Small Appliances That Earn Their Counter Space

Which small appliance earns regular use in your kitchen, and what do you actually make with it? Describe the meals or tasks it helps with and how often you bring it out.

Useful details go beyond a brand name: household size, available storage, cleanup effort, and limitations all help someone decide whether an appliance would suit them. What do you wish you had understood before making room for it?

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