There’s something magical about coming home to a meal ready to serve, or a plan prepared to implement in minutes. Especially after a long day. Remember that one time, when you were put on the spot to provide dinner for five, in less than three hours. And you only had a frozen hunk of beef and some canned goods in your pantry.
These five kitchen appliances will make your life easier and a bit more magical. The following five kitchen gadgets come in all shapes, sizes, and technical options. If you’ve had a rough week or a long history of the “what’s for dinner” question, check them out. Be warned: your life will never be the same again.
- Rice Cooker: This multipurpose kitchen appliance can be used for more than just cooking rice. Think grains, dips, or soups you enjoy. There are a ton of choices, but I prefer a simple model with a lever that just pops up, and the indicator light turns green. It never burns dinner but will keep it warm until you’re ready to devour the goodness inside.
- Slow Cooker: Simply add ingredients before leaving for the day and come home to your dinner ready to serve. The old school in me loves the idea of a pot roast with vegetables. However, the crockpot revolution has produced endless recipes for every meal for this throwback. (Overnight omelets, oatmeal, lasagna, yogurt, stews, chili, pulled pork, taco meat, you name it…) The newer models have delayed start, timers, and Bluetooth wireless controls.
- Food Steamer: This amazing “set it and forget it” appliance is excellent if you are looking for the healthier lighter fare. Also, a multi-purpose tool that will cook more than one food item at a time. It can also be used as a sterilizer for small objects such as pacifiers, baby bottles, or jars.
- Emulsifier: This is a magical handheld device would replace your blender and or your food processor. Often referred to as a hand blender it can blend, mix, chop, mince and puree. It Is lightweight, easy to use, easy to clean, easy to assemble and disassemble, easy to store. No transfer, no mess!
- Pressure Cooker: Same concept as the slow cooker: put everything in, turn it on, and walk away while it cooks in less than half the time. The recipe options are endless. If you haven’t planned ahead but need a meal in less than an hour, this is your go-to appliance. Also, a considerable time saver and is easy to clean.
Each of these multi-purpose appliances allows time away from the kitchen on days that require attention elsewhere. Who doesn’t like to push a button and go, and have a wonderful hot meal waiting to be served, upon your return?
These have served me well in my kitchen journey from college to a two-kid household. The emulsifier is the only appliance that does not cook it for you. However, it is a finishing product that adds that “I am amazing and I spent all day in the kitchen meal” without really having to. Each of these items will require less time and effort to have nutrient dense seasonal meals that taste incredible. Yum! Share your favorite kitchen appliances stories and recipes.
~Janine
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