Kari Kimball

Bosch Universal Plus Mixer with Veggie Noodles in the bowl next to a plate of veggie noodles made out of zucchini

The Universal Spiralizer Guide

Do you love zoodles? A healthy alternative to pasta, spiral vegetables (zoodles) are all the rage. You can find them in restaurants and in grocery store isles. Now, instead of paying a fortune for pre-cut zoodles, you can create them at home for much less. Plus, it’s just fun to zoodle a noodle!

The Universal Spiralizer sits in place atop the bowl of either The Bosch Universal Plus Mixer or the NutriMill Artiste. It’s simple to assemble and easy to operate, meaning the whole family can enjoy their spiralized veggies!

Included in the package:

Universal Spiralizer
3 Blades (thick spiral, thin spiral, straight-edge blade)
Pusher
1 Year Warranty

The Spiralizer sits on top of the center column and locks into place on the bowl. It fits both the stainless steel bowl and the plastic bowl. Put your veggie into the chute, turn the mixer on and press down with the pusher.

Universal Spiralizer Tutorial

Spiralizing Recipes

Some Ideas for Spiralizing

Apple
Beets
Cabbage
Carrots
Cucumbers
Onions
Pears
Potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Turnips
Yellow Squash
Zucchini

Get your Universal Spiralizer now and be sure to let us know what your favorite spiral vegetable is!

Ashlee Marie

Blog, Interviews

If there were Bosch Star Hall of Fame then Ashlee Marie would be the number one inductee, the Rolling Stone of Bosch. I should say Bob Dylan cause my boss is a Bob Dylan groupie and I like to shmooze whenever I can. So Ashlee Marie is the Bob Dylan of Bosch, a true queen of her craft. In her own words, she likes to “make some awesome, and teach you how”.

Ashlee is a true recipe creator and an incredible teacher. I have actually made one of Ashlee’s recipes “gasp”, and a few weeks ago I had the privilege to sponsor and attend Ashlee Marie’s Vidretreat. It was a truly amazing experience. I learned so much from a great teacher, her professionalism and drive are unparalleled.

Ashlee didn’t grow up loving to cook in fact she really didn’t care much about food until she had the opportunity to live in Japan. Ashlee’s husband landed a job with a Japanese company and her young family was moved to Japan for a year of training. Ashlee embraced the Japanese culture and discovered a love of…. all things food. She loved not only the Japanese cuisine but also dishes from other cultures that she found in the area. It was truly an eye-opening life-changing experience.

One problem the young mother faced was missing some favorite dishes from home. So her husband bought her a tiny oven, like really tiny, and Ashlee began to bake. Six cookies at a time. She didn’t have recipes so she started from scratch, with an end goal in mind, writing recipes of her own. She was good at it, in fact, when she moved back to the states she discovered that her recipes were better than the recipes she was trying to duplicate.

Just a few wonderful recipe's, click on the image to get to the recipe.

Ashlee decided to take a Wilton cake decorating class and discovered a new love and talent. She started a blog to share her cake making and decorating. It’s all down-hill from there, or in Ashlee’s case up and out! Her blog took off, and she’s created and baked her way into star-dom. She’s even had multiple appearances on the Food Network, one of them was the Halloween Competition. How cool is that?

Ashlee has been making cakes and blogging for years, and her content just gets better. She is a bit of a perfectionist, just a bit, and will continue to hone her craft for years to come. I first noticed Ashlee Marie Video’s on facebook. I got sucked into one of her cake decorating videos. Check them out, you’ll be sucked in too!

Ashlee's Bosch Review Series

Ashlee’s review of the Bosch Mixer, in this post we are introduced to “Vera”.

We’ve been featuring the blender this month on social media, it’s only fitting to find out what Ashlee thinks of it.

Ashlee shows us how the flour sifter works while making her own cake flour.

