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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    Homemade Mayonnaise

    Pssst! Did you know America’s top-selling condiment and go-to dressing for chicken, tuna and potato salad can be prepared with...


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    Cobb Salad

    Cobb salad might have started with a handful of leftovers, but it has become a classic.


    Chocolate Strawberry Shake

    This chocolate strawberry shake is a full-on chocolate-covered strawberry in a glass, packed with creamy strawberry goodness, swirled with rich...


    Mixed Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

    This colorful salad is a bright and tasty introduction to a special meal. Dried cranberries and tart apples along with...


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    Strawberry Mimosa

    Elevate your brunch game with this easy strawberry mimosa recipe.


    Horchata

    In this Horchata recipe, the mixture of ground rice and almonds is accented with a hint of lime. Depending on...


    Date Shake

    The shake has the rich taste of dates. We recommend using Medjool dates for the most flavor. —Taste of Home...


    Cranberry-Banana Smoothies

    When the big meal is over, I make a smoothie using leftover cranberry sauce. Don’t have a frozen banana? Use...

    Pea Soup Shooters

    Appetizers really don’t get any easier than this. These shooters can be made ahead, they’re colorful, and they won’t weigh...


    Strawberry-Carrot Smoothies

    My children resist veggies, but they love this carrot smoothie. It packs in lots of good-for-you fruits and veggies—but to...


    Cucumber-Melon Smoothies

    My cool honeydew and cucumber smoothie has only five ingredients. I sometimes add a small avocado to make it extra...


    Kale Ginger Smoothie

    A splash of orange juice and a pinch of cayenne wake up this kale ginger smoothie with zingy flavor and...


    Fresh Sugar Snap Pea Salad

    We found fresh sugar snap peas at our town's farmers market. They make a cheerful salad with a tangy dressing....


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    Thin Mint Milk Shake

    Save a sleeve of Girl Scout cookies for this creamy milkshake that's fun for kids and adults, too. —Shauna Sever,...


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    Red, White and Blue Frozen Lemonade

    This patriotic drink is as pretty as it is delicious. With cherries, blueberries and lemon juice, we created a striped...


    Pineapple-Coconut Smoothie

    Use fresh or frozen fruits in this coconutty recipe. It's like a pina colada, but better for you and more...


    Cream of Carrot Soup

    Creamy carrot soup is a delightful blend of sweet carrots and herbs into a luxurious soup. It is perfect for...

    No-Cook Cranberry Relish

    This relish is a tangy addition served with chicken or ham makes a plate look so pretty! It's so important...


    Harveys Coconut Macaroons

    As the executive chef at Harveys, a resort hotel in Lake Tahoe, I modified this classic recipe, which originated a...


    Three-Green Salad

    For a crisp, refreshing side dish, this tasty salad can't be beat. It's the perfect salad to go with lasagna....


    Double Hot Horseradish Mustard

    My family enjoys spicy food so this recipe is wonderful for us. We add it to sandwiches.—Madeline Cole, Willow, Alaska


    Strawberry Spinach Salad

    This recipe was popular at a restaurant in Winston-Salem called Berry's. I love serving this salad to guests who comment...


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    Banana Smoothie

    Refreshing, creamy and brimming with banana, our banana smoothie is the ultimate wholesome beverage.

    Old-Fashioned Strawberry Soda

    With just a quick pulse of the blender, you will have what I call a "refreshing sipper"—and you'll be asked...


    Diabetic Milk Shake

    Here's a sugar-free refresher with a yummy vanilla-banana flavor. It blends together in no time. —Evelyn Archer, Elkville, Illinois


    Spicy Mustard

    When I make this mustard, I add fresh horseradish from our garden and vinegar seasoned with homegrown tarragon. —Joyce Lonsdale,...


    Pasta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

    This pasta salad is frequently requested at family get-togethers. The poppy seed dressing is also delicious in coleslaw or with...


    Banana Milk Drink

    When money was short and times were tough, my mother still made this banana milk drink for us. We thought...


    Crustless Coconut Pie

    This easy crustless coconut pie takes seconds to prepare and bakes in the oven in under an hour. Serve the...