hand Blender, remove the motor body from the chopper/grinder
cover, and remove the cover from the prep bowl.
WHISK ATTACHMENT
1. Align the end of the whisk (A) with the small opening
of the whisk gearbox (B).
2. Push end into opening until it locks into position (C).
3. Align the motor body with the assembled whisk
attachment and slide the pieces together until
you hear and feel the pieces click together.
It may be helpful to press the release button
when assembling.
4a. 4b.

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OPERATION
BLENDING & MIXING
The specially designed blade is for mixing and stirring all kinds of
foods, including salad dressings, powdered drink products, and
sauces. It is ideal for combining dry ingredients, and can be used to
emulsify mayonnaise, too.
This blade mixes and stirs while adding only a minimum of air to
your mixture. A gentle up-and-down motion is all you need to make
the most flavorful, full-bodied liquid recipes. Be careful never to
remove the Cuisinart®Smart Stick®Hand Blender from the liquid
while in operation.
1. Insert the blending attachment into the motor body.
(See Assembly for Blending Attachment, page 7.)
2. Plug electrical cord into an electrical wall socket.
3. Insert blending shaft into mixture to be blended.
4. Press and hold the ON/OFF button. The hand blender will
continue to run as long as the switch is pressed in. To turn hand
blender OFF, release the ON/OFF button and the motor will stop.
5. Do not hold the button ON for longer than 50 seconds at a time.
6. Unplug immediately after use.
WHISKING
1. Insert the whisk attachment into the motor body. (See Assembly
for Whisk Attachment, page 10.)
2. Plug electrical cord into an electrical wall socket.
3. Insert the whisk into mixture to be blended.
4. Press and hold the ON/OFF button. The hand blender will
continue to run as long as the switch is pressed in. To turn hand
blender OFF, release the ON/OFF button and the motor will stop.
5. Do not hold the button ON for longer than 20 seconds at a time.
See Recipes.
6. Unplug immediately after use.

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CHOPPING AND GRINDING
Processing Food
1. Put the prep bowl firmly on a flat sturdy surface like a countertop.
Be sure the blade is assembled to use the blade edge that is
appropriate for the food to be processed.
2. Put food into the prep bowl. Be sure the food is cut into small
pieces, and the bowl is not overloaded.
3. Put the chopper/grinder cover on top of the prep bowl. Be sure
the cover is properly seated.
4. Press the ON/OFF button on the Smart Stick®Hand Blender.
5. Do not operate the chopper/grinder attachment for longer than
15 seconds at a time.
Note: Due to the powerful motor provided with this unit,
Cuisinart recommends using one hand to support the chop-
per/grinder during operation.
6. When you have finished processing the food, stop the machine
by taking your fingers off the ON/OFF button.
7. WHEN THE BLADE STOPS MOVING, remove the Smart Stick®
Hand Blender motor body from the chopper/grinder cover, and
remove the cover from the chopper/grinder.
8. Unplug the unit.
9. Carefully remove the blade assembly, holding it by the gripping
ridges on the plastic sheath. NEVER TOUCH THE BLADE ITSELF.
10. Remove food with the spatula.
Note: Do not operate the Smart Stick®Chopper/Grinder
attachment without food in the prep bowl.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
SMART STICK®HAND BLENDER
Always clean the Smart Stick®motor body and blending shaft
thoroughly after using.
Remove the blending shaft from the motor body. Clean the motor
body only with a sponge or damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners
which could scratch the surface. To clean the blending shaft, wash by
hand in hot water using mild detergent. Be mindful of the permanently
mounted razor sharp edges.
Never immerse the motor body in water.
When the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or
damaged in any way or is not operating properly, return the appliance
to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for examination, repair or
mechanical or electrical adjustment.
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service
representative.

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CHOPPER/GRINDER ATTACHMENT
To simplify cleaning, rinse the prep bowl, cover, and blade immediately
after use, so that food won’t dry onto them. Wash blade ring, plastic
sheath, and prep bowl in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry. Wipe the
underside of the chopper/grinder cover with a sponge or damp cloth
to remove any food. Do not submerge the cover in water or put in
the dishwasher. Wash the blade carefully. Avoid leaving it in soapy
water where it could disappear from sight.
If you have a dishwasher, you can wash the prep bowl blade assembly
on the upper shelf. Insert the prep bowl upside down. Put the blade
in the cutlery basket. Unload the dishwasher carefully to avoid contact
with the sharp blade. Wipe the motor body and top of the cover with
a damp sponge or cloth. Dry it immediately. Never submerge the
motor body or the cover in water or other liquid.
The Smart Stick®chopper/grinder attachment is intended for
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Any service, other than cleaning and normal
user maintenance, should be performed by an authorized Cuisinart
Service Representative.
WHISK ATTACHMENT
To clean your whisk attachment, simply release the attachment
from the motor body housing. Once the whisk is removed, detach
the metal whisk from the gearbox by pulling pieces apart.
To clean the gearbox, simply wipe with a damp cloth.
To clean the metal whisk, wash with warm, soapy water or in the
dishwasher.
Do not submerge the gearbox in water or any other liquid.

