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Everybody needs a little help in the kitchen, especially when kids head back to school and life gets even busier. When it comes to Epic Discounts that will make preparing meals for the kids and the whole family, BestReviews has you covered. This week, we’re featuring must-have small appliances along with tips on simplifying breakfast, lunch and dinner during this busy time of year.
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Mornings are often the busiest time of day, especially when you’re getting ready for work while helping the kids get off to school. Still, making a hearty breakfast doesn’t have to take all morning. The whole family can enjoy hot sandwiches, waffles, eggs and more with a versatile sandwich maker that cooks in minutes. For breakfast smoothies on the go, mixing nutritious fruits, grains and vegetables in a blender doesn’t take long but keeps hunger in control until lunchtime.
When it comes to packing lunch for the kids, you can also use a sandwich maker to prepare quick sandwiches on the go. You’ll be able to choose the types of bread and ingredients kids love so they will eat more and waste less. Reusable ice packs and insulated lunch bags will keep pre-made sandwiches fresh until lunchtime.
When dinner meal prep is convenient, there’s more time for family conversation to catch up on the day’s events. Whether you’re making after-school snacks or fast dinners, an air fryer is an essential appliance. Fries, pizza, wings and more can be prepared in minutes with minimal oil. For larger meals, a slow cooker makes it easy to have soups, casseroles, stews, roasts, chili and other favorites hot and ready to enjoy after a long day.
Hamilton Beach Dual Sandwich Stacker
Making hot sandwiches in minutes is easy with the Hamilton Beach Dual Sandwich Stacker. This handy gadget makes two stacked sandwiches at once in less than five minutes. Simply heat it up, add bread and fillings, close the lid and cook. It's an affordable option for making fast meals that you can enjoy as you head out the door to work or school.
Meal prep is easy when you have the right small appliances. However, when it comes to Ninja’s Mega System, you only need one. That’s because it’s both a blender and a food processor with a 72-ounce pitcher and an 8-cup processing bowl. In addition to preparing large amounts of food quickly, it’s powered by a 1,500-watt motor that delivers impressive performance. Two 16-ounce cups with lids are also included. From shakes to smoothies and salads to stews, it’s the perfect system for all of your favorite recipes.
The Cosori Air Fryer Pro is built with features that simplify making snacks and meals. It features a 5-quart capacity that holds enough food for a group and reaches a maximum temperature of 450 degrees, so it cooks fast and evenly. The easy-to-use controls include simple presets for preparing several popular foods. What’s more, you won’t have to worry about shaking the basket while air frying, as it has a shake alert alarm. After cooking, food slides off the ceramic-coated, dishwasher-safe basket for hassle-free cleanup.
You can cook an entire meal with minimal effort with the KOOC 3-in-1 slow cooker. This buffet-style cooker features three 1.5-quart ceramic crocks and has separate controls for precise results. The triple slow-cooker comes with everything you need to make entire meals, including lids, liners and spoons. The ceramic crocks are removable and dishwasher-safe.
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