Best mandolines & slicers according to redditors
We found 764 Reddit comments discussing the best mandolines & slicers. We ranked the 156 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 764 Reddit comments discussing the best mandolines & slicers. We ranked the 156 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Banana slicer. https://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-3571-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII/
Amazon reviews oftentimes aren't actually helpful, and people may just use "helpful" as an upvote button (i.e. when they find it funny).
I mean, the top review for this banana slicer currently shows that 58,215 people found it helpful. Yes, nearly sixty-thousand for a banana slicer.
An avocado tool
Maybe I'm missing something but what is the difference between that and the $25 spiralizer version? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GRIR87M
I've had the cheap one for a while and it works great.
You're not seriously advocating that the OP go without a banana slicer, are you?
No, but this thing sure can!
30 USD on Amazon. Plenty of different models to pick from.
How am I supposed to use my Hutzler 571 banana slicer with this?
I have the Swissmar Borner V-1001 V-Slicer Plus Mandoline 5 Piece Set. I purchased it in May 2013 for $31.95. Now its going for $49.99. I'd pay $50 for it, but I'm also not convinced that for $50 its the best value. I will say that its still sharp (and I'm a horrible person who runs it through the dishwasher gasp). I use it at least 1x per week, if not 3-5x per week on average. Note: IT. IS. SHARP. Use the guide and/or cutting gloves. I have nicked myself more than once (read: more often than I'd like to admit, I guess I'm just a slow learner).
If I were to purchase another, I think I'd look for one that stores better. All of the pieces hook together and it has like a holder, but it doesn't necessarily stay together very well, nor does it lay down very well. If I were to get another I'd look for one that stores a bit nicer. Some have like a catch compartment as well that's pretty nice.
You can change your life for $30. This Spiralizer is one of the best diet purchases I've ever made.
I've tried eating small amounts of pasta, I've tried shirataki noodles, but nothing beats buying zucchini and making pasta out of it for dirt cheap.
A PLATE of zucchini noodles (200g) was 33 calories, add a little marinara/Alfredo and your meat of choice, paired with some mixed veggies, and you'll have a HUGE meal for something like ~425 calories.
Congrats! You can now expect one of these in the mail! http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII
Have you read the reviews?
Paderno is the one I bought a few weeks ago. I did a bunch of research and watched YouTube videos of all the top rated ones. This was the one I picked and it's already paid for itself in massive deliciousness. Oh the creamy cheesy sauces and homemade pesto!!! I'm looking forward to trying some Greek salads with the flat slicer on some cucumbers next. :) So much versatility and lots of online recipe ideas for those not inclined to making up their own. Highly recommend!
EDIT: I came back now that I'm not on my phone to add a link to the one I bought. I've been extremely happy with it. Dishwasher safe, easy to clean.
Like many of the others in this thread, I, too, loathe single use kitchen gadgets but despite the impression that this one only does one thing, it's extremely versatile. I'm about to post a bunch of links to recipes I found under someone else's comment asking for recipe ideas so search this thread for some more ideas. It does a lot more than "just" zucchini noodles! But, really, at this point now that I've tried it, even if that was all that it could do, I'd still be extremely happy with my purchase. :)
Seriously! You must try this-
http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371068095&sr=8-1&keywords=spiral+slicer
It works great with sweet potato, zuchini, and turnup (at least those are what I've tried so far!)
Also makes carrot and cucumber look badass for a salad ;)
I dunno if they're real reviews though. I don't know where all the people come from, but there's some sort of Amazon Funny Reviews Brigade that posts a lot of comments on a lot of obscure and absurd items (for example the banana slicer, "For Her" pens, and Tuscan Whole Milk)
http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII
Make sure you read the reviews.
Relevant: http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/product-reviews/B0047E0EII/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
I bought a Vegetti Spiral Vegetable Slicer (it's like 1/3 the cost of a spiralizer, and takes up 1/8th the space). I use this wonderful device almost every day. It really helps fulfill that pasta craving, and you can experiment with fun sauces to put on the noodles. You can make a quick lunch by sautéing some meat and veggies, toss the noodles in and you're done.
My advice (especially for soupy recipes like the chicken noodle soup), is to put the noodles in just before you serve. They will stay firm that way. Otherwise the noodles will continually cook down and get more mushy.
