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A food scale is a must if you’re counting calories and macros. Scales give accurate and consistent measurements, helping with portion sizes . Chefs say that :
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Food scales give exact measurements, which comes in handy for tricky recipes that require a precise amount of flour or salt, for example
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Food Scales Recommendation
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GreaterGoods Digital Food Kitchen Scale
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After reviewing dozens of scales I purchased this one as the company seems to have a great product, which looks good, at a great price, I have a modern kitchen and do not like clutter. This scale looks great whether I keep it on the counter or in a drawer. It’s sleek and slim, and multiple different measurements, and is very easy to use. I typically use the oz. or gram setting the most.
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Blenders are an important appliance for those who need to mix sauces, juices or soups. Not to be confused with food processors, a blender’s main benefit is its ability to “blend” two or more ingredients together. Its motor is generally less powerful than that of a food processor, and its blades are less sharp, so a blender is better used with liquids, Chef Nitahara says :
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A Blender is a must. When choosing a blender, it’s worth saving up and shelling out a bit more for something higher quality. If you try to get it on a budget you might be buying [a new] one sooner than you think.
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Ninja Professional Countertop Blender
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So happy with this blender, I have it for awhile now and it was worth it. It crush ice to slush instantly and blends everything so fast love it. I love that it came with two single serve cups . The blender is awesome--lots of power for smoothies. Works like a dream. We have used the individual sized cups a few times to process a small quantity of ingredients for a sauce
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We consider a food processor critical to our kitchen arsenal. If you need to chop a lot of vegetables in a short amount of time, a food processor is your best friend. Many units come with a variety of blade attachments so that you can pick and choose which blade will work best for your processing needs. When asked if he recommends having a blender or a food processor, Chef Dan Barber tells us :
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you should invest in both. They both are essential,” he says. While a blender is great for smooth purées, a food processor allows you to chop things coarsely.
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Food Processor Recommendation
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Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Stack & Snap Food Processor
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So happy with this blender, I have it for awhile now and it was worth it. It crush ice to slush instantly and blends everything so fast love it. I love that it came with two single serve cups . The blender is awesome--lots of power for smoothies. Works like a dream. I have used the individual sized cups a few times to process a small quantity of ingredients for a sauce
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Whipping cream, aerating eggs, and making batters never got easier. Electric Hand Mixers speed things up exponentially and make beating and mixing a breeze. Nitahara says:
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If you’re going to be making emulsions like vinaigrettes, hollandaise sauce, and a few others, you need an Electric Hand Mixer .
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Electric Hand Mixer Recommendation
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REDMOND Hand Mixer, 6-Speed Electric Hand Mixer
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The power is good, and it is much much cheaper than other mixers. The best thing is that it is easy to clean and do not occupy space as well. Absolutely love this product.
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Save 40% on this with promo code 40YR89DJ on Amazon.com (ends 03/31/2020)
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Top Chef fans know that a pressure cooker can be a chef’s best friend when they’re strapped for time. It use electricity to cook food instead of other sources of fuel. Preparing food with water, or any other liquid, in a sealed container which is under pressure is called pressure cooking. Electric pressure cookers are used for preparing foods faster than traditional cooking methods, Chef Alain Passard Say :
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It can be a little intimidating, but once you learn how to use them they’re so great, you make wild rice in 20 minutes, whereas if you make wild rice in a pot you’re looking at cooking it for over an hour.
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Electric Pressure Cooker Recommendation
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Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker
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I used it to reduce meal preparation daily. With a couple of accessories (steaming basket, egg holding unit, and steaming lid, meals are possible like stews, soups, chile, gumbos, chowders, hard boiled eggs (the list of uses continues with your imagination). Not a cheap "look-alike" product but rather quality and durability is constructed into this product. Expect several years of great service from it.
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You cannot tell if a piece of meat is ready simply by looking at it. If you only use cooking time to determine that, you may end up with some pieces being perfectly cooked whilst others may still be underdone or in worst-case scenarios, even burnt! By referring to a target temperature you can ensure your favourite meals are cooked to perfection every time.
For novice cooks, our chefs recommend a digital thermometer chefs say:
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If you want to roast a chicken or you want to cook meat to a certain done-ness or whatever, an instant read is great
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Digital Thermometer Recommendation
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ThermoPro TP03 Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer
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I went with the ThermoPro. I was not disappointed. It works great from reading meat temperatures to reading hot oil temps the thermometer works great. I would recommend this thermometer to anyone.
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From making soups to making dressings, an immersion blender is a way to easily make sauces and side dishes in a fraction of the time. They’re cheap, they have tons of uses, and they definitely should earn a spot in your kitchen drawer.
Do you ever find yourself reluctant to pull out a full sized mixer just to make whipped cream or a small batch of guacamole? If so, than an immersion blender is the appliance for you. But handiness is definitely not the only reason why an immersion blender belongs in your kitchen. Chef Daniel Humm Says :
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You may think that you have it all with your food processor, blender and full sized mixer – and maybe you do! But you haven’t met your kitchens true potential without the assistance of a handy and seriously underrated immersion blender.
