Best Salad Tools & Spinners
The Ultimate Tool for a Healthier Diet! Highly versatile thanks to the 4 ultra-sharp German 420-grade hardened stainless steel blades for endless fruit and vegetable creations. Provides a fun and unique way to take ordinary vegetables and fruits and make them into exciting spirals, ribbons, noodles and chips. Simply helping you make professional-looking garnishes, apple chips, onion rings, potato nests, elegant salads, vegetable pizza toppings, and so much more. SUPERIOR VALUE SALAD UTENSIL: Package includes the Mueller Spiral Ultra with 4 stainless steel blades, 4-cup container, protective mandolin vegetable holder, citrus juicer attachment, Mueller recipe e-book, printed color manual with detailed assembly and usage instructions.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I own one of the small twist-style versions and the Paderno 4-blade model (technically, I also have a fourth, the Kitchen-Aid Spiralizer mixer attachment, but that's a completely different animal...). While I'll probably always use the twist-style model for really small spiralizing jobs, like doing a single vegetable for garnish, the Mueller is replacing the Paderno because, for my purposes, it's much better than the Paderno in a number of ways: 1) There's much less waste, because it doesn't create a wasted core (yeah, I know you can use it for something else, but when I'm spiralizing, I want spirals...). As to the negative reviews based on the "danger factor", I'd say anyone who finds the Mueller to be that dangerous should stay away from knives, food processors, mandolins, vegetable peelers, in short most of the utensils in the kitchen, because this one's no different: Follow the directions and you'll be fine. That took care of both of my hands, so unless you've got a third, I don't see how you can cut yourself when you're using it for spiralizing. A quick update after having used the Mueller Spiralizer quite frequently for a couple months: it continues to be the best of the bunch, by a wide margin."
"Sometimes you see a product you are so excited about, you buy it, cannot wait for it to arrive, and then once you open the box it seems to sit there for a few days, maybe a week or two, before you use it for the first time. Then you decide to slice up some more and have these prefect round discs of some apples or zucchini. It not only spiralizes to perfection, you do not have to worry about getting your counter dirty because of the convenient cup that collects what you cut up. You can store it back into the box it came in once you are done with it, but keep it close by your kitchen counter because you will constantly be using it to make healthier and superior looking side dishes or entire meals."
"Improvements that they've made over the typical designs include having a more normal "press down" instead of "press sideways" operation."
"This system is really great- everything is resin but sturdy."
"I spiralized zucchini. Can I just tell you that I did ONE medium sized zucchini and it was enough to feed four people ( just sautee it for like 5 minutes in a little olive oil and tons of garlic and a sprinkle of salt OMG). Anyway, it was super easy to set up and super easy to use."
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Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"And I'd still be using it now if a clueless house guest hadn't stuck its spinner top cover in the bottom rack of my dishwasher with the wash cycle set for extra hot water. The plastics throughout look and feel to be of higher quality, the appearance is far more attractive, the new compact design takes up less space in my cabinet and the spinner mechanism works as well as ever."
"I looked at a lot of salad spinners and this was in the top of them all. I wash the lettuce in the green container, place it in the outer plastic bowl, place the top on and push down the top and it starts to spin very, very easily. You'll have to hide your salad spinner because they will look for any reason to push down the pump at the top."
"After 5 dying's, it's working great."
"It replaced one I've had for over 10 years which you had to crank around and around, handle was cheesy."
"You have to buy this."
"We go through a lot of lettuce and I find that we have to do several spin sessions to dry enough greens for a few days."
"You can put anything in this to rinse off not just lettuce for your salads."
"This is great!"
Clear, flat lid allows for convenient stacking when not in use, disassembles for easy cleaning, and parts are top-rack dishwasher safe and BPA Free.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"And I'd still be using it now if a clueless house guest hadn't stuck its spinner top cover in the bottom rack of my dishwasher with the wash cycle set for extra hot water. The plastics throughout look and feel to be of higher quality, the appearance is far more attractive, the new compact design takes up less space in my cabinet and the spinner mechanism works as well as ever."
"I looked at a lot of salad spinners and this was in the top of them all. I wash the lettuce in the green container, place it in the outer plastic bowl, place the top on and push down the top and it starts to spin very, very easily. You'll have to hide your salad spinner because they will look for any reason to push down the pump at the top."
"After 5 dying's, it's working great."
"It replaced one I've had for over 10 years which you had to crank around and around, handle was cheesy."
"You have to buy this."
"We go through a lot of lettuce and I find that we have to do several spin sessions to dry enough greens for a few days."
"You can put anything in this to rinse off not just lettuce for your salads."
"This is great!"
