| If you are worried you won't have room in your new kitchen for a collection, register for a set that nests for easy storage. 5. Mixer
Sure, you can beat batters, mixes, and sauces by hand - for about 200 strokes.
If you want to whip something fast, a mixer is a must. Available to the masses are commercial-quality stand mixers, featuring a wide range of speeds and industrial-size bowls.
This high-quality stand mixer can last you for 20 years or more, but if you don't foresee much mixing over the next two decades, hand-held models are powerful and easy to use.
But if you still aren't sure, you needn't decide between the two - convertible mixers instantly snap from standin g to hand-held for when you just need a quick whirl. 6. Cookware
You don't have to be a gourmet chef to need a complete set of cookware; a quality set of basics is essential for every kitchen. You’ll cover most of your cooking needs with a couple of fry pans; a covered saucepan; a covered sauté pan; a covered chef's pan; and a covered stockpot. Consider non-stick surfaces make cleanup a breeze, while stainless steel is perfect for browning and searing. 7. Toaster Oven
The toaster is a classic wedding gift, and can certainly come in handy; however, a toaster oven goes beyond toasting bread to bake, reheat, defrost, and even roast food.
Unlike microwaves, a toaster oven browns your cuisine to a golden crisp and bakes evenly.
Current convection toaster ovens cut back on cooking time, and can even come outfitted with a dehydration timer.
An assortment of sizes and styles make it easy to find a model that fits your décor - and still makes a mean piece of toast. 8. Blender
No kitchen is complete without a blender for whipping up smoothies, mixing drinks when you entertain, and swirling up milkshakes on a sweltering day.
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