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When I first heard about non-basil pesto I was pretty skeptical. I mean, basil pesto is so good, why mess with it? Then I saw a Chris Morocco Bon Appétit video and he convinced me to try it. The color … Continue Reading →
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This is an interesting blended soup that’s 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 doesn’t use any stock, the result is satisfyingly … Continue Reading →
My mom made this delicious soup last Thanksgiving. It was so good that I had to make it myself, but, by the time I did, chestnuts were already out of most stores, so I’ve been waiting to post it. I … Continue Reading →
I enjoy fresh (uncooked) salsa, though sometimes it can be a bit watery. There are various tricks to make it less watery, which mainly consist of using less-watery tomato varieties and/or straining out some of the liquid. I had an … Continue Reading →
I made a vegan mayonnaise while working on my Aer Disc review, and it came together so easily in a standard Vitamix container that I figured I should write a separate post. To make it more interesting, here is a … Continue Reading →
Here’s a soup that I’ve been enjoying. In addition to the the flavor from the leeks, the sweet potatoes and white beans make it quite hearty. Pair with a salad and it’s a complete meal. Did you enjoy this post? … Continue Reading →
There’s something glorious about a whole roasted cauliflower. And it goes so well with this garlicky, minty sauce. I can’t recommend this combination highly enough. Did you enjoy this post? Enter your email below to receive updates when new posts … Continue Reading →
This is a nice springtime dip. Mint and lemon provide a bright and zesty flavor. Impress your guests, or just enjoy it as a healthy snack. Serve it as a dip, or spread it on sandwiches. I wanted to try … Continue Reading →
This soup is super easy and doesn’t require any extra cooking. I had a bunch of celery left over, and was looking for soup recipes when I came across this one from The Rawtarian. I found it tasty and satisfying. … Continue Reading →
I was excited to discover this Vitamix soup recipe because it does not have any extra cooking, which makes it super easy. You can even get away with not chopping any of the vegetables. Just put the ingredients in the … Continue Reading →
It’s hot soup season! This tomato soup is simple and satisfying. The classic Vitamix tortilla soup, is blended until hot, but this recipe is instead cooked on the stove to develop different flavors. A Vitamix can heat soup, but it … Continue Reading →
It’s been a while since the last recipe post! Part of the delay came from working on building an interactive tool over on the Vitamix Comparison page, which is now complete. If you feel like checking it out, I’d appreciate … Continue Reading →
A Vitamix makes finely chopping cabbage quick and easy. I wrote about this technique a while back in a post about coleslaw. Preparation-wise, this recipe is nearly identical to the coleslaw, but the taste is completely different because of the … Continue Reading →
This soup is conceptually similar to the broccoli and asparagus soups that I wrote about last year, but the the cauliflower and mushrooms give it a totally different flavor. The general idea is cook some vegetables, blend them with some … Continue Reading →
It’s peak tomato season around here, so I highly recommend taking advantage and making some gazpacho. The first recipe that I posted on this blog was a sort of gazpacho, but this one is more traditional and simple. It’s worth … Continue Reading →
This dressing/sauce is purely inspired by the restaurant Real Food Daily. It’s their house dressing, and the recipe can be found in their cookbook. Eating at RFD gave me the idea that you can make some simple tasty meals by … Continue Reading →
Most things I make with the Vitamix I blend until they are completely smooth, but pesto is something where it’s best to leave some texture. Basil is prone to oxidation, so it’s good to minimize how much it is blended. … Continue Reading →
Vitamix blenders excel at making ultra-smooth purees and soups, but sometimes it’s nice to have a soup with a bit of texture. It turns out that it’s quite easy to make chunky soups with a Vitamix. All you have to … Continue Reading →
A Vitamix blender makes smooth soups easily. This is a similar idea to the broccoli soup that I posted a while back, but this time I used asparagus. We’re well into asparagus season, so if you want to try this … Continue Reading →
If you enjoy hummus, making it yourself is completely worth it. It’s so much cheaper and fresher than anything you can buy at the store, and like anything you make yourself, you have ultimate control over what goes in it. … Continue Reading →