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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    Blackberry Buttercream

    1 review

    Juicy blackberry buttercream frosting has a stunning color and sophisticated flavor. This frosting works especially well on rich, decadent chocolate...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Shakes

    1 review

    These chocolate peanut butter shakes will make you feel as if you're sitting in a 1950s soda fountain. Add an...


    Quick Mango Sorbet

    3 reviews

    Last summer, I decided to try my hand at making a passion fruit and mango sorbet. But fresh fruits require...


    Creamy Watermelon Smoothie

    I love this refreshing watermelon smoothie recipe and the bright, summery flavor. The key is to freeze the watermelon cubes...


    Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup

    Pureed potatoes help give this vegan cream of broccoli soup a silky texture without the cream! This is a fantastic...


    Nectarine Smoothies

    3 reviews

    This nectarine smoothie recipe tastes great on a warm summer day. Enjoy it on your patio or at a picnic!...


    Tropical Smoothie Bowl

    1 review

    This wake-me-up smoothie bowl with fruit, oats and cinnamon helps me start the day feeling satisfied. Sometimes I top it...


    Peanutty Strawberry Banana Smoothies

    2 reviews

    I like that this strawberry banana smoothie recipe is fairly light, but the peanut butter gives it some protein to...

    Tropical Berry Smoothies

    This fruity, healthy smoothie is a big hit with kids and adults alike because it tastes like a treat and...


    Thai Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

    3 reviews

    I created this salad to replicate one I tried on a cruise several years ago. It goes over very well...


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    Frozen Cherry Margaritas

    4 reviews

    When summer rolls around, I start thinking about all the fun drinks I can whip up to stay cool. This...


    Power Berry Smoothie Bowl

    3 reviews

    While you can't taste the spinach in these smoothies, you'll get all its nutrients along with big berry flavor. —Christine...


    Coconut Milk Strawberry-Banana Pops

    5 reviews

    These four-ingredient freezer pops are a delicious way to use up a pint of fresh strawberries. You'll love the hint...


    Chocolate-Avocado Mousse

    7 reviews

    I have rheumatoid arthritis, and I follow a special diet to help manage the symptoms. This avocado mousse is simple...


    How to Clean and Care for an Immersion Blender

    These simple tips will teach you how to clean an immersion blender to keep it in top condition for...


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    38 Recipes to Make Using Your Immersion Blender

    Put that gadget hiding in your cabinet to work with these immersion blender recipes. From soups to sauces and...


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    29 Recipes to Make Using a Blender

    We'll show you how to whip up soups, casseroles, smoothies and other yummy blender recipes.

    Green Tomato Salsa

    1 review

    I came up with this green tomato salsa recipe so I could use up all the fresh tomatoes from my...


    Pumpkin-Coconut Soup

    5 reviews

    Thai food lovers will go crazy for this soup. It has a deep flavor from the combination of onion, coconut...


    Here’s Why Vitamix Blenders Have Become So Popular (And Why You Should Care)

    Sometimes ridiculous claims make a thing too good to be true. And then there's Vitamix.


    Potatoes Romanoff

    1 review

    These tangy potato cubes, topped with cheddar cheese, can be mixed ahead and refrigerated until you're ready to bake them....


    Watermelon Smoothies

    7 reviews

    "This is sooo good in the summer," raves Sandi Pichon of Slidell, Louisiana. The simple summer beverage is a snap...


    Strawberry Lemonade Slush

    2 reviews

    "This refreshing fruity slush really perks up the taste buds," notes Sue Jorgensen, Rapid City, South Dakota. "I have made...

    Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

    1 review

    Even people who aren't big blue cheese fans have told me how much they enjoy this tangy dressing. It's refreshing...


    Celebration Punch

    This pretty fruit punch has just the right amount of sweetness. The ice ring keeps it cool for hours without...


    Honey French Dressing

    3 reviews

    The smooth thick dressing is a nice blend of tangy and sweet, with flavor reminiscent of a Western dressing. I...


    Blender Egg Custard

    10 reviews

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


    Mole Poblano

    1 review

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


    Fruit and Milk Smoothie

    6 reviews

    Instead of pouring a glass of ordinary orange juice, we suggest making this refreshing smoothie that's quickly prepared in a...