Convection oven: A step up from everyday ovens, convection ovens feature a fan to fully circulate hot air throughout the oven to cook food more quickly. Convection ovens can be economical and environmentally sound as they generally require both lower cooking temperatures and shorter cooking times.
Food dehydrator: This might seem like a frivolous item, but food dehydrators are actually quite cost-effective; bulk dried fruits and nuts sold at organic specialty markets can be pricey - far more than fresh fruits and nuts themselves. For people who don't live in dry sunny climates ideal for naturally drying foods, a simple food dehydrator is heaven-sent. Models use various drying methods to circulate air around the food placed inside until it's appropriately dry.
Food slicer: Maneuvering knives can be a tricky task, especially when it comes to cutting fruits and vegetables. Food slicers - a mandolin, for example, which can cut potatoes and tomatoes into paper-thin slices - guarantee your food-preparation processes are as safe as they are effective.
Pressure cooker: Pressure cookers, unlike slow cookers, use high temperatures to cook food in a short amount of time. They're best used for steam cooking, which makes them ideal for households that serve a lot of rice.
Crock Pot: Crock pots cook food for a long time at a low temperature, and many busy moms can attest to the convenience of them. Simply place food in the cooker in the morning, set the appropriate temperature, and head off to do errands for the day - dinner will be done when you get home.
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