It’s happened to all of us. One day you’ve found a killer recipe that you’re ready to try out for the family and you reach for your trusty slow-cooker only to find, to your dismay, that it just won’t work. Or one morning, you wake up feeling groggy and in desperate need of your morning coffee fix, only to find that your coffee maker just refuses to turn on. Even our most reliable kitchen gadgets have an expiration date, and inevitably, they’ll break at the most inopportune times. Being that most of us are on a strict budget these days, it’s not easy to spend hundreds of dollars on a new device on a whim. Thankfully, as more and more devices hit the market, more affordable ones become available. Here are some of the best budget-friendly kitchen gadgets of the year:
Hamilton Beach Set & Forget 6 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker w/ Spoon & Lid ($67.95)
“To make dinnertime easy, the Set & Forget Programmable Slow Cooker offers you three cooking choices: a program mode, a probe mode, and a manual mode. On busy days, program the cooking time and the Set & Forget Slow Cooker automatically shifts to keep warm when the cooking time is up. Cooking a large cut of meat like pot roast, chicken, or pork tenderloin? …” Click here to read more.
Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Deluxe 14-Cup Food Processor with French Fry Blade ($49)
This food processor is great for chopping and slicing whole fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and more. It features stainless steel blades which include a reversible slicing and shredding disc, a chopping blade, and a bonus french fry disc. With 3 speeds plus pulse, this 525-watt device is a powerful and versatile gadget to fill all of your food prep needs. Click here to shop
George Foreman GR0030P 103 Square Inch Jumbo Sized Grill ($41.40)
The George Foreman line of products are renowned for their amazing ability to make tasty, healthy meals in no time. Its patented sloped design helps to rid your food of excess fatty grease, while the nonstick coating allows for easy clean-up. With the 103 square inch surface on this jumbo sized grill, you can whip up that healthy meal for up to 5 people at once, saving you valuable time and energy. This gadget is perfect for busy cooks with large families. Click here to shop
Cuisinart Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Hand Mixer w/ Storage Case ($79.95)
Cuisinart’s Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Hand Mixer features a 220-watt motor and automatic feedback, with 9 speed options and 1-touch speed control. These 9 speed options include 3 low start speeds to help reduce mess from splattering. It comes equipped with a clear snap-on storage case, beaters, a chef’s whisk, dough hooks, a spatula, and an instruction/recipe book. This is sure to be a great deal for the dedicated baker. Click here to shop
Hamilton Beach 49980Z Two Way Brewer Single Serve & 12-Cup Coffee Maker ($76.95)
This coffee maker is for the person who loves to have options. You can choose to brew a single-serve cup of coffee, or a full 12-cup pot. It includes a 12-cup glass carafe and can accommodate any regular travel-sized mug. This machine uses ground coffee, unique scoop measures, and filters ground coffee for a consistent cup of coffee every time. It’s also fully programmable and allows you to brew bold or regular coffee, depending on how you like it. At less than $100, this coffee machine is a steal! Click here to shop