9 Surprising Foods Your KitchenAid Mixer Can Make Without Pricey Attachments

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I’ve been an avid cook and baker since childhood and have only heard great things about the KitchenAid stand mixer, but I spent decades believing I didn’t need one. Why purchase a device that costs hundreds of dollars when I have an entire set of kitchen tools, plus my hands, for mixing, whisking and kneading?

But last year, I reached a point of cooking and baking fatigue. And I’ll admit it: I was swayed by watching videos of my favorite chefs and food content creators effortlessly making delicious desserts and more with their KitchenAid mixers. So my partner and I combined our holiday gift cards and purchased a five-quart, tilt-head KitchenAid Artisan Series.

I can admit when I’m wrong, and I was wrong about a KitchenAid stand mixer not being worth the cost — especially because I’ve learned that it’s not just for baking. In fact, there...

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