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Anyone tried the Kitchenaid meat grinder attachment?

electroboy — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:03:01 -0800

Has anyone tried grinding turkey using the Kitchenaid meat grinder attachment? Having netted some sweet, sweet Amazon scrip from Coinstar, I'm considering buying the meat grinder attachment for our Kitchenaid mixer.

We don't eat a lot of ground beef, but we do use ground turkey fairly frequently. So my questions are:

Has anyone tried this? Experiences? Suggestions on the white/dark mix so it's not too dry?

How does the Kitchenaid attachment compare to a decent handcrank grinder?

How does a whole turkey break down by weight (bone, skin, white meat, dark meat) percentage-wise? I read something that said 70-30 white/dark, but nothing about the bones. I'm curious how the cost would work out per pound if I break down a whole frozen turkey.

Before I buy a new stand mixer...

cwhitfcd — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:04:31 -0800

Will a Kitchenaid stand mixer work well with small volumes - such as a single egg white?

Blame it on the food network.

sararah — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:57:06 -0800

I want to buy an ice cream maker: Kitchenaid stand mixer attachment versus standalone model? I want to buy an ice cream maker, and I have a Kitchenaid stand mixer, but I'm a little skeptical about the ice cream maker attachment. I'd like opinions on the Kitchenaid attachment versus a standalone model -- I'm considering this Cuisinart basic model or a slightly more deluxe model.

I know they both work on the same essential principle: you freeze the bowl, and the ice cream maker will churn your ingredients to a soft-serve consistency. (I can't afford one that freezes it for you) The Kitchenaid stand mixer bowl seems like it would take up a lot of room in the freezer, whereas a standalone machine would take up more room in my kitchen cupboards/counter. It is a toss-up for me, and I'd like to find out which one works better.

Also if you are a ice cream connoisseur and have any good links or advice, I'd appreciate it! Thanks!

Creative Mixer Applications

exceptinsects — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:57:26 -0800

What is the neatest thing you do (or have done) with your KitchenAid mixer? I, because I have a very very nice boyfriend, am now the proud owner of a bright red Artisan Series KitchenAid stand mixer. Yes, I rule.

In order to fully take advantage of the awesomeness of this gift, I would like to know what your favorite uses are.

Recipes are good; MacGyver-like creative applications are even better! (Preferably those that leave the mixer still usable for food preparation.)