Figuring out whether a juicer or a blender would best suit your lifestyle (and kitchen) doesn’t have to be so confusing. Juicers and blenders are both great ways to add more nutrition to your diet, but there are some key differences. Use this quick reference guide to help you decide which one is right for you. You may find you would benefit from both in your kitchen! Continue reading “Juicing vs. blending”
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5 easy ways to keep your New Year’s resolutions
The motivation for change that comes with a new year fades fast as you get back into the swing of things, and those resolutions that seemed easy to make get really hard to keep. Make this year different by getting the right tools to put your plan into action. We’ve taken some of the top New Year’s resolutions and figured out how to make each of them work for you where it all begins: in your kitchen.
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Countdown to Christmas
It seems like you have been preparing for weeks, and now Christmas is almost here. The cards are mailed, the tree is trimmed and you are down to the last couple days. Even though celebrations may look a little different this year, your traditions don’t have to. Follow this guide to help you get everything organized and ready at a relaxed and enjoyable pace. Continue reading “Countdown to Christmas”
DIY gift sets: Gifting inspiration for everyone on your list
If you’re a food lover, it’s hard to resist those prepackaged gift sets lining store shelves during the holidays. Filled with everything from flavored syrups and coffee beans to gourmet tomato sauce and wine, they can be hard for anyone to resist.
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Top 12 hand mixer recipes + mixer basics
Hamilton Beach has been in the kitchen for over 100 years. There may be new ingredients in the pantry and evolved appliances on the counters, but our Consumer Test Kitchen still works to develop recipes each and every day. Generations of cooks and bakers have used our recipes to prepare food for their families using Hamilton Beach hand mixers and stand mixers in their kitchens. Continue reading “Top 12 hand mixer recipes + mixer basics”
Holiday cookie swap
We’ve already begun baking for the holidays, and like many this year, we will be shipping out tins of cookies to loved ones as a sweet holiday treat. We don’t know what it is about December and the holidays, but cookies sure do get a lot of love (not that we mind). The aroma of delicious cookies baking in the oven is sure to bring back happy childhood memories. Here are nine delicious cookie recipes to help you spread that joy to your friends and family. Now whip out your hand mixer or stand mixer and let’s get to work!
1. Ginger cookie stix
2. Cranberry & almond salted chocolate bark
3. Best-ever sugar cookies
4. Italian chocolate cookies
5. Lemon spritz cookies
6. Chocolate peppermint cookies
7. Wedding cookies
8. Soft & chewy gingerbread cookies
9. Heritage chocolate chip cookies
Share your cookie creations with us by tagging @hamiltonbeach on Instagram and Facebook. Happy baking!
14 ways to use a food processor (for more than chopping vegetables)
When it comes to a multifunctional kitchen appliance, the food processor reigns supreme. Its ability to make very quick work out of so many food prep steps–from chopping, to shredding to pureeing–is why it pulls rank over other kitchen tools. Plus, it’s the must-have culinary workhorse for anyone that prefers homemade staples like nut butters, flours and spreads over store-bought.
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Easy as pie: How to make the perfect pie crust
When it comes to a homemade pie, what’s on the outside matters just as much as what’s on the inside. A perfectly golden homemade pie crust sets the stage for the whole dessert. Here are some expert tips from our Test Kitchen for each step—or should we say piece—of the pie process.
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