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TIPS AND HINTS
1. Liquid should come within an inch of where the shaft attaches to
the motor housing.
2. Some spices may scratch the chopper/grinder attachment.
3. When using with a nonstick cooking surface, be ca ref ul not to
scratch the coating with the hand blender.
4. Do not immerse motor body housing, chopper/grinder cover, or
whisk gearbox in water or any other liquid.
5. Cut most solid foods into ½-inch cubes for easy blending.
Suggestion: use chopper/grinder for chopping and grinding
solid foods.
6. Pour liquid ingredients into the mixing container first, unless
recipe instructs otherwise.
7. To avoid splashing, don’t turn the hand blender on until the blade
is beneath the surface of the mixture and do not pull the hand
blender out of the mixture while blender is running.
8. Do not let hand blender stand in a hot pot on stove while not
in use.
9. Do not put fruit pits, bones, or other hard material into the
blending mixture, as these are liable to damage the blades.
10. Do not fill mixing containers too full. The level of mixture will rise
when blending, and can overflow.
11. Adding liquids that are warm, not cold, facilitates blending solids
with liquids.
12. For recipes calling for ice, use crushed ice (not whole cubes) for
best results.
13. Using a gentle up-and-down motion is the best way to blend and
incorporate ingredients uniformly.
14. To avoid spatter, turn the hand blender off and let the blade
stop completely before lifting the unit out of the mixture you
are processing.
15. To whip air into a mixture, always hold the blade just under
the surface.
16. To make a soup creamy in texture, use the hand blender to purée
the soup solids to the desired consistency using a gentle up-and-
down motion right in the saucepan. You can quickly change your
soup into a thick and creamy blend.
17. If you are making a dip or spread, it is not necessary to process
completely into a smooth purée; leave some texture for interest.
18. When making compound butters, remove the butter from the
refrigerator and let it come to room temperature before blending
in the ingredients.

Ingredient Suggested Blade Comments
Baby foods (always consult a
pediatrician or family
physician for appropriate
food recommendations
Sharp Blade
Place small amounts of cooked foods into
chopper/grinder bowl. Add small amount
of appropriate liquid. Pulse to chop,
then hold to blend
Bread Crumbs -
fresh or dry (day old) Sharp Blade Pulse to chop, then process until desired consistency is reached
Hard Cheese (Asiago, Locatelli,
Parmesan, Romano, etc.) ( Not
recommended for softer cheeses
unless making a dip or dressing)
Dull Blade
Cut into .25 inch pieces. Pulse to chop
then process until desired consistency is
reached
Chocolate Dull Blade
Cut into .5 inch pieces; may chill in freezer
for 3 minutes before chopping. Pulse to
chop, then process, no more than 1 ounce
at a time, until desired texture is reached.
Creamy Dressing and Dips Sharp Blade
Place ingredients in chopper/grinder bowl;
do not cover or spill on stem. Use pulse
action to chop, then continuous - hold
action to blend to desired consistency.
Garlic Sharp Blade Peel up to six cloves. Pulse to chop
Root Ginger (fresh) Sharp Blade Peel, cut into .5 inch pieces. Pulse to chop
.5 ounce at a time
General Spices (dill, poppy, star
anise, etc.) Dull Blade Pulse to chop until desired consistency. Pulse with sharp blade to get a ne chop
Herbs (fresh) Sharp Blade .5 cup; must be clean/dry. Pulse to chop
Nuts Dull Blade
Shelled, toast rst for best avor. Pulse to
chop, process up to .5 cup at a time, until
desired consistency is reached. May be
processed to nut-butter stage.
Onion Sharp Blade
Peel, cut into 1/2 inch pieces. Pulse to
chop, up to 1/2 cup at a time, until desired
chop is reached.
Vegetables (cooked) Sharp Blade
Cut into .5 inch pieces; pulse to chop, up
to 1/2 cup at a time. Add cooking liquid,
stock or milk to process to a puree. It is not
recommended for making mashed
potatoes.
Vegetables (uncooked) Sharp Blade
Peel as needed, cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
Peel celery with peeler to remove tough
strings. Chop/process up to a 1/2 cup at
a time.
Meat Sharp Blade 6 oz. or 175g, cut into .5 inch pieces
Simple Blending Dull Blade
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FREQUENT USES FOR CHOPPER/GRINDER

