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Lots of people wonder if they should purchase the latest gizmos and gadgets for their kitchen. Many of them certainly do have a place in our homes, but some are just fad items or double up on the capability of something else we already have. Some of your favorite dishes may well need a particular item in the kitchen that you don’t yet have. Or maybe you’ve spotted a recipe you want to try out, but don’t know how to overcome the cooking problem!

Should you have a gas oven or an electric oven? It really should depend on the cost to you of running them. If you know your gas is cheaper to use, then stick with the gas oven. An electric oven is often fan assisted. This is designed to make the entire space inside the same temperature. A gas oven will obviously have a hotter area at a particular distance from the top of the flame than on the other shelves or at the bottom. This can be ideal if you need to cook two different things at the same time.

A microwave oven, however, doesn’t work in the same way at all. When you look at websites like Ovenshopper, you’ll see that they can vary wildly in price and power. So what do you need? This again depends on what you like to use it for. Batch cooking is essential if you’re looking to live life a little more frugally. It can also help to ensure food isn’t wasted. Microwaves are ideal for reheating individual portions. Believe it or not, you can bake individual cakes in a mug here too!

The deep fat fryer was the staple of many kitchens back in the eighties. Then we got told they were a fire hazard and made our favorite foods far too unhealthy. Nowadays we have healthier options with the air fryer, using much less oil, and becoming a little more versatile in what we can cook. 

The hob is the center of any kitchen. It needs to be well lit and well ventilated. But what heats yours? Electric or gas is used to heat a ring. You sit a pot or pan on it, and the heat can be adjusted. Technology today has pushed the boundaries of electric hob heating and safety to new levels. This makes them a very attractive proposition. They are more controllable and can offer everything you need for a range of Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese style dishes. Woks, pans, and pots are all welcome here for the quick and easy recipes you love.

Food processors have been around for decades. Some of the very best ones will become the only tool you need in the kitchen. Chopping, blending, crushing, liquidizing, and grating can all be achieved with a quick change of an attachment. What puts people off is the size of the thing, and how tricky it is to get things clean. Look for dishwasher safe containers, blades, and attachments next time you’re shopping for one. Enjoy all your favorite recipes at home.