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SPRING INTO SEASON: FOOD RECIPES FROM TOP CHEFS ACROSS THE U.S. TO ENJOY THIS SPRING

SPRING INTO SEASON: FOOD RECIPES FROM TOP CHEFS ACROSS THE U.S. TO ENJOY THIS SPRING

Fireman Derek’s Bake Store, Miami, FL

Photos & Recipes: Critical Lime Pie | Guavaberry Pie

Chef: Fireman Derek Kaplan

Descriptions:

  • Vital Lime Pie, a smooth balance of sweet and tart on a graham cracker crust designed from new, hand-squeezed Essential limes
  • Guavaberry Pie built with Miami’s preferred tropical fruit guava, contemporary mixed berries and do-it-yourself streusel

Internet site: www.firemandereks.com

 

TUR Kitchen, Miami, FL

Photos & Recipes: Seasonal Roots

Chef: Christian Chirino

Description: A attractive dish manufactured with Farm To Table Roots, clementine and labneh, employing seasonally refreshing substances

Web page: www.turkitchen.com

 

Platea Miami – Miami, Florida

Illustrations or photos & Recipes: Lamb Chops

Chef: Fernando Salazar

Description: “A la Brasa” 28 oz full rack with artisanal beer, ginger miso aioli and aji de polleria

Web-site: www.plateamiami.com

 

Toro Toro – Miami, FL

Illustrations or photos & Recipes: Viva Abejas – Toro Toro

Chef: Richard Sandoval

Description:

  • Charred Avocado Pear Salad with Greek yogurt foam, candied walnuts, bibb lettuce and honey-chipotle vinaigrette
  • Enchiladas Doradas that includes Mexican calabacitas stew, honey bell peppers, queso fresco and crema

Site: www.torotoromiami.com

 

 

Wild Fork

Photos & Recipe: Berkshire Ham with Kumquat and Enthusiasm Fruit Glaze Recipe

Chef: Jacqueline Kleis

Title & Description: Boneless Berkshire Smoked Ham with a kumquat and passion fruit glaze

Web-site: www.wildforkfoods.com

 

La Boulangerie Boul’Mich

Pictures & Recipes: Norwegian Eggs Benedict

Chef: Chef Pierre

Description: Norwegian Smoked Salmon more than Toasted Muffins with Roasted Tomato and Asparagus, topped with Do-it-yourself Hollandaise Sauce.

Website: www.laboulangerieusa.com

 

Moxies

Pictures & Recipes: Moxies Fort Lauderdale

Chef: Brandon Thordarson

Description:

  • Cucumber Cobbler – Double cross vodka, midori, lime, cucumber sake, Liber & co. fiery ginger and mint
  • Roasted Tomato Bruschetta – Deconstructed with creamy feta cheese, garlic with refreshing herbs and garlic crostini

Web site: https://moxies.com/dining establishments/fort-lauderdale/menu

 

Osteria Lupo, New Orlean, LA

Graphic and Recipe: Mushroom Campanelle

Description: Campanelle Porcini, Shiitake, and Oyster Mushroom Ragu

Website: https://www.osterialupo.com/

 

The Bower, New Orleans, LA 

Graphic and Recipe: Whipped Feta

Chef: Marcus Woodham

Description: Whipped feta with clean thyme, crushed purple pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice

Web site: https://www.thebowernola.com/

 

Mister Mao, New Orleans, LA

Graphic and Recipe: Ginger Salad

Description: Refreshing salad with red lentils, chickpeas, sunflower seed, tamarind chutney, crimson onion, and a lot more

Web-site: https://www.mistermaonola.com/

 

Toups Meatery, New Orleans, LA

Graphic & Recipe: Jambalaya

Chef: Isaac Toups

Description: Hearty and savory jambalaya with boneless hen thighs, smoked andouille sausage, celery, bell pepper, massive onion medium dice, garlic minced, all-reason flour, amber beer, chicken inventory “low sodium”, raw rice, unsalted butter, and green onions

Web site: http://toupsmeatery.com/

 

Compere Lapin, New Orleans, LA

Graphic and Recipe:  Curried Goat

Description: Curried Little one Goat with sweet potato gnocchi with little one goat leg or shoulder, onions, ginger, turmeric, garlic, garam marsala, and brown rooster stock

