INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
®
SmartPower 7-Speed Electronic Blender
SPB-7 Series
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
NOTICE
CONTENTS
This appliance has a polarized plug (one prong is wider than the other).
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Use and Care/Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Helpful Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Easy Reference Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Do’s and Don’ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Recipe Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse
the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the
plug in any way.
Maximum rating of 500 watts is based on the jar attachment that draws
the greatest power. Other recommended attachments may draw
significantly less power.
This unit comes with a resettable thermal fuse to prevent damage to the
motor in the case of extreme overload. Simply unplug the unit, rest it for
15 minutes and continue.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart® SmartPower®
7-Speed Electronic Blender on a flat, sturdy surface before
unpacking.
2. Remove instruction booklet and other printed materials from
top of corrugated insert. Next remove the top corrugated insert.
INTRODUCTION
The life of the party, the SmartPower® 7-Speed Electronic Blender
is engineered with seven speeds, including one speed just for
ice crushing. The results are delicious, professional-quality frozen
drinks. The SmartPower® 7-Speed Electronic Blender purées,
blends, mixes, stirs, liquefies, and more. No need to worry about
spills or messy cleanups, either. The SmartPower® 7-Speed
Electronic Blender comes with a dripless pour spout and touchpad
that wipes clean in an instant. Like all Cuisinart® appliances, the
SmartPower® 7-Speed Electronic Blender was designed to bring
you years of enjoyment, and it is backed by a three-year limited
warranty.
3. Carefully lift blender base from box and set aside.
4. Remove the lower corrugated insert containing the blender jar
assembly. Be careful not to tip the jar when removing.
5. Remove any additional literature from the box.
To assemble the blender, follow the Assembly instructions on page
5 of this instruction booklet. Replace all corrugated inserts in the
box and save the box for repackaging.
Before using for the first time: Wash all parts according to the
Cleaning and Maintenance section on page 7 of this booklet to
remove any dust or residue.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. Cover Just press on. Tightfitting seal resists leakage.
2.
1.
2. 2-oz. Measured Pour Lid Allows you to measure and add
3.
ingredients without removing the cover.
3. 40-oz. Glass Jar with Dripless Pour Spout
Has a unique, sturdy, widemouth design and a dripless pour
spout for no-mess pouring.
4. Leak-proof Rubber Gasket (not shown) Holds the glass jar
snugly in position for safe operation.
5. High-quality Cutting Assembly with Patented Stainless Steel
Blades
Is strong enough for all blender tasks, including tough jobs, from
ice crushing to chopping delicate herbs.
5.
6. Collar (Locking Ring)
Is self-aligning so that the glass blender jar slides easily into
position, eliminating the frustration of twisting and turning the
blender jar to lock into place.
6.
7.
7. Heavy-duty Motor Base
Is so sturdy and stable, it will not “walk” on your counter –
even during ice crushing!
8. 7-Speed Touchpad Control with Indicator Lights
Is easy to use, read and clean. The red LED lights clearly
indicate what blender speed you are using.
8b.
8a.
8a. Pulse at Any Speed Button
Allows you to pulse at any speed from high to low, so you can
blend ingredients only as much as needed.
8.
8b. Ice Crush Button
This button is preset to the best speed for crushed ice.
9. Slip-proof Feet
Prevent movement during use and prevent damaging marks on
countertops or tables.
9.
10. Cord Storage (not shown)
Note: Blades are sharp…
handle carefully.
Keeps countertop safe and neat by conveniently storing excess
cord.
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USE AND CARE
To use your Cuisinart® SmartPower® Electronic Blender, begin by
HELPFUL REMINDERS
• Once the cover is in position, additional ingredients can
be added during blending: twist the measured pour lid
counterclockwise until the tabs in the pour lid align with the slots
in the cover; pull up pour lid, add ingredients, and replace the
measured pour lid.
ASSEMBLY
assembling the blender jar. See diagram, next page.
1. Turn the blender jar (a) upside down, and place it flat on
a sturdy surface.
• Cover should always be in place while the unit is on.
2. Position the rubber gasket (b) on the round opening on the
bottom of the blender jar.
• Warning: Do not place blender jar on base while motor is
running.
3. Turn the cutting assembly (c) upside down, and place the blade
end in the blender jar opening. Note: Blades are sharp. Handle
carefully.
• Do not twist locking ring from blender jar when removing blender
jar from base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base.
• Boiling liquid or solid frozen foods (with the exception of ice
cubes or ½-inch [1.3 cm] pieces of frozen fruit) should never be
placed in the blender jar.
4. Secure the rubber gasket and cutting assembly into position
by placing the smaller opening of the locking ring (d) on top of
the cutting assembly. Engage threads by twisting the locking
ring clockwise until tightened. Make sure locking ring is tightly
fastened to blender jar. Once assembled, turn the blender jar
right-side up.
• Do not place ice, frozen foods or very cold liquids in a blender
jar that has come directly from a hot dishwasher.
• Do not place very hot liquids or foods in a blender jar that has
come directly from the freezer. Boiling liquids should cool for 5
minutes before being placed in blender jar.
5. Push the cover onto the top of the blender jar. Insert the
measured pour lid into the cover, aligning the tabs in the pour lid
with the slots in the cover. Twist clockwise to lock pour lid into
the cover.
• Follow Cleaning and Maintenance instructions on page 7, prior
to your first use.
6. Place the blender jar on the motor base so that the jar markings
are facing you and the handle is positioned to one side.
7. Plug in power cord. Your blender is now ready to be used.
OPERATION
1. Place the motor base of your Cuisinart® SmartPower® Electronic
Blender on a flat, sturdy surface. It is important that the
surface be clean and dry. Assemble the blender by following
the assembly instructions. Once the jar is assembled and is in
position on the motor base, plug the Cuisinart® SmartPower®
Electronic Blender into an electrical outlet.
(d)
(c)
(b)
(a)
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2. Add all necessary ingredients to the blender jar, and replace the
cover. You may add more ingredients by lifting the measured
pour lid and dropping ingredients through the fill area. Replace
the measured pour lid after adding ingredients. Do not place
hands in blender jar with blender plugged in.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
To activate blender
Press On – The blender is in On mode.
To begin blending
To change speeds
To pulse
Press desired speed button.
Press desired speed button.
In On mode press Pulse, then press
and release desired speed button as
needed.
Note: Add liquid ingredients first, then follow with solid
ingredients. This will provide more consistent blending and prevent
unnecessary stress on the motor.
