While you can cook a variety of food sous vide, it is truly a great tool for both steak and grilling enthusiasts. Most grill-masters want to boast perfectly done meat. While that sounds nice, it’s easier said than done. Continue reading “Attention Grill Masters: Sous Vide Steak with Chimichurri Sauce”
Month: October 2016
Seasonal Snacks: Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Roasted pumpkin seeds are one of my favorite fall snacks. It’s always fun to save the seeds after a night of pumpkin carving with friends and family and turn your artistic creation into something delicious – not to mention healthy. Continue reading “Seasonal Snacks: Roasted Pumpkin Seeds”
Sous Vide Baked Apples
When I think fall I think football, sidewalks dotted with colorful leaves, pumpkin patches and of course, crisp, juicy apples. Apple season is officially here and while apples are delicious all by themselves (although I’m guilty of always smearing mine with peanut butter) they are one of autumn’s most versatile ingredients. Whether you are slow cooking apples with a roast for a family dinner, or frying them in a hand pie, there is no denying the distinctive fall flavor that apples bring to the table. Continue reading “Sous Vide Baked Apples”
Slow Cooker Sausage and Tortellini Stew
This sausage stew reminds me so much of home. Every winter, my dad would make this stew and it’s become one of my cold-weather favorites. It’s one of those dishes that warms you to your core. Cue thoughts of your coziest blankets. Are you snuggled on the couch yet? Continue reading “Slow Cooker Sausage and Tortellini Stew”
Slow Cooker Hacks
It’s easy to get stuck in your cooking routine. We are all guilty of it, making the same dishes week after week and season after season. While most of us cook chili, soup, or pot roast in our slow cooker, there is a whole world of recipes out there that are also great for slow cookers. Everything from fondue to party mix can be cooked – and even sometimes served – in the crock. We’ve compiled some of our favorite slow cooker hacks that will hopefully get you experimenting in the kitchen and experiencing the versatility of your favorite kitchen appliance. Continue reading “Slow Cooker Hacks”
Spooky DIY Halloween Marshmallow Pops
Halloween is right around the corner and everyone is starting to plan costumes, trick or treating routes, and parties. While I think every child (and admittedly, some adults – myself included) would agree that Halloween is all about the candy, it’s also is a great time time of year for crafting and cooking with the kids. While there are tons of recipes – like our Halloween Graveyard Party Dip – and crafts to get you in the spirit, we liked the idea of crafting in the kitchen and making our own marshmallow pops. Not only are they delicious, the kids can use their imagination creating their favorite creepy creatures. Continue reading “Spooky DIY Halloween Marshmallow Pops”
Move Aside Marinara and Ricotta – Slow Cooker South of the Border Lasagna
Slow cooker lasagna is one of those go-to dishes when you need to whip up a hearty meal. It’s filling, it’s easy, it feeds a crowd. It’s also easily customizable. Vegetarians in the family? Do an all-veggie version using slices of eggplant instead of lasagna noodles. Prefer your lasagna with a little kick? Add hot Italian sausage and crushed red pepper. Continue reading “Move Aside Marinara and Ricotta – Slow Cooker South of the Border Lasagna”
Our 9 Best Slow Cooker Recipes
The Test Kitchen stays busy developing new recipes year-round. While we make a wide range of recipes using each and every Hamilton Beach appliance, slow cooker recipes always tend to be the most popular – at least online. These 9 recipes are the most popular slow cooker recipes on the blog. If you haven’t tried them yet, plug in your slow cooker and start meal planning. Continue reading “Our 9 Best Slow Cooker Recipes”
