Buying Guides & Articles:More Kitchen Appliances

With blenders, power, performance, and price don't always go hand-in-hand. In our tests, some modestly powered, inexpensive blenders turned out smooth-as-silk mixtures,... Read more

Blenders are one appliance that consumers are more likely to leave on the countertop-so upscale looks, increased power, and sturdier construction are driving blender... Read more

Look for juice-maker features that make the machines easier to use, store and clean. Also make sure that the juicer accommodates the type of fruit or vegetable you wish... Read more

Hamilton Beach and Oster account for more than 40 percent of countertop-blender sales. Other brands include Black & Decker, Braun, Cuisinart, GE, KitchenAid, Krups,... Read more

The type of juice maker you choose depends on the type of juice you like to drink. If you plan to make only citrus juice, than a juicer is a fine choice... Read more

GE leads the countertop microwave-oven market with approximately 30 percent of units sold, followed by Sharp. GE also sells the most over-the-range models... Read more

There are some familiar players in the juice-maker market, including one brand, Cuisinart, that offers a juicer as an accessory to its other products... Read more

Match the machine to the way you prepare foods. But you may find you need more than one. Which food-prep appliance best suits your style and the foods you prepare? Hand... Read more

You needn't spend a bundle to get a decent blender. Many of the models we tested, even the less-expensive ones, were competent at various tasks. Different types of... Read more

Stand mixers are more expensive and take up more space, but a good one can save you a lot of muscle power. A heavy, powerful stand mixer can knead even two loaves' worth... Read more