Site: http://comperelapin.com/

 

Tujague’s, New Orleans, LA

Image and Recipe: Mushroom Crepe

Description: Savory crepe with goat cheese, cream cheese, shallots, garlic, mushrooms, truffle and extra

Internet site: https://tujaguesrestaurant.com/

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Spring into Grilling Season with These Delicious Lamb Dishes

Spring into Grilling Season with These Delicious Lamb Dishes

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Grilling year arrives when you choose it comes. Which is our motto, anyway. A couple sunny April days in a row may possibly suggest you can roll out the grill and cook dinner up one thing savory, juicy, and delicious just in time for Easter. Enter lamb.

Even with getting common throughout the planet (New Zealanders consume a claimed 35 lbs . a year),the typical U.S. purchaser eats only .6 kilos of lamb a yr. This reduced variety could be attributed to the actuality that the sheep market was at first rewarding in the U.S. for the reason that of the demand for wool. More than the many years, nonetheless, new fibers have designed opposition and the sheep farming sector has dwindled.

People in america are lacking out, nevertheless. Lamb has a rich, sensitive flavor and is both equally tender and juicy. It is flexible and conveniently incorporated into stews, roasts, curries, sandwiches, and a lot more. Moreover, it is nutritionally dense— packed with iron and is made up of vitamin B12, zinc, and creatine.

Under, we have three grilled lamb recipes that’ll make you think twice about getting sheepish close to this deliciously tender meat.

Grilled Lamb Chops with Minted Tzatziki & Grilled Greek Salad
The combo of tender lamb and salad is certainly entertaining-all set. (Image: Suech & Beck)

Grilled Lamb Chops with Minted Tzatziki and Grilled Greek Salad

The lamb chops in this recipe are marinated in a mixture of garlic, lemon, and herbs just before they’re grilled to perfection. The accompanying tzatziki sauce is manufactured with Greek yogurt, contemporary mint, and cucumber. A colorful salad complements this dish and capabilities cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and crimson onion.

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Lamb Apricot Skewers
We pair these skewers with a simple yogurt salad that is widespread in the Levantine area and is specifically cooling on warm summer season days (Image: Rob Fiocca)

Lamb and Apricot Skewers with Cucumber Mint Yogurt

Skewers are a pleasurable way to make grilling outdoor much easier with a lot less cleanse-up. These lamb and apricot skewers are served with a refreshing cucumber mint yogurt sauce that balances the richness of the meat. Plus, you can get artistic with vegetable additions by together with zucchini, shishito peppers, pineapple, and extra.

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Grilled Lamb Salad with Muhammara, Herbs & Pomegranate
This stunning salad is as rich in taste as it is in vitamins and minerals. (Image: Rob Fiocca)

Grilled Lamb Salad with Muhammara, Herbs and Pomegranate

This lamb recipe is significantly exceptional due to the fact of the addition of muhammara, a smokey Center Eastern dip most commonly designed with roasted red peppers, pomegranate molasses and walnuts. Imagine of a both of those sweet and savory hummus, excellent for pitas and uncooked veggies. In this situation, it’s the great addition for grilled lamb loin chops.

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Press Release | THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE Returns with A New Season of Creative Home Cooks from Across the Country

Press Release | THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE Returns with A New Season of Creative Home Cooks from Across the Country

PASADENA, CA (January 16, 2023) – Today at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, PBS announced that Season 2 of the popular series THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE premieres Mondays, June 19-August 7, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS app. A fun and uplifting eight-part cooking competition that celebrates the multiculturalism that makes American food unique and iconic, Season 2 will introduce viewers to a new group of inventive home cooks who compete to wow the judges with their beloved signature dishes. Alejandra Ramos returns as host and renowned chefs Leah Cohen, Tiffany Derry and Graham Elliot are back as judges and mentors for Season 2.

Great American Recipe

“The first season of THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE was a multiplatform success, attracting younger and more diverse audiences to PBS,” said Zara Frankel, Senior Director of Programming and Development, General Audience Programming at PBS. “Viewers rooted for and connected with our wonderful home cooks from around the country, and we are delighted to launch a new season of this fan-favorite with fresh faces, new recipes and heartwarming stories.”

