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From proofing bread dough to keeping your holiday ham from getting cold, here are 5 underrated benefits of a warming drawer.

Available in select premium <a href="https://www.carlsappliance.net/catalog/ranges/" target="_blank">ranges</a> and as standalone appliances you can install separately, warming drawers can change the way you prepare meals forever. We know hosting for the holidays is harder than it looks. From cleaning to setting the table to preparing dinner to getting ready on time, things are bound to fall through the cracks &mdash; but the state of your holiday turkey doesn&rsquo;t have to be one of them.
If you&rsquo;re wary of cold entr&eacute;es and sides, put your trust in a warming drawer. Here are 5 underrated benefits of a warming drawer.
<h2>1. Helping Dough Rise</h2>
<img alt="woman preparing and kneading dough for bread" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_appliances/benefits-of-warming-drawer_baking-bread.jpg" title="iStock Credit: miljko" width="700" />
If you&rsquo;re an avid baker, then you know the importance of proofing dough when baking any good that contains yeast, including bread, croissants, and pizza. Any baked good that contains yeast should be proofed to produce the air bubbles that bring that light and fluffy we all love. Well, good news: Many premium warming drawers come with a Proof setting between 75 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
To take advantage of this feature, first, cover the dough with a dry cloth. Next, place your bowl of dough in the drawer, letting it rest for 40 minutes. A way to ensure the dough is ready is noticing whether it has doubled in size and if a slight indent stays on the surface of the dough when it is poked gently with a finger.
<h2>2. Preventing Ingredients from Getting Cold</h2>
It&rsquo;s hard to coordinate the timing when you&rsquo;re preparing sides to go with an entr&eacute;e. To keep your green beans and mashed potatoes warm while you&rsquo;re finishing the creamy garlic sauce, keep your finished dishes in the warming drawer. In addition, if you&rsquo;re making a pizza from scratch, you can store your oven-baked pie in the warming drawer while you&rsquo;re searing the veggie toppings on the stove. For reference, 140 to 250 degrees is the temperature range for warming.
<h2>3. Keeping Plates Warm for Meal Prep</h2>
<img alt="closeup detail of a dining table set up for Christmas" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_appliances/benefits-of-warming-drawer_table-setting.jpg" title="iStock Credit: Tempura" width="700" />
There&rsquo;s nothing worse than successfully coordinating the timing of your meal prep only for the food to turn cold minutes after it was served. To help your dinner retain heat, you can stack a few plates in the warming drawer on a low setting. Generally speaking, the lower temperature range is suitable for plated foods while the higher temperatures are ideal for keeping sauces and soups piping hot.
<h2>4. Providing Proper Conditions with &ldquo;Moist&rdquo; and &ldquo;Dry&rdquo; Settings</h2>
Select warming drawers can help prevent food from drying out by keeping the appliance at a consistent temperature with sensor controls. This comes in handy when you want to reheat leftovers&mdash;as much as we appreciate the convenience of microwaves, they sometimes can leave pizza crusts soggy and leftover roasts dry. To provide optimal conditions for your food, &ldquo;Moist&rdquo; and &ldquo;Dry&rdquo; settings are available on premium warming drawers. As you can imagine, the flexibility of these warming drawers can help keep foods in multi-course dinners juicy or crispy &mdash; as desired.
<h2>5. Eating Meals the Way They&rsquo;re Meant to Be Enjoyed</h2>
<img alt="family toasting on Christmas dinner at home" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_appliances/benefits-of-warming-drawer_christmas-dinner.jpg" title="iStock Credit: FG Trade" width="700" />
When you have many excitable guests over for the holidays, it can be difficult to wrangle everybody to gather in one place at the same time. Thankfully, you can spare yourself of feeling like a nag with a warming drawer &mdash; even straggling guests can still enjoy your culinary masterpieces without them turning cold.
<h2>Call or Visit Us</h2>
With <a href="https://www.carlsappliance.net/catalog/appliances/" target="_blank">name-brand kitchen appliances</a> priced for every budget, Carl's Appliance has something for everyone &mdash; including unmatched customer service. Shop our digital catalog of home appliances today! As always, our experts are always happy to help, whether you <a href="https://www.carlsappliance.net/contacts/" target="_blank">call or visit us</a> in-store.

