Want to make small batches of "blender hollandaise" and other similar sauces. Is this the one to get? Thanks.
1645035
Yes, this could work well for that purpose. Keep in mind the cup capacity of this appliance. You won't want to fill it to the top with your sauce. As long as you do that, you should be fine. I've been able to get smooth purees-- it's great for that.
1645036
It would if it worked, but it doesn't so I would choose another brand and model.
1426878
Yes you can, I have even seen some recipes for homemade spaghetti sauces online as well. Great machine!!
102657
I LOVE mine. I just got it from Costco (5200) on Sat. Got it to make green smoothies, cooking prep, etc. My smoothies initially came out a bit thick for my taste but found that I didn't run the blender long enough AND did not add enough water. The result? Today's green smoothie was delicious, creamy and not too thick- it was just right! I was really tending towards the Blendtec and was on the verge of purchasing one but after reading wonderful reviews on here and online with the SEVEN year warranty sealed the deal for me. I read more about poor customer service with Blendtec compared to Vitamix (hardly read any and believe me I read ALOT of reviews! lol) I don't have a stake in Vitamix- I just love the blender because it's American -made (keeps jobs here), excellent quality and the company stands by its products. I look at it as an investment in my and my family's health. HTH!
1436999
Yes, it's simple and easy! And works great for veggies , I grind veggies and make sauces with it all the time. Good luck .
384811
Good luck...I returned this piece of junk and finally got a Vitamix! If you are into blending hearty veggies like those (as I am), then you should invest in a Vitamix or Blendtec. You won't regret it! :)
901776
Yes. It works great. One of the best tools I have in my kitchen. There are several blades. You can choose the smallest one to make your sauce.
510809
Seems from other posters that the french fry blade is a waste (very tiny fries), but the coarse slicing blade is excellent (some were annoyed that it wasn't standard). Another poster mentioned getting spare/backup blades from theessentials.com since this is a discontinued item. When I checked that site, I saw their blades are only $5-6, so will buy individual blades from them instead of the kit. I hope it ends up being as great as everyone says!
822294
This is the one you want then. I ended up buying 2 - seems to be the most popular in my house. Perfect for making sauces or melting butter. Also ideal toi heat up a can of something. My daughter just used one to make mac and cheese even, though I would have used a bigger one. Tri - ply is the way to go on this type of pot for sure.
1654418
I love the ninja. I had the MagicBullet before and it was a disappointment. The ninja holds more and does a much, much better job on ice cubes. I use it mostly for smoothies but the big bowl (40 oz) is nice, too. I made gazpacho in it last summer and it was perfect. One of these days, I'll get around to making some of the other stuff in the recipe book.
1119830
I have this blender and it works amazing. Just use a little water or use a push stick like the vitamax. It fits with the waring, If you want it to blend a little faster. Those are common rules everyone knows when blending. And any blender makes hot soup if you leave it on long enough haha. No seriously just make a regular soup then heat it up on the stove.
450282
this product is not a juicer, so you will have the hulls still in the sauces you make. You would have to strain the mixture after mixing to remove the hulls.
351416
I have three friends who use the vitamix. I have used it twice when at one friend's home. The vitamix made equally good smoothies and juices. I think the Blentec may have done a more effients jobs of pulverizing things like celery and flax, though I only tried it once. The blendtec does so much more than Vitamix... I have blended grains, made dough, made batter, hummis, and sauces. Blentec is better for all of this.The Vitamix noise was LOUDER! I like the way the Blendtec has cycles that run on it's own. I love the way the inside is smooth-easier to clean. It is also shorter, so it fits UNDER my upper cabinets. (^.^) buy the Blendtec! I have three friends who use the vitamix. I have used it twice when at one friend's home. The vitamix made equally good smoothies and juices. I think the Blentec may have done a more effients jobs of pulverizing things like celery and flax, though I only tried it once. The blendtec does so much more than Vitamix... I have blended grains, made dough, made batter, hummis, and sauces. Blentec is better for all of this.The Vitamix noise was LOUDER! I like the way the Blendtec has cycles that run on it's own. I love the way the inside is smooth-easier to clean. It is also shorter, so it fits... » Read More I have three friends who use the vitamix. I have used it twice when at one friend's home. The vitamix made equally good smoothies and juices. I think the Blentec may have done a more effients jobs of pulverizing things like celery and flax, though I only tried it once. The blendtec does so much more than Vitamix... I have blended grains, made dough, made batter, hummis, and sauces. Blentec is better for all of this.The Vitamix noise was LOUDER! I like the way the Blendtec has cycles that run on it's own. I love the way the inside is smooth-easier to clean. It is also shorter, so it fits UNDER my upper cabinets. (^.^) buy the Blendtec! « Show Less
1271384
I've made spaghetti sauce with it. When you stop looking at this machine as a "Jam & Jelly Maker", and realize it's a cooker with a built-in stirrer, things open up a little. But keep in mind, it comes to a boiling temp of its own setting, and the stirrer needs things to be mashed up pretty good. Perfect for things like spaghetti sauce, maybe homemade catsup, but I haven't come up with too many other things as yet...
1247144
I suppose you could soak your almonds , blend in a v.m. , and strain. This option was less expensive for me vs. buying a v.m. , it is stainless steel, has multiple settings, it cooks, and cleans very easily. If you have a v.m. you don't need this to blend almonds, or make soup. But, use a fine mesh strain and a rubber spatula to get all the milk from your batch. After you do that, use a nut milk bag if you need the milk to be extra smooth. I find I never need to use my nut milk bag any more after using the fine strainer. Nut milk bag is a lot of work and you never get all the milk out. Again, if you have a vita mix, you don't need this maker. But do invest in a good strainer with a handle , and a rubber spatula. Milk tip, use almond extract instead of vanilla when making almond milk, its awesome!
1925643
Yes! This is an amazing blender - better than VitaMix and BlendTec. Good videos to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv_dcmny20Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh6H4axK5sM
1741193
I suppose it depends on what you are making. I've used it to test the temperature of Hollandaise sauce and it worked fine for that purpose.
714860
I haven't tried it, but it would probably work quite well, since both those sauces are generally done with a double-boiler-type setup. Both of these sauces require a moderate heat to keep them from "breaking".