“We couldn’t be more excited to launch second season of The Great American Recipe in June,” said Steve Humble, Chief Content Officer at VPM, which is co-producing the series. “The team and cast had another great experience filming the show right here in Virginia. Being able to share the participants’ touching personal stories through food is something we can all relate to.  We found another batch of amazing home cooks from around the country, and we can’t wait to share another amazing array of dishes and family recipes with our audience.”

“We are excited to be partnering again with PBS and VPM for this celebration of everything that makes American cuisine so distinctive and diverse.” said Jilly Pearce, President, Objective Media Group America. “In Season 1, we experienced the culinary legacies of home cooks from the Midwest to Mexico. This season, our cooks traveled from all over the country to share their stories and most treasured recipes, from Native American bison short ribs, to Hawaiian loco moco, to Guyanese chicken curry. “

THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE blends food, family, and fun, highlighting the amazing variety of tastes and traditions from across the U.S. while capturing the roots of America’s diverse cuisine. From family favorites passed down through generations to internationally influenced recipes that are becoming mainstays of American cuisine, the series mixes camaraderie with competition, revealing rich personal stories and the inspiration behind the contestant’s favorite recipes. As with the first season, one of the winner’s dishes will grace the cover of The Great American Recipe Cookbook Season 2, an official series cookbook, which will feature recipes from the contestants, the host and the judges.

THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE Season 2 will be available to stream on all station-branded PBS platforms, including PBS.org and the PBS app, available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast and VIZIO.

THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE is co-produced for PBS by VPM and Objective Media Group America. Steve Humble is the Executive in Charge for VPM. Zara Frankel is the Executive in Charge for PBS. At Objective Media Group America, Megan Bidner is Showrunner, Layla Smith and Jilly Pearce are Executive Producers and Alyssa Hastrich is Senior Vice President of Current Series.

Funding for THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE is provided by VPM and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).

 

About VPM
As Virginia’s home for public media, VPM connects nearly 2 million people across Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley to insightful programming in arts and culture, history, science, news and education. VPM operates public television stations VPM PBS, VPM Plus, VPM PBS KIDS, lifestyle channel VPM Create and international program channel VPM WORLD, as well as Richmond NPR station VPM News (88.9 FM) and VPM Music (107.3 FM, 93.1 FM and 88.9-HD2). In the Northern Neck (89.1 FM) and Southside Virginia (90.1 FM), listeners receive a combination of news and music. Audiences can access VPM online at VPM.org and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. 

About OBJECTIVE MEDIA GROUP AMERICA
Objective Media Group America is the U.S. arm of Objective Media Group.  An LA-based All3Media America company, OMG America is led by President, Jilly Pearce in creating and producing original entertainment and reality formats, including “Lingo” (coming soon on CBS), “The Cube” (returning for season 2 on TBS), “Phrogger: Hider in My House” (Lifetime), “12 Dates of Christmas” (HBO Max), “Worst Cooks in America” (The Food Network), “Spring Baking Championship: Easter” (The Food Network) and more. Objective Media Group is headquartered in London and headed up by CEO Layla Smith.

About CPB
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private, nonprofit corporation authorized by Congress in 1967, is the steward of the federal government’s investment in public broadcasting. It helps support the operations of more than 1,500 locally managed and operated public television and radio stations nationwide. CPB is also the largest single source of funding for research, technology and program development for public radio, television, and related online services.  For more information, visit cpb.org, follow us on Twitter @CPBmedia, Facebook and LinkedIn and subscribe for email updates.

About PBS

PBS, with more than 330 member stations, offers all Americans the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and digital content. Each month, PBS reaches over 120 million people through television and 26 million people online, inviting them to experience the worlds of science, history, nature, and public affairs; to hear diverse viewpoints; and to take front row seats to world-class drama and performances. PBS’s broad array of programs has been consistently honored by the industry’s most coveted award competitions. Teachers of children from pre-K through 12th grade turn to PBS for digital content and services that help bring classroom lessons to life. Decades of research confirms that PBS’s premier children’s media service, PBS KIDS, helps children build critical literacy, math, and social-emotional skills, enabling them to find success in school and life. Delivered through member stations, PBS KIDS offers high-quality educational content on TV — including a 24/7 channel — online at pbskids.org, via an array of mobile apps and in communities across America. More information about PBS is available at pbs.org, one of the leading dot-org websites on the internet, or by following PBS on Twitter, Facebook or through our apps for mobile and connected devices. Specific program information and updates for press are available at pbs.org/pressroom or by following PBS Communications on Twitter.

