How to use your blender the right way to make the best smoothies, nut butters, soups and even to aerate wine.

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.

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!

Q: I recently purchased a stick blender. The mechanism suctions itself to the bottom of the pot and it’s pretty hard to move the thing around. If I tilt it so I can move it around then I get splashed ...