Layer the ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Do not pack fruit tightly into blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and process on Food Processor Speed until smooth, about
Note: The riper the fruit, the sweeter the smoothie.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 92 (0% from fat) • carbo. 22g
•prot. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg
•sod. 5mg
FREEZE
Makes two
1cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1⁄2 medium banana, cut into 1" pieces
1⁄4 cup instant nonfat dry milk
1cup ice cubes
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and process on Food Processor Speed until smooth, about
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 152 (0% from fat) • carbo. 32g
•prot. 6g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 3mg
•sod. 87mg
SAUCES/DRESSINGS/ VINAIGRETTES
CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Makes six tablespoons
3
11⁄2 teaspoons sugar
1⁄4 cup boiling water, cooled for 5 minutes
Place chocolate and sugar in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and process on Food Processor Speed until coarsely chopped, about
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon: Calories 85 (53% from fat) • carbo. 9g
•prot. 1g • fat 5g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 0mg
•sod. 0mg
TOMATO SAUCE
Makes four
1
2medium shallots, peeled, cut into 1⁄2" pieces
1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 | teaspoon sugar |
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and process on Food Processor Speed until coarsely
chopped, about
Note: Process
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 57 (16% from fat) • carbo. 10g
•prot. 2g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg
•sod. 312mg
CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE
Makes 3⁄4 cup
1small garlic clove, peeled and quartered
3⁄4 cup vegetable oil
1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
1tablespoon Dijon mustard
1⁄8 teaspoon ground white pepper
1⁄8 teaspoon salt
Place garlic in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and process on Food Processor Speed until finely chopped, about 10 seconds. Add remaining ingredients in order listed, and blend on Stir until combined, about
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon: Calories 126 (100% from fat) • carbo. 0g
•prot. 0g • fat 14g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg
•sod. 56mg
BABY FOOD
PURÉED SQUASH
Makes four
1medium acorn squash (about 11⁄4 pounds)
1⁄4 cup water
Cut squash in half, and remove seeds. Place in a
2 tablespoons of water, cover with plastic wrap, and cook at 100% power until soft, about
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 38 (0% from fat) • carbo. 9g
•prot. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg
•sod. 2mg
OATMEAL WITH BANANAS
Makes eight
1⁄2 cup plus 2 tablespoons quick cooking oats
1⁄2 cup sliced banana (about 1⁄2 of a small banana cut into 1" pieces)
Place milk in a small saucepan over medium heat and warm for about 5 minutes (do not boil). Add oats, and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low,
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