 

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5 Vegan Comfort Food Recipes to Try This Season

5 Vegan Comfort Food Recipes to Try This Season

No matter whether you’re committing to “Veganuary” or only vowing to include extra veggies in your diet regime this 12 months, there is no need to have to sacrifice flavor and comfort and ease. With this in intellect, we turned to vegan blogger Lauren Hartmann for some recipe inspiration. From a hearty bowl of chili to creamy mac and cheese, in this article are 5 vegan comfort and ease meals recipes from Lauren’s cookbook Southern Vegan: Tasty Down-Home Recipes for Your Plant-Primarily based Diet regime. Delight in!

5 Vegan Comfort and ease Food items Recipes

Creamy White Bean Chili

As we hold out for the arrival of spring and warmer climate, we’re all about recipes that will maintain us toasty until finally then — and this creamy white bean chili is confident to do the trick. The recipe phone calls for a creamy sauce built out of white beans and vegetable broth in place of hen or beef broth. Not to mention it is a more healthy different to a classic chili recipe. Click on Below to see the entire white bean chili recipe.

Bowl of creamy white bean chili.

Uncover this creamy white bean chili recipe Right here.

Au Gratin Hash Brown Casserole

Though hash brown casserole is typically considered as a holiday getaway staple, this au gratin version is a delightful food that can be built calendar year-round. The ideal mix of creamy and cheesy, convey a bowl of this casserole to any accumulating for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Lauren recommends topping the dish with crushed cornflakes and chopped scallions or fresh new chives. To see the total recipe, click on Listed here.

Bowl of au gratin hash brown casserole.

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Baked White Mac and Cheese

This baked white mac and cheese is possible to evoke some nostalgia. In her cookbook, Lauren writes, “The cheese sauce is the creamiest, cheesiest, most straightforward sauce I have ever encountered on my vegan journey.” She also tops the dish with crunchy pecans and breadcrumbs. You can come across the recipe Below.

Two bowls of baked white mac and cheese.

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Garlic Wild Mushroom Pot Roast

This recipe was motivated by Lauren’s need to however appreciate a tasty pot roast when embracing a vegan life style. The result is this mouthwatering vegan edition with garlic, mushrooms, and pink wine. It is a very simple and comforting meal that is a breeze to whip up on a chaotic weeknight. Lauren also recommends serving the dish over creamy grits. You can obtain the recipe Right here.

Bowl of garlic wild mushroom pot roast.

You can obtain this garlic wild mushroom pot roast recipe Here.

Gumbo

Complete of scrumptious carbs, this vegan gumbo is sure to satisfy all tastebuds. Featuring Cajun-spiced roasted potatoes and topped with vegan sausage, this helps make for the best comfort and ease meal — especially when the temperature is chilly. To total your meal, Lauren recommends serving the dish above rice. To see the entire recipe, simply click Listed here.

Bowl of vegan gumbo.

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Recipes reprinted with permission from Southern Vegan by Lauren Hartmann. Webpage Avenue Publishing Co. 2020. All photography by Julie Grace and Lauren Hartmann.

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Betty Crocker names top-searched holiday dessert and party platter recipes by state: ‘Baking season’

Betty Crocker names top-searched holiday dessert and party platter recipes by state: ‘Baking season’

Betty Crocker has narrowed down the recipes that garner superior interest about the holiday break season.

The 101-year-previous prepared-created baking combine brand analyzed look for targeted visitors on BettyCrocker.com and identified out which dessert and occasion platter recipes are top picks in every U.S. condition, according to a press launch issued by Common Mills, Betty Crocker’s mum or dad enterprise.

Researchers at Betty Crocker reportedly combed via look for knowledge from Oct 2021 to December 2021, and their findings ended up published on Friday, Dec. 9.

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Dessert recipes were top searches in 40 states, while 10 states and the District of Columbia showed substantial fascination in savory recipes, together with spinach squares, hen orzo soup, turkey sausage cheese balls and macaroni and cheese.

Of the 40 states that searched for Betty Crocker dessert recipes, only two searched for gingerbread dishes.

