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If your life’s resolution is to cook more at home in the new year, this could be a great time to refresh your kitchen cooking tools.
Here’s a list of great gadgets that could enhance your home cooking experience — and make the cooking experience easier, better, and more satisfying.
The right tools can help streamline food preparationshorten the chopping time and even speed up the overall cooking time.
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Here are four to consider.
4 smart kitchen items
OXO Good Grips jar opener with base
Opening a tightly sealed jar can be frustrating, whether you’re trying to access it a little Dijon mustard or fig spread.
Instead, open jars in no time with a cheap find from OXO.
If you spend too much time trying to open a well-sealed jar, consider a smart kitchen gadget that will make cooking simpler and easier. (iStock)
The opener allows for a firm grip on the jar lid, while the included pad holds the jar in place, so it opens almost effortlessly.
Kelsey Zamoyski, a certified occupational therapist in Miami, Florida, said that individuals with conditions such as arthritis can benefit from using a jar opener, according to the Global Healthy Living Foundation. So if you or a loved one has arthritis, this helpful device can make independent living easier.
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Another advantage of the item is that it is portable if you travelgo camping or stay in a holiday apartment.
Certain kitchen tools can enhance the home cook’s experience — and make the cooking experience easier, better, and more satisfying. (iStock)
The jar opener is only $15 on Amazon.
Zyliss Easy Pull Food Processor
Instead of using a large food processor to chop vegetables or other dry ingredients for your recipe, this mini food processor is a quick alternative to turn to if you prefer a non-electronic device.
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Chop the herbs for the frittata, chop the vegetables for yours winter soup or crush walnuts for a banana bread recipe.
This cool product saves counter space and is safe to put in the top rack of your dishwasher. It can play a role in facilitating food preparation.
The Zyliss Easy Pull Food Processor saves counter space and is safe to place in the top rack of the dishwasher. It can play a role in facilitating food preparation. (Amazon)
“With healthy eating and cooking, one of the biggest challenges my clients complain about is time constraints,” said Lisa Moskovitz, author, registered dietitian and CEO of NY Nutrition Group in New York.
“Any gadget that can help you save time when it comes to cooking and preparing is a win in my book.”
“Any gadget that can help you save time when it comes to cooking and preparing is a win in my book.”
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A mini food processor costs $43 on Amazon.
The Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug
Hot coffeepiped tea and steaming hot chocolate are drinks that can quickly become disappointing if cooled.
The handy smart mug keeps your hot drinks just the way you want them because you set the temperature using a simple app.
A smart mug and warmer can be a game-changer for the person who loves their morning coffee — but can never seem to keep it hot. (Amazon)
Just one charge keeps your drinks at the desired hot temperature for up to 80 minutes.
Another perk: there’s a coaster that lasts longer than the refill to keep your drink warm.
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If your drink is at a temperature you enjoy, you’re likely to drink it, which can keep you hydrated.
“It’s imperative to stay hydrated in both winter and summer,” Moskovitz told Fox News Digital. “Your body needs certain amount of liquid.”
The coaster lasts longer than the refill to keep the drink warm.
The item costs $140 on Amazon.
OXO stainless steel salad spinner with good grip
If you’re looking to reduce your grocery budget by skipping bagged produce and salads, then buying a stainless steel salad spinner is a smart way to save some money this year.
Grab varieties of greens like romaine, spinach, cabbage and endive to garden with ease – then build salads and healthy dishes.
The base of the salad spinner has a non-slip design that makes it sturdy while in use. (Amazon)
The result is clean and crunchy greens. The transparent lid of the device locks securely and has a pump so you can easily turn your vegetables.
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In addition, the stand has an anti-slip design that makes it sturdy during use.
Another reason to get this centrifuge: the strainer is included.
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The practical and versatile device is compact and easy to store.
There are also health benefits to use a salad spinner.
“Washing vegetables and fresh produce before consumption can prevent foodborne illness.” (iStock)
“Washing vegetables and fresh produce before consumption can prevent foodborne illness,” Moskovitz said.
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The item costs $60 on Amazon.
