The in-laws are arriving in 30 minutes, the turkey needs at least another two hours in the oven and you haven’t even started the stuffing. If you’re entertaining family and friends this season, cooking a full-on holiday meal can be daunting.
Rather than take out your frustration on the mashed potatoes, the right kitchen appliances can handle heavy holiday demands and reduce stress for the chef.
Convection Steam Oven: The Multitasking Marvel
A convection steam oven combines traditional convection cooking with the gentle precision of steam, delivering restaurant-quality results to your home kitchen. It does a great job of keeping your creations moist and tender. Steam a whole salmon to flaky perfection, reheat leftovers without drying them or bake dinner rolls with crispy, golden crusts and soft, pillowy centers. The steam function also makes it ideal for preparing vegetables, helping them retain their vibrant colors and nutrients — so your holiday table is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Put It in the Drawer
Warming drawers keeps prepared food guest-ready without overcooking. They’re perfect for buffet-style entertaining when dishes need to stay warm for cozy holiday evenings filled with stories, second helpings and lingering at the table with friends and family. Hold mashed potatoes at a creamy consistency and keep that bird juicy while you dish out the cranberry sauce. They’re also multitaskers, ready to help out with slow cooking, proofing bread or gently warming your serving plates.
Undercounter Beverage Center
You might normally stock the fridge with iced tea and orange juice, but when holiday guests arrive, you’ll need to have a wide range of drink selections on hand for every taste. Soft drinks, eggnog, wine, champagne, craft beer, sparkling water — a beverage fridge keeps everything at the right temperature and readily accessible to guests. Some models even provide dual temperature zones for bottles of red and white wine.
Take It Outside
When multiple meat dishes and sides crowd the countertops, it’s time to think outside the kitchen — literally — and take advantage of a perk every Floridian can enjoy. An outdoor grill with a rotisserie provides additional cooking capacity. For roasts, turkey and — with a basket — even roasted vegetables? Chef’s kiss! Adding a capable grill to your cohort of appliances will also take some of the heat — and the crowd — out of the kitchen.
Flexible Induction
If your current setup consists of a traditional four-burner cooktop, take a look at the new induction models available at Aggressive Appliances. Flexible zones allow you to combine elements to handle big assignments, like deglazing the roaster pan for your holiday ham. Accurate temperature control keeps delicate sauces from scrambling and emits less ambient heat than gas or electric counterparts. They’re more energy efficient, plus the smooth surfaces are easier to clean. Our appliance experts will be happy to show you how this innovative cooking technology can transform your holiday meal prep.
Smart Dishwasher With Third Rack and Steam Option: Cleanup Revolution
A modern dishwasher with a third rack will have the capacity to overcome the accumulation of dishes, glasses and serving pieces that pile up when you’re entertaining over the holidays. A steam cycle can sanitize dishes and deliver spot-free glassware. Smart connectivity allows you to monitor cycles while you’re enjoying after-meal coffee with your guests.
These appliances pay big dividends in reduced stress and easier entertaining. Feel more like a guest in your own home while you’re hosting and enhance your holiday entertaining experience. Stop by Aggressive Appliances to savor the selection of state-of-the-art home appliances that can help make every day feel like a holiday.
The LG WCEP6427F (https://www.aggressiveappliances.com/products/lg/wcep6427f.html) combines a 1.7 cu. ft. speed oven with a 4.7 cu. ft. convection oven in one 30” wall unit. Smart ThinQ connectivity enables remote monitoring, while advanced cooking modes include air fry, steam sous vide and steam bake and roast, as well as TurboCook infrared heating for fast results. Knock on the door twice, and InstaView kicks in to show you how your sweet potato casserole is coming along without having to open the door and let heat escape.
Expand your kitchen to the great outdoors with the multipurpose DCS Series 9 grills (https://www.aggressiveappliances.com/_CGI/SEARCH3?MAJOR=BBQ&POS=0&PN=DCS%20SERIES%209). With cooking power up to 70,000 BTU and a wide array of configurations, including traditional hooded grills, you can really heat up your prep while controlling interior temps from 300º F to 1100º F. Sizes range from 30” to 48” — providing ample cooking space for entrees — and down to convenient 14” side burners for your holiday side dishes.
The Miele G7766SCViSF (https://www.aggressiveappliances.com/products/Miele/mie/g7766scvisf.html) delivers premium dishwashing and features automatic detergent dispensing with its unique PowerDisk technology. Use the QuickIntenseWash for superior cleaning and drying in under 60 minutes. It operates very quietly (39db), and there’s a bright interior light to help you load. The 3D MultiFlex cutlery tray maximizes space efficiency, while high-temp SaniWash ensures exceptional cleaning power to wash away every last morsel of pumpkin pie from your plates.
