Must Haves to Make Your Cooking Experience Easy!

In todays fast-paced world, we're all trying to maximize our time!  Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a beginner, there's an array of must-have kitchen tools that will help you prepare meals with ease! Here are some items that we love using to cut down on meal prep time and effort!  

Air Fryer
This popular kitchen appliance cooks food by circulating hot air around it, creating a crispy exterior similar to traditional frying methods but using significantly less oil; reducing or eliminating the need for fats, oils or grease! The air fryer typically has a heating element and a fan that distributes the hot air evenly, allowing food to cook quickly and evenly! Make clean up even easier in your air fryer using Range Kleen's Air Disposable Fryer Liners, available in Round or Square! 

Spiralizer  
Say goodbye to plain noodles and hello to veggie spirals! A spiralizer allows you to turn vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and sweet potatoes into fun noodle shapes for healthy meals. It’s a fantastic tool for anyone looking to incorporate more veggies into their diet. It's a great tool to get the kiddos excited about cooking and kids that help prepare meals are more likely to eat the foods they've prepared!

Silicone Baking Mats  
Say goodbye to parchment paper! Silicone baking mats provide a non-stick surface for baking cookies, pastries, or roasting veggies. They’re reusable, easy to clean, and help ensure even cooking. Up the ante on your baking craft with Taste of Home's Silicone Baking Mats - featuring pastry marks (to perfectly position cookies, macaroons, and more!), a ruler guide for quick and easy measurements and these mats are oven and freezer safe in temps ranging from -40˚ to 500˚F!

Immersion Blender  
Technically we can live without one but why would we want to? An immersion blender (sometimes called a stick blender) is perfec perfect for pureeing soups right in the pot, making smoothies, or emulsifying dressings. Its compact design means less mess and easier storage compared to traditional blenders.

Digital Meat Thermometer
A life saver for anyone who is nervous about cooking meat to an appropriate temperature! A digital meat thermometer takes the guesswork out of cooking meats, ensuring they are safe to eat while remaining juicy and tender. It’s quick, accurate, and a must-have for any meat lover.

Food Processor  
Chopping, slicing, and blending are made easy with a food processor. This multi-purpose gadget can handle a variety of tasks, from making dough to grinding meat, saving you time and effort in the kitchen.

Garlic Press
If you love cooking with garlic, a garlic press is a game changer. It effortlessly crushes cloves, saving you time on chopping and ensuring an even distribution of flavor in your dishes. Taste of Home's Bench Scraper features a center garlic crusher and you can also use this versatile tool to section dough, transfer ingredients, chop and more!

Mandoline Slicer
For perfectly sliced vegetables, a mandoline slicer is a fantastic tool. It allows you to achieve uniform cuts in different thicknesses, making it ideal for salads, gratins, and more.

Egg Separator
This handy gadget makes separating egg yolks from whites a breeze. Whether you’re baking or making an omelet, an egg separator can save you time and mess.

Herb Scissors
Chopping fresh herbs can be tedious, but herb scissors with multiple blades make the task quick and efficient. They allow you to finely chop herbs in seconds, enhancing your dishes with fresh flavors.

Incorporating these kitchen gadgets into your cooking routine can simplify meal preparation and inspire creativity. With the right tools at your fingertips, you’ll be whipping up delicious dishes in no time! Share your favorite kitchen gadget in the comments! What helps you save time in the kitchen?