Also, make sure you cut the noodles to a manageable size. Otherwise it will just make one giant, 10' long noodle... which is weird and annoying.
I fucking love amazon reviews. Seriously the most random stuff has the best reviews. Check out the banana slicer or a unicorn mask's customer photos.
ETA: links
Banana slicer: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/cr/B0047E0EII/s=sd/ref=mw_dp_cr?qid=1397533674&sr=8-1
Unicorn mask: well damn I can't find it but there was an epic slide show of people who attended a wedding wearing one and had so many professional photos of them doing weird shit in a tux/dress and unicorn mask.
Congrats!
Also let me recommend this 😂 it is fantastic! OXO Good Grips 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0088LR592/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ObDqDbVAGC37B
Mandolin for the win.
www.amazon.com/Swissmar-Borner-V-1001-V-Slicer-Mandoline/dp/B0000632QE/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1374418219&sr=1-2
Urgh. I want to slap the author of the article for not even putting links to where to procure all these things.
Anyway, here they are for those who are insterested.
How about this thing
https://smile.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GPR4D777NF91JHTH6HFG
Banana slicer
https://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII
Best white elephant gift ever.
Read the reviews.
Buy one of these, make some zucchini pasta, and add your favorite pasta sauce. I'm a fan of this sauce, but you can do anything from pesto to pad thai.
These are the best Amazon reviews:
https://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII
Honestly, I think you guys should get her one of these: Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047E0EII/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_NqiPDbTDTHA3M
The reviews are hysterical. :-)
I'll throw my vote in for a sharpening stone. If he doesn't already have a nice sharpening set, maybe consider getting him something like a nice diamond sharpening stone; I've seen them for $50 or less.
Tools are always nice. Here are some suggestions to think about:
~ microplane grater
~ Japanese mandolines can be fun to have around.
~ Fish spatulas can be a handy tool.
~ Does he have a good quality peeler? Everyone has a "normal" peeler, but I like to have a good quality horizontal peeler, like one of these, to use sometimes.
~ Does he do a lot of baking? If so, maybe some silicone baking mats for his baking sheets, or maybe some parchment paper.
~ Does he like to use fresh citrus juice very much? Does he have a citrus reamer?
~ Does he like to use fresh garlic? Maybe a garlic press?
~ Silicone spatulas?
~ Does he have a pepper grinder for fresh ground pepper?
~ Does he have a set of mise en place bowls or something to use to keep his stuff organized when he's working?
~ Does he have a scale? You can find plenty of options for home-use digital scales that can weigh up to 11 or 12 pounds, and use either pounds, or grams (if he's doing anything metric.)
~ Something like a good quality cast iron pan can be a lifetime investment, because if they're well cared for, he'll be able to pass it on to his grandkids someday.
~ A dutch oven will always be useful to serious home cooks. The enameled cast iron type are very popular, but they come in many different sizes and shapes, so keep that in mind when picking one out.
~ Knives are always nice. Paring knife, utility knife, serrated slicer, etc.
Those are just a few suggestions that popped into mind. Good luck, I hope you find something nice for him.
Spiral vegetable slicer. This thing is freaking awesome. I love noodles and pasta, and we use these "noodles" in paleo pad thai and pasta dishes. For the pasta, i just heat olive oil, throw in garlic and red pepper flakes to infuse it, toss in the noodles and cook through quickly...server meat and veggies and sauce over it or eat as is, the bomb! We also use it to shred all the cabbage, and will probaby use it to make sweet potato fries soon...stay tuned.
Check out getting a vegetable noodle peeler! I just bought this one and made zucchini noodles with it a few days ago. They are pretty tasteless, but have a good texture and soak up other flavors well. You can use just about any root veggie out there. Going to try and make a beef stew with carrot, rutabaga, and turnip noodles in the crock pot this weekend!
