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Peach Smoothie Recipe

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Adam
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It’s hard to argue with a cool peach smoothie on a warm summer afternoon. I’m not the biggest fan of stone fruit, but it’s majorly in season, and this smoothie is delicious, even for someone who doesn’t love peaches. I … Continue Reading →

Posted in Fruit Smoothies | Tagged almonds, cardamom, honey, mango, peach | 4 Replies

Vitamix Pesto Recipe

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Adam
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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 →

Posted in Chopping and Foodprep, Sauces and spreads | Tagged basil, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts | 2 Replies

Southwest Chunky Vitamix Soup

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Adam
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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 →

Posted in Hot soups | Tagged black beans, carrot, celery, cilantro, cumin, garlic, lime, paprika, tomato | 9 Replies

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

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

Strawberry Mango Coconut Sorbet

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Adam
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The weather is starting to warm up and we’re fast approaching summer, so it’s time for a Vitamix sorbet recipe. This is ridiculously fast and easy to make, and it’s light and refreshing. To make a Vitamix sorbet you blend … Continue Reading →

Posted in Dessert | Tagged coconut milk, mango, strawberries | 9 Replies

Vegetable juice savory smoothie (V8/gazpacho inspired)

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Adam
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I want to start with this one since tomato season is running out, and this recipe really stands on the shoulders of good tomatoes. This combination is inspired by V8 and gazpacho, though it ends up as its own thing. … Continue Reading →

Posted in Cold Soups | Tagged carrot, celery, chia seeds, cucumber, lemon, nutritional yeast, spinach, Tabasco, tomato, vinegar | 3 Replies

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