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Besides the scale, any other favourite kitchen gadgets?

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  • azure7
    azure7 Posts: 136 Member
    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! :smile:
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    @azure7 I just learned something new! I bet that thing gives you it's own workout.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    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.
  • lucys1225
    lucys1225 Posts: 597 Member
    My Ninja 4 in one cooker.
  • RaeBeeBaby
    RaeBeeBaby Posts: 4,246 Member
    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!
  • MoiAussi93
    MoiAussi93 Posts: 1,948 Member
    jgnatca wrote: »
    You can get a milk frother that cheap?

    I forgot about my salad spinner. It saved me when my community garden exploded last August. We're talking serious salad greens, here.

    Yes, the one I got is no longer listed but it was very similar to these:
    http://www.amazon.com/Ikea-Milk-Frother-100-763-20-Silver/dp/B00Q4O5MY0/ref=sr_1_7?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1434472031&sr=1-7&keywords=milk+frother

    http://www.amazon.com/Electric-Handheld-Coffee-Frother-Beater/dp/B00CRCU6PI/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1434472031&sr=1-3&keywords=milk+frother

    There are ones that look almost identical that sell for more money, but I can't imagine what they do that these cheap ones don't. I don't think it would replace a blender...if you tried to use it to mix anything really thick it wouldn't be strong enough. But I have used it to froth milk, mix protein powder in milk or water, etc. It works well for that type of thing. I just rinse the wisk under water while on and that cleans it in seconds.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    My garlic press gets a lot of mileage, too.
  • greekyogurtandpuppies
    greekyogurtandpuppies Posts: 81 Member
    My food processor for making energy balls... Yum
  • MoiAussi93
    MoiAussi93 Posts: 1,948 Member
    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!
  • alias1001
    alias1001 Posts: 635 Member
    Overall, I've been cooking a helluva lot more every day. My santoku blade and cutting boards have gotten way more mileage.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    @sobriquet01 How could I forget my KNIFE??? Yes, used more than everything else combined. These are the cutting boards I have now:
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    Efficiently cutting up veggies for a stir fry sure makes the whole job easier.
  • alias1001
    alias1001 Posts: 635 Member
    @jgnatca Those look like fun! Mine are just rectangular plastic and wood.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    For better bacteria control, there's a different sheet for chicken, fish, vegetables, and beef. Notice that the cutting board is upside-down in the picture ("this side up"), LOL. I've done that a few times myself.
  • Steve_ApexNC
    Steve_ApexNC Posts: 210 Member
    Imersion Blender. I call it the boat motor. Love that thing. Makes Potato Leek Soup a breeze.
  • razzjam334
    razzjam334 Posts: 39 Member
    Magic built I use it every day and surprised it still works after a year got it from my sister for Christmas never got it for myself cuz I thought it would be a rip off but it's not
  • amy8400
    amy8400 Posts: 478 Member
    Love love love my Vitamix. Creamy smoothies with no ice chunks!
  • dklibert
    dklibert Posts: 1,196 Member
    I have to get in one this. I love:
    Microplane graters, I have two styles, I use one for garlic and ginger(paddle style) and one for zesting citrus and nutmeg(rasp style).
    Silicone spatula.
    Tongs and Grill tongs they are long enough that I don't feel the heat of the grill.
    Citrus squeezer or press.
    Immersion blender.
  • meadowlark42
    meadowlark42 Posts: 23 Member
    Anova sous vide cooker
    Rice cooker
    Microplane grater
    Silicon edged tongs
    Santoku knife
    Pressure cooker
    Food processor
    Immersion blender

    I could keep going for a long time, but those I would be really, really sad without. I really like cooking :)
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Yup, converted hubby to silicone spatulas. He makes his cream of wheat in my aluminum pot with the spatula. No burned bits!
  • MsJulesRenee
    MsJulesRenee Posts: 1,180 Member
    Plastic spatula and my mini spatula for flipping eggs. Miss the convention oven at my parent's house so definitely getting one soon. Really want a rice cooker!
  • michellesz
    michellesz Posts: 429 Member
    The chopper. Great for quick chopping like onions and celery especially for omelets or salads like pasta salad, tuna salad or egg salad etc. Time saver.
  • leeyuhsee
    leeyuhsee Posts: 60 Member
    I have to save this conversation for when I'm an adult and buying adult things for my adult kitchen
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Required reading, @leeyuhsee see http://imgur.com/gallery/JYBV6
  • leeyuhsee
    leeyuhsee Posts: 60 Member
    Oh hot dang those brownies. Be still, my heart. Thanks @jgnatca!
  • Santanico75
    Santanico75 Posts: 76 Member
    Agree with those who said the spiralizer - I'm having zucchini noodles on a fairly regular basis now. The feeling of eating pasta with a fraction of the calories!! :smiley:
  • bailbug99
    bailbug99 Posts: 10 Member
    My kitchenaid mixer
  • faithyang
    faithyang Posts: 297 Member
    Food processor, manual juicer for daily juices, mixing bowl and my electric kettle!
    Most oft used on a daily basis!
  • accidentalpancake
    accidentalpancake Posts: 484 Member
    Ninja
    Mortar & pestle
    Mandolin
    Onion chopper thingie
    Toaster oven
    Crock pot
  • trevor615
    trevor615 Posts: 19 Member
    My Themapen instant read thermometer.....the best thing since sliced bread. Nothing helps as much to ensure that everything is cooked just right.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Silicon baking cups.

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    Hubby loves them. They peel right off the muffin, no muss.
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