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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    Festive Fall Falafel

    Falafel is the ultimate Middle Eastern street food. Pumpkin adds a light sweetness and keeps the patties moist while baking. Top these beauties with a sweet and savory maple tahini sauce. You can serve them sandwich-style, as an appetizer over a bed of greens, or with soup and salad. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

    Chai Butternut Squash Pancakes

    Hot or cold, chai tea is my absolute favorite drink. I wanted to enjoy the spicy chai flavor in a...


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    Virgin Pina Colada

    This easy blender virgin pina colada recipe is a family favorite on a hot day. It creates a nonalcoholic mocktail...


    Banana Daiquiri

    We make our frozen banana daiquiri with fresh bananas, coconut milk, lime juice, simple syrup and rum. After one sip...


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    Mudslide

    The mudslide is made with vodka, Irish cream liqueur and coffee liqueur. Classic shaken versions include heavy cream, but we...

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    Pina Colada

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    If you love piña coladas—and who doesn't?—enjoy this easy version of the famous tropical drink invented in Puerto Rico. It's...


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    Korean Short Ribs

    Korean short ribs (aka galbi or kalbi) have a complex flavor with sweet, salty, fruity and umami notes. Add in...

    Frozen Espresso Martini

    The viral drink just got better. Take everything you love about an espresso martini and make it slushy! —Taste of...


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    The Best Green Smoothies

    Brighten your mornings with this green smoothie recipe. In just 10 minutes, you'll have a flavorful, healthy drink.


    Green Spaghetti

    Green spaghetti (espagueti verde) is the creamy Mexican pasta dish you're going to want to make over and over again.


    Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)

    Sopa de fideo is a Mexican noodle soup made with nutty, toasted fideo noodles and a seasoned tomato broth. This...

    Chilaquiles

    Ready to experience the ultimate Mexican breakfast? You need this recipe for delicious chilaquiles rojos.


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    Frozen Margaritas

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    One of my favorite summer drinks is a frozen margarita. What’s not to love? This drink is perfect paired with...


    Blueberry Papaya Smoothie Bowl

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    Some of my favorite foods are blueberries, almond milk and date syrup, so I used them to invent this blueberry...


    Shrimp Salad with Hot Honey Avocado Dressing

    This loaded main-dish salad uses avocado in place of oil in the dressing, with hot honey for a kick. Sometimes...


    Pineapple Coconut Refresher

    This tropical drink is lower in calories and fat than most smoothie recipes. It's quite refreshing and packed with vitamins...

    Chocolate Black Bean Smoothies

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    In an effort to keep my cholesterol in check and incorporate more beans into my diet, I started to explore...


    Bananas Foster Frozen Protein Dessert

    I love this recipe because it’s decadent while still on the healthy side. It’s high in protein too, so it...


    Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Soup

    You're going to love this creamy vegan cauliflower soup. You won't even notice that the dairy is missing!


    Copycat Panera Tomato Soup

    Recreate the comfort of Panera tomato soup with our easy 30-minute copycat recipe.


    Copycat McDonald’s Sweet and Sour Sauce

    You can have copycat McDonald's sweet-and sour sauce ready in under 10 minutes!


    Minty Pea Soup with Lemon

    This is one of our favorite St. Patrick's Day meals that also tastes great other times of the year. You...


    Copycat Panera Autumn Squash Soup

    Why wait for the fall menu to arrive at Panera? With our copycat Panera autumn squash soup recipe, you can...


    Butternut Squash Pasta

    My husband can't eat tomatoes, so this butternut squash pasta is the perfect alternative pasta sauce. This dish is great...


    Strawberry Banana Smoothies

    Sometimes a simple, healthy smoothie is all you need to start your day out right. This strawberry banana smoothie also...

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    Frozen Pineapple Smoothies

    This pineapple smoothie with take you to the tropics! It uses frozen pineapple and banana for a refreshingly frosty drink....


    The 6 Best NutriBullets for Smoothies, Baby Food and More Concoctions in 2024

    The best NutriBullet makes your life exponentially easier by blending ingredients into a super-fresh bite.


    Copycat Disney Dole Whip

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    With this copycat Disney Dole Whip recipe, you can re-create Disneyland magic in your kitchen.


    I Tested the Internet-Famous Beast Blender to See If It’s More Than a Pretty Kitc...

    The Beast Blender has won the internet's heart for its chic aesthetic and unique features, but how does it compare...



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    Take advantage of this under-the-radar Amazon Ninja Kitchen sale before word gets out to score the Ninja Foodi, Ninja Creami...