Who isn’t looking for shortcuts in the kitchen? I know I am. These five gadgets are quality-of-life upgrades for your cooking experience. All three get so much use in my own home that they’re almost never put away.
Dunno about you, but I’m exhausted with trying to break up ground beef or sausage in the skillet. This handy tool makes the task a breeze. BPA-free, this nylon masher is safe for non-stick cookware. Lest you mistake it for a one-hit wonder, it’s also great for mashing potatoes. Don’t forget the butter and chives.
I’ve loved these so much that I’ve bought more as Christmas gifts for the family. These silicone mats act as safe, cool mats to lift hot dishes out of the microwave without searing your hands. They can also double as spatter guards. Not only are they BPA-free, they’re also dishwasher safe.
This is where my laziness shines brightest. Sure I could break out the knife and show my mad skills at julienne carrots, but I want to eat before the turn of the century. This julienne peeler is fantastic for speeding up shredding the carrots for a salad or creating zoodles without a clunky spiralizer.
4. OXO Good Grips Ice Cream Scoop
Yeah we all know an ice cream scoop is good for a frozen treat. But mine gets used for so much more. The quantity in this scoop is the perfect size for filling muffin cups. Useful for portion control on mashed potatoes. Mini-meatloafs or jumbo meatballs. But my personal favorite, just the right amount of batter for homemade pancakes. You’re welcome.
Speaking of pancakes, can’t have them without bacon, right? Salty yummy mmmm…. ahem. Possibly not a “gadget” but it’s so heckin’ cute and useful, I couldn’t leave it off the list. This adorable pink piggy grease holder is made of silicone and has a strainer under the lid to filter out solids from your tasty bacon grease. Which I know you don’t throw out. If you’re saving your drippings might as well store it in something super cute.
Hope you enjoy all of these. I know I do! Momma
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