If you live alone or with just one other person, it can sometimes be hard to find the motivation to cook. Supermarkets tend to sell most foods in packages that could serve a small battalion, and it’s so tempting to simply order takeout rather than prepare dinner for one or two. But cooking for yourself or cooking together as a couple may be good for your well-being or relationship.
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Mixing it up: Why a DC-motor mixer might be right for you
New to the debate about AC vs. DC motors? Here’s a good place to start: Most inexpensive kitchen mixers sold in the US run on AC motors, while the commercial mixers used in bakeries and restaurants generally feature DC motors. Does that mean that a home baker doesn’t need a DC-motor mixer? Or that a serious baker should have one?
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7 vegetarian dinner recipes even carnivores will crave
Despite the popularity of high-protein and low-carb diets like Paleo, Atkins and Keto, Americans are actually eating less meat overall. And experts say that’s a good thing—skipping meat even one day a week, as advocated by the Meatless Mondays campaign, is good for our health, our pocketbooks and the environment.
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Warm up your winter with slow cooker hot chocolate
Love to drink your chocolate? The ancient Aztecs may have loved it even more. Like many ancient cultures, they believed chocolate had medicinal properties and even spiritual powers. Fast forward to the twenty-first century, and we find that hot chocolate, whether enjoyed sweet, spiced, or spiked, has become a beloved treat, especially during the holidays. If you want to indulge in this timeless classic with a modern twist, a Hamilton Beach® Slow Cooker is an easy way to share homemade hot chocolate at your next family gathering or festive party.
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Beyond the cookies: the many benefits of family baking
‘Tis the season to be busy, it seems, but what happened to jolly? From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, it can sometimes feel as though we’re so occupied with checking lists and fulfilling obligations that we forget about jolly and, more importantly, joy. One way to bring the jolly and joy back to the season is to begin or rekindle a family baking tradition.
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Take your baking up a notch with 9 delectable desserts
No, it’s not your imagination—scientists tell us that baking is a mood booster. Sure, we like to eat sweets when stressed or upset, but it turns out that creating cakes, cookies and other delights makes the baker feel better too. Baking seems to spread joy and, yes, maybe even makes us better people, as Ted Lasso’s boss-charming shortbread would attest.
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How to serve brunch for a crowd & still have time to yourself
It’s one thing to wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee. It’s an entirely different kind of heaven to awaken to the aroma of slow-cooked cinnamon rolls or savory breakfast casseroles. Even family members or houseguests who have trouble getting out of bed in the morning will find a reason to perk up and make their way to the kitchen table.
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More reasons to be thankful: 8 recipes for easy Thanksgiving sides
If you regularly host Thanksgiving dinner, it will come as no surprise that the average home cook spends hours (and sometimes days) preparing for the annual feast. No wonder that advice for reducing Thanksgiving stress abounds! The good news is there are ways to make Thanksgiving easier for yourself or the cook in your life.
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