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BLENDER RECIPES
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 jar (7 oz.) (210 g) roasted red
peppers, well drained
4 ounces (125 ml) cream
cheese, cut into 1-inch
(2.5 cm) pieces and slightly
softened
12cup butter or margarine,
cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
and slightly softened
3 tablespoons (45 ml) loosely
packed fresh basil leaves or
112teaspoons (7 ml) dry
basil leaves
18teaspoon (0.5 ml) cayenne
Baguette slices, if desired
Fresh vegetables, if desired
CHEF’S BLENDER
Place garlic in blender jar. Cover and blend at High 5 to 8 seconds. Add remaining
ingredients except bread and vegetables. Blend at High 10 to 15 seconds, or until
combined. Chill. Serve with baguette and/or fresh vegetables, if desired.
BAR BLENDER
Follow directions for Chef’s Blender. The Bar Blender runs at the equivalent of High speed
in the “On” position.
Yield: 12 servings (2 tablespoons [30 ml] per serving).
Per Serving: About 110 cal, 1 g pro, 1 g carb, 11 g total fat, 7 g sat fat,
30 mg chol, 90 mg sod.

EASY ROASTED

RED PEPPER BASIL SPREAD