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

Consumer Reports explains how to use an immersion blender, a handheld electric mixing stick that's a handy kitchen alternative to a full-sized blender or mixer.

You can also use a deep plastic measuring cup or a medium-sized mixing bowl. Now you’ll use your stick blender to pulverize the bread into crumbs.

Your hand blender is capable of so much more than just blending drinks. We're here to unlock its full potential. Plus, there's a viral trick that'll have you grinding spices like a pro!