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Need to truss a chicken? Find an easy holiday DIY? Clean your coffee maker?

Find the how-to’s to these questions and more in our guides from the experts in the Hamilton Beach Test Kitchen.

Ironing Out the Differences: Picking the Best Iron

Ironing Out the Differences: Picking the Best Iron

Whether it’s a hand-me-down iron from your parents, a gift when you went off to college, or a quick purchase you haven’t thought a lot about since, replacing your iron probably isn’t something that’s in the forefront of your mind. The truth is, you want the iron to get the job done and you may not actively think about all the improvements that have been made in the ironing world...

Dress to Impress: The Ultimate Ironing Guide

Dress to Impress: The Ultimate Ironing Guide

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Which Iron Is Right For You?

Which Iron Is Right For You?

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Iron Troubleshooting

Iron Troubleshooting

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The Ultimate Ironing Guide: Top 5 Ironing Tips

The Ultimate Ironing Guide: Top 5 Ironing Tips

While your “to do” list may have many chores you’d like to avoid, few seem to be more disliked than ironing. It’s a chore that tends to incite procrastination, and there are dozens of tricks people have tried to avoid ironing, such as...

The Ultimate Ironing Guide: Before You Get Out Your Iron

The Ultimate Ironing Guide: Before You Get Out Your Iron

Before you can start making progress on the likely mile high pile of laundry you are staring at, you will need to dig your ironing board out of whatever dark place you have been storing it. Whether you hang it off the back of your closet door, keep it in a special ironing board cabinet, or store it deep in the back of your darkest closet, bring your ironing board out of hibernation...

The Ultimate Ironing Guide: Prepping Your Clothes for Ironing

The Ultimate Ironing Guide: Prepping Your Clothes for Ironing

Before you pick up the first item from the pile of ironing to be tackled, be sure your clothes, linens, curtains, etc. are cleaned properly so you don’t risk setting any stains that may be present. Read your garment care or other care labels before you begin to identify instructions specific to your item as every fabric is different and could have special care instructions...

The Ultimate Ironing Guide: Ironing Instructions for Your Specific Fabric Type

The Ultimate Ironing Guide: Ironing Instructions for Your Specific Fabric Type

Every fabric is different and may need special treatment. The label inside clothing or linens should recommend fabric care instructions that include ironing recommendations. Generally, if the fabric is a blend, use a low temperature setting. If you don’t know what the fabric is made out of, use the lowest temperature first and test on an inside seam...

10 Tips to Becoming a Pie Pro

10 Tips to Becoming a Pie Pro

Our Test Kitchen here at Hamilton Beach makes a lot of pies (and other tasty treats)...

Holiday cookie swap

Holiday cookie swap

The aroma of delicious cookies baking in the oven is sure to bring back happy childhood memories. Here are nine delicious cookie recipes to help you spread that joy to your friends and family.

The Total Turkey Guide: How to Carve a Turkey

The Total Turkey Guide: How to Carve a Turkey

You’ve brined, trussed, seasoned, stuffed, cooked, and now your perfect turkey sits in front of you. It looks so amazing you really don’t want to touch it. Hence, turkey troubles arise. Guests are waiting, your family is hungry, but you’re stuck. After all, carving the turkey messes up the presentation...

Easy Iron-on Summer Throw Pillows

Easy Iron-on Summer Throw Pillows

With a change in season comes a change in style. Summer brings bright colours, light fabrics, floral prints, and nautical-themed everything. While you’re taking the time to swap out your sweaters for shorts, do the same with your home decor. It’s time to put away the fuzzy blankets and add some summer flair to your space.

Grilled Taco Kabobs

Grilled Taco Kabobs

Enjoy a fiesta of flavors when you blend the savory goodness of grilled kabobs with the zesty crunch of tacos. This surprisingly simple recipe features perfectly seasoned and succulent chicken, beef, or pork and a variety of colorful peppers and other vegetables, all grilled to juicy perfection on a Hamilton Beach® Electric Indoor Grill for a feast that promises fun and flavor in every bite.