Note: To remove blender jar cover, lift edge of cover upward.
To crush ice
In On mode, press and release
Ice Crush button as needed.
Press Off button.
Lifting measured pour lid will not remove cover.
To stop blending
(and deactivate blender)
To stop blending
(in Pulse or Ice Crush mode)
3. To start blending: Press the On button. The red On LED light
will flash, indicating that the blender is turned on but no speed
has been selected.
Release button.
To stop blending in Stir,
Chop, Mix, Purée, or
Liquefy mode
Press speed button again. This will
return the blender to On mode.
Press Off button to turn blender off.
4. Press the desired blending speed: Both the On
indicator light and the activated speed indicator light will glow.
The blender will now be functioning at the desired speed. It is
possible to switch speeds without pressing the Off button, by
simply pushing the next desired speed button.
SPEED SELECTION GUIDE
Refer to this guide to choose the best speed for your desired result.
Ingredient/Recipe
Speed
Result
Reconstituting frozen
orange juice concentrate
Stir
Stir
Stir
Chop
Mix
Smooth and full-bodied
Thick and creamy
Desired consistency
Coarse to fine
Thick topping
Uniformly fine
Mayonnaise
Salad dressings
Nuts
Whipping cream
Bread crumbs
Grating citrus zest
Milk shakes
Baby food
Health drinks
Frozen cocktails
Grinding hard cheese
Spices
5. To stop the blending process: Re-press the activated speed
button. The blending process will stop. The red On indicator
light will continue to flash to let you know that the blender is still
on. The blender can be completely deactivated and stopped at
any speed by pushing the Off button. You will need to press the
On button again to continue blending.
Mix
Purée
Purée
Purée
Liquefy
Liquefy
Liquefy
Liquefy
Ice Crush
Uniformly fine
Smooth and creamy
Smooth and creamy
Smooth and creamy
Thick and slushy
Coarse to fine
6. To reset the blender: The unit has an advanced thermal
resettable fuse feature. If the event of an overload condition
the unit will shut down to protect the motor from overheating.
When this happens, to reset the unit, unplug the blender and let
it cool down for a minimum of 15 minutes. Then look to reduce
the contents and/or clear any jams, then restart as noted in the
operating directions.
Coarse to fine
Snowy
Ice
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7. Pulse mode: While the blender is turned on, you can create
a burst of power for quick, efficient blending by activating the
Pulse function. To do so, first push the Pulse button, which will
cause the pulse indicator light to flash. Next, push and release
the desired speed button. Repeat as desired. You determine
the duration of each pulse. While pulsing, all indicator lights
(the On, the Pulse, and the desired speed) will glow. The Pulse
function can be used to break apart larger pieces of food or to
control the texture of food when chopping. The Pulse function
is also effective in starting the blending process when you do
not want contnuous power, or when processing items that do
not require an extended amount of blending.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
®
®
Always unplug your Cuisinart SmartPower Electronic Blender
from the electrical outlet before cleaning. The blender is made of
corrosion-resistant parts that are easy to clean. Before first use and
after every use, clean each part thoroughly. Periodically check all
parts before reassembly. If any part is damaged or blender jar is
chipped or cracked, DO NOT USE BLENDER.
Remove the blender jar from the motor base by lifting straight up
and away. Twist off the locking ring by turning counterclockwise.
Remove the cutting assembly and rubber gasket. Wash in warm
soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
®
8. To crush ice: The SmartPower Electronic Blender motor
Place the locking ring in the upper rack of the dishwasher or wash
in warm water.
is strong enough to crush ice without liquid at any speed;
however, for your convenience, we have preset the best speed
for ice crushing. To give you greater control, the Ice Crush
function automatically operates as a Pulse function. To crush
ice, place ice cubes in the blender jar, and place the cover and
the measured pour lid on the blender jar. Press the On button.
Press the Ice Crush button in short pulses until ice is crushed
to desired consistency. See the Recipe Tips section on page 9
for details
CAUTION: Handle the cutting assembly carefully. It is SHARP and
may cause injury. Do not attempt to remove blades from cutting
assembly.
Remove the blender jar cover and the measured pour lid. Wash
in warm, soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly, or place in upper
rack of dishwasher. The blender jar must be washed in warm
soapy water and rinsed and dried thoroughly. The blender jar can
also be placed upside down in dishwasher.
9. To dislodge food: Use a rubber or plastic spatula to help
remove food lodged around the cutting assembly. DO NOT
USE SPATULA UNTIL YOU HAVE TURNED THE BLENDER
OFF. Replace the cover and measured pour lid and continue
blending, if necessary. Make sure spatula is not inside the
blender jar befor blending.
Finally, wipe the motor base clean with a damp cloth to remove
any residue, and dry thoroughly. Never submerge the motor base in
water or other liquid, or place in a dishwasher.
Tip: You may wish to clean your blender cutting assembly
as follows: Squirt a small amount of dishwashing liquid into
assembled blender jar and fill halfway with warm water. Run on Stir
for 15 seconds. Repeat, using clean tap water. Empty blender jar
and carefully disassemble parts. Wash cutting assembly, gasket
and locking ring in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry all parts
thoroughly.
10. When finished blending: Press the Off button and unplug the
blender from the electrical outlet. Never remove the blender
jar from the motor base until the blender is off. Do not twist
locking ring from blender jar when removing jar from motor
base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base. Do not place
hands in blender jar with blender plugged in.
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• When scraping the blender jar with a spatula, remove the food
from the sides of the blender jar and place food in the center of
the blender jar, over the cutting assembly.
DO’s and DON’Ts WHEN USING
YOUR BLENDER
• When chopping fresh herbs, garlic, onion, zest, bread crumbs,
nuts, spices, etc., make sure the blender jar and cutting
assembly are completely dry.
Do:
• Make sure the electrical outlet is rated at the same voltage as
that stated on the bottom of the blender motor base.
• If food tends to stick to the sides of the blender jar when
blending, pulse in short bursts.
• Always use the blender on a clean, sturdy and dry surface.
• Pulses should be short bursts. Space the pulses so the blades
stop rotating between pulses.
• Always add liquid ingredients to the blender jar first, then
add remaining ingredients. This will ensure that ingredients
are uniformly mixed.
Don’t:
• Cut most foods into cubes approximately ½ inch (1.3 cm) to
1 inch (2.5 cm) to achieve a more uniform result. Cut all cheeses
into pieces no larger than ½ inch (1.3 cm).
