A Guide To The Most Essential Small Appliances

Choose Wisely, Appliances Take Up Valuable Space

It would be nice to have all kinds of small appliances on hand from a waffle maker to a deep fryer, but no one has unlimited counter and cabinet space. When choosing small appliances, ask yourself this question: How often will I use this item? If it's only once a year, do you really need it? And do you have the space for it? Here's a guide to the most essential small appliances both large and small.

Breville BOV845BSS Smart Oven Pro Review

Say goodbye to subpar toasters and toaster ovens and hello to the amazing multi-function Breville BOV845BSS Smart Oven Pro 1800 W Convection Toaster Oven! whether its toasting bagels, baking cookies, or re-heating pizza, this top notch toaster oven can do it all while heating up in a fraction of the time of your oven. Read more...

Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo Review

This machine looks like a stylish countertop toaster oven, but gets cranking to temperatures above 750ºF! That's unheard oven for any home oven. Just plug it into a typical residential wall outlet, adjust the top and bottom heating elements, and you can turn out an almost infinite number of pizza styles. Impressive! Read more...

OXO Good Grips Stainless Food Scale with Pull-Out Display Review

I don't know how I lived without a good, accurate digital kitchen scale for so many years. If you ever mix up anything with flour, weigh it instead of measuring it with cups. It's so much more accurate. Read more...

The Best Stand Mixer For A Kitchen's Biggest Tasks

A quality stand mixer is definitely an investment but there is very little that a beast like the KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer can't handle, especially with the countless accessories that are offered. If, however, you only need to whisk and blend, a KitchenAid hand blender does a great job and saves a lot of space. Read more...

A Blender That Pulverizes The Competition

If you make a lot of smoothies, sauces, and other blended foods then a high quality blender is in order. While there are several decent economically priced blenders out there, the lifespan of these models tends to be short due to inferior parts and a lack of horsepower, especially compared to a Vitamix or Oster. Read more...

A Deep Fryer Isn't Essential But Very Useful On Occasion

You can't beat a deep fryer for making a large quantity of party food. The one holds 2.2 pounds of food, has a clever oil drainage system, a viewing window in the lid, a non-stick interior, and an air filter that helps prevent oil smells. Plus, it's relatively inexpensive and compact for easy storage. Read more...

A Food Processor Is An Essential Small Appliance

A blender on steroids, this essential tool does a better job on thick purees like pestos. Plus, it comes with attachments that allow you to shred, slice, and grate your way to greatness. Read more...

A Slow Cooker Has Multiple Uses

A slow cooker has myriad uses including braising when your oven is full or you want to leave the house without leaving the oven on. It's also perfect for keeping all kinds of foods, including smoked pulled pork, warm for serving. Read more...

An Electric Coffee and Spice Grinder Can Improve Your Cooking

Freshly ground coffee beans and freshly ground spices are so much better tasting. Whole beans and seeds keep better longer in the pantry. Just pick up a cheap grinder and it will improve the taste of your coffee and your cooking. Read more...

An Electric Hand Mixer Whips Sauce, Batters, And More In a Jif

An electric hand mixer whips up batters lickety split. Plus, if you don't make doughs and batters often, it's much cheaper than a stand mixer. Read more...

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