Best Salad Shakers
The Ultimate Tool for a Healthier Diet! Highly versatile thanks to the 4 ultra-sharp German 420-grade hardened stainless steel blades for endless fruit and vegetable creations. Provides a fun and unique way to take ordinary vegetables and fruits and make them into exciting spirals, ribbons, noodles and chips. Simply helping you make professional-looking garnishes, apple chips, onion rings, potato nests, elegant salads, vegetable pizza toppings, and so much more. SUPERIOR VALUE SALAD UTENSIL: Package includes the Mueller Spiral Ultra with 4 stainless steel blades, 4-cup container, protective mandolin vegetable holder, citrus juicer attachment, Mueller recipe e-book, printed color manual with detailed assembly and usage instructions.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I own one of the small twist-style versions and the Paderno 4-blade model (technically, I also have a fourth, the Kitchen-Aid Spiralizer mixer attachment, but that's a completely different animal...). While I'll probably always use the twist-style model for really small spiralizing jobs, like doing a single vegetable for garnish, the Mueller is replacing the Paderno because, for my purposes, it's much better than the Paderno in a number of ways: 1) There's much less waste, because it doesn't create a wasted core (yeah, I know you can use it for something else, but when I'm spiralizing, I want spirals...). As to the negative reviews based on the "danger factor", I'd say anyone who finds the Mueller to be that dangerous should stay away from knives, food processors, mandolins, vegetable peelers, in short most of the utensils in the kitchen, because this one's no different: Follow the directions and you'll be fine. That took care of both of my hands, so unless you've got a third, I don't see how you can cut yourself when you're using it for spiralizing. A quick update after having used the Mueller Spiralizer quite frequently for a couple months: it continues to be the best of the bunch, by a wide margin."
"Sometimes you see a product you are so excited about, you buy it, cannot wait for it to arrive, and then once you open the box it seems to sit there for a few days, maybe a week or two, before you use it for the first time. Then you decide to slice up some more and have these prefect round discs of some apples or zucchini. It not only spiralizes to perfection, you do not have to worry about getting your counter dirty because of the convenient cup that collects what you cut up. You can store it back into the box it came in once you are done with it, but keep it close by your kitchen counter because you will constantly be using it to make healthier and superior looking side dishes or entire meals."
"Improvements that they've made over the typical designs include having a more normal "press down" instead of "press sideways" operation."
"This system is really great- everything is resin but sturdy."
"I spiralized zucchini. Can I just tell you that I did ONE medium sized zucchini and it was enough to feed four people ( just sautee it for like 5 minutes in a little olive oil and tons of garlic and a sprinkle of salt OMG). Anyway, it was super easy to set up and super easy to use."
Best Salad Utensils
Works great even for long and wide veggies (up to 10" long x 7" wide) Made from top quality, 100% BPA free, food-safe, durable reinforced ABS plastic Safe to use, easy to clean & dishwasher safe (top rack only) Non-electric, ideal for emergencies and camping For the utmost peace of mind think Spiralizer, and choose the Spiralizer 7-Blade Spiralizer now! PRACTICAL AND INNOVATIVE - Whether it is making garnishes to turn your dinner platter into a gourmet delight, preparing the most beautiful salads to wow your guests, making a healthy raw food pasta, or giving your family healthy and fresh potato chips, you can do it all with this device quickly and efficiently. Perfect for making quick low carb, healthy veggie noodles from firm fruits/veggies like apple, onion, carrot, zucchini, cucumber, cabbage, beet, turnip, rutabaga, radish, potato, sweet potato, squash & more.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Not to mention this spiralizer has so many different options, it's easy to use and one of my favorite parts...easy to clean!"
"You also save so much cash in comparison when you buy zucchini noodles at your favorite supermarkets like Trader Joe's or Whole Foods."
"Also, it was delivered a day earlier than expected so I can use it for dinner tonight!"
"We recently purchased the 7-blade vegetable spiralizer and found it was easy to use, seems relatively well made and was easy to clean."
"We just received the Spiralizer this week and already love it!"
"Just received this so far works as advertised. Makes nice spiral noodles. Make sure it sticks to the counter."
"Top notch quality and love the 7 blades!"
"I used it tonight for the first time to make zoodles... it’s a must for pasta substitutes."
Best Salad Spinners
A new spin on our classic design Before the introduction of the OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner in 1998, crank or pull-tab salad spinners were considered high-end products. The OXO Better Guarantee: If you experience an issue with your OXO product, get in touch with us for a repair or replacement.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"And I'd still be using it now if a clueless house guest hadn't stuck its spinner top cover in the bottom rack of my dishwasher with the wash cycle set for extra hot water. The plastics throughout look and feel to be of higher quality, the appearance is far more attractive, the new compact design takes up less space in my cabinet and the spinner mechanism works as well as ever."
"I looked at a lot of salad spinners and this was in the top of them all. I wash the lettuce in the green container, place it in the outer plastic bowl, place the top on and push down the top and it starts to spin very, very easily. You'll have to hide your salad spinner because they will look for any reason to push down the pump at the top."
"After 5 dying's, it's working great."
"It replaced one I've had for over 10 years which you had to crank around and around, handle was cheesy."
"You have to buy this."
"We go through a lot of lettuce and I find that we have to do several spin sessions to dry enough greens for a few days."
"You can put anything in this to rinse off not just lettuce for your salads."
"Why do I need another kitchen tool-- especially one that washes my salad ingredients? It allows you to wash and dry seamlessly, plus it's quiet, easy to stop, and is pretty attractive on the counter."
Best Specialty Tools & Gadgets
You can also use these large ice trays to make pretty ice spheres from colourful fruit juice, alcohol infusions, or add edible flowers, lemon slices or lime wedges to the water. PERFECT SPHERES OF ICE EVERY TIME: The sturdy plastic construction, leak proof design and water fill line make this ice tray fool proof and without messy water drips.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was able to get significantly clearer spheres of ice when I boiled tap water before freezing (I poured it into the mold while it was still hot)."
