This little appliance will soon become your best friend. A few experiments are enough to make you understand that you will no longer be able to do without it. And all you have to do is press a button. Follow the steps below to start doing pretty much everything.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Understanding the Basics
Step 1. Make sure the blender is plugged in, clean and working
A glance is usually enough: if it appears in good condition, it means that it works.
Step 2. Put the ingredients inside
We will see later what you can put in the blender, but for now you just need to know that everything is inside, the way you want. Adding a little liquid at the bottom is always a good idea, as it helps the ingredients blend well (otherwise solid ingredients won't move easily).
If you're blending ice, you need some liquid to get it going. Ice floats in the water, making it easier for the blades to work. Without water, the ice only moves outwards, and slowly melts
Step 3. Insert the lid and hold it firmly
The little top cap? It serves to introduce other ingredients. You can let go of the blender, remove the small cap and add other (small) things. Apart in this case, however, it is always better to keep the cap completely closed, to avoid splashing on the wall.
If it doesn't start, check that the blender cup is securely hooked onto the base. If it isn't, it may start making strange noises
Step 4. Blend
Try experimenting with the various buttons. Find the right speed for what you are blending. Generally, the more you turn to the right, the faster the speed increases.
Cut, grate, grind, mix, shake, whisk and liquid - it doesn't matter. Don't be afraid to do something wrong. If you don't get the consistency you want, try increasing the speed. If that doesn't work, remove the lid, mix the ingredients a little and try again
Step 5. Open and pour the contents
Done. It may be necessary to remove the blades or clean the bottom thoroughly if the contents are very thick.
Step 6. Clean the blender
Remove the blades from the glass and wash them separately. Rinse everything under lukewarm running water with a little detergent. Otherwise, safely use the dishwasher.
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Never, never, never put the base in contact with water. The bases are indestructible… until they get wet!
Or they burn
Part 2 of 2: Add some Creativity
Step 1. Make smoothies, ice creams, sorbets and milk shakes
The best way to use your blender is to create sweet goodies. Add some fruit, ice, sugar and milk and go! If you do it yourself, you can risk all the flavors you want. Read these articles:
- Prepare a smoothie
- Prepare the ice cream
- Making Ice Cream
- Prepare a Milkshake
Step 2. Make sauces, hummus, and dips
No more packaged products, with your blender you can do everything at home. Just be careful, when making sauces, not to liquefy your tomatoes!
- Prepare the Hummus
- Making Mexican Sauces
Step 3. Make cocktails
The moment you were waiting for has come. All the smoothie drinks you've always dreamed of and those you don't know yet can now be made at home with your blender. A little ice, a little booze, and off you go. wikiHow has already thought of you:
- Prepare a Margarita
- Prepare the Daiquiri
- Prepare the Pina Colada
Step 4. Make soups and sauces
You can prepare everything with the blender. Or, at least, anything you want creamy and smooth. Try these recipes:
- Prepare a Yellow Pumpkin Soup
- Prepare the Soy Sauce
- Prepare the Apple Sauce
Step 5. Make jams and spreads
And you who thought the list was over. Jams and spreads are increasingly popular, so why not make them? You will also save a lot of money in making them at home. Here are a few to get you started:
- Prepare the Butter
- Prepare the Apple Butter
Step 6. Grate the cheese, prepare the breadcrumbs, grind the seeds and grains
If it can be chopped, it can go into the blender and be grated, chopped or grated. Just avoid the stones. And thaw everything before blending.
- Grind seeds or flakes, popcorn, and other grains to make flours and spices.
- Grate the cheese to use for each of your dishes.
- Blend small pieces of stale bread to make your breadcrumbs.