Simply irresistible air fryer apple pies

Simply irresistible air fryer apple pies

Whether it’s a family feast or a festive gathering, one thing’s for sure – warm and flaky homemade pies are always a crowd-pleaser. If you’re searching for a fun twist on the tradition, try these irresistible air fryer apple hand pies. They’ll be ready in minutes and are so easy to serve, making them perfect for parties and celebrations. Arrange them on your favorite serving tray and watch them disappear.

Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread

Irish soda bread has been popular in Ireland for hundreds of years. It started with the introduction of baking soda, which allowed people to make quick breads from just flour, baking soda, buttermilk and salt. Over time, additions to soda bread such as raisins, sugar and caraway seeds have made their way into modern American adaptations to classic soda bread traditions.

Top 3 Trail Mix Snack Ideas

Top 3 Trail Mix Snack Ideas

With the warm weather arriving, leaving Canadian winter behind, everyone is gearing up to head outdoors and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine. To help you prepare for upcoming time spent in nature, road trips to the cottage or beach, or after school spent playing in the yard or at the park, we are sharing our Top 3 Trail Mix Snack Ideas. We found our ingredients in the nut and baking aisles, in the snack and candy sections, and in the bulk bins at a local grocery store. Substitute ingredients and change any recipe up to make your own flavour combination. These are our favourites, but we’d love to hear your ideas in the comments below.

Best blenders for your smoothies & smoothie bowls + 6 recipes

Best blenders for your smoothies & smoothie bowls + 6 recipes

Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be complicated, thanks to products from Hamilton Beach that can help you easily juice and blend your fruits and vegetables to transform them into delicious and nutritious smoothies and smoothie bowls.

How to get perfectly cooked eggs every time

How to get perfectly cooked eggs every time

A Hamilton Beach Egg Cooker is the ultimate small kitchen appliance for quickly cooking the perfect egg. From poached eggs to omelets to hard, medium and soft-boiled eggs, this handy little tool is all you need to enjoy eggs for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or protein-packed snacks and appetizers.

5 Recipes Perfect for an Easter Meal

5 Recipes Perfect for an Easter Meal

Whether you are serving brunch, lunch or dinner, these five Easter recipes are the perfect addition to your table this holiday.

Take your baking up a notch with 9 delectable desserts

Take your baking up a notch with 9 delectable desserts

If baking brings you to your happy place, maybe it’s time to take it up a notch. You’ll find plenty of tips out there on how to do that.

How to serve brunch for a crowd & still have time to yourself

How to serve brunch for a crowd & still have time to yourself

It’s one thing to wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee. It’s an entirely different kind of heaven to awaken to the aroma of slow-cooked cinnamon rolls or savory breakfast casseroles. Even family members or houseguests who have trouble...

Five fabulous back-to-school snacks for your air fryer

Five fabulous back-to-school snacks for your air fryer

Making sure there are plenty of tasty foods around to toss in lunchboxes or gobble up after school can become a challenge, especially if each member of the family is on a different schedule.  Here are five fabulous back-to-school snack recipes for your Hamilton Beach air fryer.

Not ready for fall? Seal the tastes of summer

Not ready for fall? Seal the tastes of summer

With a high-quality vacuum sealer, it’s easy to preserve the unique flavours of ripe tomatoes, cool cucumbers, sweet berries and other seasonal delights.

Be your own barista: Make cold brew coffee at home

Be your own barista: Make cold brew coffee at home

Cold brew coffee is all the rage, and for good reason—it’s smoother and naturally sweeter than “hot brew” coffee. It also stores easily in the fridge and tastes fresh far longer than traditional coffee. And for those of us who need an afternoon...