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SMOOTHIES AND DRINKS
Blueberry Banana Anti-Oxidant Smoothie
Makes 2 cups
¾ cup soy milk or fat-free milk
14 grams soy protein powder (or soy protein isolate)
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 small (4½ ounces) banana, sliced
1 teaspoon flaxseed oil
1–2 teaspoons honey (optional)
Put soy milk, protein powder, blueberries, banana, flaxseed oil and honey if using
into mixing bowl. Insert the hand blender, making sure the protective guard is
submerged. Blend, using a gentle up-and-down motion until ingredients are
combined, about 35 seconds.
Nutritional information per cup (made without honey):
Calories 159 (17% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 9g • fat 3g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 12mg • calc. 89mg • fiber 4g
Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
Makes one 14-ounce smoothie
1 cup frozen strawberries, partly thawed
1 kiwi, peeled, cut into eighths
½ cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
½ cup fat-free milk
1 tablespoon honey
Put ingredients into mixing bowl. Insert the blender, making sure the protective
guard is submerged. Blend, using a gentle up-and-down motion until ingredients
are well combined, about 30–35 seconds.
Nutritional information per smoothie:
Calories 286 (2% from fat) • carb. 63g • pro. 11g • fat 1g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 4mg • sod. 133mg • calc. 371mg • fiber 6g

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Frozen Coffee Frappé
Makes one 12-ounce shake
1¾ cups coffee ice cream or ice milk
½ cup strong brewed coffee (may use espresso)
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
Put ingredients into mixing bowl. Insert blender, making sure the protective
guard is submerged. Blend, using an up-and-down motion until ingredients
are well combined, about 20–30 seconds.
For a thicker style milkshake:
In mixing bowl put 1 cup coffee ice cream. Add ¼ cup brewed coffee and
1 tablespoon of fat-free milk. Blend using the same technique as above.
For a Mudslide variation:
Add 1 tablespoon each of Irish Cream liqueur and Kahlúa®.
Nutritional information per shake:
Calories 215 (44% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 5g • fat 11g
• sat. fat 7g • chol. 45mg • sod. 105mg • calc. 172mg • fiber 0g
Kahlúa®is a registered trademark owned by the Kahlua Company.
Peach Margarita
Makes 2 cups
1 cup frozen peaches
1 cup citrus juice (orange, lime, lemon in any combination)
1⁄3cup good quality tequila
½ tablespoon Triple Sec or Grand Marnier®
1–2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Put ingredients into mixing bowl. Insert the blender, making sure the protective
guard is submerged. Blend, using an up-and-down motion until ingredients are
combined, about 30 seconds.
Nutritional information per cup:
Calories 177 (0% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 1g • fat 0g
• sat. fat 0mg • chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg • calc. 9mg • fiber 2g
Grand Marnier®is a registered trademark owned by the Société des Produits Marnier-LaPostolle.

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Mexican Hot Chocolate
We made our hot chocolate with fat-free milk and it was a big hit.
For a richer chocolate, make it with whole or reduced-fat milk.
Now and then indulgence is good for the soul.
Makes 12 to16 servings
2 quarts fat-free milk
3-inch cinnamon sticks
20 ounces bittersweet chocolate (your favorite),
broken into chunks
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Combine the milk and cinnamon sticks in a 3¾ quart Cuisinart®saucepan. Cook
over medium heat, stirring constantly to heat until steamy and just beginning to
bubble around the edges. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to infuse
the cinnamon flavor into the milk. Stir in the chocolate chunks. When chocolate
has melted, remove cinnamon sticks and stir in vanilla. Insert the blender and
process about 1 minute using a gentle up-and-down motion. Continue blending
until the mixture is creamy and frothy. Spoon into cups or mugs and top with a
dollop of freshly whipped cream if desired.
For Hot Cinnamon Mocha, add 3–4 tablespoons instant espresso
powder to the milk when steeping with the cinnamon sticks.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 215 (52% from fat) • carb. 23g • pro. 7g • fat 14g
• sat. fat 8g • chol. 2mg • sod. 68mg • calc. 184mg • fiber 1g
SOUPS, SAUCES, DIPS AND SPREADS
Asparagus Soup
Makes 2½ cups
2 ounces shallot, peeled
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
1¼ pounds fresh asparagus, tough ends removed
3 ounces red potato, peeled, cut into ½-inch dice
¼ cup dry white wine
1½ cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ cup heavy cream (optional)
Insert the blade assembly, sharp side up in the prep bowl. Put the shallot into the
prep bowl, insert the blender, making sure the protective guard is submerged.
Pulse 10 times to finely chop.

