Nutritional information per ¼-cup (50 ml) serving:

Calories 173 (47% from fat) • carb. 19g • pro. 4g • fat 9g • sat. fat 1g • chol 0mg sod. 108mg •

calc. 27mg • fiber 2g

RUSTIC TOMATO SAUCE

Makes about 8 cups (2 L)

1tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1onion (8 ounces [240 g]), peeled and cut into ½-inch (1.25 cm) pieces

2carrots (4 ounces [120 g] each), peeled and cut into ½-inch (1.25 cm) pieces

2ribs celery, trimmed and cut into ½-inch (1.25 cm) pieces

4cloves garlic, peeled

1teaspoon (5 ml) dried oregano

1teaspoon (5 ml) dried basil

4roasted red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

½cup (125 ml) dry white wine (such as vermouth)

2tablespoons (30 ml) tomato paste

315-ounce (445 g) cans recipe-ready diced tomatoes with juice

½teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt

¼teaspoon (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper

In a 3½-quart (3.3 L) saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, oregano and basil. Cover loosely and cook until the vegetables are softened, 6 to 8 minutes.

Stir in the roasted red peppers, wine, tomato paste, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, loosely covered. Uncover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes longer to thicken. Turn off heat and let sit 5 minutes.

Strain the solids from the liquids, and return the liquid to the saucepan. Place the solids in the

blender jar with ½ cup (125 ml) of the cooking liquid. Cover the blender jar. Press On and Pulse. Pulse 10 times to chop. Use a plastic spatula to scrape the sides of the blender jar. Blend on high for 30 to 40 seconds, until smooth, and press Off. Return the puréed tomato mixture to the liquid in the saucepan and reheat gently over medium low heat. Add salt and pepper.

Serve immediately or keep in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:

Calories 48 (17% from fat) • carb. 8g • pro. 1g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 194mg •

calc. 26mg • fiber 2g

SPRINGTIME CHÈVRE DRESSING

This elegant dressing is wonderful on grilled vegetables and grilled chicken and is fantastic on warm potato salad or baked potatoes.

Makes 2½ cups

¼cup nonfat yogurt

½ cup buttermilk 16½ ounces chèvre

2 scallions, roughly chopped

2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh parsley

2 teaspoons (10 ml) lemon juice

½ teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt freshly ground black pepper

Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process for 30 to 40 seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is smooth, if not dispensing immediately.

To dispense dressing: With blender on low, place a serving bowl or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down the dispenser tap and stir contents with the blending stick as dressing is dispensing.

Nutritional information per ¼-cup (50 ml) serving:

Calories 179 (68% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 12g • fat 14g • sat. fat 9g • chol. 36mg • sod. 277mg • calc. 235mg • fiber 0g

CREAMY DILL DRESSING

Makes about 3 cups (750 ml)

1cup (250 ml) buttermilk

¾ cup (175 ml) sour cream

½ cup (125 ml) light mayonnaise

2⁄3 cup (150 ml) fresh dill, packed

1tablespoon + 1 teaspoon (20 ml) fresh lemon juice

1tablespoon (15 ml) chopped shallot

¾teaspoon (4 ml) kosher salt freshly ground pepper

Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process for 20 to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is smooth, if not dispensing immediately.

To dispense dressing: With blender on low, place a serving bowl or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down the dispenser tap and stir contents with the blending stick as dressing is dispensing.

Serve dressing immediately or keep in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutritional information per 1-ounce (30 ml) serving:

Calories 36 (79% from fat) • carb 1g • pro. 1g • fat 3g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 5mg • sod. 93mg • calc. 21mg • fiber 1g

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SMO-56C specifications

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