Get back into the groove of ironing with our guide to fabric care

Get back into the groove of ironing with our guide to fabric care

Taking up ironing again after a long hiatus can seem daunting and, well, dull. But with some tips on prep, fabric care and choosing the right tools for each task, in no time you’ll be back in the flow, ironing like a pro.

14 Ways to Use a Food Processor (For More Than Chopping Vegetables)

14 Ways to Use a Food Processor (For More Than Chopping Vegetables)

When it comes to a multifunctional kitchen appliance, the food processor reigns supreme. Its ability to make very quick work out of so many food prep steps–from chopping, to shredding to pureeing–is why it pulls rank over other kitchen tools.

Earth Day Kitchen Tips

Earth Day Kitchen Tips

Everyone wants to reduce the amount of food wasted in the kitchen, but what are the best ways to do that? Here are some incredibly easy ways to reduce food waste for a greener kitchen this Earth Day.

Handheld Macaroni and Cheese: Fried Mac & Cheese Balls

Handheld Macaroni and Cheese: Fried Mac & Cheese Balls

Delicious handheld, deep fried macaroni and cheese balls are the perfect snack to watch any game this summer.

Vacuum Sealing 101: Preserve Food with the NutriFresh™ Vacuum Sealer

Vacuum Sealing 101: Preserve Food with the NutriFresh™ Vacuum Sealer

Vacuum sealing food is a great way to keep food fresh longer, while ultimately helping you save a little cash. Whether you are buying chicken breasts in bulk when they are on sale at the grocery store or storing dry beans and coffee grounds in the pantry, vacuum sealing is a great way to store food and preserve freshness.

How to get the kids to drink more water—and like it

How to get the kids to drink more water—and like it

AquaFusion™, the new water filtration system by Hamilton Beach, can change the game by making drinking water both safer and tastier. 

Why a FlexBrew® TRIO Coffee Maker Is Right for You

Why a FlexBrew® TRIO Coffee Maker Is Right for You

Enjoy the versatility of 3 ways to brew with the Hamilton Beach® FlexBrew® Trio Coffee Maker*. Brew a single cup in about 90 seconds with a single serve pod or ground coffee into a cup or travel mug or brew 12 cups with ground coffee into the carafe.

7 vegetarian dinner recipes even carnivores will crave

7 vegetarian dinner recipes even carnivores will crave

These are seven easy recipes for your Hamilton Beach slow cooker, rice cooker or air fryer for vegetarian cooking. Even diehard meat-and-potatoes types will warm to these innovative vegetarian and vegan meals.

Make from home: medicine ball tea

Make from home: medicine ball tea

Don’t you love it when you discover a “secret” menu item that your favourite restaurant will make just for you? Even if you do not have a cold or flu, a cup of this tea can make you feel just a little bit better.

January Juicing Tips

January Juicing Tips

It’s not always easy to eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. That’s why so many people love juicing. It’s one of the easiest ways to increase your daily intake of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients found in these healthful foods.

Slow cookers that defrost meat & cook dinner while you work

Slow cookers that defrost meat & cook dinner while you work

If you’re struggling to get home-cooked meals on the table for you and your family following a long day of work, you’re not alone.  Our innovative new slow cookers let you safely defrost meat and cook it to a food safe temperature all in one appliance.  

Everything Pumpkin

Everything Pumpkin

Pull on your favorite comfy sweater and great ready for pumpkin season. We're rounding up our favourite gourd recipes, from pumpkin donuts to pumpkin soup, so you can be prepared for the inevitable craving of pumpkin flavoured food and drink.

Easy as pie: How to make the perfect pie crust

Easy as pie: How to make the perfect pie crust

When it comes to a homemade pie, what's on the outside matters just as much as what’s on the inside. A perfectly golden homemade pie crust sets the stage for the whole dessert. Here are some expert tips from our Test Kitchen for each step—or should we say piece—of the pie process.

How to protect a pie crust from burning

How to protect a pie crust from burning

The edge of a pie crust always browns quicker than the rest of the pie, which can cause a burned crust and a ruined dessert. You can purchase a pie shield, but did you know it’s really simple to make your own from aluminum foil?

