Demonstrator Recipe Book

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1 E X C L U S I V E Recipes from the Vitamix Demonstrators Demonstrator Recipe Book Inspiring Dishes for Every Course of the Meal

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3 The pleasure was ours Thank you for joining us for a live Vitamix demonstration. We hope that your time with us was both tasty and inspiring. Please enjoy this collection of recipes, pulled together just for you by our very talented team of demonstrators. These dishes showcase the true versatility of every Vitamix machine. From breakfast to dinner, starters to desserts, we look forward to inspiring your menus and making healthy, delicious meals easier than ever before. Thanks for having us along on your culinary journey. Cheers! Contents 5 GREEN SMOOTHIE 7 CARAMEL LATTÉ 9 FRESH LEMONADE 10 ICED MOCHA 11 FROZEN COCKTAIL 13 PEANUT BUTTER 15 THAI GINGER SOUP WITH CASHEW NUTS 16 SMOKED MACKEREL PÂTÉ 17 HOT CHEESE SAUCE 19 STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM 21 CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

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5 Green Smoothie Preparation: 5 minutes Processing: seconds Servings: 875 ml (3 ½ cups) 99 g (3.5 oz.) green grapes 1 slice of fresh pineapple including core (130 g / 4.6 oz.) 1 apple (143 g / 5 oz.), seeded and quartered 1 slice of lime, unpeeled (16 g / 0.6 oz.) 61 g (2.1 oz.) raw spinach and/or curly kale 250 ml (1 cup) ice cubes 1 banana, peeled 1 slice of fresh ginger root, unpeeled (4 g / 0.1 oz.) 1. Place all the ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid. 2. Select Variable Turn on the machine and slowly increase the speed to Variable 10, then to High. 4. Blend for 35 to 45 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades until the desired consistency is reached. Nutritional Information Per 250 ml (1 cup) Serving: Calories: 100, Total Fat: 0 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Protein: 1 g, Dietary Fibre: 3 g, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Sodium: 30 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg 5

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7 Caramel Latté Preparation: 3-5 minutes Processing: 5 minutes Servings: 625 ml (2 ½ cups) 425 ml (1 ¾ cups) milk 1 espresso or a sprinkling (3 g / 0.01 oz.) of instant coffee 4 caramel digestives 1 Tablespoon of caramel syrup 1. Place all the ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid. 2. Select Variable Turn on the machine and slowly increase the speed to Variable 10, then to High. 4. Blend for 5 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid. 5. Serve immediately. Nutritional Information Per 250 ml (1 cup) Serving: Calories: 250, Total Fat: 11 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Protein: 7 g, Dietary Fibre: 0 g, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Sodium: 75 mg, Cholesterol: 15 mg Quick Tip Try different syrup flavours or use ginger-nut biscuits with mixed spice instead of the digestives for a delicious gingerbread latté during the festive season. 7

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9 Fresh Lemonade Preparation: 3-5 minutes Processing: 30 seconds Servings: 750 ml (3 cups) 500 ml (2 cups) water 2.5 cm (1-inch) strip of lemon peel 1 lemon, peeled 30 ml (2 Tablespoons) sweetener (honey, agave or sugar) 250 ml (1 cup) ice cubes 1. Place all the ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid. 2. Select Variable Turn on the machine and slowly increase the speed to Variable 10, then to High. 4. Blend for 30 seconds. Nutritional Information Per 250 ml (1 cup) Serving: Calories: 50, Total Fat: 0 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Protein: 0 g, Dietary Fibre: 1 g, Carbohydrates: 13 g, Sodium: 10 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg 9

10 Iced Mocha Preparation: 3-5 minutes Processing: 30 seconds Servings: 1.0 L (4 ½ cups) 1 espresso or a sprinkling (3 g /.01 oz.) of instant coffee, plus more to taste 500 ml (2 cups) milk 500 ml (2 cups) ice cubes 38 g (3 Tablespoons) sugar or 2 Tablespoons agave, if desired 45 ml (3 Tablespoons) chocolate sauce 1. Place all the ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid. 2. Select Variable Turn on the machine and slowly increase the speed to Variable 10, then to High. 4. Blend for 30 seconds. 5. Serve immediately. Nutritional Information Per 250 ml (1 cup) serving: Calories: 130, Total Fat: 3.5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Protein: 4 g, Dietary Fibre: 0 g, Carbohydrates: 22 g, Sodium: 55 mg, Cholesterol: 10 mg Notes: 10

11 Frozen Cocktail Preparation: 1-5 minutes Processing: 5-10 seconds Servings: 250 ml (2 cups) 290 g (2 cups) ice cubes 250 ml (1 cup) gin, tequila, vodka, whiskey, rum or for a mocktail version, fruit juice 1. Place the ice cubes in the Vitamix container. 2. Cover the ice with one of the liquids or a combination of the liquids and secure the lid. 3. Select Variable Turn on the machine and slowly increase the speed to Variable 6 and blend for 10 seconds (if a slushy consistency is desired) or increase the speed to Variable 10 and blend for 5 to 10 seconds if a frozen and frothy consistency is desired. 5. Serve immediately. Nutritional Information Per 250 ml ( 1 cup) Serving: Calories: 290, Total Fat: 0 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Protein: 0 g, Dietary Fibre: 0 g, Carbohydrates: 0 g, Sodium: 5 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg Notes: 11