Betty Crocker's "Baking Season: Top-Searched Recipes by State" infographic reveals which BettyCrocker.com recipes were top searches during the 2021 holiday season. The baking goods company released its findings on Friday, Dec. 9.

Betty Crocker’s “Baking Period: Top rated-Searched Recipes by Point out” infographic reveals which BettyCrocker.com recipes have been best queries through the 2021 holiday getaway period. The baking items firm produced its conclusions on Friday, Dec. 9.
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Virginians reportedly searched for gingerbread with lemon sauce and whipped cream while Washingtonians reportedly searched for gingerbread pancakes.

Sizzling buttered rum, a festive cinnamon and brown sugar cocktail, was a leading search recipe in Arizona and Oregon.

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Cookie recipes were favored in 4 states, like rosettes in Minnesota, cake blend gooey butter cookies in Missouri, peanut butter-chocolate cookies in Nebraska and Italian Christmas cookies in Rhode Island.

Cake recipes conquer out pie recipes as a leading search with 11 states owning searched for the crustless baked very good. 6 states reportedly searched for pie recipes.

Homemade cookies are a popular holiday treat. Surprisingly, only four cookie recipes were top searches in Betty Crocker's "Baking Season: Top-Searched Recipes by State" infographic.

Do-it-yourself cookies are a preferred holiday deal with. Astonishingly, only 4 cookie recipes ended up major queries in Betty Crocker’s “Baking Time: Major-Searched Recipes by Condition” infographic.
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In terms of flavor, 16 states searched for fruit-based desserts, such as apple cider doughnut cake, banana bread, essential lime cupcakes, no-bake lemon icebox pie, peach pie, pineapple upside-down cake, raspberry pretzel salad, strawberry poke cake and streusel-topped pumpkin pie.

Chocolate-based mostly dessert recipes ended up top searches in 6 states, which include Hawaii (Far better-than-nearly-anything cake), Nebraska (peanut butter-chocolate cookies), Nevada (Chocoflan), New Hampshire (Uncomplicated Whoopie Pies), Ohio (Buckeye delights) and Oklahoma (Vintage Texas sheet cake).

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Dessert and occasion platter recipes that experienced superior look for targeted traffic and aren’t customarily seen as getaway dishes include things like Russian tea cakes, almond crescents, bread pudding with bourbon sauce and a Warm and Spicy Chex social gathering mix.

Below are the top rated-searched vacation recipes on BettyCrocker.com.

Prime-searched vacation recipes on BettyCrocker.com

Cakes, pies and other sweet pastries are popular holiday desserts. Home bakers searched for all kinds of dessert recipes on BettyCrocker.com last year, according to Betty Crocker's "Baking Season: Top-Searched Recipes by State" infographic.

Cakes, pies and other sweet pastries are preferred getaway desserts. Home bakers searched for all kinds of dessert recipes on BettyCrocker.com past year, according to Betty Crocker’s “Baking Year: Prime-Searched Recipes by Point out” infographic.
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Alabama: Straightforward crimson velvet cake

Alaska: Russian tea cakes

Arizona: Incredibly hot buttered rum

Arkansas: No-bake lemon icebox pie

California: Streusel-topped pumpkin pie

Colorado: Peach pie

Connecticut: Apple-cider doughnut cake

Delaware: Strawberry pretzel salad

Florida: Cobia with lemon caper sauce

Georgia: Vital lime cupcakes

Hawaii: Much better-than-virtually-just about anything cake

Idaho: Raspberry pretzel salad

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Illinois: Almond crescents

Indiana: Cheese ball

Iowa: Iowa Hawkeyes Black and Gold Salsa

Kansas: Strawberry poke cake

Kentucky: Honey bun cake

Louisiana: Bread pudding with bourbon sauce

Massachusetts: Mom’s spinach cheese squares

Maine: Easy peanut butter frosting

Maryland: Roasted sweet potato pie

Michigan: Cheesy potatoes

Minnesota: Rosettes

Mississippi: No-bake lemon icebox pie

Missouri: Cake mix gooey butter cookies

Montana: Banana bread

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Nebraska: Peanut butter-chocolate cookies

