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It’s important to keep in mind that Ninja approaches blenders a little differently than most manufacturers. It offers something unique with each option. Maybe it’s a super-powerful motor. Maybe it’s several accessories that go with your base. Maybe it’s a host of programs, which allow you to make silky sauces, delicious smoothies, and even cook soup. Because it can tackle multiple culinary tasks with ease, the Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ is our top choice....

There are a few features that set over-the-range microwaves apart from your standard countertop and newer drawer models. For starters, these appliances won’t take up precious real estate on your countertop, they double as ventilating range hoods, and—because there are hundreds of models out there—it won’t be challenging to find one that will match your existing stovetop and kitchen aesthetic. The number one thing to look for in an over-the-range microwave is the size....

Popsicle molds are typically made of silicone or plastic and come in different shapes and sizes. Some are even designed to make sure getting your popsicle out is a breeze, such as our top pick Zoku Classic Pop Molds. Besides convenience, using popsicle molds to make your own frozen pops means you can experiment with different flavors and ingredients like juice, fruit and vegetable purees, yogurt, plus add-ins like granola or sprinkles....

Buying a smaller coffee machine does come with a few drawbacks. You won’t usually find fancier features like specific brewing temperature or espresso add-ons. But what these lack in size, they make up for in simplicity. With the help of expert input from coffee professionals, I’ve found the best small coffee makers that provide consistency, ease of use, and streamlined silhouettes for simple storage. What We Don’t Love: Can only brew up to 3 cups at a time Our top pick for a small coffee maker comes in the form of the sleek, speedy, and manually operated AeroPress, an established favorite among baristas and coffee connoisseurs....

The birthday boy adores Slow Cooker Meatballs in Tomato Sauce and has specifically requested it for his birthday dinner so of course, I had to add them to the meal plan. It makes a big batch which is nice because I know I can quickly reheat it for weekday lunches now that everyone is working and schooling at home. I’m also making these chocolate cupcakes, you can’t have a birthday without chocolate....

If you’re meant to relax on a holiday, my family didn’t know anything about that. On Seollal, we converted our kitchen into an industrious mandu factory. We set up a hand-cranked pasta machine to roll out sheets of dough. The sheets were cut into dumpling wrappers using bright red Nestlé instant coffee jar lids we recycled to double as cutters. We formed hundreds of dumplings—round ones for soup and half-moon shaped ones for steaming or frying....

Straight From The Garden Do you grow a garden? What are some of your favorite veggies to grow? We love tomatoes, onions, squash and all the fresh herbs. Just think of how tasty and juicy the tomatoes are right off the vine. The flavors are so much fresher and inviting when it is straight from the garden, or at least locally grown if you don’t have your own garden. Consider signing up for a local CSA share to get those fresh and local fruits and veggies if you don’t have your own garden....

This watermelon granita is an icy, refreshing treat that is at once light and satiating. It’s sweet without being cloyingly so, and has a fresh, bright, lightly acidic taste. A watermelon granita is the perfect ending to a barbecue or cookout meal, makes for an excellent mid-afternoon chilled treat, and even works as a frozen cocktail base. It’s kid friendly, but also sophisticated enough to serve for a dinner party....

Recently, I discovered that green split peas also come in a yellow variety. Simmer these along with a handful of Indian spices, and you have a bright, filling vegetarian supper. Yellow Split Pea Tips Look for yellow split peas at any well-stocked grocery store, especially one with a good selection of Indian ingredients. Store any split peas not used for this recipe in an airtight container in a cool place and use with a year....

A spiralizer, or a spiral vegetable slicer. It’s basically a lathe that lets you turn a cylindrical vegetable such as zucchini or sweet potato into “noodles”, or in the case of zucchini, “zoodles”. I love pasta as much as anyone, but the truth is my body will not cooperate and let me eat as much pasta as I want without undesired consequences. So, the idea of making noodles with zucchini?...

Don’t have an air fryer? No worries, you can still make these! New to the air fryer? Check out our First Timer’s Guide to Using an Air Fryer. What Kind of Figs Should I Use? This recipe works best with dried figs. Fresh figs are very juicy and have a tendency to make a huge mess when they are fried or exposed to really high heat. If you are lucky enough to have fresh figs around, just snack on them raw!...

Our basil got a late start but is now happily bursting out of the raised beds, requiring daily snipping. Those two—tomatoes and basil—such perfect partners in the garden, and on the plate. Here’s a quick and easy, kid-pleasing angel hair pasta dish we made recently with chopped canned clams and cherry tomatoes and basil from the garden. I say “kid pleasing” because my 16-year old nephew gobbled it up and came back for more....

But I figured it out! If you want an exceptionally creamy filling in quiche, use all heavy cream. That might seem obvious, but in all my quiches before this, I used either a mix of cream and milk or all half-and-half, and it was never quite right. I’ve found that you also need to pay attention to the egg-to-cream ratio: 1/4 cup of cream per egg is just right. I now make my quiches by beating four eggs with a single cup of heavy cream....

I picked up this fillet at Whole Foods (they usually have a good selection of fresh fish) where they told me that the lingcod had just come in that morning. With this lemon-garlic butter sauce it was divine. More Seafood Recipes to Try! Grilled Shrimp With Lemon Pepper Couscous Shrimp Cakes Quick Easy Fish Stew Fresh Salmon Salad Grilled Swordfish Steaks With Lemon Oregano Marinade The sauce recipe makes 1-1/2 cups, about twice as much as you’ll need....

The flavor is all in the crust, a mixture of sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, Panko breadcrumbs, and spices—perfect to liven up tilapia, or another mild white fish like snapper or cod. We originally made the recipe paired with a mixed berry sauce, just a simple reduction of mixed berries, a little sugar, and water. The sauce is fabulous with the fish, though I think it sounds kind of weird. Who puts a berry sauce on white fish?...

When you need a good dose of baking comfort, banana bread is there for you. We have banana bread recipes for chocolate lovers, vegans, and a taste of Jamaica with a loaf of island-inspired banana bread. Whichever recipe you choose, make an extra batch because it always disappears quickly and you’ll want a second loaf to freeze! If you’re not into baking or burnt out on bread, reach for your blender and make a cooling drink....

We looked at several coffee subscription boxes and covered all the bases, from gifting to fast delivery. Many of the companies we chose put a strong emphasis on fair trade and organic beans. Our roundup of top picks will help you navigate your next cup of joe smoothly. Best Coffee Subscriptions of 2022 Best Overall: Bean Box Best for Gifting: Driftaway Coffee Best for Craft Coffee: Trade Coffee Best for Organic Coffee: Conscious Coffee Best for Fair Trade Coffee: Grounds for Change Best for Single-Origin Beans: Modest Coffee Roasters Best for Fast Delivery: La Colombe...

Depending on what you are looking for in a hot sauce subscription, there are a variety of companies to fit your needs. Are you gifting the subscription? Interested in a variety of flavors? Seeking smaller, sampler bottles? Is it important to know where your hot sauce is sourced from? Continue reading for the best options. Best Hot Sauce Subscriptions of 2022 Best Overall: Fuego Box Best for Variety: Heat Hot Sauce Best for Small-Batch Hot Sauce: Doc Hotties...

At first the only thing I would do with it is slice it thin into a salad. (So good with Parmesan.) Then I discovered roasting it. With some balsamic? Yum. And then I found out how good it was in a tomato sauce with seafood. See a pattern developing? Yes, I am slowly becoming addicted to fennel. This braised fennel recipe is the latest incarnation of The Fennel Experiments, and I have a confession to make....