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Some days, you need to get in and out of the kitchen and get on with your day. That means faster prep, a little planning, and some cooking fundamentals. These tips and tricks help you feel great about what you’re making, even when you’re in a time crunch.

Gifts for Families That Everyone Will Enjoy

When it comes to holiday gifts, the best ones are “memory makers”—gifts that encourage spending quality time together. That’s why we rounded up some great gift ideas that your whole family will love and have fun using together. 1. For the Family Who Loves Breakfast Does your family love a big breakfast complete with homemade […]

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10 Best Gifts for Bakers

Do you know someone who’s always in the kitchen (and loves it)? Check out this great gift guide! You’ll find everything from small products that make baking fun to splurge-worthy gifts that’ll enhance the beauty and flavor of homemade creations. 1. Artisanal Spices & Extracts Any good baker knows that good spices, seasonings, and extracts […]

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Dorm Kitchen Essentials

Whether your student is just starting out in a dorm room with just a mini-fridge and a microwave or has moved into an apartment and needs to build a kitchen from scratch, we’ve got their backs! Here’s a list of essential tools for young cooks, perfect for the nights when pizza delivery simply won’t cut […]

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Slow Cooker Hacks and Recipes

There’s nothing like coming home to a hot meal, especially one you can prep in advance and cook when your schedule is full. With our amazing small appliances, you can make a tasty slow-cooked meal that doesn’t require too much of your time. Here are some hacks and recipes to get you started! 1. Easy Prep, […]

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What Is Sous Vide Cooking

Sous vide (pronounced ‘sue-veed’) is a French phrase for under vacuum. In sous vide cooking, food is sealed in a bag without air (or with as little air as possible!), immersed in a water bath, and then cooked at a precise, steady temperature.  Water transmits and holds heat well, so sous-vide cooking brings your food up […]

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Dinner’s Made Easy With Modular Sheet Pans

One-pan meals turn daily dinner struggles into mealtime wins, but what do you do when your main course and side dish require different cooking times? With our Modular Sheet Pans, your meat or fish, and vegetables won’t have to stay in the oven for the same amount of time. Instead, you can cook and season […]

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How to Make Mirepoix

Many people—including professional chefs—call mirepoix the secret sauce of any good meal. Why? Because it adds a little extra oomph to flavoring homemade soups, stews, casseroles, braised meats, and even marinades. Made with a few veggies cooked in butter or oil, mirepoix lends an appetizing aroma to your kitchen and a depth of flavor to […]

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What is Braising?

Braising means searing or browning an ingredient to develop color and flavor, then simmering it in a flavorful liquid, so the food becomes tender. Reasons to Braise Braising is one of our favorite ways to make meat that’s packed with flavor or some incredibly delicious veggies and lentils. Braising might sound like some next-level French […]

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