The Kitchen Explorers Blog
Buying advice, how-tos and head-to-head comparisons to help you choose with confidence.
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Recipes
Easy Blender Smoothie Recipes to Start With
Six reliable smoothie recipes that work in any countertop blender, with the ratios and order of ingredients that make blending quick and mess-free.
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Cooking Tips
Can You Put Hot Liquids in a Blender?
Yes, you can blend hot liquids, but only if you follow a few simple steps to prevent pressure buildup and burns.
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Buying & Cost
Do Blenders Use a Lot of Electricity?
Most household blenders draw between 300 and 1800 watts, but the cost to run one is far smaller than you probably expect.
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Troubleshooting
Why Does My Blender Leak From the Bottom?
Bottom leaks on a blender almost always trace back to one of three things: a worn rubber gasket, a loose blade assembly, or a jar that is too full.
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How-To
How to Clean a Blender in Under a Minute
The self-clean trick works on almost any countertop blender and takes about as long as rinsing a glass.
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Recipes
How to Make Nut Butter in a Blender
A high-powered countertop blender can turn a cup of roasted nuts into fresh, preservative-free nut butter in about five minutes.
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Recipes
Best Soups to Make With an Immersion Blender
An immersion blender turns a pot of cooked vegetables or legumes into velvety soup in about thirty seconds, with no countertop blender, no hot-liquid transfers, and no extra dishes.
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How-To
How to Blend Soup Without Splattering
A few simple habits, like submerging the blade fully and tilting the pot, keep hot soup in the pot and off your walls.
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Cooking Tips
Immersion Blender vs Whisk for Whipped Cream
Both tools can whip cream, but they behave very differently. Here is when each one earns its place on the counter.
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Troubleshooting
Why Is My Immersion Blender Splattering?
Splattering from an immersion blender almost always comes down to one of a handful of fixable technique or equipment mistakes.
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Cooking Tips
Food Processor Uses Beyond Chopping
A food processor can handle dough, spreads, sliced vegetables, shredded cheese, and more, making it one of the most versatile appliances you can keep on the counter.
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How-To
Can a Food Processor Make Dough?
A food processor can mix and knead most doughs in under two minutes, but the technique and motor power matter.
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Troubleshooting
Why Is My Food Processor Leaking Liquid?
A puddle under your food processor is almost always caused by one of a handful of fixable problems. Here is how to track down the source and stop it.
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Buying & Cost
Food Processor Blades and Discs Explained
Every food processor ships with at least a few attachments, and knowing which one to reach for makes the difference between great results and a frustrating mess.
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How-To
How to Shred Cheese in a Food Processor
A shredding disc and a few simple steps turn your food processor into the fastest cheese shredder in your kitchen.
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Cooking Tips
The Best Vegetables for a Slow Juicer
Masticating juicers shine with certain vegetables, and knowing which ones to reach for first will save you time and stretch every produce dollar.
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How-To
How to Get More Juice From a Masticating Juicer
A few straightforward prep and technique adjustments can meaningfully increase the yield you get from your slow juicer.
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Recipes
Can You Make Nut Milk in a Masticating Juicer?
Masticating juicers are surprisingly well-suited to making nut milk at home, and the process is simpler than most people expect.
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Cooking Tips
What to Do With Leftover Juicer Pulp
Juicer pulp is packed with fiber and flavor. Here is how to put it to work instead of sending it straight to the trash.
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Recipes
Best Single-Serve Smoothie Ideas for Your Personal Blender
Personal blenders are at their best when you need one cup fast, and these smoothie ideas cover breakfast, post-workout fuel, and everyday snacking.
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Cooking Tips
Can You Crush Ice in a Personal Blender?
Some personal blenders handle ice just fine, but the wrong one will stall, strip its blades, or void its warranty.
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Troubleshooting
Why Is My Personal Blender Not Blending?
Most personal blender problems come down to a handful of fixable issues, from overloaded cups to dull blades and motor overheating.
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How-To
How to Get the Most Juice From Citrus
A few quick prep steps before you juice can noticeably increase how much liquid you get from every piece of fruit.
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Buying & Cost
Is an Electric Citrus Juicer Worth It?
For anyone who squeezes citrus more than occasionally, an electric juicer can pay for itself in time and effort within the first few weeks.
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How-To
How to Store Fresh-Squeezed Juice the Right Way
A few simple storage habits keep your freshly squeezed citrus juice tasting bright for days instead of hours.
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Cooking Tips
The Best Fruits for a Centrifugal Juicer
Centrifugal juicers shine with certain fruits and struggle with others, so knowing which to reach for means more juice and less wasted produce.
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How-To
How to Reduce Foam When Juicing
Foam is a natural byproduct of centrifugal juicing, but a few simple habits can keep it to a minimum so you get more juice and less froth in every glass.
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Buying & Cost
Is Centrifugal Juice Less Healthy Than Slow-Pressed?
The short answer is: a little, but probably not enough to matter for most people. Here is what the science actually shows.
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