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Mastering Your KitchenAid: Tips for Using the Fresh Prep Slicer/Shredder Attachment

Kim

Welcome back to our blog! Today, we’re diving into another fantastic way to use your KitchenAid mixer, beyond just mixing dough. We’re spotlighting the KitchenAid Fresh Prep Slicer/Shredder attachment—a game-changer for your kitchen prep!

This handy attachment comes with three blades: a slicing blade, a medium shredding blade, and a coarse shredding blade. For this demo, we’ll focus on shredding cheese using the medium shredding blade.

Here’s how you do it:

  1. Set Up: Attach the medium shredding blade to the Fresh Prep attachment. Place a bowl underneath to catch the shredded cheese.
  2. Get Shredding: Turn your mixer to speed number 4 and feed the cheese into the attachment. The 4mm medium shredding blade is perfect for cheese, giving you that nice, consistent shred.
  3. Explore Other Blades: For other tasks, the 6mm coarse shredding blade works wonders on vegetables like cabbage and potatoes. It’s fantastic for shredding potatoes for crispy hash browns. The slicer blade is perfect for slicing cucumbers, zucchini, carrots, squash, etc.
  4. Cleaning Up: All blades are dishwasher safe—just place them on the top rack. For the white attachment piece, we recommend handwashing to keep it in top shape.
  5. Storage Tips: Once you’ve shredded your cheese or veggies, store them in a freezer bag with the date written on it. Keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.

Enjoy using your KitchenAid Fresh Prep Slicer/Shredder attachment for all your shredding and slicing needs. Happy cooking!

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Homemade Hamburger Patties Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide with a KitchenAid Mixer and Burger Press

Kim

Today, we’re diving into a fun and tasty project: making your own hamburger patties using a KitchenAid mixer and a Burger Press. We’re excited to show you how easy it can be to create delicious, homemade patties. Let’s get started!

Ground Beef

First, let’s talk about making your own ground beef. We’ll be using a round roast for this. The KitchenAid Metal Food Grinder Attachment is perfect for this job. Start by cutting the beef into strips; this makes it easier to feed into the grinder. Attach the grinder to your KitchenAid mixer, set it to speed number 4, and feed the beef into the attachment.

Grinding your own beef can actually be more cost-effective in the long run, especially if you catch some good deals at the grocery store. Plus, freshly ground beef often tastes better than pre-packaged options.

Burger Press

Next up is forming those patties. We’re using the Weston Burger Express, which makes 4 ½ inch patties. It also lets you adjust the thickness, from as thin as ¼ pound to as thick as ¾ pound. We prefer ours on the thinner side, so we set the press to ¼ pound.

For the perfect patties, crack 2 eggs into the ground beef. If you are creating a larger batch of meat you may need to add more. The eggs help the patties hold together better when cooking. Season the beef to your taste— we used a salt substitute and pepper, but feel free to add any spices or herbs you like.

Before pressing the patties, place a piece of Weston Hamburger Patty Paper in the press, or cut down some parchment paper to fit. This makes it easier to lift the patties out later. Then, add your seasoned ground beef to the press and use the handle to shape the patties.

Once all your patties are formed, stack them with a piece of parchment paper between each one. This prevents them from sticking together. Place them in a freezer bag and store them in the freezer until you’re ready to cook them.

Conclusion

And that’s it! Making your own hamburger patties is straightforward and rewarding. Enjoy the process and, of course, the delicious results.

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Nostalgic Delight: Reviving the 80s with Our Enhanced Hamburger Helper Rice Oriental Recipe

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Nostalgic Delight: Reviving the 80s with Our Enhanced Hamburger Helper Rice Oriental Recipe

Transport yourself back to the 80s with our revamped Hamburger Helper Rice Oriental recipe – a nod to the discontinued classic that holds a special place in many households. Remember those grocery store aisles where you’d lament, “Why did they get rid of the best one?”

While the internet has many copycat recipes, ours takes a different approach. Instead of adding a personal twist, we’re trying to recreate that authentic, out-of-the-box experience.

In our quest for nostalgia, we revisited and revamped our previous attempt at a copycat recipe. This time, we’re determined to capture the essence of the Hamburger Helper Rice Oriental from our childhood. Feel free to customize it with your favorite veggies and extras. Still, we focus on delivering that familiar flavor of savory yet simple gravy mixed with long-grained rice and ground beef.

Here is what Here’s what you’ll need for the journey down memory lane:

 

Copycat Hamburger Helper Rice Oriental

I have revised this recipe several times to try to make this as much like the original as possible. This is a lower sodium version.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup long grain rice (rinsed)
  • 1 low sodium gravy packet
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 3/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Over medium heat brown ground beef and drain the grease.
  2. Add in ginger, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  3. Mix soy sauce into 2 cups of beef broth. Pour into skillet.
  4. Mix the gravy packet with the remaining 2 cups of beef broth. Whisk until smooth. Pour that into the skillet. Stir and bring to a boil.
  5. Add rice. Reduce heat to low. Stir and cover until liquid is absorbed. Between 20 - 30 mins.
  6. Remove lid and stir. Serve and enjoy!

