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Thursday, October 31, 2019
10 Weekend Baking Projects For a Lazy Afternoon
Are you a weekend baker? Do you want to be?! Here are 10 projects for a low-key afternoon of baking, from loaves of whole wheat bread to the best-ever homemade cinnamon rolls.
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An Impressive 7-Speed Blender Is Just $20 (Down from $80) for Today Only
How many of us grew up on a rickety old blender that could barely mix liquids together, nevermind crush ice or blend frozen fruit?
There’s no shortage of $20-$30 blenders on the market that totally stink but for today only you can snag a $20 blender that totally slaps. Why? Because it’s not a $20 blender at all. The Bella Pro Series 7-speed blender is on a deep one-day discount for just $20 (down from $80) as part of Best Buy’s Deal of the Day.
Look no further than the many verified purchase reviews to discover there’s really “no need to buy a blender more expensive than this one” and that it “perfectly blends everything from hard nuts to frozen berries, soft and fresh spinach and kale.”
Related Reading: The Best Air Fryer Recipes You Didn’t Know You Could Make
Not on the hunt for a blender? This Insignia air fryer, perfect for making healthier versions of our favorite fried foods and snacks, is also on sale for just $40 (down from $100) for today only.
Bella Pro Series 7-Speed Blender, $19.99 at Best Buy
This slick metallic black blender has seven speeds and will easily mix up smooth smoothies, silky soups, salsa, shakes and frozen cocktails. At just twenty bucks, it’s cheaper than anywhere else we’ve found it—including Walmart—and with speedy free shipping you’ll have your cool new blender by November 5.Buy Now
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11 Kitchen Gadgets That Can Make Thanksgiving Easier
A roasting pan is a gimme, but there are other kitchen tools that are a huge help on turkey day too. Therefore, we rounded up 11 of the best kitchen gadgets to have on hand for Thanksgiving (that are also some of the easiest to overlook).
There are alpha cooks across the country that approach the making of Thanksgiving dinner like a highly competitive, full-contact sport. The day’s iconic football matchups are no match for the speed, strength, and agility exhibited by this rare, and frankly, terrifying breed. Tag someone you know who’s most likely to have everything complete, table set, glass of Beaujolais in hand, with only the turkey left to carve when the first Thanksgiving dinner guests start arriving. Then let’s forcibly take a blood sample from those who are tagged and send it out for DNA-testing, to see if we can synthesize some of that ability into a water-soluble pill.
Then there are the rest of us who, until said pill passes USDA testing, might need a little help from other sources. Those of us who don’t share the “what’s the big deal?” attitude toward a meal that requires a month of planning, a week of shopping, and several days of cooking and organizing, for approximately two hours of eating. (Excellent leftovers notwithstanding.) Simplified recipes, turkey alternatives, and expert shortcuts are somewhat helpful and all, but sometimes a little, old-fashioned retail therapy to equip yourself for the battle ahead is necessary. To that end, here are 11 kitchen gadgets and goods that promise to at least make it a fair fight.
