Blenders: Tips, Recipes, Guides & Care

A blender is a must-have for pureeing, whipping and crushing foods. We’ll show you how to use this kitchen workhorse, plus offer recipes, tips and techniques.

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    Easy Italian Tomato Salad

    My guests were delighted with the colorful fresh-tasting salad. It has a wonderful dressing—made with fresh basil and parsley—to complement...


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    Shrimp Pesto Pasta

    Garden-fresh basil and plump shrimp combine for a shrimp pesto pasta bursting with alfresco vibes.


    Cranberry Pear Spinach Salad

    A few moments are all you need to toss together this pretty salad and tangy classic dressing. It's a perfect...


    Red Pepper Carrot Soup

    This colorful soup is a tasty way to have a serving of vegetables without a lot of fat. Even my...


    Pomegranate Spinach Salad

    Whenever I take this salad to an event, people always ask for the recipe. It's perfect for the holidays.—Sheila Saunders,...


    Roasted Red Pepper Soup

    Use jars of roasted and marinated peppers as a speedy shortcut to smoky, creamy roasted red pepper soup.


    Fruit Smoothie with Milk

    This five-ingredient fruit smoothie with milk has peaches and strawberries blended into the drink to make it creamy and sweet,...


    Mole Poblano

    You'll love this rich, thick mole sauce with it's authentic flavor. The result is well worth the prep. mdash; Taste...

    Salmon Bisque

    Nutrition experts recommend 2 fish meals per week. This soup recipe from Barbara Parks of Renton, Washington is a tempting...


    Strawberry Malts

    Strawberry malts are an old-fashioned twist on strawberry milkshakes. Juicy strawberries, sweet strawberry syrup and creamy vanilla ice cream are...


    Old-Fashioned Chocolate Malted Milk

    With a few ingredients, you can make this old-fashioned favorite just like the old malt shops used to have!


    Cantaloupe Banana Smoothies

    This is one of my favorite flavor combinations for a smoothie. Cool and fruity, a glass full satisfies my evening...


    Strawberry Yogurt Smoothies with Banana

    Frozen berries and fruit keep these frosty smoothies extra thick. Best of all, the recipe is a great way to...


    Kiwi Smoothies

    Sweet and tangy, not to forget quick and easy to make, kiwi smoothies are a healthy treat that everyone will...


    Chicken Asparagus Soup

    Asparagus stars in this flavorful soup, a favorite recipe from my Italian grandmother. I have fond memories of chopping veggies...


    So-Healthy Smoothies

    This tastes like a milk shake, but it doesn't have the guilt or fat. My husband and I look forward...


    Raspberry Poppy Seed Dressing

    I love this creamy, fresh-tasting dressing! It’s so quick to assemble and adds a summery gourmet touch when drizzled over...

    Candied Pecan Pear Salad

    For special occasions, I like to dress up packaged salad greens with sweet pears, crunchy pecans and a slightly tart...


    Strawberry Daiquiri with Limeade

    A strawberry daiquiri with limeade is the ultimate shortcut cocktail. Just whirl everything together in the blender to create a...


    Hop, Skip and Go

    Here's a different drink for a beer-drinking crowd. It gets a touch of sweetness from lemonade. Make it in a...


    Mustard-Crusted Salmon

    OUR DAUGHTER sent us whole salmon for Christmas one year, so I searched the web and found this recipe. I...


    Angel Food Trifle

    A creamy ricotta-vanilla "custard" cuts calories and boosts calcium in this light take on an English classic. —Merwyn Garbini, Tucson,...


    Roasted Garlic and Sweet Potato Soup

    “My garden produced a bumper crop of sweet potatoes and I created this soup to help use them up,” says...

    Gingered Pumpkin Bisque

    Every spoonful of this pretty pumpkin soup hints of autumn. Serve it as the first course at your special, sit-down...


    Roasted Garlic Potato Soup

    Roasting mellows and sweetens the blend of veggies in this hearty and heartwarming soup. It's perfect for a cozy night...


    Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie

    This strawberry pineapple smoothie is a great way to get some fruit in your diet and some pleasure on your...


    Strawberry Banana Smoothie

    This refreshing strawberry banana smoothie makes for an easy breakfast, filling snack or healthy dessert.


    Lemon-Apricot Fruit Pops

    With just 31 calories, 4 teaspoons of sugar total and lots of vitamin C, this is one light and refreshing...


    Berry Blast Smoothies

    You’ll need just four easy ingredients for these quick morning pick-me-ups or sweet afternoon snacks. —Chris Michalowski, Dallas, Texas