"I recently started drinking The Macallan single malt Scotch. While looking at merchandise on their website, I found an ice sphere press and wanted one immediately. Use as directed and you will achieve a clear practically perfect 2.5" sphere of ice each time. Hardly any dilution of my espresso and by the time I finished there were still 2 resonably large ice spheres in my glass that I could have continued to use in a refill."
"PRO TIP FOR SOLID CLEAR(er) ICE: Fill it with pre-boiled/filtered or distilled water, and place them upside down in a very small cooler with 1/2 inch of water. A cooler like this would be fine: MIER Soft Cooler Bag Small Insulated Lunch Box Bag for Kids, Girls, Boys(Green). You'll have to place your finger over the hole so it doesn't leak and make sure they stay level in the freezer."
"When running "warm" water over the mold to take out the ice -- Read carefully! Run your warm water over the soft silicone lid first and most (the dark colored part) because it just takes a little longer to get the soft silicone to release than it does the hard plastic part of the mold. When running the "warm" water over the silicone lid -- Take care not to just let the water run into the hole for expansion in the top of the lid. After you run your "warm" water all over everything and you remove the silicone top -- the ice sphere will remain inside the silicone portion of the mold and if you do not squeeze it out into the hard plastic part of the mold.... more than likely you will find yourself chasing a rolling, melting, ice sphere across your counter or across your floor and underneath a piece of furniture...."
"Balls work great though."
Best Seasoning & Spice Tools
Multi Vegetable Chopper Size: 10.5 x 4.3 x 4 inch. SUPERIOR VALUE - Package includes the Mueller stainless steel discs, 4-cup container, cleaning brush, Mueller recipe e-book.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The plastic is not cheap looking or feeling, the parts are easy to clean and the dicer works well."
"We ordered this chopper after seeing a similar product on TV."
"Chopping food is exhausting and painful, so I had stopped making a lot of my favorite foods, or had switched to pre-chopped versions. This little baby has been a dream for making salads and salsas and soups, and it's easy to clean with the little brush they include. You do need to push it down with a bit of pressure, but neither fine motor skills nor repetition are involved."
"It was, frankly, amazing that our previous chopper hadn’t done so earlier, given the design that placed significant force on the hinge area (two small tabs where the lid attached) of the thin, plastic base. When I saw the design of the Mueller Onion Chopper Pro, with the hinge fully integrated into the lid of your product, I was more than happy to spend a few more bucks to get it."
"This chopper glides through onions, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, celery, apples, etc."
"It does chop veggies pretty well, but it's a pain to clean (aren't they all?)."
"Obviously there is no zero star rating. Received this item an hour back."
Best Measuring Tools & Scales
Automatic Unit Button instantly converts between 5 units of measurements (g, lbs, lbs:oz, oz, ml) and displays results on an easy-to-read LCD screen - e.g. easily convert 539 grams to 1.188 pounds to 1 pound 3 ounces to 19.01 ounces to 539 ml.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"For the price, a fantastic little food scale."
"I purchased this scale mainly to help me track my food intake as part of a basic diet and nutrition plan. [...]. PROS. * Small profile doesn't take up a lot of counter space. * Allows for measurements in a variety of units (grams, ounces, pounds, etc). * The "tare" button is the best feature because it lets me zero out the weight of a container like a small plate or bowl, and only weigh the food that I put inside that container or bowl. * Lightweight and easy to move around, store, or travel with."
"I used it to measure out everything from beef jerky and baked chips to chicken and turkey for on the grill."
"After receiving the Ozeri scale, I tested with my calibration weigh and the scale provided consistent results; $45 scale is out, and the $14 scale is in."
"As many reviewers have noted, the display is small and thoughtlessly placed relative to the scale platform, so yes, your view is obstructed when using bigger dishes. I honestly thought I would not be vexed by this, but I have to admit it does get rather annoying to have to keep bending down to get a view of the readout. It has helped me tremendously while recording my meals, I haven't had to replace the batteries since I purchased it several months ago, it does automatically go off but in an appropriate amount of time (I've never had it go off on me while I was cooking), it has several different units of measurement, and the tare option works great."
"Love this scale."
"It's hard to tell if those who slammed this product really have bad scales or just expect too much (or have a strong ceiling fan on overhead) but mine works great."
"It's a good scale but has two drawbacks: the weighing surface is too small and while it has too many options in the pound/ounce area, there's no setting for fluid ounce. Overall this is a pretty good scale so far."
