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Easter Dessert Recipes Made with Your Favorite Kitchen Appliances

Easter Dessert Recipes Made with Your Favorite Kitchen Appliances


Easter is the sweetest excuse to fill your kitchen with pastel colors, springtime flavors, and adorable treats that taste as good as they look. This year, skip the store-bought sweets and let two of our favorite kitchen appliances do the heavy lifting: the beloved Babycakes compact appliance lineup and the versatile TRU 8 Quart Air Fryer.

From tender mini donuts topped with pastel glazes to bite-sized cake pops rolled in sprinkles, and a show-stopping puff pastry bunny straight from the air fryer, every recipe here is designed to bring Easter joy to your countertop. These desserts are perfect for spring brunches, Easter egg hunts, classroom parties, or gifting in a festive treat box.

With pastel hues of mint, blush, lavender, and butter yellow guiding the aesthetic, your Easter dessert spread will look like it came straight from a patisserie window. Let's get baking.

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Why You Will Absolutely Love These Five Genius Potato Snacks

Why You Will Absolutely Love These Five Genius Potato Snacks


Who doesn't love a good potato? From crispy fries to creamy casseroles, this versatile vegetable is a staple in kitchens around the world. And guess what? The month of February gives us not one, but two reasons to celebrate our favorite spud: National Potato Month and National Snack Food Month!

Here at Select Brands, we're taking the celebration to the next level by showing you how to whip up five fantastic potato dishes using the magic of your TRU Air Fryer (available in 4-quart, 6-quart, and 8-quart). Get ready to enjoy healthier, crisper, and incredibly delicious potato snacks and meals that will make your taste buds sing!

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Elevating Your Weeknight Sides for National Brussels Sprouts Day

Elevating Your Weeknight Sides for National Brussels Sprouts Day


If you are looking for the best way to celebrate National Brussels Sprouts Day, you have come to the right place. Easy weeknight vegetable recipes are the secret to maintaining a healthy lifestyle without spending hours standing over a hot stove. Many people struggle to find the perfect texture for these miniature cabbages, but utilizing modern technology like the air fryer and toaster oven changes the game entirely. By focusing on high-heat circulation and efficient space, you can transform a bitter vegetable into a caramelized treat that even the pickiest eaters will enjoy.

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Step by Step Holiday Cooking Guide for Christmas Gatherings

Step by Step Holiday Cooking Guide for Christmas Gatherings


Christmas gatherings bring family, friends, and full kitchens together. Planning a holiday menu can feel overwhelming when multiple dishes, desserts, and appetizers all compete for oven space. A step by step holiday cooking guide paired with the right kitchen appliances helps simplify the process and keeps everything running smoothly.

This Christmas cooking guide highlights festive dishes designed for entertaining, using Select Brands appliances that handle everything from slow cooked mains to crowd pleasing desserts. These recipes focus on comfort, efficiency, and presentation so you can spend less time managing the kitchen and more time enjoying the season.

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The Ultimate Thanksgiving Meal, Recipes with Select Brands Appliances: Part 3 - Leftovers for Brunch

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.

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The Ultimate Thanksgiving Meal, Recipes with Select Brands Appliances: Part 1 - Prep

The Ultimate Thanksgiving Meal, Recipes with Select Brands Appliances: Part...


The Ultimate Thanksgiving Meal, Recipes with Select Brands Appliances: 3 Part Series, Prep, Cook, Repurpose, & Enjoy!

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and it's time to get creative with your holiday menu! Whether you're preparing marinades, cooking a delicious spread, or whipping up comforting leftovers, Select Brands appliances have got you covered.

From the versatility of slow cookers to convenience of air fryers, these appliances will make your Thanksgiving prep easier, tastier, and more fun. Here’s a complete guide to Thanksgiving recipes using Select Brands products, broken down into three essential parts: prep, day-of cooking, and post-Thanksgiving treats, repurposing all those awesome recipes into even more delicious leftovers.

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