The best thing ATK ever recommend I buy is the Breville Bit More toaster. That thing is epic and I never thought I'd feel so ok with spending so much for a toaster. lol

I have had my Cuisinart mini food prep, 4 cup processor since the late 80's! I adore it for it's tini-ness! You need to do an episode on mini appliances!

I genuinely love that this is the foodware, kitchen appliance, and general cooking version of something like tech's "Best Tech Under 100" videos. I love seeing people love the things they use.

Hi Lisa, in the cooking school where I taught for years, I showed my students how to clean a particularly sticky food processor blade (think hummus , pizza dough and, right on!... aioli) by returning the blade and pulsing a few times before scraping every last bit of goodness from the processor bowl. Clean up so much easier, too.

I ate my first Belgian waffle (actually several of them over the few days we were there) at the World’s Fair in Seattle (1962). Love your videos - extremely helpful! 🥰

I love how angry Hannah gets about toast. I feel that in my soul.

I've had my GE toaster oven for 43.5 years and it is still one of my favorite appliances. I can toast any size slice of bread; I open buns or bagels and toast them on the tray so that only the insides toast, I can reheat frozen waffles; I can make mini pizzas, etc. It even came with a broiler pan with adjustable heights. It is multifunctional and earns its spot on my counter.

I've had my Dash toaster for about 6 months now and I absolutely love it. It's adorable on my counter, and since I recently had to cut gluten out of my diet, the window is beyond helpful since gluten-free breads have much different cooking times than wheat flour breads.

Several years ago, I got a convection toaster oven. Great ratings from Consumer Reports, and it was only a bit over $100. Now I'm also using it as a air fryer, because I suddenly realized what they were. Hardest is finding baskets to fit the toaster oven. I'm still looking for a good basket. But I do love the new use for the most used appliance in the kitchen after the microwave.

I have a Braun immersion blender since 2005 and it's still working and just as powerful. The thing is that the plastic accessories are starting to break, but the motor is still going strong. Wish I could buy just the accessories, but probably I'll have to buy a new one. I just love it. I've made tons of cream soups with it, chopped tones of veggies in its chopping accessory and mixed quite a lot of cake batter with the whisk. I'm giving it a grand funeral when it dies on me.

The equipment review portions of the shows are so essential to me. I want the best bang for my bucks, so keep these gems coming! My kitchen and wallet thank you. 😊❤

Love that toaster! What a find. Thank you for choosing great appliances that are bargains. We are well-served by this. 👍😃❤️

My favorite appliance is the Braun multiquick immersion blender. I use to make smoothies, sauces, dressings, mayo. Because the bottom is metal, you can stick it in a pot to make pureed soups. It also has extra attachments to whisk and chop like a mini food processor.

You are wonderful! I love watching your extremely helpful and informative segments. I've bought several appliances your reviews in the past. I hope to see more from you two in the future.

Forgot my favourite breakfast appliance, the panini grill. It makes better toast than a toaster: the outside of the bread is crispy while the inside stays moist (though it takes a bit longer). It´s also versatile: it can make grilled cheese, function as an electric grill for burgers or sausages, and of course make paninis. It cost me $30, and it has a permanent place on my counter.

I got the Dash toaster today. It is so great. The browning was perfect but you better be ready to catch it! The number 5 was perfect and I could see it brown tp perfection. The toaster is very attractive. I am so happy to catch your video on the toasters because I needed a new one so badly! The toast was so crunchy but still moist in center. Thank you so much.

I'm about to introduce my child to my kitchen and so I have watched so many youtube videos; learning what safer options there are and fun devices. Most of them are boring or padded with irrelevant fill to make them longer. Yours are brilliant! Hands down the most useful information in the shortest amount of time; with very engaging presenters. Thanks so much. Love your work.

That Braun immersion blender is great. Had one for a year or two (I think) and I'm impressed with it. It has special geometry on the shroud over the blade to make sure it really churns/mixes things up as it blends, which helps you get a more uniform consistency, and it seems to work well.

I've had the Cuisinart Griddler for over 8 years and love it. I go through phases of using it multiple times a day for months. It performs great for crispy enchiladas, paninis, etc. It has a few settings, but I found the one I liked and didn't fuss with it. It's sold for just under $100.

