Best Butter Warmers
The butter warmer’s full cap base featuring a thick aluminum core surrounded by stainless steel provides rapid, even heating.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I love this small butter pot, I needed something small to heat water and milk for a cup of coffee and this is perfect, I needed small pots for an induction cooktop, and this pot is wonderful, it works for what I needed it to, a magnet does stick to the bottom, it holds a little over 2 cups, heats up faster than my 1qt sauce pan, really helpful with the pour spout, the handle did not get hot for me as I heated my milk and water, material looks sturdy, heated up milk and it washed out nicely, very excited about this purchase."
"Cute little pot for small one-person meals and tea."
"Even though not a great pot for turkish coffee, it is a great addition to my kitchen."
"It is sturdy stainless steel that warms up any liquid and boils my eggs in a shorter amount of time maybe due to its compact size."
"I was looking for a small pot to scramble eggs on an induction stove."
"This little pan is so cute and so useful."
"I had been looking for a small pot to heat my son's bottles (I started a homemade baby formula when he turned 1 and the coconut oil solidifies below 75 degrees so it has to be heated to liquify again) and heat up his food, and I just refuse to use a microwave except rare occasions."
"The pot is very thick so it heats slow even when the heat is on high making it less likely to easily burn what your melting."
It's durable, so whether you need it for preparing that holiday feast, melting butter, heating sauces or to melt just a bit of butter for popcorn on family movie night, the HIC Turkish Coffee Warmer and Butter Melting Pot will be there, ready to tackle any job. HIC’s Turkish Coffee Warmer and Butter Melting Pot features a large 24-Ounce capacity; ¾ of a quart. Use for preparing Turkish coffee, warming gravy, melting butter, heating up sauces and more.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The espresso is made while the milk warms."
"We found that if we put COLD milk into the frother's container and plunged it maybe 10-15 times so that there was the same "wet" froth in the container, all we had to do then was transfer that milk to a microwave safe container that would be able to hold at least double the amount you started with .....yes, it will expand that much and the froth will be super dry, dense and just perfect; just like whipped cream."
"I crave the frothy coffee drinks from that particular Seattle based company, but I am trying to stick to a budget. Also works great for adding frothy milk to your hot teas!"
"(Stumpton's coffee has very good brew guides if you're interested) To consistently make a good cup of coffee and foam you have to be consistent in the way you make it. I will then put the milk in the microwave for forty-five seconds on high. (I try and time it so that the kettle is fifteen seconds away from boiling when the milk finishes heating up. The reason for this is that coffee is best brewed at 200-205 degrees or about thirty seconds off of heat) The thirty seconds that the kettle is cooling I fill the frother with the milk (Should be hot, a little steamy but no bubbles at all) and pump quick and smooth but not vigorously. I pump for another twenty to thirty seconds (some of the foam has died down so just re-frothing it a bit) while waiting for the coffee to cool down a bit."
"The product is made in Taiwan and it is a perfect milk creamer."
"I pour the foamed milk into a big mug, then microwave it for about 50 seconds."
"As others have noted, so far 2% milk works well."
"Its cost effective, works well and you can control how much you froth the milk."
This set of butter warmers includes 2 tea light candles, 2 ceramic cups and 2 chrome plated steel holders. The warmers are perfect size for individual servings of butter and the tea candle keeps the butter in its liquid form. Set of butter warmers includes: 2 tea light candles, 2 ceramic cups and 2 chrome plated steel holders.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Worked great for dunking forkfuls of baked potato too."
"does the job; warming cups get hot to touch but otherwise I'm happy."
"Just as expected."
"The cups are too small."
"ThIs was good for butter and eating lobster."
"These are great butter warmers, well made at a reasonable cost."
"Bought to replace an old set."
"great for our crab dinners."
