There are tons of different ways to make gazpacho, and watermelon is an interesting addition. When I first heard about it I was skeptical, but I actually really liked it. Red onion balances the sweetness, and the watermelon doesn’t dominate too much. I was afraid it would be like a tomato agua fresca, but this recipe comes out solidly soup-like. Refreshing too! Continue Reading
I know many people who are following low-sugar diets. While smoothies can pack tons of nutrients, they also usually come with plenty of sugar. I generally think the sugar in my smoothies is offset by all the fiber and nutrients, but I wanted to see what I could do for the low-sugar folks. I designed this smoothie to be a filling meal with ample fat and protein. It is bright and energizing—perfect for a summer morning. Continue Reading
There are many types of halva, but, when I think of halva, I think of the fudge-like sesame confection. I combined sesame seeds with cooked sweet potato for this satisfying smoothie. The fat and protein from the sesame seeds and the bulk from the sweet potato makes it more filling than an all-fruit smoothie. Continue Reading
I had a big bag of dried cherries and was playing around with different uses for them, and I was surprised at how tasty these bars are. I started with my bare-bones larabar recipe, added cherries instead of dates, and then added chia seeds and rolled oats. Continue Reading
Do you want to convert your Blendtec blender into a vacuum blender? If so, this post is for you! My first Blendtec vacuum lid didnt work, but this second-generation design works perfectly. Continue Reading
Most strawberry smoothie recipes call for bananas, and, since I cant stand bananas, Ive avoided predominantly strawberry smoothies. However, a while ago I heard about people using summer squash as a banana substitute. It sounds weird, but it has such a mild flavor that it works, and it helps bulk out the smoothie. I also used a date to add the sweetness that a banana would have provided. Continue Reading
This is an interesting blended soup thats a sort of cousin of potato leek. Celeriac (celery root) looks pretty gnarly, but it cooks up into a tasty soup. Even though this recipe doesnt use any stock, the result is satisfyingly savory. Continue Reading
I succeeded in vacuum-sealing the Vitamix Ascent lids with an easier setup than my original DIY Vitamix vacuum lid. For information about why you might want to vacuum blend, see my vacuum blending post. Continue Reading
This time of year my house is pretty cold, so ice-cold smoothies are not too appealing. Some smoothies are great warm, and this apple smoothie is one of them. It strongly evokes apple pie, and its ready in minutes. The pecans step it up a notch and give it a little pseudo-buttery deliciousness. Continue Reading
I almost always use my Vitamix for healthy blends, but it is also a useful tool for making decadent desserts. Heres a recipe for a delicious chocolate buttercream frosting that comes from a 1973 edition of Joy of Cooking. Its listed as Easy Chocolate Icing, and its the one my mom has been using for chocolate birthday cakes for decades. Continue Reading