• Don’t store food or liquids in your blender jar.
• Don’t place cutting assembly and locking ring onto motor base
without the blender jar attached.
• Use the measured pour lid to measure liquid ingredients such
as alcohol. Replace measured pour lid after ingredients have
been added.
• Blender will not mash potatoes, knead heavy dough, or beat
egg whites.
• Use a rubber or plastic spatula as needed, only when the
blender is turned off. Never use metal utensils, as damage may
occur to the blender jar or cutting assembly.
• Don’t remove blender jar while unit is on. Keep the blender jar
cover on the blender jar while blending.
• Don't twist locking ring from blender jar when removing blender
jar from motor base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base.
• Place cover on firmly. Always operate the blender with the
cover on.
• Don’t overprocess foods. Blender will achieve most desired
results in seconds, not minutes.
• Make sure locking ring is tightly attached to blender jar.
• Always remove locking ring, cutting assembly, and rubber gasket
before cleaning.
• Don’t overload blender. If the motor stalls, turn the blender off
immediately, unplug the unit, and remove a portion of the food,
then continue.
• Don’t use any utensil inside the blender jar while the motor is on.
• Don’t use any container or accessories not recommended by
Cuisinart. Doing so may result in injury.
• Don’t place hands inside the blender jar when blender is
plugged in.
• Don’t add boiling liquids or frozen foods (except ice cubes or
½-inch pieces of frozen fruit) to glass blender jar. Boiling liquids
should cool for 5 minutes before being placed in blender jar.
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• Grinding Spices: For best results, blender jar and cutting
assembly must be clean and dry. Add ¼ to ½ cup of spices/
seeds/peppercorns to blender jar. Blend on Liquefy for 30 to 35
seconds. Turn blender off.
RECIPE TIPS
The simple recipes that follow include some old Cuisinart®
favorites, as well as some creative combinations that are sure to
please your friends and family. Thanks to the superior ice crushing
®
power of the SmartPower Electronic Blender, you’ll also be able to
make delicious frozen drinks.
• Whipping Cream: Whip 1 cup of cream (whipping or heavy
cream) at a time. Blend on Mix, and process for 45 to 60
seconds or until creamy and smooth. If making sweetened
cream, add sugar after 10 seconds. Turn blender off. Makes
about 1 cup.
• Chopping Nuts: Pulse ½ cup of nuts (shells removed) on Chop 4
to 5 times. Turn blender off; scrape blender jar with spatula. Turn
blender on and pulse on Chop 2 to 3 times. Turn blender off.
Pulse fewer times for more coarsely chopped results. For best
results, process no more than 1 cup at a time.
• Puréeing Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Rehydrate 1 ounce of tomatoes
in 1 cup boiling water. Allow to sit for 10 minutes or until
softened. Add tomatoes and water to blender jar. Cover and
pulse on Liquefy 5 times; then run continuously on Liquefy for 15
to 20 seconds. Turn blender off. Drain in fine strainer if desired.
Makes about ½ cup of puréed tomatoes.
• Bread, Cookie or Cracker Crumbs: For best results, use
day-old bread (drier bread works best). Break bread slices into
½-inch pieces, and process no more than 1 cup of pieces at a
time on Mix for 5 to 10 seconds. Crackers and cookies should
also be broken into ½-inch pieces; process 1 cup at a time on
Mix for 10 to 15 seconds. Turn blender off.
• Crushing Ice: Add up to 10 large ice cubes to blender jar. Press
the Ice Crush button, using short bursts, 10 times, or until cubes
are the consistency of snow. Turn blender off. Pulse fewer times
if coarsely chopped ice is desired.
• Grating Citrus Zest: For best results, blender jar and cutting
assembly must be clean and dry. Remove zest from fruit in strips
(using vegetable peeler). Use no more than 8 strips at a time
(zest of one medium lemon). Cut strips in half. Add strips and
1 teaspoon sugar (from recipe) to the blender jar. Blend on
Liquefy for 15 to 20 seconds. Turn blender off.
• Baby Food: Combine ½ cup cooked vegetables, fruit or meat
with 3 tablespoons liquid (water, milk or fruit juice) in the blender
jar. Blend on Purée for 15 to 20 seconds. Add more liquid if
necessary and process again. Turn blender off.
• Grinding Hard Cheese: Cut cheese into ½-inch pieces. Blend
on Liquefy for 30 seconds. Turn blender off. For best results,
grind no more than 3 ounces of cheese at a time.
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FROZEN DAIQUIRI
RECIPES
Makes four 4-ounce servings
4
3
2
ounces frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
ounces light rum
cups ice cubes
FROZEN BEVERAGES
FROZEN CRANBERRY-ORANGE MIMOSA
Makes ten 5½-ounce servings
Place ingredients in the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar in
order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and
process on Liquefy until slushy, about 45 to 50 seconds. Turn
blender off. Serve immediately.
1
1
cup cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
cup orange juice, chilled
1½
1
cups ice cubes
bottle (750 ml) brut champagne, chilled
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 105 (0% from fat) • carb. 14g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 4mg • calc. 0mg • fiber 0g
Place cranberry juice, orange juice, and ice cubes in the
Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar in order listed. Place cover
on jar. Turn blender on and process on Liquefy until thick and
RUM AND ORANGE FREEZE
frothy, about 30 to 40 seconds. Turn blender off. Pour 1/ cup
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Makes four 4-ounce servings
juice mixture into each champagne glass. Top with chilled
champagne. Serve immediately.
1
1½
1
cup orange juice
ounces dark rum
cup ice cubes
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 32 (0% from fat) • carb. 8g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 14mg • calc. 3mg • fiber 1g
Place ingredients in the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar in
order listed. Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and process on
Liquefy until slushy, about 30 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve
immediately.
FROZEN FRUIT DAIQUIRI
Makes five 4-ounce servings
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 45 (0% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 0g
4
3
2
1
ounces frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
ounces light rum
cups ice cubes
cup ripe fruit, cut into 1-inch pieces
(strawberries, bananas, peaches)
MARGARITA
Makes four 4-ounce servings
Place ingredients in the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar in
order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and
process on Liquefy until slushy, about 45 to 50 seconds. Turn
blender off. Serve immediately.
½
4
cup lime juice
ounces tequila
1
2
tablespoon granulated sugar
cups ice cubes
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 90 (0% from fat) • carb. 13g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 3mg • calc. 5mg • fiber 1g
Place ingredients in the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar in
order listed. Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and process on
Liquefy until slushy, about 45 to 60 seconds. Turn blender off.