How to peel, core and chop apples

How to peel, core and chop apples

When it comes to a homemade pie, what's on the outside matters just as much as what’s on the inside. A perfectly golden homemade pie crust sets the stage for the whole dessert. Here are some expert tips from our Test Kitchen for each step—or should we say piece—of the pie process.

5 ways to keep your kitchen cool this summer

5 ways to keep your kitchen cool this summer

When outdoor temperatures are high, cooking over a hot stove or firing up the oven can be the last thing you want to do. From slow cooker meals to blender drinks, try these five tips to keep you (and your kitchen) cool this summer.

Congrats Grad: Homemade Graduation Banner

Congrats Grad: Homemade Graduation Banner

A DIY graduation banner is an easy way to add a customized touch to a special graduation day.

“And the Oscar Goes To….” – Perfect Popcorn Pairings for the Big Night

“And the Oscar Goes To….” – Perfect Popcorn Pairings for the Big Night

We’ve got just what you need to enjoy a cozy night at home with the best films of the year. All you need is some freshly popped popcorn and some pantry seasonings.

4 brunch board ideas your family will love

4 brunch board ideas your family will love

Next time you're looking for a fun way to enjoy weekend brunch at home, try one our brunch board ideas. Your family is sure to ask for seconds!

Juicing Do’s and Don’ts

Juicing Do’s and Don’ts

It’s no wonder juicing is so popular—making your own fresh juice at home is a simple way to dramatically increase your intake of fruits and vegetables.

Frozen to Fabulous:  Make-ahead breakfast sandwiches

Frozen to Fabulous: Make-ahead breakfast sandwiches

These make-ahead breakfast sandwiches will change your life (or at least your morning routine). If you take a little time on the weekend to prep a few (maybe after the kids go to bed), you'll be able to have a hot and toasty breakfast in just a couple minutes.

5 Easy Ways to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

5 Easy Ways to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

The newness of the New Year fades fast as you get back into the swing of things, and those resolutions that seemed easy to make, get really hard to keep. Make this year different by getting the right tools to put your plan into action... 

How to Prepare and Store Winter Vegetables

How to Prepare and Store Winter Vegetables

While spring and summer are peak season for fruits and vegetables, there’s plenty of winter produce in season as the weather turns cold...

Blend with Confidence

Blend with Confidence

Infinite possibilities. That’s the beauty of the blender. And for busy lifestyles, time saved on preparing drinks and food is time gained on everything else. 

Air Fry with Confidence

Air Fry with Confidence

Need more golden fries and onion rings in your life? And want to eat healthier? Air frying appliances deliver everything you love about deep-fried food using little to no oil.

Multi-cook with Confidence

Multi-cook with Confidence

Busy days can make cooking a challenge. Our versatile cookers work with your schedule. Need an all-in-one appliance with lots of functions?

Brew with Confidence

Brew with Confidence

Making coffee is simple, yet there’s an art and science to getting it just right. Different roasts, different grinds, optimal water temperatures. That’s a lot to manage, especially when you haven’t had your caffeine. But we can help. 

Should You Use an Air Fryer? Here’s How to Get Started

Should You Use an Air Fryer? Here’s How to Get Started

Air frying is a unique cooking process that boasts the crispy results of a deep fryer, the efficiency of a toaster oven, and the powerful air circulation of a convection oven. It’s arguably the best of convenience and technology from multiple countertop appliances, all rolled into one.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Air Frying

The Do’s and Don’ts of Air Frying

Air frying is a unique cooking process that boasts the crispy results of a deep fryer, the efficiency of a toaster oven, and the powerful air circulation of a convection oven. It’s arguably the best of convenience and technology from multiple countertop appliances, all rolled into one.

