Blender Recipes

Smooth and easy

The blender truly is a wonderful appliance to have at your disposal. They are versatile, portable, easy to clean, and easy to store. The opportunities for different recipes are virtually limitless. From sauces and purees, to smoothies and even pies, there's nothing your blender can't handle. Below is a list of some popular blender recipes that will allow you to prepare gourmet food and drinks in the comfort of your own home.

Hummus - this delicious appetizer is so easy that it will make your head spin. Simply combine a can of drained chickpeas, half a cup of lemon juice, three cloves of garlic, a teaspoon of sesame oil, and a teaspoon of salt, then blend on high. If it is too thick, add a teaspoon of water until it loosens up. Serve with crackers, pita bread, or any number of fresh vegetables.

Pesto Tomato Sauce - a simple, delicious pasta sauce. Combine two small tomatoes, one cup of parsley or basil, a tablespoon of nuts, a clove of garlic, two tablespoons of olive oil, and an ounce of parmesan. Blend the ingredients until you have a nice, smooth texture. Serve over noodles.

Peppercorn Soup - soups are already extremely easy, and the use of a blender makes it a breeze. For a yummy peppercorn soup, blend 4 ounces of Monterey Jack cheese, cut into small chunks, with one cup of milk for five to ten seconds. Then, pour the mixture into a saucepan and add one can of cream corn and a can or chopped green chilies and simply heat until warm and the cheese is melted.

Banana Berry Smoothie - a truly refreshing summer beverage. In your blender, combine 3/4s of a cup of milk, a cup of frozen strawberries, a banana broken into chunks, and eight ounces of strawberry or vanilla yogurt. Blend for 45 seconds. Enjoy.

Mexican Jack Omelet - no more throwing your shoulder out trying to beat up eggs for breakfast. For this delicious omelet, combine 3 eggs, 2 ounces of Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese, a tablespoon of milk or water, and salt and pepper. Blend the ingredients for about 10 to 15 seconds, and then cook in a skillet.

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