Try a multi-use pressure cooker
A multi-use pressure cooker, such as an Instant Pot, is one small appliance that can be used for a number of functions, from sautéing, to slow cooking, and pressure cooking.
Pressure cooker hacks
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Pre-freeze meals and cook from frozen
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Stack items to cook multiple things at once
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Pop popcorn (healthier than the microwave version, and less energy than the stove)
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Cook everything at the same time with one pot meals
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Convert all your favourite recipes to the instant pot
Use a toaster oven
Toaster ovens can function exactly like a regular oven, while using less energy.
Toaster oven hacks
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Baked eggs in individual ramekins
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Toast nuts for a healthy snack
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Bake small batches of cookies or vegetable chips
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Use the toaster oven to bake or warm breads, biscuits and loaves
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Use a 6 cup muffin tray for muffins, cupcakes, or even mini frittatas
Try an air fryer
By frying with hot air instead of oil, air fryers provide a faster, healthier way to enjoy your favourite fried foods. They also use less electricity. But they can also do all kinds of other things.
Air fryer hacks
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Homemade potato chips
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Air-fry your favourite dessert like cookies or lava cake
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Fry up perfectly crispy bacon
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Air-fry fresh vegetables for tasty texture
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Reheat leftovers and bring the original dish back to life (especially fried food)
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Donuts and bagels - yes, really!
Don't forget the microwave
We know that microwaves are quick, but don’t always think of them as a way to make tasty food. Less energy doesn’t have to mean less taste.
Microwave hacks
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Microwave cold lemons or limes for 15 seconds to make them easier to juice
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Microwave garlic for 15-20 seconds for easy peeling
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Save time and cook your corn on the cob in the mircrowave
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Dry herbs
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Whip up individual size dessert in a mug
Need ideas for dinner tonight? Check out our small appliance recipe roundup for inspiration.
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Which small appliance are you going to use more often?
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Pressure cooker
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Toaster oven
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Microwave
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Air fryer
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