7 Foods You Never Thought To Make In An Air Fryer

7 Foods You Never Thought To Make In An Air Fryer

The same air fryer cooking technology that gives foods their crispy-crunchy air-fried texture benefits almost everything it touches, from breakfast to dessert and everything in between. To prove it, we’ve rounded up 7 recipes that show there are practically no limits when it comes to cooking with air. 

More than fried foods:  How to roast and bake in the air fryer

More than fried foods: How to roast and bake in the air fryer

No, you don’t need to eat mozzarella sticks and onion rings every night for the air fryer to earn its keep on your countertops. Even though the air fryer is lauded for its ability to create the crispy, crunchy texture of deep-fried food with little to no oil, the perks don’t end there.

Pressure cooking 101

Pressure cooking 101

Pressure cookers are all the rage now, and they’re not even close to the ones your parents or grandparents used to use. Thanks to digital controls, built-in safety features and their sheer convenience, pressure cookers have been making their way back into kitchens at a rapid pace.

Slow cooking vs. pressure cooking: which is right for you?

Slow cooking vs. pressure cooking: which is right for you?

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or just learning how to cook, it’s easier than ever to achieve low-fuss, high-quality meals thanks to two kitchen appliances: the slow cooker and the pressure cooker.

Help Me Choose: Slow Cookers, Pressure Cookers and Multi Cookers

Help Me Choose: Slow Cookers, Pressure Cookers and Multi Cookers

Appliances in general are made to make life easier, but these days, just picking one out is starting to be a challenge of its own. As technology evolves, you may find yourself wondering why exactly you’re seeing temperature probes on slow cookers or what features are worth spending a little more for in a multi cooker.

Top 10 slow cooker questions, answered

Top 10 slow cooker questions, answered

Slow cookers are a staple small kitchen appliance, and while they seem straightforward, they can stir up quite a few questions. Since a lot of the design, engineering and testing of our slow cookers is done right here at Hamilton Beach headquarters, we got together with our experts in the Test Kitchen and engineering labs to get the best answers to your toughest questions. If you’ve ever asked “How does a slow cooker work?” or “Is it safe to leave a slow cooker on?”, we’ve got you covered.

How to Cook (Almost) Anything in the Toaster Oven

How to Cook (Almost) Anything in the Toaster Oven

Toaster ovens (also known as countertop ovens) are great for small-batch recipes—you can quickly cook up a sheet pan dinner for two of chicken thighs with roasted root vegetables, or freeze your favourite recipe for chocolate chip cookie dough and bake a few at a time so they are hot and fresh out of the oven every time you have a craving. There are so many delicious dishes you can bake, broil or toast in one, that we decided to round up some of our favourite dishes you may not know you can make in a toaster oven...

Celebrating 110 Years of Hamilton Beach

Celebrating 110 Years of Hamilton Beach

The history of the Hamilton Beach company goes all the way back when Louis Hamilton and Chester Beach joined together to design and market a small electric motor people could use in the home for a variety of tasks. 

How Do You Bake Bread in a Slow Cooker?

How Do You Bake Bread in a Slow Cooker?

Baking bread in a slow cooker doesn’t seem like it should work, but it does, and better than you think!

You've Been Making Bacon Wrong Your Entire Life

You've Been Making Bacon Wrong Your Entire Life

Don't dig out your frying pan. You absolutely CAN (and should) cook bacon in an oven. Bacon pieces turn out perfectly crispy, the flavour is to die for and cleanup is a super easy.

Smoothie Freezer Packs

Smoothie Freezer Packs

Prepping smoothies in the morning can be time consuming, having these make-ahead smoothie packs on hand makes it so much easier.

Blend, mix and purée your way to better cooking

Blend, mix and purée your way to better cooking

A blender is an essential appliance for any home cook. It’s the multitasker of the kitchen—your trusted sous-chef that helps get things done and bring your recipes to life. 

