Cuisinart SPB-10CH SPB-10CH Manual - Page 10

Grasshoppers Serve grasshoppers as an after-dinner treat in a chilled martini glass. For a nonalcoholic version, use mint and clear chocolate syrups found in coffee bars. Makes six 4-ounce servings 2 cups vanilla ice cream ¼ cup heavy cream 4 ounces green crème de menthe 4 ounces white crème de cacao 6 ice cubes Place all ingredients in blender jar of in order listed. Cover and blend on Liquefy until smooth, creamy and completely homogenous - about 40 seconds. Serve in chilled martini glasses. Garnish with chocolate cookies or mini morsels and a fresh mint leaf. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 369 (38% from fat) • carb. 38g • pro. 2g • fat 16g • sat. fat 10g • chol. 58mg • sod. 63mg • calc. 84mg • fiber 0g SOUPS, SAVORIES Cool, Creamy Avocado and Cucumber Soup This chilled soup requires no cooking and is perfect for a hot summer day. Makes twelve ½-cup servings 1 medium-large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into ½-inch pieces 3 medium avocados (7-8 ounces each), peeled, seeded, and cut into ¾-inch pieces 2 ounces chopped shallot (about 6 tablespoons) 1 medium jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into ½-inch pieces 2½ cups buttermilk ¾ cup chicken or vegetable stock (cool) 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice ½-1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste) ¼ teaspoon ground coriander ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper Place all ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Cover and blend on Purée for 35 to 45 seconds until smooth, creamy and homogenous. Chill with plastic wrap pressed directly on the top surface of the soup if not serving immediately. Garnish with diced tomato, chopped jalapeño peppers and slices of avocado. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 119 (65% from fat) • carb. 8g • pro. 3g • fat 9g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 2mg • sod. 182mg • calc. 72mg • fiber 3g 10