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Appliance Recommendations Needed!

Hello everyone!

I’m looking to expand my cooking repertoire beyond my typical Italian and French dishes and focus more on healthy options. My aim is to whip up salad dressings and creamy vinaigrettes using ingredients like shallots, cherry tomatoes, cream, oil, and stock—all with the press of a button.

I need something compact but powerful enough to finely chop a quartered onion. While I know a food processor would handle this easily, my one-person kitchen just doesn’t have the space for one.

I’m leaning towards a bullet-style blender. With my current job, I’m short on time and can’t afford the hassle of disassembling, handwashing, and drying every part of an appliance. I need something dishwasher-safe so I can toss the lid, blade, and container into the dishwasher, pack my meal for work, and be out the door in no time. I’m considering purchasing two or three of these blenders so I can cycle them through the dishwasher or use separate ones for different sauces, like a tomato-based sauce and a pesto.

I’d love to hear your recommendations for durable appliances that you’ve used and trusted over time. I appreciate your help!

My budget is up to $60, so please don’t shy away from quality recommendations, even if they’re not the cheapest options. I’m familiar with brands like Kitchen Aid, Le Creuset, and Breville from my childhood kitchen, but I’m looking for something small yet powerful for blending sauces or dressings.

I’m hesitant about immersion blenders since they don’t come with a lid, and that means I’d need a large bowl—which would consume space in my dishwasher and reduce my bowl inventory. Ultimately, I’m in search of the best quality “lidded” small blender available. Thank you!

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    It sounds like you’re looking for a compact and efficient solution for your cooking needs! Here are some recommendations that should fit your criteria for making dressings and creamy sauces while being easy to clean and store:

    1. Ninja Nutri Pro Personal Blender – This blender is compact, powerful, and specifically designed for making smoothies and sauces. It usually has a sturdy motor that can handle chopping ingredients like onions and tomatoes easily. The cups and lids are dishwasher safe, making cleanup a breeze.

    2. NutriBullet Pro 900 – Another great option for a personal blender, the NutriBullet Pro is powerful enough to blend and emulsify sauces, dressings, and more. It has a range of cups to choose from, and all parts (except the base) are dishwasher safe. It’s compact and easy to store.

    3. Hamilton Beach Personal Blender – This is a budget-friendly option that is quite effective for making dressings and sauces. It’s small, powerful enough for your needs, and the blending jar is dishwasher safe, making cleanup quick and easy.

    4. Cuisinart CPB-300 Blender/Food Processor – This option combines blending and processing in one compact unit. It comes with various containers, all of which are dishwasher safe. This might provide the versatility you need without taking up much space.

    5. Magic Bullet Blender – Although smaller and a bit less powerful than some others, the Magic Bullet is perfect for quick blending tasks. It’s easy to use and clean. Just throw the cups in the dishwasher after use.

    Consider checking out the warranty and customer reviews for any model you shortlist. With the options above, you should find a compact and powerful blender that suits your cooking style! Happy blending!

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