Don’t let the internet fool you, there isn’t a formula for creating the perfect wedding registry, it all depends on who you are as a couple. How long have you been together? What pieces do you already have? What pieces have you both always wanted but never splurged on? And…most importantly, what kind of couple are you? Luckily, Cuisinart® has something for everyone in their collection.
You and your SO love having people over–your hand is the first one up to volunteer to host any event. Whether you are throwing a Super Bowl party or a casual game night among friends you want to make sure that you spend that quality time with the people you love and not hunkered down in the kitchen.
To start, prep your hors d’oeuvres in the Cuisinart® Digital Airfryer Toaster Oven – no matter what you’re cooking up, this thing has got you covered. With 7 different cooking options, a wide temperature range, and a nonstick interior…getting dinner party-ready has never been so easy! You can even buy something premade and give your dish that fresh out of the oven feel without all the hassle. In just ten minutes, you have an appetizer that will impress your guests! Pair your hot hors d’oeuvres with a cheese plate and you’re golden!
What’s a dinner party without a little wine? Anyone can put a bottle or two on the counter…turn your drinks into an activity by popping six of your favorite bottles into your Cuisinart® Private Reserve® Wine Cellar and let your guests make their own wine flight! The Wine Cellar stores up to 8 reds, whites and champagnes at their ideal temperature – so no matter their preference, you can guarantee a satisfied sip for every one of your guests!
Dinner parties are the perfect time to break out your Cuisinart® 6-Quart 3-in-1 Cook Central® Multicooker! You can sauté the vegetables and meat right in the Multicooker (instead of dirtying another pan!) and then let it slow cook throughout the day. When it’s done, simply flick on the keep warm feature–your main course stays hot and ready for your guests and the house smells amazing! It’s non-stick and dishwasher safe which makes cleanup super easy.
Pro Tip: Cut down on prep time by using your Cuisinart® Custom 14™ 14 Cup Food Processor to do the chopping. The large capacity bowl makes easy work of even the biggest servings so whether you’re cooking for your family or a whole dinner party, this baby can do it all!
Spice things up for dessert by breaking out your Cuisinart® Round Classic Waffle Maker. Prep some simple cake batter and cook it like you would a waffle. It even notifies you when the waffle is done so no more scrapping the first round, each waffle will come out as perfect as the next! Melt some chocolate and set out some toppings for your guests to dip the waffles in. This hot treat is simple to make and sure to be a hit!
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Maybe you’re the type of couple that prefers to stay-in and turn dinner at home into a date night (aren’t we all right now?). After a long work week the key to unwinding together while cooking is to let your equipment do the work for you!
Start with something simple like bruschetta–simply slice a baguette and pop it in the Cuisinart® Digital AirFryer Toaster Oven to crisp the bread. In minutes you have a light appetizer to munch on while you prep the rest of the meal.
For dinner, opt for a protein as the star of the meal, something quick and easy like salmon. Simply season it and throw it on your Cuisinart® Chef’s Classic™ Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Grill Pan with a drizzle of olive oil. When you’re done with the salmon, use that same pan to grill some asparagus–no need to wash it in-between, the more the flavor transfers, the better! For your carb go with something rich and decadent like risotto. With your Cuisinart® Chef’s Classic™ Enameled Cast Iron Cookware, you can cook the risotto down in the oven and then finish it on the stovetop all in one pot! These pieces are available in two chic colors and double as elegant serving dishes (SCORE, two less things to wash!)
Don’t forget dessert! Go for a classic like chocolate chip cookies. You can prep your dough in your Cuisinart® Stand Mixer (a must-have for any wedding registry!) which does all the hard work for you so you and your SO can sip your wine in between adding ingredients. With some specialty accessories, the stand mixer can also be used as a pasta roller and cutter, pasta extruder, meat grinder, frozen dessert maker, and spiralizer–meaning you get all these options without having to dedicate valuable counter space to another appliance! Roll the dough into balls and pop them onto your Cuisinart® non-stick baking sheet (and maybe a few into your mouth, for quality control purposes ;-).
And there you have it, dinner date night and you only have three pieces of cookware to clean…leaving a little extra time to Netflix and chill!
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Are you that couple that likes to wake up and seize the day? Make breakfast fun with your better-half by using these Cuisinart® gadgets to keep the work to a minimum and the fun to a max.
Invite the whole crew over for brunch! Seem a little ambitious for the weekend? Think again!
First things first, what’s brunch without mimosas? Keep up to six bottles of champagne cooled to the perfect temp with your Cuisinart® Private Reserve® Wine Cellar. Spice things up with some fresh fruit slices and some OJ alternatives like pear or peach juice.
The key to a simple and seamless brunch is to make the meal interactive. Like a DIY avocado toast bar. Use your Cuisinart® touch screen toaster to make four pieces of toast at a time with just the flick of a finger (the QuickView™ function lets you check toast without interrupting the toasting cycle, so you get the perfect piece of toast the first time around!). Fry some eggs on your Cuisinart® Griddler Five (which triples as a grill, griddle, and panini press!). The cooking plates are easily removed and dishwasher safe making for a no-stress cleanup. Keep the other toppings simple like fresh raspberries, radishes, tomatoes, and prosciutto.
Wanna show your partner a little extra love, what about surprising them with breakfast in bed?
To wake up, treat yourself to a latte without ever having to leave your house. The Cuisinart® Espresso Defined machine lets you make any espresso, cappuccino, or latte like your favorite go-to coffee spot, you can even adjust flavor strength, brew temperature, and froth volume!
Now for the main course! Your Cuisinart® Griddler Five makes whipping up a breakfast panini quick and easy, you can make a random Wednesday feel like the weekend! Use the griddle feature to scramble eggs with fontina cheese while you get your prosciutto nice and crispy on the grill pan. Once all the elements are cooked, assemble your panini and get it nice and toasted using the panini press feature of the Griddler Five.
Assemble all your goodies on a tray and garnish with some fresh flowers or herbs in a bud vase, and voila, you’ll have your babe feeling like royalty!
Need to grab your breakfast on the go? Throw any pre-prepped frozen ingredients in your Cuisinart® Hurricane™ Velocity 2.25 Peak HP Blender for a delicious morning smoothie! With its powerful motor and preprogrammed smoothie setting, it can handle anything you throw at it, so set it and forget it.
While it’s blending you can brew a single cup of coffee in a matter of seconds with your Cuisinart® Coffee Center, or make a 12 cup pot for the whole family depending on how many coffee drinkers you have in your house. In just a few minutes you have a fresh cup of coffee and a delicious smoothie–top with fresh fruit, granola, and a drizzle of honey and serve in a bowl or pour it into a cup and take it on the road!
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Photography: Christina Bernales