KitchenAid 5 Speed Professional Blender User manual

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5 SPEED
PROFESSIONAL
BLENDER
INSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES
FOR THE WAY IT’S MADE.
™
®
1-800-541-6390
Details Inside

We’re so confident
the quality of our
products meets the
exacting standards of
KitchenAid that, if your
blender should fail
within the first year of ownership,
KitchenAid will arrange to deliver an
identical or comparable replacement
to your door free of charge and
arrange to have your “failed” blender
returned to us. Your replacement unit
will also be covered by our one year
full warranty. Please follow these
instructions to receive this quality
service.
If you reside in the 50 United
States and your KitchenAid®blender
should fail within the first year of
ownership, simply call our toll-free
Customer Satisfaction Center at
1-800-541-6390, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to
5 p.m., Saturday, Eastern Time. Give
the consultant your complete shipping
address. (No P.O. Box Numbers,
please.)
When you receive your replacement
blender, use the carton and packing
materials to pack-up your “failed”
blender. In the carton, include your
name and address on a sheet of
paper along with a copy of the proof
of purchase (register receipt, credit
card charge slip, etc.).
For a detailed explanation of
warranty terms and conditions,
including how to arrange for service
outside the United States, see pages 3
and 4.
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty
Proof of Purchase & Product Registration
Always keep a copy of the sales
receipt showing the date of purchase
of your blender. Proof of purchase
will assure you of in-warranty service.
Before you use your blender, please
fill out and mail your product
registration card packed with the
unit. This card will enable us to
contact you in the unlikely event of a
product safety notification and assist
us in complying with the provisions
of the Consumer Product Safety Act.
This card does not verify your
warranty.
Please complete the following for
your personal records:
Model Number _______________________________________________________
Serial Number ________________________________________________________
Date Purchased _______________________________________________________
Store Name __________________________________________________________

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Table of Contents
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty...........................................Inside Front Cover
Product Registration Card........................................................Inside Front Cover
Important Safeguards........................................................................................2
Warranty...........................................................................................................3
For the 50 United States and District of Columbia.......................................3
For Puerto Rico ...........................................................................................4
Arranging for Service after the Warranty Expires.........................................4
Arranging for Service Outside the 50 United States and Puerto Rico...........4
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts.....................................................4
Electrical Requirements......................................................................................5
Troubleshooting Problems.................................................................................5
Blender Features................................................................................................6
Assembling Your Blender...................................................................................7
To Operate Your Blender...................................................................................9
Speed Control Guide .......................................................................................11
Care and Cleaning...........................................................................................11
Blender Tips.....................................................................................................12
Recipes............................................................................................................14
Cocktails ...................................................................................................14
Appetizers, Dips and Spreads....................................................................16
Cold Soups ...............................................................................................19
Pancakes and Waffles ...............................................................................22
Baby Food.................................................................................................26
Sauces and Dressings................................................................................28
Sandwich Fillings.......................................................................................31
Pesto, Toppings and Crunches..................................................................33
Energy Drinks............................................................................................36
Dessert Drinks...........................................................................................38
Desserts....................................................................................................41
NOTE: DUE TO THE UNIQUE CONTAINER AND BLADE DESIGN, READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES BEFORE USING YOUR NEW KITCHENAID®BLENDER
TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE RESULTS.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons
including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put blender in water or
other liquid.
3. 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.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
6. Do not operate the blender with a damaged cord or plug or after appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to
the nearest Authorized Service Center for examination, repair or electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
9. Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce the risk
of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. A scraper may be
used but must be used only when the blender is not running.
10.Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
11.To reduce the risk of injury, never place the cutter-assembly blades on base
without jar properly attached.
12.Always operate blender with cover in place.
13.The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by
KitchenAid may cause a risk of injury to persons.
14.When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece cover.
15.This product is designed for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you
and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either
the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t immediately follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to
reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are
not followed.
DANGER
WARNING

