Soups

Nutritional information per 1-cup (250 ml) serving:	Nutritional information per 1-cup(250 ml) serving:
Calories 210 (0% from fat) • carb. 55g • pro. 1g • fat 0g	Calories 179 (36% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 4g • fat 7g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 15mg • calc. 21mg • fiber 1g	• sat. fat 3g • chol. 29mg • sod. 74mg • calc. 147mg • fiber 2g

Sunshine Colada

A play on the traditional piña colada – we have added mango,

peaches and banana for variety.

Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:

Calories 369 (38% from fat) • carb. 38g • pro. 2g • fat 16g

• sat. fat 10g • chol. 58mg • sod. 63mg • calc. 84mg • fiber 0g

Dulce de Leche Shake

The popular South American caramel spread is used to

flavour this delicious shake.

Makes about 6 (1.5L) cups

3cups (750 ml) vanilla bean or French vanilla ice cream

1½ cups (375 ml) milk (whole or reduced fat)*

1⁄3 cup (75 ml) dulce de leche (a very thick, Spanish/South American caramel sauce which can be found in well- stocked grocery and specialty food markets)

Garnish: Sugared pecans, sliced fresh peach or strawberry

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. Serve in chilled martini glasses as a dessert drink. Garnish with chopped sugared pecans and a slice of fresh peach or strawberry.

*For an adult dessert drink, in addition to the milk add bourbon, rum, brandy or liqueur such as amaretto or Frangelico® – about ½ ounce

(15 g) per ¾-cup (175 ml) shake.

Nutritional information per 1-cup (250 ml) serving: Calories 262 (48% from fat) • carb. 29g • pro. 5g • fat 14g

• sat. fat 8g • chol. 48mg • sod. 114mg • calc. 186mg • fiber 0g

Strawberry Shake

This shake really tastes like strawberries!

Makes about 6 cups (1.5 L)

1cup (250 ml) milk

16ounces (475 ml) frozen strawberries, thawed

1 cup (250 ml) strawberry ice cream

2 cups (500 ml) vanilla ice cream

Place milk and thawed strawberries in blender jar. Cover blender jar. Blend on Liquefy until homogenous 20 seconds. Add the strawberry and vanilla ice creams. Pulse on Liquefy about 3 to 4 times, and then blend again on Liquefy until smooth, about 40 seconds. Serve immediately.

Maple Almond Vanilla Shake

Maple syrup and a touch of almond perk

up the traditional vanilla shake.

Makes about 6 cups (1.5 L)

2cups (500 ml) milk (can use lowfat)

4 cups (1 L) vanilla ice cream

5 tablespoons (75 ml) pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure almond extract

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.

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

Calories 261 (38% from fat) • carb. 36g • pro. 6g • fat 11g

• sat. fat 7g • chol. 46mg • sod. 120mg • calc. 233mg • fiber 0g

Strawberry Margarita

Using frozen strawberries instead of ice prevents this drink from

having a watered down flavour.

Makes 4 cups (1 L)

6tablespoons (90 ml) fresh lime juice

½ cup (125 ml) orange juice

¼ cup (50 ml) Triple Sec

½ cup (125 ml) tequila

2 cups (500 ml) frozen strawberries

1 cup (250 ml) strawberry sorbet

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

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

Calories 281 (1% from fat) • carb. 46g • pro. 1g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 8mg • calc. 24mg • fiber 3g

Makes 5 cups (1.25 L)

1½ cups (375 ml) orange-peach-mango juice (orange juice may be substituted)

5ounces (145 g) dark rum

2cups (500 ml) fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

1mango, cut into cubes (about 1½ cups(375 ml) )

1cup (250 ml) frozen peaches, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

1banana, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

¼cup (50 ml) cream of coconut

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

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

Calories 217 (13% from fat) • carb. 32g • pro. 2g • fat 3g

• sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg • sod. 10mg • calc. 17mg • fiber 3g

Grasshoppers

Serve Grasshoppers as an after-dinner treat. For a non-alcoholic version, use mint and clear chocolate syrups found in coffee bars.

Makes about 3 cups(750 ml) – 6 servings

2cups (500 ml) vanilla ice cream

¼ cup (50 ml) heavy cream

4 ounces (115 g) green crème de menthe

4 ounces (115 g) white crème de cacao

6 ice cubes

Garnish: Fresh mint leaves, chocolate cookies, mini chocolate morsels

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

Garnish and serve in chilled martini glasses.

White Russian

A deliciously creamy dessert drink for adults.

Makes 6 cups (1.5 L)

2cups (500 ml) whole milk (may use lowfat)

½cup (125 ml) Kahlua® or other coffee-flavoured liqueur

½cup (125 ml) vodka, preferably vanilla-flavoured

3cups (750 ml) vanilla ice cream

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

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

Calories 307 (29% from fat) • carb. 31g • pro. 5g • fat 10g

• sat. fat 6g • chol. 41mg • sod. 100mg • calc. 185mg • fiber 0g

Cool, Creamy Avocado and Cucumber Soup

This chilled soup requires no cooking and is perfect for

a hot summer day.

Makes 6 cups (1.5 L)

1medium-large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into ½-inch (1.25 cm) pieces

3medium avocados (7-8 ounces each(200-227 g), peeled, seeded, and cut into ¾-inch (2 cm) pieces

2ounces (60 g) chopped shallots (90 ml)

1medium jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into ½-inch (1.25 cm) pieces

2½ cups (625 ml) buttermilk

¾cup (175 ml) chicken or vegetable stock (cool)

3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lime juice ½-1 teaspoon (7 ml) kosher salt (to taste)

¼ teaspoon (1 ml) ground coriander

¼ teaspoon (1 ml) ground cumin

¼ teaspoon (1 ml) ground white pepper