Cooking for the holidays adds to the festivities when you have the right appliances and tools to simplify the work. Powerful and versatile countertop ovens, a capable food processor and sharp knives are essential to making meal prep a breeze. With special meals in mind, BestReviews’ staff recommendations will have you celebrating holiday cooking all season long.
Ken Maccarone joins “Morning in America” with essential tools to simplify your holiday cooking routine.
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
This smart oven is a multi-tasking 1,800-watt powerhouse that makes it easy to prepare numerous recipes from your countertop. It features 13 settings, including toast, broil, bake, dehydrate and air fry, plus it delivers convection heating for fast, even cooking. Element iQ technology directs power where it’s needed most for excellent results every time, so you can count on your holiday dishes to impress your guests.
Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor
If you’re cooking for a large group this holiday season, you need a food processor to prepare ingredients fast and efficiently. This 14-cup food processor has you covered. Not only will it accommodate large amounts of food, but it’s powered by a 720-watt motor that makes quick work of blending, chopping and more. The wide feed tube and reliable pushers handle all of the essential fruits, vegetables and more that make your holiday dishes extra special.
COSORI Smart 12-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo
More than just a toaster oven, this versatile small appliance can bake, air-fry, roast, toast, broil, dehydrate, slow-cook, make pizza, ferment, reheat and keep food warm. It’s large enough to prepare family-sized portions, such as two 12-inch pizzas or a 5-pound chicken. It cooks with rapid air and reaches temperatures as high as 450 degrees F for fast results and crispy textures. It’s smart too and can be paired with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa for effortless phone or voice control.
Chef’s Choice 15XV EdgeSelect Professional Electric Knife Sharpener
From preparing ingredients to slicing food for serving, sharp knives are a must for holiday cooking. The EdgeSelect is powered by electricity and uses a 3-stage sharpening system with diamond abrasives to turn dull knives into razor-sharp tools. It sharpens straight-edge or serrated blades so all the knives in your collection will be ready for chopping vegetables, slicing meat, cutting desserts and more.
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