Equipping your kitchen with the basics and adding a few clever gadgets can make cooking meals at home that much easier.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people from all walks of life to reassess their priorities and change their daily lives. One of the changes that emerged during the peak of social distancing was the growing interest in cooking meals at home.
The simplest recipes can be made without much equipment, but for more complex meals, it may be worth investing in quality cookware. Some of the items you want to add to your inventory.
spiralizer set
A spiralizer is a device that can turn raw vegetables into “noodles” that replace traditional pasta in many popular dishes. The set comes with blades that allow you to create coils, ribbons or even shorter “juliennes” for a variety of dishes.
cookie dough scoop
If you like to bake, a cookie dough scoop is a worthwhile investment.
Pressure cooker
Interest in pressure cookers has skyrocketed thanks to the relatively recent release of the Instant Pot®. The device has spurred a whole collection of recipes specifically designed to be cooked in a rice cooker.
Electric breakfast sandwich maker.
Quickly create restaurant breakfast or deli sandwiches with the Electric Breakfast Sandwich Maker. A classic bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich is easy to make, and some of these gadgets even have space for English his muffins and bagels to cook all the ingredients at once. Since it is electric, it is useful in dormitory rooms.
adjustable rolling pin
An adjustable rolling pin ring helps guide thickness, and a measuring scale helps bakers track diameter as they roll out their favorite dough.
smart meat thermometer
A wireless food thermometer can track the internal temperature of meat and poultry, as well as the air temperature of ovens and grills. These measurements connect to a smartphone app so you can monitor doneness from any room in your home.
foldable silicone drainer
A colander should be used to strain water from pasta and other foods.
mandolin
The mandolin is used to create slices of various foods of varying thickness and texture.
food processor
Food processors come in many styles, from stand-alone units to those that act as blender attachments. Manual food choppers are often cranked by a handle or may have a push down handle to perform the chopping action.
air fryer
There are various variations of air fryers depending on the manufacturer. These gadgets work with convection (heated air) to simulate the crispiness of deep-fried tofu without oil.
Equipping your kitchen with the basics and adding a few clever gadgets can make cooking meals at home that much easier.
