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Halva-inspired Smoothie

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Adam
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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 … Continue Reading →

Posted in Fruit Smoothies | Tagged cardamom, dates, sesame seeds, sweet potato | 1 Reply

Celeriac Soup

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Adam
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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 →

Posted in Hot soups | Tagged black pepper, celeriac, cumin, fennel, garlic, leeks, mushrooms, salt | Leave a reply

(Warm!) Apple Pie Smoothie

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Adam
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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 it’s ready in minutes. The … Continue Reading →

Posted in Fruit Smoothies | Tagged apple, cinnamon, ginger, pecans | 3 Replies

Chestnut Mushroom Soup

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Adam
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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 →

Posted in Hot soups | Tagged chestnuts, garlic, mushrooms, olive oil, shallots, sherry, thyme | Leave a reply

Vitamix Salsa

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Adam
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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 →

Posted in Sauces and spreads | Tagged chia seeds, cilantro, garlic, hot pepper, lime, onion, tomato | 5 Replies

Almond Herb Sauce

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Adam
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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 →

Posted in Sauces and spreads | Tagged almonds, garlic, mint, olive oil, parsley, red wine vinegar | 2 Replies

Vitamix Hot Chocolate

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Adam
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This recipe is super easy and delicious. Just blend chocolate and milk. Using chocolate instead of cocoa powder makes it richer, which I love. The advantages of using a blender are: you don’t have to chop the chocolate, you don’t … Continue Reading →

Posted in Dessert, Other Beverages | Tagged chocolate, milk | 4 Replies

Deluxe Carrot Soup

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Adam
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This carrot soup is a bit more work than my usual recipes, but the result is rich and delicious. I was inspired by an amazing soup I had at Chez Nico in Innsbruck, Austria a few years ago. The idea … Continue Reading →

Posted in Hot soups | Tagged carrot, onion | Leave a reply

Simple Vegan Tomato Soup

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Adam
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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 →

Posted in Hot soups | Tagged canned tomatoes, cashews, garlic, olive oil, onion, oregano, thyme | 5 Replies

Maple Pecan Vegan Ice Cream

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Adam
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I love vegan food, but a lot of vegan versions of traditionally-non-vegan dishes can be disappointing if you are expecting the traditional version.1 This recipe doesn’t make any sacrifices on texture or taste—it is creamy and densely flavorful. In fact, … Continue Reading →

Posted in Dessert | Tagged maple syrup, pecans | 7 Replies

Fig Pecan Smoothie

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Adam
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I came across frozen figs at Trader Joe’s and decided I had to make them into a smoothie. I blended them with pecans and a pear, and this combination is delicious! Sweet, aromatic, and out-of-the ordinary. (The Trader Joe’s figs … Continue Reading →

Posted in Fruit Smoothies | Tagged figs, pear, pecans | Leave a reply

All-Green Smoothie

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Adam
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As I’ve written before, sometimes it’s nice to make a smoothie that has a pure vibrant color. Here’s one with all green ingredients. Berries plus greens can be tasty, but the combination often results in a muddy brown color. This … Continue Reading →

Posted in Fruit Smoothies | Tagged apple, avocado, cucumber, lime, spinach | 6 Replies

Cauliflower Mushroom Soup

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Adam
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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 →

Posted in Hot soups | Tagged black pepper, cauliflower, chives, garlic, mushrooms, onion, pecans, salt | 19 Replies

Spiced Pomegranate Smoothie

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Adam
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Ingredients on plate: pomegranate, cashews, tamarind paste, ginger, and cumin

Now that I have my faster and more fun pomegranate deseeding technique, I’ve been eating a lot more pomegranates. A friend who is Indian-American came up with this interesting variation on the pomegranate smoothie. It’s inspired by jeera pani (cumin … Continue Reading →

Posted in Fruit Smoothies | Tagged cashews, cumin, ginger, pomegranate, tamarind paste | 2 Replies

Zesty Vitamix cranberry sauce (uncooked)

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Adam
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Just in time for Thanksgiving… I’m with family for the holiday. My mom usually makes this cranberry sauce (or relish) with a food processor, but this year she couldn’t find the food processor because her Vitamix has displaced it in … Continue Reading →

Posted in Chopping and Foodprep, Sauces and spreads | Tagged allspice, cinnamon, cranberries, nutmeg, sugar, tangerine | Leave a reply

New pumpkin pie smoothie recipe

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Adam
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I recently made a particularly good variant of the pumpkin pie smoothie that I described last year. The main additions are coconut milk and cardamom. I’m also posting this to remind everyone to take advantage of persimmon season. The sweetness … Continue Reading →

Posted in Fruit Smoothies | Tagged cardamom, cinnamon, coconut milk, persimmon, pumpkin | 2 Replies

Pomegranate Smoothie Technique Video and Recipe

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Adam
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Pomegranates are awesome, but I’ve only recently started putting them in smoothies. Previously I was afraid that their seeds wouldn’t blend smooth enough, and it always felt like a major undertaking to deseed them. It turns out that with a … Continue Reading →

Posted in Fruit Smoothies | Tagged apple, chia seeds, orange, pomegranate | 8 Replies

Sweet potato smoothies

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Adam
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If you’ve never tried sweet potato in a smoothie before, you’re in for a treat. They add a nice creamy texture as well as some sweetness and subtle flavor. In some ways it evokes the pumpkin in the pumpkin pie … Continue Reading →

Posted in Fruit Smoothies, Ingredients | Tagged apple, cranberries, ginger, sweet potato, walnuts | 26 Replies

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Adam
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I’ve been meaning to make this since the beginning of fall, but I just got around to it this week. I adapted a recipe from another blog, and had the idea to use persimmons. I’ve found that persimmons have enough … Continue Reading →

Posted in Dessert, Fruit Smoothies | Tagged chia seeds, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, persimmon, pumpkin | 4 Replies

Spice up your smoothies with cinnamon

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Adam
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I recently discovered that cinnamon can be a great smoothie ingredient, though a little googling shows I’m not the first to have this idea. It can really take the flavor up a notch, and it’s nice for variety. So far … Continue Reading →

Posted in Fruit Smoothies, Ingredients | Tagged blueberries, chia seeds, cinnamon, raspberries, strawberries | 4 Replies

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