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 30-40 seconds. Turn blender OFF.

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

BANANA-PINEAPPLE

FREEZE

Makes two 8-ounce servings

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 25-30 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Serve immediately.

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

31-ounce squares semisweet chocolate, each broken into 8 pieces

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 10-15 seconds. Add water, and process on Food Processor Speed until smooth, about 10 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Serve right away, or cool and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks. Reheat before serving.

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 2-ounce servings

128-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, drained

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 10-15 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Transfer to skillet or saucepan; simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 20-30 minutes.

Note: Process 20-25 seconds for a smoother sauce.

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

15-20 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

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 2-ounce servings

1medium acorn squash (about 11⁄4 pounds)

1⁄4 cup water

Cut squash in half, and remove seeds. Place in a microwave-safe dish with

2 tablespoons of water, cover with plastic wrap, and cook at 100% power until soft, about 12-14 minutes. Allow to cool, and scrape out pulp with a spoon. (There will be about 11⁄2 cups pulp.) Place water, then pulp in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and blend on Food Processor Speed until smooth, about 15-20 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Scrape blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender ON and blend on Food Processor Speed for 10-15 seconds longer. Turn blender OFF. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze in individual portions for up to 2 months.

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 2-ounce servings 11⁄2 cups milk

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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