After emptying the food processor put it back together and run it. The centrifugal force will clean the blades and post and you can scrape it out of the bowl much easier.

So appreciate your extensive testing and practical recommendations. I really rely on your opinions. Thanks so much!

I like the artisanal bread too. A few years ago my single long slot toaster broke & it was nearly impossible to find a replacement because they were out of fashion for a while. I prefer them for all the reasons you state & am thrilled another good one is available. Thanks also for the time/temp info on waffle cookery.

I bought the Dash toaster ATK recommends several years ago and it's still going strong. I make a homemade boule just about every week and it's great to have this toaster that can toast long pieces of bread.

I received the Dash toaster for my wedding and I am obsessed with it, especially in the yellow!

In my tiny kitchen, appliance versatility is a must. The Dash toaster is tempting but frankly, my Magic Bullet air fryer will toast bread too. My old Braun immersion still works fine and the Cuisinart chopper is still going strong with only a free blade replacement after a recall on the original one. I'm getting the immersion blender for my granddaughter to make baby food for her 6-month old. I know the baby will benefit from real food and the blender will still be in regular rotation years from now when he only wants chicken nuggets and pizza.

My favorite garlic press is from Ikea. It's three pieces instead of two; one side rotates out for easy scraping and cleaning.

I have the nutribullet combo for 2 years make smoothies almost everyday, and so far, a great machine. The blender works great as well.

The personal blender is an awesome gadget for any kitchen. My favorite recipe… One medium orange (or a few pineapple chunks), half ripe banana for sweetness, 5-10 baby carrots and your favorite leafy greens. Top it up with water and blend. Banana may be substituted with 4-5 dry pitted dates. No sugar/artificial sweetener required. How do you make yours?

I got this toaster and absolutely love it! Love the window so I can watch the show

More more more videos from these two - the best food videos on the internet. They need their own channel.

My years-old toaster is on its last legs so I need a new one and want quality without breaking the bank, so thanks for this timely advice!

I have all of these but the waffle maker. I find ATKs recommendations for appliances incredibly reliable! My favorite gear!

I love using the ninja for making batter for Dutch babies - it gets the egg frothy very fast and then makes blending in the rest of the ingredients a breeze.

Having a small kitchen I try to keep my appliances to a minimum. I no longer have a toaster (used to have a toaster oven) I “toast” by buttering my bread and basically fry it in my cast iron pan on the stove like a toasted cheese sandwich.

The funny thing is, I like my toast to be a bit unevenly toasted especially for the sort of loaf being toasted here. I have cut slices unevenly sometimes to get that effect. Call me rustic.

Braun makes really good stuff. I recently picked up a KitchenAid immersion blender for less than the Braun and I'm quite happy with it. $45? at Wal-Mart. Powerful, good shape, single larger button with a speed switch. Detent wand release rather than buttons. Cord is long enough. The cup has recently been redesigned to eliminate the separate guard. I recommend the newer design. The trickiest bit for me when pureeing soup etc is judging how much to set aside before blending so as to end up with the texture I want.

I have a Hamilton Beach immersion blender with a whisk attachment and a small food processor, all in one. It's really handy.

Cooks 2qrt air fryer for $23.00 draw style, toasted bread perfect, baked potatoes, frozen fish sticks and I've cooked 3 large chicken wings perfectly, my favorite appliances, they are small and portable, Bella kitchen smith blender small personal $10.00, perfect for grinding coffee beans, smoothies, ect. Just saying I have a vitamix blender and use it less frequently because my go to small blender is quickly used and washed, vitamix is boxed and used for larger batches. I have tossed the toaster because the small air fryer is versatile enough to handle all my needs.

We own that toaster and air fryer.....thanks to ATK's recommendations......love them both!

I got a toaster form goodwill 5 years ago. Still works like a charm!

I absolutely love my carey electric canner!! Was under 100 and I do small batch canning with it. Great for single people!❤

I have never made enough waffles to justify owning and storing a waffle maker

Great video. When it comes to toasters, I still recommend an oven-styled one as not only do they function as toasters, but they're much easier to clean, and you can cook things that aren't just bread in them. Furthermore, they can also do open-faced sandwiches without you needing to turn on/pre-heat your actual oven

Thank you Lisa for honest about product review.