Best Bar & Wine Tools
Oster Cordless Electric Wine Bottle Opener Celebrate the Moment in Sophisticated Style There's just something about opening a bottle of wine. Effortlessly Opens a Wine Bottle in Seconds Designed to fit all traditional wine bottles, the electric wine bottle opener offers the same portable, cordless convenience as other wine bottle openers, but with the added benefit of sleek presentation and fast, effortless performance, opening a bottle in a matter of seconds. To use the electric wine bottle opener, place it on top of a wine bottle, making sure it remains in an upright position and not at an angle to the bottle. Opens up to 30 Bottles on a Full Charge Measuring 2-1/4 inches in diameter by 10-3/4 inches tall, the electric wine bottle opener provides an ergonomically designed, soft-grip handle that fits in the palm of your hand for a firm grip. Available in a Silver, Merlot or Champagne finish, the electric wine bottle opener makes a great gift idea for that wine lover on your list. Cordless electric bottle opener removes the cork in seconds.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I ordered this for my smokin' hot GF back in 2012... fast forward 3 years later -- this $20 wine opener is still with me and my smokin' hot GF is now my smokin' hot wife."
"I really liked this opener. You'll very likely get between 1-2 years out of this guy (hopefully) and you won't regret your purchase once you use it... until you need to open wine and don't have an opener.. The saving grace for the Ozeri is that the charge is a cable that attaches to the outside and it doesn't rely on a base to do this, so even if it does with a cork in it we can still charge the opener and eject the cork."
"But the backside of the opener is made of a black rubbery plastic material... which over time breaks down and becomes sticky."
"Instead of it getting harder and harder to open bottles the more you drink its just as easy every time."
"this is the best cordless opener but they only last a couple of years."
"This is the dumbest gift I ever received that I completely love."
"I have to press the button with a lot of pressure for it to begin reversing the cork out."
"So far it hasn't actually opened a bottle."
Best Colanders & Food Strainers
Whether you're boiling pasta, steaming vegetables or washing fruit, the Bellemain Stainless Steel Colander simply makes your life easier. The problem with colanders that have separate feet is that if one foot lands in the sink drain, the whole bowl tips over. Every part of the Bellemain is solid, practically indestructible stainless steel, so you can expect many years of trouble-free performance. STRAIN EVEN TINY GRAINS AND PASTAS: The holes in this colander are small enough that you can strain most beans, pastas, and grains as well as fruits and vegetables without any worries. HEAVY DUTY STEEL TO LAST A LIFETIME: High quality steel for a colander that is thicker and more durable than any colander you’ve ever had.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Nice colander."
"It is a good quality strainer that measures approximately 14" x 11" (round) x 5" high."
"I have an oval mesh colander that I've used for years and like it, however this colander is much better when making pasta and straining broccoli and other veggies. I have to soap up the mesh colander asap so the starch from pasta doesn't dry or else it is difficult to get off."
"I love this colander so much that I just ordered a second one."
"I've never had ANY problems with using colanders for rinsing rice... because colanders were not designed for rinsing rice. If you put a cup or two of rice in a saucepan and run water into it slowly, the rice miraculously remains in the bottom of the pan while the water rinses it and flows over the side."
"My needs - a metal colander so I can use hot or cold water, that drains fast, that has enough of a base to keep the contents safely above whatever my be lingering in the sink."
"This is a wonderfully made collander, but it doesn't work for rinsing quinoa - that's reason I specifically bought it."
"Also works fine for draining pasta, but as a practical consideration I recommend getting something with bigger perforations for faster draining in that situation."
Best Cook's Tool & Gadget Sets
Highly practical utensils that can be used for a wide range of tasks in the kitchen, NEXGADGET 38 pieces high quality kitchen utensils will offer user everything for all food prep tasks, without costing you a fortune buying each piece individually. NYLON UTENSILS (18Pcs) : Basting Spoon, Slotted Spoon, Slotted Turner, Spaghetti Server, Ladle, Oval Turner, Oval Slotted Turner, Skimmer, Turner, Sauce Ladle, Whisk, Potato Masher, Icing Knife, Bent Icing Knife, Fork, Meat Fork, Chef Slotted Turner, Cooking Tongs. EXTRA TOOL AND GADGET SET (20Pcs): Pizza Cutter, Bottle Opener, Cheese Grater, Flat Grater, Can Opener, Peeler, Kitchen Scissor, 3Pcs of Scrapers Set, 5Pcs Measuring Cups and 5Pcs Measuring Spoons.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"For one there is a 'lip' on the back of each handle to keep them from sliding out of bowls and pots but the best part - these lips keep the utensils from messing up your counter or dripping all over because they push the utensil up and away from the flat surface.. Something most manufacturers don't consider."
"The whipping tool is VERY GOOD for the primary reason that it is easy to clean in comparison to the normal wired ones."
"I have to open it to make sure, I found out tools are actually very good quality with very durable stainless steel."
"99 cent store price but definitely not 99cent store quality."
"After mixing pasta sauce I set the serving spoon down and the end never touches the stoves surface keeping them more sanitary, and keeping from making a mess on stove or counter."
"This is a great set of kitchen utensils, definitely a large variety, and mostly entry-level."
"All tools are compact. Cooking tongs is easy to open and close, wouldn’t scratch my non-stick pans, and tongs that would not melt when I used them for cooking bacon."
"Here's what I like: Nice basic set of utensils for your cooking needs."
