A hand-held housing for a multi-purpose food preparation appliance, has at least one first drive output configured to drive a removable rotary work tool, an opening configured for mounting a removable work accessory, retaining members configured to engage with a connecting element of the work accessory mounted in the opening, and a second drive output configured to drive a rotary drive unit of the work accessory mounted in the opening. The retaining members are arranged on an outer part of a protrusion arranged inside the housing around the second drive output, the retaining members being configured to engage with an inner part of the connecting element.

The present disclosure relates to a kitchen appliance, including: a body, a mounting cavity being providing in the body, and the mounting cavity having a mounting opening located on a surface of the body; and a battery pack detachably connected to the body. The battery pack has a mounted state and a dismounted state. In the dismounted state, the battery pack is capable of moving into or out of the mounting cavity through the mounting opening, and after the battery pack is separated from the body, the mounting cavity is exposed to the surface of the body. In the mounted state, the battery pack is mounted in the mounting cavity, and an end of the battery pack is exposed through the mounting opening.

A motorized stirring system enables users to perform stirring functions with little negative impact on the user's wrist. In active mode, this system rotates a utensil forward or in reverse direction as the user selects. The system incorporates a motor to provide the rotation torque. A shaft that connects to and rotates a stirring element is attached to the motor. The stirring utensil attaches to the stirring element and moves as the stirring element rotates to perform the stirring function. A handle attached to the motor enables the user to hold and control this motorized stirring system.