Jalapeno Mojito Hot Sauce

roughly a pound and a half of jalapenos, trimmed but not de-seeded
the juice of about 12 limes
salt to taste
a few sprigs of mint, about 1/8th of a cup
a quarter of a medium yellow onion, peeled

Simmer the jalapenos in water for about 5-10 minutes--if you like heat, consider setting some aside and adding a couple raw at the end. Drain and add to Blendtec, followed by remaining ingredients. Pulse to desired consistency, then store in clean jars or bottles and refrigerate. Let rest for a day before serving.

This came out really hot. Next time I might cook the jalapenos longer (when I made it, I cooked all the jalapenos except half of one which was left over from something else). But it's still good, very thick with a lot of jalapeno flavor, not just heat. I will probably use it sparingly as a garnish and also perhaps try cooking with it.

Best Anniversary Gift Ever

Yes, he built a "Blender Muffle" from foam and cardboard. It's perfect for my morning green smoothie; I can hit the pre-set cycle button, slip the muffle over the Blendtec and let it run the 50-second, loud, grinding "Whole Juice" cycle course.



The photo doesn't do the craftsmanship justice, but my eardrums (and my roommates' sleep patterns) will benefit greatly.

Hot Sauce

just under a pound of peppers, I used some very spicy banana peppers
juice of one lime
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 tablespoon coarse salt
7 cloves of garlic, peeled
two small tomatoes
couple tablespoons of chili powder (mostly for color)

Trim and chop up peppers and tomatoes. Big pieces are fine. I didn't bother seeding the peppers because I like heat, and also, it reduced the chances of hurting myself on the juice. Add all ingredients to Blendtec, liquids last. Pulse for about 10 or 15 seconds, until well-pureed. It will be frothy. Transfer to deep saucepan and bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 or 15 minutes. Transfer to clean glass jars or bottles and refrigerate.

Hot Salsa

6 vine tomatoes, quartered
2 medium jalapenos, 2 scotch bonnet or habanero peppers, split and seeded
1 medium to small onion, quartered
4 cloves of garlic, peeled
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried ground coriander
1 tsp salt
the juice of three limes

Add all ingredients to the Blendtec jar, juice and spices last. Pulse five times. Chill over night.

Sorry, meant to get a picture later but then we ate it all. Turned out quite nice!

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Coconut Lime Sorbet

several limes, peeled, halved and frozen (about 4 cups)
one 14 oz can light coconut milk
1/2 cup raw sugar (or to taste)

Add all ingredients to blender (Blendtec recommends adding liquid ingredients first.) Run on Ice Cream cycle. Serve immediately.

Raw Applesauce

Borrowed from Swell Vegan.

2 medium apples, cored and chopped into medium pieces (I used Granny Smith)
juice of one lime
2 tablespoons ground flax seed
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 cup water

Speed up to 8 and let run until desired consistency is reached. Surprisingly tasty. Flax seed lends a nice nuttiness, and no sugar is needed.