Although you won't get the super creamy texture like you would from a Blendtec, the immersion blender is a must-have for all kitchens. Whether making pesto, pizza sauce, soup or milkshakes, the immersion blender is a really quick, convenient and easy-to-clean tool. It's also really hand given its portability - we take ours on overnight trips as it replaces the blender for many blending tasks.