

Your kitchen should have the right tools. Welcome to "A Guide to Gearing Up Your Kitchen," a series where I help you outfit the space with all the small appliances you need (and ditch the ones you don’t).
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These Are My Favorite Air Fryer Recipes
Of all the delicious morsels that come out of my air fryer, these recipes lead the top of the list.


How to Know It's Time to Say Goodbye to a Kitchen Appliance
When your gaze meets that automatic pan stirrer or immersion circulator, does Supertramp’s “Goodbye Stranger” start playing in your head?


The First Things You Should Make With a New Instant Pot
When you're stumped on what to cook in this multi-functional machine, this is a great place to start.


The Best Kitchen Appliances to Buy Cordless
Battery-powered appliances give you a more flexible kitchen space without cluttered outlets.


The Simple Waffle Iron Is Actually a Multi-Meal Cooking Appliance
With its many grooves and divots, the waffle iron's hot plates can crisp up a surprising amount of delicious morsels.


Why Your Kitchen Still Needs a Toaster (Even If You Have an Air Fryer)
When it comes to perfect toast, the slot toaster outperfoms the air fryer every time.


Everything to Consider When Buying a Stand Mixer
Stand mixers are big ticket appliances. Make sure you're investing in the right one for your kitchen.


Everything to Consider When Buying a Food Processor
Food processors can make quick work out of both big projects and everyday meal prep. Consider these things when shopping for your next one.