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    Home » Recipes » Holiday

    Our Best 2023 Gift Guide For Small Kitchen Appliances

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    Welcome to our ultimate gift guide for the best small kitchen appliances of 2023, curated for your favorite home chefs! From sleek pressure cookers to powerful blenders and everything in between, this comprehensive gift guide not only showcases the best tools, but we've also snuck in some delightful recipes to kick-start your culinary adventures.

    Kitchen Appliances: Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker

    Instant Pots are an absolute game-changer in the kitchen, streamlining meal prep with their multifunctional capabilities. With the ability to sauté, pressure cook, slow cook, and more all in the same pot, you can effortlessly whip up everything from tender stews to perfectly cooked grains in a fraction of the time. Their convenience and versatility make them one of the best kitchen appliances, especially as a holiday gift.

    My Super Easy Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe

    This classic Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe is an absolute winner, boasting a timeless appeal!

    With straightforward instructions and simple ingredients, this stew comes together effortlessly and is perfect for cozying up on chilly days. This is definitely another essential addition to your comfort food repertoire.

    Kitchen Appliances: Kitchenaid Food Grinder Attachment

    Food grinders are special kitchen appliances to have. You can easily make custom blends of spices, freshly ground meats, and more! Their versatility in making personalized flavors and textures elevates homemade dishes to a new level. They're a perfect holiday gift for anyone who loves to explore in the kitchen and add that extra touch of creativity.

    Truly Authentic Falafel Recipe

    The secret to a great falafel recipe is not what you'd think. Real-deal authentic falafel is generally made in a meat grinder. CRAZY, I know! It's a super small investment for a lifetime of amazing falafel.

    You can grind soaked chickpeas, herbs, and spices for falafel, hominy for tamales, and even make fruit purees.

    Kitchen Appliances: Virtuoso Plus Breadmaker

    A breadmaker brings the delightful aroma of freshly baked bread right into your home with minimal effort. As a holiday gift, it's a fantastic choice for both seasoned bakers and beginners, and adds a deliciously warm touch to the season.

    Rainbow Veggie Sandwich

    Imagine, if you will, the perfect sandwich: warm slices of bread, followed by the creamy goodness of avocado and the crunch of fresh vegetables like cucumber, carrots, and green onion. With a hearty dollop of Pistachio Basil Sandwich Spread, every bite is literally bursting with flavor.

    Trust me, when you try this sandwich I created for California Grown you won’t even miss the meat!

    Kitchen Appliances: Vitamix A3300 Blender

    A Vitamix blender is a kitchen powerhouse, blending anything from silky smoothies to creamy soups with a powerful motor and precision blades. It can also be used to create nut butter, sauces, and even grind grains, offering a wide range of culinary possibilities. A Vitamix is an overall great gift choice for anyone who would love a multifunctional appliance to elevate their kitchen game.

    Seriously Delicious Green Smoothie

    Confession: I hate pretty much ALL green smoothies. However, this delicious green smoothie recipe is one I could enjoy every day! 

    With a combination of spinach, green grapes, bananas and pineapple, this recipe is subtly sweet and slightly tropical, which was a huge hit in our household. Plus, you can freeze any leftovers into healthy popsicles to snack on later.

    Kitchen Appliances: Gardyn

    The Gardyn hydroponic gardening system is the perfect kitchen gift for anyone passionate about fresh, homegrown produce. Its innovative design and simplicity makes it ideal for those eager to enjoy organic greens and herbs all year round, right from their kitchen. By making indoor gardening effortless (and removing the need for soil or constant watering), Gardyn offers a sustainable and convenient way to cultivate a variety of plants.

    Get $100 off your Gardyn order - exclusively from This Mess Is Ours x Gardyn.

    Use promo code: THISMESSISOURS

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    A Simple Recipe For Cobb Salad

    Cobb salad is one of those recipes where the ingredients can change and morph depending on the season and what the cook has on hand.

    Our version of this famous salad is bursting with fresh-from-the-gardyn tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and leafy greens, with a few store-bought elements like salty mixed nuts added for good measure and lots of flavors.

    As we wrap up this guide to the best kitchen appliances for holiday gifting, remember that the perfect gift isn't just about functionality—it's about adding joy and convenience to someone's life. Whether it's the versatility of an Instant Pot or a food grinder, the warmth of a breadmaker, or the power of a Vitamix blender, each appliance brings a unique touch to the kitchen.

    Are you looking for more gift ideas? Check out our other gift guides below!

    Click on the images below to check out more of our holiday gift guides!

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    If you’ve found something you or your loved one would like from our favorite kitchen appliances gift guide, I would be so grateful if you would let me know what you think in the comments below! 

    I just love hearing from you and your reviews and comments help others visiting This Mess is Ours.

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