A handheld blender is a magic wand for your kitchen, useful for puréeing soups, emulsifying sauces, and whipping up smoothies An immersion blender's compact size and versatility make it a handy tool.

We tested more than a dozen immersion blenders to find the best of the bunch Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Christa Glennie is a contributor to Buy Side and food and cooking expert.

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Bread crumbs are a versatile and delicious ingredient to have on hand in your kitchen, and homemade bread crumbs beat the flavor and nutritional content of store-bought varieties. Plus, it saves you ...