10 Appliances Every Great Cook Needs to Have in the Kitchen

All great cooks know that having the right tools for the job makes food preparation simpler and food come out looking and tasting better.  Today there are a multitude of small appliances available, but not all of them are really necessary.  Here's a list of 10 appliances that are indispensable in a well-equipped kitchen. 

A food processor is a great time saver. Whether you want to slice, dice, shred or mix, this handy machine gets the job done. Many cooks will opt for a Braun food processor, like the K650 CombiMax, for its durability and user friendly features. These 600 watt machines comes with sealed leak proof bowls and is surprisingly quiet when in use. There's also a variable speed pulse button so you are always in control when preparing your food. Braun food processor parts are also easy to clean and replace.

Nothing makes a home feel cozier than the rich aroma of fresh baked bread. With an Oster Bread Machine, you can create delicious breads, dough and jams in no time. Take advantage of the delay bake timer and let the household awake to a steaming loaf of fresh bread or have warm, delicious bread waiting when you arrive home from work. Oster bread machine parts are easy to remove, clean, and reassemble, making baking a breeze.

If you're really into baking, whether it's bread, cakes, cookies, or some other tasty treat, you might also want to consider one of the incredible KitchenAid Artisan 5 Quart Stand Mixers. These are the perfect addition to any kitchen run by an avid baker.

Whether it's meal time or snack time, a deep fryer produces some of the most delicious food ever. With a Cool Touch deep fryer, making fried foods will become a safe and esy process. The hot oil stays inside and the outside stays cool to protect skin that comes in contact with it. Everything from donuts to onion rings will come out crispy and golden, especially if you opt for a Rival deep fryer. Your family will love eating freshly fried foods.

Mornings are hectic enough when you're trying to get everyone's day off to a good start; you don't need to be slowed down by a toaster that doesn't work correctly. Either it takes forever to brown a couple of slices or the toast comes out black. The solution? Invest a little more in a quality, 4-slice toaster. Many professional chefs prefer a Dualit toaster. Available in a variety of sizes and an amazing array of colors, these toasters quickly and easily toast bread to the exact color you want it. Dualit 4-slice toasters make a great choice for family kitchens.

Don't make your family settle for tasteless microwave popcorn. Give them the real thing. The Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper is a great, affordable popcorn machine that will have a perfect 6-quart batch ready in about 5 minutes. The motorized stirring rod makes sure every kernel pops and you can even add butter to the butter well so your corn comes out perfectly coated. The options for popcorn and oil varieties you can use with the machine are endless. The popper cleans up with the wipe of a sponge and the lid becomes the serving bowl. Now that's convenient.

Turn your kitchen into a gourmet deli with your own panini maker. Serve up, crispy, evenly toasted, Italian-style sandwiches in just minutes. Choose fresh, wholesome ingredients and make treats so delicious your family will never suspect there's healthy food hidden in there. The possible combinations of fillings are unlimited. Tools like the Cuisinart Panini Maker will prove themselves to be quick, easy and irresistible.

Staying on budget isn't easy when you're feeding a family, so it's more important than ever to make the food you buy go as far as possible. Food waste is a big problem in the United States, but a vacuum food sealer will help you safely preserve meats, fruits, vegetables and more, and prevent it from ending up in a landfill.

Breville Juice Fountains make it easy to whip up an 8-oz. glass of fresh juice in just 5 seconds. This extraordinary juice extractor features an extra-wide feed chute that accepts whole fruits and vegetables so you don't even have to chop them first. If you're looking to adopt an uuber-healthy diet, a Back to Basics wheatgrass juicer is another great alternative. Both are incredible timesavers.

You can make meal time fun and healthy with a pizza maker. The Pizzazz Pizza oven is a great choice for home use. Create your kids favorite meal with ingredients you trust. Your pizza maker will have a perfect pie ready for you in about half the time a conventional oven takes and you won't be paying those high prices for takeout pizza anymore.

Make any day a special occasion when you whip up a batch of mouthwatering homemade ice cream. An electric White Mountain Ice Cream Maker is easy to use and will quickly produce the best ice cream you've ever tasted or go for a taste of nostalgia and select a hand-cranked ice cream churn just like they used in the old days - only better! Create delectable desserts like ice cream, sherbet and frozen yogurt that will have your family begging for more. After all, who doesn't love ice cream?

As an added bonus, you might want to couple your ice cream maker with a Delonghi Magnifica espresso machine. Imagine making your own fresh, espresso flavored ice cream throughout the summer. Plus, you'll be able to entertain guests both young and old. Yum!

Creating culinary masterpieces has never been this easy. With a colleciton of affordable and convenient appliances in your kitchen, you'll be able to cook up a storm. Bon Appetit!