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Chicken almendrado simmers breast halves in a blended sauce of almonds, red chilies, cinnamon, and chicken broth. A Mexican almond-chile sauce with warm spice and subtle heat. Serve over rice.

Pueblo Fire is a New Mexican red chile soup with dried chile pods blended smooth, browned beef round steak, and barbecue sauce, simmered for an hour. A fiery, rustic Southwestern bowl.

Wok-fried ginger crabs with garlic, scallions, rice wine, and a light-dark soy sauce blend. A fast Chinese-style crab stir-fry that goes from wok to table in minutes.

California country meatballs with a beef, pork, and veal blend seasoned with fennel seeds, tossed with sauteed tri-color bell peppers, onion, and black olives. A colorful, Italian-inspired skillet dinner.

Cooked green chili salsa with simmered onion, garlic, green chilies, and fresh tomatoes blended smooth. A quick, mild Mexican-style salsa verde that works as a dip, sauce, or enchilada topping.

Chestnut soup with roasted chestnuts, sauteed onion and celery, simmered in a blend of water and apple juice with soy sauce and nutmeg. A naturally creamy vegetarian soup with no dairy.

Cold seafood dip built on the surprise of sea cucumber, blended into a fluffy mix of cream cheese and whipped heavy cream. Three ingredients, served chilled with potato chips or crackers.

Creamy vegan walnut sauce blended from toasted flour, raw walnuts, lemon, and garlic. A protein-rich dairy-free gravy that turns simple grains, potatoes, or roasted vegetables into a complete meal.

Lighter sour cream substitute made from cottage cheese, lemon juice, and skim milk blended smooth in seconds. A low-fat dollop for baked potatoes, dips, and tacos with the same tang.

Not so meaty bean soup uses a dried bean mix simmered with seasoning packet, then partially blended for a creamy-yet-chunky texture. Plant-based and pantry-friendly, no meat needed.

Minty chocolate mousse blends scalded half-and-half with chocolate chips, an egg, and creme de menthe in the blender. Sets in an hour for a 5-minute date-night dessert.

Brandied cheddar spread blends sharp aged cheddar with brandy, butter, and cream for a smooth, boozy cocktail spread. Hints of nutmeg and cayenne add warmth. Makes about two cups for crackers.

Low-cal pineapple cheese pie blends low-fat cottage cheese with crushed pineapple and gelatin, baked over a wheat germ base. A high-protein, sugar-free dessert with crustless cheesecake vibes.

Lemon-thyme pesto skips the basil for a brighter, herbal twist on the classic. Parsley, pine nuts, fresh lemon, and thyme blend into a sauce ready in 15 minutes for pasta, fish, or chicken.

Barefoot and Pregnant non-alcoholic mocktail blends cappuccino frozen yogurt with raspberry daiquiri mix, sparkling water, and a splash of mint syrup. A creamy, layered alcohol-free drink with grown-up flavor.

Butter-dipped swordfish steaks crusted with a bold spice blend of cayenne, fennel seed, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, then broiled until browned and fragrant. Blackened-style with an exotic twist.