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How to make homemade mayonnaise: an easy recipe
Homemade mayonnaise is an incredibly versatile condiment that can be used to make a variety of delicious dishes like a bright macaroni salad with freshly chopped veggies or to drizzle over homemade Mexican street corn. Making it from scratch is surprisingly easy, and the homemade version gives you more creative freedom to experiment with different add-ins and flavors like fresh herbs or garlic. Learn how to make homemade mayonnaise with just a few simple ingredients and kitchen tools.
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How to make mashed potatoes in a food processor
Mashed potatoes are a staple of the American table and can stand alone as a side dish or be incorporated in a variety of recipes like shepherd’s pie, savory pancakes and even pierogi. There are plenty of ways to create this classic, and you may be surprised to hear that the food processor is one of them. The food processor is a great tool for streamlining inventive mashed potato dishes. Get all the info you need on food processor mashed potatoes including a recipe and tips for how to make them fluffy and creamy.
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Mix, fold, whisk & cream
Do I mix, whisk, cream or fold? These common baking techniques can impact baking in significant ways. Use this guide to understand the differences between mixing methods, including the creaming method, whisking in baking and folding in baking. Learn how these techniques, when properly used, lead to great results and what tools you need to perform them.
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How to bloom gelatin powder and sheets
Gelatin is a versatile ingredient used in various dishes, from desserts and soups to drinks and more. It works as a setting agent, thickens sauces and soups, and helps to maintain the stability of foams and emulsions. Learning the basics of blooming gelatin can help you get the most out of it, ensuring your recipes have the texture and flavor you want. Continue reading to explore the process of blooming gelatin powder and sheets and learn tips for using gelatin to elevate your everyday dishes.
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How to make cream cheese frosting
Rich, sweet and slightly tangy, cream cheese frosting brings a delicious flavor and texture to a dessert. With simple ingredients like butter, cream cheese and powdered sugar, this frosting recipe is easy to make whenever you have a craving and using the right tools makes it even easier. A KitchenAid stand mixer equipped with an accessory like the KitchenAid Flex Edge Beater can help you execute this recipe while reducing mixing time. Use this article to learn how to make homemade cream cheese frosting to top off a delicious carrot cake, fresh baked cinnamon roll bread or cupcakes.
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Countertop ovens vs. Regular ovens
A countertop oven is a smaller version of the range ovens or wall ovens found in most American kitchens today. Countertop ovens bring many full-sized oven benefits and capabilities down to a convenient, compact size that fits on your counter. This smaller version of a kitchen range oven or wall oven is perfect for extra small kitchens or creating single dishes. Equipping your kitchen with a countertop oven and a full-sized oven can also help you simultaneously prepare larger meals with different cooking requirements. Opt for a convection countertop oven to expand your culinary versatility and bring new cooking techniques like air frying to your kitchen
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Milling flour right in your home for the perfect flavor
Do you want to elevate flavor for nutritious recipes in your baking? Have you considered milling flour? In this guide, you’ll learn the equipment to use and steps to take for grinding types of flour at home. Whether milling wheat flour for bread or milling rice flour for gluten-free cake, it’s well worth the effort.
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How to cook steak in an air fryer toaster oven
Air fryer toaster ovens or countertop ovens are versatile kitchen appliances that can help you get creative with your favorite recipes or try new ways of cooking. Maybe you love the taste of a perfectly grilled steak but can’t use the grill in the winter, or maybe you are looking for a new way to prepare a steak. Either way, air frying a steak in your toaster oven air fryer might be the delicious solution you need. Read this guide to learn how to cook steak in an air fry countertop or toaster oven.
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How to shred and grate carrots in a food processor
If you’re making carrot cake, sauerkraut, salad or spring rolls, your recipe may call for shredded or grated carrots. With the help of your food processor, you can shred carrots with ease to toss into your favorite recipes. Read on below to learn how to shred carrots in a food processor.
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What is an immersion blender?
An immersion blender is a multi-purpose kitchen tool that can help unlock new techniques for a range of recipes. It’s called an immersion blender because you immerse the blender blades into your ingredients, rather than pouring ingredients into a blender jar like other types of blenders. Also called hand blenders or stick blenders, a handheld immersion blender can perform many of the same tasks as a standard blender. This means that you can substitute an immersion blender in many recipes that call for using a blender to combine or process ingredients, such as easy blended soups or lightly lemony blender cheesecake.
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How to make soup in a blender: Easy recipes
Few dishes are as versatile yet simple to make as soup. From a refreshing watermelon gazpacho for the summer or a comforting pumpkin soup in the winter, soup is in season year-round, and your blender is key to creating a range of unique recipes. Learn how to make soup in a blender for an easy, delicious meal that you can enjoy any time.
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Why did my cake sink in the middle? (How to fix it)
If you’ve just spent an afternoon making a delicious cake from scratch only to have it sink in the middle, don’t fret. It’s not uncommon for even the most experienced baker to have an occasional cake fall. There are ways to fix this culinary misstep for different types of cake and revive your dessert. Read on as this guide can help you determine why a cake sunk in the middle, how to fix it and give you inspiration in creating other cake recipes.
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