Best Pasta & Pizza Tools
Marcato 8320 Atlas Pasta Machine, Made in Italy, Includes Pasta Cutter, Hand Crank, and Instructions
Marcato’s Original World-Famous Atlas Pasta Machine rolls and cuts pasta dough for making traditional Italian pasta at home. The Atlas Pasta Machine is equipped to attach a Pasta Drive motor or any of 12 pasta cutting accessories that are sold separately. Marcato’s Original World-Famous Atlas Pasta Machine rolls and cuts pasta dough for making traditional lasagne, fettuccine, and tagliolini at home.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I like pasta made with AP flour alone - it's silky smooth and delicious - but I prefer the gorgeous color, and extra flavor and "bite" that comes by adding the high-protein semolina. Without using any real measuring devices, I "eyeball" the amount of salt and oil needed according to the number of eggs, then add flour until it feels right, and that's as close as I ever get to a "recipe." (If I add too much flour while the dough is in the food processor, I process in a few drops of room temperature water to correct it.). The dough that might have seemed a little too dry and stiff before this rest, will now be more pliable and the perfect consistency for rolling and cutting per the pasta maker instructions. The importance of achieving the proper consistency/hydration of the dough is the lesson I learned from a seasoned Italian chef in Rome, and I'm here to say that it works. The rollers and cutters on Atlas Wellness makers are made of anodized aluminum with a special "micro-rough" surface that grabs the dough better. Marcato is the largest manufacturer of pasta machines worldwide, and the "Wellness" feature is their exclusive patent. While the Marcato pasta maker is widely copied by others (and even counterfeited in China), no other manufacturer offers rollers and cutters that are free of heavy metals. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. This is the only pasta maker I've ever owned or used, but the obvious endorsement of an Italian chef, food-safe anodized aluminum rollers, and a 3-year warranty made my decision to get this one a no-brainer. A clean, dry pastry brush does most of the work, but a can of compressed air can help blast flour from little spaces with ease. I just fold a piece into two or three layers to fit the width of the cutter, then roll it through - no worries - it shreds the paper, but it doesn't hurt a thing and works great."
"I didn't know that when I first used the machine, when I tried to roll pasta through the fettuccine part of the machine and it didn't roll, I just thought I didn't know how to use the machine well enough. It was my first time ever making homemade pasta so I had zero experience with pasta dough, or this pasta maker. I set up the Atlas this time I anchored it to my counter top (I didn't do that the first time), and then began rolling the dough 3 times on each setting starting with 0 and ending with 6! Rolling was daunting the first time I tried it on this machine, but with the right dough, it was easy and effortless. In fact a friend of mine came over for dinner last night and after having the pasta that I hand rolled on this machine she begged me to host a pasta making party with her, her 4yr old daughter, and my 4yr old, so I am. I have no doubt that our girls will be able to roll the dough on this machine."
"This pasta machine works great."
"I recently took a pasta making class and found making fresh pasta, while time consuming, was easier and tastier than expected."
"Should be a little easier to ‘catch’ the pasta as it comes out, but other than that its easy and fun, and I’m happy with it."
"It works great, cleans easily and is easy enough my 3 year old son will help my crank the handle."
Best Graters, Peelers & Slicers
The 5 different Japanese stainless steel cutting blades are strong enough to spiralize even the toughest fruits and veggies, like sweet potatoes, squash, and ginger root. Half the battle of healthy eating, is the amount of time it traditionally takes to slice and prepare fruits and vegetables. We’ve taken the hassle out of slicing, dicing, and chopping and streamlined it into one easy step. Our 420 high carbon cutlery grade stainless steel blades and stronger ultra reinforced BPA free ABS make it possible to spiralize harder root vegetables like sweet potatoes and turnips that previously broke spiralizer handles. - Our product has been seen on bethenny, Ellen, The Doctors, the Food Network, national newspapers and magazines throughout the country and if that's not enough, read the thousands of reviews left by amazing Amazon customers.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Soft vegetables, zucchini, etc., work fine in smaller sizes, but small hard vegetables, carrots, etc., maybe 1.25" diameter, don't work very well. For zucchini, yellow summer squash, etc., small or large both work. Vegetables used as spaghetti substitute don't taste exactly like pasta; instead the flavor comes from the sauce and the vegetable, but somehow a zucchini made into spaghetti strands doesn't taste like zucchini, it tastes much better."
"Dimensions of the product can be seen in the photos. Included in this set: *Spiralizer Body. *Spaghetti blade. *Fettuccine blade. *Wide thin spiral slice blade. Pros: *Easy to use. *Easy to clean. *Designed to keep things sanitary. Cons: *None. Additional Considerations: Some quality kitchen shears are nice when using this product. Overall: 5/5 stars (>=.5 rounds up, 5 stars. If you have any further questions regarding the product in my review please leave a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as possible."
"I'm one of those weirdos that does an unnecessary amount of research, reads review after review, watches videos, and looks through the fine print on where a product is made and what the warranty covers - just to make sure I'm getting the best product for the best price."
"I bought the spiralizer because I wanted to try new healthier recipes and kept running into ones that required something to be "spiralized". After I got it they emailed me another PDF with recipes and gave me a bunch of tips for using the spiralizer - what not to do, what to do, etc."
