28 Recipes to Make Using a Blender

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28 Recipes to Make Using a Blender2/28 Chipotle Butternut Squash Soup 41 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My hearty soup uses herbs and vegetables from the garden along with convenient pantry items, so it’s easy, fast and mostly fresh. Your family will devour it. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 279 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 1097mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 10g fiber), 10g protein. 3/28 Pork Tacos with Mango Salsa 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test

These are by far the best pork tacos we’ve had—and we’ve tried plenty

Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve made quite a few tacos in my day, but you can’t beat the tender filling made in a slow cooker. These are by far the best pork tacos we’ve had—and we’ve tried plenty. Make the mango salsa from scratch if you have time! Yum. —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 282 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 678mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.

Oven-toasted marshmallows and a blender make it happen

4/28 S’mores Milk Shake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When cabin fever hits, we whip up a beverage that tastes like s’mores. Oven-toasted marshmallows and a blender make it happen. —Sarah McKenna, Centennial, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup (calculated without chocolate syrup): 327 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 142mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 5/28 Homemade Hot Sauce Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Hot Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 5

The carrots make this recipe stand out

half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this spicy recipe one day using what I had available from my garden: hot peppers, carrots, onions and garlic. The carrots make this recipe stand out. —Carolyn Wheel, Fairfax, Vermont Nutrition Facts: 1 teaspoon: 3 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 6/28 Peach-Chipotle Baby Back Ribs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Peach-Chipotle Baby Back Ribs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours Servings 8 servings (2 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

We added a sweet peachy glaze and a little heat with chipotle peppers

My son and I collaborated in the kitchen one day to put our own unique twist on classic baby back ribs. We added a sweet peachy glaze and a little heat with chipotle peppers. It was a great bonding experience, and now we have a keeper recipe for fall-off-the-bone ribs. —Rebecca Suaso, Weaverville, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 serving with 1/4 cup sauce: 788 calories, 48g fat (16g saturated fat), 163mg cholesterol, 1759mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 3g fiber), 47g protein. 7/28 Eggplant Sandwich 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Eggplant Sandwich Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of

The winter holidays are my favorite time of year,

Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Grill this eggplant, tomato and goat cheese sandwich to perfection…it makes a delicious meatless meal. —Jennifer Jaras, Corona, California Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 538 calories, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 958mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 7g fiber), 15g protein. 8/28 Spiced Pumpkin Coffee Shakes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Spiced Pumpkin Coffee Shakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The winter holidays are my favorite time of year,

and this spiced pumpkin drink is one reason I love the season so much

and this spiced pumpkin drink is one reason I love the season so much. If you don’t have a coffee maker, it’s OK to use instant coffee—just make it stronger. —Kathie Perez, East Peoria, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 262 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 9/28 Cod with Hearty Tomato Sauce 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cod with Hearty Tomato Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My father made up this sweet,

flavorful recipe for my mother when he took over the cooking

flavorful recipe for my mother when he took over the cooking. We serve it with whole wheat pasta or brown rice. —Ann Marie Eberhart, Gig Harbor, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet with 3/4 cup sauce: 271 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 746mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat. 10/28 Berry Breakfast Parfaits 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Expecting brunch company but short on time? Parfaits

are the perfect solution

are the perfect solution. Feel free to mix and match with whatever berries you have on hand. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 304 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 9g fiber), 17g protein. 11/28 Pronto Potato Pancakes 7 Reviews Pronto Potato Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 pancakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pancake lovers know these fluffy delights are not just for breakfast. Try serving these savory ones as a side dish with any main, or enjoy them

solo topped with some homemade applesauce

solo topped with some homemade applesauce. They will not disappoint. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes: 263 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 338mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 12/28 Horchata 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Horchata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In this Horchata recipe, the mixture of ground rice and almonds is accented with a hint of lime. Depending on your preference, you can use more or less water for a thinner or creamier beverage.

Makeover Traditional Cheesecake 3

—James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 134 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 13/28 Makeover Traditional Cheesecake 3 Reviews Makeover Traditional Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Though softer than a full-fat cheesecake, this lightened-up dessert has all of the original’s delectable flavor. It’s sure to make any special event more festive. —Anne Addesso, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 311 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 93mg

cholesterol, 369mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein

cholesterol, 369mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein. 14/28 Fennel Carrot Soup 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings (2 qt.) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This soup is perfect as a first course for a special-occasion dinner. It gets its delicious flavor from toasted fennel seeds—a pleasant complement to the carrots, apple and sweet potato. —Marlene Bursey, Waverly, Nova Scotia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 117 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 989mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch. 15/28 Butternut Squash and Sausage Stuffed Shells 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I rarely invite friends for dinner without someone requesting this easy pasta casserole. The sweet squash complements the spicy sausage, and the creamy goat cheese makes it all just melt in your mouth! You can substitute manicotti or even rolled lasagna noodles for the shells. The stuffed shells and sauce can be prepared a day ahead and assembled just before baking.

Even with the cucumber sauce, this recipe is easy, too

—Taylor Hale, Sonoma, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 379 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 344mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 15g protein. 16/28 Ginger Salmon with Cucumber Lime Sauce 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Lime with ginger is a favorite flavor combo for me, especially with grilled salmon. So good. Even with the cucumber sauce, this recipe is easy, too. —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 327 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium,

7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein

7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch. 17/28 Yogurt Breakfast Drink 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sleepyheads will savor this dreamy smoothie. Simply blend yogurt, milk and orange juice concentrate for a fresh start to your day. —Renee Gastineau, Seattle, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 190 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. 18/28 German Pancakes 58 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved German Pancake Recipe photo

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