5 Benefits of a Warming Drawer: Holiday Hacks Edition

Perfectly shareable for the holidays, these 4 air fry recipes are as easy to make as they are to enjoy. Dig in!

Requiring far less oil than traditional oven-roasting and deep-frying methods, air frying your foods is a healthier cooking approach, as there is minimal fat involved. Available as an option in select <a href="https://www.carlsappliance.net/catalog/ranges/" target="_blank">kitchen ranges</a> and <a href="https://www.carlsappliance.net/catalog/wall-ovens/" target="_blank">wall ovens</a>, the Air Fry setting replaces the need for a countertop air fryer or deep fryer. Air Fry ovens use convection fans to rapidly circulate extremely hot air around your fried favorites, resulting in evenly cooked foods with a crispy, golden exterior.
Powered at the touch of a button, the Air Fry setting on today&rsquo;s premium cooking appliances doesn&rsquo;t even require you to preheat your oven; that said, be sure to read your oven&rsquo;s user manual as directions may vary across models.
Perfectly shareable for the holidays, these 4 air fry recipes are as easy to make as they are to enjoy. Dig in!
<h2>How to Convert Recipes for Air Fry Ovens</h2>
Because air frying operates with increased heat being directed in a more encompassing manner, you will likely need to modify the temperature and cooking times for recipes of your favorite foods. To bake a recipe using an Air Fry oven, reduce the temperature by 25 degrees and decrease the cook time by about 20 percent. To calculate the timing of the bake, multiply the cook time in minutes by 0.8. The resulting number is the estimated number of minutes it will take your Air Fry oven to churn out your food.
For your convenience, we have already converted the oven temperature and cook times for our favorite air fry recipes below:
<h2>1. Baked Ham with Brown Sugar-Honey Glaze</h2>
<img alt="traditional glazed holiday ham with Christmas decorations in the background" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_food/air-fry-holiday-meals_glazed-ham.jpg" title="iStock Credit: GMVozd" width="700" />
INGREDIENTS:
✓ 10-pound bone-in smoked ham ✓ 1-&frac12; cups brown sugar ✓ &frac12;-cup clover honey
DIRECTIONS:
<ol>
<li>Heat Air Fry oven to 325 degrees. </li>
<li>Rinse ham under cold water. Place ham on roasting pan and cover with foil. </li>
<li>Bake ham in oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Meanwhile, combine brown sugar and honey in a saucepan, cooking over medium heat until the brown sugar has dissolved. </li>
<li>After ham finishes first round of baking, pour the brown sugar glaze all over it. </li>
<li>Continue roasting for another hour and 20 minutes. Baste at least twice with the drippings in the roaster. </li>
<li>Check for doneness by inserting meat thermometer at a meaty spot. It should read at least 160 degrees; if the temperature is lower than this minimum clearance, continue baking and checking the temperature at short intervals until it reaches 160. </li>
<li>Let the ham rest for 15 minutes and enjoy!</li>
</ol>
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<h2>2. Rosemary Roasted Potatoes</h2>
<img alt="homemade roasted herb red potatoes with salt and pepper" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_food/air-fry-holiday-meals_roast-potatoes.jpg" title="iStock Credit: bhofack2" width="700" />
INGREDIENTS:
✓ 1-&frac12; pounds red potatoes ✓ 1/8-cup olive oil ✓ &frac34;-teaspoon Kosher salt ✓ &frac12;-teaspoon black pepper ✓ 3 cloves garlic, minced ✓ 2 tablespoon rosemary leaves, minced
DIRECTIONS:
<ol>
<li>Heat Air Fry oven to 375 degrees. </li>
<li>In medium bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary. </li>
<li>Slice potatoes in quarters. Toss in bowl with oil and spices until potatoes are well coated. </li>
<li>Arrange potatoes on baking sheet into one layer. Roast potatoes in oven for 45 minutes or until they are browned and crisp. Flip twice with a spatula during cooking.</li>
</ol>
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<h2>3. Green Bean Casserole</h2>
