The holidays put the kitchen to work more than any other time of year, so now is the ideal time to swap basic pieces for elevated options that do more. Thankfully, QVC has an upgrade for just about every job, from big-batch baking to the big dinner itself.
tl;dr
- These seven picks across baking, cooking, prep, and frozen treats are a step up from their everyday counterparts, allowing your holiday kitchen to handle more.
- QVC's curated range includes everything from mixers and ovens to cookware and frozen-treat makers, and you can watch product demonstrations on TV and online before you shop via TV, digital, and mobile.
- QVC only partners with trusted, top-rated brands — including KitchenAid, Le Creuset, Ninja, Caraway, and GreenPan — all backed by reliable customer service, so you can buy with confidence.
Choosing a kitchen upgrade
The best kitchen upgrades elevate your hosting and remove the hassle of everyday tasks, whether it’s a stand mixer that can power through a double batch of dough or an electric skillet that can serve as an extra burner. Upgrading to more capacity, extra cooking modes, or better materials can make a big difference in how you cook over the holidays and beyond.
It's hard to judge any of that from a product photo, though, so QVC lets you watch each one in action through live demonstrations on its TV channel's kitchen programming and in videos on individual listings. That way you can see exactly how a food processor gets through a big batch of vegetables or how a frozen-treat maker turns a simple mix into ice cream. Demonstrations can be rewatched online in QVC’s Items Recently On Air tab, and because the same range runs across TV, digital, and mobile, you can catch a demo on one screen and order from the app later, with plenty of inspiration and entertainment along the way.
It also pays to buy from names you can rely on. QVC only partners with established, top-rated brands like KitchenAid, Le Creuset, Ninja, Caraway and GreenPan, all backed by reliable customer service if anything needs sorting out, which is why so many shoppers return to QVC for their next kitchen upgrade.
Baking
A holiday baking marathon is where a stand mixer earns its keep, and the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer is built for big jobs. Its 5-quart bowl and 10 speeds can handle dozens of cookies or a batch of shredded chicken, thanks to its beater, dough hook, wire whip, and pouring shield.
For brick-oven results at home, the Le Creuset Signature Bread Oven is a clear step up from an everyday loaf pan. Its cast-iron body and domed lid help distribute and retain heat evenly up to 500°F, and it’s beautiful enough to go from oven to table, letting you unveil your masterpiece in front of guests.
Cooking
Busy holiday weeks and overnight visitors call for a toaster oven that does far more than toast, and the KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry & Pizza Stone covers crispy snacks, juicy roasts, and homemade pizzas. It has 10 cooking modes, including air fry, bake, roast, toast, and pizza, and the 12-inch pizza stone, air-fry basket, and 9-by-13-inch baking pan come included.
When your stovetop is full, the GreenPan 10" Electric Skillet gives you a portable extra burner to increase the number of dishes you can manage at once. An adjustable temperature dial and nonstick ceramic surface let you sauté or simmer with precision.
For everyday cooking, the Caraway Home Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set swaps a mismatched collection of worn pans for one coordinated set. It includes a 10.5-inch fry pan, a 3-quart saucepan with lid, a 4.5-quart sauté pan with lid, and a 6.5-quart Dutch oven, plus pan and lid storage to keep them all organized.
Prep
A food processor earns its counter space during holiday prep, and the KitchenAid 13-Cup Food Processor takes on tough chopping, shredding, and kneading in one. The 13-cup work bowl comes with a multipurpose blade, a slicing disc, a reversible shredding disc, and a dough blade, all stored in an included caddy for easy storage.
Frozen treats
The Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker goes well beyond a basic ice cream maker. Freeze a liquid mix for 24 hours, and its Creamify technology can produce ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes and more. You can mix in nuts, candy, or fruit.
