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Six Easy And Delicious Blender Recipes

There’s more than one argument for tossing ingredients into a blender and letting nature take its course. Blenders make eggs lighter and fluffier and soups and salads creamier, while leaving salsas and pestos as chunky as you please. If your blender only sees the light of day when you’re in the mood for a frozen fruit smoothie, you’re missing out on a world of opportunity for creating an abundance of other healthy, tasty treats in record time.

Simple Blender Salsa
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Blenders were made for salsas. Or maybe it's the other way around. But either way, once you realize just how easy it is to whip up your favorite tangy tomato topping using nothing more than a blender, you'll put your whisk away for good. To make this recipe that yields about 28 servings, you'll need:
Simple Blender Salsa
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Blenders were made for salsas. Or maybe it's the other way around. But either way, once you realize just how easy it is to whip up your favorite tangy tomato topping using nothing more than a blender, you'll put your whisk away for good. To make this recipe that yields about 28 servings, you'll need:
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Ingredients
  • 2 cans Diced Tomatoes (14.4 oz)
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion quartered
  • 1 Jalapeno Chile seeds and ribs removed
  • Cilantro Leaves to taste
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
  • Salt to taste
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  • 2 cans Diced Tomatoes (14.4 oz)
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion quartered
  • 1 Jalapeno Chile seeds and ribs removed
  • Cilantro Leaves to taste
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
  • Salt to taste
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  1. Add everything except the final can of tomatoes to the blender at once, and pulse until the right consistency is achieved.
  2. Add the second can of diced tomatoes and pulse briefly.
  3. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  4. Let the salsa rest for 30 minutes before serving. Serve cold.
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Creamy Carrot Soup
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Nobody said you had to pour your soup into your blender. Immersion blenders are the bomb too -- especially for turning a saucepan full of steamed and sautéed veggies into a delicious, creamy concoction to brighten up any rainy day. To duplicate this recipe for creamy carrot soup, you'll need the following:
Creamy Carrot Soup
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Nobody said you had to pour your soup into your blender. Immersion blenders are the bomb too -- especially for turning a saucepan full of steamed and sautéed veggies into a delicious, creamy concoction to brighten up any rainy day. To duplicate this recipe for creamy carrot soup, you'll need the following:
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  • Onions sliced
  • 3 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 1/2 lbs Carrots peeled and sliced
  • 1 Potato peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup Celery diced
  • 16 oz Chicken Stock you can substitute vegetable stock
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
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  • Onions sliced
  • 3 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 1/2 lbs Carrots peeled and sliced
  • 1 Potato peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup Celery diced
  • 16 oz Chicken Stock you can substitute vegetable stock
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
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  1. Season a large, deep skillet with olive oil and toss in the onions, stirring gently until caramelized and golden brown.
  2. Toss in the carrots, potato and celery, and sauté for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Add stock and bring to a rapid boil. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until vegetables are very tender.
  4. Insert your immersion blender into the skillet and blend the ingredients until they're the consistency of soup.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Perfectly Scrambled Eggs
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Using a blender to prepare eggs for omelets or frittatas mixes in more air and adds a light, fluffy texture that can't be duplicated any other way. To make perfectly light and fluffy scrambled eggs for 2 to 3 people, follow this recipe:
Perfectly Scrambled Eggs
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Using a blender to prepare eggs for omelets or frittatas mixes in more air and adds a light, fluffy texture that can't be duplicated any other way. To make perfectly light and fluffy scrambled eggs for 2 to 3 people, follow this recipe:
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  • 6 Eggs
  • 6 tsp 2% Milk
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • Fresh Ground Black Pepper to taste
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  • 6 Eggs
  • 6 tsp 2% Milk
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • Fresh Ground Black Pepper to taste
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  1. Add eggs, milk and salt to the blender and blend continuously for 25 seconds.
  2. Allow foam to settle for two minutes.
  3. Warm non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add butter.
  4. Once the butter is almost completely melted, pour in the egg mixture. Don’t stir just yet.
  5. As the eggs begin to set, use a soft spatula to gently guide the outer edges toward the middle, tilting the pan to allow the uncooked eggs to spread until cooked through.
  6. Transfer eggs to serving plates. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Quick Blender Pesto
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Pesto made in the blender results in a smoother, more spreadable texture. If you haven't tried this simple solution for the perfect pesto, now's the time. You'll need the following:
Quick Blender Pesto
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Pesto made in the blender results in a smoother, more spreadable texture. If you haven't tried this simple solution for the perfect pesto, now's the time. You'll need the following:
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Ingredients
  • 4 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 1/2 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/3 cup Pine Nuts
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup Pecorino Cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Course Salt
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  • 4 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 1/2 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/3 cup Pine Nuts
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup Pecorino Cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Course Salt
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  1. Add the first four ingredients to the blender and blend until a paste.
  2. Stop throughout and use a soft spatula to keep the basil incorporated.
  3. Add cheese and salt; blend until combined.
  4. Serve immediately, or top with a dash of olive oil and chill for later.
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Chocolate Blended Mousse
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Dessert is deceptively easy when you bring out the blender to make quick work of your favorite chocolate mousse. This recipe is ridiculously simple, but tastes so good they'll think you slaved over it all day. For easy blender mousse, pick up the following ingredients:
Chocolate Blended Mousse
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Dessert is deceptively easy when you bring out the blender to make quick work of your favorite chocolate mousse. This recipe is ridiculously simple, but tastes so good they'll think you slaved over it all day. For easy blender mousse, pick up the following ingredients:
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  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 12 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Hot Milk
  • 3 Eggs
  • Whipping Cream optional
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  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 12 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Hot Milk
  • 3 Eggs
  • Whipping Cream optional
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  1. Add sugar, eggs and chocolate chips to blender and combine.
  2. Pour in the hot milk and blend carefully until mixture is smooth.
  3. Pour mousse into serving dishes and chill.
  4. Add whipping cream, if desired.
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Raspberry Vinaigrette
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Your blender is the perfect instrument for concocting the creamiest salad dressings. Nearly any type of dressing can be prepared this way to save time and to up the smooth factor. If you're in the mood for a tangy raspberry vinaigrette, have these ingredients on hand:
Raspberry Vinaigrette
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Your blender is the perfect instrument for concocting the creamiest salad dressings. Nearly any type of dressing can be prepared this way to save time and to up the smooth factor. If you're in the mood for a tangy raspberry vinaigrette, have these ingredients on hand:
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Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp Raspberry Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Greek Yogurt
  • 1 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 cup Red Raspberries
  • 1/2 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
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  • 2 tbsp Raspberry Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Greek Yogurt
  • 1 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 cup Red Raspberries
  • 1/2 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
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  1. Add all ingredients except the oil to your blender and blend for 30 seconds.
  2. Slowly pour oil through the lid.
  3. Pulse briefly on high, until emulsified.
  4. Serve immediately.
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Shopping for a New Blender?

