A slow cooker does the work while you're out. Brown the meat in the morning, switch it on, and come home to a stew, chili or pulled pork that's ready to eat.
Sous vide cooks food in a water bath at an exact temperature, so steak, chicken and salmon come out perfectly cooked edge to edge. Then a quick sear finishes the job.
A stand mixer kneads bread dough, whips meringue and creams butter while your hands are free. Buy the size you'll really use, not the biggest in the shop.
A good blender does far more than smoothies: silky soups, sauces, dressings and frozen drinks. Power helps, but jar shape and a slow first speed matter just as much.
A flip-style Belgian waffle maker gives you deep pockets, crisp outsides and fluffy middles. Weekend breakfast sorted, and perfect when you're feeding a crowd.