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Length of
Warranty:
One Year Full Warranty
from date of purchase.
KitchenAid Will Pay
For Your Choice of:
Hassle-Free
Replacement of your
blender. See inside
front cover for details
on how to arrange for
service, or call the
Customer Satisfaction
Center toll-free at
1-800-541-6390.
OR
The replacement parts
and repair labor costs
to correct defects in
materials and
workmanship. Service
must be provided by an
Authorized KitchenAid
Service Center. See the
KitchenAid®blender
Warranty for Puerto
Rico on page 4 for
details on how to
arrange for service.
KitchenAid Will Not
Pay For:
A. Repairs when
blender is used in
other than normal
single family home
use.
B. Damage resulting
from accident,
alteration, misuse or
abuse.
C. Any shipping or
handling costs to
deliver your blender
to an Authorized
Service Center.
D. Replacement parts
or repair labor costs
for blenders
operated outside the
50 United States
and District of
Columbia.
KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for blenders
operated in the 50 United States and District of Columbia.
KitchenAid®Blender Warranty for
the 50 United States and District of Columbia

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KitchenAid®Blender Warranty
for Puerto Rico
A limited one year warranty extends
to the purchaser and any succeeding
owner for blenders operated in Puerto
Rico. During the warranty period, all
service must be handled by an
Authorized KitchenAid Service Center.
Please bring the blender, or ship it
prepaid and insured, to the nearest
Authorized Service Center. Call toll-
free 1-800-541-6390 to learn the
location of a Service Center near you.
Your repaired blender will be returned
to you prepaid and insured.
For service information, call toll-free
1-800-541-6390 or write to:
Customer Satisfaction Center,
KitchenAid Portable Appliances, P.O.
Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218.
Arranging for Service
after the Warranty Expires
Consult your local KitchenAid dealer
or the store where you purchased the blender for information on how to obtain service.
Arranging for Service Outside
the 50 United States and Puerto Rico
To order accessories or replacement
parts for your blender, call toll-free
1-800-541-6390 or write to:
Customer Satisfaction Center,
KitchenAid Portable Appliances, P.O.
Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218.
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug before servicing.
Failure to do so can result in
death or electrical shock.

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Electrical Requirements
Volts: 120 A.C. only.
Hertz: 60
Grounding, 3-prong system.
15-amp branch circuit.
NOTE: Your blender has a
3-prong grounded plug. To reduce
the risk of electrical shock, this plug
will fit in an outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit in the outlet,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not
modify the plug in any way.
A short power-supply cord is provided
to reduce risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.
If your blender should
malfunction or fail to operate,
please check the following:
1. Is the blender plugged in?
2. Is the fuse in the circuit to the
blender in working order? If you
have a circuit breaker box, be sure
the circuit is closed.
3. Try unplugging and waiting 15-20
minutes before re-plugging the
blender.
If the problem cannot be corrected
with the above steps, see the
KitchenAid Warranty on page 3.
Do not return the mixer to the
retailer – they do not provide service.
Troubleshooting Problems
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
death, fire or electrical shock.

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Textured, Durable Jar Lid with
Clear, 2 Ounce Ingredient Cap
provides a strong seal, hides
fingerprints. The lid will become
more flexible with use,
however it will maintain
its tight seal throughout
the life of the
blender.
Professional
Stir Chop Mix Puree Liquefy
Off
OnPulse
Ice Crushing All Speeds
WARNING: FLASHING LIGHT INDICATES READY TO OPERATE
DO NOT TOUCH BLADES
Blender Features
Stainless Steel
Blade Assembly
features blending
blades, on 4
different planes for
optimal blending,
made of superior
grade stainless steel.
(not shown)
Professional Base with five-speed
blending capability, Step Start®and
Pulse features. The smooth, rounded
metal base is sturdy, easy to clean and
has built-in cord storage.
Textured Threaded
Collar for jar stability,
hides fingerprints.
Sturdy, Stainless
Steel Blender Jar
with rounded sides
for easy scraping
and removal of
foods.
Sealing Ring
(not shown)
This blender was built and tested to KitchenAid quality standards for optimum
performance and long, trouble-free life.
No-Slip Rubber Feet
ensures operating
stability even when jar
is filled to capacity.
Wide Pour Spout
for smooth, drip
free pouring.

