Kitchen for One

By Chase Pattison on February 26, 2012

For anyone that lives alone, you know how difficult it can be to find space-saving, yet quality, kitchen tools. Everything from food processors to Tupperware sets seem to come in sizes designed for restaurant kitchens. This is not ideal for people looking to cook small and stay on a budget. After much searching, I have compiled a list of items that would fit a one person kitchen perfectly.

Let’s start with my favorite. I don’t know about you, but when I am using a food processor, I automatically make too much. That’s because most food processors hold 14 cups of food. There is no way that I can drink 14 cups of smoothie! Not to mention, many food processors are big and bulky, taking up way too much space. I was so excited when I cam across the Cuisinart Mini Prep. It is a 4 cup food processor that chops and grinds the perfect amount of food for one person.

Crock pots are great for any sized kitchen. They allow you to be away from the kitchen for hours while they prepared delicious meals. The problem is that most crock pots hold around 6 quarts. Unless you want to be reheating the same meal for days on end, a smaller crock pot is preferable. What about when you have guests? You want to be able to cook enough food for everyone. The Hamilton Beach 3- in- 1 Slow Cooker is ideal. With three interchangeable 2-, 4-, and 6- quart crocks, you can cook for either yourself or a small party. And the crocks stack nicely for easy storage.

Even though I am not an early riser, getting out of bed at 7 am is still part of my daily routine. Because I know this is the case for most people, a coffeemaker is a must for any kitchen, big or small. The Mr. Coffee 4-Cup Switch Coffeemaker is perfect. Large enough for those days you need a couple of cups with little to no waste.

As someone who lives alone and cooks for themselves, I can tell you that having a few quality knives is very important. I am not suggesting you go out and but a 24 piece knife set. Just the basics are all you need. Try starting with something like the Renaissance 6- Piece Knife Block Set. It has all the major knives you may need cooking for yourself or even a small group of friends.

Finally, most restaurants tell you to mix your ingredients to some desired consistency. Yes, you could do this by hand, but you could save yourself time by using a hand mixer instead. I recommend the Cuisinart Power Advantage 5- Speed Hand Mixer. It is a small yet sturdy mixer that can get any job done quickly without the mess. And since it comes in nine stylish colors, you can pick the one that matches your style the best.

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