Slow cookers are a staple small kitchen appliance, and while they seem straightforward, they can stir up quite a few questions. Since a lot of the design, engineering and testing of our slow cookers is done right here at Hamilton Beach headquarters, we got together with our experts in the Test Kitchen and engineering labs to get the best answers to your toughest questions. If you’ve ever asked “How does a slow cooker work?” or “Is it safe to leave a slow cooker on?”, we’ve got you covered. Continue reading “Top 10 slow cooker questions, answered”
Month: June 2020
Meatless Monday all week long
These days plant-based proteins like ground meats and burgers, sausages or chicken are becoming increasingly popular. And now you can find them everywhere from grocery stores to fast food restaurants. Since these plant proteins are more available to shoppers, they are fast becoming a staple of more people’s diets. The options are abundant—you can find burgers, sausage crumbles, sausage links, and even hot dogs. We have come a long way from Tofu. In the Hamilton Beach Test Kitchen, we wondered how those new proteins taste and how they would cook on some of our indoor grills, so we put them to the test.
5 ways to keep your kitchen cool this summer
No matter how much you love summer, there is one part that can drive even the most heat-loving person bonkers: cooking in a hot kitchen. When outdoor temperatures are high, cooking over a hot stove or firing up the oven can be the last thing you want to do. From making salads to blending smoothies, try these five tips to keep you (and your kitchen) cool this summer:
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