{"id":3757,"date":"2015-03-16T08:00:49","date_gmt":"2015-03-16T14:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=3757"},"modified":"2015-03-16T08:00:49","modified_gmt":"2015-03-16T14:00:49","slug":"7-must-have-kitchen-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/7-must-have-kitchen-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Must-have Kitchen Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"

How well-stocked is your kitchen? You probably have the basics, like cutting boards and colanders\u2014perhaps even a salad spinner or panini press. But there’s a whole world of innovative cooking contraptions just waiting to be discovered. Read on to learn about seven of our favorites!\"Cooking<\/p>\n

Spiral vegetable slicer.<\/strong> Instantly transform nutritious veggies, like zucchini, carrots and sweet potatoes, into delicious pasta-like ribbons (we’re talking thin strands, spirals and even accordion cuts!<\/em>) with the 4-blade Paderno Spiralizer<\/a> from Williams Sonoma. This go-to gadget is perfect for salads, stir fries and\u2014of course\u2014your favorite noodle dishes!<\/p>\n

Spice carousel.<\/strong> Keep your star seasonings organized and within easy reach with the Select-a-Spice Auto Measure Carousel<\/a>. This revolutionary dispenser boasts 12 removable spice containers and features a patented auto-measure dial for precise distribution every time (so long measuring spoons!<\/em>). Display it proudly on your counter or conceal it beneath your cabinets.<\/p>\n

Soft serve ice cream maker.<\/strong> What’s better than homemade ice cream? Homemade soft serve ice cream, yogurt, sherbet and sorbet with a variety of mouthwatering mix-ins (think sprinkles, chocolate chips and candy pieces). The Mix it In\u2122 Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker<\/a> by Cuisinart produces professional-quality frozen desserts and includes three built-in topping dispensers. It’s like having an ice cream parlor in your kitchen!<\/p>\n

Portable pizza maker.<\/strong> Forget delivery. This convenient, compact, countertop pizza oven<\/a> is equipped to handle any 12″ pizza, be it fresh, frozen, thin crust or deep dish! Buon appetito!<\/em><\/p>\n

Clip-on pot strainer.<\/strong> There\u2019s no need to transfer your tortellini from the pot to the strainer and back again, thanks to the clever Clip and Drain<\/a>! A smart alternative to bulky, cumbersome colanders, this streamlined solution easily attaches to pots and pans of all sizes and remains firmly in place while you drain.<\/p>\n

Specialty scissors.<\/strong> You probably already own a good pair of kitchen shears. But when it comes to food prep, not all scissors are created equal. Nowadays, you can find specialty scissors for everything from chopping up herbs<\/a> to slicing pizza<\/a> and peeling and deveining shrimp<\/a>. If you plan to cook well and often, you may want to pick up a few pairs!<\/p>\n

Engraved rolling pin.<\/strong> Put your stamp on your culinary creations with a whimsical engraved rolling pin! Here<\/a> you can find hundreds of delightful designs to choose from (think birds, elephants and flowers)\u2014or choose to personalize the pin with your name or a meaningful message.<\/p>\n

Keep following our blog for more homeowner resources<\/a>, and be sure to check out our recipe<\/a> recommendations!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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