TOP TEN KETO KITCHEN GADGETS
I highly encourage you to invest in a few key kitchen tools and pieces of equipment. They will save your time and money in the long run. Cooking at home is so much cheaper than going out to eat. Packing lunches for our family has not only kept us keto; it has also helped us save money. Here are some of the top choices of gadgets.
QUALITY KNIVES (CHEF'S KNIFE AND PARING KNIFE)
HOW OFTEN I USE IT: Daily
PRICE: $100-$300
USES: Chopping, slicing, cubing, dicing, etc.
A good-qualtiy sharp knife makes prepping food so much more enjoyable!
CAST - IRON COOKWARE: LARGE SKILLET AND LARGE DEEP SKILLET OR DUTCH OVEN
HOW OFTEN I USE IT: Daily
PRICE: Under $20 (buy at a thrift store for $2)
USES: Frying eggs, Paleo mushrooms, Cheesy Fried Ravioli, Fish sticks, Skillet lasagna
Cast-iron cookware is inexpensive, so I urge you to have two pieces: an all-purpose large skillet (with about 1 1/2 - to 2 - inch - deep sides) and either a deep skillet with about 4 - inch - deep sides or a Dutch oven. A deep skillet or Dutch oven is the best for deep frying. I once had a Fry Daddy with a good thermometer, but because of its ability to hold heat, nothing fries food as well as cast iron.
BLENDER OR FOOD PROCESSOR
HOW OFTEN I USE IT: Daily
PRICE: $40-$200 (regular blender or food processor); $150-$700 ( high-powered blender)
USES: Pureeing; making shakes, salad dressing, dips, ice cream and popsicle mixtures
Generally speaking, a food processor is better for grating and shredding while a blender is better for processing liquids. High-powered blenders, such as Blendtec and Vitamix brands, have better performance, durability, and speed. However, they're also more expensive.
SLOW COOKER, 6 - QUART
HOW OFTEN I USE IT: Once a week, but I love hands-on cooking. If you don't have time, a slow cooker is a great tool that can be used daily.
PRICE: $45-$120
USES: Everything from bone broth to Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa Wraps, Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Wraps, Slow Cooker "Butter" Chicken with Naan, and more
SPIRAL SLICER ( AKA SPIRALIZER)
HOW OFTEN I USE IT: Twice a week
PRICE: Under $25
PREFERRED BRAND: Veggetti Pro Table-Top Spiral Vegetable Cutter
USES: Zucchini noodles, broccoli noodles
HANDHELD ELECTRIC MIXER OR STAND MIXER
HOW OFTEN I USE IT: Twice a week
PRICE: $150-$500 (for stand mixer); $60-$130 (for hand mixer)
USES: Whipping egg whites and making batters, dips, and cheesecakes
ICE CREAM MAKER
HOW OFTEN I USE IT: Weekly
PRICE: $45-$100
USES: Homemade ice cream
TOASTER OVEN, PREFERABLY LARGE OR EXTRA - LARGE CAPACITY
HOW OFTEN I USE IT: Weekly
PRICE: $100-$299. If possible, get a quality one that goes up to 400°F.
USES: Minute English Muffin, Cinnamon Roll Minute Muffin, Taco Shells or Bowls, most of the single-serving meals, and reheating just about every recipe
I love to use my toaster oven for reheating leftovers! It saves energy and doesn't heat up the whole kitchen during the summer. But I don't just use it for reheating. I cook in mine! Its's amazing what you can cook in a large or extra-large capacity oven. It is awesome for someone making single servings. For the greatest flexibility, I recommend purchasing a large or extra-large capacity toaster oven.
CAST - IRON PIZZA PAN OR PIZZA STONE
HOW OFTEN I USE IT: Weekly
PRICE: $20-$50
USES: Upside-Down Pizza
Homemade pizza turns out exceptionally well when you use a cast-iron pizza pan or pizza stone. Not only does a preheated pan/stone help to sear the crust and give a nice crispy edge, it also helps to hold the heat at a steady temperature during the fluctuations in temperature that trend to occur in most ovens.
IMMERSION BLENDER
HOW OFTEN I USE IT: Once every 2 weeks
PRICE: Under $30
USES: Homemade mayo, shakes, pureed soups
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