Vitamix Pesto Recipe
Most things I make with the Vitamix I blend until they are completely smooth, but pesto is something where it’s best to leave some texture. Basil is prone to oxidation, so it’s good to minimize how...
View ArticleSimple Vitamix Gazpacho
It’s peak tomato season around here, so I highly recommend taking advantage and making some gazpacho. The first recipe that I posted on this blog was a sort of gazpacho, but this one is more...
View ArticleSimple Vitamix Beet Soup
I don’t know why, but the color of red beets continues to excite me. And their flavor is good too, so here’s a quick Vitamix beet soup recipe. One of the great things about making soup with a Vitamix...
View ArticleGinger Beet Hummus
It’s been a while since the last recipe post! Part of the delay came from working on building an interactive tool over on the Vitamix Comparison page, which is now complete. If you feel like checking...
View ArticleSimple Vegan Tomato Soup
It’s hot soup season! This tomato soup is simple and satisfying. The classic Vitamix tortilla soup, is blended until hot, but this recipe is instead cooked on the stove to develop different flavors. A...
View ArticleMint Pea Dip/Spread
This is a nice springtime dip. Mint and lemon provide a bright and zesty flavor. Impress your guests, or just enjoy it as a healthy snack. Serve it as a dip, or spread it on sandwiches. I wanted to try...
View ArticleAlmond Herb Sauce
There’s something glorious about a whole roasted cauliflower. And it goes so well with this garlicky, minty sauce. I can’t recommend this combination highly enough. (Based on a NYTimes recipe.)...
View ArticleVegan Vitamix Aioli
I made a vegan mayonnaise while working on my Aer Disc review, and it came together so easily in a standard Vitamix container that I figured I should write a separate post. To make it more interesting,...
View ArticleChestnut Mushroom Soup
My mom made this delicious soup last Thanksgiving. It was so good that I had to make it myself, but, by the time I did, chestnuts were already out of most stores, so I’ve been waiting to post it. I...
View ArticleKale Pesto
When I first heard about non-basil pesto I was pretty skeptical. I mean, basil pesto is so good, why mess with it? Then I saw a Chris Morocco Bon Appétit video and he convinced me to try it. The color...
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