There comes a time in an ambitious cook’s life when they want a KitchenAid stand mixer. And once you’ve taken the leap and dedicated a section of your counter or cupboard to this sizable multitasker, you have a whole world to explore, thanks to KitchenAid’s catalog of proprietary attachments. They work with the mixer’s sturdy motor to automate tasks — such as shredding, grinding, slicing, peeling, coring, and sifting — that you might otherwise do manually or with a separate machine. Some attachments also open the door to culinary hobbies, like making sausage or pasta from scratch.But not all of KitchenAid’s three dozen or so attachments are worth the cupboard space. And with prices ranging from $50 to $250, they’re not always the cheapest way to achieve your goal.We’ve tested nine of the most promising-looking attachments and found a few we’d recommend. These attachments equip you with new ways to use your stand mixer, make it easy to fearlessly level up your skill set and conquer new recipes, and may save you space by allowing you to rely on the same powerful motor for a diverse set of tasks, rather than having to find room for several appliances.