the garlic, shallot and onion. Cook until softened and just brown. Add the sherry to the saucepan and simmer until reduced by half. Add the broth and raise the heat to medium-high. Bring the stock just to a boil. Let sit for 5 minutes and then pour into the jar of your Cuisinart® PowerEdge® 1.3 HP Blender.

Carefully take the skins off of the roasted peppers; cut into quarters. Place in the jar of the blender. Auto Pulse on Low for about 10 seconds and then run on High for 1 minute or until completely smooth.

Adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve.

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Chocolate Banana Crème Brûlée

Your Cuisinart® PowerEdge® 1.3HP Blender makes this impressive dessert quick and easy. Both kids and adults will love it.

Makes 8 servings

3cups heavy cream 1½ cups whole milk

1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped

6 ounces milk chocolate

8 large egg yolks

¾ cup granulated sugar, divided

2 bananas, sliced

Preheat an oven to 325°F with the rack in the middle position.

In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk and vanilla bean, including the pod. Set over medium heat and bring just to a simmer. Remove the vanilla bean pod and discard.

Put the chocolate, egg yolks, 5 tablespoons of the granulated sugar and hot cream/milk mixture into the jar of your Cuisinart® PowerEdge® 1.3 HP Blender. Run on Low for 30 seconds.

Evenly divide the mixture among 8 shallow ramekins. Skim the foam off of the top by blotting with a paper towel. Place the ramekins in a rimmed baking pan and then add water to a depth of ¼ inch of the ramekins.

Bake for 40 minutes, or until just set. Cool to room temperature and then chill overnight.

Before serving, place banana slices evenly on top of each chilled custard and then liberally sprinkle the reserved sugar over each. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar by quickly moving the flame back and forth about 1 inch above the ramekin.

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Mascarpone-Honey Panna Cotta

Toasted chopped pistachios are a wonderful topping for this rich and creamy panna cotta.

Makes 8 servings

3tablespoons water

2teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin

3 cups heavy cream, divided

½ cup nonfat, plain yogurt

1¼ cups mascarpone, room temperature 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract

4 tablespoons honey

¾ cup granulated sugar

Pour the water into a small mixing bowl or liquid measuring cup. Sprinkle the gelatin over the water; stir to mix. Let stand until softened, about 15 minutes.

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Cuisinart CBT-1000, PowerEdge 1.3 HP Blender with BPA-Free Jar Chocolate Banana Crème Brûlée, Mascarpone-Honey Panna Cotta

PowerEdge 1.3 HP Blender with BPA-Free Jar, CBT-1000 specifications

The Cuisinart CBT-1000 PowerEdge 1.3 HP Blender is a powerful kitchen appliance designed to meet a variety of blending needs. With a robust 1.3-horsepower motor, this blender has the strength to handle tough ingredients, making it ideal for smoothies, soups, sauces, and even nut butters. The blender's performance is enhanced by its innovative PowerEdge blade technology, which consists of stainless steel blades that are not only sharp but also strategically positioned to create a vortex effect. This design ensures that ingredients are thoroughly mixed and blended with precision, achieving a smooth consistency every time.

One of the standout features of the CBT-1000 is its BPA-free jar. This is an important consideration for health-conscious consumers, as it eliminates concerns about harmful chemicals leaching into food and beverages. The jar’s impressive capacity of 56 ounces, combined with a wide mouth opening, makes it easy to add ingredients and pour out finished products. Additionally, the lid features a removable measuring cup, allowing for easy ingredient measurement and incorporation during the blending process.

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