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Serve immediately.
CHOCOLATE MILK SHAKE
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 94 (0% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 4mg • calc. 4mg • fiber 0g
Makes two 8-ounce servings
1
1
2
cup reduced-fat milk
scoop (4 ounces) vanilla ice cream
tablespoons chocolate syrup
PIÑA COLADA
Place ingredients in the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar in
order listed. Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and process on
Purée until smooth and creamy, about 25 to 30 seconds. Serve
immediately.
Makes two 6-ounce servings
½
2
cup unsweetened pineapple juice
ounces sweetened cream of coconut
ounces dark rum
2
1
cup ice cubes
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 243 (41% from fat) • carb. 29g • pro. 7g • fat 11g • sat. fat 7g
• chol. 34mg • sod. 127mg • calc. 234mg • fiber 1g
Place ingredients in the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar in
order listed. Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and process on
Liquefy until slushy, about 45 to 50 seconds. Turn blender off.
Serve immediately.
Variation: For a strawberry milk shake, substitute strawberry
syrup and strawberry ice cream.
CAPPUCCINO SHAKE
Makes four 8-ounce servings
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 143 (25% from fat) • carb. 10g • pro. 1g • fat 4g • sat. fat 2g
• chol. 11mg • sod. 17mg • calc. 14mg • fiber 1g
1
cup espresso coffee or strong coffee
cup half-and-half
cup granulated sugar*
cup ice cubes
½
¼
1
MILK SHAKES/FRAPPES
ground cinnamon
ORANGE CREAMSICLE
Makes one 12-ounce serving
Place all ingredients except cinnamon in the Cuisinart®
SmartPower® blender jar in order listed. Place cover on jar. Turn
blender on and process on Liquefy until smooth, about 25 to 30
seconds. Pour into glasses, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve
immediately.
¾
2
cup fat-free milk
scoops (8 ounces) orange sherbet
tablespoons instant fat-free dry milk
teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2
½
*Use less sugar (about 3 tablespoons) if a less sweet beverage is
desired.
Place ingredients in the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar in
order listed. Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and process on
Liquefy until smooth, about 30 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve
immediately.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 87 (31% from fat) • carb. 14g • pro. 1g • fat 3g • sat. fat 2g
• chol. 11mg • sod. 14mg • calc. 33mg • fiber 0g
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 396 (9% from fat) • carb. 76g • pro. 14g • fat 4g • sat. fat 3g
• chol. 20mg • sod. 265mg • calc. 411mg • fiber 5g
Variation: Pour mixture into ice cube trays, and freeze until
solid. Place in blender jar, and crush, using Ice Crush to make a
refreshing frozen dessert.
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ICE CREAM SODA
SMOOTHIES
Makes two 12-ounce servings
ALL-FRUIT SMOOTHIE
Makes six 6-ounce servings
1
1
2
1
cup reduced-fat milk
scoop (4 ounces) vanilla ice cream
tablespoons chocolate syrup
cup ginger ale
¹∕
cup orange juice
cup cantaloupe, cut into 1-inch pieces
cup raspberries
cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
cup navel orange segments, cut into 1-inch pieces
cup strawberries, cut into 1-inch pieces
medium banana, cut into 1-inch pieces
cup ice cubes
³
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Place milk, ice cream, and chocolate syrup in blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process
on Purée until smooth and creamy, about 40 to 45 seconds. Turn
blender off. Divide ginger ale into two tall glasses (about 14 to
16 ounces each). Add ice cream mixture, and stir gently. Serve
immediately.
Layer the ingredients in the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender
jar in the order listed. Do not pack fruit tightly into blender jar.
Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and process on Liquefy
until smooth, about 30 to 40 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve
immediately.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 287 (34% from fat) • carb. 40g • pro. 7g • fat 11g • sat. fat 7g
• chol. 34mg • sod. 136mg • calc. 238mg • fiber 1g
NOTE: The riper the fruit, the sweeter the smoothie.
MOCHA SHAKE
Makes one 12-ounce serving
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 92 (0% from fat) • carb. 22g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg • calc. 30mg • fiber 4g
1
teaspoon instant coffee crystals
tablespoon hot water
1
½
2
cup reduced-fat milk
scoops (8 ounces) vanilla low-fat frozen yogurt
or vanilla ice milk
BANANA-PINEAPPLE FREEZE
2
tablespoons chocolate syrup
Makes two 8-ounce servings
Dissolve coffee crystals in hot water, and place in the Cuisinart®
SmartPower® blender jar. Add remaining ingredients in order
listed. Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and process on Purée
until smooth, about 25 to 30 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve
immediately.
1
cup unsweetened pineapple juice
medium banana, cut into 1-inch pieces
cup instant fat-free dry milk
cup ice cubes
½
¼
1
Place ingredients in the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar in
order listed. Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and process on
Liquefy until smooth, about 25 to 30 seconds. Turn blender off.
Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 479 (28% from fat) • carb. 71g • pro. 15g • fat 15g • sat. fat 7g
• chol. 43mg • sod. 255mg • calc. 540mg • fiber 1g
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 152 (0% from fat) • carb. 32g • pro. 6g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 3mg • sod. 87mg • calc. 124mg • fiber 2g
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Calories 16 (0% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 1mg • sod. 8mg • calc. 27mg • fiber 0mg
DIPS/SPREADS/APPETIZERS
For best results when blending fresh herbs, the herbs, blender jar and
cutting assembly must be dry and clean.
Variation: Substitute fruit-flavored yogurt.
MEXICAN SALSA CRUDA
HUMMUS
Makes two cups
Makes 2¼ cups
1
¼
2
1
1
can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes, drained
cup fresh cilantro leaves
jalapeño peppers, halved, seeded, cut into ½-inch pieces
small onion, peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces
teaspoon fresh lime juice
½
2
2
4
4
1½
2
1
cup fresh lemon juice
cups canned, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
tablespoons water
medium garlic cloves, peeled, quartered
tablespoons tahini (optional)
tablespoons olive oil
1
teaspoon table salt
teaspoons table salt
teaspoon chopped parsley
Place ingredients in the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar in
order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and
Pulse on Mix 5 to 6 times until coarsely chopped. Turn blender
off. Allow to sit for 1 to 2 hours to develop flavor. Drain before
serving if a thicker salsa is desired.
