Top Five Kitchen Appliances You Need To Check Out!

We're always trying to find ways to make cooking easier, so I've decided to give you all an inside look into what you can do to improve your cooking time. I've complied this list of five great items you should check out and pick up for your own kitchen! Even better, you can find each of these small appliances for less than $100 at your local department store.

Toaster Oven: Toaster ovens seem to be overlooked often in the kitchen, but I use mine every single day.  If you purchase a 6-slice high quality oven, you’ll probably find yourself using yours quite a bit too. For small meals, the conventional oven option is awesome. Many of us heat up our homes using the traditional oven when it’s not necessary! I find my toaster oven bakes meats, breads, and even frozen foods, just as well as a traditional oven if not better. Plus, it’s a lot smaller and easier to maintain.  I have had the most satisfaction with Oster brand ovens.

CrockPot: A slow cooker is a must have if you’re always on the go. You simply place the ingredients in the CrockPot, plug it in, and turn it on. You are free to spend the entire day doing whatever you please and you can come back to a great home-cooked meal. I especially love my CrockPot for preparing soups. It’s so simple and can be so delicious! (http://www.crock-pot.com)

Magic Bullet: The Magic Bullet is a great addition to any kitchen. It’s small and fits easily on your countertop.  It’s also super simple to use.  You put all your ingredients in a cup, then the cup is capped off with the blender blades.  The whole thing is put on the base, you twist it to turn it on, let it run a minute or so, then twist it off. Your drink is already in its own cup!  It’s a great product for making smoothies, sauces, and salsas! (http://www.buythebullet.com)

Slap Chop: We’ve all seen the silly commercials for this product, but it really works! It’s a quick and easy way to chop up veggies. I often use it to chop up nuts for baking. It’s also fairly simple to clean and doesn’t take up a lot of space. (https://www.slapchop.com)

George Foreman Grill: George Foreman indoor grills come in all shapes and sizes and are simple to use. I recently got one and was surprised at how quickly I was able to cook meats. Although I wouldn’t suggest it for every meal, it’s great for most!  (http://www.georgeforemancooking.com)