Kitchen Gadgets for Cooking

How Vacuum Preserves Your Food
Vacuum sealing preserves food by blocking the growth of mold, fungus and bacteria that are responsible for ruining the food taste, appearance and texture.
Storage And Organization
Why have big lumps of uneven frozen blocks or half-full food containers that take up a lot of freezer space, when you can neatly stack airtight bags on top of each other?
Ideal for Dieting Or Baby Food
Prepare your meals, seal them and freeze them. Ideal for baby food preparation too, especially for working parents with limited time.
Easy To Clean
Lightweight and compact, this vacuum sealing system can be placed on any counter top. Its stain resistant housing will not absorb accidental spills, and it is easy to wipe it clean.
Suitable For Lots Of Other Uses Too!
Use it to reseal wine, oil and vinegar too. Once the seal is broken, shelf life of most liquids dramatically drops. Using the wine stopper cork included in our starter kit, you can reseal half-full bottles of wine, which if remain unsealed, would probably lose their spirit and end up in the trash can.
What’s in the Box: Vacuum Sealer Wine Stopper Cork Air Suction Hose (5) Medium Vacuum Bags 7.8’’ x 11.8’’(1) Extra Long Vacuum Bag Roll 7.8’’ x 79.0’’
Technical Specs:
High-Power Suction Element: 110 Watt Vacuum/Suction Strength: 12L/minSealable Bags: Environment Friendly PolyamideWithstands Food Temperature of 212 ℉ Max Construction Material: Engineered ABS Power Cord Length: 3.3’ ft Power: 120V Dimensions (L x W x H): 14.1’’ x 6.0’’ x 3.0’’ Sold as: 1 Weight: 2.93lbs
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Product Features

• THE IDEAL MONEY AND TIME SAVING SOLUTION: Cooking and meal preparation will become easier, more economical and faster, as you will be able to equip and organize your freezer, with fresh food ready to be defrosted and served or fresh ingredients instead of freezer burned food filled with ice crystals which will probably end up in the trash can.
• EASY TO OPERATE: Fully automatic simple electric plug in design with the control center placed on the top panel and soft touch digital buttons along with led indicator lights. A smart device at your family’s service!
• TWO SEALING MODES: Useful and practical, the NutriChef vacuum sealing system is cleverly designed owning two selectable modes to provide your food with the best possible preservation based on the type of food you want to seal. You can choose the dry indication for solid food items and the moist indication for poached, simmered or steamed food.
• LAB TESTED QUALITY: Vacuum sealers preserve food up to 5 times longer than zipper baggies or containers, basically depending on the type of food. The NutriChef Vacuum Sealer however, was subjected to specific laboratory testing to effectively increase food shelf life.
• A FULL STARTER KIT: Apart from the vacuum sealer and the air suction hose, the NutriChef vacuum sealer package also includes a wine stopper cork, 5 medium vacuum bags (7.8″ x 11.8″) and one extra long vacuum bag roll (7.8″ x 79.0″), both kinds being reusable and waterproof. A complete bundle for your new cooking era.

On my Instagram feed, I have been sharing images of some of the canapes that I had designed for a recent luxury event — the launch event for the Singapore instalment of the Hermès Carré Club. I didn’t have a good picture of one of them, my modernist version of the Teochew oyster omelet, but I did have good pix of my Hae Mee Uni Jelly and my Oxtail Taiyaki. Another canape that I designed, and based on how quickly we had to replenish the trays during the event, proved to be very popular, was this spicy, savoury play on Nyonya kueh.

For the event, I (and the other chefs) had been asked to present local flavours and dishes in fun, unconventional ways. One of the immediate things I came up with was the idea of presenting savoury snacks in shapes and styles that you would normally associate with sweet things. Hence the idea of a gold-dusted jelly (that actually in the dim lighting some people thought were chocolate truffles); a taiyaki, which is usually stuffed with a sweet filling; and a Nyonya dessert.

When I got around to properly testing recipes, this idea of a spicy savoury Nyonya kueh was the second dish I tried out. The first, sadly, was a complete disaster. I attempted to create a rainbow-coloured kueh lapis with each layer made from a different vegetable juice. While everything looked okay as I was assembling it (and boy was that time-consuming), when I unmolded the dish, things went south. Not immediately though. For a good four or five seconds, the jelly sort of held firm. But then it collapsed in an oozy mess. When I was describing the result to a friend later that week, I remember lamenting and angrily calling it “unicorn diarrhoea” (sorry, that was probably a little too graphic).

Fortunately, however, the kueh salat worked very well. I tested it on the superwife and a few friends and people really liked it. One said it tasted like nasi lemak, because of the coconut milk infused rice and the steamed seafood mousse, which reminded her of otah. It was good enough, I thought, to add to the canape list, and indeed, as told to me by the wait staff, it proved quite popular.

