HONEY WHEAT WAFFLES

Makes six waffles

(about 3 cups (750ml) batter) 1-1/2 cups (375ml) milk

2large eggs

3/4 cup (175ml) plus 2 tablespoons

(25ml) all-purpose flour

1/2 cup (125ml) whole wheat flour

4tablespoons (50ml) butter, melted

2 tablespoons (25ml) honey

1 teaspoon (5ml) baking powder

1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon (2ml) salt

1/4 teaspoon (1ml) baking soda

Preheat waffle iron. Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender 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 10-15 seconds. Turn blender OFF.

Follow manufacturer’s instructions to bake waffles.

Nutritional analysis per waffle:

Calories 239 (41% from fat) • carbo. 28g

prot. 7g • fat 11g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 96mg

sod. 419mg

SOUPS

COLD GAZPACHO

Makes five 6-ounce (175ml) servings

2cups (500ml) tomato juice, divided

1rib celery, peeled, cut into 1" pieces (2.5cm)

1medium cucumber, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed, in 1" pieces (2.5cm)

1clove garlic, peeled, cut in 4 pieces

1/2 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut into 1" pieces (2.5cm)

1small jalapeño pepper, cut in half, seeds removed, cut into 1/4" pieces (.6cm)

4scallions, cut into 1" pieces (2.5cm)

2medium tomatoes, seeds removed, each cut into 8 pieces

2tablespoons (25ml) lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon (1ml) black pepper

Place 1 cup (250ml) tomato juice in blender jar. Add celery and next six ingredients. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and blend on Purée until vegetables are medium-finely chopped, about 10-15 seconds. Turn blender OFF.

Place in a large serving bowl, and add remaining 1 cup (250ml) tomato juice, lemon juice, and pepper; stir to combine. Chill before serving.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 85 (11% from fat) • carbo. 16g

prot. 3g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg

sod. 511mg

CREAM OF

ASPARAGUS SOUP

Makes eight 6-ounce (175ml) servings 3/4 cup (175ml) parsley leaves

3tablespoons (45ml) butter or margarine

1small onion, cut into 1" pieces (2.5cm)

3/4 pound (375g) asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1" pieces (2.5cm)

3cups (750ml) chicken stock or broth

1cup (250ml) half-and-half

3teaspoons (15ml) cornstarch 1-1/2 cups (375ml) cold water

Salt and white pepper, to taste

Place parsley in the blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and pulse on Purée until coarsely chopped, about 4-5 times. Reserve.

Turn blender OFF.

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until soft but not brown, about

2-3 minutes. Add asparagus, stock, and all but 1 tablespoon (15ml) 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 10-12 minutes.

Drain vegetables, being sure to reserve the cooking liquid. Allow cooking liquid to cool 5 minutes. Add 1 cup (250ml) of the cooking liquid and half of the solids, in order listed, to the blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and blend on Food Processor Speed until smooth, about 25-30 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Return the puréed vegetable mixture to the saucepan.

Repeat with remaining 1 cup (250ml) 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 6-8 minutes. Do not boil. Adjust seasonings to taste; garnish with remaining parsley, and serve.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 112 (64% from fat) • carbo. 7g

prot. 3g • fat 8g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 23mg

sod. 610mg

POTATO-LEEK SOUP

Makes four 6-ounce (175ml) servings

1tablespoon (15ml) margarine

2medium leeks, whites only, sliced horizontally and cut into 1" pieces (2.5cm)

1small onion, in 1" pieces (2.5cm)

2medium potatoes, peeled, in 1" pieces (2.5cm)

1-3/4 cups (425ml) reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/2 cup (125ml) water 1/2 teaspoon (2ml) salt

1/4 teaspoon (1ml) white pepper

3tablespoons (45ml) chopped chives (optional)

Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and onion; sauté until soft but not brown, about 5-8 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 10-15 minutes.

Drain vegetables, being sure to reserve the cooking liquid. Allow cooking liquid to

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Cuisinart BFP-703C manual Soups, Honey Wheat Waffles, Cold Gazpacho, Cream Asparagus Soup, POTATO-LEEK Soup

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