Great video as always! I want the Braun!

Great vid! And the humor weaved in was a nice garnish. :-)

This was so helpful!!!! Now I know what to buy!!!! Thanks !!!!!!!🙏

I have that braun immersion blender with different attachments and it is honestly amazing. I can make nut butters with it, chop cubes, grind,...

Explanations on what and why are absolutely outstanding 👏👏👏👏🤩😍😋

thank you ladies!

I love the little tips too. Thanks for the recos!

Excellent reviews!! Thank you ❤

I love watching these two lovely lady's.

I have that toaster and that mini processor. Both are awesome.

Love you two guys!

Loved this!! Thanks so much!!

Thanks for the info. It really comes in handy.

Very helpful video! Thank you,

Thank you for the cod and potato tip! I am doing this tomorrow.

Great video, thank you!

only just discovered this channel. I really Lisa and Hannah, they really know their stuff and are great in front of the camera.

I love the Cuisinart food chopper and have the rounded base version. I'm on my second one as my first one, the lid fell onto the floor and the lock interconnect tab on the lid broke off and no replacements for either the lid or bowl were available, so bought the essentially same style, but in red. Great for small jobs that are not big enough for the 11 Cup Cuisinart. Got the white one in I think 2006 for Christmas and have used it quite frequently since and got the red one last fall. I have the lower end Cuisinart stick blender and like it, but may consider getting a better one down the line with the detachable wand and be more comfortable to use. Picked it up at TJ Maxx a few years back, in red no less as a way to try out, and if I didn't like, I can give it to the GoodWill and not cry over it as I think I paid all of $20 for it. My toaster is the Cuisinart basic white 2 slice toaster and it's way better than the red Oster toaster that was not really reliable and finally it burnt my toast to a smokey crispy black as it would not pop up when it should. Replaced by end of day with the Cuisinart. Being all Cuisinart was mostly coincidental, BTW.

These are my favorite reference videos!

Thanks for a great video about appliances that give good bang for the buck. Do you have any thoughts on appliances that give good bang for the bulk? I live in 1 Bedroom apartment with a tiny kitchen. What are the best appliances for the space they take up, particularly when cooking for one.

We love to make potato (sweet potato or regular potato) latkes in the waffle iron. We have the Cuisinart griddler which has interchangeable waffle plates. I’ve also made waffled zucchini patties in it.

For the immersion blender I have found tilting the container so everything goes to one side makes it easier to blend everything and prevent the splashback that can happen from food being too shallow/the blender not being fully immersed

You girls are great. Awesome job.

Very informative, thank you!

Blender container you drink from? You don’t say. My grandmother’s Oster Regency, which she passed along to me, shares a base with the smaller Mason jars. That opens up a world of possibilities. Plus, it also does a whole lot more. Personal blenders, pbbbt.

Hey I have the Braun immersion blender! I had to use it for whipped cream because I gave my kids my mixers. It worked fine, not as nice as a mixer but doable.

Belgian waffles were introduced at the 1962 World’s Fair in Seattle. I was there! Yum!

When my kids were younger we would all say who we wanted to be when we grew up. My son wanted to be Adam. We have a TON of the seasons on DVD and he would just watch equipment corner sections for hours. He was 8. I always wanted to be Bridget. Anyone who could cook and eat such delicious food and still keep her figure is my idol! Julia is awesome too, but, Bridget mentioned having kids and that makes the whole figure thing even harder... for me anyway. Seriously, ladies, you ALL look great! We used to make a list of the "winning" items we have.

I love mini appliances. So much easier all around!

Great duo

FYI Belgian waffles were the signature food item of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair

I have a 25 yr old mini cuisinart processor. Haven’t had to sharpen.

Regarding the Ninja blender: It blends at an uncomfortable decibel that my ears hurt and my parrot in the next room was in shock and remained huddled and quiet the whole day.

I have the dash toaster and love it!

Remembering the ‘64-‘65 Worlds Fair waffles. Soooo tasty!

Thank you! 😊

Those are really nice Kitchen Appliances Under $100

My favorite waffle iron was square and you could flip the plates and make the best grill cheese.

