Pumpkin spice might be the latest autumn staple, but there’s one fall-favorite that continues to stand the test of time: apples. Whether they’re coated in caramel for a Halloween party, or roasted with a pork loin for dinner, this versatile fruit can fit into any meal or occasion.
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Apple tips: How to pick the best of the barrel
From a quick, healthy snack, to a pork roast side dish, to a classic apple pie–it’s not hard to put your crop of apples to good use. We’ve put together our best tips, and a breakdown of varieties and how to use them, so you can enjoy an apple or two a day.
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How to clean your coffee maker
A hot cup of coffee straight from your coffee maker is the best way to get your day off to a great start. Make your morning cup as delicious as possible by avoiding weak and bitter coffee—brew your coffee in a clean coffee maker.
Top 10 coffee tips
Coffee. It’s the drink that wakes us up, gets us through long meetings and makes a piece of pie complete. Every great cup begins with some basic brewing techniques. So whether you like yours black, or with two creams, two sugars, these tips can help you make the best cup at home, every time.
Blend, mix and purée your way to better cooking
A blender is an essential appliance for any home cook. It’s the multitasker of the kitchen—your trusted sous-chef that helps get things done and bring your recipes to life. Post-workout protein smoothies. Milkshakes for family movie night (or every night). Perhaps a festive dip or salsa for a dinner party. A great blender makes you better. When four high-powered stainless steel blades are on your side, you’re prepared to make amazing drinks and food, and possibly some culinary magic.
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How to blend (almost) everything
Using a blender seems pretty straightforward—put your ingredients in and turn it on. But blenders are capable of so much more than mixing icy drinks and blending smoothies. If you’ve ever wondered if your blender is up for something a little trickier (or stickier!) or are trying to do a task best left up to another appliance like a food processor or coffee grinder, we’ve got you covered.
Top 10 slow cooker questions, answered
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”
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.
