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Make the most out of your products with a selection of growing blogs about KitchenAid products. Need to understand how to maintain your mixers? Or understanding the difference between blenders and processors? We’ve got you covered here.
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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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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Types of tea kettles: The ultimate kettle buying guide
Tea kettles are a time-honored kitchen essential designed to boil water for hot beverages, soups and more. They come in a variety of materials, colors and styles to suit your decor and your brewing style. Read on to discover the different types of tea kettles, including stovetop, electric kettles and gooseneck kettles and learn which one is best suited to your kitchen.
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Food processor vs. mixer: What is the difference?
There’s no doubt that both KitchenAid® food processors and stand mixers are versatile and powerful tools for any culinary endeavor. With a variety of functions, both mixers and food processors allow you to whip, mix, chop, mince and more when using different attachments and accessories. So, no matter where you stand in the food processor vs. stand mixer debate, they can both be invaluable kitchen tools.
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How to use a milk frother
Milk frothers come in many shapes, sizes and styles and allow you to create a range of specialty coffee drinks in your own kitchen. Learn about the different types of milk frothers from handheld to automatic and how to use them. Skip the coffee shop and create your own customized coffee drinks just the way you like them with the best milk frother for your recipes. Once you’ve mastered the milk frother, learn how to make the best cup of coffee at home.
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How to clean a toaster inside and out
A pop-up toaster is a compact kitchen appliance that can deliver a satisfying crunch to just about any kind of bread, bagel and even some pastries. Using different settings, you can toast items to the shade and level of crispiness ideal for your taste. The heating coils inside the toaster slots can deliver an even level of cooking to both sides of your food. If crumbs and other food particles accumulate inside your toaster, this can affect proper function. Similar to other countertop appliances, a toaster requires regular cleaning. Read on to learn how to clean a dirty toaster and get tips on regular maintenance and care.
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Toaster oven vs. countertop oven: What's the difference?
Toaster ovens and countertop ovens are great for roasting veggies, broiling meat, toasting bread and more. When you’re shopping for a compact oven for your countertop, it can be helpful to understand the differences between toaster ovens and countertop ovens. The terms countertop oven and toaster oven are often used interchangeably, but they have traditionally been different appliances. Use this guide to compare toaster and countertop ovens to learn which option is the right choice for the way you make.
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Hand mixer attachment uses
Hand mixers are a convenient go-to appliance as you whip, beat or mix the ingredients of your favorite creations. They provide flexibility to move about the kitchen, and some models like the KitchenAid® Cordless 7 Speed Hand Mixer offer extra convenience because you are not tethered to one spot with a cord. Hand mixers typically come with two beaters, which are versatile and useful for many recipes. Other hand mixer attachments include a whisk, dough hook and blending rod. Read this guide to learn more about hand mixer attachments and how you can use them in your next culinary adventure.
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Hand mixer vs. immersion blender: What's the difference?
There are advantages to using a hand mixer vs. an immersion blender in the kitchen depending on what kind of recipe and ingredients you’re working with. Each tool is versatile and portable and can help you experiment with a range of cuisines and cooking techniques while moving about your kitchen with ease. Immersion blenders can assist you in making savory soups and dips, while hand mixers are great for creating fluffy pancakes and whipped cream to go on top. Follow this guide for answers to questions like what is a hand mixer, when to use a hand mixer vs. hand blender, and to learn how these multipurpose tools can enhance your making.
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Glass vs. Stainless steel mixing bowls
As a culinary creative, you know the importance of having a quality set of mixing bowls in your kitchen. But when it comes to deciding between different materials, which is best suited to your unique cooking needs — glass or stainless steel? Learn about the benefits of choosing between a KitchenAid® glass vs. stainless steel mixing bowl with this guide.
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What is a pastry blender or pastry cutter? Tips & uses
The characteristic buttery and tender layers of pastry dough are like no other baked recipe. Learn about the tools and techniques you need for your best pastry dishes, including the difference between a pastry blender, cutter and beater. Read on for the best ways to cut butter into flour and how to get started with your own pastry creations.
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Flex edge vs. Flat beater: how to choose
At first glance, flat beaters and flex edge beaters are quite similar in appearance, but their subtle differences shine in how they function for your kitchen. Understanding the difference between these accessories can be the key to perfecting a fluffy cake or elevating a bowl of creamy guacamole. Keep reading to learn more about what makes these KitchenAid® stand mixer accessories different and ways you can use them in recipes.
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