Must-Have Kitchen Appliances for Busy Working Professionals
For Whom/What:
busy working couple who prefer to eat at home
Budget:
$$-$$$
Requirements:
reliable
great warranty (or better yet, doesn't require service)
make restaurant-quality food
already own a blender, so no blender recommendations
Extra Details:
What is the kitchen appliance you can't imagine being without? My husband and I are all about making quality food, but we don't want to spend all day cooking. We already have a Vitamix blender that gets used almost every day from breakfast smoothies to hearty soups for sick days. So besides a blender, what appliances do you swear by? Other beverage maker recommendations, such as coffee machines are welcome.
I swear by the Vermicular Musui Kamado. It’s one of those appliances you never knew you needed until you try it. The way it locks in flavors while cooking at low heat is amazing—it can slow-cook, steam, and sear like a pro. It’s perfect for everything from fluffy rice to filling soups and stews to perfectly tender meats and veggies. And it has that sleek, minimalist design that looks so good on the countertop. It’s a game changer and a worthy investment if you love experimenting with different recipes and want to get restaurant-quality results at home.
Breville Smart Oven/Air Fryer for me. It's essentially a smaller oven that doubles as an air fryer with preset functions like pizza, toast, roast, dehydrate, etc., so I find myself reaching for this way more than a full-size oven.
There is a smarter, app-powered and more expensive version, too, but don't buy it. This one works just fine and is probably less buggy.
Must-Have Kitchen Appliances for Busy Working Professionals
busy working couple who prefer to eat at home
$$-$$$
reliable
great warranty (or better yet, doesn't require service)
make restaurant-quality food
already own a blender, so no blender recommendations
What is the kitchen appliance you can't imagine being without? My husband and I are all about making quality food, but we don't want to spend all day cooking. We already have a Vitamix blender that gets used almost every day from breakfast smoothies to hearty soups for sick days. So besides a blender, what appliances do you swear by? Other beverage maker recommendations, such as coffee machines are welcome.
I swear by the Vermicular Musui Kamado. It’s one of those appliances you never knew you needed until you try it. The way it locks in flavors while cooking at low heat is amazing—it can slow-cook, steam, and sear like a pro. It’s perfect for everything from fluffy rice to filling soups and stews to perfectly tender meats and veggies. And it has that sleek, minimalist design that looks so good on the countertop. It’s a game changer and a worthy investment if you love experimenting with different recipes and want to get restaurant-quality results at home.
Breville Smart Oven/Air Fryer for me. It's essentially a smaller oven that doubles as an air fryer with preset functions like pizza, toast, roast, dehydrate, etc., so I find myself reaching for this way more than a full-size oven.
There is a smarter, app-powered and more expensive version, too, but don't buy it. This one works just fine and is probably less buggy.