Anti-Fatigue Mat, $39.97 on Amazon
Amazon
Girding one’s loins may be a bit extreme for the kind of battle you’re going into, but you can think ahead to how much time you might be on your feet during the days leading up to the main event. Prevent some unnecessary foot and leg strain by putting a little cushioning between those trotters and your hard kitchen floor. Because nothing ruins the festive mood quite like the cook’s feet up on the otherwise well-appointed table.Buy Now
Non-Slip Silicone Pastry Rolling Mat, $19.95 on Amazon
Amazon
This is early in the lineup of helpful supplies to remind you that, if you are rolling out pie crust day of, you’re already screwed. Pie crust assembly is one of the most blaspheme-inciting elements of Thanksgiving prep, IMHO. A nonstick surface, for starters, such as this silicone rolling mat, takes the potential for drama down a notch, and its useful geometric guide all but insures against personal damnation once the crust hits the pan.Buy Now
Large Cooler, $59.99 on Amazon
Amazon
Perhaps you are already in possession of such a device from the beach and summer picnics of yore. If so, consider putting it to good use during your November feast. It’s no fun to go all-out on a turkey brine and then realize you’ve nowhere to keep a 25-pounder cold overnight. You can either utilize the cooler, or use it to clean out temporary space in your refrigerator. Then once the turkey is safely in the oven, you’ve got a giant vessel handy to keep out on the porch or fill with ice for all the additional beverages in need of chilling you told people not to bring.Buy Now
Kitchen Twine, $4.99 on Amazon
Amazon
An oft-forgotten, yet necessary supply, for keeping your stuffed bird snugly bound during its mammoth cooking process. You don’t want to take your chances in the junk drawer for bits of ribbon or rubber bands. Alternative applications include tying your hair back once the kitchen becomes too hot, or binding well-meaning but ultimately counter-productive would-be helpers to chairs in another room.Buy Now
Wireless Meat Thermometer, $59.99 on Amazon
Amazon
Here’s what inevitably happens when you roll without the Mercedes of thermometers: you keep opening the oven, certain that your golden brown turkey must have achieved the correct internal temperature, even though only an hour has elapsed. You will repeat this roughly every half hour, making it impossible for your oven to maintain its heat, adding a couple more hours onto the cooking time. Nobody has time for that. With this cordless device, set it, and forget it.Buy Now
Mandoline Slicer, $29.99 on Amazon
Amazon
Everything but the bird can be sliced up with a good, sharp mandolin, including your knuckles if you’re not careful, so do consider your mental state before proceeding. If you’re cleared for takeoff, quick work can be made of those finishing touches: a gorgeous Brussels slaw, rings of shallots for garnish, or the onions for the green bean casserole you decided to frizzle yourself this year.Buy Now
Gravy Separator, $14.95 on Amazon
Amazon
While just about everything to accompany the turkey can be made in advance and held warm, a gravy relying on the drippings from the turkey is potentially the most time-sensitive element to prepare, and just at the moment when the pressure is highest and the end is in sight. Here’s a handy, fool-proof device that saves you a step in the gravy train, removing the fat and any particles from the flavorful juices that are destined to be the star of the show. (Yes, the gravy. Fight me.)Buy Now
Rapid Wine Chiller, $18.95 on Amazon
Amazon
You know your family well, but perhaps you have forgotten from last year the stress of family celebrations of this scope, and what you thought was an ambitious supply of dinner wine turns out not to be enough. Whether you are providing a rich, white Meursault, or a light Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley (or both) you can get the chill on quickly when needed with these space-efficient gel pack bags. A little chill wouldn’t hurt the proceedings by any of its meanings.Buy Now
Hot Plate/Warming Tray, $79.99 on Amazon
Amazon
Does this sound at all familiar? While the turkey cooks all day you manage to prepare the whole army of side dishes, which are now resting in their vessels, ready to go, on the stove top. You’re just about to pat yourself on the back for your efficiency and prowess when you realize you have no place to put the turkey out of the oven. Or make gravy. Introducing the hot plate: a second stove top specifically designed for moments exactly like this.Buy Now
3-Tier Dessert Stand, $35.62 on Amazon
Amazon
A hallmark of the Thanksgiving meal is that counter and table space becomes a premium as the day progresses, so when it comes to the big finish and those assorted pies, a pretty, tiered dessert stand is both a treat for yourself that you can employ all year, and a necessary verticalizing mechanism.Buy Now
Caution Tape, $10.92 on Amazon
Amazon
If all else fails, have this on hand for keeping people out of the kitchen while you either finish what you’re doing, or have a total meltdown. Either way, it’s good for laughter, the most powerful tool in the Thanksgiving supplies arsenal.Buy Now
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Wednesday, October 30, 2019
German Chocolate Snack Cake With Coconut-Pecan Frosting
It's the same classic chocolate cake you love, but with more of that decadent, gooey coconut-pecan topping. Plus, it's way easier to make because you don't have all those layers to deal with. Win!
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Take a Full $200 Off KitchenAid’s Powerful Pro Series Stand Mixer (Today Only)
You might be wondering what separates a great stand mixer from an exceptional one. Horsepower, baby.
Most KitchenAid stand mixers have a level of performance worthy of their price tag, but the Pro Series with 1.3 horsepower motor is at yet another level. Right now a brand new KitchenAid Professional 600 Series stand mixer in stunning empire red is a whopping $200 off—today only—down to $300 as Best Buy’s Deal of the Day.
