Win This Blender, Make These Recipes

Your kitchen should have certain things. A set of IKEA silverware that barely pierces food qualifies for some, a really awesome blender that opens a world of great things to eat and drink is paramount for others. You could be one of those people.

Head to Food Republic's Facebook Page for a chance to win this crushing-pulverizing-liquefying genie in an eye-pleasing cobalt blue. Then you can make all these delicious recipes. We believe in the lunch smoothie.

Smoothies

• Banana-Almond Crush Smoothie
• Procrastinator's Breakfast Smoothie

Soups

• Butternut Squash Soup with Quinoa
• Broccolini Spring Onion Soup
• Carrot-Ginger Soup with Star Anise
• Classic Vichyssoise Soup

Sauces

• Basic Bearnaise Sauce
• Basic Adobo Sauce
• Basic Pesto
• Homemade Hot Sauce
• Mango Dipping Sauce

Spreads, Dips and Condiments

• Garlic-Jalapeno Hummus
• Homemade Ketchup
• Fresh Tomato Salsa