I’ve also found that this is a nice dish because you can make it a number of hours ahead of time, keep it at room temperature and eat it as is, or heat it up a little under a heat lamp or salamander.

The recipe is below. Please feel free to tweak this to your own tastes. Happy cooking.

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When it comes to donuts, they are usually better when they are fresher. I know a great shop that makes them fresh 24 hours a day and is only a short drive away, and I will head over to pick up a few if I’m having a craving. I was a bit skeptical when I noticed Trader Joe’s Donut Bites in the freezer section on a recent trip to TJ’s, but the brightly colored packaging – and the fact that I can almost always make room for a donut – reeled me in to give them a try.

The Donut Bites are small round donuts that are filled with a fruity raspberry filling. The yeasted donuts come frozen and need to be heated in the oven for a few minutes before serving.  They are a bit bigger than your average donut hole, yet smaller than a traditional donut, so I feel like they fall into their own category when it comes to donut-sizing. The donuts heated up evenly (the packaging recommended turning them halfway through the bake, but I found that did not make much of a difference) and were ready in less than 15 minutes. The exterior was crisp, while the filling was soft and warm.

The filling itself is not a jam, but a mixture of raspberries and apples, with carrot and black currant juice added for color. Sugar is also present in the filling, of course, but it is not overly sweet. It is thicker than a jam and has no seeds, so it is very smooth. It is not only very tasty, but it really holds up well inside of the donut without creating too much moisture to soak into the pastry. I would eat more fruit-filled donuts if the fillings tasted like this one!

In the end, donuts baked up well and offered a nice balance of pastry and filling. I liked the fruitiness of the filling quite a bit, especially compared to the overly sweet fruit fillings you find on commercial donuts. The only downside to these is that they weren’t as fluffy as freshly fried donuts. The pastry felt a bit more like fried brioche – which is not a bad thing, mind you – than a cloud-like yeast donut. I almost like them better as a dessert – where they could be paired with whipped cream, ice cream and fresh berries – than with coffee as a breakfast snack. Considering these were frozen, I was very impressed with how they turned out and would eat them again.

The donuts pictured on the box appear to have been rolled in sugar before serving. While it doesn’t mention this step anywhere on the packaging, I found that the donuts were not very sweet on their own and really benefited from a quick roll in sugar when they were hot. They would also be good with a drizzle of glaze or cream cheese icing, to add a bit of extra sweetness.

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If you’re tired of going crazy watching and stirring and you are ready for a hands-free solution – you’ll go crazy for the Gourmia Stirrific!

If you have better things to do with your time and culinary skills then constantly steering your food, get ready to put the Stirrific, Hands-Free Auto Stirrer to work for you! Designed to easily mount on pots and saucepans, the Stirrific will automatically stirr anything from delicate sauces to thick cereals – and even stews, so there’s no worries about burning. More than convenience, the Stirrific is also smart. Its custom engineered, dishwasher-safe “StirPeller” blades are inspired by the propeller designs of naval ships and submarines and deliver maximum power and efficiency from the units ultra-quiet motor. The result? Velvety smooth sauces, remarkable risottos, super soups and stews – without burning through hours of your valuable time. Plus, the StirPeller’s nylon composite construction gives the perfect amount flexibility to ensure optimal contact with virtually the entire cooking interior.

Product Features

• Automatically handles the stirring so you’re free to concentrate on the cooking
• Handles anything from delicate risottos to thick heart gravies, stews, sauces, even hot cereals
• Powerful and Rechargeable motor engineered for ultra-quiet operation
• Easy clean nylon composite paddles eliminate edge residue from pots
• Designed with you in mind, custom designed for easy use and easy cleaning and storage

When you hear the name “chess pie,” you might think that it has something to do with a classic chess board. A chess pie is a classic – but it doesn’t have anything to do with the board game. Chess pie is a Southern custard pie made with sugar, eggs, milk and cornmeal. The cornmeal is a relatively unique addition to the pie and helps to create a slightly crispy top over a sweet, tender custard.

Chess pies can be made in a wide variety of flavors and this Pumpkin Spice Chess Pie is a great choice for fall baking. It is a twist on the basic recipe, but with a generous amount of pumpkin spice added. To bring in the spice element, I used a blend of the spices that normally make up a pumpkin pie spice mix: cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. I added all of these spices individually, but you can substitute 2 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice for all of the other spices if you happen to have some on hand. Make sure that your spices are fresh for best results, as your pie won’t have as much flavor if that pumpkin pie spice has been sitting in the back of your pantry for the past few Halloweens!

