User manual CUISINART SMARTPOWER BAR BASICS 18-SPEED ELECTRONIC BLENDER

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET SmartPower Bar BasicsTM 18-Speed Blender CB-18BKSS For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should 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. [. . . ] *May be prepared from instant espresso powder. /4 /2 /4 /2 1 1 1 FROSTY FRESH STRAWBERRY MARGARITAS These are best made with summertime fresh strawberries. You may vary your fruit to make other flavors such as mango, watermelon or fresh peach. Makes 4 servings 1 3 2 2 3 2 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (2 cups) ounces Tequila (6 T) ounces Triple Sec or Cointreau (4 T) ounces fresh lime juice (4 T) tablespoons superfine sugar cups ice cubes Freeze orange juice in ice cube trays ( 3/4 cup will make 7-8 standard ice cubes). Place ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Set on Speed 18 and blend until smooth, 20 to 30 seconds. Serve immediately in chilled glasses garnished with orange slices and fresh mint sprigs. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 135 (3% from fat) · carb 35g · pro. 23mg · fiber 3g Note: For a frappé with a kick, substitute vodka or light rum for the white grape juice. 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 Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Blend until thick and smooth, about 30 to 40 seconds. 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 ounces espresso or double strength coffee, chilled* cup chocolate sauce tablespoons flavored syrup ­ vanilla, hazelnut, almond, raspberry, etc. ice cubes /4 Note: For an alcohol-free Margarita, substitute 5 ounces fruit juice such as cranberry juice for the Tequila and Triple Sec. 2 15 11 FROZEN DAIQUIRI Makes 4 servings 6 5 3 ounces frozen limeade ounces light rum cups ice cubes APPETIZERS, DIPS, SPREADS LEMON HERB HUMMUS This popular Middle Eastern spread is simple to make in your Cuisinart® Blender ­ we have spiced it up just a bit. Serve with pita wedges or use as a spread for sandwiches. Makes about 2 cups Preparation: less than 15 minutes 2- 3 cloves garlic peeled strips lemon zest, 2 x 1 /2 -inch each (zest of 1 /2 lemon), bitter white pith removed, cut in 1 /2 -inch pieces teaspoon kosher salt teaspoons cumin teaspoon thyme tablespoon herbs de Provence or Mediterranean herb blend tablespoon fresh lemon juice tablespoons water can (19 ounces) chick peas, drained, rinsed and drained again tablespoons tahini paste teaspoon hot sauce such as Tabasco®* tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Turn blender on and process until smooth and slushy, about 30 to 40 seconds. Serve immediately. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 92 (0% from fat) · carb. 2mg · fiber 0g For Frozen Fruit Daiquiris, add 2-3 cups fruit (strawberries, peaches, melon, etc. ) cut into 1-inch pieces. For a more pronounced fruit flavor, freeze some of the fruit and use in place of ice cubes. 1 2 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 1- 1 /2 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail, chilled cup orange juice, chilled cups (about 12 standard) ice cubes bottle (750ml) brut champagne, chilled 1 /2 1 4 4-6 1 3 1 /4 2 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. Divide mixture evenly (about 1 /3 cup) among 10 champagne glasses. Top with chilled champagne and serve immediately. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 95 (0% from fat) · carb. 9mg · fiber 0g Place the garlic cloves and lemon zest in the blender. [. . . ] You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® SmartPower Bar BasicsTM 18-Speed Series Electronic Blender that was purchased at retail for personal, family, or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable state law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart® SmartPower Bar BasicsTM 18-Speed Series Electronic Blender will be free of defects in material or workmanship under normal home use for three years from the date of original purchase. We suggest that you complete and return the enclosed product registration card promptly to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase. [. . . ]