It’s easy to see why Ashee has been so successful but here at Bosch Mixers, we love her for another reason, because she loves us back. Ashlee was raised in a Bosch household, her mother had a Bosch, her extended family used Bosch’s, and now Ashlee and her sister have a Bosch, and that is that. Why mess with a good thing? She got her first Bosch from KSL online because, “You don’t inherit a Bosch, but sometimes someone will die and their Bosch will be sold on KSL”. Ashlee loves her Bosch Mixers so much she’s named them, the older model is “Betty” and the newer model is “Vera”. I have it on good authority that Ashlee has one of the snazzy Black models with the stainless steel bowl, I wonder what her name will be?

Ashlee has created many recipes and videos using her Bosch Mixer. She also did an amazing review series on the Bosch and the added attachments. If you’re interested in the mixer, food processor, blender….etc. then check out this wonderful series by clicking on the links above.

Ashlee is now a single mother with 5 amazing children that she adores. With three special needs kids, you can add an amazing mother to her list of accomplishments. Her oldest recently graduated high school, is attending college and helping Ashlee with her video editing. Good job Mama, one down four to go.

I think you can understand why Ashlee is the queen, if you are new to cooking, or baking, or cake decorating, then start with Ashlee Marie. You won’t regret it. And let us know what you name your mixer!

Bosch Universal Plus White Mixer with Blender Attachment on kitchen counter next to strawberries making a smoothie

How To Use The Blender Attachment

Blog, Kitchen Tools

Why have multiple kitchen appliances when one can do it all? Having one machine do multiple jobs saves money, space, and time. The Bosch Universal Plus Kitchen machine is more than just a mixer. It’s a blender, too!

The Universal Plus Complete Blender is one of the blenders that work with the Bosch Mixer. Since it utilizes the Bosch motor, it is strong enough for any task, from crushing ice to making smoothies. It’s easy to use and the removable blades make it easy to clean, as well.

The Universal Plus Complete Blender Includes

Lid and funnel
6 Cup Capacity Jar
Removable Stainless Steel Blades
1 Year Warranty

Helpful Hint: The lid (without the funnel) works as a wrench to release the blades from the jar. Line up the notches on the underside of the lid with the tabs at the bottom of the blade, twist counter-clockwise to loosen, clockwise to tighten.

How to use the Universal Plus Complete Blender

1. First remove the safety cover from the top of the Bosch Mixer tower. The safety cover is a plastic cap the covers the high-speed drive located in the tower.

2. You can snap the safety cover onto the bowl drive for convenient storage.

Note: The safety cover must be in place on the tower for the mixer to turn on.

3. Align the arrow at the bottom of the blender jar handle with the dot on the top of the tower drive.

4. Turn the blender jar counter-clockwise to lock it into place. You will be turning the handle to the outside of the mixer base.

Add ingredients at this point.

5. Place the lid on the jar with the safety latch facing forward.

6. Turn the lid counter-clockwise until the safety latch locks into place over the handle.

You’re ready to blend!

Blender Recipes

Smoothies

Beverages, Smoothies, & Shakes

Cake Batter Shake

August 6, 2020 No Comments

Product used – Blender attachment

Beverages, Smoothies, & Shakes

Strawberry Banana layered Smoothie

July 1, 2020 No Comments

Beverages, Smoothies, & Shakes

Mango Lassi

April 9, 2020 No Comments

Product Used

Beverages, Smoothies, & Shakes

Strawberry Milkshake

April 9, 2020 No Comments

Product Used

Beverages, Smoothies, & Shakes

Banana Smoothie

March 25, 2020 No Comments

Product Used

A quick delicious blender salsa made with pantry ingredients.

Cilantro – a handful

Fresh Tomatoes – if you have any

Garlic Salt – 1/2 tsp

Salt – to taste

Onion Powder – 1 tsp

Minced Garlic – 1 tsp

Jalepeno – 1-2 TB

Lime Juice – 1/2 tsp fresh squeezed

Rotel Tomatoes – 10 oz can

Diced Tomatoes – 14 oz can

Put all ingredients in the blender jar and blend. The recipe will fill a quart jar.

Blender Pancakes

The L’Equip Vacuum Blender

There is also a new L’Equip Vacuum Blender that fits all Bosch Universal Machines, even the older models. The pump removes oxygen from the jar and the food creating a smoother consistency. The vacuum also protects the food from rapid oxidation for a healthier nutrient-rich blend.

