I believe cooking should be fun, so consider me a fan of any gadget or appliance that encourages a good time in the kitchen. These past few years, I’ve had a blast tapping into my Easy-Bake Oven days ...

So, what are the best KitchenAid mixer accessories—the ones ... and how that attachment compares to getting a stand-alone gadget to do the same job (say, spiralizing or juicing vegetables).

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