Place lemon juice, garbanzo beans, water, garlic, tahini, olive
oil and salt in the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar in order
listed. Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and process on
Liquefy until smooth, about 20 seconds. Turn blender off.
Scrape blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender on and process
an additional 25 to 30 seconds until smooth. Turn blender off.
Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with parsley. Serve at
room temperature.
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
Calories 8 (0% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 76mg • calc. 3mg • fiber 0g
SPICY CRABMEAT DIP
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
Calories 40 (27% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 1g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 69mg • calc. 12mg • fiber 1g
Makes 1¾ cups
¹/
1
cup whole or reduced-fat milk
cup lowfat sour cream
³
MINTED YOGURT SAUCE
¼
1
1
1½
¼
cup lowfat mayonnaise
can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained (about ¾ cup)
tablespoon fresh chopped chives
teaspoons prepared horseradish
teaspoon ground white pepper
Makes two cups
2
1
3
cups lowfat vanilla yogurt
tablespoon granulated sugar
tablespoons fresh mint leaves
Place ingredients in the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar in
order listed. Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and process on
Purée until well blended, about 20 to 25 seconds. Turn blender
off. Scrape blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender on and
process an additional 20 to 25 seconds until well combined.
Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving to develop flavors.
Place ingredients in the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar.
Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on
Purée until well blended, about 10 to 15 seconds. Turn blender
off. Serve chilled with fresh fruit.
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
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Nutritional information per tablespoon:
Calories 34 (53% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 2g • fat 2g • sat. fat 1g
• chol. 15mg • sod. 91mg • calc. 23mg • fiber 0g
SAUCES/DRESSINGS
CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Makes six tablespoons
CHUNKY GUACAMOLE
Makes 1½ cups
3
1-ounce squares semisweet chocolate,
each broken into 8 pieces
teaspoons granulated sugar
cup boiling water, cooled for 5 minutes
¼
1
1
½
¼
¹∕8
½
2
cup fresh cilantro leaves
1½
¼
medium garlic clove, peeled, quartered
small scallion, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
small green chili, seeded and quartered
teaspoon table salt
teaspoon chili powder
cup nonfat plain yogurt
tablespoons fresh lemon juice
small plum tomato, cut into ½-inch pieces
small ripe avocados, peeled, pits removed, cut into
½-inch pieces
Place chocolate and sugar in the Cuisinart® SmartPower®
blender jar. Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and process on
Liquefy until coarsely chopped, about 10 to 15 seconds. Add
water, and process on Liquefy until smooth, about 10 seconds.
Turn blender off. Serve immediately or cool and refrigerate in an
airtight container for up to 4 weeks. Reheat before serving.
1
2
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
Calories 85 (53% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 1g • fat 5g • sat. fat 3g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg • calc. 5mg • fiber 1g
Place cilantro, garlic, scallion, chili, salt, and chili powder in
the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar. Place cover on blender
jar. Turn blender on and pulse on Stir until coarsely chopped,
about 5 to 6 times. Add yogurt, lemon juice, and tomato pieces.
Pulse on Stir until coarsely chopped (about 5 times), then run
continuously on Stir until combined, about 10 seconds. Add
avocado pieces, and pulse on Stir to combine, about 10 times.
Turn blender off. Scrape blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender
on. Run continuously on Stir until combined, but still chunky,
about 10 seconds. Turn blender off.
NONFAT HERBED SALAD DRESSING
Makes one cup
1
1
1½
1
1
1
¼
¼
cup fresh parsley
small shallot, peeled and quartered
tablespoons fresh dill weed
tablespoon celery seed
tablespoon fresh cilantro
tablespoon fresh oregano
teaspoon ground white pepper
teaspoon kosher salt
Tip: To prevent browning, bury the avocado pit in the center of
the mixture for serving or storage.
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
Calories 39 (69% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 1g • fat 3g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 30mg • calc. 13mg • fiber 1g
¹∕
cup fat-free milk
³
½
1
cup fat-free plain yogurt
tablespoon fresh lemon juice
tablespoon Dijon mustard
tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1
1
Place parsley, shallot, dill, celery seed, cilantro, oregano,
pepper, and salt in the the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar.
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Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and pulse on Stir until
coarsely chopped, about 5 times. Turn blender off. Scrape jar
with a spatula. Turn blender on and pulse on Stir 5 times. Add
milk, yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, and vinegar in order listed;
process on stir until well blended, about 15 to 20 seconds. Turn
blender off. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in an
airtight container.
Place cheese in the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar. Place
cover on jar. Turn blender on and blend on Liquefy until finely
ground, about 30 seconds. Reserve. Add garlic, and blend
on Liquefy until minced, about 15 seconds. Add remaining
ingredients in order listed including reserved cheese; blend on
Liquefy until combined, about 45 to 50 seconds. Turn blender
off. Pesto may be stored in refrigerator, in an airtight container,
for up to 5 days. It also freezes well.
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
Calories 12 (0% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 71mg • calc. 38mg • fiber 0g
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 262 (89% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 5g • fat 26g • sat. fat 5g
• chol. 8mg • sod. 202mg • calc. 137mg • fiber 1g
TOMATO SAUCE
RASPBERRY SAUCE
Makes four servings
Makes eight servings
1
2
½
½
½
can (28 ounces) Italian plum tomatoes, drained
medium shallots, peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces
teaspoon dried oregano
teaspoon table salt
teaspoon granulated sugar
12
1
ounces frozen raspberries, thawed, at room temperature
(about 1½ cups)
tablespoon granulated sugar
Place raspberries and sugar in blender jar. Place cover on
jar. Turn blender on and pulse 5 times on Purée, then run
continuously on purée until smooth, about 10 seconds. Turn
blender off. Strain mixture through a fine sieve. Store in an
airtight container in the refrigerator. Serve over ice cream or
cheesecake.
