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Must-Have Kitchen Appliances for Busy Working Professionals

For Whom/What:

busy working couple who prefer to eat at home

Budget:

$$-$$$

Requirements:

reliable

great warranty (or better yet, doesn't require service)

make restaurant-quality food

already own a blender, so no blender recommendations

Extra Details:

What is the kitchen appliance you can't imagine being without? My husband and I are all about making quality food, but we don't want to spend all day cooking. We already have a Vitamix blender that gets used almost every day from breakfast smoothies to hearty soups for sick days. So besides a blender, what appliances do you swear by? Other beverage maker recommendations, such as coffee machines are welcome.

mia
1 month ago

Breville Smart Oven/Air Fryer for me. It's essentially a smaller oven that doubles as an air fryer with preset functions like pizza, toast, roast, dehydrate, etc., so I find myself reaching for this way more than a full-size oven. 

There is a smarter, app-powered and more expensive version, too, but don't buy it. This one works just fine and is probably less buggy. 

Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
Brand: Breville
candylover
2 months ago

The Breville Sous Chef 16 Food Processor is a total game-changer for busy professionals who still want to whip up great meals without spending forever in the kitchen. 

The extra-wide feed chute means less chopping before you even get started—just throw whole fruits and veggies in there and let it do the work. Perfect for when you need dinner on the table fast.

The controls are super intuitive, and all the parts are easy to take apart and clean. You don’t have to be a pro chef to figure this one out, and cleanup is a snap.

No more unevenly chopped veggies or over-processed dips. This food processor gets it right every time, making meal prep less stressful and more satisfying.

It is like having an extra set of hands in the kitchen. It saves time, reduces hassle, and makes cooking fun and easy, which is exactly what every busy professional needs.

Sous Chef® 16 Food Processor
Brand: Breville
eastwest
2 months ago

The Nespresso Vertuo Pop+. 

It’s super quick and convenient, plus you get that rich, café-quality coffee at home without any fuss. Just pop in a pod, press a button, and you're good to go. It’s a total time-saver when you’re rushing in the morning or need a midday pick-me-up.

Vertuo Pop+
Brand: Nespresso
bearmama
2 months ago

The Gaggenau Built-In Coffee Machine is a must-have kitchen appliance for working professionals who appreciate the luxury of café-quality coffee at home. Known for its exceptional performance and sleek, integrated design, this machine delivers an unmatched coffee experience with its customizable settings that cater to every coffee lover's taste—whether it’s a robust espresso, a creamy cappuccino, or a perfectly balanced latte. Its intuitive touch display, automatic cleaning system, and smart technology features allow for effortless brewing and maintenance, saving valuable time during busy mornings. With the Gaggenau coffee machine, you not only elevate your kitchen's style but also enjoy the convenience of a professional-grade coffee experience that keeps you energized and ready to take on the day.

Fully Automatic Coffee Machine
Brand: Gaggenau