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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    36 Recipes to Make Using Your Immersion Blender

    Put that gadget hiding in your cabinet to work with these immersion blender recipes. From soups to sauces and...


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    28 Recipes to Make Using a Blender

    We'll show you how to whip up soups, casseroles, smoothies and other yummy blender recipes.


    Pumpkin-Coconut Soup

    This easy, creamy pumpkin-coconut soup recipe gets a punch of flavor from fresh ginger and the warmth of cinnamon and...


    Green Tomato Salsa

    I came up with this green tomato salsa recipe so I could use up all the fresh tomatoes from my...


    Here’s Why Vitamix Blenders Have Become So Popular (And Why You Should Care)

    Sometimes ridiculous claims make a thing too good to be true. And then there's Vitamix.


    Sonoran Sunset Watermelon Ice

    If you didn’t think watermelon and cilantro could go together in a dessert, this recipe will be a pleasant surprise!...


    Strawberry Watermelon Slush

    We like to relax on the back porch with glasses of my slush after a long, hot day. Strawberries and...


    Morning Orange Drink

    I love to treat overnight guests to this creamy orange frappe. Just blitz a few basic ingredients in your blender...

    Peach Breakfast Slush

    This refreshing beverage is a favorite of mine to serve at our many brunch get-togethers. Because it's made ahead of...


    Slow-Cooked Salsa

    I love the fresh taste of homemade salsa, but as a working mother, I don't have much time to make...


    Cranberry Apple Salad

    This cranberry apple salad gets its signature tang from a homemade dressing made with fresh cranberries, apple juice concentrate and...


    Raspberry Sorbet

    With an abundant crop of fresh raspberries from the backyard, it's no wonder why I rely on this dessert for...


    Red Smoothie

    This fabulously fruity, refreshing and nutritious red smoothie made with strawberries, raspberries and yogurt will be a hit with kids...


    Sweet Potato Butter

    Cook a batch of sweet potato butter the next time you’re sitting on a plethora of these tubers, or when...


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    Blintzes

    Don't flip out! Learn how to make blintzes with this easy step-by-step recipe.


    Garlic Dressing

    Calling all garlic lovers! This easy roasted garlic dressing will elevate your salads to a whole new level of yum.


    Peach Smoothie

    The best things in life really can be the simplest. This peach smoothie uses just a few ingredients but tastes...

    Mexican Chicken Wings

    I make these spicy appetizers for parties and football games and never have any leftovers. The hot wings contrast nicely...


    Fennel Carrot Soup

    This soup is perfect as a first course for a special-occasion dinner. It gets its delicious flavor from toasted fennel...


    Refreshing Rhubarb Ice Cream

    No matter where my military family is stationed, this ice cream always makes me think of my parents’ backyard rhubarb...


    Copycat McDonald’s Mocha Frappe

    A copycat McDonald's mocha frappe recipe saves you time and money at the drive-thru. Here's how to make it at...


    Sensational Slush

    Colorful and refreshing, this sweet-tart slush has become a family favorite. I freeze the mix in 2- and 4-cup containers...


    Creepy-Crawly Pasta Salad

    A sweet-and-sour dressing tops off this easy pasta salad that's actually good for you! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

    Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

    Here’s a fruity spinach salad that even the kids will devour. The pretty strawberry drizzle peps up the greens nicely....


    Frozen Lemon-Berry Margaritas

    I like to cool down with this absolutely fantastic frozen margarita recipe. It's slightly icy, thick and perfect for when...


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    Pina Colada

    Velvety-smooth texture and a taste of the tropics are what this tropical drink delivers. The easy-to-make pina colada recipe can...


    Pumpkin Spice Latte

    Yearning for a pumpkin spice latte but can’t wait for fall? It’s always PSL season with this pumpkin spice latte...


    Sparkling Peach Bellinis

    Folks will savor the subtle kiss of peach flavor in this elegant brunch beverage. — Taste of Home Test Kitchen,...


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    Strawberry Milkshake

    Grab your spoon: this strawberry milkshake is thick, bright with strawberry flavor and infinitely customizable.