Recipes and Cooking How to Cook An Immersion Blender Is the Hero We All Need By Gigi Stewart, MA Gigi Stewart, MA Website Gigi Stewart is a freelance food writer who focuses on recipes for those with gluten, egg, dairy, and other types of allergies. She combined her academic behavioral neuroscience degree with her love of food by starting her own blog. To date, she has published two different cookbooks: The Book Book of Gluten-Free Cooking and The Gluten-Free Solution. Her food writing has appeared in Better Homes & Gardens and Digestive Wellness. Gigi graduated from the University of South Carolina Upstate with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology. She then graduated from the University of Mississippi with a master of science degree in psychology and behavioral neuroscience. Gigi uses her background in academic research and her knowledge of gluten-free culinary preparation to create solutions for those suffering from food-based allergies. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on February 18, 2016 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos It can transform fresh cream into billowy whipped topping for desserts in mere seconds, then blend up tonight's nutrient-packed soup for dinner—an immersion blender can save you time and eliminate large-equipment cleanup in the kitchen. 01 of 09 30-Second Whipped Cream Pour chilled cream into a deep bowl and blend for 30 seconds, moving the immersion blender up and down for even blending. To sweeten cream, add 1 teaspoon sugar per 1/2 cup cream before blending. 02 of 09 Homemade Mayonnaise Better than any you can buy in a store, creamy homemade mayo can be whipped up in about 2 minutes with this simple recipe and your immersion blender. It's great for salads, sandwiches, and dips! 03 of 09 Healthy Homemade Soup View Recipe Cook a soup pot full of nutritious veggies in stock, and use your immersion blender to turn them into a creamy, healthy meal in no time! Root vegetables like carrots, parsnips, and potatoes work especially well alone or combined with one another for a flavorful meal. 04 of 09 Pasta Sauce View Recipe You can make as little or as much as you like with a few simple ingredients. Try this recipe for Tomato-Basil Sauce, and use your immersion blender to fine-tune the consistency to your liking. 05 of 09 Meringue Make a showstopping meringue for your next pie by using your immersion blender in an up-and-down motion on high speed to whip egg whites to fluffy perfection. How to Make Meringue 06 of 09 Creamy Mashed Potatoes Turn cooked potatoes, butter, and a splash of cream into a quick and easy, satisfying side dish in seconds with your immersion blender. The best part? Whip the potatoes right in the pot you cook them in! 07 of 09 Fruit Sauce View Recipe Turn ordinary desserts into elegant creations with the simple addition of a quick fruit sauce. Use your immersion blender to blend berries and a touch of sugar to sweeten to taste, then top ice cream, pound cake, or pie. 08 of 09 Chopped Nuts Place a small amount (up to 1/2 cup) of nuts in a tall, narrow vessel that fits your immersion blender, and pulse several times until nuts are the desired size. This is the perfect way to chop nuts for recipes or topping desserts! 09 of 09 Nutritious Smoothies Forget making a mess with the blender. Simply add smoothie ingredients to a tall, durable glass jar, blend with the immersion blender in an up-and-down motion until smooth, and you're on your way with a healthy sipper. This is a fun way to help kids (of all ages) get an extra fruit or veggie serving, too! Healthy Veggie Smoothies Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit