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Celebrate summer with slow cooker barbecue recipes
Cooking meat “low and slow” is the very definition of barbecue, according to Smithsonian Magazine, and it is as American as apple pie. Barbecue actually made its way to what is now the U.S. by none other than Christopher Columbus, who...
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Eating pretty: Why spiralized veggies might really taste better
Before we lift a forkful of food to our mouths, we’ve already eaten with our eyes. Because the visual presentation of food comes first, it affects how we taste what’s on the plate. ...
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Bake, broil & toast: 42 recipes you can make in a toaster oven
Toaster ovens (also known as countertop ovens) are great for small-batch recipes—you can quickly cook up a sheet pan dinner for two of chicken thighs with roasted root vegetables, or freeze your favorite recipe for chocolate chip cookie dough and...
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Slow cooker Brunswick stew
If you are from Virginia or Georgia, the origins of Brunswick Stew could start a turf war. Virginians claim it was named for its’ own Brunswick County. Those in the state of Georgia insist it originated in the city of Brunswick, Georgia. With a...
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Should you use an air fryer? Here’s how to get started
It’s difficult, if not downright impossible, to achieve a deep-fried texture using a traditional oven. You know the one: golden brown French fries with a crispy exterior and a fluffy, airy interior. Extra-crunchy breading enveloping juicy,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