I have the Cuisinart mini and I think chop spins the blade one way and grind the other, not 2 different speeds. "The smartpower blade has a patented auto-reversing ability with a sharp edge for delicate chopping and pureeing soft foods, while the blunt edge grinds through spices and harder foods."

I love my Foodi Ninja XL Pro oven and Instant Pot. I haven't used an oven in 2 years.

I found a couple of those Cuisinart small for processors (minus the scraper) for $5 ea at my local thrift and they’re great

I'd like to see a review of of the new batches of cordless cordless Appliances like emerging blenders and hand mixers. Although I do have the broad multi stick 6 I also have a new kitchen aid immersion blender which seems to work pretty well. About one year or so ago I purchased a kitchenaid cordless hand mixer. I bought it mainly because I do a lot of food bread food prep and being a guy I like anything electric or mechanical to do the work. I honestly did not have high expectations tations but the more I use the cordless hand mixer the more I love it. I bought the extended warranty from target so I really I really put it through its paces especially this past holiday season. I figured if it broke I wouldn't care because target would just replace it for free and it would also give me an idea of what it's Max limitations limitations are for the future. I have a couple other very good and very powerful hand mixers mixers from both Kenmore and kitchenaid But I honestly can't remember the last time I pulled one of the other ones out because the cordless cordless guy is always ready to go and has plenty of torque to get through every every medium to large batch of cookie dough oh and other batters I thrown at it. I don't think on its highest speed speed it goes anywhere near as fast as the Corded Models but Again it does pretty well and has a lot of torque.

Not trying to be pedantic, just trying to let you know about a typo if you want to fix it: at 3:49 it has "gluting" in the CC instead of "glutting" the market for Belgian waffles. Love y'all's stuff! Thanks for everything!

Although Belgian waffles are generally fatter, the real difference is that they are made with yeast as opposed to being a quick bread (baking powder, baking soda and buttermilk, etc.)

I have a Black & Decker 6 cup food processor, I paid about $35 for years ago, and it has worked great. You don't need a $60 plus processor to do what you have too do.

Immersion (stick) blenders also do a great job emulsifying oil/vinegar marinades and dressings.

Thank you 😊

Oh my gosh, Hannah! Thank you for knowing the difference between fewer and less!!! I think I love you!

My hubby’s eyes light up when I say “waffles.” Breville’s four square has been a fabulous purchase.

Showing the Smeg toaster, that any Red Dwarf fans would find wildly amusing. 🤣

Hi Lisa! Thanks for the mini processor review. Would you please give us the recipe for the garlic mayonnaise you made? It looks like a winner!

I have the Braun food processor. It's not under $100.00, but it does have a small bowl that fits in the large one so you only have to get one processor, not two. Like the hand-held blender, it also has variable speed, but for both the pulse and continuous. In addition to the small bowl, it has a juicer and whipped cream maker that (don't tell my KitchenAid) is faster and better than my stand mixer. There is the traditional S blade plus instead of different blades, it comes with a blade holder for slicing, shredding, grating, etc. A dough blade makes wonderful biscuits, but I wouldn't try to use it for heavy dough because as strong and silent as this machine is, it's still not a stand mixer. The only thing my favorite food processor doesn't have is a bag for holding the parts so I keep mine in a bag that my bedding set came in. When the Cuisinart S blade scare happened a few years ago, and my restaurant-grade food processor bit the dust, I looked on Amazon and bought this one based on the good reviews coming from people who had used Cuisinart food processors and liked this one much better.

Hannah you started it so now we need the full 'Toaster' story. it has to be good! LOL

I bought the Instant Pot air fryer. I don't need a toaster anymore! Love my air fryer it does just about everything. Between having the instant pot air fryer and the instant pot pressure cooker, you don't need any other appliances in the kitchen anymore outside of my coffee machine, of course 😁

Can you review meat grinders, and discuss their possible versatility? I have been trying to find a small, quiet, and powerful enough to handle grinding soft bone for my 2 cats and other prep. Prices range drastically and reviews are hard to rely on, sometimes contradicting manufacturer's recommendations, Thanks!!

Nice toaster!