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Assembling Your Blender
1. Before assembling your blender
wipe blender base with a warm
sudsy cloth, then wipe clean with
a damp cloth. Dry with a soft
cloth. Wash blender jar, lid, collar
and blades in warm, sudsy water.
To help prevent scratching, clean
the stainless steel jar using a soft
cloth or sponge (do not use steel
wool). Rinse and wipe parts dry.
2. Turn blender jar upside down.
Place the small sealing ring on the
blade assembly.
3. Place the blade assembly with the
sealing ring in the bottom opening
of the jar.
4. Twist collar onto jar. Be sure to
engage threads properly and
securely. Turn assembled jar right
side up.
5. Place lid onto blender jar.

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6. Coil the power cord into the
storage area on the bottom of the
power base to shorten.
7. Place jar on power base. 8. Plug into a grounded 3-prong
outlet. Blender is now ready
to use.
9. Before removing the jar from the
base after use, always push the
OFF pad and make sure the
blinking red light is off, then
unplug. Lift the jar straight up,
with the collar attached, do not
twist. Do not unscrew the stainless
steel jar from the collar until you
are ready to remove the blade
assembly. Loosening the collar
with liquids inside the jar will
cause them to leak out.
Assembling Your Blender
Ultra Power
Professional
Professional
Stir ChopMix PureeLiquefy
Off
OnPulse
IceCrushingAll Speeds
WARNING:FLASHINGLIGHTINDICATESREADYTOOPERATE
DONOTTOUCHBLADES
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
death, fire or electrical shock.

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To Operate Your Blender
NOTE: While red indicator light is
blinking or blender is on:
- Do not touch blades.
- Do not interfere with blade
movement.
- Do not remove blender jar lid.
•With red light flashing, an
accidental touching of a speed pad,
or other circumstances may result in
turning on the blender.
•If blender runs when ON light is
flashing, do not use. Take unit to
an Authorized Service Center.
(However a slight flicker is normal.)
•This unit should operate only when
a speed pad is pressed. Immediately
press the OFF pad if the unit runs at
any other time. If this occurs, do
not use; take the unit to an
Authorized Service Center.
The KitchenAid®Professional blender
has five speeds: Stir, Chop, Mix, Puree
and Liquefy.
•Before operating the blender, make
sure the blender jar is properly
assembled (see page 7) and in place
on the blender base. Put ingredients
in jar and firmly attach lid.
•Press the ON pad. The red indicator
light should blink on and off
indicating the speed pads are
activated.
NOTE: If the red indicator light is not
blinking at this time, unplug blender
and take unit to an Authorized
Service Center.
•Press the desired speed pad for
continuous operation at that speed.
The indicator light will glow and
the red light will stay on. You may
change speeds without stopping
the unit by pushing the new speed
pad.
•If blending warm or hot foods or
liquids, remove the center
ingredient cap. Operate only on
STIR speed.
•To turn the blender off, press the
OFF pad. The OFF pad will stop any
speed and deactivate the blender at
the same time. Before removing the
blender jar, deactivate the blender
by pressing the OFF pad and
unplugging the power cord. Always
lift jar with the handle.
NOTE: Do not overprocess foods.
Stop and check the consistency of
foods after a few seconds.
Ultra Power
Stir ChopMix PureeLiquefy
Off
OnPulse
Ice Crushing All Speeds
WARNING:FLASHINGLIGHTINDICATESREADYTOOPERATE
DONOTTOUCHBLADES
Professional
Stir ChopMix PureeLiquefy
Off
OnPulse
Ice Crushing All Speeds
WARNING:FLASHINGLIGHTINDICATESREADYTOOPERATE
DONOTTOUCHBLADES