Get ready to savor the taste of nostalgia with our improved and nostalgic Hamburger Helper Rice Oriental recipe.

Desserts, Recipes

Blackberry Cobbler

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Are you craving a drool-worthy dessert that bursts with the flavors of sweet blackberries? Look no further because this easy blackberry cobbler recipe is here to satisfy your taste buds. Made with juicy blackberries and a buttery topping, this classic dessert is the perfect combination of tart and sweet. It’s a crowd-pleaser that will impress your family and friends at any gathering. Whether enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or straight from the pan, this blackberry cobbler is sure to be a hit. Get ready to indulge in a fruity, comforting dessert that will leave you craving more.

Blackberry Cobbler

Are you craving a drool-worthy dessert that bursts with the flavors of sweet blackberries? Look no further because this easy blackberry cobbler recipe is here to satisfy your taste buds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 1/2 cup servings
Course: Dessert
Calories: 264
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups blackberries
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup reserved for the end of recipe
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 5 tbsp melted butter

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Combine sugar and flour in a mixing bowl.
  3. Add milk and butter, mix well.
  4. Pour into a baking dish.
  5. Add blackberries to the top and sprinkle the reserved sugar over it.
  6. Place in preheated oven for 45 – 50 minutes.
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No Sugar Added Lemon Blueberry Bread

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No Sugar Added Lemon Blueberry Bread

“Satisfy Your Cravings Guilt-Free: The Ultimate No Sugar Added Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe”
Our quest for a guilt-free sweet fix often feels like a culinary adventure in a world where sugar rules. But worry not, because we’ve got the perfect solution: our No Sugar Added Lemon Blueberry Bread recipe. If you’re searching for a healthier way to indulge your sweet tooth, you’re in for a tasty ride.

Imagine your kitchen filled with the irresistible aroma of fresh blueberries and the citrusy scent of lemon as this delicious bread bakes. It’s like a cozy, sunlit morning captured in a loaf, and it’s about to make your day a whole lot sweeter – without the sugar crash.

But this isn’t just another recipe; it’s a salute to mindful eating. It’s proof that ditching refined sugar doesn’t mean saying goodbye to flavor.
So, toss on your apron, fire up the oven, and dive into the world of moist and delicious No Sugar Added Lemon Blueberry Bread!

No Sugar Added Lemon Blueberry Bread

Get ready to have your taste buds blown away by this amazing Lemon Blueberry Bread recipe! It's super easy to make and is drool-worthy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 229
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups All purpose flour or the flour of your choice
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar substitute
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest zest 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour for blueberries
Lemon Glaze
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar substitute
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. In a small bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking powder.
  3. In another mixing bowl, mix together the sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  4. Next add in part of the flour mixture and half of the milk. Mix together and continue until all the flour and milk is added. Do not over mix. Stop mixing as soon as everything is combined.
  5. Rinse off the blueberries. Then toss them in a bowl with 1 tbsp of flour. Coat all the blueberries with flour.
  6. Fold the blueberries into the batter.
  7. Pour batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 55 – 65 minutes. Check at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean then it is done. If not, bake a few more minutes. Remember every oven cooks differently.
  8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool a few minutes before removing from the loaf pan.
  9. Mix all the glaze ingredients together and let it set for a few minutes while the bread cools.
  10. Remove from the loaf pan and pour the glaze over the bread. Enjoy the drool-worthy treat!

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Cornbread Waffles

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Cornbread Waffles

Cornbread Waffles are savory waffles. Simple ingredients are used to make this drool-worthy human treat. Top it with BBQ Chicken or your favorite chili.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 489
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/4 cup Cornmeal
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder optional
  • 1 tsp onion powder optional
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp oil or butter

Equipment

  • Waffle Iron

Method
 

  1. Preheat a waffle iron sprayed with oil to a temperature between 375 – 400 degrees F.
  2. In a mixing bowl combine all the ingredients.
  3. Mix until combined. Do not over mix.
  4. Pour batter onto preheated waffle iron.
  5. Depending on the type of waffle iron used you may need to flip after 3 – 4 minutes. Then cook until steam no longer comes from waffle iron.
  6. With a butter knife go around the edges to make sure the waffle isn't sticking. Remove and butter waffle.
  7. Repeat until all batter is used.
  8. Top with whatever you normally like to eat with cornbread. I topped mine with BBQ chicken. Enjoy!