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Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium low heat. Sweat the shallots
and crushed garlic over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes. Do not allow the
shallots and garlic to brown.
While shallots are cooking, cut the asparagus into ½-inch pieces and reserve the
tips. When shallots are soft, add asparagus and potato to saucepan and cook for
about 6 minutes longer, until asparagus is bright in color. Add wine and raise the
heat to bring the wine to a boil. Reduce the wine until a scant tablespoon remains.
Add chicken stock. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Simmer for about
20 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Insert the blender into the saucepan,
making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using a gentle up-and-
down motion until ingredients are well combined, about 40 - 50 seconds. Season
with salt, pepper and basil. Stir in cream if using.
While soup is cooking bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the asparagus tips
and cook for 2 minutes until bright green. Drain and immediately plunge into an
ice-water bath to stop cooking.
Serve soup hot, garnished with reserved asparagus tips.
Nutritional information per ½- cup serving:
Calories 81 (28% from fat) • carb. 10g • pro. 4g • fat 3g
• sat. fat 1g • chol. 6mg • sod. 525mg • calc. 36mg • fiber 2g
Curried Cauliflower Soup
Makes 5 cups
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces leeks, washed and trimmed, dark green parts
removed, sliced
1 teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 head of cauliflower (about 1¾ pounds) cut into small florets
3½ ounces red potato, peeled, cut into ½-inch cubes
½ cup white wine
3½ cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice
Put a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat and add olive oil. Sweat
leeks for about 6–8 minutes until very soft. Add curry powder, turmeric,
and salt to leek mixture and cook for about 1–2 minutes.
Add cauliflower florets and potato. Stir to coat with spices and cook for
another 5 minutes to soften slightly. Add white wine and increase heat
to bring to a boil. Reduce the wine until there is a scant amount left.
Add stock just to cover. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium
low. Simmer for about 25 minutes or until the vegetables are very soft.
Insert the hand blender into the saucepan, making sure the protective
guard is submerged. Blend, using an up-and-down motion until ingredi-
ents are well combined, about 45–50 seconds. Add lemon juice. Taste
and adjust seasoning accordingly.

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Nutritional information per ½ - cup serving:
Calories 71 (22% from fat) • carb. 10g • pro. 4g • fat 2g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 350mg • calc. 39mg • fiber 3g
Sweet Red Pepper Coulis
This multipurpose sauce is great for chicken,
fish, crab cakes, and pastas.
Makes 2½ cups
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, peeled, roughly chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
3 medium red peppers (about 6 ounces each), roughly chopped
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
¼ cup dry white wine
¼ cup chicken stock
Heat the olive oil in a 2 ½ -quart saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion,
garlic, red peppers, salt, and pepper and stir to coat. Reduce heat to low, cover
loosely and sweat vegetables slowly until softened, about 15–20 minutes. Take
care that the vegetables do not pick up any color.
When vegetables are soft, add wine and increase the temperature so that the
wine comes to a boil. Reduce the wine until about 1 tablespoon remains. Add
stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about 10
minutes. Insert the blender into the saucepan, making sure the protective guard is
submerged. Blend, using an up-and-down motion until ingredients are smooth and
well combined, about 50 - 60 seconds.
Nutritional information per ½ - cup serving:
Calories 41 (33% from fat) • carb. 5g • pro. 1g • fat 2g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 148mg • calc.13mg • fiber 1g
Green Chile Sauce
This sauce is excellent served with your favorite Mexican dish–or use
it as a base for a delicious southwestern stew.
Makes 2¼ cups
1½ pounds Anaheim or green New Mexican chiles
1 small onion (approximately 3¼ ounces), cut into quarters
1 large garlic clove, peeled
1 jalapeño pepper (approximately ½ ounces), cut in half,
seeds and stem removed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon flour
1½ cups chicken stock
¾ teaspoon kosher salt