Besides the scale, any other favourite kitchen gadgets?

My favorite is a small black microwave pot purchased from Pampered Chef. It is perfect for heating up just about anything . I have had it at least 10 years and I still use it almost every meal for something.

I make old fashioned oatmeal in it most mornings and eat right out of the pot. I just add 10 raisins, 6 dried cranberries, and 10 small pieces of walnuts. At lunch, I use it to heat up frozen vegetables or microwave baby carrots. The lid has holes so with a quick turn you can drain out water.

Tonight at dinner, I reheated rice and chicken mole' that I had leftovers from what I made yesterday. The leftover rice is so fluffy when I add just a touch of additional water.

Vitamix for smoothies, protein shakes, soups, sauces... love it! Also, a cheap smoothie shaker cup when the Vitamix is dirty or I want to make a quick protein drink.

Carol_ wrote: »

MoiAussi93 wrote: »

My moka pot and my battery operated handheld milk frother. I make really good espressos, lattes, cappuccinos etc. at home (tastes better than Starbucks!) and have a satisfying treat that tastes really really good with very few calories. And I save a ton of money as a nice bonus.

That is what I need, an electric milk frother. So, they work?

Yes, I paid less than $3 for one. I ordered online from Amazon. It's run by two batteries. I love it...use it at least a few times a week. Froths really well. Takes up very little room...I just throw it in a drawer when it's not being used.

If there is an Ikea by you, they sell one for about the same price. You can spend much more, but there is no reason to.

Nutribullet with extractor blade for smoothies, milling blade to make oat and other flours
Silicone mini-muffin pans for muffins, mini frittatas and mini meatloafs
Silpat and tray for roasting
Electric steamer for everything
Slow cooker
Salad spinner
Egg slicer
Strawberry huller and strawberry slicer (so cute)
Oil misters (one for EVOO and one for safflower)
Avocado keeper

I also have this really cool asparagus cooker that my daughter-in-law was getting rid of, so I rescued it from the charity box. It is a really tall stainless steel pot with a lid and wire basket that fits inside. I use it occasionally for asparagus, but also boiling eggs and blanching veggies.

I'm wanting to get a spiralizer or vegetini. I made zucchini noodles once just using a vegetable peeler and then slicing them, but it was time consuming.

You guys have mentioned all of my favorite gadgets already...except for my handheld citrus squeezer. I use that thing virtually every day and it's a life saver. Plus, it's vital when you need to make margaritas!

3 things that end up in my dishwasher EVERY cycle are: handheld lemon squeezer, garlic press, and Magic bullet blender. Also could not live without my Kuerig, rice cooker or electric griddle.

jgnatca wrote: »

My silicone muffin trays! I use them at least once a month. I also picked up some silicone muffin liners that hubby really likes. It peels away from the muffin so neatly.

I use them at least once a week! The only time I use the old fashioned muffin tins is if I'm doing cupcakes for a party or event and want them to look cute.

when I saw this thread I thought "I don't have that many kitchen gadgets", LOL. Until I started listing them I had no idea!

Salad spinner is the best! My garden is already starting to blow up with greens, so it will get a workout!

jgnatca wrote: »

My silicone muffin trays! I use them at least once a month. I also picked up some silicone muffin liners that hubby really likes. It peels away from the muffin so neatly.

I'm a big fan of my silicone muffin trays as well. I have the mini ones...they are great for just making a few servings when testing out a new baking recipe, for eggs dishes, I have used them to make really cute ice cubes (they come in various shapes), and even massage bars. The best things ever!