April 2016 - Hamilton Beach

16 Best Spring & Summer Slow Cooker Recipes

Posted on April 28, 2016 in Everyday Recipes,spring,cookout,steak,main courses,chicken,appetizers-snacks,summer,side-dishes,tacos,Barbecue,corn,Barbecue Sauce,cheese,macaroni and cheese,kielbasa,short ribs,sliders,cobbler,Cheesesteak,Philly,ribs,

While we love using the slow cooker to warm up with hearty soups and stews in the winter, the humble slow cooker doesn’t quite get the accolades it deserves as the temperature rises. Whether you don’t want to heat up the entire house by using your oven or it’s just too darn hot to stand outside by the sizzling grill, you can use a slow cooker to make a ton of warm weather recipes. From easy weeknight dinners to appetizers perfect for a neighborhood cookout, here are 16 of our favorite spring and summer slow cooker recipes. Continue reading “16 Best Spring & Summer Slow Cooker Recipes”

Rice Krispies Treats 3 Ways

Posted on April 26, 2016 in Everyday Recipes,dessert,Rice Krispies,Rice Krispies Treats,

There is something about homemade Rice Krispies treats. Eating the cereal treats covered in stringy, sticky marshmallow automatically makes you feel like a kid again. While we can’t argue that Rice Krispies treats are delicious on their own, we decided to dress up the classic recipe. Adding a little chocolate here and there couldn’t hurt, right? Continue reading “Rice Krispies Treats 3 Ways”

Slow Cooker Chicken Philly

Posted on April 22, 2016 in Everyday Recipes,steak,slow cooker,chicken,Sandwiches,sandwich,cheese,Cheesesteak,Philly,Chicken Philly,Philly Cheesesteak,

Yesterday, we posted our slow cooker version of the Philadelphia classic, Philly Cheesesteak. Today, we wanted to show you another version of the sandwich because in our opinion, two phillies is always better than one. Continue reading “Slow Cooker Chicken Philly”

Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteak

Posted on April 21, 2016 in Everyday Recipes,steak,slow cooker,Sandwiches,sandwich,cheese,sub,Cheesesteak,Philly,Philly Cheesesteak,Cheese Steak,Phildelphia,hoagie,

While the cheesesteak definitely has roots in Philadelphia, there’s no denying the love for this sandwich stretches far beyond the Pennsylvania state line. According to Google, Philly Cheesesteak was one of the most searched recipes in the United States during 2015. We decided to put our spin on this sought-after, Philadelphia classic and make cheesesteaks using the slow cooker. Continue reading “Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteak”

Smoothie Freezer Packs

Posted on April 18, 2016 in smoothie,Blender,blend with confidence,

UPDATED June 16, 2020: Summer is here and with it comes an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. As the temperature rises, I can’t resist all the colorful produce at the grocery store this time of year and I usually start to incorporate more smoothies into my diet. Prepping smoothies in the morning can be time consuming, so I love having these make-ahead smoothie packs on hand, especially on days when I decide to hit the snooze button on my alarm. Continue reading “Smoothie Freezer Packs”

Center Stage: Whipped Ricotta with Lemon and Olive Oil from Food n’ Focus

Posted on April 15, 2016 in appetizers-snacks,center-stage,bread,easy reach,easy reach toaster oven,Appetizer,dip,lemon,cheese,snacks,ricotta,toast,dips,olive oil,party food,ricotta cheese,

April Aceto is the author of Food n’ Focus, a blog devoted to bringing a variety of cuisines together in one photogenic place. She works in advertising sales by day and behind her camera at night. Her passions for food and photography come from her extensive travel around the country and the world, exploring new cuisine and landscapes. April can be found on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Flickr.

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Say Cheese: Dressed-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Posted on April 12, 2016 in Everyday Recipes,Sandwiches,Panini,grilled cheese,

UPDATED April 9, 2020: Grilled cheese sandwiches combine two of our favorite things – cheese and more cheese. We love mixing and matching cheeses with other ingredients to find our flavor of the week. Whether throwing together a quick lunch or needing something to pair with a stew or soup, grilled cheese is always our go-to. Continue reading “Say Cheese: Dressed-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches”

Heritage chocolate chip cookies

Posted on April 11, 2016 in cookies,

Hamilton Beach has been developing recipes for over 100 years. While the ingredients you’d find in a typical kitchen and appliances have evolved over time, the Consumer Test Kitchen still works to develop recipes each and everyday that you can make with your favorite Hamilton Beach products. Continue reading “Heritage chocolate chip cookies”