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Grilled Shrimp & Herbed Feta Rice Bowl

Monday, April 29, 2019 at 2:55 pm by

This yummy meal is quick, simple and easy to prepare. The shrimp cooks quickly, and the basmati is easy to make in a rice cooker. Just add the rice, broth and salt and it will beep when it’s done. Delicious rice has never been easier. When the rice cooker is finished, stir in some of the tomatoes, feta and oregano to create a Mediterranean style base.

Grilled Shrimp with Herbed Feta and Basmati Rice from Everyday Good Thinking, the official blog of @HamiltonBeach

Grilled shrimp is one of our favorite summertime treats, but there’s no reason we can’t enjoy it in January with an indoor searing grill. Shrimp does well on the grill because it cooks rapidly at high temperatures. We grilled our shrimp on kebab sticks, but you can use a grill basket or foil if you prefer. Make sure the grill is very, very hot before placing shrimp on the grates, so it cooks quickly and gets perfect grill marks. To present the dish, you can simply lay a kebab over the bowl or you can slide the shrimp off and serve it over the rice.

 

Grilled Shrimp with Herbed Feta and Basmati Rice from Everyday Good Thinking, the official blog of @HamiltonBeach

Fresh oregano makes an aromatic garnish, and the lime wedges add a pop of bright flavor to the meal. We especially like to squeeze lime juice directly over the shrimp to bring out its flavor. Eat leftovers the next day in the form of a cool, refreshing salad – just mix any remaining shrimp into the leftover rice and refrigerate in an airtight container. The next day, you’ll notice even more oregano flavor in the rice. We love this dish for its ease and bright flavours, but also because it’s healthy while feeling hearty.

Grilled Shrimp with Herbed Feta and Basmati Rice from Everyday Good Thinking, the official blog of @HamiltonBeach

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PB&J Breakfast Bowl

Monday, April 1, 2019 at 8:14 am by

Whether you overslept the alarm, the dog woke you up extra early (because who needs sleep?), or someone can’t find the car keys, there’s always something keeping the morning from going smoothly – no matter how hard you try.

PB&J Oatmeal Bowl

While you can’t control most of the morning’s mishaps, you can make sure the kiddos are well fed before they sit down at their desk. This PB&J breakfast bowl will stick to their bones (no teacher wants to see their hangry side) and get them through until lunchtime. While your kids may cringe at the word “oatmeal,” the Test Kitchen added some of their favorite flavors and toppings to make it kid-tested AND kid-approved.

PB&J Oatmeal Bowl

In your Hamilton Beach® rice cooker, combine water, oatmeal, salt, and cinnamon. Cover the rice cooker and set it to Hot Cereal or Heat/Simmer for 25 minutes. The rice cooker is a great tool for morning meal prep. Instead of attending to oatmeal on the stovetop, you can put all the ingredients in the rice cooker and walk away.

When the oatmeal is finished cooking, transfer to the kid’s favorite breakfast bowls and top with peanut butter and grape jelly (strawberry would be yummy too). Add some fun toppings like sliced banana, grapes, raisins, or cinnamon for even more flavor.

PB&J Oatmeal Bowl

Serve this breakfast bowl with a glass of ice-cold milk and take a breather. Because before you know it, it’s time to funnel them out the door to the car or bus.

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  1. In rice cooker pot, combine water, oatmeal, salt and cinnamon.
  2. Cover and set rice cooker on Hot Cereal or Heat/Simmer setting for 25 minutes.
  3. Stir oatmeal and spoon into bowls. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon peanut butter and ½ tablespoon grape jelly, banana slices and grapes.
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Rice Cooker Steamed Dumplings

Friday, May 4, 2018 at 12:35 pm by

Have you ever thought of making homemade dumplings? Our Test Kitchen wanted to experiment and they found that using some of our favourite Hamilton Beach appliances can help making steamed pork dumplings at home a breeze.

To make a delicious dumpling, you have to start with a delicious filling. This is where your Hamilton Beach® food processor comes in handy. Using a food processor fitted with the chopping/mixing blade (running), add cabbage, green onions, garlic, jalapeño, ginger, and cilantro through the food shoot until the cabbage is minced.

Steamed Pork Dumplings in a Rice Cooker

Then add pork, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper to the food processor and PULSE a few until the filling combines. You’ll use the paste-like mixture to fill the wonton wrappers.

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Now it’s time to assemble the dumplings. Place one wonton wrapper on a cutting board and add 1 ½ teaspoon of the pork filling into the center of the wrapper.

Steamed Pork Dumplings in a Rice Cooker

Using a little bit of water, wet your finger or a small pastry brush, then moisten the edges of the wrapper.

To form the dumpling, bring all four edges of the wrapper up to form and point then pinch the sides together to secure the filling. They will look like little edible pouches.

Steamed Pork Dumplings in a Rice Cooker

Once the dumplings are made, add water to your rice cooker cooking pot. Place the dumplings (in a single layer) in your rice cooker basket and close the lid. Steam the dumplings for about 30 minutes on the STEAM COOK setting until the pork is fully cooked.