BPA Free
5 Cup Capacity
Includes Hand Vacuum Pump for reduced oxidation
Removable blades for easy cleaning

As you can see a blender is a perfect accompaniment to the Bosch Mixer. Why not take advantage of that amazing motor? Why not have one kitchen appliance that does multiple things? Why not save space in the cupboard or pantry? Click on the link below to purchase one on the blenders:

https://www.boschmixers.com/product-category/universal-plus-bosch-mixer-attachments/universal-blender-universal-plus-bosch-mixer-attachments/

White Bosch Universal Plus Mixer next to rolls

12 Bread Making Tips for the Bosch Mixer

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Baking bread can be a very rewarding experience and the Bosch Universal Plus Mixer makes it that much easier. The dough hook has been engineered to knead dough perfectly, stretching it gently and folding it over and over. While the Bosch can handle the kneading, there are still some great tips to make your bread come out perfectly every time.

Basic Bread Steps for your Bosch Mixer

Add ingredients to the bowl in this order: liquids first, next 1/2 the recommended flour, and other dry ingredients, (yeast on top). Pulse “M” switch a few times. Mix on speed 2 until thoroughly combined. Optional: let the dough rest 15-30 minutes, until bubbly. (This will enhance the flavor and texture).
Add flour until dough pulls from the sides and bottom of the bowl and forms a ball slightly over to one side.
Knead dough 5-8 minutes, until smooth and elastic, so a small piece can be gently stretched to form a translucent “window,” without tearing.
Remove dough from the bowl and place it on a lightly floured surface (for white dough) or a lightly oiled surface (for whole wheat dough). Divide into portions of about 1-1/2 to 2 pounds, depending on pan size. Shape as desired and place in greased pans.
Cover and let rise until doubled, 20-60 minutes, depending on size and shape of dough and room temperature. The white dough must rise once, be punched down, and then made into loaves to rise again.
Bake until golden brown. Filled loaf breads such as jalapeño cheese or cinnamon swirl typically take up to 5 minutes longer to bake than standard loaves.

Use instant yeast or bread machine yeast. This may be added with dry ingredients and does not need to be dissolved in water. Store yeast in an airtight container and refrigerate or freeze to maintain freshness.

When a recipe calls for oil and honey, put oil in the measuring cup first and then honey. This allows the honey to slide out more easily.

When the dough is kneaded properly, you should be able to slowly stretch a small piece into a thin windowpane, thin enough to see light through. if it tears, you may need to knead longer.

Start counting kneading time as soon as you have added the last of the flour.

It is always best to stop kneading early, rather than to over-knead. Typical kneading time for white bread is 5-6 minutes using Speed 1. For whole wheat bread knead 6-8 minutes, using Speed 2.

To test if the dough has risen to double in size, press finger lightly and quickly into dough. If indentation springs back, let rise additional time. if indentation remains or comes back slowly, the dough has risen enough.

Using a meat thermometer is extremely helpful in determining when bread is done. Bread is done when the internal temperature is 190ºF-200ºF.

If bread cracks on the sides, the dough has not risen long enough or too much dough has been put in the pan.

Good luck with your bread making, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any great tips or questions!

Pumpkin Streusel Bread

October 8, 2021

This delicious recipe comes from Lori Vaughn, owner of Lo’s Kitchen Co. She is an extremely talented baker who specializes in gourmet bakes made simple. So

Small Batch Challah

August 26, 2021

This recipe comes from Naomi E., who is a recipe developer. She’s always posting new recipes on her Instagram along with helpful tips & information.

Whole Wheat Bread

August 12, 2021

This delicious whole wheat bread recipe was created by the talented Heather, That Bread Lady. She has shared it for all of us to try!

Simple Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

Breads, Recipes, Videos

Blueberry Ice Cream

Desserts, Ice Cream, Recipes

Your Go-To, Can-Do, Works Every Time Bread Recipe

Blog, Breads, Recipes, Videos

“The smell of good bread baking, like the sound of lightly flowing water, is indescribable in its evocation of innocence and delight…”

― M.F.K. Fisher, The Art of Eating

Everyone needs a few great recipe’s in their back pocket. Cookies that your kids love, or a salad the neighbors hope you bring to the potluck. Pasta sauce that takes all day to cook, or chicken noodle soup that fills the house with the smell of love. Cooking and baking take practice, and with practice come expertise. When you’ve perfected the recipe is when the magic happens.

