Blenders: Tips, Recipes, Guides & Care

Velvety-smooth texture and a taste of the tropics are what this tropical drink delivers. The easy-to-make pina colada recipe can...

I like to cool down with this absolutely fantastic frozen margarita recipe. It's slightly icy, thick and perfect for when...

Sometimes artificial sweeteners make food taste exactly that, artificial. Not so in these smoothies—they're delicious and creamy with lots of...

Grab your spoon: this strawberry milkshake is thick, bright with strawberry flavor and infinitely customizable.

You'll either need thick drinking straws or spoons to enjoy this refreshing shake that combines two favorite fruits—strawberries and peaches—for...

Plump heirloom tomatoes highlight this garden-fresh showpiece, drizzled with a sweet-tart dressing and sprinkled with cheese. It's perfect for an...

Here's a peachy way to begin a lady's luncheon or brunch. This refreshing soup shared by Lane McLoud of Perry,...

"This smooth and creamy beverage tastes just like a banana split," promises Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon. "It's easy to...

Rich color, a perky texture and tongue-tingling flavor make this relish a feast for the eyes and the taste buds....

Here's a sugar-free refresher with a yummy vanilla-banana flavor. It blends together in no time. —Evelyn Archer, Elkville, Illinois

With just a quick pulse of the blender, you will have what I call a "refreshing sipper"—and you'll be asked...

This recipe was popular at a restaurant in Winston-Salem called Berry's. I love serving this salad to guests who comment...

This is a nice refreshing dressing for simple lettuce salads. The onion adds a lot of flavor.

This easy crustless coconut pie takes seconds to prepare and bakes in the oven in under an hour. Serve the...

When money was short and times were tough, my mother still made this banana milk drink for us. We thought...

This pasta salad is frequently requested at family get-togethers. The poppy seed dressing is also delicious in coleslaw or with...

"This pretty berry-flavored syrup is scrumptious, especially on homemade waffles," writes Sarah Carpenter of Trumansburg, New York. "Since I began...

When I make this mustard, I add fresh horseradish from our garden and vinegar seasoned with homegrown tarragon. —Joyce Lonsdale,...

Refreshing, creamy and brimming with banana, our banana smoothie is the ultimate wholesome beverage.

Around our house, we often make these yummy shakes. To make the shakes healthier, we substitute fat-free milk and ice...

Any way you slice them, strawberries are extra-colorful and refreshing when paired with crisp greens in this salad.—Jean Newnham, Peterborough,...

Sue Ellen Bumpus of Lampasas, Texas relates, "A teaching friend blended this sunny slush in a wink at school early...

With two busy teenage boys in our house, getting everyone to eat well before school is a challenge. This thick...

The thing that inspires most of my recipes is getting an item that I don't know what to do with...

A layer of blueberries is the sweet surprise hidden inside this pretty pastry. The recipe comes from our Test Kitchen...

Here's a fun twist on watermelon. It's so refreshing on a summer day, and you don't have to worry about...

If you enjoy picking strawberries at a local farm, use some of those fresh berries to make strawberry ice. It's...

Sleepyheads will savor this dreamy smoothie. Simply blend yogurt, milk and orange juice concentrate for a fresh start to your...

You’ll need just four easy ingredients for these quick morning pick-me-ups or sweet afternoon snacks. —Chris Michalowski, Dallas, Texas