Blenders: Tips, Recipes, Guides & Care

A blender is a must-have for pureeing, whipping and crushing foods. We’ll show you how to use this kitchen workhorse, plus offer recipes, tips and techniques.

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    Asian Slaw with Steak

    Main-dish salads are so perfect for summer, especially this one with its Asian-inspired dressing. The colorful slaw and juicy steak combo is super quick and wonderful for breezy weeknight dinners. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

    Asparagus Soup with Lemon Creme Fraiche

    A fresh and easy asparagus soup, pureed until it's smooth, is a definite winner. Serve it warm or chilled depending...


    Pureed Butternut Squash Soup

    For several years, we've been enjoying this velvety, healthy soup at Thanksgiving. Butternut squash isn’t the easiest thing to cut...


    Simple Tomato Soup

    I created this recipe on a bad weather day. My husband, Mic, and my daughter, Liz, ask for this soup...


    Roasted Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil

    Roasting really brings out the flavor of the tomatoes in this wonderful soup. It has a slightly chunky texture that...

    Cheesy Cauliflower Soup

    When a chill is in the air, I like to make soups for the family. Cheese adds flavor and heartiness...


    Frosty Caramel Cappuccino

    This frothy iced cappuccino is positively delicious for breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack or an after-dinner dessert. It's also a great...


    Cilantro Salad Dressing

    Use this zippy dressing over greens or hot or cold boiled potatoes. You'll love it! —Sara Laber, Shelburne, Vermont


    Pretty Peach Jam

    This homemade jam has been a favorite in my family for as long as I can remember. It's a delicious...


    The Best Blenders for Smoothies, Tested and Reviewed

    "Smoothies should be chunky," said nobody ever. We tried 14 different blenders to find the best blender for smoothies on...


    Oreo Cheesecake Bites

    Oreo cheesecake bites are mini cheesecakes with a chocolate cookie crust. They're perfectly poppable snacks for potlucks, backyard barbecues or...


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    Enchiladas Verdes

    Slathered in a piquant green sauce and baked, chicken and cheese enchiladas verdes are a flavor-packed alternative to tacos.


    Corn Soup

    Flecked with carrots, potatoes and kernels of fresh or frozen corn, this simple corn soup is a perfect choice year-round.

    Chocoflan

    Is it a cake or a custard? Chocoflan is both! This fun and easy layered Mexican dessert combines a classic...


    Pastina Soup

    Pastina soup is an iconic Italian comfort food chock-full of nutrient-dense vegetables and tiny pasta. Make it for a cold...


    Pumpkin Flan

    Pumpkin flan is a bit like pumpkin pie without the crust—plus a coating of rich caramel. Our recipe with butterscotch,...


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    Flan

    With simple ingredients like eggs, condensed milk and evaporated milk, this flan recipe makes an effortless dessert that never fails...


    White Bean and Kale Soup

    White bean and kale soup uses simple ingredients to make a filling, savory soup that freezes well. It's good as...


    Pumpkin Soup

    This spice-infused pumpkin soup with a velvety coconut milk base is the ultimate autumnal make-ahead meal.


    Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

    This elegant cranberry jalapeno dip expertly balances sweet, tart, spicy and creamy flavors, making it an ideal addition to any...


    Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

    Using your instant pot makes light work of a fall butternut squash. In less than half an hour you can...


    Smoked Salsa

    Smoky, vibrant and packed with fresh flavors, this salsa adds a bold twist to any meal or snack.

    Sweet Potato Soup

    Don't let the rich taste fool you—this sweet potato soup is surprisingly simple to make, transforming humble pantry ingredients into...


    Easy Roasted Vegetable Soup

    Roasted vegetable soup is packed with nutritious sweet potatoes, carrots and red peppers. Roasting the vegetables brings out rich, caramelized...


    Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese

    When winter weather hits, it's time to break out this recipe for high-protein cottage cheese mac and cheese.


    Carrot Soup

    Cozy up with a bowl of creamy roasted carrot soup. This easy, comforting recipe brings out the natural sweetness of...


    Garlic Soup

    This garlic soup is a winner, even if you're not a big-time garlic aficionado. It uses roasted garlic rather than...


    Tomato Basil Soup

    Our homemade tomato basil soup recipe is even better than what you may find in a restaurant, thanks to roasted...