How to Blend (Almost) Everything

How to Blend (Almost) Everything

Using a blender seems pretty straightforward — put your ingredients in and turn it on. But what if you’re trying to blend something a little trickier (or stickier!) or are trying to do a task best left to another appliance like a food processor or a coffee grinder? Believe it or not, there are some tricks to making your blender blend almost anything. If you’ve ever struggled while blending chopped nuts or wondered if you could blend your coffee beans instead of using a coffee grinder, we’ve got you covered.

Ice Cream Makers 101: A Guide to Frozen Treats

Ice Cream Makers 101: A Guide to Frozen Treats

Whether you’re sweltering through summer or just looking for a sweet treat, no excuse is needed to indulge in delicious frozen treats. It’s easy to get out your ice cream maker and mix up a batch of your favorite ice cream, custard, frozen yogurt...

Meatless Monday all week long

Meatless Monday all week long

These days plant-based proteins like ground meats and burgers, sausages or chicken are becoming increasingly popular.  In the Hamilton Beach Test Kitchen, we wondered how those new proteins taste and how they would cook on some of our indoor grills, so we put them to the test.

MAKE EGG BITES AT HOME

MAKE EGG BITES AT HOME

Skip the trip to the coffee shop by making egg bites at home with the Hamilton Beach® Egg Bites Maker. It lets you quickly and easily make your own velvety egg bites with fresh, delicious ingredients.

Make Coffee Shop Egg Bites at Home

Make Coffee Shop Egg Bites at Home

You can save money and time by making these delicious bites at home, and with greater variety! Reproduce those popular velvety bites quickly with the Hamilton Beach® Egg Bites Maker.

Barista-Worthy Coffee at Home

Barista-Worthy Coffee at Home

Working from home has perks like staying in those pj bottoms all day, because no one can see them in your video conferences. But you may be missing the daily stops at the coffee shop without a commute. Never fear, you can make barista-worthy coffee at home.

3 coffee maker innovations you didn’t know you needed

3 coffee maker innovations you didn’t know you needed

Think there’s only so many ways to improve on something people have been buying for ages? Think again. We’ve been making coffee makers here at Hamilton Beach for decades, but that doesn’t mean once we perfected a design we decided to call it a day. Here, three upgrades in design and technology that you’ll definitely want in your next coffee maker.

Teaching Kids to Cook

Teaching Kids to Cook

Now is a great time to cook with your kids. More of us are finding ourselves cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner at home, so chances are children are in the kitchen with you anyway. Give them age-appropriate tasks and before you know it, you’ll have your own sous chefs.

Teach Your Teen to Cook: Easy Toaster Oven Tips

Teach Your Teen to Cook: Easy Toaster Oven Tips

Cooking can be intimidating for teens, but there will inevitably come a time in adulthood when it becomes a necessary skill. Rather than sending your teenager off to a world of radiator quesadillas and canned soup, teach them everything they need to know to create nutritious and delicious meals on their own.

How to Clean & Store Fresh Summer Berries

How to Clean & Store Fresh Summer Berries

The sweetness of summertime berries is worth waiting all winter for, and they’re the perfect addition to so many recipes, or just eaten by the handful. So how do you make them last and prevent moldy disappointments? It starts with...

Hack Your Breakfast Sandwich Maker: 13 Ways To Use Your BSM All Day, Every Day

Hack Your Breakfast Sandwich Maker: 13 Ways To Use Your BSM All Day, Every Day

Breakfast may be in the name, but the ingenuity of the breakfast sandwich maker knows no bounds when mealtime hits. These recipes will guarantee your breakfast sandwich maker gets used for lunch, dinner and even dessert.

Cook While You Work (from Home): Six Slow Cooker Recipes

Cook While You Work (from Home): Six Slow Cooker Recipes

Just set your slow cooker temperature and timer for whatever time the recipe calls for and when you finish working for the day, your dinner will also be ready! 

