Drinks

the blender jar along with ½ to 1 cup (125-250 ml) of the reserved cook- ing liquid. Use the Pulse to chop, then blend until desired consistency/ purée is reached. Blending hot mixtures is often better done in several batches.

•When blending hot foods/liquids, leave the feeder cap off or ajar to allow steam to be released to prevent the lid from popping up/off. Cover the lid with a clean dish towel and hold down to prevent it from lifting up.

•When blending hot foods/liquids, make certain there is sufficient room for expansion during blending.

•The blender is a perfect tool for creating baby foods and purées for special needs diets.

•A quick way to clean the blender is to let it clean itself. Add about 2 cups (500 ml) of warm water and a drop of liquid dish soap to the blender jar. Run the blender for about 30 seconds, until it is clean. Rinse thoroughly with warm water to remove all soap and allow to air dry.

•Xanthan gum may be added to dressings and marinades to prevent separation.

RECIPES

Before starting any of these or your own recipes, make sure the Cuisinart® Supreme Super 600™ Blender is properly assembled. Follow the assembly directions on page 4 of this instruction booklet for correct blender assembly procedure.

Nutritional information is based on number of servings indicated. If a recipe produces a range of servings, it is based on the highest serving yield for that particular recipe. If a recipe has a lower fat option, that is the one used for nutritional analysis.

Fresh Fruit Smoothie

Layers of fresh fruit blend in just seconds to make this

all-fruit smoothie.

Makes six 8-ounce (240 ml) servings

½cup (125 ml) orange juice

1½ cups (375 ml) cantaloupe, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

1medium banana, cut into ½-inch (1.25 cm) slices

¾cup (175 ml) pineapple chunks (1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces) (fresh or canned, drained)

1cup (250 ml) navel orange segments, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

1cup (250 ml) strawberries, hulled and halved

1cup (250 ml) mango chunks (1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces)

1cup (250 ml) raspberries (fresh or frozen)

1cup (250 ml) blueberries (fresh or frozen)

1cup (250 ml) ice cubes (about 6 standard)

Layer the ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Blend on Liquefy and process for about 25 to 30 seconds until smooth.

Note: The riper the fruit, the sweeter the smoothie.

Nutritional information per 8-ounce (240 ml) serving:

Calories 138 (5% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 2g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 9mg • calc. 41mg • fiber 6g

In the Pink Good Morning Smoothie

Fruit smoothies are a great way for non-breakfast eaters to start the day – this one is full of vitamins and antioxidants as well as flavour.

Makes 48 ounces (1.4 L) (six 1-cup (250 ml) servings)

3small bananas (about 12 ounces (355 ml), peeled, cut into ¾-inch (2 cm) pieces

2cups (250 ml) fresh pink grapefruit sections (remove and discard seeds and bitter white pith)

¾cup (175 ml) pomegranate juice*

¾cup fat (175 ml) free or lowfat vanilla yogurt

8ounces (240 ml) frozen strawberries (about 20)

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Pulse on Liquefy five times. Blend on Liquefy for 20 to 30 seconds until smooth and homogenous. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.

Nutritional information per 1-cup (250 ml) serving:

Calories 130 (5% from fat) • carb. 31g • pro. 3g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 1mg • sod. 26mg • calc. 70mg • fiber 3g

*You may use either freshly made pomegranate juice or purchased pomegranate juice. To prepare fresh pomegranate juice in your Cuisinart® Supreme Super 600™ Blender, remove the seeds from a fresh pomegranate. Place them in blender jar. Select Purée and blend

until puréed. Press purée through a fine mesh strainer to remove seed particles. One average pomegranate will yield about ½ cup (125 ml) fresh pomegranate juice.

Breakfast Banana Berry Smoothie

This meal in a smoothie is a perfect start to the day.

Makes 3-½ cups (875 ml)

1frozen banana

1cup (250 ml) fresh strawberries

1cup (250 ml)frozen berries (raspberry or strawberry) 1½ cups (375 ml) orange juice or soymilk

½ cup (125 ml) fat free vanilla yogurt

1tablespoon (15 ml) protein powder (soy or whey)

Place ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Blend on Liquefy and process for about 25 to 30 seconds until smooth.

Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving: Calories 70 (5% from fat) • carb. 12g • pro. 5g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 11mg • calc. 79mg • fiber 2g

Berry, Pear & Ginger Smoothie

Ginger adds a refreshing and different flavour to this smoothie.

Makes about 6 cups (1.5 L)

¾cup (175 ml) cranberry juice

¾cup (175 ml) pear nectar

2pears, ripe but firm (about 1 pound (500 g) total), peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

1cup (250 ml) lowfat vanilla yogurt

¾cup (175 ml) frozen raspberries (or blueberries)

½teaspoon (2 ml) ginger (or ½ tablespoon (7 ml) candied ginger)

8 ice cubes

Garnish: fresh raspberries, mint leaves

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Blend on Liquefy for 30 to 35 seconds, until smooth, creamy and completely emulsified.

Serve garnished with fresh raspberries and mint leaves.

Nutritional information per 1-cup (250 ml) serving:

Calories 129 (5% from fat) • carb. 22g • pro. 2g • fat 1g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 2mg • sod. 29mg • calc. 82mg • fiber 3g

Mango Peach Citrus Frosty

Using frozen peaches keeps the flavours of this frosty drink intense.

Makes 5 cups (1.25 L)

2cups (500 ml) fresh tangerine or orange sections (remove bitter white pith and seeds)

2½ cups (625 ml) mango pieces (¾-inch (2 cm) )

8ounces (240 ml) frozen sliced peaches

2⁄3 cup (150 ml) juice (white grape, orange) or ginger ale*

Optional garnishes: orange or kiwi slices, a sprig of fresh mint

Place all the ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Blend on Liquefy until completely smooth, thick and homogenous, about 20 to 30 seconds. Serve immediately. Garnish as desired.

*Turn this into a frosty cocktail by substituting vodka or rum for the juice.

Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving: Calories 67 (5% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 1g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg • calc. 21mg • fiber 2g

Lemony Pineapple Slushy

Not too tart, not too sweet, just refreshing.

Makes about 5 cups (1.25 L)

2cups (500 ml) lemon sorbet

2cups (500 ml) fresh pineapple cubes (about 1-inch(2.5 cm) )

1 banana, sliced (may freeze slices)

6 ounces (170 g) white grape juice or ginger ale*

Garnish suggestions: Slices/wedges of fresh pineapple, sliced fresh strawberries

Place all the ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Blend on Liquefy until completely smooth, thick and homogenous, about 20 to 30 seconds. Serve immediately. Garnish as desired.

For an adult drink, add rum or vodka to taste or as a replacement for the juice or soda.