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A happy kitchen equals a happy home. For the chef of the household, a modern kitchen should provide ease and comfort for a more pleasurable cooking experience. As we’re spending most of our time indoors, the kitchen has reclaimed its place as the center of activity in our homes.

Now that we’re practically having all our meals at home, it’s important that our kitchens have convenient features and appliances that make meal preparations less taxing. From juggling a career to parenthood, the right kitchen appliances can make your life easier even by just a bit -- best of all, these don’t have to cost much.

1. Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker
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Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker is your go-to sandwich maker on the go. Create your breakfast, lunch or dinner sandwiches in just minutes. All you need to do is assemble your ingredients. Layer your choice of bread, meat and cheese on the sandwich maker then crack an egg directly onto the egg plate. Finally, add the second slice of bread and close it to cook. The sandwich maker is also easy to disassemble when you're done and is dishwasher-safe.

2. Chefman Electric Panini Press Grill
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Chefman Electric Panini Press Grill lets you make gourmet sandwiches in minutes. Recreate your favorite deli sandwiches right in your own kitchen. It features a floating hinge that lets you adjust the lid for any sandwich size and thickness. The panini press also opens 180 degrees all the way down and doubles as an electric grill so you can grill your favorite veggies, meats and sausages easily. The non-stick coated grill with tilt-up, skid-resistant feet allow you to drain excess grease for easy cleaning.

3. KitchenAid Mini Food Processor
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KitchenAid Mini Food Processor is a compact and lightweight food processor with a 3.5 cup capacity. The convenient work bowl features a locking blade and a pour spout for easy serving. Its stainless steel blade is perfect for dicing garlic, onions, herbs and vegetables and is durable enough to cut through ice cubes. A two-speed and pulse operation allows you to have precise control to produce coarse or fine results.

4. Sunbeam 4-Slice Toaster
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Sunbeam 4-Slice Toaster features a sleek, modern design that complements any kitchen decor. Extra-wide slots can accommodate larger slices of bread like burger buns and bagels while its four-slice capacity lets you toast more slices in half the time. The toaster also features separate toast controls for simultaneous toasting at different settings while its electronic toasting technology delivers consistent results every time.

5. Aicook Centrifugal Juicer
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Aicook Centrifugal Juicer lets you enjoy a healthier lifestyle without the fuss. The juicer features dual-speed operation without the noise, creating a cup of fresh juice in just six seconds. Choose low speed for softer fruits and vegetables including tomatoes and oranges and high speed for harder ones like carrots and celery. A larger chute allows you to place in fruits and vegetables whole, minimizing cutting time while its overload protection system shuts down the juicer once it overheats.

6. Dash Compact Air Fryer
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Dash Compact Air Fryer lets you enjoy fried food without the cholesterol and guilt. Using AirCrisp technology over traditional oil, the air fryer helps reduce added fat by 70-80% without sacrificing flavor and eliminates the residual smell hours after you’ve eaten. It makes cooking quick and easy by simply placing the food in the two-qt capacity basket, setting the temperature and setting the timer. The auto shut off function prevents overcooking and the cool touch handle makes it safe for everyone.

7. Fullstar Mandoline Slicer & Spiralizer
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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer & Spiralizer features five interchangeable blades for all your cutting, slicing and grating needs. You can choose the ideal thickness of each slice using the adjustable dial and the perfect size and type of your cuts by replacing the insert. The unit also comes with a bonus handheld compact spiralizer so you can make healthier zucchini noodles in an instant.

8. Aroma Housewares Rice Cooker & Steamer
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Aroma Housewares Rice Cooker & Steamer can hold up to eight cups of rice. However, its multi-function purpose lets you not only cook rice to its ideal fluffiness but lets you slow cook, stew, steam and even make a moist cake. A user-friendly programming system lets you choose from four digital preset functions, namely, White Rice, Brown Rice, Steam and Flash Rice, while an automatic Keep Warm mode keeps it hot after it's cooked.

9. La Reveuse Personal Blender
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La Reveuse Personal Blender is a versatile 250-watt blender that comes with two 16-ounce BPA-free plastic tumblers. The personal blender is great for creating quick smoothies on the go but can also fulfill your chopping, grinding, grating, mixing and pureeing needs. It is easy to use, simply press down and lock in place and push the button to blend.

10. BLACK+DECKER Programmable Coffeemaker
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BLACK+DECKER Programmable Coffeemaker can brew up to 12 cups of your favorite cup of joe for the whole family or a full day’s work. The large-capacity coffeemaker features digitalized controls with a rubberized feel so you have full control of the coffeemaker. The easy-to-read screen displays the clock, brew time and programming options. Plus, the non-stick carafe plate keeps your coffee constantly warm even after brewing.

11. IMUSA Electric Can Opener
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IMUSA Electric Can Opener is an electric can opener, bottle opener and knife sharpener in one. Its compact size and design can fit discreetly on any countertop or tabletop while the handy cord storage keeps the wiring out of sight once you’re finished using it. The can opener features an easy push-down cutting function that allows for continuous cutting and can accommodate various sizes of cans.

12. VonShef 5-Speed Hand Mixer
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VonShef 5-Speed Hand Mixer is a powerful 250-watt electric hand mixer featuring a turbo boost setting that lets you whisk, mix and knead so you can bake and cook your desired desserts and dishes. With five speed settings, you can control how your ingredients are mixed. It includes stainless steel attachments, specifically two beaters, two dough hooks, and a balloon whisk for multiple functions.