One of my favorite kitchen appliances is the vita-mix.
I use mine several times, everyday! It is pricey, but I think it is worth it. You can use it for so many things. Even making nut butters, soups and of course, smoothies. It is very easy to clean as well and that also helps!
One of my other must-have is my food processor. The boys got one for me a few years ago and it has made my life so much easier when cooking! Quick and easy. (I'm seeing a theme here...) I really like the Cuisnart brand best of the couple I have tried.
This makes your food prep so much easier. It is also easy to clean and I think that is so very important. I love making hummus in mine.
A great set of knives are so important and I love the Furi brand. They have a great handle, it's orange :) and it's got a great hand feel.
I have one of these and would love to get a full set!
I saw this and WANT one!!! Microwave Popcorn Popper! I love to have popcorn as a snack and this way I don't get any of the extra added ingredients.
Everyone needs a great salad spinner! Get those greens clean!
Zyliss makes one that I love!
A hand peeler is a kitchen staple. I love mine. It fits my hand perfectly, the larger handle makes it so much more comfortable when peeling vegetables. OXO makes the one I love!
I love wooden spatulas. These work in any pan, won't scratch them and are easy to clean (I told you there was a theme here!) I ef would love to have thedo have a couple of non-stick pans and these work like a dream!! Any chef would love to have them!
Also, pot holders, great kitchen towels and cookie sheets, and rubber spatulas are always great gifts!
Discussion: What is your favorite kitchen gadget?