Place ingredients in the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar in
order listed. Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and process on
Purée until coarsely chopped, about 10 to 15 seconds. Turn
blender off. Transfer to skillet or saucepan; simmer over
medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 20 to
30 minutes.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 52 (0% from fat) • carb. 13g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 2g
NOTE: Purée 20 to 25 seconds for a smoother sauce.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 57 (16% from fat) • carb. 10g • pro. 2g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 312mg • calc. 25mg • fiber 2g
CLASSIC MAYONNAISE WITH COOKED EGGS
Makes 1 cup
PESTO SAUCE
Makes eight servings
1
large egg
1
large egg yolk
3
3
¾
2
¼
ounces Parmesan cut into ½-inch pieces
small garlic cloves, peeled and quartered
cup extra virgin olive oil
cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
cup toasted pine nuts
½
½
1
1¼
½
teaspoon granulated sugar
teaspoon unbleached, all-purpose flour
tablespoon white wine vinegar
teaspoons dry mustard
teaspoon table salt
15
¼
teaspoon ground white pepper
cup (6 ounces) vegetable oil
LOWFAT BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
²∕
³
Makes 1 cup
Have ready a pie plate filled with ice cubes and cold water.
Place the whole egg, egg yolk, sugar and flour in the the
Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar. Place cover on jar and press
On button. Process on Stir until combined, about 5 seconds.
Transfer to a 7-inch nonstick skillet. Wash the blender jar, blade
and lid with hot water and soap; dry.
1
¹∕
½
2
1
¼
¼
cup fresh parsley
cup fat-free milk
cup fat-free plain yogurt
ounces blue cheese, cut into ½-inch pieces
tablespoon fresh lemon juice
teaspoon ground white pepper
teaspoon table salt
³
Over medium heat, using a heat-proof scraper, stir the egg
mixture until it thickens to the consistency of a thin custard,
about 1 to 1½ minutes. Stir for ½ minute longer, then remove the
pan from the heat and place it in the prepared ice water bath,
stirring the egg mixture until it is cool.
Place parsley in the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar. Place
cover on jar. Turn blender on and pulse on Stir until coarsely
chopped, about 5 times. Add remaining ingredients in order listed,
and blend on Stir until combined, about 15 to 20 seconds. Turn
blender off. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in an airtight
container.
Add the cooled egg mixture to the blender jar along with the
vinegar, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Process on Stir to blend,
about 15 seconds. With the machine running on Stir, add the
2∕ cup of the oil in a very slow, steady stream, taking about 2
3
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
Calories 17 (53% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 1g • fat 1g • sat. fat 1g
• chol. 3mg • sod. 96mg • calc. 46mg • fiber 0g
minutes. Hold the measured pour lid over the opening while
adding oil to prevent splattering. The mayonnaise will thicken
gradually. Stop processing once all the oil has been added and
the mixture is emulsified. For a thicker mayonnaise, chill for one
hour or longer before serving. Store in an airtight container in the
refrigerator for up to 5 days.
CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE
Makes ¾ cup
Variation: Cholesterol-Free Mayonnaise: Substitute ½ cup
pasteurized liquid egg substitute for the egg and egg yolk. Omit
the cooking/cooling steps. Substitute olive oil for the vegetable
oil.
1
small garlic clove, peeled and quartered
cup vegetable oil
cup red wine vinegar
tablespoon Dijon mustard
teaspoon ground white pepper
teaspoon table salt
¾
¼
1
Nutritional information per tablespoon of Classic Mayonnaise:
Calories 93 (96% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 1g • fat 10g • sat. fat 1g
• chol. 27mg • sod. 77mg • calc. 3mg • fiber 0g
¹∕8
¹∕8
Place garlic in the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar. Place cover
on jar. Turn blender on and process on Liquefy until finely chopped,
about 10 seconds. Add remaining ingredients in order listed, and
blend on stir until combined, about 15 to 20 seconds. Turn blender
off. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
Calories 126 (100% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 0g • fat 14g • sat. fat 2g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 56mg • calc. 2mg • fiber 0g
16
½
teaspoon table salt
cooking spray
BATTERS
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
Place first six ingredients, in order listed, into the Cuisinart®
SmartPower® blender jar (not cooking spray). Place cover on jar.
Turn blender on and blend on Mix for 10 seconds. Turn blender
off. Scrape blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender on and
continue blending on Mix until smooth, about 5 to 10 seconds.
Turn blender off.
Makes sixteen 4-inch pancakes
1½
2
1¼
3
1
1
cups lowfat buttermilk
large eggs
cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
tablespoons vegetable oil
tablespoon granulated sugar
teaspoon baking soda
teaspoon baking powder
teaspoon table salt
Refrigerate in a covered container for 2 hours before using. Store
in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir
well before using.
½
½
Coat a 9½-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and place
over medium heat. Pour 3 tablespoons batter into skillet, and
swirl to coat bottom of the pan evenly with a thin film. Cook
about 1 minute on each side, or until lightly browned.
cooking spray
Place first eight ingredients, in order listed, in the Cuisinart®
SmartPower® blender jar (not vegetable oil cooking spray). Place
cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and blend on Purée for 10
seconds. Turn blender off. Scrape blender jar with a spatula.
Turn blender on and blend on Purée for an additional 15 to 20
seconds. Turn blender off.
Reserve crêpes. Repeat with remaining batter, coating pan with
cooking spray as necessary.
Serve with creamed chicken, fresh berries or sautéed apples.
Nutritional information per crêpe:
Calories 59 (46% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 2g • fat 3g • sat. fat 2g
• chol. 46mg • sod. 107mg • calc. 26mg • fiber 0g
Coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with vegetable oil cooking
spray, and heat over medium heat. Pour batter into 4-inch
pancakes. When they start to bubble, turn and brown the other
side, about 45 seconds. Repeat with remaining batter, coating
skillet with cooking spray as necessary.
HONEY WHEAT WAFFLES
Nutritional information per pancake:
Calories 75 (36% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 3g • fat 3g • sat. fat 1g
• chol. 27mg • sod. 168mg • calc. 63mg • fiber 0g
Makes six waffles (about 3 cups batter)
1½
2
cups whole milk
large eggs
¾
½
4
2
1
1
½
¼
cup plus 2 tablespoons unbleached, all-purpose flour
cup whole-wheat flour
tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
tablespoons honey
teaspoon baking powder
teaspoon pure vanilla extract
teaspoon table salt
CUISINART® CRÊPES
Makes sixteen crêpes (about 8 to 9 inches in diameter)
1²∕
3
cups warm water
tablespoons softened, unsalted butter,
cut into 1-inch pieces
cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
large eggs
teaspoon pure vanilla extract
³
1
3
1
teaspoon baking soda
Preheat waffle iron. Place ingredients in the Cuisinart®
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SmartPower® blender jar in order listed. Place cover on jar. Turn
blender on and blend on Purée for 10 seconds. Turn blender off.