Nevada: Chocoflan

New Hampshire: Easy Whoopie Pies

New Jersey: Rooster orzo soup

New Mexico: Simple pineapple upside-down cake

New York: Ice cream cone cakes

North Carolina: Pineapple lime punch

North Dakota: Ham and scalloped potatoes

Ohio: Buckeye delights

Oklahoma: Classic Texas sheet cake 

Oregon: Incredibly hot buttered rum 

Pennsylvania: Apple dumplings

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Rhode Island: Italian Xmas cookies

South Carolina: Catfish stew

South Dakota: Ham and scalloped potatoes

Tennessee: Turkey sausage cheese balls

Texas: Warm and Spicy Chex bash mix

Utah: Raspberry pretzel salad

Vermont: Most effective apple crisp

Virginia: Gingerbread with lemon sauce and whipped product

Washington: Gingerbread pancakes

West Virginia: First Chex Get together Blend

Wisconsin: Peanut squares

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Wyoming: Two-component pineapple angel foodstuff cake 

Washington, D.C.: Southern baked macaroni and cheese

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10 Kitchen Tools I’m Obsessed With This Christmas Season That Also Make Amazing Gifts

10 Kitchen Tools I’m Obsessed With This Christmas Season That Also Make Amazing Gifts

Hands smeared with butter, flour spraying out of the bowl, I gushed about my electric mixer for a good 10 minutes in a live demo for an audience of two. More specifically, I was trying to convince my close friends I gathered to bake with last weekend that I wasn’t crazy for bringing my own electric beaters (and apron, and baking sheets…) to someone else’s house. So I launched into a passionate show-and-tell (while making cookie dough, of course) about why my electric beaters are superior to theirs.

Here’s the thing. I can get pretty obsessive over the gear, gadgets and tools I love to use most. And with good reason. I’ve spent a lot of time, energy and money over the years upgrading from good-but-basic tools to items I actually love and am convinced make me a better cook. While many terrific kitchen tools I love cost under $25, I also wanted to share my running list of favorite kitchen items that cost a little bit more and are worth every penny. I bought (or was gifted) every one of these tools and I use them weekly, if not daily.

If you’re looking for a kitchen gift for an aspiring or established foodie, these are tried and tested in the crucible of my galley kitchen. Better yet, you might even want to give one of these to yourself. After all, you can never have too many aprons. 

Breville

I had an inexpensive pair of electric beaters that always gave me trouble — ditching it for this Breville Handy Mix Scraper was one of the best decisions I made, especially during this season of abundant baking. This mixer seriously does it all: It comes with whisks, creamer inserts and dough hooks! It has a built-in light so you can see what’s in the bowl! There’s a stopwatch feature so you can see how long you’ve been mixing and a pause button that keeps track of your speed settings and time while you take a break to scrape down the bowl! The cord base can rotate to get out of your way! And it has a convenient storage situation where you can keep all the beater wands!

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Shun

I have lusted after Shun Premier knives for over a decade and finally bought two for my new kitchen: the 8-inch chef’s knife and a 3.5-inch paring knife. Over Black Friday, I added a 7-inch Santoku blade to the mix. I adore the way the rounded handles balance, and the stunning, wavy pattern on the forged blade boasts an edge designed to hold sharpness far longer than average. That’s good for me, because the sound of knife sharpening sets my every tooth, bone and neuron on fire.

Shun Premier knives come in gray and brown wood handle options. The Classic knives are cheaper and also very good (yes, I’ve tried them out, too). But my heart belongs to the Premier line for the way they feel in my hand, and the extra aesthetics on the blade (69 layers of Damascus steel, if you’re wondering). I store them in a drawer with a blade guard case to protect the knife sharpness (and my fingers). Here are other recommended chef’s knives as well.

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I’ve owned an immersion blender for years, but recently upgraded myself to the Braun MultiQuick 7 for its robust design, powerful motor and fun extras, like a mini food processor attachment (like, for making quick work of onions and herbs) and a balloon whisk attachment for quickly whipping or whisking without having to go full-bore with the electric beaters. 

I use this tool constantly, to process soups right in the pan, make salsa in the included beaker, whip cream into soft peaks and make quick work of pulverizing onion without hefting the food processor to the counter. It’s also wonderfully easy to clean and dry, and small and light enough to pull out from the pantry any time I need it. I can’t recommend it enough.