My mother’s go-to recipe was home-made bread. She loved making bread and we all reaped the rewards. We (my brother and I) would get off the school bus late in the afternoon and walk into a home filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread. I loved to slice off the end piece, toast it, then slather it with butter. Mom would get frustrated because, “obviously” fresh bread is best served warm from the oven, buttered with homemade raspberry jam. You just don’t toast bread straight from the oven, for heaven’s sake it’s already warm!

Mom started out making her bread by hand, kneading it on the big wooden board that pulled out of a slot in the cupboard. At some point when I was a teen she got a BOSCH mixer and things got serious. I don’t know if she really liked making bread or if she just really loved her Bosch. Probably a little bit of both, but we could count on homemade bread or rolls once or twice a week.

Sometimes the leftover dough was fried up into “scones” and served with honey. I learned later in life that what I thought was a scone was actually fry-bread. No matter, our “Idaho scones” were delicious. Occasionally we would get really spoiled with doughnuts, rolling the dough, cutting the circles, and popping out the holes. My brother would stand at the fryer watching the doughnuts intently making sure to flip them at exactly the right moment, then sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar while they were still hot.

Bread and jam, scones, doughnuts, and don’t even get me started on the rolls. Such diversity and yumminess from one simple recipe. There are a lot of nuances to making bread, it takes a little practice, but the rewards are worth it. Once you’ve mastered the skill the options are endless. Try some bread sticks, or cheese bread, add rosemary or garlic.

The Classic Bread Recipe from Bosch is a great place to start. Take it, try it, then make it your own. Cheese bread, cinnamon rolls, or bread sticks, the Bosch mixer will do the work and your family will reap the benefits.

TIP: Kneading is a slow and steady process. Always knead your dough on speeds 1-2, never higher. Kneading at a higher speed tears the bread instead of stretching it.

Small Batch

Large Batch

Small Batch

Large Batch

Basic bread tips for making bread in a Bosch Mixer

Add ingredients to the bowl in this order: liquids first next 1/2 the recommended flour, and other dry ingredients, (yeast on top). Pulse “M” switch a few times. Mix on speed 2 until thoroughly combined. Optional” let dough rest 15-30 minutes, until bubbly. (This will enhance the flavor and texture).
Add flour until dough pulls away from the sides and bottom of bowl and form a ball slightly over to one side.
Knead dough 5-8 minutes, until smooth and elastic, so a small piece can be gently stretched to form a translucent “window”, without tearing.
Place in a bowl, cover and let rise until doubled, 20-60 minutes, depending on size and shape of dough and room temperature. White dough must rise once, be punched down, and then made into loaves to rise again.
Remove dough from the bowl and place it on a lightly floured surface (for white dough), or a lightly oiled surface (for whole wheat dough). Divide into portions of about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds, depending on pan size. Shape as desired and place in greased pans.
Bake until golden brown. Filled loaf breads such as jalapeño cheese or cinnamon swirl typically take up to 5 minutes longer to bake than standard loaves.

Here are a few recipe upgrades utilizing the classic bread recipe. Click on the picture for the recipe.

Orange Rolls

Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Bread Sticks

Pizza Rolls

In case you’re curious, my mom is 86 now and nearly blind. We recently helped her move and I found her BOSCH tucked away in the cupboard. I asked if I should donate it or put it in the yard sale? Her response, “Well, I’m keeping it of course”.

Pumpkin Streusel Bread

October 8, 2021

This delicious recipe comes from Lori Vaughn, owner of Lo’s Kitchen Co. She is an extremely talented baker who specializes in gourmet bakes made simple. So

Small Batch Challah

August 26, 2021

This recipe comes from Naomi E., who is a recipe developer. She’s always posting new recipes on her Instagram along with helpful tips & information.

Whole Wheat Bread

August 12, 2021

This delicious whole wheat bread recipe was created by the talented Heather, That Bread Lady. She has shared it for all of us to try!

