This machine is amazing. I don't even know where to start. I have created smoothies, soups, and salsa so far and plan to do a whole lot more with it. I have blended lemons whole with water to make a puree I use in water. I have tried the salsa in the cookbook they provide, then took those ideas and expanded to make mango salsa; roasted tomatillo salsa, and ceviche. I haven't gotten to experiment with soups yet because it has been so hot, but I eagerly anticipating the cooler weather to try aaall the recipes.