If you’re a true enthusiast, though, there’s one small kitchen appliance you might be forgetting—an immersion blender. And you can grab one from KitchenAid for just $35 at Walmart.

Unlike other models, this one doesn't have any pot and pan guard on the blender stick, so use caution if blending in a ...

Fire up the KitchenAid Cordless Hand Blender 5KHBBV53 ... It's unlikely you'll willingly go back to a corded immersion blender once you've sampled the delights of battery power.