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I may have spoiled myself buying the Google Nest Hub smart speaker display for my kitchen. I have it set up on a riser shelf on my counter, next to a phone stand where I can also keep my phone away from the worst of tea splatters and flying onions. I use the Nest Hub for everyday things like checking the weather as I’m making my morning cuppa and playing music (with song lyrics!) while I cook. I use the two hands-free timers multiple times a day, and look up recipes on the screen (you can follow these step-by-step). 

There’s also an extra function where you can program the Nest Hub to forgo the “OK, Google” or “Hey, Google” wake word when you look at it and start listening to you with just a glance (Google calls this Look and Talk). That’s ultra convenient for saving some time and breath every time you want to ask for unit conversion measures, adding to or canceling a timer and skipping to the next track.

Read our Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) review.

 

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Amazon

Zojirushi has an excellent reputation for countertop appliances that hit the high-water mark. I’ve been beyond happy with my Neuro Fuzzy rice cooker since I bought it earlier this year. My pantry is stuffed with six kinds of rice and at least four other grains I routinely cook up. The settings are easy to use and whether I wash the grains or not, whatever I’m making comes out evenly cooked. Plus, it plays a song when starting and ending a cycle, which is much nicer than a loud beep or buzz.

The Neuro Fuzzy in particular takes up more counter space than the most compact models, and rice can take an hour for a typical cycle of even cooking. But there are lots of settings, including a quick cook mode, and cleanup is easy. (Here are meals you can make in the rice cooker other than rice.)

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Breville

Buying the Breville Smart Oven Pro Toaster Oven (BOV845BSS) was one of my best kitchen decisions. It toasts, it broils, it roasts. And since it has a convection oven function, you can totally skip the separate air fryer — and cook more stuff at once. I love the countdown clock that takes the mystery out of when your food will be done, and I love that I can bake a single batch of cookies or toast walnuts faster than a standard oven, and without having to heat the whole thing first. Plus, the brushed stainless steel body looks pretty great on my countertop.

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Le Creuset dutch ovens are all the rage (I actually really love my Staub Cocotte), but one of the best gifts I ever received was this Le Creuset casserole dish that can go straight from oven to table (to fridge!) while cooking food evenly and looking awesome. I would buy this all over again, and gift it, too. It comes in a range of striking colors, and shockingly cleans easily — with a little soak in soapy hot water and a dirt-cheap pan scraper. I’m the kind of person who excels at ruining dutch ovens with burned-on spots. After a couple years, this dish has remained spot-free, even after roasting dark, sticky stews (yum!).

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A workhorse apron is worth its weight in gold. I’m thankful I finally stumbled on Hedley & Bennett, which makes a seemingly endless supply of thick, sturdy aprons I now can’t fail to miss seeing seemingly any time I walk into a restaurant. If these aprons can handle the stresses of a professional kitchen, they can handle the flying sauces and batter in mine. I bought myself two styles, including a Cookie Monster print that never fails to make my inner child giggle. The apron’s neck loop is adjustable, there are a lot of pockets, and so far the waist straps haven’t gotten scrunched, twisted or mangled in the washer or dryer.  

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I’m not the kind of wine enthusiast who owns a different glass for every varietal — not yet, anyway. Instead, I opt for one all-rounder that will work beautifully no matter which bottle I open, erring on the side of big, bold reds. I’ve been using these “Burgundy” glasses from Schott Zwiesel for years, and my Amazon search history told me I bought them five times, twice for myself and three times as a gift. Yes, I do drink white wine, rose and sparkling out of them (gasp!), and they all taste terrific. Better in my mind to drink from a glass with a too-big bowl than a cramped glass that stifles all that great wine nose.

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If you don’t use an electric kettle yet, drop everything and get yourself one. This indispensable kitchen savior rapidly heats water for tea, coffee and hot chocolate, and it gives you a head start on boiling vats of water for pasta, blanching or anything else you need. I’ve owned and gifted a lot of electric kettles, and most work about the same way. This Zwilling Enfingy Electric Kettle has a sleeker, more sophisticated look and variable temperature controls. I also like that it’s got a cool-touch exterior that won’t burn you when you pick it up. 

There’s no viewing window for water height and you have to feel comfortable with capacitive controls that you press and hold, but these aren’t deal-breakers for me by any means.

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