Get Professional Results at Home

Get Professional Results at Home

Want to achieve professional cooking results at home?  Let Hamilton Beach help you experiment and master restaurant-quality cooking with helpful tips, recipes and professional-level, countertop kitchen appliances designed to deliver exceptional performance and superior durability.

Should I Go Pro?

Should I Go Pro?

Upgrading to professional-style small kitchen appliances can take your meals to the next level, whether you’ve just taken an interest in cooking or you can already flambé, braise, broil, cure and clarify with the best of them. Are your tools up to the task? Below, find our guide to help you determine whether it’s worth trading up for a Hamilton Beach Professional appliance.

7 Techniques Every Home Chef Should Master

7 Techniques Every Home Chef Should Master

Sure, you can bake, sauté and scramble an egg or two. But do you know the difference between mixing and emulsifying? Or boiling and blanching? Get familiar with these advanced cooking techniques, and consider yourself Top Chef material.

13 Recipes Every Home Chef Needs in Their Back Pocket

13 Recipes Every Home Chef Needs in Their Back Pocket

Want to achieve professional cooking results at home? We’ve rounded up thirteen recipes that will impress your friends and family, but are easily achievable for anyone who has an interest in experimenting with advanced cooking techniques and a wide array of ingredients. 

3 Meal Planning Tips when Cooking for One or Two People

3 Meal Planning Tips when Cooking for One or Two People

While working in the Hamilton Beach test kitchen today, performing test routines on a number of products, it occurred to me that my whole team is currently working from home and cooking for just one or two people. 

6 Slow Cooker Pantry Staple Recipes for Hunkering Down at Home with Kids

6 Slow Cooker Pantry Staple Recipes for Hunkering Down at Home with Kids

Whether you’re trying to work remote or juggling keeping the kids busy while preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and working remote), there's one thing you can count on - your trusty slow cooker.

How to Slow Cook for Your Picky Eater

How to Slow Cook for Your Picky Eater

If you are struggling with a picky eater at your dinner table, it can be a challenge to provide nutritious meals. With some simple tricks, your slow cooker can help you make healthy meals for even the pickiest palate... 

How to Slow Cook for One or Two

How to Slow Cook for One or Two

Slow cooking is an easy and affordable way to cook but if you are cooking for one or two, the vast quantities of food a large slow cooker can provide may seem overwhelming. Luckily, there are simple ways to make smaller portions or divide recipes so that you can still benefit from the ease of slow cooking...

Meal Madness: Slow Cookers vs. Rice Cookers

Meal Madness: Slow Cookers vs. Rice Cookers

The rice cooker and slow cooker may share the same “set it and forget it” ease that makes them a favorite for home cooks, but these two small appliances have some very distinct differences. The most important being the type of heat each creates, which effects how they’re used and the types of food that can be cooked in them...

Top 10 Coffee Tips

Top 10 Coffee Tips

Coffee. It’s the drink that wakes us up, gets us through long meetings and makes a piece of pie complete. Every great cup begins with some basic brewing techniques. Get tips from the experts to brew a great cup, every time. 

10 Reasons To Clean Your Coffee Maker

10 Reasons To Clean Your Coffee Maker

Whether you’re buying coffee direct from a local roaster or buying a can of store bought coffee, it just tastes better if you’re brewing from a clean coffee maker...

How To Clean Your Coffee Maker

How To Clean Your Coffee Maker

Drink Mixers: Milkshakes, Malts and More

Drink Mixers: Milkshakes, Malts and More

We’ve been mixing things up at Hamilton Beach for over 100 years! In 1911, our original drink mixer created quite the sensation making malts for eager customers in drugstore fountains across America. Throughout the early twentieth century, our drink mixers were busy...

The Steamy Side of Rice Cookers

The Steamy Side of Rice Cookers

It may be called a rice cooker, but it's really a kitchen must-have with multiple functions that stretch far beyond grains.  Depending on the model you buy, your rice cooker could do everything from cooking a simple rice dish to making a hot, hearty breakfast of steel cut oats or cooking a tortilla soup for dinner. But even with the most basic rice cooker models, there’s an often overlooked steamy side that will keep this small appliance in regular rotation.