<img alt="healthy homemade Thanksgiving green bean casserole" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_food/air-fry-holiday-meals_green-bean-casserole.jpg" title="iStock Credit: bhofack2" width="700" />
INGREDIENTS:
For the topping... ✓ Nonstick cooking spray ✓ 2 medium onions, thinly sliced ✓ &frac14;-cup all-purpose flour ✓ 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs ✓ 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
For the beans and sauce... ✓ 3 tablespoons Kosher salt ✓ 1 pound green beans, trimmed and halved ✓ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ✓ 12 ounces mushrooms, sliced ✓ &frac12;-teaspoon black pepper ✓ 2 cloves garlic, minced ✓ &frac14;-tablespoon ground nutmeg ✓ 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ✓ 1 cup chicken broth ✓ 1 cup half-and-half
DIRECTIONS:
<ol>
<li>Heat Air Fry oven to 450 degrees. </li>
<li>Combine onions, flour, breadcrumbs, and salt in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. Coat sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray and spread onion mixture into one layer on pan. </li>
<li>Bake casserole topping for 25 minutes. Toss onions twice during cooking. After cooking time for casserole topping ends, set pan aside and reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees. </li>
<li>Meanwhile, bring a gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the beans and let them briefly immerse for 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately plunge the beans into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside. </li>
<li>Melt butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper; stir occasionally for 4 to 5 minutes. </li>
<li>Add garlic and nutmeg; continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Next, stir in flour for 1 minute. </li>
<li>Add broth; simmer for 1 minute. Cut heat to medium-low and add the half-and-half; stir occasionally for 6 to 8 minutes until the mixture thickens. </li>
<li>Remove skillet from stove and stir approximately &frac14; of the baked onions and all of the green beans. Then, top skillet with the rest of the onions. </li>
<li>Bake for approximately 10 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.</li>
</ol>
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<h2>4. Cinnamon Baked Apples</h2>
<img alt="baked apple stuffed with raisins and nuts" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_food/air-fry-holiday-meals_baked-apple.jpg" title="iStock Credit: MKucova" width="700" />
INGREDIENTS:
✓ 4 large Gala apples ✓ &frac14;-cup brown sugar ✓ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ✓ &frac14;-cup pecans, chopped ✓ 1 tablespoon butter ✓ &frac34;-cup boiling water
DIRECTIONS:
<ol>
<li>Heat Air Fry oven to 350 degrees. </li>
<li>Rinse and dry apples. Next, cut out the cores while leaving the bottom half-inch of the apples intact. Be sure to scoop out the seeds and to cut the holes so they are at least an inch wide. </li>
<li>In small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans. </li>
<li>Place the cored-out apples in a baking dish. Stuff each apple with the brown sugar mixture. Top each hole with a smear of butter (approximately &frac14;-tablespoon). </li>
<li>Pour boiling water into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake apples in oven for 25 minutes or until they are tender but not mushy. </li>
<li>After cook time ends, remove the apples from the oven and baste them with the juices from the pan. Enjoy!</li>
</ol>
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<h2>Call or Visit Us</h2>
With <a href="https://www.carlsappliance.net/catalog/appliances/" target="_blank">name-brand kitchen appliances</a> priced for every budget, Carl's Appliance has something for everyone &mdash; including unmatched customer service. Shop our digital catalog of home appliances today! As always, our experts are always happy to help, whether you <a href="https://www.carlsappliance.net/contacts/" target="_blank">call or visit us</a> in-store.

