FOOD PREP TIPS

Purée Cottage Cheese or Ricotta Cheese

Place cottage cheese or ricotta cheese in blender jar. Cover and blend at the Medium (Med) or Pulse speed setting until smooth, about 15 to 25 seconds. If necessary, add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of skim milk per cup of cottage cheese. Use as a base for lowfat dips and spreads.

Combine Liquid Ingredients for Baked Goods

Pour liquid ingredients into blender jar. Cover and blend at the High speed setting until well mixed, about 1 minute. Pour liquid mixture over dry ingredients and stir well.

Take Lumps Out of Gravy

If sauce or gravy becomes lumpy, place in blender jar. Place lid on jar, remove center ingredient cap, and blend at the Low or Pulse speed setting until smooth, about 5 to 10 seconds. Reheat if necessary.

Combine Flour and Liquid for Thickening

Place flour and liquid in blender jar. Cover and blend at the Low speed setting until smooth, about 3 to 5 seconds.

Prepare White Sauce

Place milk, flour, and salt, if desired, in blender jar. Cover and blend at the Low speed setting until well mixed, about 3 to

5 seconds. Pour into saucepan, add other ingredients, heat, and stir until thickened.

Prepare Pancake or Waffle Batter from Mix

Place mix and other ingredients in blender jar. Cover and blend at the Medium (Med) or Pulse speed setting until well mixed – about 10 to 20 seconds; scrape sides of blender jar, if necessary.

Grate Hard Cheese

Bring cheese to room temperature. Cut cheese into 12 to 1-inch

(13 to 25 mm) cubes. Place 2 to 3 oz. (57 to 85 g) cheese in the blender jar. Cover and blend at the High speed setting about 15 to 20 seconds.

Make Oatmeal for a Baby

Place uncooked rolled oats in blender jar. Pulse the blender about 5 to 10 seconds, or until very finely chopped. Place in saucepan with liquid, and cook as usual.

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KitchenAid 4KPCB148 Purée Cottage Cheese or Ricotta Cheese, Combine Liquid Ingredients for Baked Goods, Grate Hard Cheese

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