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Immersion blender Recommendation
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AmazonBasics 500 Watt Multi-Speed Immersion Hand Blender
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I made a wise decision in buying the Amazon basics hand held blender. It’s powerful and does my blending job real quick.
I always like hand held blenders because it saves the time and effort of using a stand alone blender. Pop the blender right into the pan with either hot or cold food and blend away right in the pan. It’s stainless steel and so a blessing to use it in hot liquids.
I usually use it to make smoothies and blend the soup. And not to forget to blend the lentils for my dal tadka. It’s an Indian staple dish with roti.
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Sometimes we don’t know how to get more vegetables in our diet, but with this thing – it’s easy! You can turn a zucchini into noodles , this Spiralizer zucchini recipe is an example of how you can use it .
You can make chips and different shaped vegetables. From radishes to cucumbers, any vegetables that are long enough can be turned into noodles or ribbons. It’s well worth the investment to spice up the dishes that you make and add a bit of variety back into your diet. Chefs Say :
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You may think that you have it all with your food processor, blender and full sized mixer – and maybe you do! But you haven’t met your kitchens true potential without the assistance of a handy and seriously underrated immersion blender.
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Spiralizer Recommendation
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Spiralizer 5-Blade Vegetable Slicer, Strongest-and-Heaviest Spiral Slicer
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I ordered this Spiralizer a little while ago. I am adding more plant based meals to my diet and several recipes called for food to be spriralized. The first time I made a recipe that needed an item to be spiralized I just chopped it, it was time consuming and food item was not that easy to chop. I decided if I was going to change my eating habits and make meals like this a priority I should make them easier to make. I looked at several sprializers; this one had the most reviews that were helpful. I have used it a couple of times now and it works well. It sticks to the counter and does not move. my son (6 yo) wanted to try it and he had fun turning the crank and watching a sweet potato turn into spirals.
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Knife Sharpener are best way to increase your knives’ longevity, It won’t take any practice or perfection to use and only takes a few minutes while manually doing it can take quite a long time. You won’t look as cool, but you’ll be cutting vegetables easier than you ever have before. Chef Magnus Nilsson Says :
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Making a good knife last a lifetime requires some maintenance. One of these is sharpening and honing the blade during wear so that it’s perfectly straight and razor sharp. The easiest way to do this is to get an electric sharpener that will do all of the work for you.
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Knife Sharpener Recommendation
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Presto EverSharp Electric Knife Sharpener
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I make cooking videos so I use my knives a lot. I decided to invest in an electric sharpener, but I didn't expect a lot considering my price range. I did some research and saw that this little machine is often rated in the top 10, and at this price point, that surprised me, so I decided to go with it.
Well, let me tell you, that was a good investment. I read all the directions, practiced on a knife that had not been sharpened for 2 years and was so dull it wouldn't cut paper, just made a dent. It took several times running it through both sides of sharpening and then honing, but wow. You could shave with it now.
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Coffee makers are an essential small appliance. Unlike other appliances, coffee makers can be found outside your kitchen. You can see them in offices and hotel rooms because almost everyone loves a hot cup of coffee at the start of the day , Chefs say :
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There’s not much I look forward to in the morning, but smelling a cup of freshly brewed coffee is definitely one of them.
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Coffee Makers Recommendation
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Ninja 12-Cup Programmable Brewer CE251 Coffee Maker
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I have had Ninja Coffee Maker for a year now , it's well priced and has many settings. The brewing time is reasonable and the coffee is hot. Not scalding hot but enough to get the flavor out of the beans. I found using the pot to fill it to be the easiest for 12 cups. There is a beep notification and the cleanup is easy. I found the filter provided leaves residue in the coffee. Best to use No 4 paper filters. The pot is easy to pour into a thermos or travel cup.
Looks good as well from both sides. So, far I'm very happy with it .
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A new study from Tel Aviv University prooved that having a slice of toast for breakfast could actually help you lose Weight. 'A slice of bread leads to a lower glucose response and is less fattening than an identical slice of bread consumed in the evening,' said Dr Daniela Jakubowicz.
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People don’t always have lots of time to spare in the mornings. Time economy is the best advantage of having a 4-slice toaster. You can quickly whip up more toasts which significantly helps if you have a large family
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I am a toaster fanatic...always looking for a better one! This one may be “the one”! I love the window so you can keep an eye on your progress. The bagel function works well and we use it for toasting hamburger buns and it works great!
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Microwaves are a safe, effective, and highly convenient cooking method. The cooking method that best retains nutrients is one that cooks quickly, heats food for the shortest amount of time, and uses as little liquid as possible. Microwaving meets those criteria. Using the microwave with a small amount of water essentially steams food from the inside out. That keeps in more vitamins and minerals than almost any other cooking method according to Harvard Health Publishing. The executive chef of Legal Sea Foods , Chef Vellante says:
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Microwaving allows the flesh to steam in its own juices and the lobster meat is rendered juicy, tender, and exceptionally flavorful
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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Microwave Oven with Smart Sensor
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Great microwave as it should be for this price lol. No problems at all. It's powerful and spacious.i can put a full size bag of microwavable popcorn in there and it will not touch the sides while spinning on the plate.
