As A Pro Cook, This Is The One Mini Kitchen Appliance I Swear By (The Full-Size Version Doesn't Compare)

I think the biggest perk to having a mini food processor is exactly that: it’s tiny. It won’t take up any more of your precious counter real estate, and it won’t clutter up your kitchen storage. This baby can be tucked away, and it won’t be a hassle to pull out and hook up whenever you’re ready to use it. The cord easily wraps around it and stays put, and there are no extra attachments like graters or other blades, making it even easier to keep track of everything.

Last but not least, if you’re an experienced home cook, you won’t balk at the idea of taking equipment with you on vacation — I’ve arrived at so many Airbnbs to find a poorly stocked kitchen, so now I take my own special tools when I need them for any meals I’ve planned. This KitchenAid Food Chopper fits in a tote bag, packing a portable punch.