The right small appliances can help you skillfully and efficiently prepare healthful foods from scratch. Learn the importance of reading owners' manuals and properly caring for appliances such as blenders, food processors, toasters and toaster ovens, mixers, slow cookers, electric grills, and more. Cookbook author and culinary instructor Paulette Mitchell offers advice on selecting kitchen appliances and shows how to use them while demonstrating simple, delicious recipes including a banana-berry smoothie, sunshine carrot salad, and a tuna melt.