Frothy Café AU Lait

Frothing the milk turns everyday “joe” into a coffeehouse treat.

Makes 2 servings (mugs)

1/2 cup fat free milk

2-1/4 cups (20 ounces) freshly brewed hot coffee Cocoa powder or ground cinnamon for garnish

Just as coffee completes its brewing cycle, place the milk in the mixing beaker. Place the hand blender, fitted with the whipping disc, into the beaker. Turn On and run for 15 to 20 seconds at the bottom of the beaker, then use a gentle up-and-down motion to whip the milk until frothy, about 45 to 60 seconds. Remove the charger handle from the hand blender. Pour the coffee into the two mugs, sweeten as desired, and top each with equal parts of the frothy, whipped milk. Dust lightly with cocoa powder or ground cinnamon.

Nutritional information per serving (without sugar/sweetener):

Calories 29 (5% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 3g • fat 0g • sat fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 36mg • calc. 85mg • fiber 3g

BASIC VINAIGRETTE

Use this basic vinaigrette as a guide and change your vinegar/oil flavors to come up with appropriate combinations to create exciting salads. You may add other flavors such as crushed or roasted garlic, chopped shallots, fresh or dried herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, honey or lemon juice.

Makes 1 cup

1/4 cup wine vinegar

1tablespoon Dijon mustard 3/4 cup salad or olive oil

kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Place all ingredients in the mixing container. Place hand blender, fitted with the metal blending blade, into the beaker. Turn On and blend using a gentle up-and-down motion until combined, about

10 to 15 seconds. Remove charger handle from hand blender. Keep unused portions in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:

Calories 91 (98% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 0g • fat 10g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 23mg • calc. 0mg • fiber 0g

BLUE CHEESE DIP/DRESSING

Use as a dressing for crispy, chilled greens or as a dip for celery when serving “Buffalo Wings.”

Makes about 1 cup

1/2 cup lowfat mayonnaise 1/3 cup fat free plain yogurt

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 2 ounces)

1tablespoon dehydrated onion flakes

1teaspoon cider vinegar

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Place all ingredients in the mixing beaker. Place hand blender, fitted with the metal blending blade, into the beaker. Turn ON and blend using a gentle up-and-down motion until blended and creamy, about 20 to 30 seconds. Remove charger handle from hand blender. Cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.

Nutritional information per tablespoon:

Calories 37 (78% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 1g • fat 3g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 6mg • sod. 116mg • calc. 27mg • fiber 0g