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Strawberry Smoothie without Banana

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Adam
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Most strawberry smoothie recipes call for bananas, and, since I can’t stand bananas, I’ve 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 … Continue Reading →

Posted in Fruit Smoothies | Tagged cashews, dates, strawberries, summer squash, vanilla | 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

Orange Mango Raspberry Smoothie

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Adam
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Here’s a simple smoothie combination that I found delightful. The raspberries make it pop, the orange and mango round out the flavor, and the mango slightly thickens it. Did you enjoy this post? Enter your email below to receive updates … Continue Reading →

Posted in Fruit Smoothies | Tagged mango, orange, raspberries | 2 Replies

Mint Pea Dip/Spread

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Adam
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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 →

Posted in Sauces and spreads | Tagged garlic, lemon, mint, olive oil, peas | Leave a reply

A golden smoothie with a kick

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Adam
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Here’s a zingy and refreshing smoothie: ¼ cup water 1 orange, peeled ⅓ pineapple, peeled (~1.5 cups pieces) fresh ginger (piece ~¾ inch on a side) turmeric (fresh piece ~¾ inch on a side, or ¼ tsp powder) 1 cup … Continue Reading →

Posted in Fruit Smoothies | Tagged ginger, mango, orange, pineapple, turmeric | 7 Replies

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

Macadamia-Tangerine Salad Dressing

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Adam
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A Vitamix will make creamy salad dressing from nuts, and you can easily customize the flavor. We ate this dressing on a massaged kale salad, but it’s also good on a simple lettuce salad. The dressing is mild and creamy, … Continue Reading →

Posted in Sauces and spreads | Tagged lemon, macadamia nuts, tangerine, thyme | 1 Reply

Orange Julius Inspired Smoothie Recipe

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Adam
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As I mentioned in my last post about vanilla, I usually like to keep the ingredients simple when using vanilla so that it doesn’t get lost among stronger flavors. This smoothie maximizes the flavors of orange and vanilla. It’s not … Continue Reading →

Posted in Dessert, Fruit Smoothies | Tagged almonds, orange, vanilla | 11 Replies

Grapefruit Smoothie Recipe

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Adam
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Even though I thoroughly enjoy a good grapefruit, I avoided grapefruit smoothies for a long time because I was afraid of them being too bitter. I recently decided to try making one for variety and it was actually quite good. … Continue Reading →

Posted in Fruit Smoothies | Tagged apple, carrot, chia seeds, grapefruit, orange, strawberries | 1 Reply

Refreshing Mint Smoothie

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Adam
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This smoothie is quite different from the others I’ve posted so far. I’ve been meaning to do more with mint, and it delivered on this one. This mint smoothie is sort of like a virgin mango mojito. The mango and … Continue Reading →

Posted in Fruit Smoothies | Tagged chia seeds, mango, mint, orange, pineapple, spinach | 3 Replies

Easy Asparagus Soup

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Adam
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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 →

Posted in Hot soups | Tagged asparagus, cashews, garlic, onion | 12 Replies

Vitamix Cherry Almond Vanilla Smoothie

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Adam
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It’s cherry season, and I love cherries, so here’s a simple smoothie that highlights their great flavor. Cherries can go well with many combinations, but in this recipe I didn’t want to dilute their flavor. I just used cherries, almonds, … Continue Reading →

Posted in Fruit Smoothies | Tagged almonds, cherries, vanilla | 4 Replies

Cool mint pea soup

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Adam
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This is a nice spring soup, although you could really make it any time of year because it works well with frozen peas. The mint and lemon give it a refreshing, bright flavor, and it’s super easy to make. The … Continue Reading →

Posted in Cold Soups | Tagged avocado, coconut milk, lemon, mint, peas | 4 Replies

Raw Lettuce Soup

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Adam
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I got a deal on some extra lettuce this week, and I’ve been curious about lettuce soup for a while. I looked up recipes, and I found a Mark Bittman recipe that looks good (completely worth watching the video, even … Continue Reading →

Posted in Cold Soups | Tagged lemon, lettuce, orange, walnuts | 2 Replies

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