Few things make people as nervous in the kitchen as making pastry dough. This is understandable because it’s easy to get wrong, and you can end up with something tough or soggy, instead of a light and ...

For some home chefs, the tools of the kitchen can unlock a world of possibilities. An immersion hand blender can add significant convenience – and having one is nice but not everyone has one. As ...

Growing up, my mom always kept an immersion blender in our drawer of small kitchen appliances. We only used it to puree mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving — the rest of the year it collected dust. But ...

Q: I recently purchased a stick blender. The mechanism suctions itself to the bottom of the pot and it’s pretty hard to move the thing around. If I tilt it so I can move it around then I get splashed ...

There are times when a food processor or a full-size blender just aren’t right. Some jobs require a bit more finesse—and some people prefer not to transfer various liquids from one vessel to another, ...

What’s the difference between a countertop blender and a hand blender? A good blender is one of the most versatile and convenient kitchen tools available. In addition to smoothies and frozen cocktails ...

A hand blender – also called a stick blender or immersion blender – is a staple kitchen tool for home cooks. Investing in the right one can save you having to fork out for a bulky food processor, and ...