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When life gets busy, cooking is one of the first activities that many forego to get a bit more free time
However, after a while, ordering out and eating sub-par meals gets old
Kitchen gadgets that assist in quickly preparing meals and drinks are not only helpful but essential in creating balance — and time — to
conquer the day.
Whether it a cold brew coffee maker that saves you money or sous vide gear that&ll upgrade your chef skills, we&ve gathered
some of our favorite appliances that are enjoyable to use — and that give you another reason to spend more time in the kitchen.
The OXO
Good Grips Spiralizer comes with three blade attachments (from left to right): a ⅛-inch spaghetti blade, a ribbon blade, and a ¼-inch
fettuccine blade.Photo: Michael Hession
Spiralizer: OXO Good Grips Spiralizer
Thinking about the steps that go into making a really good
salad or vegetable dish is enough to make some grab a take-out menu
If you always jump at the opportunity to cross chopping and dicing fresh vegetables off of your agenda, a spiralizer is a simpler
alternative to use when prepping food
The OXO Good Grips Spiralizer is our top recommendation; it creates noodles, ribbons and chips that can be used as garnish or a full meal
After you secure it to your countertop, choose a blade and select your vegetable (or fruit) of choice, this gadget does the majority of the
Pile your zucchini noodles or butternut squash ribbons high and freeze them to be eaten later in the week.
Personal Blender: NutriBullet
Pro 900 Series
Most would agree that the effort it takes to make a smoothie is usually more than worth it
After researching more than 24 models, we tested 10 personal blenders and chose the NutriBullet Pro 900 Series as our top pick
Compared to other blenders we put to the test, it performed best powering through kale, frozen fruit, fresh ginger fiber and dates, as well
as a mid-range full-size blender
It a great device to have on hand, it pays for itself and quickly produces whatever puree or smoothie you&re in the mood for
Consider an immersion blender for soups and purees that you want to cook in a pot or that call for ingredients that won&t fit in a personal
blender.
Photo: Michael Hession
Electric Pressure Cooker: Instant Pot Duo 6-Quart
Aside from being able cook a meal — or the most
time-consuming components of a meal — in one pot, the biggest perk of using an electric pressure cooker is finishing the task in a
The Instant Pot Duo 6-Quart has three temperature settings and can be used for slow-cooking and sautéing
New cooks or those intimidated by stove-top pressure cookers can rest assured knowing that electric pressure cookers are safe, durable and
It&ll come in handy more often than not, as you can make almost anything, including stews, sushi rice, braised meat and even cake.
Photo:
Tim Barribeau
Sous Vide Cooker: Anova Precision Cooker Wi-Fi
When it time to impress your friends or do something in the kitchen that cooler
than the norm, breaking out a sous vide cooker will do the trick
The Anova Precision Cooker Wi-Fi is an immersion circulator, which means it simultaneously circulates and heats water in which vegetables,
eggs, steak, salmon, Greek yogurt and a list of other foods can be cooked
It clips to the side of a variety of containers and pots, and although it doesn&t require Wi-Fi to work, it enables its timer and
temperature to be controlled from anywhere
You&ll need to vacuum seal your food before it cooked — and for a finishing sear we recommend using the Bernzomatic TS8000 searing
torch.
The OXO brewer makes flavorful, money-saving concentrate, looks good on a counter and is easier to use and store than any other pick
Photo: Michael Hession
Cold Brew Coffee Maker: OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker
If grabbing coffee at your local café has become a
routine, making it at home can be a thing, too
There no better time than the summer to invest in a cold brew coffee maker if waking up, getting out the door or surviving the day requires
We like the OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker because it compact and has a great design
More importantly, it produced the boldest, most flavorful cup of coffee during testing — plus, its features make brewing and storing
Cold brew machines are the best option for iced coffee that otherwise diluted and weaker-tasting when it made from refrigerated hot-brewed
coffee.
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