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Kitchen Appliances Worth the Investment: KitchenAid, Breville, Vitamix & More
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items Some kitchen appliances are worth every penny. These are the splurge-worthy kitchen tools I recommend for busy families who cook at home, from the KitchenAid stand mixer and Vitamix blender to Breville espresso, Ninja CREAMi and Le Creuset. Built to ...
The KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer is a lifetime kitchen tool. Cookies, bread and mashed potatoes are so much easier, and the attachments turn it into a pasta maker, meat grinder and more.
KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Tilt Head Mixer
The Breville Barista Express grinds fresh beans and pulls café-quality espresso at home. It pays for itself fast if you buy coffee out often. Tip: use fresh beans and practice your milk frothing for a few days.
Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine
The Ninja CREAMi XL turns frozen fruit, yogurt and protein shakes into ice cream, sorbet and gelato. A family favorite for healthier treats. Tip: freeze the pints a full 24 hours for the creamiest texture.
Ninja NC501 CREAMi XL 11-in-1 Ice Cream Maker
The Vitamix 5200 makes the smoothest smoothies, soups and nut butters. A true workhorse that lasts for years, with a 7-year warranty. Tip: blend warm water and a drop of dish soap for 60 seconds to clean it.
Vitamix 5200 Blender, 64 oz, Black
The Le Creuset Dutch oven is perfect for soups, stews, bread and braises. It holds heat beautifully, goes from stove to oven and is often passed down for generations.
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven 5.5qt Flame
The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro roasts, bakes, air fries and dehydrates. It replaces your big oven for most weeknight meals and heats up much faster, which keeps the kitchen cooler.
Breville BOV900BSS Smart Oven Air Fryer
The Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ makes coffee and espresso with one touch. Easy cleanup and a great gift for coffee lovers. Tip: recycle used pods free through Nespresso's recycling program.
Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Coffee Machine w/ Frother
The Zojirushi induction rice cooker makes perfect rice every single time, from white and brown rice to porridge. Worth it for families who eat rice often, and the keep-warm setting is excellent.
Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH 5.5-Cup IH Rice Cooker
The Ninja Foodi dual-zone air fryer cooks two foods at once and finishes them at the same time. A big time saver for family dinners, like chicken in one basket and fries in the other.
Ninja Foodi 10 Qt DualZone Air Fryer DZ550
The Instant Pot Pro Plus pressure cooks, slow cooks, sautés and makes yogurt, with app control. Dinner is done in a fraction of the time. Tip: frozen chicken breasts cook in about 15 minutes.
Instant Pot Pro Plus 6 Qt 10-in-1 Cooker
The Cuisinart 14-cup food processor chops, shreds, slices and kneads dough in seconds. A must for meal prep, big-batch salsa and shredding cheese for a crowd.
Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor, 720W, SS
The Ninja Luxe Café makes espresso, drip coffee and cold brew with a built-in grinder. Great for households with different coffee tastes, and the guided settings make it easy for beginners.
Ninja Luxe Café Premier 3-in-1 Espresso
All-Clad D3 stainless steel cookware is restaurant quality and lasts a lifetime. It heats evenly for perfect searing. Tip: preheat the pan before adding oil so food doesn't stick.
All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel 7-Piece Set
The Ninja Foodi Smart XL is an indoor grill and air fryer in one, with a smart thermometer so meat comes out just right. Great for grilling when it's too hot or rainy to go outside.
Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 Grill & Air Fryer
The Breville Barista Touch espresso machine has a touchscreen, built-in grinder and auto milk frothing for cafe drinks at home. Tip: use freshly roasted beans and descale it regularly.
Breville BES880BSS Barista Touch Espresso Machine