Jennifer Garner Says This Kitchen Appliance Has Made Cooking *Significantly* Easier

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As an actress and mother of three, 51-year-old Jennifer Garner's life is *the* definition of busy. But amidst the chaos, one thing she refuses to sacrifice is cooking. If you haven't seen her "Pretend Cooking Show"on Insta, you're missing out. That's why she depends on appliances that simplify the process and make mealtime a breeze. Her secret kitchen weapon? "I use my KitchenAid 7 Quart Stand Mixer almost every single day because it comes with so many different attachments," she tells Women's Health.

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"This stand mixer is the one product I can't live without," Garner says, adding that it defines adulthood for her. "When I got into the Actors Union and SAG and my health insurance was paid for, I felt like I could do anything. That's also how I felt when I got this stand mixer!"

While Garner uses her Stand Mixer to whip up desserts like homemade ice cream, shaved ice, and chocolate chip cookies, it's versatile beyond just sweet treats. "We also make these pulled chicken taquitos with it—instead of hand shredding them, I throw the chicken right in the stand mixer," says Garner.

Aside from the easy cleanup, the 13-Going-On-30 star also appreciates that her stand mixer doesn't over-mix her precious batters when she's making a sweet treat. "Thankfully, KitchenAid developed this half speed that folds a batter together really nicely without over-mixing. You don't want to overwork your gluten!"

If a big stand mixer feels too bulky for your kitchen, Garner recommends the KitchenAid Go Cordless System, which features six compact cordless appliances that are powered by one rechargeable battery. The collection includes a Personal Blender and Hand Mixer, but Garner's personal favorite is the Kitchen Vacuum. "I have it in my kitchen drawer, and when I get flour everywhere, it sucks everything up because it's so easy and powerful," she says. Garner adds that she gave 10 (!!) of them away at Christmas this year, and every person who received it said it was their favorite tool ever. In other words, it's a lean, mean, space-saving machine.

We'll have to be honest: KitchenAid products, in general, are pretty pricey. And while there are other appliances that can do the same job for cheap, KitchenAid products, like the Stand Mixer, are durable and last a super long time. I mean, the one I grew up with is *still* used in my house for cooking and baking. Plus, you can customize your mixer with up to 10 different accessories—some can even grind meat or shave ice—so it's like having multiple appliances in one. Sound worth it yet?

So, if you're ready to whip up delicious recipes like Garner, it's time to add a new kitchen tool to your countertop. Trust, you'll thank me later when your cooking and cleaning time is cut in half.

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