Notes

If you are cooking for a crowd you can place the waffles in a 200 degree oven on a skillet or wire rack until they are all done. This way the waffles stay warm. 
Main Dishes, Recipes

Honey Garlic Salmon

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Honey Garlic Salmon

This is a quick, healthy, drool-worthy recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Salmon Fillets
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to your heat preference
  • 1/3 cup Raw Honey
  • 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 whole Lemon Sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced

Method
 

  1. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to skillet.
    Heat over medium heat.
  2. Mix together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and pepper flakes.
  3. Salt and pepper salmon fillets.
  4. Once skillet it hot, add in salmon fillets skin side up. It needs to be sizzling hot before adding fish.
  5. Cook for 6 minutes. Then flip to other side. Add another tablespoon of olive oil at this time if needed.
  6. Add in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  7. Pour in sauce. Simmer for 3 – 4 minutes. Baste salmon fillets with sauce.
  8. Top with lemon slices. Serve and enjoy!
Main Dishes, Recipes

Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

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This recipe comes from a Keto Cookbook I own. I have changed a few things but not much. It is a delicious, filling, flavorful, low carb meal. It has 3 carbs per serving.

Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

This recipe was inspired by a recipe I found in a Keto Cookbook. I have changed a few things. It is very flavorful and drool-worthy! It has 3 carbs per serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 445
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups Shredded Chicken
  • 5 oz Sliced Ham
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 6 oz Swiss Cheese Or whatever cheese you prefer
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • 6 oz Cream Cheese
  • 1 tsp White Wine Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish with the shredded chicken.
  3. Top with sliced ham.
  4. In a mixing bowl, add all of the remaining ingredients except Swiss cheese.
  5. Mix until smooth. It should have a spreadable paste texture. If it is too thick add a little chicken broth to smooth it out.
  6. Spread over chicken and ham.
  7. Bake for 35 – 40 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
  9. Serve and enjoy!
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Keto Peach Cobbler

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This recipe is from a Keto Cookbook I own. I’ve changed a few things on the recipe. I am posting the changed recipe below. The original recipe said to cover with foil so the dough doesn’t burn. I am changing that to bake for 15 – 20 minutes until the dough is golden brown and then cover with foil. Also, I add more cinnamon than the original recipe called for. Lastly, I think vanilla extract needs to be added. I’m adding 1 tsp of vanilla extract to the recipe.

Keto Peach Cobbler

This is an easy low carb, no sugar added recipe that is Diabetic friendly. 9 carbs per serving. A serving is 1/3 cup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Calories: 169
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans No sugar added Peaches Can also use frozen or fresh peaches.
  • 3 tbsp Monk Fruit Use whatever sugar substitute you prefer
  • 1/4 tsp Xanthan Gum
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Topping
  • 3/4 cup Finely Ground Almond Flour
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Flour
  • 1/4 cup Monk Fruit Or whatever sugar substitute you prefer
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 1 tsp of butter or coconut oil in a skillet or 9 inch pie plate and place in oven while preheating to melt.
  2. Pour drained peaches into a mixing bowl. Add in monk fruit, vanilla extract, and xanthan gum. Mix well.
  3. Pour peaches into skillet or pie plate. Arrange in a single layer. Set aside.
  4. In a mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients. Almond flour, coconut flour, salt, baking powder, monk fruit, and cinnamon.
  5. Mix in egg, heavy cream, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms. It will have a cookie dough consistency.
  6. Use a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon to dip the dough onto the peaches.
  7. Bake uncovered for 15 – 20 minutes and check. If the dough is golden brown then place foil over to prevent the dough from burning. This should bake a total of 45 minutes on 350 degrees.
  8. Remove from oven and allow to cool about 5 minutes before serving. Serve with sugar free whipped topping or Keto Ice Cream. Those recipes can be found on my YouTube channel.
Main Dishes, Recipes

Low Carb Garlic Pork Chops in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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Low Carb Garlic Pork Chops in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

This is a delicious low carb recipe that takes under 30 minutes to make. This has 7 1/2 carbs per serving.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 574
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Pork Chops Bone-in or boneless – whichever you prefer
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt & pepper
  • 1 1/2 – 2 cups mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tbsp roasted minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Method
 

  1. Pour olive oil in a cast iron skillet and heat over medium heat.
  2. In a small bowl mix together smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt & pepper.
  3. Make sure the pork chops are dry. Then coat both sides with spice mix.
  4. Add the butter to the skillet. Turn heat up to medium high.
  5. Once butter is melted add the pork chops to skillet. Sear the pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side. They should be nice and brown.
  6. Place pork chops on a plate and set aside.
  7. Using the same skillet, add the mushrooms. Cook 3-4 minutes. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the skillet to loosen up any bits of pork chop.
  8. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and parsley to the mushrooms and stir everything together.
  9. Add the chicken broth and cream. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Taste the sauce to see if it needs additional seasoning.
  10. Place the pork chops in the sauce and simmer for 3 more minutes. Sprinkle some parsley flakes on top and enjoy.
  11. This is good served over zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, or mashed cauliflower.