THE HOT LIST

Once your major appliances have been chosen and installed, it’s time to start thinking about the next thing: small appliances. These beauties may be slight in size, but they’re absolutely crucial when it comes to shaping your culinary experience (and the deliciousness of your meals). Here are some of the hottest new benchtop appliances every home cook must get their hands on.

MIX IT UP

The KitchenAid stand mixer features a gorgeous finish that’s very easy on the eyes, as well as an elegant 4.7L glass mixing bowl that has been designed to deliver optimal power to prepare large quantities of dough and cake batter without compromising on performance. Boasting 10 speeds, the stand mixer will become your kitchen’s culinary centre as you mix, knead and whip ingredients with ease. For even greater versatility, the power hub fits over 10 optional attachments to turn the mixer into a pasta maker, food grinder, vegetable slicer, sausage maker and so much more. KitchenAid stand mixer, kitchenaid.com.au

COMPACT COMPANION

One appliance that incorporates the functions of 12? We say a resounding yes! The Thermomix TM5 is essentially another set of hands in the kitchen, an enabler of fast, delicious, homecooked meals and sweet treats. Its specialty functions include grinding, cooking, emulsifying, whipping, steaming, mixing, stirring, blending, chopping, kneading, precise heating and weighing. The Thermomix will no doubt be a welcome addition to the kitchens of those