If you’ve read our reporting before you know what fangirls and boys we are of KitchenAid stand mixers. The powerful Pro Series can tackle so many arduous kitchen jobs without breaking a sweat, including the mixing of bread, pizza, cake and cookie dough in a way you just can’t quite mimic by hand. This machine also transforms into a pasta roller/maker (fun for kids), vegetable spiralizer and more with the many handy attachments.
KitchenAid Professional 600 Series Stand Mixer, $299 at Best Buy (originally $499)
Best Buy
For reference, this Pro 600 Series stand mixer—which comes with different three mixing blade attachments—is currently around $140 less than you’ll generally find it on Amazon or elsewhere. Order today with Best Buy free shipping and the cult-favorite countertop appliance will be in the mix (and at your doorstep) by Friday.Buy Now
If you prefer to shop Amazon they have price matched the Pro 600 Series in empire red for today only.
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Butternut Squash Enchiladas
Butternut squash enchiladas are a vegetarian dinner dream. The slightly sweet combination of squash combined with the rich, earthy spices of ancho chili powder, cumin, and oregano create a sure-to-please vegetarian take on a classic.
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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Suspiro de Limeña Is the Next Sweet Thing to Obsess Over
Sus-something de what now…? I wasn’t entirely sure what I was ordering, given that it was my first day in Lima and still determined to fake my way through speaking Spanish. Reader: I do not speak Spanish. But when the affable server with the dessert tray—the most affable kind of server there is—pointed at a jar of what would seem to be butterscotch pudding and declared it “típico de Lima,” that was good enough for me. I’d just completed back-to-back overnight flights to arrive at this particular cevicheria, and it was nothing short of a balm for the travel-weary to indulge in a childhood comfort while still earning points for authentic food tourism.
Peru: The Cookbook, $34.87 on Amazon
An excellent gift for the foodie in your life that can't stop talking about Machu Picchu.
But that first bite was no Proustian-level nostalgic moment. That was a revelation. A very threshold was thereby crossed; two eras of my life, before and after. I would have it again, had to have it again, before the day was through. Sweet and sonnet-worthy, Suspiro de Limeña is what happens when pastry chefs and poets get together.
Sigh of the Lady
First, the poetry, and unpacking this unusual name. Amparo Ayarza, wife of Peruvian poet Jose Galvez, is credited with the dessert’s creation in the mid nineteenth century. Galvez himself, evidently a gastronome and a romantic, gave it its lyrical title. “Suspiro de Limeña” translated means “sigh of the lady.” Specifically, sigh of the lady from Lima, but if I have my way, ladies and gentlemen the world over would have equal and ample opportunity to swoon about it.
And swoon-worthy it is. Butterscotch pudding does not do it justice, for the base is more silk than custard, and more richly flavored and nuanced than anything that might come with a peel-off lid. The base is indeed a typical Latin American preparation, a variation on manjar blanco or blancmange, a custard of caramelized sweet milk and eggs, similar to a thickened dulce de leche.
The topping is where this humble dessert goes from pedestrian to poetry, adorned by shiny peaks of meringue spiked with port wine. At once decorative and heady, giving an ethereal quality to an otherwise deceptively simple preparation. A dusting of cinnamon completes the dish, a whiff of sweet smoke and spice to revive the languid lady.
Where to Find Suspiro de Limeña—and How to Make It
I would seek out Suspiro de Limeña several times more before my days in Peru were up. You, too, can seek it whether in Lima or at Peruvian restaurants outside of Peru, from Brooklyn’s Surfish to San Francisco’s La Costanera.
What’s more, you can easily make it yourself inside of a half hour, with just a handful of staple ingredients. Even a tawny port should be available at the most remote wine sellers.
Cream Cake Tool Piping Bags and Tips, $6.99 on Amazon
You won't have needed to go to pastry school to pipe out poetry-worthy peaks.
The Curious Cuisiniѐre offers one such recipe for Suspiro de Limeña for your make-at-home pleasure.
Simple. Just like this haiku I wrote in its honor:
Life was empty, then
Suspiro de Limeña
Now, full and happy
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