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Ingredient Cap
Remove cap and add ingredients at
STIR or MIX speeds. When operating
at higher speeds, with a full jar or
with hot contents, stop blender and
add ingredients.
Step Start®Feature
Step Start®feature automatically
starts the blender at a lower speed to
prevent splattering then quickly
increases to the selected speed for
optimal performance.
Pulse Feature
Your KitchenAid®blender has a
“Pulse At Any Speed” feature.
•Before operating the blender, make
sure the jar is properly assembled
(see page 7) and in place on the
blender base. Put ingredients into
blender jar and attach lid firmly.
•Press the ON pad. The red indicator
light should be blinking, showing
that the blender is activated.
•Press the PULSE pad. The indicator
light above the pad will glow,
indicating that all the speed pads
are in the Pulse mode.
•Select a speed pad and press for
the desired length of time (a short
delay reaching the selected speed is
normal due to the Step Start®
feature).
•To turn the Pulse feature off, just
press the PULSE pad again. The
blender is now ready for
continuous operation. Before
removing the blender jar, deactivate
the blender by pressing the OFF
pad and unplugging the power
cord.
NOTE: Use a rubber spatula to mix
ingredients ONLY when the blender is
OFF and unplugged. Never use any
utensil, including spatulas, in the
blender jar while the motor is
running.
To Operate Your Blender
Control
Stir ChopMix PureeLiquefy
Off
OnPulse
IceCrushingAll Speeds
WARNING:FLASHINGLIGHTINDICATESREADYTOOPERATE
DONOTTOUCHBLADES
Professional
60ml
2liters
60
ml
2
liters
30 ml
1liters
30
ml
1
liters
Control
Stir ChopMix PureeLiquefy
Off
OnPulse
Ice Crushing All Speeds
WARNING:FLASHINGLIGHTINDICATESREADYTOOPERATE
DONOTTOUCHBLADES
Professional
Control
Stir ChopMix PureeLiquefy
Off
OnPulse
Ice Crushing All Speeds
WARNING:FLASHINGLIGHTINDICATESREADYTOOPERATE
DONOTTOUCHBLADES
Professional

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Care and Cleaning
Item Speed
Pancake batter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mix
Waffle batter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mix
Vegetable-based main dish sauceStir
Fruit-based sauce. . . . . . . . . . . . Stir
Salad dressing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mix
Cream soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stir
Pureed fruit/Baby food fruit. . . Puree
Pureed meat/Baby food meat . Puree
Pureed vegetables/
Baby food vegetables . . . . . . Puree
Meat salad
for sandwich filling. . . . . Stir/Chop
Cheesecake . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liquefy
“Fluffy” gelatin for
pie/desserts . . . . . . . . . . . . Liquefy
Mousse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liquefy
Pesto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stir/Chop
Streusel topping . . . . . . . . . . . . Stir
Savory crumb topping . . . . . . Chop
Sweet crunch topping. . . . . . . Chop
Item Speed
Sweet crumb topping . . . . . . . . Stir
Dip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stir
Cream cheese-based spread . . . . Stir
Blended ice drink. . . . . Liquefy/Chop
Fruit-based drink . . . . . . . . . Liquefy
Frozen yogurt-based drink . . Liquefy
Sherbet-based drink. . . . . . . Liquefy
Ice milk-based drink. . . . . . . Liquefy
Grated hard cheese . . . . . . . Liquefy
Gravy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mix
White sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stir
Smooth ricotta or
cottage cheese . . . . . . . . . . . Mix
Oatmeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puree
Fruit juice from frozen
concentrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mix
Chopped vegetables . . . . . . . . . Stir
Chopped fruit. . . . . . . . . . Pulse/Stir
Chopped ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stir
Crushed ice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stir
Speed Control Guide
Tip - Ice can be crushed at any speed. Process up to one standard ice cube tray
or 12 to 14 standard ice cubes at a time. No liquid needs to be added for
processing, occasional stirring with spatula will be helpful. When using higher
speeds, pulse may give better results.
3. Wipe cord with warm, sudsy cloth;
wipe clean with a damp cloth,
then dry with a soft cloth. Cord
can be coiled into the storage area
on the bottom of the power base
for neat and convenient storage.
NOTE: Always correctly assemble
clean blender parts before storing on
blender base.
NOTE: Do not immerse base in water.
1. Disassemble blender container
parts and wash in warm, sudsy
water. To help prevent scratching,
clean the stainless steel jar using a
soft cloth or sponge (do not use
steel wool). Rinse all parts and
wipe dry. Or, wash in automatic
dishwasher.
2. For complete cleaning, remove
gasket from blade assembly, wash
in warm, soapy water.

