Cooking tips
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Have you ever wondered how to make perfectly baked cookies? Or how to make pasta from scratch - and other tips to make it perfect? Upgrade your knowledge from our selection of cooking tip blogs.
How to grind coffee beans at home
Grinding coffee at home can be a gratifying and important part of the brewing ritual. Not only does it produce a fresh, delicious tasting cup of coffee or espresso, it’s also easy to do with the right tools. Read on to discover more about why coffee beans that have been freshly and uniformly ground to the size that works best with your preferred brewing method will produce café quality results cup after cup.
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Pour over vs. drip coffee: Which brewing method is better?
While both coffee brewing methods are based on the same premise of pouring hot water over coffee grounds to produce a flavorful brew, there are some key differences between pour over and drip coffee. Each of these ways to prepare coffee differ in terms of the equipment used and the amount of control over factors including water temperature, pour speed and brew time. You might prefer waking up to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee from a quality drip coffee maker preprogrammed the night before. Or perhaps you enjoy the handcrafted precision made possible by the pour over method. Either way, you can kickstart your day at home using one of these two tried and true brewing styles.
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How to make whipped cream in a blender
From lattes to chocolate truffles and mousse, whipped cream can be used as a creamy and delicious complement to many popular desserts and drink recipes. With a cloud-like texture as light as it is sweet, whipped cream can easily be made at home with a few simple tools and ingredients. Making homemade whipped cream is a great way to add a personal touch to your favorite dessert recipes. Read on to learn how to make whipped cream at home with a countertop or immersion blender.
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How to dehydrate bananas
Dehydrating bananas in an air fryer or countertop oven is a quick and easy way to make your own healthy snacks from scratch—all you need to get started are banana slices, an air fryer or countertop oven and a little bit of time. After dehydrating bananas, you can store banana chips in an airtight container to enjoy on their own or use them to add new dimension to your favorite fruit recipes. With the dehydrating setting on select KitchenAid® countertop ovens, you can experiment with exciting new textures for your ingredients. Follow this guide for a recipe for dehydrated bananas, tips for flavors and toppings and ideas for future use.
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Why are my cookies flat? How to fix flat cookies
Making homemade cookies can be a fun way to get creative in the kitchen and satisfy your sweet tooth. Baking cookies can be a delicate process, and common mistakes can affect the texture of your treats. If your cookies keep coming out of the oven looking flat, crispy or greasy, use this guide to learn more about the possible causes and how to prevent them the next time you bake.
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How to shred cabbage in a food processor
Shredded cabbage complements many different types of recipes. It’s delicious to use in culinary creations such as coleslaw, sauerkraut, soup, salad, tacos and stir fry. And it’s a key ingredient in more ambitious creations, like homemade kimchi. Whatever recipe you decide to explore, a food processor can take the guesswork out of prepping cabbage. Read on to discover how to shred cabbage in a KitchenAid® food processor, along with other helpful tips and flavorful recipes.
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How to cook bacon in a toaster oven
Bacon can be a delicious addition to any meal or recipe whether nestled inside a savory breakfast danish, or encrusted in brown sugar and wrapped around delicate scallops. To help get just the right texture and help you multitask in the kitchen, cooking bacon in a toaster oven or countertop oven is a great option. Read on for a toaster oven bacon recipe and other helpful tips.
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Can you make smoothies in a food processor?
Smoothies are quick, nutritious and range from being a refreshment to full meals. They are incredibly versatile, and can be made using a variety of fruits, vegetables, bases and add-ons. The smoothie’s versatility doesn’t end at just its contents, however. You can create satisfying smoothies using a food processor simply by making some small changes in the order you add ingredients compared to making smoothies with a blender. While it may be more common to make smoothies and smoothie bowls in the blender, if you don’t have one, you can use a food processor to achieve similar results. You’ll still be able to use a variety of ingredients and liquid bases, though you may not get the same smooth and creamy smoothie that you get with different types of blenders.
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What to do with stale bread: 15 uses for leftover bread
Whether you’ve baked your favorite homemade bread or stopped at a local bakery for a fresh loaf, you may eventually end up with some stale slices even if you stored the bread properly. Don’t worry, though—you can bring stale bread back to life by repurposing it for a variety of flavor-filled recipes. If you’re wondering what to do with stale bread, this guide offers creative ways to incorporate it into meals so not even a crumb goes to waste.
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Espresso vs. Coffee: what is the difference?
Sipping a truly exceptional cup of coffee or espresso drink can turn any moment into one worth savoring. Some days a vanilla almond latte will hit the spot, while other mornings call for a strong cup of black coffee. But do you know the differences between coffee and espresso, how they’re brewed and what kinds of drinks you can make with them? Learn more about espresso vs. coffee for answers to these questions and more.
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How to chop onions in a food processor
Whether forming the foundation of a classic mirepoix or caramelized atop a goat cheese tart, onions are a flavorful and essential ingredient across cuisines. KitchenAid food processors make quick work of chopping, dicing, slicing and mincing onions for a more streamlined process when creating slow roasted chicken, a colorful curry or a hearty bolognese sauce. Read more to learn how you can take on new culinary challenges with this cooking essential.
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How to make juice in a blender
There’s nothing like starting your day with a glass of juice packed with fresh fruits and vegetables. Making juice lets you experiment with a range of flavor profiles like sweet, tangy fruits or refreshing vegetables. Blend up creations with colorful ingredients like juicy strawberries, sweet mangoes and leafy greens. You can easily make homemade juice with the help of a blender and enjoy new flavor combinations to start your day off on the right foot.
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