BraveTart's Top 6 Dutch-Style Cocoas for Brownies, Hot Chocolate, and More

Cocoa Love No Images? Click here   BraveTart's Top 6 Dutch-Style Cocoas for Brownies, Hot Chocolate, and More Dutch-style cocoas are alkaline and dark, with a flavor that's earthy and deep. These six brands are guaranteed to please.   Nu Naturals This fair-trade Dutch cocoa falls into the range of 22 to 24% cocoa butter, which is more than twice the fat of most supermarket offerings. While it has a deep chocolate flavor, it isn't as earthy as other brands, allowing some of the cocoa's fruitiness to pull through. Cacao Barry Extra Brute​ Another Dutch cocoa in the 22-to-24% range, Cacao Barry Extra Brute is rich and aromatic. This brand has been Stella's go-to for years; its deep color and richness lend a dark chocolate punch to any recipe. Callebaut CP777​ Made with a blend of beans from West Africa, as well as from Central and South America, Callebaut's CP777 has a well-rounded chocolate flavor that's classic but complex. Bensdorp Royal Dutch​ Bensdorp is a Dutch chocolate company with a 175-year-old tradition to its name. Its "Royal Dutch" style of cocoa uses West Africa–sourced beans that are more darkly alkalized than many other styles, giving it a gorgeously dark color and earthy flavor. See the Rest Right Here     Serious Eats 88 35th St Ste 602 Brooklyn, NY 11232 Click Preferences to control which emails you receive from Serious Eats. Clicking Unsubscribe will remove you from all Serious Eats emails…which would be sad. Preferences  |  Unsubscribe

Quick Gingerbread Cookies for Busy Holiday Bakers

Your Recipe of the Day No Images? Click here Gingerbread Cookies With bold spices and a delicate snap, these gingerbread cookies are the perfect holiday bite, whether served plain and simple or with a thin layer of royal icing to garnish. A pinch of orange zest in the dough helps elevate the aroma of spices, adding to their complexity of flavor. For building a gingerbread house, it's best to start with a sturdier construction-style recipe that can offer more structural integrity. Read More → The Kitchen Essential Fine-Mesh Strainer Leftover dusting flour needn't go to waste. Just sift it using a fine-mesh strainer and use it to roll the second round of dough. Shop Now   Serious Eats 88 35th St Ste 602 Brooklyn, NY 11232 Click Preferences to control which emails you receive from Serious Eats. Clicking Unsubscribe will remove you from all Serious Eats emails…which would be sad. Preferences  |  Unsubscribe

Today's Best Deals: Vitamix, Staub, All-Clad, and Instant Pot

We Scout, You Save No Images? Click here   There Are a Lot of Good Deals Around the Internet Today We are officially mad-dashing trying to find the best gifts for all our friends and family. If you're doing the same, you can check out our gift guide for inspiration. Need an even more curated list? Below are some of our favorite kitchen tools and equipment that are all on sale today. Prices are subject to change, so grab them before they're gone.  Our Favorite Affordable Hand Blender Is 28% Off We've written extensively about why a hand blender is an essential kitchen tool. (Blitz through ice, whip up mayo, purée creamy soups!) The Hamilton Beach hand blender won top marks in our review, garnering the title of our favorite affordable model. Today, it's even more affordable, at $21.74. Save 30% on These All-Clad Fry Pans Kenji has called All-Clad skillets the "cream of the crop." Unfortunately, they're super pricey. Today, you can find these beauties at 30% off, making them just affordable enough for a great kitchen upgrade.   Get 47% off Fresh Herbs Grown in Your Home Having readily accessible fresh herbs is a boon for anyone who loves to cook. That's why the Aerogarden is one of our new favorite things. Just plug it in, add water and seed pods, and soon it'll sprout bunches of parsley, basil, thyme, and more.    Some Staub 4-Quart Cocottes Are Still Under $100 These beautiful Staub cocottes usually retail for closer to $400. But since Black Friday, they've been listed at just under $100. The slightly larger version was one of our picks for the best Dutch oven, but this size is large enough to make winter classics all holiday season long. Get 40% off the WiFi-Enabled Instant Pot Black Friday brought us quite a few discounted Instant Pots, and today we're seeing the WiFi-enabled model back down to that same great price. Use it just like you would an original model for lots of pressure-cooking projects—all controlled from your smartphone.   The Vitamix Is (Just) Under $300 This is one of the lowest prices we've seen for a new Vitamix, a deal that's been carried over from Black Friday. We highly recommend grabbing one at this price ($299.95) before it bounces back up.   Save 20% on the Joule Today, the stainless steel ChefSteps Joule is down to $159 from $199, and the all-white model is even cheaper, at $143. These little circulators are especially handy if you've got limited kitchen-storage space—they'll fit right in a drawer.     Serious Eats 88 35th St Ste 602 Brooklyn, NY 11232 Click Preferences to control which emails you receive from Serious Eats. Clicking Unsubscribe will remove you from all Serious Eats emails…which would be sad. Preferences  |  Unsubscribe