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Quick Tips
•Use the pulse feature when making
beverages that include ice cubes in
order to produce a smoother
texture.
•Blend at LIQUEFY if you're making a
large amount of beverage using
lots of ice. For smaller quantities,
use CHOP.
•Smaller ice cubes can be chopped
or crushed faster than large ones.
•Add food to this blender jar in
larger quantities than you would
with other blenders – you can add
2 to 3 cups at a time versus 1-cup
portions.
•For many ingredient mixtures, start
the blending process at STIR to
combine the ingredients
thoroughly. Then increase to a
higher speed, if necessary.
•Be sure to keep cover on blender
jar while blending.
•If desired, remove center cap of
blender jar cover to add liquids or
ice cubes while the blender is
operating at STIR or MIX speeds.
When operating at higher speeds,
with a full jar or with hot contents
stop blender and add ingredients.
•Stop the blender and unplug
before using utensils in the blender
jar.
•Cool hot foods, if possible, before
blending. Begin blending warm
foods at STIR. Increase to higher
speed, if necessary.
•Remove center ingredient cap
when blending warm or hot liquids
and operate only on STIR.
How To ...
Reconstitute frozen juice: For a
6-oz. can of orange juice concentrate,
combine the juice and correct amount
of water in the blender jar. Cover and
blend at MIX until thoroughly
combined, about 10 to 15 seconds.
For a 12-oz. can, combine the juice
and 1 can of water in the blender jar.
Cover and blend at MIX until
thoroughly combined, about 20 to 30
seconds. Stir in remaining 2 cans of
water.
Dissolve flavored gelatin: Pour
boiling water into the blender jar.
Remove center ingredient cap and
blend at STIR until gelatin is dissolved,
about 30 to 60 seconds. Add other
ingredients.
Make cookie and graham cracker
crumbs: Break larger cookies into
pieces about 11⁄2inches in diameter.
Use smaller cookies as is. Place in
blender jar. Cover and blend at STIR,
pulsing a few times, about 3 seconds
each time, until desired consistency is
reached. Use the crumbs to make a
quick topping for frozen yogurt,
pudding, or a fruit compote.
To make a finer crumb for pie and
dessert crusts, break graham crackers
or cookies into pieces about 11⁄2inches
in diameter. Place in the blender jar.
Cover and blend at LIQUEFY, pulsing a
few times until desired consistency is
reached, about 20 to 30 seconds.
Make cracker crumbs: Follow
procedure for cookies. Use to top or
as an ingredient in main dish
casseroles and vegetable dishes.
Make bread crumbs: Tear bread
into pieces about 11⁄2inches in
diameter. Follow procedure for
crackers. Use in same ways you would
use cracker crumbs.
Blender Tips

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Blender Tips
How To ...
Chop fruits and vegetables: Put
2 cups of fruit or vegetable chunks in
blender jar. Cover and blend at STIR,
pulsing a few times, about 2 to 3
seconds each time, until desired
consistency is reached.
Puree fruits: Place 2 cups canned or
cooked fruit in blender jar. Add 2 to 4
tablespoons fruit juice or water per
cup of fruit. Cover and blend at
PUREE about 5 to 10 seconds.
Puree vegetables: Place 2 cups
canned or cooked vegetables in
blender jar. Add 2 to 4 tablespoons
broth, water, or milk per cup of
vegetables. Cover and blend at PUREE
about 10 to 20 seconds.
Puree meats: Place cooked, cubed,
tender meat in blender jar. Add 2 to 4
tablespoons broth, water, or milk per
cup of meat. Cover and blend on STIR
10 seconds. Stop and scrape sides of
blender jar. Cover and blend on
PUREE 10 to 20 seconds longer.
Puree cottage cheese or ricotta
cheese: Place cottage cheese or
ricotta cheese in blender jar. Cover
and blend at MIX until smooth, about
25 to 35 seconds. If necessary, add 1
tablespoon skim milk per cup of
cottage cheese. Use as a base for
lowfat dips and spreads.
Combine liquid ingredients for
baked goods: Pour liquid ingredients
in blender jar. Cover and blend at
LIQUEFY until well mixed, about 1
minute. Pour liquid mixture over dry
ingredients and stir well.
Take lumps out of gravy: If sauce
or gravy becomes lumpy, place in
blender jar. Cover and blend at MIX
until smooth, about 5 to 10 seconds.
Combine flour and liquid for
thickening: Place flour and liquid in
blender jar. Cover and blend at STIR
until smooth, about 5 to 10 seconds.
Prepare white sauce: Place milk,
flour, and salt, if desired, in blender
jar. Cover and blend at STIR until well
mixed, about 5 to 10 seconds. Pour
into saucepan and cook as usual.
Prepare pancake or waffle batter
from mix: Place mix and other
ingredients in blender jar. Cover and
blend at MIX until well mixed, 10 to
20 seconds; scrape sides of blender
jar, if necessary.
Grate cheese: Cut very cold cheese
into 1⁄2- to 1-inch cubes. Place up to 1⁄2
cup cheese in the blender jar. Cover
and blend at LIQUEFY about
5 to 10 seconds. For hard cheeses,
such as Parmesan, bring to room
temperature, then blend at LIQUEFY
for 10 to 15 seconds.
Make oatmeal for a baby: Place
uncooked rolled oats in blender jar.
Blend at MIX until desired
consistency, using pulse button,
about 5 to 10 seconds. Cook as
usual.
Make baby food from adult food:
Place prepared adult food in blender
jar. Cover and blend at STIR about 10
seconds. Then blend at PUREE about
10 to 30 seconds.
Rinse your blender jar: Fill blender
jar one-third to one-half full with
warm water. Add a few drops of
liquid dish detergent. Cover and
blend at STIR until sides are clean,
about 5 to 10 seconds. Rinse and dry.
For complete cleaning, wash all
gaskets separately.

