One of the best parts of inviting you into our kitchen is that I have the opportunity to share with you all of my most favorite things! Wether that be from kitchen appliances to pro chef tips and mom hacks, to our favorite secret ingredients.
I absolutely believe our best resource in the kitchen is each other, so if you have any great tips on how to make life in the kitchen easier reach out and share them with us!
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Best Appliances
Growing up my mom had a Kitchen Aid and I remember it making life in the kitchen so much easier. I was so excited to finally add one of these bad boys to our kitchen appliance arsenal.
No more arm workouts for this girl every time I want to bake! Saving up all that effort for the gym.
Oh what did we ever do without the Instant Pot? Meal times are so much easier on busy days. I love that I can whip out a batch of mashed potatoes in 9 minutes or barbecue wings in 30.
PLUS it is a great no heat option in the dead of summer when we don't need any extra heat in the house.
The most used appliance in our kitchen hands down is our Blendtec Blender. Used at least once if not sometimes two or three times a day we use our blender for EVERYTHING.
We use our blender to make smoothies every morning, chopping and pureeing ingredients for recipes or making batters and sauces.
We love waffles around here and are strong believers in food that is beautiful tastes that much better. And truly who doesn't love a heart shaped waffle?
Check out our favorite Waffle Maker and amp up your next weekend brunch.
Favorite Gadgetry
We use a lot of avocados in our kitchen. Like a lot. This Avocado Slicer has been a game changer. Halving, removing the pit, scooping out and slicing an avocado has never been easier.
This Enameled Cast Iron Lodge Pot has been a fantastic addition to our kitchen. All the benefits of working with cast iron cooking but super easy, simple cleanup!
These decorative Casserole Dishes and Pie Dishes from the Pioneer Woman are a favorite here in the Dashley's Kitchen. Their beautiful designs and colors offer so much to each and every dish.
Secret Ingredients
Some of our favorite ingredients and products we make sure to keep stocked in our kitchen at all times are Better than Boullion broths, Parchment Paper and True Lime and Lemon Powders. We use these time and time again in many of our recipes.
Pro Chef - Mom Hacks
I learn so much from others. In fact some of my best kitchen tricks and shortcuts are ones that have been passed down from my Grandma and Mom.
I love sprinkling in these pieces of wisdom into each recipe. Hopefully you find them helpful too. Here are some of what I would consider the most lifesaving for me.
I don't know if anyone else despises shredding meat like me but with these quick and easy techniques you can Shred Chicken with lightening speed.
Have you ever bought bananas with the intention of NOT eating them? There is nothing more delicious than a fragrant banana baked good.
Sometimes it's hard to wait for bananas to get ripe enough to use, but with a little effort you can Quick Ripen Bananas for an amazing dessert.
Choosing a sweet, delicious watermelon can be rough. With a few simple tricks you can rest assured you will be Picking the Perfect Watermelon all summer long.
Where a lot of baked goods go wrong is not having the right amount of flour. In my favorite cookie recipe I share all you need to know about how to Measure Flour Correctly every time.
Have you ever had leftover rice that needed to be reheated? It is easy to dry out rice, but with a few quick tricks you can enjoy perfectly fluffy Re-Steamed Rice in minutes.