Three ways to plan an everyday kitchen routine
RECIPES & INSPIRATION
Small ideas for everyday cooking
Build your kitchen routine around the meals and drinks you already enjoy.
Start with one familiar recipe and the task you repeat most often. These ideas can help you decide where an appliance fits; use a complete recipe and the instructions for your own model when preparing food.
1. Prepare a vegetable base for dinner
Think about the onions, carrots and other vegetables you regularly prepare for a sauce, soup or family meal. Choose the texture your recipe needs before you start. A food chopper can be an option for suitable ingredients, while a knife is useful when you want precise slices.
Check your model instructions for suitable ingredients, preparation size and batch limits. Chopping is a preparation step; cook the ingredients as required by your recipe.
2. Choose the drink you want to make
A blended drink and an extracted juice are different starting points. For a blended breakfast drink, explore blenders. For fruit and vegetable juice with pulp separated, explore slow juicers. A plant milk maker may suit another routine; check the ingredients and programmes supported by the particular model.
Choose the recipe first, then check ingredient suitability, serving size and cleaning instructions. Do not assume every appliance can process ice, hot liquids or dry ingredients.
Explore blenders · Explore slow juicers · Explore plant milk makers
3. Make room for a weekend favourite
Pick a dish you enjoy sharing, then work backwards through its preparation and cooking steps. Consider your worktop space, portions and the clean-up afterwards. Different cooking appliances serve different purposes, so compare the exact product details before choosing.
Start with your routine
What do you make most often? How much space do you have? Which parts will need cleaning? Answering these questions can be more useful than choosing by appearance alone.