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. The KitchenAid ...

While it won’t replace a countertop blender for heavy-duty tasks, it’s more than capable of handling smoothies, shakes, and even light blending tasks like crushing ice. During testing ...