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 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 1⁄2 to
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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