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Simple Syrup
1cup sugar
1cup water
Combine sugar and water. Boil until sugar dissolves,
about 2 to 4 minutes. Cool, cover and refrigerate.
Yield: About 11⁄2cups.
2cups cranberry juice
cocktail
1cup orange juice
3⁄4cup vodka
2tablespoons lime
juice
2cups small ice cubes
Place ingredients in blender jar. Cover and blend at
CHOP, pulsing 3 to 4 times, about 10 seconds each
time, until slushy.
Yield: 5 (3⁄4cup) servings.
Per serving: About 159 cal, 0 g pro, 20 g car,
0 g fat, 0 mg chol, 4 mg sod.
Cranberry Frosty
3⁄4cup tequila
1⁄2cup triple sec liqueur
1⁄2cup lime juice
1⁄4cup simple syrup or
11⁄2tablespoons sugar
4cups small ice cubes
Place all ingredients in blender jar. Cover and blend
at CHOP, pulsing 5 to 6 times, about 10 seconds
each time, until slushy.
Yield: 6 (3⁄4cup) servings.
Per serving: About 118 cal, 0 g pro, 16 g car,
0 g fat, 0 mg chol, 6 mg sod.
Margarita
3⁄4cup rum
1⁄4cup lime juice
1⁄4cup simple syrup or
2 tablespoons sugar
3cups small ice cubes
Place ingredients in blender jar. Cover and blend at
CHOP, pulsing 4 to 5 times, about 10 seconds each
time, until slushy. Scrape sides of blender jar, if
necessary.
Yield: 4 (3⁄4cup) servings.
Variations: Add 2 bananas, 2 cups fresh or frozen
strawberries, or 4 medium peaches to above
ingredients.
Per serving: About 124 cal, 0 g pro, 8 g car,
0 g fat, 0 mg chol, 0 mg sod.
Frozen Daiquiri
COCKTAILS

