Accessories for stand mixers are accessories and equipment that complement the function of all-in-one machines and allow for a more versatile cooking experience. These include, for example, various mixing bowls, whisks, dough hooks, slicing blades and grinding attachments. These accessories extend the machine's range of uses, allowing for example kneading different types of dough, whipping cream, chopping vegetables and grinding to different coarsenesses. Features can include different speed settings and easy-to-use attachment mechanisms.