Recipes

We may be stuck in the doldrums of winter here in Richmond, but that doesn't mean that we can't start dreaming of warmer days.

In that spirit, we present our EXPEDITOR™ tropical fruit smoothie bowl. The texture is the key here -- adjusting the blend time and ingredients means that the results are thicker than your average smoothie and meant to be enjoyed with a spoon rather than a straw.

Add vibrant color with your choice of garnishes, and it is guaranteed to brighten up a gloomy day.

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Blini are thin, wheat-based pancakes, Russian in origin, that might be best known for the fact that they are often garnished with caviar. 

Our EXPEDITOR™ variation uses buckwheat flour in addition to all-purpose flour to boost the flavor profile and give them a more traditional texture. They are also delicious with smoked salmon and crème fraiche, as we recommend below. 

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We've already introduced a simple strawberry banana smoothie bowl in our EXPEDITOR™ recipe series, and now we present an interesting variation that features peanut butter as a key ingredient.

The EXPEDITOR™ 1100 Series Culinary Blender is powerful enough to break down the viscosity of the peanut butter, but it is also precise enough to give you complete control over the final texture of the dish. 

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Romesco sauce is a staple of Catalan cuisine that features nuts, garlic, oil and peppers. It is also an excellent application for stale white bread, a key ingredient in the version below that acts as a thickening agent.

Possibly originally created to accompany fish and other seafood, it can also be used for poultry, red meat and vegetables.

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Chimichurri is a versatile, fragrant sauce featuring fresh herbs and vinegar. Primarily used for marinating meat for grilling, there are green versions and red versions. We present our green variation below.

This sauce is excellent on cuts of beef like flank steak, and we developed this version in particular for use on grilled lamb chops. 

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Chicken tikka masala is a curry dish that has been called one of the United Kingdom's most popular dishes and possibly originated in the Punjab region of India.

The most prominent ingredient is the spice mixture called garam masala, a fragrant and flavorful medley of ground spices that is a key part of cuisines from multiple regions across the Indian subcontinent. 

Below is our version of the dish, including our variation of garam masala. 

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As we head into the end of the year, the holiday parties can pile up thick and fast. When you're ready to offer a break from the rich food that is so prevalent this time of year, try this simple smoothie recipe. 

You can still make it as beautiful and elaborate as you want with a wide variety of garnishes.

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Simple ingredients like almonds can be used to create sophisticated menu items with the right techniques. After you have your almond milk ready, take it a step further with your EXPEDITOR culinary blender.

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One of the more popular applications for our culinary blenders is the creation of nut milks. In this recipe, we share a version of almond milk that is specifically designed for use in our EXPEDITOR™1100 series, which means it yields a larger volume for multiple applications.

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Here in the U.S. we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, and one of the traditional dishes we share is pumpkin pie.

Even if you don't like the dessert, you may enjoy this cocktail, created by our partners at Monin.

Give it a try and tweet us your pics at @HBC_Community!