User manual CUISINART SMARTPOWER BASICS 18-SPEED BLENDER

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET SMARTPOWER BASICSTM 18-SPEED BLENDER CB-18 Series For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSprecautions should When using an electrical appliance, basic safety always be followed, including the following: 1. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put motor base of blender in water or other liquid. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning or removing contents from blender jar. [. . . ] 63mg · fiber 4g Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed; cover blender jar. Serve immediately in tall glasses with straws. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 223 (30% from fat) · carb. 315mg · fiber 0g CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT SHAKE Serve with a candy cane stirrer for a festive garnish. Makes 6 servings 1/2 4 3 1 cup chocolate syrup cups chilled lowfat milk cups chocolate ice cream teaspoon peppermint extract MONKEY-DOODLE SHAKE Chocolate frozen yogurt and bananas are combined to make this creamy shake. Makes 4 servings 2 2 2 2 cups lowfat milk bananas, cut into 1-inch pieces cups lowfat chocolate frozen yogurt tablespoons chocolate syrup Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed; cover blender jar. Set on Speed 16 and blend until thick, smooth, and creamy, about 30 to 40 seconds. Serve immediately in tall glasses with straws. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 301 (31% from fat) · carb. 307mg · fiber 0g Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed; cover blender jar. Set on Speed 16 and blend until smooth, creamy and thickened, about 40 to 50 seconds. Serve immediately in tall glasses with straws. Note: For a Frappé with a kick, substitute vodka or light rum for the white grape juice. 10 MOCHA FRAPPÉ Why go out for special coffee drinks when you can prepare them easily at home in your Cuisinart® Blender. Makes 2 servings 8 1/4 2 ounces espresso or double strength coffee, chilled * cup chocolate sauce tablespoons flavored syrup ­ vanilla, hazelnut, almond, raspberry, etc. ice cubes 3 2 2 3 2 ounces Tequila (6 T) ounces Triple Sec or Cointreau (4 T) ounces fresh lime juice (4 T) tablespoons superfine sugar cups ice cubes FROZEN CRANBERRY-ORANGE MIMOSAS For an alcohol free alternative, top off with chilled ginger ale or sparking cider in place of champagne. Makes 10 servings 1 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail, chilled cup orange juice, chilled Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. May be garnished with a whole strawberry and a slice of lime. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 193 (2% from fat) · carb. 21mg fiber 2g 1-1/2 cups (about 12 standard) ice cubes 1 bottle (750ml) brut champagne, chilled 15 Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Set on Speed 18 and blend until smooth and slushy, about 30 to 40 seconds. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream if desired. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 138 (0% from fat) · carb. 6mg fiber 0g Note: For an alcohol free "Margarita, " substitute 5 ounces fruit juice such as cranberry juice for the Tequila and Triple Sec. Place cranberry juice, orange juice and ice cubes in blender jar in order listed. Set on Speed 18 and blend until thick, smooth and frosty, about 25 to 35 seconds. Top with chilled champagne and serve immediately. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 95 (0% from fat) · carb. 9mg · fiber 0g FROZEN DAIQUIRI Makes 4 servings 6 5 3 ounces frozen limeade ounces light rum cups ice cubes For a Creamy Frappé, add 2 tablespoons half-and-half before blending. * May be prepared from instant espresso powder. FROSTY FRESH STRAWBERRY MARGARITAS These are best made with summertime fresh strawberries. [. . . ] Serve warm or let cool, place in an airtight container and refrigerate. Reheat before serving. Nutritional information per tablespoon: Calories 65 (50% from fat) · carb. 11mg · fiber 0g QUICK BERRY SAUCE Makes about 2 cups/8 servings 12 1/2 1 2 ounces fresh or frozen, thawed strawberries or raspberries cup red berry preserves tablespoon sugar tablespoons fresh lemon juice Butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish (9 x 9 square or equivalent) with unsalted butter and place in a larger shallow baking pan. Blend until smooth and completely puréed, 20 to 30 Chocolate Mint Sauce: Make the chocolate sauce as per instructions. [. . . ]