15
1bottle (750 ml)
champagne or 3
cups club soda
11⁄2cups frozen
strawberries
3tablespoons simple
syrup or 11⁄2
tablespoons sugar
Place 11⁄2cups champagne and strawberries in
blender jar. Cover and blend at CHOP until smooth,
about 20 to 30 seconds. Add remaining
champagne. Blend at STIR 10 to 15 seconds,
until mixed.
Yield: 6 (3⁄4cup) servings.
Variation: Substitute 11⁄2cups frozen peach slices,
slightly thawed, for strawberries.
Per serving: About 107 cal, 0 g pro, 9 g car,
0 g fat, 0 mg chol, 1 mg sod.
Fruit Sparkler
4cups lowfat milk
1container (4 oz.)
refrigerated egg
substitute or 2
pasteurized eggs,
beaten
2tablespoons rum or
brandy, if desired
1package (3.4 oz.)
vanilla instant
pudding mix
1⁄4teaspoon nutmeg
Whipped cream, if
desired
Nutmeg, if desired
Place 2 cups milk, egg substitute, rum, pudding
mix, and 1⁄4teaspoon nutmeg in blender jar. Cover
and blend at STIR until blended, about 5 seconds.
Add remaining milk. Cover and blend at MIX until
smooth, about 5 to 10 seconds. Garnish each
serving with whipped cream and a sprinkle of
nutmeg, if desired. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Note: Mixture will thicken slightly as is stands. Stir
in 1 to 2 tablespoons milk to thin to desired
consistency.
Yield: 10 (1⁄2cup) servings.
Per serving: About 107 cal, 5 g pro, 15 g car,
3 g fat, 8 mg chol, 217 mg sod.
Year-Round Nog

16
4ounces light cream
cheese
1can (15 oz.) black
beans, rinsed and
well drained, 1⁄4cup
liquid reserved
1or 2 fresh jalapeño
peppers, stems and
seeds removed
1⁄2teaspoon cumin
1⁄4teaspoon salt
2medium green
onions, cut in 1⁄2-inch
pieces
1⁄2cup canned or
cooked frozen kernel
corn, drained
1chunk (1-inch) red
bell pepper, if
desired
1tablespoon fresh
cilantro leaves, if
desired
Place cream cheese, 1⁄4cup reserved liquid from
beans, jalapeño peppers, cumin, and salt in blender
jar. Cover and blend at CHOP until smooth, about
10 to 20 seconds; scrape sides of blender jar, if
necessary.
Add green onions, corn, red pepper, cilantro, and
beans to blender jar. Cover and blend at CHOP until
green onions and pepper are chopped, about 10 to
15 seconds.
Chill. Serve with vegetable dippers, pita bread, or
tortilla chips.
Yield: 2 cups; 32 (1 tablespoon) servings.
Per serving: About 19 cal, 1 g pro, 3 g car, 0 g fat,
1 mg chol, 81 mg sod.
Southwestern Dip
Seafood Spread
1 teaspoon margarine
or butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 ounces shelled and
deveined, small raw
shrimp
1⁄2cup sliced fresh
mushrooms
1 clove garlic, minced
2⁄3cup (3 oz.) imitation
crab meat (surimi) or
crab meat
3 tablespoons sliced
green onions
1 teaspoon
Worcestershire sauce
3 to 5 drops hot
pepper sauce
4 ounces light cream
cheese
2 tablespoons nonfat
plain yogurt
1⁄4teaspoon salt, if
desired
Heat margarine and olive oil in small non-stick
skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp,
mushrooms, and garlic. Cook and stir about
2 minutes. Add crab and green onions. Cook and
stir until shrimp are opaque and mushrooms are
tender, about 2 minutes. Add Worcestershire sauce
and hot pepper sauce. Remove from heat and set
aside.
Place remaining ingredients in blender jar. Cover
and blend at STIR until smooth, about 15 seconds;
scrape sides of blender jar, if necessary. Add
seafood mixture. Blend at STIR until mixed, about
10 to 15 seconds; scrape sides of blender jar, if
necessary.
Chill. Serve as a spread for crackers.
Yield: 11⁄2cups; 24 (1 tablespoon) servings.
Per serving: About 21 cal, 3 g pro, 0 g car, 1 g fat,
13 mg chol, 56 mg sod.
APPETIZERS, DIPS AND SPREADS

