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These two accessories, which may be used with all KitchenAid household stand mixers, turn many tough kitchen chores into walks in the park. The strainer, for example, converts cooked apples and pears into sauces for preserving or immediate consumption. Freezer jams are a snap; so is fresh tomato sauce. Baby foods can be made in quantity and frozen. The grinder is equally versatile–think chuck or turkey for fresh hamburgers; Parmesan for pasta or cheddar for quesadillas; peppers, onions, and tomatoes for salsa; apples for chunky sauce. The grinder has two plates, coarse and fine, the latter of which converts stale bread into crumbs in a jiffy. Both strainer and grinder assemble and disassemble quickly and easily with (more…)

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This attachment performs the cutting and shredding duties your food processor might: select the proper cone, slip it into the plastic housing, and attach all to your stand mixer’s hub with a metal shaft. You can shred potatoes, onions, nuts, and chocolate, or slice vegetables for cooking or munching. While it adds versatility to your mixer, the unit is cumbersome to disassemble–more so than KitchenAid’s other nifty attachments–and its several parts make it difficult to store. Still, it’s easier on your arms than manual slicing and shredding, especially for large quantities, and all parts are dishwasher-safe. –Betsy Danheim

Exceptionally convenient for everyday use, this two-in-one appliance functions as both a handheld immersion blender and a food chopper. As a blender with low and high speed settings, it purees soup right in the pot, blends batters, makes healthy protein shakes, and much more. The included 24-ounce travel blending mug with snap-on lid allows for mixing in a convenient to-go container, making it easier to sip on something healthy when out and about. In seconds, the appliance converts from a handheld blender to a chopper, fully equipped with a powerful 330-watt motor, 2-cup chopping bowl, and a stainless-steel blade for chopping just about anything. Dice onions and green peppers for a pizza or mince herbs to add to a homemade (more…)