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13 Peanut Butter Preparation: 1 minute Processing: 1-2 minutes Servings: 310 ml (1 ¼ cups) 293 g (2 cups / 10.3 oz.) peanuts 1. Place the ingredients into the Vitamix container and secure the lid. 2. Select Variable Turn on the machine and slowly increase the speed to Variable 10, then to High, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades. 4. In 1 minute, you will hear a chugging sound. Once the butter begins to flow freely through the blades, the sound of the motor will change tone. Stop the machine. Nutritional Information Per 30 ml ( 2 Tablespoon) Serving: Calories: 180, Total Fat: 15 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Protein: 8 g, Dietary Fibre: 2 g, Carbohydrates: 5 g, Sodium: 100 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg Quick Tip Try experimenting with combinations of your favourite nut varieties, like peanuts and cashews, to create a signature spread. Add dried fruits and seeds or sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, cocoa or cinnamon for even more variety. 13

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15 Thai Ginger Soup with cashew nuts Preparation: 5-10 minutes Processing: 5 minutes Servings: 1.0 L (4 ½ cups) 500 ml (2 cups) water 1 carrot (91 g / 3.2 oz.) 1 slice (80 g / 2.8 oz.) of cabbage 1 stick (86 g / 3.1 oz.) of celery 1 slice (20 g / 0.7 oz.) of bell pepper 1 piece (60 g / 2.1 oz.) of courgette 1 spring onion, halved (9 g / 0.4 oz.) ½ clove of garlic 1 piece (11 g / 0.4 oz.) of fresh ginger root, unpeeled 1 slice (4 g / 0.1 oz.) of chili 77 g (2.7 oz.) cashew nuts 6 g (0.2 oz.) fresh coriander 5 g (0.2 oz.) honey 1 vegetable stock cube 1 slice (25 g / 0.9 oz.) of lemon, unpeeled 1. Place all the ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid. 2. Select Variable Turn on the machine and slowly increase the speed to Variable 10, then to High. 4. Blend for 5 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid. Serve immediately. Nutritional Information Per 250 ml (1 cup) Serving: Calories: 240, Total Fat: 9 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Protein: 4 g, Dietary Fibre: 2 g, Carbohydrates: 12 g, Sodium: 290 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg 15

16 Smoked Mackerel Pâté Preparation: 5 minutes Processing: seconds Servings: 250 ml (1 cup) 30 ml (2 Tablespoons) crème fraiche 2 smoked mackerel fillets, skinless, halved, 100 g each ½ lemon, peeled or a squeeze of ½ a lemon dash of freshly ground black pepper 1. Place all the ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid. 2. Select Variable Turn on the machine and slowly increase speed to Variable Blend for 35 to 40 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades until the desired consistency is reached. Nutritional Information Per 30 ml (2 Tablespoon) Serving: Calories: 60, Total Fat: 3.5 g, Saturated Fat: 1.5 g, Protein: 6 g, Dietary Fibre: 0 g, Carbohydrates: 0 g, Sodium: 85 mg, Cholesterol: 20 mg Notes: 16

17 Hot Cheese Sauce Preparation: 5 minutes Processing: 4 minutes Servings: 810 ml (3 ¼ cups) 360 ml (1 ½ cups) milk 200 g (7.1 oz.) Cheddar cheese dash of Worcestershire sauce 1. Place all the ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid. 2. Select Variable Turn on the machine and slowly increase the speed to Variable 10, then to High. 4. Blend for 4 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid. Nutritional Information Per 60 ml (¼ cup) Serving: Calories: 80, Total Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Protein: 5 g, Dietary Fibre: 0 g, Carbohydrates: 2 g, Sodium: 110 mg, Cholesterol: 20 mg Quick Tip Pour Hot Cheese Sauce over steamed cauliflower or macaroni pasta and bake topped with bread crumbs. It s also perfect as a side sauce for grilled fish. 17

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19 Strawberry Ice Cream Preparation: 5 minutes Processing: seconds Servings: 1.0 L (4 ½ cups) 150 ml (⅔ cup) single or double cream ½ banana, peeled 84 g (¼ cup) sweetener (honey, agave or sugar) Optional: ½ carrot (43 g / 1.5 oz.) 1 slice (78 g / 2.8 oz.) of raw white cabbage 2.1 oz. (59 g) of courgette 476 g (3 cups) frozen strawberries 1. Place all the ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid. 2. Select Variable Turn on the machine and slowly increase the speed to Variable 10, then to High, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades. 4. In 35 to 50 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four mounds should form. 5. Stop the machine. Do not over-mix or melting will occur. Serve immediately. Nutritional Information Per 120 ml (½ cup) Serving: Calories: 90, Total Fat: 3.5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Protein: 1 g, Dietary Fibre: 2 g, Carbohydrates: 16 g, Sodium: 15 mg, Cholesterol: 10 mg 19

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21 Chocolate Mousse Preparation: 2-5 minutes Processing: seconds Servings: 750 ml (3 cups) 500 ml (2 cups) whipping or double cream 60 ml (4 Tablespoons) chocolate sauce Optional: 2 slices (4 g) of orange peel, about the size of a 50 pence piece 1. Place all the ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid. 2. Select Variable Turn on the machine and slowly increase the speed to Variable 10, then to High. 4. Blend for 15 to 20 seconds. The sound of the motor will change tone as the mousse is set. Nutritional Information Per 120 ml (½ cup) Serving: Calories: 310, Total Fat: 30 g, Saturated Fat: 18 g, Protein: 2 g, Dietary Fibre: 0 g, Carbohydrates: 10 g, Sodium: 35 mg, Cholesterol: 110 mg 21

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