ROASTED RED PEPPER HUMMUS
SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS
3 cups (750 ml)
canned chick peas, drained
3 tbsp (45 ml)
tahini
2
roasted red peppers
2 tbsp (30 ml)
lemon juice
2 tbsp (30 ml)
olive oil
1
garlic clove
1 tsp (5 ml)
salt
1 (250 ml)
water
DIRECTIONS
1.
Place all ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed above.
2. Secure the lid.
3. Set the speed control to the lowest speed and turn the blender on.
4. Slowly increase the speed to the highest setting and blend for about
1 minute, using the tamper to push ingredients into the blades.
5. If a thinner consistency is desired, add a little extra water and blend
for another 20 seconds.
STRAWBERRY FREEZER JAM
MAKES 6 250ML JARS
INGREDIENTS
4 cups (1000 ml)
fresh strawberries
1 1/2 cups (375 ml)
sugar
1 tbsp (15ml)
lemon juice
1 (45g) package of freezer jam pectin or 5 tbsp (75 ml) instant pectin
DIRECTIONS
1.
Place all ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed above.
2. Secure the lid.
3. Set the speed control to the lowest speed and turn the blender on.
4. Slowly increase the speed to the highest setting and blend for about
1 minute.
5. Pour the jam into glass or plastic freezer jars and secure with lids.
6. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year.
PEANUT BUTTER PANCAKES
SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS
2
eggs
2 cups (500 ml)
whole milk
1/4 cup (60 ml)
oil
1/3 cup (80 ml)
brown sugar
1 tsp (5 ml)
vanilla
1/3 cup (80 ml)
peanut butter
3 tsp (15 ml)
baking powder
2 cups (500 ml)
all purpose flour
DIRECTIONS
1.
Place the first six ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed above.
2. Secure the lid.
3. Set the speed control to the lowest speed and turn the blender on.
4. Slowly increase the speed to the middle setting and blend for about
15-30 seconds.
5. Add the flour and baking powder. Secure the lid.
6. Turn on the blender and run on the middle speed setting for about
15-30 seconds.
7. Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, pour the batter on a greased griddle
or frypan. Griddle should be set to 350F or the stovetop element
should be medium/high heat. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side.
Pancakes should be a light brown colour.
BLUEBERRY ICE CREAM
SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cup (375 ml)
whole milk
2/3 cup (160 ml)
sugar
2 1/2 cups (625 ml)
frozen blueberries or other fruit
DIRECTIONS
1.
Place all ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed above.
2. Secure the lid.
3. Set the speed control to the lowest speed and turn the blender on.
4. Use the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
5. Slowly increase the speed to the highest setting and blend for about
1 minute.
6. Serve immediately.
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