I recommend using a homemade pastry crust for this recipe because store-bought crusts tend to be a little on the smaller side and you might not be able to fit all the filling into the crust. That said, I do like the flavor of a shortbread or graham cracker crust with this filling, so using a pre-made crust is not necessarily a bad idea. When filling your pie crust, fill it almost to the top of the pan and reserve whatever doesn’t fit. It’s not worth overflowing the pie shell (any pie shell) to try to squeeze in a bit of extra filling because it can throw off the bake on the whole pie. While you probably won’t have any extra with a slightly deeper pie pan, any leftover filling can be baked in individual ramekins until just set.

This pie should be chilled before serving to help it set up completely and make it easier to slice. It has a dense custard filling with a nice vanilla and buttermilk flavor. There is a visible layer of spice on the top of the pie, along with a crisp sugar and cornmeal topping over the whole thing. It tastes almost like a fall coffee cake – but feels much more indulgent. Serve it as-is or top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Pumpkin Spice Chess Pie
dough for 9-inch pie crust or baked crumb crust
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 tbsp yellow cornmeal
1/2 tsp salt
5 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled

Preheat oven to 350F.
Roll out pie dough on a lightly floured surface and fit crust to a 9-inch pie plate. Chill rolled crust in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, cornmeal, salt and eggs until well combined. Whisk in the buttermilk, spices and vanilla, followed by the cooled, melted butter until batter is smooth.
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until pie is set.
Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate until cold before slicing.

Serves 8-10.

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This is a brilliant multifunction kitchen gadget tool perfectly for many kitchen task, you will be surprised and love it!

Convenient and ideal for air-drying any washed tableware, cookware, bakeware, stoneware, flatware, kitchenware and fragile glassware.

Sturdy over the sink drying rack for holding heavy pots, fry pans, China, ceramic, porcelain.

Simple over-the-sink cooking prep works platform that can hold a cutting board for cutting, filling liquid containers (coffee cup, babies milk, etc.) or powders, pancake or cake mix, etc. makes mess right into the sink.

It can also hold wet vegetable and fruits temporary like a salad colander or vegetable washing bowl.

More tasks such as putting frozen items on there to thaw, hanging wash cloths and sponges to dry much faster on it, holding bread, cake to dry like a cooling rack much quicker.

Product Features

• [ALERT: Only the listing that is marked as “Sold by Surpahs and fulfilled by Amazon” is Authentic Surpahs® product] Excellent space-saver multi-purpose heavy-duty over the sink dish drainer, not only does it provide remarkably simple efficient solutions to air-dry washed bowls, pot, fry pans, tableware, cookware, cutlery and kitchen utensil gadgets, but also can be used as vegetable colander and prep works platform over the sink
• High-end quality, ENTIRELY FDA food safe grade silicone-coated steel with integrated design, resistant to rust, non-slip, durable. More glassware friendly and sturdy than those non silicone-coated easy loosen rubber cap stainless steel racks. Oil-resistant, very easy to clean. Welcome to compare
• Heat resistant up to 400°F (204°C), BPA-Free, Can be used as heat resistant trivet mat on countertop. Dishwasher Safe
• Warm Gray color, perfectly matches most popular trendy kitchen painting color themes. Foldable rolls up for easy storage. Size: 20-1/2″L x 13-1/8″W x 1/4″H (52 cm x 33.3 cm x 0.6 cm)
• Full LIFETIME WARRANTY from the Authentic Surpahs product. 100% satisfaction guarantee. 100% worry-free guarantee.

For ice crushing, blending, food processing and complete juicing. Total Crushing technology crushes ice and frozen fruit in seconds for creamy frozen drinks and smoothies. Use pitcher to create drinks, dips, sauces and more. Processor bowl evenly chop vegetables or make up to 2lbs of dough. BPA free. Dishwasher safe. 1500 Watts. Equipped with XL 72 oz Total Crushing blender, 8 cup food processor bowl and two 16 Nutri Ninja cups.

Product Features

• 72 oz. Total Crushing Pitcher pulverizes ice to snow in seconds for creamy frozen drinks and smoothies.
• 8-Cup Food Processor Bowl provides perfect, even chopping and makes up to 2 lbs. of dough in 30 seconds.
• Two 16 oz. Nutri Ninja cups with To-Go lids are perfect for creating personalized, nutrient-rich drinks to take on the go.
• Dishwasher-safe and BPA-free parts..Includes one 1500-watt base, a Food Processor Bowl, 72 oz. Total Crushing Pitcher, two 16 oz. Nutri Ninja Cups with To-Go Lids, and a 30-recipe inspiration guide.
• For best results, try the Nutri Ninja cup or XL Pitcher for frozen drinks