KitchenAid Australia

No matter how much you love cooking and being in the kitchen, there are likely times you wish you could be in and out a little bit quicker. Especially on weeknights when you have to cook for the family and then get ready for the morning, any time saving is worth it. Want to upgrade your kitchen to make your cooking and meal preparation more efficient? Here are a few simple organisation tips that can enable you to do more while saving you time. toasters 1. Close the Distance with Storage One of the most significant ways to cut down on time in the kitchen is to strategically store things like cutting boards and dishes closest to where you’ll need them most. For example, storing your dishes in the cupboard above the dishwasher makes it quicker to unload the dishwasher. Placing your cutting boards near your knives, and your pots and pans by your stove can cut down on more time than you might expect.  2. Create Zones Just like in a professional kitchen, every pa...

Is there any greater feeling than making a delicious three-course meal for a house or kitchen full of friends and family? In the eyes of an at-home chef, there isn’t. While you might have the appetizer and entrée planned out, dessert can be a tricky one. You want it to wow your guests and finish off your dinner in the best way possible. Need some ideas for impressive and deceptively simple desserts? Here are a few options.  Milk Chocolate Salted Caramel Macarons Macarons are an enigma for some at-home chefs because of their delicate nature. If you have a bit of confidence and one of the best stand mixers in the game, you can accomplish amazing results. Forewarning as these can be a bit time-intensive, but the dedication to the details is what makes these worth it.  White Chocolate Peppermint Pots De Crème Pots de crème is a French-inspired chocolate custard that is velvety smooth and rich in flavour. Using your blender, you simply have to pulse the ing...

How often do you replace your benchtop appliances? Essentials like toasters, food processors, microwaves, and more tend to last for years if not decades when they’re of high quality, but many cooks don’t upgrade them when they should. You might assume that since they do a “good enough” job there’s no reason to replace them. But even the simplest advancements like a new electric kettle offers functionality, style, and convenience an old one can’t quite match.  Replacing appliances can be a big project, so whether you’re doing it a piece at a time or all at once, make a list of priorities. Here is a quick guide to help. You Need Consistent Results Sometimes just close enough doesn’t quite cut it. If you can’t seem to dial in your toaster to produce the perfect golden-brown shade, or your food processor loves to change its pulse speed depending on the day, you know the frustration. Part of the secret to elevating your kitchen skills is having dependable applia...

It seems like there’s always a new kitchen appliance or accessory coming out. Whether it claims you can make gooier brownies, poach eggs more easily, or quickly prepare ice cream at home, there’s a seemingly endless assortment of specialised kitchen tools. While many of these tools may work, if you’re strapped for space or just want to have a little less cluttering your benchtop, you might prefer investing in a range of versatile tools instead that can carry out several tasks. And, as most professional or at-home chefs will tell you, you can accomplish practically any recipe with only a few tools. Here are three benchtop appliances that are so versatile and effective, you’ll likely never need much else to make a delicious meal, dessert, or drink. High-Powered, Reliable Blender Did you know that you can use a blender for more than just your post-workout shakes? From smoothies and shakes to juices and cocktails, a good blender can help you make an endless variety of drinks. The ble...

In the modern workplace, you might find that people typically bring the same lunch every day, if they choose to not eat out during the break. If you want to mix it up a bit, you can skip the ordinary and put your culinary skills to the test with delicious lunch meals. All it requires is a little extra planning and prep, and you’ll thank yourself all week long. Here are a couple of recipes to try making ahead of time that are sure to impress your coworkers and are great reheated the next day for lunch. Homemade Chicken Nuggets While your coworkers might hit the drive-thru for their nuggets, you can make them easily at home, and they taste even better. You can chop chicken breasts into pieces, then mix the batter using your handy food processor , before frying them up in a saucepan or wok. It doesn’t take long to achieve that crisp, golden-brown crust. Make your own simple sauce for dipping, and you’ll have a savoury treat that is perfect for munching on at your desk on busy work...

These days, it seems that you can buy practically anything premade at the grocery store. While you enjoy spending time in the kitchen and exploring new recipes, there are some ingredients and foods that we all seem to buy premade. But what if you could make even basic fridge and pantry essentials 100% from scratch? It's entirely possible with the right tools and some time spent doing what you love—creating in the kitchen. Whether you want to save money, want to eat healthier, or just want to challenge yourself, here are a few foods to try making from scratch. Pesto You can buy jarred pesto at the grocery store, but making it fresh is a flavour experience like no other. Pesto goes great with some homemade pasta, and all you need is a food processor and a few simple ingredients to whip it up in only a couple of minutes. Simply combine your fresh basil with parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, salt, and pepper. After a few pulses, you'll have creamy pesto that cos...