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If the holiday to-do list has you down, take a load off and let smart appliances and built-in apps ease your heavy lifting. 

If there is one thing not lacking on the internet, it&rsquo;s recipes. Seasonal recipes, healthy recipes, game day recipes, kids' recipes, you name it. Whatever variety of food you&rsquo;re craving, you can easily access a recipe at the touch of a button. We've been able to pull up recipes for our favorite meals and exotic dishes from across the globe thanks to the help of our smartphones. And while we&rsquo;ve been able to do this for quite a while, it takes more than a good recipe to make you a good cook.
This is where built-in apps and smart kitchen appliances come into play. From setting timers to preheating the oven to organizing your holiday menu, there are several high-tech appliances and built-in apps that will help keep your kitchen organized and help you become a better home chef.
<img alt="fully connected kitchen" src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/magento-media/blog/2020/apps-header.jpg" title="hakule" />
<h2>Where to Begin?</h2>
Many trusted and well-known appliance brands have changed the landscape of cooking and cleaning. Ask us about the full range of connected appliances that are designed to help you stay connected to your home no matter where you are. Your smartphone becomes your personal sous chef&mdash;creating a new avenue to control your appliances and monitor your dishes, laundry, and meal prep.
Smart-appliance apps are designed to make life in the home easier, allowing you to control a variety of smart appliances. You can experience a more innovative kitchen that fully integrates into your home and handles cooking and after-meal cleanup with more precision and better results.
<h2>What are my Options?</h2>
Your smart appliance options include refrigeration appliances, cooking appliances, laundry appliances, ventilation, dishwashers, ice makers, and more. When you have the power to control every major appliance in your home, you can worry less about the day-to-day chores and focus more on taking time to relax and enjoy the holiday season with your family and loved ones.
<img alt="checking pie baking in the oven while on smartphone&nbsp;" src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/magento-media/blog/2020/apps-ge.JPG" title="GE Images" />
<h2>How do Apps Help?</h2>
Kitchen apps and smart appliances are your keys to a connected world. You can simplify everyday tasks and activities and enjoy a sense of convenience&mdash;whether you&rsquo;re preheating the oven on the way home from your kid&rsquo;s football practice or scheduling hot water for your morning cup of tea.
If you need peace of mind, appliance apps allow you to be more confident in the kitchen. Stay in control of your products and your workload wherever you are&mdash;no more worrying if you left the stove on. And if you&rsquo;re a first-time homeowner looking for new appliances or you&rsquo;re just beginning to take an interest in cooking, a connected device can improve the performance of your appliance and fix potential issues so your home can always function at its best.
Key Features
&bull; Remote Control: Remotely monitor and control your smart appliances so you can do things like peek inside the refrigerator while you&rsquo;re at the store getting groceries.
&bull; Voice Integration: Now you can multitask with ease, thanks to some voice-integrated systems that work with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
&bull; Notifications: If you left the fridge door open or forgot to turn off the oven, you can have helpful alerts sent from your smart appliance straight to your phone.
&bull; Service Alerts: When it&rsquo;s time for routine cleaning and maintenance on your kitchen range or you need to replace the fridge&rsquo;s water filter, get notified when your appliance needs attention.
&bull; Software Updates: If you want to keep your appliance up to date on the latest features, you can receive software updates the moment they become available.
<img alt="checking on dinner from smartphone&nbsp;" src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/magento-media/blog/2020/apps-oven.jpg" title="AndreyPopov" />
Providing a whole new way to prepare holiday meals, do chores, keep organized, and save time, a helpful kitchen app should be the first thing you cross off your holiday checklist this year. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about smart appliance features, <a href="https://www.carlsappliance.net/contacts/" target="_blank">give us a call or visit our store</a> to shop our entire collection of smart gadgets and <a href="https://www.carlsappliance.net/catalog/appliances/" target="_blank">kitchen appliances</a>.

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