Plenty of these arrived with a patent and a sales pitch, and a few quietly rewired how families eat.
1RefrigeratorCold storage at home, the appliance that ended daily trips to the market.1000pts
2DishwasherJosephine Cochrane's 1886 machine that took the most hated chore off our hands.759pts
3Microwave ovenDiscovered by accident when a radar engineer's chocolate bar melted in 1945.647pts
4Aluminium foilThe shiny sheet for wrapping leftovers, lining trays and grilling fish.615pts
5Slow cookerThe Crock-Pot that simmers dinner all day while you are out.542pts
6Food processorChops, slices and purées in seconds; the Cuisinart made it a home staple in the 1970s.542pts
7Induction cooktopA magnetic field heats the pan itself, fast and with a cool glass surface.542pts
8Automatic drip coffee makerThe countertop machine, popularised by Mr. Coffee in 1972, that brews a full pot while you shower.542pts
9Gas stoveAdjustable flame at the turn of a knob, replacing the coal and wood range.542pts
10Electric kettleBoiling water in about two minutes, the heart of every British kitchen.404pts
11Stand mixerThe heavy-duty mixer, KitchenAid's since 1919, that kneads dough and whips cream hands-free.404pts
12BlenderSpinning blades in a jug for smoothies, soups and frozen margaritas.319pts
13Air fryerThe compact convection oven that crisps fries with a spoonful of oil.217pts
14Instant PotThe 2010 electric multicooker that turned pressure cooking into a one-button job.217pts
15Non-stick frying panPTFE-coated pans that let eggs slide right off, sold as Tefal since the 1950s.217pts
16Can openerThe simple gadget that arrived almost 50 years after the tin can it opens.217pts
17Waffle ironHinged patterned plates for crisp waffles, patented in the US in 1869.217pts
18ToasterPerfectly browned bread on demand, with a pop-up timer since the 1920s.0pts
19Rice cookerToshiba's 1955 automatic cooker that makes perfect rice and keeps it warm.0pts
