Among the many blessings of having a German grandma are her recipes. From creamy cucumber-dill salad in the summer to soup in the winter to special desserts year-round, her recipes reflect years of tradition and a grandmother’s love. These German recipes come from our community’s own Omas and include classics like red cabbage, potato salad, sauerbraten, dumplings, cookies, and cakes.
The perfect side dish during the Holidays (or any time for that matter!) all cooked in the air fryer to free up oven space. Make sure you chop the bacon in big enough pieces so it doesn’t fall through the air fryer basket.
You wouldn’t risk ruining your handiest knife, favorite frying pan, or your grandmother’s good china, right? Well, we hate to break it to you, but your dishwasher could do just that — if not after one cycle, then perhaps over time. Here are the kitchen tools, dishes, utensils, and cookware that you’re better off hand-washing.
Adding some freshly shredded cheese to your dinner may seem like an afterthought, but the truth is that your humble box cheese grater has merit that extends beyond a hunk of Parmesan (not that there’s anything wrong with that). You can (and should) utilize your grater to shred all kinds of foods, like ginger root, lemon zest, butter, and even herbs — and thanks to this clever trick, you can do so without making a mess.
The trick? Simply look at your grater from a different angle. Instead of holding your box grater vertically and not exactly knowing how much food you’re grating, turn the tool on its side and grate while it’s lying flat. Since you aren’t holding the grater up, you can use that now-free hand to keep the grater in place and exercise greater control.
I love my blender. It is my most-used small appliance. I worked at the smoothie bar in college, and my family even once owned a frozen yogurt and shake shop, meaning that for years I nearly always had a blender in at least one hand. I am a true believer, a worshiper at the altar of an ultra-smooth mix.
But this essential tool needs to be cared for in order for it to remain useful for years and keep your food safe. Here are some things you should definitely avoid putting in the blender—no matter how powerful your blades are.
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