Scrape blender jar with spatula. Turn blender on and continue
blending on Purée until smooth, about 10 to 15 seconds. Turn
blender off.
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
Makes eight 6-ounce servings
¾
3
1
¾
3
1
cup fresh parsley leaves
tablespoons unsalted butter
small onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
cups chicken stock or broth
cup half-and-half
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for waffle maker to bake
waffles.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 239 (41% from fat) • carb. 28g • pro. 7g • fat 11g • sat. fat 6g
• chol. 96mg • sod. 419mg • calc. 175mg • fiber 2g
3
teaspoons cornstarch
1½
cups cold water
salt and white pepper to taste
SOUPS
Place parsley in the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar. Place
cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and pulse on Purée until
coarsely chopped, about 4 to 5 times. Reserve.
GAZPACHO
Makes five 6-ounce servings
2
1
1
cups tomato juice, divided
celery stalk, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
medium cucumber, peeled,
cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed, in 1-inch pieces
garlic clove, peeled, cut into 4 pieces
medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded,
cut into 1-inch pieces
small jalapeño pepper, cut in half, seeds removed,
cut into ¼-inch pieces
scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
medium tomatoes, seeds removed, each cut into
8 pieces
tablespoons fresh lemon juice
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion,
and cook until soft but not brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add
asparagus, stock, and all but 1 tablespoon of reserved parsley.
Cover; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to
low and cook, partially covered, until asparagus is tender, about
10 to 12 minutes.
1
½
Drain vegetables, being sure to reserve the cooking liquid. Allow
cooking liquid to cool 5 minutes. Add 1 cup of the cooking liquid
and half of the solids to the blender jar. Place cover on blender
jar. Turn blender on and blend on Liquefy until smooth, about
25 to 30 seconds. Turn blender off. Return the puréed vegetable
mixture to the saucepan. Repeat with remaining 1 cup liquid
and vegetables. Add remaining cooking liquid and half-and-
half to puréed vegetables in the saucepan; stir to combine. Stir
cornstarch into water, and add to soup. Cook, stirring often, over
medium heat, until soup thickens, about 6 to 8 minutes. Do not
boil. Adjust seasonings to taste; garnish with remaining parsley,
and serve.
1
4
2
2
¼
Place 1 cup tomato juice in blender jar. Add celery and next six
ingredients. Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and blend on
Purée until vegetables are medium-finely chopped, about 10 to
15 seconds. Turn blender off. Place in a large serving bowl, and
add remaining 1 cup tomato juice, lemon juice, and pepper; stir
to combine. Chill before serving.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 112 (64% from fat) • carb. 7g • pro. 3g • fat 8g • sat. fat 5g
• chol. 23mg • sod. 610mg • calc. 61mg • fiber 2g
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 85 (11% from fat) • carb. 16g • pro. 3g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 511mg • calc. 34mg • fiber 2g
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2
tablespoons fresh mint leaves
POTATO-LEEK SOUP
Makes four 6-ounce servings
Place orange juice and cantaloupe in the Cuisinart®
SmartPower® blender jar. Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and
blend on Purée until smooth, about 20 to 25 seconds. Add
yogurt, sugar, and wine
(if using). Blend on Purée until smooth, about 15 seconds. Turn
blender off. Serve chilled. Garnish with mint leaves.
1
2
tablespoon unsalted butter
medium leeks, whites only, sliced horizontally and cut
into 1-inch pieces
1
2
small onion, in 1-inch pieces
medium potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
cup water
teaspoon table salt
teaspoon ground white pepper
tablespoons chopped chives (optional)
*Use less sugar if the cantaloupe is naturally sweet.
1¾
½
½
¼
3
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 96 (0% from fat) • carb. 20g • pro. 4g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 1mg • sod. 45mg • calc. 115mg • fiber 1g
CORN CHOWDER
Makes seven 6-ounce servings
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks
and onion; sauté until soft but not brown, about 5 to 8 minutes;
stir occasionally. Add potatoes, broth, and water; cover; bring to
a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer,
uncovered, until potatoes are soft, about 10 to 15 minutes.
1
1
1
2
1
tablespoon unsalted butter
medium leek, white only, washed, cut into 1-inch pieces
medium onion, cut into ¼-inch pieces
celery stalks, peeled, cut into ¼-inch pieces
medium potato (about 9 ounces), peeled,
cut into ½-inch pieces
cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
bay leaf
teaspoon dried thyme
Drain vegetables, being sure to reserve the cooking liquid. Allow
cooking liquid to cool 5 minutes. Add half of the cooking liquid
and half of the solids to the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender
jar. Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and blend on Liquefy
until smooth, about 15 to 20 seconds. Turn blender off. Return
the puréed vegetable mixture to the saucepan. Repeat with
remaining liquid and vegetables and return vegetable mixture to
saucepan. Add salt and pepper; stir to combine. Garnish with
chopped chives, if desired.
1²∕
1
¼
1¹∕
2
³
cups reduced-fat milk
cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen; thaw if frozen)
divided
³
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 208 (17% from fat) • carb. 38g • pro. 5g • fat 4g • sat. fat 1g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 380mg • calc. 48mg • fiber 4g
salt and pepper to taste
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leek
and onion; cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add celery,
and sauté until soft, about 2 minutes. Add potato, broth, bay
leaf, and thyme. Cover; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to low, and cook, partially covered, until potato is
tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
CREAMY CANTALOUPE SOUP
Makes five 6-ounce servings
½
1
cup orange juice
medium cantaloupe, seeds and peel removed,
cut into 1-inch pieces
cup plain nonfat yogurt
tablespoons granulated sugar*
tablespoons port wine (optional)
Place milk and 1 cup corn kernels in the Cuisinart® SmartPower®
blender jar. Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and blend on
Liquefy until well combined, about 25 to 30 seconds. Turn
blender off. Add milk mixture and remaining corn to saucepan.
Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cook gently over low
1
2
2
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heat until heated through. Remove bay leaf before serving.
into ice cube trays, and freeze until solid, about 8 hours. Place
10 frozen cubes in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and press Ice Crush button 10 times or until ice is the
consistency of snow. Continue crushing 10 cubes at a time until
all are crushed. Turn blender off. Spoon into well-chilled parfait
cups and serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 208 (17% from fat) • carb. 36g • pro. 7g • fat 4g • sat. fat 2g
• chol. 8mg • sod. 290mg • calc. 93mg • fiber 3g
DESSERTS
* Zest is the colored part of the citrus rind. Do not use the white
pith. For best results, remove zest from the lemon with a
vegetable peeler.