17
1⁄2small fresh jalapeño
pepper, stem and
seeds removed
1clove garlic
1⁄2medium onion, cut
into 1-inch chunks
1⁄4medium green
pepper, cut into
1-inch chunks
2 teaspoons olive oil
1⁄2teaspoon cumin
1 can (15 oz.)
garbanzo beans,
drained 1⁄3cup liquid
reserved
1⁄4teaspoon sesame oil,
if desired
1 small tomato, seeded
and chopped, if
desired
Place jalapeño pepper and garlic in blender jar.
Cover and blend at STIR until chopped, about 5 to
10 seconds. Add onion and green pepper. Cover
and blend at MIX; pulse 2 or 3 times, about 5
seconds each time, until onion and green pepper
are chopped.
Heat oil in small non-stick skillet over medium-high
heat. Add onion mixture and cumin. Cook and stir
until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Place onion mixture, beans, reserved liquid, and
sesame oil in blender jar. Cover and blend at MIX
until smooth, about 20 to 30 seconds to 1 minute;
scrape sides of blender jar, if necessary.
Place in serving bowl. Stir in tomato, if desired.
Serve with vegetable dippers, pita wedges, or
cracker bread.
Yield: 2 cups; 32 (1 tablespoon) servings.
Per serving: About 21 cal, 1 g pro, 4 g car, 0 g fat,
0 mg chol, 40 mg sod.
Hummus Dip
1 can (15 oz.) sliced
peaches, packed in
fruit juice and well
drained
2 tablespoons light
pasteurized process
cream cheese
product (from an
8-oz. tub)
2 tablespoons frozen
orange juice
concentrate
2teaspoons powdered
sugar
1⁄4teaspoon vanilla
Dash nutmeg
Place all ingredients in blender jar. Cover and blend
at STIR until smooth, about 15 to 20 seconds.
Serve with assorted fruits or angel food cake cubes.
Yield: 24 (1 tablespoon) servings.
Tip: To make juice with remaining concentrate,
measure amount of concentrate. Add three times
the amount of water as concentrate.
Per serving: About 10 cal, 0 g pro, 2 g car, 0 g fat,
0 mg chol, 7 mg sod.
Fruit Dip

18
1medium (about 1 lb.)
eggplant
1cup sliced fresh
mushrooms
1⁄2cup chopped onion
2cloves garlic, minced
1tablespoon olive oil
1medium tomato,
seeded and chopped
2tablespoons lemon
juice
1teaspoon dried
oregano
3⁄4teaspoon salt
2tablespoons reduced-
sodium chicken
broth or water
Pierce whole eggplant several times with fork. Place
in baking pan; bake at 400°F for 40 to 50 minutes,
or until very tender. Cool 5 to 10 minutes. Peel and
cube.
Place mushrooms, onion, garlic, and oil in medium
non-stick skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat
until mushrooms are tender. Add tomato, lemon
juice, oregano, and salt. Cook 10 minutes, stirring
frequently. Cool 5 minutes.
Place eggplant, mushroom mixture, and chicken
broth in blender jar. Cover and blend at PUREE until
smooth, about 30 to 45 seconds, scrape sides of
blender jar, if necessary.
Serve with vegetable dippers, crackers, or pita
wedges.
Yield: 3 cups; 24 (2 tablespoons) servings.
Per serving: About 14 cal, 0 g pro, 2 g car, 1 g fat,
0 mg chol, 76 mg sod.
Caponata
2tablespoons chopped
onion
1clove garlic, minced
2teaspoons olive oil
1cup light ricotta
cheese
1⁄4cup egg substitute or
1 egg
1⁄4teaspoon salt
1package (9 or 10 oz.)
frozen chopped
spinach, thawed and
pressed dry
2chunks (1-inch each)
red bell pepper
2tablespoons drained,
sliced water
chestnuts
1⁄4teaspoon crushed
red pepper flakes
4pita loaves (6 or
7 inches in diameter),
halved to make 8
rounds lightly
toasted
Place onion, garlic, and olive oil in small non-stick
skillet. Cool and stir over medium heat until onion
is crisp-tender.
Place ricotta, egg substitute, and salt in blender jar.
Cover and blend at CHOP until mixed, about
10 seconds. Scrape down sides, if necessary. Add
onion mixture, spinach, bell pepper, water
chestnuts, and red pepper flakes. Blend at MIX until
mixed, 30 to 45 seconds; scrape sides of blender
jar, if necessary.
Spoon about 1⁄4cup mixture on each pita loaf.
Place loaves on large baking sheet. Bake at 350°F
for 9 to 11 minutes, until set. Cut each loaf into
6 wedges.
Yield: 48 appetizers (3 appetizers per serving).
Per serving: About 73 cal, 4 g pro, 10 g car,
2 g fat, 4 mg chol, 150 mg sod.
Spinach Pita Wedges