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Blender wonders

Nothing brings greater satisfaction than making a blender drink yourself.  It's quick, easy and you can experiment with different combinations of fruits, juices, yogurts and more for a new wonder each time!

Berry-Lime
Fresh Strawberries
2c.Vanilla Ice Cream
1/2c. Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
1/2c. Orange Juice
1/3c. Sugar
1c. Crushed Ice

Blend all ingredients until reached desired thickness and serve. Garnish with strawberry and lemon peel. Makes 4 servings.

Coffee Slushie
1 tbsp instant coffee (use more for stronger taste)    
2 glasses cold milk  (skim for low fat drink)     
1 cup of crushed ice  
Sugar (to taste)      

Blend all ingredients until smooth and serve. Can also be garnished with whipped cream, brown sugar or cinnamon. Makes 3 servings

Indian Style Mango Lassi
3c Plain Yogurt
1c Milk
1c Water
1c Mango Pulp

Blend all ingredients and serve over crushed ice. If desired sprinkle with ground pistachios. Makes 4 servings.

Pina Colada
6oz. Pineapple Juice
2oz. Coconut Cream
3-4c. Ice

In a blender crush ice. Gradually pour coconut cream and pineapple juice. Ice should be fairly thick. Garnish with cherry and serve in a tall glass. Makes 2 servings.

Pineapple-Orange-Banana Smoothie
1 Banana
6oz.Light frozen yogurt, flavor of choice
6oz.Dole-Pine-Orange-Banana juice

Blend all ingredients to reach smooth consistency. For added taste blend canned strained pineapples with ingredients. Makes 2 servings.

Very Berry
1can. Berry Non-frozen Liquid Concentrate
Ice
1c. Water
8oz. Strawberry Yogurt
6.Frozen Strawberries

Blend berry concentrate and ice. Once ice is crushed add the remaining ingredients and blend on pulse to reach desired consistency. Makes 4 servings.


 

  • Mark Leslie Recipes

  • Friday, May 17 2013 12:05 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:05:07 GMT
    In Italian, the word "gelato" means "frozen" more than it means "ice cream." So, for as much as we have heard that gelato is the Italian equivalent of ice cream, this "gelato" is really a frozen mousse
    In Italian, the word "gelato" means "frozen" more than it means "ice cream." So, for as much as we have heard that gelato is the Italian equivalent of ice cream, this "gelato" is really a frozen mousse of a dessert. Quick and easy, with no ice cream maker needed, this dessert may be served as a chilled mousse or frozen completely as a "gelato."

  • Friday, May 10 2013 3:36 PM EDT2013-05-10 19:36:28 GMT
    Celebrate warm weather with nature's sweet berries. Simply served with a light dusting of powdered sugar, this dessert is not a sugar overload, because it relies on the natural sweetness of in-season berries.
    Celebrate warm weather with nature's sweet berries. Simply served with a light dusting of powdered sugar, this dessert is not a sugar overload, because it relies on the natural sweetness of in-season berries.

  • Friday, May 3 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-03 20:20:03 GMT
    Here is smoky and slightly spicy twist on fried catfish. Instead of coating the catfish in a thick beer batter, I marinate the raw pieces in beer before seasoning them and lightly dredging them in flour
    Here is smoky and slightly spicy twist on fried catfish. Instead of coating the catfish in a thick beer batter, I marinate the raw pieces in beer before seasoning them and lightly dredging them in flour
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