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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.
Semi automatic vs. fully automatic espresso machine: how to choose
Coveting an espresso machine, but not sure which type to choose? Bring the spirit of the coffee shop to your kitchen with a stylish machine that can make an Espresso or Flat White in moments. It’s important to choose a home espresso machine that fits your taste and your space, giving you as much flexibility and convenience as you like. Check out the difference between the semi automatic and fully automatic espresso machines (sometimes called super automatic) so you can find a match made in heaven.
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What can I do with my hand blender?
Hand blender, immersion blender, stick blender - whatever you like to call them, I think we can all agree on just how ‘handy’ they are in the kitchen! Small enough to pop in your cupboard, drawer, or on your worktop. Light enough to whip out whenever you need. If you already have one, or are thinking of buying one, you may be wondering what exactly can you do with a hand blender? So let’s take a closer look , and discover some great recipes too…
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Are KitchenAid attachments and bowls dishwasher safe?
If you’re lucky enough to have a dishwasher, it’s very tempting to just pop everything in and hope for the best. Especially after a sticky baking session, entertaining friends, or a delicious big meal. When it comes to KitchenAid attachments and accessories, the good news is that most of them can happily go in the dishwasher. But, just like everything else you use in your kitchen, there are some exceptions. This useful guide will help you work out which parts of your stand mixer are dishwasher safe, and which should be washed by hand.
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How to shred chicken in a stand mixer… like magic
Shredded chicken, and other cooked meats are your secret to succulent dishes like tacos, chicken chilli, pulled pork or shredded beef enchiladas. When you look at shredded meat recipes, remember that you can use your stand mixer to achieve them. Yes, that versatile mixer is useful for far more than mixing, whisking and baking challenges. Your included beater is the ideal tool for quickly shredding meat into a mouthwatering bowlful. Let’s look at how it’s done, as well as some tips and shredded meat recipe ideas.
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Food processor vs. food chopper — which is your kitchen ally?
You might be wondering: what’s the difference between a food processor and a food chopper? Which will help me out or even take my mealmaking to the next level? A food chopper is a handy tool for finely cutting up ingredients in seconds, while powerful food processors come in lots of shapes and sizes to serve up all the different cuts and consistencies you can dream of! Discover more about the difference between these incredibly useful kitchen appliances — the food processor and the food chopper or mini chopper.
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KitchenAid stand mixer attachments – your buying guide
Hungry for new culinary adventures? Your KitchenAid stand mixer is already a master at mixing, mashing, whisking, kneading and shredding cooked meats with its included accessories: the beater, the whisk and the dough hook. But, that’s only the start! All sorts of stand mixer attachments have been designed to be plugged straight into the attachment hub — and there are specialist bowl options too. Transform your trusty KitchenAid mixer into a meat grinder, pasta press, sausage stuffer, shave ice machine, vegetable slicer…and much more besides. Let’s dive into some of these popular attachments to open your mind to the possibilities. Here’s a taste of the ingenious mixer attachments that will have you making more from scratch.
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Bowl-lift VS. Tilt-head stand mixer: What’s difference?
Need a stand mixer in your life, but not sure whether to choose a bowl-lift or a tilt-head model? We’re here to help you decide which one is just right for you and your lifestyle. If you love to make and bake, stand mixers are definitely worth investing in, whether you’re a newbie or a cordon bleu. They take the hard work out of baking and batch cooking, and make tricky and complicated recipes much more doable. But what’s the actual difference between a tilt-head mixer and a bowl-lift mixer? Let’s take a look in more detail at these two kitchen heroes…
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Cut the cord? Why switch to cordless kitchen appliances
Cordless power tools like drills were unleashed in the world decades ago, giving us the freedom to move around without being tied to a plug. Wireless kitchen appliances popped up later, clearing away cables and showing that meal-making could be more free and easy. So, what’s different about the KitchenAid Go Cordless System that's won Gold in the 2024 Grand Prix de l’Innovation? What’s game-changing about this stylish cordless hand mixer, food chopper, hand blender, portable blender, coffee grinder, and handheld vacuum that are telling us it’s time to cut the cord once and for all?
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How to make bread with a KitchenAid mixer?
Four ingredients. That’s all you need to make basic bread. It sounds simple, but any baker will tell you otherwise. Baking bread is an art, but that shouldn’t stop you from giving it a go. Once you understand the science behind it and learn the following key steps, you’ll get the hang of it – especially if you use your KitchenAid Stand Mixer and Bread Bowl to help. Whether you’re a beginner baker or a seasoned dough-puncher, your way of working will be more or less the same. Because baking bread – whether it’s rye, sourdough or even brioche – always comes down to three key steps.
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Blender vs food processor: What's the difference?
Craving your favourite treat or meal? You may be wondering which kitchen powerhouse to choose: the blender or the food processor. These kitchen champs have some similarities, but pack wildly different punches. Picking your kitchen sidekick boils down to deciding what you want to make — and understanding how each appliance can help.
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Portafilters guide for espresso fans
Wielded by baristas, portafilters are those stainless steel devices that fit snuggly into an espresso machine. Here is everything you’ve ever wanted to know about portafilters and filter baskets. These little coffee tools are arguably the most important parts of a beloved home espresso machine, so let’s get to know them!
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