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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    Pureed Butternut Squash Soup

    For several years, we've been enjoying this velvety, healthy soup at Thanksgiving. Butternut squash isn’t the easiest thing to cut...


    Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Butter

    You can spread this apple butter on thick and still enjoy a breakfast that's thin on calories. For a smoother...


    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...


    Cream of Butternut Soup

    Ginger, turmeric, cinnamon and a little sherry do an incredible job of seasoning this slightly sweet butternut soup. After I...


    Sensational Slush

    Colorful and refreshing, this sweet-tart slush has become a family favorite. I freeze the mix in 2- and 4-cup containers...


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    Spiced Pumpkin Coffee Shakes

    The winter holidays are my favorite time of year, and this spiced pumpkin drink is one reason I love the...


    Strawberry Banana Smoothie

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


    Strawberry Mango Smoothies

    Sometimes artificial sweeteners make food taste exactly that, artificial. Not so in these smoothies—they're delicious and creamy with lots of...

    Roasted Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil

    No butter. No cream. No chicken stock. No problem! This is the best vegan tomato soup recipe we've ever tried.


    Red and Blue Berry Lemonade Slush

    This delightfully sweet-tart beverage showcases fresh raspberries and blueberries. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Bananas Foster French Toast

    This decadent overnight bananas Foster French toast recipe will take your brunch game to the next level.


    Lemon-Apricot Fruit Pops

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


    Instant Latte Mix

    Do you have to buy a gift for a coffee drinker? This mix is a fantastic, frugal substitution to coffee...


    Blender Egg Custard

    Egg custard is an old Southern recipe. I think this one is foolproof and also quick and easy--just blend, pour...


    Mole Poblano

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


    Mexican Chicken Wings

    I make these spicy appetizers for parties and football games and never have any leftovers. The hot wings contrast nicely...


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    Mango Lassi

    This mango lassi recipe blends tangy yogurt and a ripe, juicy mango into a drink that's both filling and thirst-quenching.


    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


    Swedish Pancakes

    When we spend the night at my mother-in-law's house, our kids beg her to make these crepe-like, Swedish pancakes for...


    Pesto Pasta

    My husband loves this fresh-tasting side dish that's as good as it is easy. The appetizing aroma of basil is...


    Berry Smoothie

    With two busy teenage boys in our house, getting everyone to eat well before school is a challenge. This thick...


    Cilantro Salad Dressing

    Use this zippy dressing over greens or hot or cold boiled potatoes. You'll love it! —Sara Laber, Shelburne, Vermont

    Slow-Cooked Salsa

    I love the fresh taste of homemade salsa, but as a working mother, I don't have much time to make...


    Pretty Peach Jam

    This homemade jam has been a favorite in my family for as long as I can remember. It's a delicious...


    Strawberry Syrup

    "This pretty berry-flavored syrup is scrumptious, especially on homemade waffles," writes Sarah Carpenter of Trumansburg, New York. "Since I began...


    Special Strawberry Spinach Salad

    Any way you slice them, strawberries are extra-colorful and refreshing when paired with crisp greens in this salad.—Jean Newnham, Peterborough,...


    Cheesy Cauliflower Soup

    When a chill is in the air, I like to make soups for the family. Cheese adds flavor and heartiness...


    Kiwi Smoothie

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