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.
Whip it real good! How to stiffen egg whites to soft, firm, or stiff peaks
Whipping up egg whites to form peaks is an art every kitchen enthusiast should master on the path to culinary wizardry. Whether you're a novice baker or a seasoned pro, achieving soft, firm, or stiff peaks is a must if you want to get the ideal texture for your bakes. With your trusty KitchenAid mixer and its whisk accessory ready to go, let's uncover the secrets to mastering this essential skill.
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Decaf coffee demystified — answers to the hottest questions
Decaf coffee. Like it? Never had it? It’s undeniable that decaffeinated coffee has become a hot topic. When you boil it down to the basics: we’re talking about coffee beans that have had the caffeine stripped out by one method or another. Whether that makes it more or less healthy overall is not something that can be covered in a blog post. But let’s dip into some of the tastiest questions: how and why it’s done, is it as good, and what’s it like to brew?
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How to choose coffee beans for your home espresso machine
Few things in life are as satisfying as heading to a coffee shop on a cold morning and smelling that heavenly aroma as you step inside. You can pick your favourite coffee blend or single origin coffee from the menu and then fill your lungs with the intoxicating aroma of a freshly brewed cup. Moments like that make you wonder: what if I could make it at home? Well, you can! Start by choosing the right coffee beans for your espresso machine. It's time you called the shots.
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Café au lait vs. latte: What is the difference?
It's happened to all of us. You walk into that hip new coffee place, only to stare blankly at the minimalist menu board. Espresso, okay. Americano, easy. But latte vs. café au lait? What's the difference? With the barista getting impatient, you hurriedly announce your order: "Latte, please!" How different can they be? Quite a lot, actually! They can differ in everything from brewing method to flavour and presentation. With this handy guide, you'll soon be able to impress your coffee-loving friends when you offer them a drink at home.
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Types of coffee roasts: What are the differences?
First things first, you may be wondering why we roast coffee beans at all? Well, if you've ever tasted an uncured olive, that rather unpleasant experience is on a par with an unroasted coffee bean. Freshly picked coffee beans couldn’t be more different to those rich, brown beans, with that instantly recognisable aroma that we know and love. They're green for starters and have a kind of grassy smell. It's the roasting that transforms these rather plain beans into something extraordinary. It releases all those wonderful flavours and aromas that make coffee one of the most popular drinks in the world. Let’s discover how each roasting technique impacts the flavour, aroma, and caffeine kick of your coffee…
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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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How to descale a kettle?
What’s the first thing that goes on in the morning? For most of us, it’s the kettle. That steaming mug of coffee prepares you for the day. But, no matter how pristine your kettle may look in the kitchen, if you peer inside, it probably doesn’t seem as appetising. Keeping your household kettle clean and descaled inside is essential to preserving the unique flavours and aromas of your favourite hot drinks, as well as maintaining performance. Keep reading to discover the best ways to clean a kettle.
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8 tips to make the perfect cookie every single time
Wondering how to make the perfect cookie? These 8 baking tips will get you on the right track. They won’t just help you bake a perfect batch every single time – they’ll turn you into a more confident baker as well. So pull out your KitchenAid Stand Mixer, grab all the ingredients, and start baking.
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5 Types of Pastry Doughs
Whether you're all about those flaky croissants or buttery shortbreads, a well-crafted pastry is always at the heart of all your favourite baked goodies. When it comes to whipping up your favourite pastries at home, getting that doughy foundation right is key. If you can master these five pastry types over time, you'll be able to make just about any bake and save yourself a trip down to the bakery.
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Types of coffee drinks
Discover the best loved and most popular types of coffee drinks and, even better, how you can create them yourself at home. Bring the coffee house experience to your kitchen, from a robust espresso to the dusting of chocolate on a cosy mocha. Let’s go...
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3 Key tips when making your own pizza dough
Pizza. Just about everyone likes it, and everybody’s got their favourite. But while ordering a pepperoni from your go-to pizza place on a Friday night is oh so easy, there’s something incredibly satisfying about eating a pizza that you made from scratch. Want to make your own restaurant-quality pizza at home? Keep in mind these three key tips and let your KitchenAid Stand Mixer take some of the work off your hands.
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How to store fresh pasta
Fresh pasta is a people-pleaser as it’s tasty and filling. But this family’s favourite often leaves you with unused dough or strands. So, what’s a home chef to do? It’s important to know exactly how to store it to preserve all that fantastic freshness and flavour. If you need tips on how to store fresh pasta, look no further. Get familiar with the best methods for storing it, including how to dry and freeze pasta so you can enjoy it for weeks ahead.
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