25 Kitchen Essentials Newlyweds Need (Slideshow)

It may seem non-essential, but having a good food processor in the kitchen can save you time and — should you not be adept at handling a knife — trips to the emergency room. A food processor with multiple blades for chopping and slicing is a definite life-saver. A small-cup food processor will do the trick, sure. But something larger will make life a lot easier if you plan on entertaining or cooking for a big family.

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KitchenAid 13-Cup Food Processor  

Cuisinart Prep 11 Plus 11-Cup Food Processor

Hamilton Beach 10-Cup Food Processor

It may not seem like a necessity but trust us, a good stand mixer will save your life. At least in the kitchen. Whether you want to start new family baking traditions or have an old love for getting in the kitchen, a stand mixer will save you a ton of trouble and time.

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Cuisinart

Hamilton Beach

For the coffee addict, an espresso machine is an absolute must. Sure, you can make a standard cup of brew, but why? Why bother, when you can make a steaming, strong cup of delicious espresso every morning?

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Breville

Nespresso

A happy home smells like freshly cut grass, apple pie, and warm, doughy bread. Having a bread machine can help achieve at least one of those standard, happy home scents.

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Cuisinart  

Oster  

Even through the craziest of diet trends, deep-fried foods never falter. Making your own deep-fried foods at home is a ton of fun and allows you to get creative. Get cooking with your new spouse and toss some goodies in the fryer!

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Cuisinart  

Waring Pro

Food goes bad so quickly that it can often lead to trouble and unnecessary spending. A food sealer, one that vacuums your food up tightly, will save you a bundle in the long run.

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Food Saver  

Cooking rice in a pot with some water is easy, sure. But with a rice cooker, you can toss the rice in and walk away. Leave the hard work to the cooker.

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Cuisinart  

Hamilton Beach  

Good-quality cookies start with good-quality baking pans. Choose a sturdy set and you'll never have to buy new ones.

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Calphalon

T-Fal

French fries, potato chips, cucumber slices for salads — you name it, it can be sliced thinly. But slicing something thinly often leads to hospital visits and stitches. Instead, invest in a quality mandoline and save your fingers the pain and aggravation.

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Calphalon  

Oneida

There are multiple reasons to have a wooden cutting block. Practicality, obviously, but also looks factor in. A wooden cutting block is stylish and sleek on any kitchen counter.

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KitchenAid

OXO

Of course, an ice cream scoop is needed in every kitchen gadget drawer, as there is always a need for ice cream. But the scoop also functions as an excellent cookie scoop, allowing for uniformity and evenly baked cookies.

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Piazza

OXO

Soda makers are somewhat new to the kitchen appliance market, but they are a definite plus to have around. Whip up fizzy cocktails or fun sodas in a snap.

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SodaStream

Married life gets busy fast, with parties and activities and eventually, children. Having a slow cooker can save you a lot of time. Toss a bunch of ingredients in first thing in the morning, come home, and dinner is done.

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Breville  

Ninja