Best Butter Warmers
It's durable, so whether you need it for preparing that holiday feast, melting butter, heating sauces or to melt just a bit of butter for popcorn on family movie night, the HIC Turkish Coffee Warmer and Butter Melting Pot will be there, ready to tackle any job. HIC’s Turkish Coffee Warmer and Butter Melting Pot features a large 24-Ounce capacity; ¾ of a quart. Use for preparing Turkish coffee, warming gravy, melting butter, heating up sauces and more.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"You pretty much had to use fat free milk to get a decent froth and then, at least in my case, had to clean the splatter caused by the steaming process. As I was searching Amazon, I discovered that there were powered and unpowered frother's. I heated about a half a cup of 2% milk in the microwave, pored it into the frother and then pumped away. There is so little effort and time that I simply cannot imagine why anyone would want a powered unit. My routine now is to pore about a 1/3 cup of milk in my coffee cup, heat it in the microwave for about 40 seconds, pore it into the frother, pump twelve times, pore it back into my coffee cup, and then put it under my espresso machine for a shot of espresso. While my Jura is making the espresso, I rinse and clean the frother. I suppose if you are making a couple of 20 oz latte's or simply wanted to spoon in the froth for three or more drinks, you would want to consider one of the bigger units."
"The espresso is made while the milk warms."
"We found that if we put COLD milk into the frother's container and plunged it maybe 10-15 times so that there was the same "wet" froth in the container, all we had to do then was transfer that milk to a microwave safe container that would be able to hold at least double the amount you started with .....yes, it will expand that much and the froth will be super dry, dense and just perfect; just like whipped cream."
"I crave the frothy coffee drinks from that particular Seattle based company, but I am trying to stick to a budget. Also works great for adding frothy milk to your hot teas!"
Best Terrines
Long appreciated as both a cooking and serving dish, the terrine was traditionally used to compact a forcemeat mixture like pâté (resulting form is also referred to as a terrine). Like other pieces in Le Creuset's line of enameled cast iron, the cookware's exterior features a colorful, long-lasting enamel that resists chipping and cracking, while its durable, nonreactive sand-colored enamel interior offers a smooth surface for cooking and an optimal palette for food presentation. As cast iron is unexcelled for even heat distribution and superior heat retention, and enamel is impervious to acids and odors, the dish cooks food uniformly and gently without hot spots and can be used for marinating, cooking on the stovetop, or finishing in the oven. Like all Le Creuset cast-iron cookware, this pan is hand cast in a one-of-a-kind sand mold and hand finished at the Le Creuset factory in France. Traditional scalloped side handles for a secure grip during transport.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Very heavy for size."
"Nice."
"I made a loaf of bread and the crust came a lot more thicker and tastier than in the ceramic dish that I would normally bake."
"If your making pates and terrines at home or in your restaurant, then this is the pâté and terrine mold for you!"
"It is just this simple."
Best Egg Poachers
This 18/10 stainless steel egg poacher with non-stick coated egg cups, is perfect for preparing that Sunday brunch. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I love poached eggs, and this is so ridiculously easy to use (and clean). The instructions that come with the pan are a bit vague, so here's what works for me."
"Excelsteel 18/10 Stainless 4 Non Stick Egg Poacher. There are so many inept cooks out there, it's a wonder this product got any good reviews! And for pity sakes, don't hold your fingers over the holes with live steam coming up - you're asking for trouble! Little gourmet tips: try putting a pat of butter in the cups with some chopped fresh chives; put in some hot or mild paprika to taste; salt seasoning & pepper are a good idea."
"For a soft egg yolk cook six minutes."
"Great quality egg poacher."
"The egg cooks to a shape slightly smaller than an english muffin."
"Also makes it easy to remove 2 eggs sooner then others."
"So much easier to make poached eggs."
"The non stick individual cups and fine but a little fussy to get out when hot."
Best Fish Poachers
Excellent for all of your poaching needs the long and narrow 18 inch body of the fish poacher provides for the whole fish fish steaks or fillets. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"No real valid complaints."
"I've used it a couple of times and really like the way it cooks."
"Beautiful piece of cookware."
"THE FIRST ONE I GOT, ONE OF THE HANDLES ON THE INSIDE PIECE CAME BROKEN."
"Good quality for the price."
