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New Toy. Now What?

KaySD — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 22:53:04 GMT

I just got a baby KitchenAid mixer--my first on a long life! I don't particularly

like sweets, but would love to hear some of your good recipes for other things. No attachments, just the mixer to play with! Thanks!

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QVCkitty1 — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 23:33:51 GMT

I'm so sorry, but I wracked my brain, and even though I've had my mixer since 1980, I can't think of a single non- dessert item that I made with it.

Re: New Toy. Now What?

fthunt — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 23:37:51 GMT

Too funny - I've fallen for objects that were just too cute to not own. LOL I'm here thinking what you can make because I also am not a big sweet eater. Hmmm Banana bread - pound cake - pizza dough - rolls - mashed potatoes. When in doubt I go to Google for ideas and they have lots to offer. Have fun!

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fthunt — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 23:41:45 GMT

and more............muffins - - corn & blueberry muffins - anything with oatmeal is good for us - - breadpudding - and I'm still thinking!!!

Re: New Toy. Now What?

summerwind — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 01:14:46 GMT

I bought mine in 1985 to make bread in, when my wrists gave out. It's ideal for that!

Also good for mixing meatloaf (gently).

Attachments for slicing and grating cheese are indispensable, or were for me, and grinding meat.

My son has it now. But he lives 3 blocks away, so we share. Have fun with it!

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denisemb — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 03:08:17 GMT

Besides the aforementioned mashed potatoes and meatloaf, Ive used my full-sized to shred cooked chicken and pork for bar-b-que. Learned this tip on Pinterest.

Use the regular flat mixer blade on a low speed.

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SharkE — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 03:16:42 GMT

Buy some of those cheap bags of cornbread mix, brownie mix at walmart, muffin mix, etc.

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BirdieGal — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 03:37:27 GMT

Mixing heavy cookie dough such as chocolate chip cookies. I always use my Kitchenaid for that.

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faeriemoon — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 12:58:19 GMT

What's a "baby" KitchenAid mixer?

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froggy — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 14:59:48 GMT

@faeriemoon wrote:
What's a "baby" KitchenAid mixer?

I think it's the new 3.5 qt size. I bought it also (it's so cute!) because my 7 qt size is perfect for large batches of yeast dough but too big just for a cake mix or some whipped cream. The small one is great for those items and easier to clean and move around.

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KaySD — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 06:42:39 GMT

I got the Artisan "mini," which is 3.5 quarts. I made a gluten free espresso bundt cake today--the first cake I've baked in probably 20 years! The mini makes a half recipe, which is perfect for my small bundt pan.

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KaySD — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 06:44:20 GMT

The mini can even whip a single egg to peaks! The bigger mixers don't do really small quantities well. My mini is so easy to pick up and move, too. I got a matte white finish, like whipped cream. Adorbs.

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KaySD — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 06:46:04 GMT

Thanks to all for your ideas! I will definitely do the meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Tomorrow I'm trying gluten free scones with no sugar added--just a bit of apple reduction. Luckily, I don't know enough about baking to know what I can't do!!

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okaywitheasypay — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:43:14 GMT

@KaySDCongratulations ! Have fun.

If the baby one had been around when I purchased one , it probably would have been my choice. Less counter space used. I bought the lift up one with a ss bowl (which I do like as I would most likely break a glass one. ( clumsy) I find it great for large batches but as a household of 2 don't always need that. But I love it.

For non-dessert items I agree with poster that mentioned pulled pork and mashed potatoes. The latter I make big batches after pc then freeze in small batches so I am not tempted to use instant which are so loaded with preservatives.

One advantage I think with a KA is so many of the attachments can replace other appliances ( although they are high $$s) & conserve countertop/storing real estate. I was thinking about this when shopping to buy thier spiralizer (which I did) . I am hoping it will be a good quality and worth the money as compared to the little gadgets I purchased for this and found they were less than for acutal use.

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KaySD — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 22:46:05 GMT

I got my baby KA for under $250, which is reasonable compared to the bigger models. I've made a few things with it now, and I really love it. Of course, I've never had a stand mixer at all before, so it's not just an upgrade but a whole new addition to my capabilities. Mashed potatoes by hand are a lot of work. Creaming butter and suger--forget about it. I just didn't do things like that! Now I'm thinking of making butter out of cream. Anybody ever do that?

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jaxs mom — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 13:32:42 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
I'm so sorry, but I wracked my brain, and even though I've had my mixer since 1980, I can't think of a single non- dessert item that I made with it.

Me either. I mean, bread but I actually use a different mixer that's more heavy duty for bread making.

My mom makes mashed potatoes in hers but frankly I hate them blended in a mixer and if you use russets they're prone to getting gummy. So I don't recommend.

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jaxs mom — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 13:35:49 GMT

@froggy wrote:
@faeriemoon wrote:
What's a "baby" KitchenAid mixer?
I think it's the new 3.5 qt size. I bought it also (it's so cute!) because my 7 qt size is perfect for large batches of yeast dough but too big just for a cake mix or some whipped cream. The small one is great for those items and easier to clean and move around.

You can use the 3.5 qt bowl with the full size tilt head models, I have one for my Artisan. Not sure if they make them for the lift mixers or not. I rarely use that bowl though, because it's too low and flared that you can't fill it much or things go flying out.

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jaxs mom — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 13:38:06 GMT

@KaySD wrote:
I got my baby KA for under $250, which is reasonable compared to the bigger models. I've made a few things with it now, and I really love it. Of course, I've never had a stand mixer at all before, so it's not just an upgrade but a whole new addition to my capabilities. Mashed potatoes by hand are a lot of work. Creaming butter and suger--forget about it. I just didn't do things like that! Now I'm thinking of making butter out of cream. Anybody ever do that?

I have, but not in my KA mixer. It'd faster and easier in a food processor or Vitamix.

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Fressa — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 17:30:12 GMT

Here are a few non sweet items that I use my Kitchenaid mixer for;

Mashed potatoes

mixing meatloaf /meatballs

kneeding dough

mixing fillings for perogies, calzones, eggroles

babyfood---

applesauce

stuffing

Hope this gets you started.