Best Oil Sprayers & Dispensers
Evo Non-Aerosol Oil Sprayer Bottle Set, the world’s first non-aerosol trigger sprayer with a unique fan-shaped spray, keeps 2 oils always at the ready and dispenses easily without harmful additives, propellants or chemicals. They work with many types of healthy cooking oil, like EVOO (extra virgin olive oil), canola oil, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, even infused oils with herbs and spices. Every pull of the trigger delivers a precise 1.35-milliliters in a unique fan pattern that covers more cooking surface with less oil. Easier to use than a traditional oil vaporizer or oil mister. Evo Non-Aerosol Oil Sprayer dispenses any cooking oil and vinegar in unique fan pattern without any harmful propellants or chemicals for healthy foods.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These sounded like a good idea when I asked the Birthday Chicken to lay these on me: Refillable food safe spray bottles that didn't have to be pumped in order to spray. The sprayer does not spray a mist, only a course wide fan shaped spray. To get that fan shaped spray you need a fairly strong pull on the trigger giving you a forceful spray. While the course wide spray is fine for spraying a grill or a large frying pan, it is really easy to over spray a smaller frying pan. Because you have to pull so hard on the trigger to get the fan spray, the force of the spray will cause more of the oil to splash out of the pan. The wide fan shaped spray is useful for some things but a fine spray option would really be welcomed. I'll continue to use the one good bottle I have, but am still searching for spray bottle nirvana."
"I bought the large 18 ounce Delta Evo Spray Bottle. I loved it so much that I wanted these small 8 ounce spray bottles, mainly for the "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" spray for a large bowl of popcorn. I also use Evo spray bottle for spraying the 'butter' on rice and vegetables on my dinner plate without the spray landing on other things nearby. The nozzles on these 8 ounce spray bottles are the exact same as the 18 ounce spray bottle. So, if you didn't like the spray nozzles on the large bottle you won't like it on these either. It is a wide spray, it is not like an aerosol spray that mists, this sprays (like window cleaner) a large measured amount at one time, 1.35 milliliters per trigger spray."
"Having said that, I think the spray's coarseness reflects the design of the self-syphoning pump in the Evo bottles, and therein lies the fundamental fact that the Evo sprayers work, while others don't work."
"The first photo is a frying pan sprayed with a canola oil spray can."
Best Meat & Poultry Tools
Channel your inner grizzly with the only meat shredding tool that fits your hands perfectly, acting like an extension of your arms and allowing you to shred meat without getting burned or melting your tools. The super-sharp, meat-shredding “claws” are strategically spaced so meat won’t get stuck. We’ve been named The Best BBQ Tool by the National BBQ Association, and have been featured on TV on BBQ Pitmasters, America’s Test Kitchen, and Guy Fieri’s Diner’s, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Bear Paws have been named “Best BBQ Tool” by the National BBQ Association. THE ORIGINAL BEAR PAWS - The favorite BBQ accessory for years, Bear Paws are 100% made in the USA.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Food-grade plastic is approved by the FDA, which matters to me."
"So, if he said I should have the claws so I bought them."
"My only complaint is i wish they were metal."
"I wasn't sure if these were just a gimmick when I bought them as a lightening deal."
"These are GREAT!"
"I finished pulling the pork in half the time I had allotted."
"Before I totally procrastinated making pulled pork, because I couldn't easily pull all the meat apart."
"See attached pic of item received."
Best Cheese Tools
Its design is based on that of a rasp, the small and efficient woodworking tool. The large handle allows for a firm grip, and the completely flat grating surface makes it easy to move the cheese across the blades. Carrots, onions, and medium to firm cheeses all worked beautifully with this grater. It's also an excellent choice for larger strips of citrus zest or ginger. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This product is a lifesaver if you need to get masses of the smallest possible pieces of garlic or ginger or lemon zest or relatively hard things of that nature."
"I bought this mainly for zesting lemons and oranges, but it's so easy to use that I started grating all kinds of things!"
"Works great."
"Does a great job zesting lemons and frozen ginger."
"For instance, our tests show that 1 ounce of Parmesan grated on the fine holes of a box grater yields 1/2 cup of grated cheese, whereas the same 1 ounce grated on a rasp yields 3/4 cup of grated cheese."
"zester is great!"
"I bought this micoplane zester after tiring of using my box type grater to zest lemons, and having most of the zest remain in the grater. Then we cut the zested lemon, and either put it in the chicken, or at the base of the chicken, which enhances the flavors."
"I've always used graters in the past to zest citrus but this too is so much better for the task."
Best Thermometers & Timers
The wireless meat thermometer equipped with dual-probe technology, you have the option of using two meat probes for reading internal temperature of two meats or use one as an oven probe that will accurately read its surrounding temperature. Simple interface and setup, ready to use right of the box Programmed with preset USDA approved temperatures for different types of meat (Ground Beef, Ground Poultry, Beef, Veal, Chicken, Pork, Poultry, Lamb and Fish) Programmed with preset USDA approved doneness levels for a different types of meat (Rare, Medium Rare, Medium, Medium Well and Well Done) Set your own temperature settings manually Fahrenheit and Celsius readings Alarm alert for programmed temp or timer Countdown and count up timer with two time duration options (99min 59sec, 99hr 59min) Timer and temperature settings are saved when unit is powered off Splash proof receiver; Receiver pullout counter top stand; Receiver belt clip Transmitter has wire to either hook on oven door or use as a stand Rubber sleeve case Large, backlit LCD display STEP-DOWN probe tip design Probe and Wire can withstand up to 716°F (380°C). REGISTER your product after purchase and RECEIVE EXTENDED 3 YEARS Warranty – Although the sensor probe is rigidly produced, after a long-time period of use, a few amount units could experience incorrect temperature readings problem caused by careless or improper use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"But that's just me over analyzing stuff, the truth is that it works perfectly, and that's what matters. So, if you are looking for an easy to use, reliable thermometer, look no mo'."
