What's your favorite kitchen "gadget"?!
I've never bought one and was always curious to see if they really work or not. Which ones are the best?
Answers: I don't mean normal gadgets like "I love my blender and can't live without it", I mean those gadgets you see in department stores or on informercials that claim to improve your dinners dramatically.
I've never bought one and was always curious to see if they really work or not. Which ones are the best?
Hi Amanda,
A very interesting question.
I agree with kfaulk211 and Chris B (above).
My microplane grater/zester is wonderful for freshly grated cheese (it is easy and quick). I also use a garlic press a great deal (there are several good brands on the market.
I recommend these kitchen tools to everyone who does any cooking at home.
I love my veggie chopper from Williams Sonoma, it makes perfect tiny little squares for chicken salads and stuff. I also enjoy my potato ricer.
Pam
i have a magic bullet and I LOVE IT...it changed the way i think bout cooking!!!!!!! It is sorta like a blender but it can do a lot more!!!!!!!
Easy; my microplane grater/zester.
My veggie chopper from Pampered Chef.
Garlic press.
I just bought a handy kitchen opener - the battery operated hand held automatic can opener. It is awesome! You hook it onto the top of any can (any size) and it automatically turns on on opens the can without doing a thing. Just walk away and come back to your opened can. And there are no sharp edges left on the lid!
Mini food processor
I have one of those Japanese rotary peeler tools that can make curly fries. My kids fight over who gets to use it.
Microplane
Got to have a mandoline slicer
Bread machine.
I still make bread from scratch but I love this thing.
I love also the little plastic shaker with measurements for milk, oil, throw in your egg and shake to add to dry ingrediants for fast muffins, pancakes etc.
Also I got one of those little magic paring knives at walmart - super sharp - I would buy one of those in a minute if I see it again. They slice through anything - great for splitting chicken wings and slicing frenched rack of lamb.
remote digital probe thermometer with alarm
THE BEST KITCHEN GADGET IS THE MAGIC BULLET. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU WANT TO IN LESS THAN 10SECONDS AND IT WORKS IF YOU WANT TO BUY A NEW GADGET BUY A MAGIC BULLET. BEST OF ALL, I MAKE SMOOTHIES EVERYDAY AND IT IS FAT FREE. HOPE I HELPED!!!!
I love my coffee grinder ( I use it for grinding spices also) and my silicone basting brushes- no more bristles falling out onto my food!