10 Reasons Why You Need a Slicer Shredder

Blog, Kitchen Tools

The Bosch Universal Plus Mixer is an impressive machine, with a powerful motor, large capacity, and built to last. What makes it even more versatile are the attachments that work with it. The Universal Slicer Shredder is one such attachment. Sitting directly on the base of the Bosch the Universal Slicer Shredder takes advantage of the bottom drive motor. It’s strong, it’s powerful, it leaps buildings in a single bound. It’s starting to sound like the super-hero that it is.

Note: The Universal Slicer Shredder is compatible with the Bosch Universal Plus Mixer, the Bosch Universal Mixer and the NutriMill Artiste Mixer.

The Slicer Shredder package includes:

12 Cup Capacity Plastic Bowl
Lid
Pusher
Drive Piece

Shredding Disk (coarse or fine)
Slicing Disk ( thick or thin)
French Fry Disk

*Mixer not included

The slicing disk is reversible. One side will 1/8″ slices, flip it over and you’ll have 1/16″ slices. The shredding disk is also reversible including fine or course shreds for all of your shredding needs. The French fry disk cuts through potatoes like butter. Imagine perfectly cut fries in less than 30 seconds. These blades are sharp and get the job done. So be sure to use a brush when you’re cleaning them, trust me on this one.

TIP: Place the drive piece through the blade first. This way you can drop the blade and drive piece easily onto the machine by holding the top of the drive piece. This helps to keep your fingers away from the blades.

TIP 2: The Slicer Shredder comes with a steel drive train, (the part in the middle that turns the blades). Press firmly on the bottom of the drive train, press to the side, not upwards , and the drive train will pop off for easy cleaning. You can use this trick when you need to stick the bowl in the microwave.

The Slicer Shredder also has additional accessories. Yes, you heard correctly an accessory with it’s own accessories. These additions have been developed to make the Slicer Shredder even more versatile, making your life easier. The dough hook and whisk drive make it possible to use the Slicer Shredder as a secondary mixing bowl. Whip up some whipped cream, make a little pizza dough, icing for a cake. Seriously the Slicer Shredder can make meringue from one egg white in 70 seconds. Shave some ice with the rasping disk for snow cones, it can all be done with the Slicer Shredder.

The additional accessories include:

• Rasping Disk

• Julienne Disk

• Fine Shredding Grating Disk

• Dough Hook

• Whisk Drive

I’m sure by now you’re starting to understand the value that the Slicer Shredder has to offer. Last night we made butter with some leftover cream using the whisk drive. That was after the home made potato chips using the crinkle cut blade… Oh, did I forget to tell you about the crinkle cut blade?

COMING SOON!

Crinkle Cut Blade

What’s not to love? Perfect potato chips with ridges. Remember “Ruffles have Ridges”? Now Bosch has ridges!

So many possibilities, sweet potato chips, ranch potato chips. You can crinkle cut your cucumbers before pickling them.

So here you have it, 10+ reasons your Bosch Universal Plus Mixer needs a Universal Slicer Shredder. It’s like they were made for each other.

Slicing 1/16″
Slicing 1/8″
Shredding Course
Shredding Fine
Rasping
Fine Shredding
Julienne Cutting
French Fry Cutting
Whisking/Mixing
Kneading
Crinkle Cutting (soon, very soon)

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Universal Series Slicer Shredder

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Universal Spiralizer Tutorial

Spiralizing Recipes

Some Ideas for Spiralizing

Just a few wonderful recipe's, click on the image to get to the recipe.

Ashlee's Bosch Review Series

How to use the Universal Plus Complete Blender

Blender Recipes

Smoothies

A quick delicious blender salsa made with pantry ingredients.

Blender Pancakes

The L’Equip Vacuum Blender

Basic Bread Steps for your Bosch Mixer

Ingredients

Small Batch (2 loaves)

Recipe Instructions

Ingredients

Large Batch (6 loaves)

Recipe Instructions

Here are a few recipe upgrades utilizing the classic bread recipe. Click on the picture for the recipe.

The Slicer Shredder package includes:

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