"This thermometer is great!"
"I purchased this product after extensive product reviews and still was a bit worried. So, to make this short, after testing this product we found it to be the best food thermometer for us."
"I purchased a Pit Barrel smoker for my husband this past Christmas and it doesn’t have a temp gauge on it, so we were concerned about knowing what temp the barrel is at, but after speaking with the company they recommended a digital themonitor so we went on amazon and found the ThermoPro which had amazing reviews."
"Will not Sync. First one read 120 degrees no matter what."
"This works really well, and the two units connect easily every time."
"Once in the oven cooking a couple eye of round roasts and the next day in my smoker cooking a couple briskets."
"Now he can sit on the couch and keep an eye on the cooker temperature and not have to continuously go outside to check on it."
Best Can Openers
Style Name: Without scissors |. Product Packaging: Frustration-Free Packaging. This can opener will easily open all standard-size cans and cans with pop-top lids.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I'd been using the same small dependable hand-held electric can opener for the past 25+ years until it finally gave up the ghost. After getting hand cramps from my old manual opener, though, I finally opted for this Hamilton Beach model. I'd never much cared for the side-cut openers before because liquids inside the can seemed to spill more easily with the lower edge, so this higher-cutting model is much better IMO. The top push-down lever depresses easily and the magnet on the opener holds the can securely in place while it's cutting. I found that this is important because if you allow it to continue making rotations, it cuts long narrow slivers of the can which are noticeable when you remove the top (looks like a tiny strand of steel wool)."
"This Hamilton Beach Can Opener had caught my eye from all the great 5 Star reviews it showed, and from Reviews as far back as year 2009 which shows Hamilton Beach knows they have a high quality well built very popular can opener. The can opener is what you would design in your mind as having every feature a High Quality Can Opener would have, well designed and solidly built."
"I'm 72 years young and this is the BEST can opener i've ever owned or operated.!!"
"Came across the Hamilton Beach can opener and was surprised by all the great reviews and for $20 didn't feel like I was loosing much."
"Reviewers who said it has a short cord probably did not pull it all the way out."
"I took a photograph rare earth magnet I place just a fraction of inches from I can been opened see the metal shavings I would normally have to rinse off with water."
"I have never seen or had an appliance sold with a cord that is basically 'useless' unless you have a connection with nothing in the way. Buy an extension cord, or maybe Ham Beach will correct this incredible design blunder."
Best Fruit & Vegetable Tools
Strong, safe and super-efficient, the Bellemain Stainless Steel Lemon Press is also easy to use, clean and store ... proving that the simplest designs are simply the best. Juices Lemons and Limes to the Last Drop With one powerful plier motion, the nesting bowls squeeze every bit of juice from your lemon or lime; unlike reamers which force you to dig around and around, and still not get it all. SUPERIOR STRENGTH FOR PROFESSIONAL SQUEEZING: Say hello to the best manual juicer on Amazon. Bellemain® juicers are 18/10 stainless steel so your juicer looks the same on the 100th day of making lemonade as it did on day 1—etch-free, rust-free, and simply marvelous.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is because some juice pools at the sides of the lemon/lime once it's flattened, the juice can't get to the holes."
"I had previously bought a mostly yellow and green one from that expensive kitchen store WS."
"It is well-made, straightforward (vs. the styles with gears that are the dickens to wash and store, and get wobbly after a year or so)), and comfortable with its coated handle ends."
"I drink lemon juice every day and this little guy comes in handy on a daily basis."
"It fits the lemons perfect, and it is so easy to squeeze."
"This is an awesome juice squeezer!!"
"I was skeptical that this was really the #1 selling citrus press on Amazon."
"I've been user this squeezer once or twice a week for about 6 weeks."
Best Salt & Pepper Mills, Shakers, & Sets
Here's Why Our Customers Choose "Levav Salt and Pepper Grinder Set" as their BEST choice: ✔The salt grinder and pepper grinder are both built with an adjustable ceramic grinding mechanism that allows you to manually choose the coarseness of the seasoning, ranging from fine to coarse. ✔With covered lid caps, our salt and pepper grinders keep your spices fresh longer. ✔ A Levav salt and pepper grinder set in the stainless finish will fit well in nearly all kitchens. Maintain the Freshness of your favorite spices with these Firmly Closed salt and pepper mills glass grinders! Perfect for All Types of Salts and Peppercorns , providing you with fresh spices for all your meals!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Love, love, love my salt & pepper shakers made by Lavav. Like other reviewers have noted, they are attractive and elegant (in fact they’re the only spices that do not go up in my spice cabinet). *I did not receive this product for any exchange or discount- just simply love these shakers!"
"I don't review things very often; however, I have gone through salt and pepper grinders so frequently and this set finally met my needs that I think it warranted a review."
