Having the right tools for the job can make any kitchen task more fun. Today, let’s talk about some favorites.
I am a big fan of small kitchen appliances. I think it’s partly because I don’t like to get my hands dirty. Literally. I’m prone to dry chapped skin. Frequent washing prompts it to break out. And getting my hands dirty means I have to wash. So, I avoid getting my hands dirty. Weird, I know.
Don’t worry. I wash my hands for food safety. But, I try to avoid unnecessary soap and water.
That means I rely on my kitchen appliances to do the work for me. My food processor chops and slices. My bread machine kneads like the best of them. And my juicers make quick work of favorite beverages.
Having the right tools for the job can make your kitchen tasks more fun, help you save time, and help you save money since you’re eating a home cooked meal instead of a processed frozen entree or pricier restaurant fare.
Last year, I reviewed my favorite kitchen appliances. You can catch up with any you missed here:
- Bread Machine
- Food Processor
- Immersion Blender
- Waffle Maker
- Keurig Coffee Brewer
- Electric Griddle
- Juicer
- Toaster Oven
- Slow Cooker
- Magic Bullet
- Freezer
- Ice Cream Maker
But, I’m generally curious. What is your favorite small kitchen appliance? What helps you the most in the kitchen? What do you think is a must-have?
Sandi
A freezer is simply mandatory, and I use the Crockpot very frequently. I don’t even have a bread machine or waffle maker or griddle or bullet. I have a blender and a food processor that I doubt I use even once a year. I do use the immersion blender on occasion, although it is mostly for soups so a ‘winter’ appliance. I adore the Kitchen Aid mixer, but that also does not get used so much at the moment. My kitchen (whole house!) is much smaller than yours, and counter space is at a bit of a premium, so only the truly popular items get to live there.
Jessica
I would do the same. We expand to fill the space we have, you know?
Julie
My immersion blender/mini chop gets the most use here. Kitchen aid mixer is another favorite. I guard my counter space like a hawk, so neither of them are actually on the counter! they do get prime cabinet space, tho.
I also have a skin condition that makes it hard to wash my hands too often. My skin will dry out and start cracking terribly if it gets too wet and dry. I keep a box of disposable rubber gloves in my kitchen that I use for food prep — skinning chickens, making meatballs come to mind. Sometimes I even wash my gloved hands so I can keep going without taking them off!
Patsey Manning
I use my Cuisinart Hand Mixer a great deal. I don’t have space for a large stand mixer, but this hand held one does what I need, cakes, muffins, quick breads, whipped cream. It’s well used, well loved.
Helen
I’m debating a pressure cooker for dried beans and other things. Aldi has one for $40 next week and it certainly looks like an “instant pot” that retails for 3x that price. SO tempted. I already have a slow cooker and rice maker and this is supposed to replace all those…hmm. Anyone have experience with something like this? I have many Aldi small appliances and have never had any issues.
Emily
My top 3 are (outside of the coffee maker of course) crock pot, stand up mixer, and food prossesor. Bread maker used to ne on the list but now i do “bread in five minutes a day.” I love kitchen appliances!!
Melissa
I love my bread machine, freezers and Kitchen Aid
Janet
My favorites are my hand mixer, crock pot, toaster and waffle maker. I have others, but rarely use them.
Betty S.
The things I use most are the bread maker, food processor, and Kitchen aid mixer.