"Use it to steam red grouper and works good, although I had to bend the ends of the pull up handles around the rim outward to hang the perforated rack to elevate it higher for steaming."
"I have used it twice to cook whole fish and the result was delicious eveytime."
"Perfect for steaming a whole salmon."
Best Crepe Pans
Style Name: Crepe Pan |. Size: 10-Inch. The hard anodized exterior is dense, nonporous, and highly wear-resistant for extra durability and professional performance. Oven safe to 500 F. Clear, break-resistant glass with tight fit to seal in moisture and nutrients for healthier, more flavorful results.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This is my second purchase for Cuisinart crepe pan. There are many pics available for this pan on internet. You can not go wrong with this pan."
"I bought the 7.5" wood crepe spreader to use with the pan and they don't work well together."
"The crepes not only are much more uniform in color but they have a much smoother, velvety texture. I make a lot of crepes, just made 30 crepes for a church fund raiser, and this pan produces a better crepe."
"It has held up really well, and when the non-stick surface started not to work as well (DONT put this in the dishwasher), I went back to Cuisinart and asked for a replacement because they have a lifetime warrenty."
"The glass in the lid broke and the handle on the lid buckled in into the pan. Don't buy this pan, if you buy it don't use the lid. I have solid evidence to what happened to the pan just 20 days after I bought the pan."
"We love the cooking surface, but the handle doesn't stay cool (gas stove), and the outside materials has begun to rub off."
Best Au Gratin Pans
HIC’s Oval Au Gratin Dishes are perfect for baking and serving casseroles and au gratin recipes. HIC’s Oval Au Gratin Baking Dishes for baking and serving au gratin recipes and other casserole and single-serving recipes.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The casserole was baked at 50 degrees, the eggs at broiler temp."
"The manufacturer or importer placed labels on the product that prove extremely difficult to remove."
"Simple, clean white 10" dishes are perfect for an individual serving."
"I bought these to make scallops Provencal and they do work perfectly for that."
"Very pleased."
"Love these au gratin dishes."
"because he could put his snacks in them and heat them in the toaster oven - and he knows how food tastes better in glass or ceramic, not nuked in plastic dishes!"
"I should have ready the details more closely but I expected these to be more substantial based on the reviews."
Best Fajita Pans
Includes oval fajita griddle, red stained 1/2" routed wooden underliner, chili pepper hot handle mitt and. Preseasoned to prevent food from sticking (though coating first with oil or spray is recommended).
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Works great for anything you want to keep hot/warm while eating. PREVENT RUST after washing by drying it completely."
"The mit fits nicely on the handle."
"The set comes with a very nice red wood base to protect your table and a slip on handle cover that resembles a tiny oven mitt. When you are ready to serve your guests just slide the handle covers on, pull the trays out of the oven and put them on their bases."
"It's great to all one piece - friend has one with separate handle (doesn't like it)."
"I LOVE these plates."
"You serve rare in the pan and finish cooking each bite as you cut it."
""), put my steak on top and I ended up with an excellent restaurant style fajita experience."
"really adds a nice touch if you enjoy cooking and keeping the food hot much longer . I just heat them on the grill while cooking whatever and then transfer the whatever to them and wow ."
Best Paella Pans
Includes: Paella Burner / Two rings individually controlled - Good for pans up to 24 inches. Complete paella kit, just add propane tank and regulator !
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Order came to my door step within days although the box was tore up there wasn't any damage or pieces missing. Just like cast iron, the steel pan can rust if you don't immediately dry it and season with oil."
"Also, if you've never had a carbon steel pan before, you need to be aware that once you've washed the pan you must immediately dry it and give it a light coating of oil or it will rust (google caring for a paella pan and follow the instructions)."
"Love it."
"Fast shipping and quality!!!"
"Great product good quality."
"Excellent!!!"
Best Tagines
The base in this model, made of cast iron, works with any heat source: gas, electric radiant or solid plates, ceramic, halogen, induction, and Aga-Rayburn-type stoves. Hand washing recommended; oven- and broiler-safe up to 500 degrees F. Measures 12-4/5 by 12-4/5 by 11-2/5 inches; limited lifetime warranty.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I've been using ceramic tagines for years since I had a gas cook top, but now I have a magnetic induction cooking surface and I needed to find something with an iron or steel bottom."