Of course, your blender should suit your lifestyle — not too small, not too imposing — otherwise, you’ll be tempted not to use it. If you find yourself resorting to excuses anytime a recipe calls for digging out the blender, it might be time to shop for one that better fits your needs. Keep the following points in mind:

  • A blender should be easy to clean.
  • It shouldn’t take up your entire countertop.
  • It should be powerful enough to do the job you’re asking of it.

Some blenders will easily chop through ice like it’s still water; others can emulsify an entire apple. Decide which features are most important to you before you go shopping for the ultimate blender. Three good recommendations include:

Nutri-Ninja Pro ($89.99)

Small, compact and super easy to clean. The Nutri-Ninja Pro bills itself as a “vitamin and nutrient extractor.” It easily emulsifies, chops, blends and purees all your favorite foods into smoothies, soups, juices, pastes, sauces and more. There’s no large reservoir to clean, and blended foods are easy to carry along on the go.

If you’re all about the single-serving size, the Nutri-Ninja may be the perfect choice for an easy-to-use blender that won’t take up all your workspace.

All-Clad Immersion ($99.95)

The All-Clad Immersion Blender is the perfect tool when you need to blend ingredients directly in the pan. It’s simple to use, easy to clean and can be easily tucked away in a drawer. This immersion blender features variable speeds, an extra-long drive shaft and a soft-grip, ergonomically designed handle that make it a fun and convenient choice for a blender.

Vitamix 5200 ($449.00)

But if it’s a large family you need to feed, it will benefit you to go bigger with something like the Vitamix 5200 that features a roomy 64-ounce container, a full-metal drive system that uses aircraft-grade blades of stainless steel, and variable speed settings that give you complete control over the consistency of the finished product. It’s a bit bulkier and will take up a tad more counter space, but when it’s your turn to host the holiday dinner, you’ll be glad this behemoth has your back.

So if you haven’t used your blender since the last time you whipped up a round of mixed drinks for your college buddies, it’s time to give this little appliance room to grow. It will make your life easier, your heart healthier and leave you more time for doing the things you love — like eating, drinking and being merry.

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