Christmas is approaching! You decorated, bought gifts, did the shopping and the necessary preparations for decorating the Christmas table, but have you forgotten something? You start preparing the ingredients for the Christmas table and suddenly realize that you don't have the necessary small appliances that will make cooking and food preparation easier, while also significantly reducing your time spent in the kitchen.

So, you need to organize yourself properly and equip yourself in time with the essentials. Let's take a look together at these wonderful small appliances that you must have in your kitchen, depending on what you plan to serve your guests and how each one will help you.

For Cooking

So many cooking appliance options, but which one should you choose for each task?

Potatoes or rice? Whatever side dish you choose for the festive table, you can pick the right appliance. Want crispy potatoes with minimal fat? There is only one solution, and it goes by the name of air fryer. Or do you prefer vegetables in the steamer or perfectly fluffy rice in the rice cooker for the whole family? You choose!

If the table is expected to be veeeery large, then you will definitely need extra burners for boiling and an oven to bake a pie or some side dish. Alternatively, you can try cooking on a teppanyaki - this device that looks either like a large pan or a griddle - or even use a robot oven, which is fast, efficient, and doesn't take up much space.

A festive table is very demanding and requires a lot of time in the kitchen. For this reason, you will need appliances that offer quick cooking and perfect results. Choose a multi-cooker, which offers automatic programs for different types of food, an electric grill for professional grilling, and a pizza maker for instant pizza.

Also, warm and fresh bread cannot be missing from the Christmas table. If you want this to be homemade too, it is worth investing in a bread maker. And you won’t be limited to bread, since there are options for so many other preparations, such as cake, jam and yogurt. 

If you want to warm up the bread you have already bought, you can toast it in the toaster or, for better results, in a toasting machine.

For the Preparation

There is nothing more boring in the kitchen than preparing the ingredients before cooking. A multi or a food processor will give you the solution for chopping vegetables, nuts, and other foods, while a cutting machine will help you grate that cheese you forgot to ask to be grated at the supermarket or even chop meat. Also, a device that will be very useful at the Christmas table is the hand blender, which will help you puree soups or turn boiled potatoes into mashed potatoes.

On the other hand, the most fun moment in the kitchen is when it’s time for batters and doughs. When you switch on the kitchen machine and with the help of the dough hook you prepare the dough for the most delicious pizza, or with the whisk you beat the whipped cream for the perfect ekmek kataifi. If you want to whisk up a béchamel for the main course, then a hand mixer will make it... a breeze.

For Coffee/Beverage

Whether it’s the Christmas lunch table or a morning or afternoon gathering at home, it’s essential to have fragrant coffee ready. Greek coffee, filter coffee, espresso—whatever your guests prefer, you can choose the right coffee machine. If they want a little of everything, a multi-coffee machine will save the day.

Alternatively, you can check out capsule coffee machines or pots for making espresso and manual coffee makers for French coffee. 

If, on the other hand, you want the perfect cappuccino at home, all you need is to get a milk frother with the lightest texture, as well as an electric grinder for freshly ground coffee any time.

For those who do not prefer coffee, but an aromatic tea, a thick hot chocolate, or a freshly squeezed juice, there is always the option of a kettle for hot water in an instant and a juicer or squeezer for the most nutritious juices.

For the Sweet

If you want to accompany your drinks with something beyond the classic holiday sweets, there is nothing better than a delicious waffle or crepe and freshly baked pancakes or donuts. Yes, you can make these at home too, with pure ingredients, and fill your home with wonderful scents and aromas.

Summary:

1. Organize the Christmas table menu, 
2. decide which appliances will help you, 
3. see which ones you already have and 
4. equip yourself with the rest.

Happy preparations and Merry Christmas!!