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What’s In and What’s Out for Kitchen Appliances and Recipes...
As the new year begins, kitchen trends are heating up with fresh flavors, innovative gadgets, and evolving lifestyle preferences. At Select Brands, we’ve spent the past year cooking up inspiring content and keeping tabs on what’s sizzling—and what’s fizzling. Here’s your ultimate guide to what’s IN and OUT in 2025 for kitchen appliances and recipes, inspired by our beloved product lineup and some pop culture spice.
Introducing the TRU Countertop Ice Maker: The Ultimate Hosting Game-Changer...
10 Show-Stopping Appetizers for Your New Year’s Eve Celebration
The countdown to a fresh start deserves a celebration as vibrant and memorable as the year ahead. Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering or a lively bash, your appetizers should shine just as brightly as the midnight fireworks. With Select Brands’ lineup of reliable appliances from TRU, Toastmaster, and Babycakes, you can create a variety of crowd-pleasing dishes with minimal mess and maximum wow factor.
Here’s a roundup of 10 impressive party appetizers that are simple to prepare, easy to serve, and guaranteed to impress your guests. Plus, we've paired each recipe with the perfect appliance to make your prep seamless.
Mickey Mouse 3-in-1 Treat Maker: Magical Recipes for Waffles, Donuts,...
Add a sprinkle of Disney magic to your kitchen this season with the newest addition to the Select Brands family of products, the Mickey Mouse 3-in-1 Treat Maker! This versatile appliance is perfect for creating sweet and savory treats for holiday mornings, family brunches, or even themed parties. Featuring three sets of removable nonstick ceramic plates, you can whip up Mickey waffles, donuts and more.
With the rotating action for even browning, dishwasher-safe plates, and thoughtful design touches, this appliance makes breakfast fun and easy for all ages. Let’s dive into some delicious ideas for each plate type! Make sure to read Part 2, where we will share how you can host the most magical Disney themed holiday party!
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Meal, Recipes with Select Brands Appliances: Part...
Part 3: Day-After Thanksgiving Treats – Creative Leftovers & Friendsgiving Ideas
Thanksgiving leftovers are a treasure trove for creative recipes. Here’s how to repurpose your holiday feast with Select Brands appliances, turning classic dishes into new favorites. In Part 3 of our Ultimate Thanksgiving Spread series, you will find a few fun ways to repurpose leftovers, a few new recipes to add to the spread that are easy to make with just a few ingredients and our easy-to-use appliances.
We've also included a bonus section on hosting a Friendsgiving brunch/lunch using leftovers and new fun recipes with our newest Mickey Mouse 3 in 1 Treat Maker & Waffle Iron.
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Meal, Recipes with Select Brands Appliances: Part...
Part 2: The Ultimate Thanksgiving Day Spread – Show-Stopping Dishes
On Thanksgiving Day, you want appliances that can handle the main event. Here’s how to create a memorable spread using Select Brands’ triple slow cookers, air fryer ovens, and skillets. We hope you love these recipes as much as we do! We also included some of our favorite desserts, that can be made on the counter in our appliances, so we can leave space in the oven for the Turkey!
And don't forget to go to part 3 to find all the amazing ways you can repurpose your leftovers for even more show stopping meals for brunch, lunch and more, because who wants to be cooking again the day after Thanksgiving? We know we don't, and our appliances make it easy, with minimal clean up!