"I have several Le Creuset cast iron cookware and enjoy cooking in all of them."
"I've tried "simulated" Tagine cooking before, but owning a real Tagine makes all the difference."
"So handsome you almost want to display it as sculpture in your kitchen."
"This was actually a Christmas gift for a family member."
"The tagine works as advertised."
"I start by sauteeing a cup of chopped onions along with 1 tsp each of minced garlic and a spice blend with cumin, caraway, coriander, ginger and turmeric in 1 T oil in the iron base with med. While they're softening, I chop a combination of vegetables such as baby eggplants, winter squash, zucchini, carrots and cauliflower. Unlike a slow cooker, the vegetables are more like braised than boiled, and there is less liquid and time involved."
"Arrived early, well packed and it's fantastic!"
Best Gratinee Bowls
This heavy duty colander can withstand high temperatures, making it possible to immerse in hot water to quickly blanch foods like carrots, fresh lettuce, pasta, potatoes, shrimp and more. Materials: Silicone body, Plastic base Capacity: 5 quart (4.7L) Size: 12.5 inches long (31.7 cm) Collapsed height: 2 in (5 cm) Expanded height: 5 in (12.7 cm) Heat Safe up to 175°F BPA Free Dishwasher Safe (top rack recommended) Do not put in microwave, oven, freezer or above a direct heat source. ESSENTIAL KITCHEN STRAINER TOOL - This simple yet stylish strainer can securely stand when expanded and collapses down to become nearly flat for convenient and easy storage. FOLDABLE and SPACE SAVING - The height of this lightweight silicone strainer basket collapses from 5 inches to 2 inches (12.7 cm to 5 cm) in one push, making it suitable to store in any kitchen cabinet, drawer, drying tray and easy nesting with another container. JUST RIGHT SIZE and 5 QT CAPACITY - This folding and flexible colander has a capacity of 5 quarts or 4.7 liters, and with 12.5 inch / 31.7 cm length - perfectly sized to hold a variety of foods.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I have so many kitchen appliances, gadgets, cookware, and storage containers that I am beginning to be limited on space; yet I can't stop buying stuff since I love to cook so much!"
"My kitchen is short on space and one of the things I like about this product is that It is big enough to clean my fruit or drain a pot of pasta."
"Foldable colanders are fantastic."
"I like to put the fruit in it, wash the fruit and let it strain and then just keep the fruit in it on the countertop."
"It folds and opens easily (great it can slide in my cupboard easily and takes up so little room) I also loves that the rubber has drainage holes (my previous one did not) It also has a nice plastic base to set in the sink/ counter."
"I love the bright red color."
"The Silicone makes it easy to wash and easy to dry."
"I bought this for my brother to use in his very first apartment and so far the best thing about it is that it collapses!"
Best Chafing Dishes
Stainless steel warming tray with 20-Inch by 13-Inch heating surface can be used separately.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We have had ours two months and have used it three times for entertaining guests in our party room. We've used for chicken wings, toasted ravoli's, pizza rolls, meatballs, bacon wraped lil' smokies, and more. We find that the product base is make of very light materials that flex when you move it. Instead of getting one of the ones that were on sale for $30 everywhere at Christmas, we paid a bit more for this one as the servering pans were twice as big."
"I used foil pans in them for easy refills (I kept back up dishes in the oven) and easy clean up."
"I put my food in the buffet trays that come with this buffet server, covered them with foil, and heated the food in the oven before transferring the trays directly to the buffet server."
"Could heat better and alot of condensation forms on the inside of lids but these get the job done and look great on the serving table."
"My parents have ones w water and candles— all you do is plug in."
"The first time I turned it on it had a smell, but after about 5 minutes it went away."
"love this product, easy set up, easy clean up and holds just the right amount of food for entertaining."
"I plan to use crockpot liners next time to cut down on so much cleaning."