Kitchen Appliances - Food
processor, Blender, Mixer
Every kitchen needs a refrigerator, stove
and microwave. Beyond these essentials, however, there are several
other appliances you should have on hand to help with food preparation.
A well-equipped kitchen should have a
food processor to chop, grate, mix and shred ingredients at the touch
of a button.
You should also have at least one blender
— either a small immersion blender or a countertop blender. Many people
find immersion blenders handy because they can blend ingredients right
in the pot.
It is also important to have at least one
type of mixer — a hand mixer or a stand mixer. A hand mixer is smaller
and easier to store, while a larger stand mixer is advantageous because
it can work unattended while you perform other tasks.
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Well-Equipped Kitchen |
Food Processors |
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In addition to your refrigerator, stove
and microwave, there are several other appliances you should have in
your kitchen.
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A well-equipped kitchen should have a
food processor along with at least one type of blender and mixer.
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The amount of counter space you have and
how you plan to use the appliance will help determine which blender and
mixer are right for you.
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A food processor is an efficient and
versatile appliance that can make quick work of many tasks including
making pie dough, chopping nuts, slicing vegetables and grating cheese
or carrots. Food processors can also blend and purée ingredients.
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Using a food processor can significantly
reduce the amount of time and energy you spend on food preparation. A
food processor with a 10 to 12 cup capacity is appropriate for most
home applications.
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Blenders |
Mixers |
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Immersion Blender
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An immersion blender is a small,
hand-held blender that is placed directly into a large bowl or saucepan
to blend or purée the contents.
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Immersion blenders are handy for light
jobs such as puréeing soups.
Blender
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A blender is more powerful than an
immersion blender and sits on your countertop.
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Blenders can perform heavy-duty tasks
such as chopping ice, blending fruit smoothies as well as puréeing and
liquefying ingredients.
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Hand Mixer
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A hand mixer, also called a beater, is a
small appliance used to perform light tasks such as beating egg whites,
whipping cream and mixing cake batters.
Stand Mixer
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A stand mixer is a large, powerful mixer
that sits on your countertop. Stand mixers perform light mixing duties
as well as heavy mixing duties.
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A stand mixer is recommended for anyone
who plans to bake extensively.
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FAQ About Kitchen Appliances |
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Are there any other appliances I
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 Consider also purchasing a toaster oven. A toaster oven is a
miniature oven that sits on your countertop. It is useful for small
jobs when you do not want to turn on your full-size oven. For example,
baked potatoes, pizza and toasted open-faced sandwiches can be cooked
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