Healthy, Wealthy & Wise: Tips for Slow Cooking in the New Year

Healthy, Wealthy & Wise: Tips for Slow Cooking in the New Year

With every new year comes a flurry of New Year’s resolutions. If you are one of the countless people aiming to make this year healthy, wealthy or wise, why not include a slow cooker as part of your plan? 

Juicing vs. Blending

Juicing vs. Blending

Figuring out whether a juicer or a blender would best suit your lifestyle (and kitchen) doesn’t have to be so confusing. Juicers and blenders are both great ways to add more nutrition to your diet, but there are some key differences...

5 Reasons Why You Need a BrewStation® Coffee Maker

5 Reasons Why You Need a BrewStation® Coffee Maker

For many, making coffee in the morning is as much a part of your day as breathing and sleeping. The BrewStation® is one of Hamilton Beach’s most innovative coffee makers, most notable for featuring an internal reservoir which holds the brewed coffee instead of a traditional glass carafe...

How to Pick the Best Coffee Maker

How to Pick the Best Coffee Maker

Drinking the best home-brewed coffee starts with choosing the right coffee maker. We’ve rounded up our top tips to guide you through the process and help you decide which kind of brewer will meet your needs...

Keep it Fresh: How to Store Coffee

Keep it Fresh: How to Store Coffee

Brew the Best: 5 Basics to Making the Best Coffee

Brew the Best: 5 Basics to Making the Best Coffee

How to Use a Drink Mixer: 5 Ways to Mix It Up

How to Use a Drink Mixer: 5 Ways to Mix It Up

Whether you’ve had a drink mixer in your family for decades, or are considering buying the latest Pro model, there are several ways to put that mixer to good use. From protein shakes to breakfast batter to milkshakes (of course!) here are some of our favorite – and fun – ways to use your Drink Mixer.

How To Create the Ultimate Breakfast Bar

How To Create the Ultimate Breakfast Bar

You’ve pulled out the extra linens, cleaned the house from top to bottom and even made your kids bunk up together – all so your guests can have a great overnight stay. But what about breakfast in the morning? Leave it to your visitors, while still being hospitable...

Professional Blenders: Top 5 Reasons to Go Pro

Professional Blenders: Top 5 Reasons to Go Pro

It's no wonder that professional-grade blenders have become a staple in the home kitchen. These workhorses are packed with power and durability, so you can juice whole fruits and vegetables, puree hot soups, emulsify dressings and grind spreads...

Top 5 Golden Rules of Easy Deep Frying

Top 5 Golden Rules of Easy Deep Frying

There's a reason deep frying is such a popular cooking method. It’s the best way to get food crispy and delicious on the outside, while still tender and juicy on the inside. Never mind the fact you can deep fry almost anything, from buttermilk chicken to dill pickles to candy bars...

Spiralizer Basics + Foods You Can Spiralize

Spiralizer Basics + Foods You Can Spiralize

Spiralizing is simpler than it may sound. It’s turning firm vegetables and fruits into long strands that look like noodles using a specific tool – the spiralizer. From restaurant chefs to parents of picky eaters, spiralizing has become a popular method of adding fresh vegetables and fruits into a variety of dishes in a fun way...

Bread Making 101

Bread Making 101

No baking experience is necessary to use a bread maker, and most breads consist of just five main ingredients: liquid, flour, salt, yeast, and sweetener...

The Total Turkey Guide: Top 10 Tips For a Flawless Holiday Meal

The Total Turkey Guide: Top 10 Tips For a Flawless Holiday Meal

Not all great cooks need a recipe, but they all need a list. From groceries to a prep list to an oven schedule, write it all down. You’ll never wake up wondering what needs to be done and when. Keep a list and have a plan for a flawless Thanksgiving...

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