A:AnswerYes, raw everything! I made a beef stew and it cooked the meat perfectly. I know others who have this that have made the chicken soup- put everything in raw and voila, 30 mins later you've got tasty homemade soup. Ninja included a recipe booklet to help get your started; I highly recommend joining the Facebook "Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot Blender" food group, we exchange recipes there and if you've got a cooking question someone will jump on within minutes (usually) to answer you. Great people there!
A:AnswerYes, you certainly can!
The serrated edge staggered blades driven by 1,000 Watts of pure motor power convert the ice cubes & mix into the smoothest Margaritas ever! In this case, simply dial down to 1, 2 or 3 for perfect Mexican Salsa.
A:AnswerCall Vitamix Customer Service. Compare manufacturers price to what you find on eBay, Amazon, etc But, you could get a large glass pitcher at Good Will, Salvation Army or Value Village and save money. Repurposing used gear is the green thing to do.
A:AnswerYes. The ice cream function's 2nd row, 2nd from the left. As far as the outlet goes, the plug is compatible with today's modern electric technology, so I'd guess yes. I've got mine hooked up to a surge protector.
A:AnswerThe heating plate within the pitcher can reach 212 degrees F (100 degrees C) for up to 1 hour. This system is able to create delicious smoothies. You may need to adjust the amount of liquid in order to produce a smoothie bowl.
