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.

Add Filter

    Tout icon

    Banana Smoothie

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


    Morning Orange Drink

    I love to treat overnight guests to this creamy orange frappe. Just blitz a few basic ingredients in your blender...


    Strawberry Watermelon Slush

    We like to relax on the back porch with glasses of my slush after a long, hot day. Strawberries and...


    Pico de Gallo Black Bean Soup

    Everyone at my table goes for this feel-good soup. It is quick when you’re pressed for time and beats fast...


    S’mores Milk Shake

    When cabin fever hits, we whip up a beverage that tastes like s’mores. Oven-toasted marshmallows and a blender make it...


    Favorite Berry Punch

    A friend from church shared this zingy strawberry-infused punch recipe. It's great for bridal showers, anniversary parties and holiday gatherings....


    Watermelon Spritzer

    It couldn’t get much easier than this bright spritzer! “Watermelon blended with limeade is cool and refreshing. It’s a wonderful...


    Simple Tomato Soup

    I created this recipe on a bad weather day. My husband, Mic, and my daughter, Liz, ask for this soup...

    Makeover Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Milk Shake

    I’m not a big sweets person, but I’ll slurp down a milk shake from Steak ‘n Shake any day! —Sarah...


    Frozen Strawberry Daiquiris

    When I was in my early 20s, I went on a Carnival Cruise to the Caribbean. I fell for the...


    Candied Pecan Pear Salad

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


    Frozen Lemon-Berry Margaritas

    I like to cool down with this absolutely fantastic frozen margarita recipe. It's slightly icy, thick and perfect for when...


    Creamy Fudge Frosting

    For every occasion that calls for chocolate frosting, keep this fudgy recipe close by. With just five ingredients from the...


    Tout icon

    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...


    Tout icon

    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,...


    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....


    Ginger-Kale Smoothies

    Since I started making this green smoothie recipe for breakfast every day, I honestly feel better! Substitute any fruit and...

    Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie

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


    Garlic Dressing

    Calling all garlic lovers! This easy roasted garlic dressing will elevate your salads to a whole new level of yum.


    Cranberry Fruit Relish

    Rich color, a perky texture and tongue-tingling flavor make this relish a feast for the eyes and the taste buds....


    Merry Berry Salad

    Dried cranberries, crunchy apple chunks and toasted almonds dress up this crisp green salad. It's drizzled with a sweet-tart dressing...



    Tropical Pineapple Smoothies

    Around our house, we often make these yummy shakes. To make the shakes healthier, we substitute fat-free milk and ice...

    Banana Split Smoothies

    "This smooth and creamy beverage tastes just like a banana split," promises Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon. "It's easy to...


    Thick and Creamy French Dressing

    This dressing is an excellent salad topper that is thick and well-seasoned. It goes great with a variety of salad...


    Horchata

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


    Copycat McDonald’s Mocha Frappe

    A copycat McDonald's mocha frappe recipe saves you time and money at the drive-thru. Here's how to make it at...


    Yogurt Breakfast Drink

    Sleepyheads will savor this dreamy smoothie. Simply blend yogurt, milk and orange juice concentrate for a fresh start to your...


    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...