With its 2-plus peak horsepower motor that generates blade speeds of 240 MPH, this Vita-Mix countertop blender works great forpureeing, chopping, juicing, grinding, and more. The blender features a laser-cut stainless-steel blade assembly, durable all-metal construction, a brushed aluminum faceplate, and variable speed control for processing at just the right speed. In addition, the blender’s oversized 64-ounce polycarbonate jar creates a powerful vortex that forces ingredients up from the blade and back down to the center to ensure thorough blending. Make delicious homemade dips, soups, sauces, appetizers, salsas, dressings, desserts, beverages, smoothies, sorbets, ice cream–the options are endless. An exclusive new recipe book comes included, “Recipes and Techniques from the CIA Master Chefs.” The book features more than 20 recipes developed by the CIA’s Certified Master Chefs. The blender also comes with an instructional DVD, an owner’s manual, and a space-saving easel-design recipe book packed with over 300 easy-to-prepare recipes in full color from some of the country’s top professional chefs. The blender measures 8-3/4 by 7-1/4 by 20 inches and carries a full seven-year warranty.

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