Last updated on April 5th, 2022
Juggling a 9-to-5 job, seeing to the kids’ homework, and preparing a meal are no easy tasks. At the end of the day, you are too tired to cook. Ordering takeaway is tempting, but on the other hand, you know your family needs nutritious food. So you have no choice but to head to the kitchen to prepare a meal.
When you have a well-equipped kitchen, chores become a lot easier. And to make cooking an exciting adventure, you need to stock up on these essential appliances. What are these must-have kitchen appliances? And how are they going to make your life easier? Let’s check out our options!
Must-have one: A blender
Technology is evolving. A state-of-the-art blender can cut down your cooking time. From mixing sauces to making chutneys, this versatile equipment can handle a variety of grinding and mixing chores with astounding speed. If you already have a blender stored away in your cabinet, make sure it is in pristine condition and that the blades are sharp. Good equipment can cut your blending time in half!
Must-have two: A toaster
What would we do without this magnificent creation? On hectic mornings, getting the children ready for school, and preparing their lunch boxes makes it difficult to whip up a hot breakfast of dosas and chutney. A toaster comes in handy for a quick-fix breakfast. The best part is that you don’t have to deal with dirty pots and pans in your modular kitchen!
Must-have three: A dishwasher
If the pandemic has taught us one thing, it’s self-reliance. Cooking a meal and then tackling a pile of greasy dishes can be a nightmare. But never fear; you don’t have to crawl under the comforter with a box of tissues. With a dishwasher, a sink full of dirty dishes is a thing of the past. What’s more, the hot water used in the dishwasher will sanitize your dishes, something that is essential in these trying times. In the meanwhile, check out these eight ways to keep your house clean using food!
Must-have four: A juicer
Nowadays, people are paying more attention to good health and nutrition. With the variety of diets doing the rounds, a juicer is a kitchen staple. You can whip up your favorite fruit or veggie smoothie in a blink and get your daily quota of nutrients in minutes.
Must-have five: A microwave oven
Life on the fast track leaves you little time to prepare hot meals. Consequently, storing food in containers becomes a necessity, especially when you are working late. It’s easy peasy to heat the food as and when the need arises and enjoy hot home-cooked meals. And that’s why a microwave is a great addition to your stylish kitchen!
Must-have six: A sandwich toaster
Quick-fix meals are a cinch when you have a sandwich toaster handy. You can put almost any stuffing in your grilled sandwich, giving you the freedom to enjoy a meal without the need to clean up the mess afterward.
Must-have seven: A hand blender
Hand blenders are an indispensable part of any kitchen. They are versatile and often save you the bother of reaching for a bulky blender since a hand blender will do as good a job.
Must-have eight: An air fryer
Fried food is enticing, and foods like chips and samosas are hard to resist. However, health concerns prevent you from enjoying these treats. But no worries! With air fryers, you get to have your cake and eat it too!
You’ll be surprised to know that apart from potato chips, you can air-fry bacon, chickpeas, doughnuts, and even chicken wings. The possibilities are endless!
Must-have nine: A multi-cooker
A great addition to your kitchen, the multi-cooker is a lot different from the standard rice cooker. Apart from rice dishes, it is great for steamed dishes too. As you don’t need much oil to cook in the multi-cooker, it’s a healthy cooking appliance. The biggest advantage? Once you set the timer, you can enjoy your movie on NetFlix and not worry about your food burning and sticking to the bottom of the pan.
So there you have it. Cooking can indeed be a pleasurable activity when you have the right appliances. Not only will your kitchen look swanky and neat, but you will also have more time to enjoy life!
Happy cooking, everyone!
