‘I develop hundreds of recipes a year, and these are my kitchen must-haves’

“I have a lot of basil at home in my garden, so I’d love to whip up homemade pesto whenever I need to.” A multi-chopper is the ideal item for those who need to make big batches of ingredients and cooking elements. If you’re the type to meal prep or prepare in advance, this tool is an essential.

Key features:

• Bowl Cover Included: Handy storage cover included so ingredients can be prepped ahead of time or easily store leftovers.
• 2 Speeds: Low speed for chopping or delicate ingredients. High speed for pureeing or harder ingredients.
• Blade and Whisk Attachments: Use the stainless steel blade to chop, grind and mince. Use the whisk attachment to whip.
• 750mL Processing Capacity: The large 750mL glass processing bowl is sturdy and durable.

Available at:

• $55.96 from Amazon
• $60 from Bing Lee
• $69.95 from Betta

Sarah has one word for this air fryer: invaluable. She explains that being able to cook two different things at two different temperatures is a lifesaver. This 2-drawer air fryer works wonders when meal-prepping for the week, or following a recipe that has several different components to cook.

Key features:

• 2-drawer air fryer that can cook up to 4 foods at once. 
• Design maximises benchtop space while giving you the power and capacity of 2 air fryers in the footprint of one
• Delivers the optimal air flow and even heat required to cook 4 foods at once for crispy, golden perfection every time.

Available at:

• $439 from Myer
• $449 from Bing Lee
• $449 from David Jones

This hand mixer is for ‘the times when you don’t want to get out the big stand mixer’. Sarah says that whipping cream or making small elements for your baking extravaganza can be easily done using a hand mixer instead of pulling out the big guns every time. It’s easy to clean, store away and is a nice tidy price as well!

Key features:

• Easily adjustable 5-speed mechanical control
• Stainless steel Turbo Beaters
• 16 wire whisk

Available at:

• $145 from Appliances Online

Sarah explains that she doesn’t have a huge amount of cupboard space when she’s at home, so she’s in need of appliances and cooking items that are versatile in their function. Having a deep dish frying means she can cook up a ‘stirfry, schnitzel or make a big batch of bolognese’ with only one pan sitting in the cupboard.

Key features:

• Resistant non-stick that lasts 3 x longer for long-lasting performance, easy cleaning and flawless glide (compared to Tefal’s standard non-stick coating).
• The pan is at the perfect cooking temperature when the hour glass in the Thermo-Signal technology disappears.
• The pan is suitable for all hobs including induction, and oven compatible up to 175C (250C without lid)
• Hard anodized material, coupled with Thermo-fusion integral technology make the pans super-durable and ensure even heat distribution for more efficient cooking

Available at:

• $179.99 from Tefal
• $117.09 from Amazon
• $179.99 from David Jones