"That's why expensive ones have different grinder materials for salt vs pepper."
"When you're in the midst of creating some haute cuisine, removing the lids can seriously impede your flow."
"Love these so much!"
"I have not used these for to long as of writing this but these are the pro's and con's that i have noticed so far."
"South and pepper shakers a great their ideal it makes your kitchen look well established and they were perfect they have different settings so when you do use the salt just be aware that you may have to set the setting because a lot comes out at one time because it depends on how you have the."
"This is THE salt and pepper grinder set at a crazy great price."
Best Grilling & BBQ Utensils
REGISTER your product after purchase and RECEIVE EXTENDED 3 YEARS Warranty】 – Although the sensor probe is rigidly produced, after a long-time period of use, a few amount units could experience incorrect temperature readings problem caused by careless or improper use of sensor probe. Instant read meat thermometer with 6.5" food grade stainless steel probe features step-down tip design to get temperature more precisely and quickly.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This very reasonably priced thermometer has all the bells and whistles and works great every time."
"I use this one for smoking in my Masterbuilt or other similar controlled temp smoker and I use the dual probe that ThermoPro makes when I use my BGE and it not only tells me the temp of the meat but the temp of the grill."
"Now find a set first temp a bit lower... so when it goes off I can do veggies and such and just reset for final temp for meat or casserole... love this gadget..."
"It does it's job...have used it in cooking turkeys, steaks, chicken and pork ...and all have come out cooked perfectly!"
"I've not had much luck in electronic meat thermometers lasting a long time, so we'll see how this one does..."
"After going through 3 other wireless thermometers that eventually broke, I spent a bit more money on this one and it's awesome."
"Saves time and your legs!"
"ThermoPro TP07 Remote Wireless Digital Kitchen Cooking Food Meat Thermometer with Timer for BBQ Smoker Grill Oven, 300 Feet Range Folks,buying this for a BBQ is sweet success at family eats !"
Best Cooking Utensils
- Ergonomic Easy-to-Clean Seamless One-Piece Design. - S-Core™ Internal Stainless Steel Handle Support Technology. - High Heat Pro-Grade Silicone. - Soft Grip Non-slip textured finish. - Safe for Coated & Non-stick Cookware. - Lifetime Guarantee. The handles will not crack, snap, or bend like the weak plastic handles of cheap supermarket products. - 1 Large 11.2" (28.5cm) Silicone Spoon: For mixing, scooping, and tasting - 1 Large 11.2" (28.5cm) Silicone Spatula: For scraping bowls and pans - 1 Small 8.8" (22.3cm) Silicone Spatula: For reaching into jars. HEAT-RESISTANT 600°F PRO-GRADE SILICONE - Our BPA Free and FDA Approved silicone is safe for coated & non-stick cookware and perfect for use with hot foods and around the cook top and dishwasher safe.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The one-piece silicone construction means there is nothing to separate or fall apart, and there are no grooves or indentations for food to get stuck in. The tops of the spatulas are just flexible enough to do the job well, without being flimsy, and the shape is well designed to make sure that you are able to scrape things clean. The lifetime warranty (which is INCREDIBLY easy to set up) ensures that if you should ever run into a problem, you are covered."
"I was pretty sure that the silicone would hold up better in the heat, the steel reinforced handles might give added strength and the one-piece design offered a utensil that might be easier to keep clean. Then the head would gradually loosen from the rigorous cleanings and I'd start losing them in my work... *extreme pet-peeve*. When I first saw them IRL my first impression was that the use-edges of the utensils were too thick. The shortest one I place upright in the flatware basket, the longer ones I still lay horizontally in the top rack but I make sure they are 'on edge' or at least angled enough so that they drain off and not have puddles of water on them to dry at the end. The two larger items have been used almost daily now for over 18 months (Which also means they have been through the dishwasher almost daily too) and I can barely tell they have been used."
"The solid core interior extends into the base of the stirring end to give it good structure so that you don't have a floppy end or one that can break off easily while in use -- and you still have the traditional flexibility at the ends and sides of the heads."
"Being molded into one piece, as these are, is preferable to ones where the handle detaches from the spatula and water and food get into the hole."
"These are good spatulas for several reasons: They're stiff enough that you can put some force into scraping, but balanced by just enough flexibility that they form right into the crevices that you want to scrape."
Best Kitchen Accessories
Can withstand temperatures up to 540 degrees f. Washable will not catch fire package info: 2 x Ove Glove oven mits. Withstands extreme heat up to 540 degrees F. The Ove Glove is perfect for the kitchen, barbeque and handling hot surfaces around the house. The Ove Glove exterior layer is made of heat and flame material used by firefighters. Joseph enterprise inc, is the only legal manufacturer and distributor of the trademarked Ove Glove.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These gloves are heavy and have a heavy lining inside of them."
"Super heat resistant but a bit fiddly to put on and pull off when you're busy in the kitchen."
"I use a professional clothes steamer at my job."
"They are definitely not a fashion statement, but nothing beats these for pulling items out of the oven."
"love my steamer; haven't used this glove even once."
"These are great with rubber grip texturing and I no longer have to worry about hand slippage with oven ceramic cookware."
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"They are good at what they are supposed to be good at - being able to pick up hot pans."