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Hot Pots also known as steamboat, is a Chinese cooking method, prepared with a simmering pot of soup stock at the dining table, containing a variety of East Asian foodstuffs and ingredients , A big pot is set in the center of the table containing boiling hot broth with a heating element underneath. Various raw ingredients are served around the pot, such as thinly sliced meat, seafood, vegetables, tofu, dumplings, and noodles. The guests cook the ingredients in the broth and eat them with a dipping sauce. Chefs Say:
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My favorite lunar new year parties are celebrated at home, with lots of family and friends gathered and cooking together. That means setting up assembly lines to wrap dumplings and spring rolls or setting up a hot pot in the middle of the dining table.
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Sonya Shabu Shabu Hot Pot
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Not sure how much we used it but we had a wonderful dinner right after we purchased it. It is big enough for 4 easily. The separate compartments allow for two individual recipes that could easily serve 2 from each compartment.
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Small Ovens are great for melting cheese and warming up foods. The latest wave of kitchen appliances disproves the typical American belief that bigger is better. Smaller ovens provide far bigger benefits in terms of energy efficiency, cooking versatility and performance than traditional single oven designs.
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Small ovens are one of the most common pieces of commercial bakery equipment. They do a great job of quickly and evenly baking a variety of products, from bread loaves to cookies to cakes, pies, and brownies
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Small Oven Recommendation
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Breville BOV845BSS Smart Oven Pro
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It's big , it's beautiful and it cooks like a chef. It has lots of very nice features and is easy to operate . It will cook a 12" Pizza . It does toast perfectly . It really is a smart oven . I'm very pleased
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Whether it’s a clamshell grill, a panini grill or an electric griddle, electric grills of all types are welcome in the kitchen these days. Electric grills are small, smoke-free and easy to clean. Food cooked on an electric grill tastes great and can be a lot healthier than pan-fried food.
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Electric grills aren't just a poor substitute for the real thing, either. They can be faster and safer than the backyard variety--and healthier to boot.
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Electric grill Recommendation
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Hamilton Beach Electric Indoor Searing Grill
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Great indoor bbq for the winter months, it is not smokeless but it has very low smoke.. If you use it under a vent it works great! Love the temperature control, and it is easy to clean.. It was a good price too.. Creates great char as well.. It seems small but you could fit 4 thighs and 4 drum sticks in one batch, the cooking plate has a pretty decent size for our young family of 3.
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If you insist on healthy food and want your family to do the same, a salad spinner is something you must have. These things are small, affordable, and useful, especially if you love eating fresh salad and lettuce every day of the week, as well as tasty herbs and delicious berries. Chef Cesar Ramirez Says :
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A well-dressed salad is one of life's simplest pleasures—and a well-dressed salad always starts with a salad spinner. No matter how impressive your vinaigrette game may be, if your greens are sandy or soggy, the results are sure to disappoint.
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Salad Spinner Recommendation
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Cuisinart CTG-00-SAS Salad Spinner
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A good sturdy product. Pour fresh water into the hole, spin and drain out of the same hole, a real good worker. I make lots of different salads and prep works takes a lot time so this is a real time saving gem in your kitchen.
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Steaming is one of the healthiest ways to prepare vegetables. It helps keep them fresh-tasting and crisp — plus, steaming makes vegetables easier to digest than when served raw. Steaming also helps lock in nutrients rather than cooking them away during longer and more intense preparation methods such as boiling or roasting.
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The process of steaming vegetables is simple. The trick is in the timing: The larger the vegetable, the longer the cook time. So, if you’re steaming a vegetable for the first time, keep a close eye on its progress to avoid overcooking.
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Egg Boiler and steamer Recommendation
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Egg Cooker, PowerDoF Multifunctional Double Layer
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Heats quickly and very light weight and compact. Perfect addition to my kitchen. Instruction book is very specific for how much water based on number of eggs and if you want soft or hard boiled.
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Sometimes we just want waffles in the morning. Being low carb shouldn’t stop you from eating the foods you love. Pro Chefs Say :
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You don’t have to use plenty oil when you are using waffle maker in cooking. All you need a few times is cooking spray or not even, and you will still get the best.
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Waffle Maker Recommendation
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Presto 03510 Ceramic FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker
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Very happy with this waffle maker. It worked beautifully from the very first try. No need to oil or spray it, the waffles came out easily, golden brown and delicious, just like the pictures. I’m buying a couple more for Xmas gifts. I tried the enclosed recipe which was good but the Krusteaz ready made pancake mix worked just as well. Takes very little counter space and hardly any cleanup, just a quick wipe.
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