ESPRESSO GRANITA
Makes six ½-cup servings
** Place mixture in a covered container, and store in the
refrigerator overnight, or chill over an ice bath for 30 minutes.
2
½
1
cups hot brewed espresso
cup granulated sugar
cup chilled coffee
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 216 (0% from fat) • carb. 54g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 0mg
Combine espresso and sugar in a small bowl until sugar
dissolves. Pour into ice cube trays, and freeze until solid, about
8 hours. Place chilled coffee and 10 espresso cubes in the
Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar. Place cover on jar. Turn
blender on and blend on Liquefy until thick, about 20 to 30
seconds. Turn blender off. Add remaining ice cubes. Turn
blender on and blend until thick, about 20 seconds. Turn blender
off. Serve immediately in well-chilled parfait cups. Top with a
dollop of whipped cream.
LEMON RICOTTA CHEESECAKE
WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
Makes eight servings (one 9-inch cheesecake)
3
1
1
4
½
6
30
½
whole graham crackers
tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
tablespoon granulated sugar
strips lemon zest, cut in half
cup liquid egg substitute
tablespoons fresh lemon juice
ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
cup granulated sugar, divided
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 68 (0% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg • calc. 3mg • fiber 0mg
FRESH LEMON GRANITA
Makes eight ½-cup servings
Preheat oven to 325°F. Cover the outside of 9-inch springform
pan with foil.
2
2
cups granulated sugar
cups water
1½
1
cups fresh lemon juice (juice of about 6 lemons)
tablespoon grated lemon zest*
Break each graham cracker into 8 pieces and add to the
Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar. Place cover on jar. Turn
blender on and blend on Mix until crushed, about 10 to 15
seconds. Add butter and 1 tablespoon sugar; blend on Mix
until combined, about 10 to 15 seconds. Turn blender off. Press
mixture into bottom of pan, and bake 10 minutes.
Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to
a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer
until sugar dissolves, about 3 to 4 minutes. Cool completely.**
When cool, add lemon juice and zest; stir to combine. Pour
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Add lemon zest and 1 teaspoon sugar to clean, dry blender
jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and blend
on Liquefy for 15 to 20 seconds. Add egg substitute and
remaining ingredients in the order listed; blend on Mix for 60
to 75 seconds. (It may look as if the ingredients are not mixing;
however, the blender is working. After about 30 seconds, the
mixture will start to circulate in the blender jar.) Turn blender off.
Pour into pre-baked crust, and bake until firm, about 1 hour.
Cool completely on a wire rack, and then refrigerate at least 6
hours before serving. Serve with raspberry sauce (see page 15).
Nutritional information per serving (cheesecake only):
Calories 251 (39% from fat) • carb. 24g • pro. 14g • fat 11g • sat. fat 6g
• chol. 37mg • sod. 211mg • calc. 299mg • fiber 0mg
BAKED ALMOND CUSTARD
Makes six servings
3
large eggs
1½
1
½
1
cups reduced-fat milk
cup evaporated fat-free milk
cup granulated sugar
teaspoon pure almond extract
teaspoons finely chopped or slivered almonds
6
Preheat oven to 325°F. Add first five ingredients to the Cuisinart®
SmartPower® blender jar (everything but almonds). Place cover
on jar. Turn blender on and blend on Mix until combined, about
10 seconds. Turn blender off. Divide mixture among six 6-ounce
ramekins or custard cups, filling each about ¾ full. Top each
with 1 teaspoon almonds. Place ramekins in a 9 x 13 inch baking
dish, and add hot water to reach 1 inch up the sides of the
ramekins. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out
clean, about 1 hour. Remove ramekins from water bath, and cool
on a wire rack. Cover and chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 181 (25% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 9g • fat 5g • sat. fat 2g
• chol. 112mg • sod. 111mg • calc. 230mg • fiber 0mg
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original date of purchase, and any other information pertinent to
the product’s return.
Your Cuisinart® SmartPower® 7-Speed Electronic Blender has
been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has
been designed for use with the authorized accessories and
replacement parts.
WARRANTY
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY
This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a
consumer if you own a Cuisinart® SmartPower® 7-Speed
Electronic Blender that was purchased at retail for personal,
family or household use. Except as otherwise required under
applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other
commercial purchasers or owners.
We warrant that your Cuisinart® SmartPower® 7-Speed
Electronic Blender will be free of defects in materials and
workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date
of original purchase.
This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages
caused by accessories, replacement parts, or repair service
other than those that have been authorized by Cuisinart.
This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident,
misuse, shipment or other ordinary household use.
This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of these
damages, so these exclusions may not apply to you.
We suggest you complete and return the enclosed product
registration card promptly to facilitate verification of the date of
original purchase. However, return of the product registration
card does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain
the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty
benefits. In the event that you do not have proof of purchase
date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the
date of manufacture.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California
residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product
(A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail
store which sells Cuisinart® products of the same type.
If your Cuisinart® SmartPower® 7-Speed Electronic Blender
should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we
will repair it, or if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain
warranty service, simply call our toll-free number 1-800-726-
0190 for additional information from our Customer Service
Representatives, or send the defective product to Customer
Service at Cuisinart, 150 Milford Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520.
The retail store shall then, at its discretion, either repair the
product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility,
replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the
amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage
of the product. If the above two options do not result in the
appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may then
take the product to an independent repair facility if service or
repair can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart and not
the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of
such service, repair, replacement, or refund for nonconforming
products under warranty.
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please
enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product.
Please pay by check or money order (California residents need
only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190
for shipping instructions).
California residents may also, according to their preference,
return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair,
or if necessary, replacement, by calling our Consumer Service
Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190.
NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any
Cuisinart® product that is being returned, we recommend you
use a traceable, insured delivery service. Cuisinart cannot be
held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that
are not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are not
covered under warranty. Please be sure to include your return
address, daytime phone number, description of the product
defect, product model number (located on bottom of product),
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair,
replacement, and shipping and handling for such products
under warranty.
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BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART® PRODUCT
If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart® product,
we suggest that you call our Cuisinart® Service Center at
1-800-726-0190 before returning the product to be serviced. If
servicing is needed, a Representative can confirm whether the
product is under warranty and direct you to the nearest service
location.
Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by
someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center,
please remind the servicer to call our Consumer Service Center
at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is properly
diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts, and
the product is still under warranty.
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