Steamed Pork Dumplings in a Rice Cooker

Serve these dumplings with a delicious homemade dipping sauce or with your favorite chili or hoisin sauce.

Whether you are serving them alongside your favorite fried rice and ramen noodle soup for a homemade Asian feast or by themselves, these dumplings are flavor-packed pork pockets you’ll want to make over and over again.

Steamed Pork Dumplings in a Rice Cooker

Have leftover filling? Use it to make homemade egg rolls or meatballs later in the week.

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Meal Prep: Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowls

Friday, April 27, 2018 at 11:47 am by

Meal prep is all the rage. Making time for meal prep might seem a little intimidating, but with these Test Kitchen tips, it’s easy to turn meal prep from a headache into a habit. Whether you have your #MealPrepSunday routine down or are simply sick of grabbing canned soup or going out to eat on your lunch break, Mediterranean chicken quinoa bowls are a delicious meal you can easily prep for the week ahead.

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The Test Kitchen originally developed mediterranean chicken quinoa bowls as a recipe option for using leftover chicken. We included the bowls in a group of meal planning recipes to make using our slow cooker basic shredded chicken. Instead of portioning the chicken out for three separate dinners during the week, use it to help prep your lunches.

Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl Meal Prep

To make meal prep a breeze, do your cooking over the weekend so your meals are ready and waiting when the busy work week starts.

Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl Meal Prep

Slow cookers and rice cookers are great meal prep tools. We used both to help prepare the chicken quinoa bowls. Over the weekend, make basic shredded chicken in your Hamilton Beach® slow cooker and quinoa (brown rice would also be delicious in these bowls) in your Hamilton Beach® rice cooker.

Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl Meal Prep

Once the chicken and quinoa are cooked, you’re ready to assemble the bowls for the week. We filled five to-go containers (any containers that seal will work), with shredded chicken, quinoa, and a variety of Mediterranean ingredients. Chickpeas, ripe tomatoes, feta cheese, artichokes, cucumbers, and olives add tons of flavor and color to your weekday lunches.

Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl Meal Prep

We topped the bowls with a creamy greek dressing. You can easily whip up a homemade dressing in your Hamilton Beach® single-serve blender (another helpful meal prep tool) or use your favorite store-bought variety. Pour your dressing of choice into mini to-go containers (you can buy them online or at the grocery store). They fit perfectly on top of the other ingredients so you can seal the salad and the dressing in the same container.

Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl Meal Prep

Say goodbye to sad desk lunch and hello to bright, fresh Mediterranean chicken quinoa bowls. For the full recipe, click here. 



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Slow Cooker Cajun Gumbo

Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 12:40 pm by

If you’re celebrating Mardi Gras, you have to put this slow cooker cajun gumbo on your Fat Tuesday menu. Not only is gumbo a staple stew of the bayou, it’s also a classic southern comfort food dish you can serve throughout the winter.

Slow Cooker Gumbo

This recipe is packed with meat, vegetables, and seafood and comes together with the help of you Hamilton Beach® slow cooker and rice cooker.

First, you’ll need to make a roux. The roux will act as a thickening agent and add a rich flavor (and colour) to the gumbo. In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil and add flour to make the roux. Whisking constantly, cook the roux until it turns a chocolate brown color. This should take about 15 minutes.

Slow Cooker Gumbo

When the roux is finished, add celery, peppers, and onions to the skillet and cook for a couple of minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes, then transfer to the slow cooker crock.

Slow Cooker Gumbo

Add chicken broth, tomatoes, creole seasoning, chicken, sausage, and okra to the slow cooker crock. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 ½ to 4 hours or LOW for 6 ½ to 7 hours. At the end of the cooking cycle, stir in shrimp and cook until they are just cooked through (about 20 minutes).

Slow Cooker Gumbo

While the gumbo cooks, use your Hamilton Beach® rice cooker to make white rice. You can serve the gumbo over rice or use an ice cream scoop and serve with a “dollop” of rice on top and some fresh herbs for a nice presentation.

Slow Cooker Gumbo

The flavours in this gumbo will transport you to Bourbon Street for the night. The andouille sausage adds a cajun kick while the okra and fresh shrimp speak to classic New Orleans cuisine. All this stew needs is a dash of Louisiana hot sauce and a piece of crispy French bread. Cheers to Carnival.

Slow Cooker Gumbo

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  1. In a medium skillet over medium, heat oil and add flour to make a roux. Whisking constantly, cook roux until it turns a chocolate brown color. Lower heat as necessary to keep from burning. This will take about 15 minutes.
  2. Stir in celery, green pepper and onion. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook another 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to slow cooker crock.
  3. Add chicken broth, tomatoes, Creole seasoning, chicken, sausage and okra to slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 ½ to 4 hours or LOW for 6 ½ to 7 hours. Stir in shrimp. Cook just until shrimp is cooked through.
  5. Serve over rice.
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