Here is the one that i bought. Super simple and cleans easily.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=oh_details_o07_s02_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Edit: oh and to cook them just microwave it for a few minutes or boil it. I'm sure you could make some awesome potato or whatever you like fries with this too!
meh. if anyone on this thread needs instant pick me up please try the following Amazon Banana Slicer
A spiralizer is better for making noodles. They're a fraction of the cost and it's more versatile.
https://www.amazon.ca/Spiralizer%C3%82%C2%AE-Tri-Blade-Vegetable-Strongest-Heaviest-Gluten-Free/dp/B00GRIR87M
I have a Vegetti that's about 3 months old. I've only used it 5 times with zucchini but it's turned out great. I'm looking forward to using it more often.
http://www.amazon.com/Veggetti-Spiral-Vegetable-Slicer-Veggie/dp/B00IIVRB3W
My favorite dish is sautee 1 spiralized zucchini in a little oil, then add one of the Laughing Cow wedges in the pan and smush it in until it melds together with the zucchini pasta. It tastes awesome.
That device is called a spiralizer and it makes long, curly, almost pasta-like strands out of vegetables. Here is an example.
Several products using the same name, many with a similar hand crank design. This one seems like a possible match:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GRIR87M/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1458171166&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=spiralizer&dpPl=1&dpID=41UwlTmlUFL&ref=plSrch
I use [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GRIR87M/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and am quite happy so far.
If they like Pasta so much, try making some Zucchini noodles. They taste great with most of the sauces that go on normal pasta. I personally love making keto Alfredo sauce for mine. And for $11, The Veggetti is an awesome little tool for making them.
They cook up in a few minutes in some butter and taste fantastic. So you can make it for yourself and still share in the "pasta" with the rest of the house. Plus, if they're vegetarians too, maybe you'll turn them on to something new.
Cheerios crusted chicken parm!
Turned out to be quite good with zucchini pasta and tomato sauce.
I got a Veggetti to make the pasta and it worked really well.
Like a lot of other folks, I have a benriner and I'm happy with it. It is extremely sharp so watch your fingertips.
I love my spiralizer. I also really like having my own Popsicle molds so I can make healthy/low cal frozen treats. I also drink black coffee and I've found that a french press and a hand-turn burr grinder (all the decent electric ones are hundreds of dollars and I'm too busy buying Halo Top to drop that kind of dough to save myself less than a minute each morning) make the best black coffee, plus they don't take up room on the counter top. You do have to grind your own beans with a french press and you have to use a burr grinder to get a course, consistent grind, which one of those electric things with a spinning blade can't provide.
Having a mandolin can be nice for thinly and evenly slicing veggies for baked chips and the like (mine is Oxo) but I would recommend buying one of those cut resistant glove things to use with it as the hand held thing that comes with the mandolin to slide food across is annoying as all hell, but I think that's a universal when it comes to mandolins.
I also love my food scale (again, Oxo). I have the one that weighs heavier weights at home and the little baby 5 lb limit one at work which is great because then I can measure out a serving of crackers, dip, whatever out of a larger container at work and I don't have to pre-measure everything at home and use a bunch of containers and then have to haul it all to and from work.
Banana slicer is the way to go
I'm the same way. A mandolin with julienne blade is perfect for zucchini noodles. With the flat blade, a mandolin works well for zucchini lasagna-style noodles. I purchased this one in 2011, and it's still sharp as can be. I use it for many things, and it takes up minimal space.
 
The spiralizer looks super cool, but I'll stick with my multipurpose tools.
I have this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Swissmar-Borner-V-1001-V-Slicer-Mandoline/dp/B0000632QE/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1395625293&sr=1-1&keywords=mandoline+slicer
Love it.
If I were to build my kitchen from scratch, it would be pretty much what I have today w/out having to go through all the old, cheap stuff that I wound up buying getting rid of because it was low quality and wore out or broke or didn't work as well as it should have. So as follows:
All Clad Stainless:
Cast iron:
Enameled dutch oven (Staub):
Various Appliances:
Knives:
Other misc stuff:
Bakeware:
Fun things to have if you think you'll use them:
These are the things that I have right now that I'd get from the start if I were starting over from scratch. I have other stuff, but it's been gathered over time and I'm sure I've left out a few things, since I'm kind of working off the top of my head. Oh yeah, like a good set of storage stuff (Rubbermaid or similar) and a garlic press ... and ... and ... :)
MFP has me at 1200 for now, but because of my running, I usually eat more like 1400-1500. However, I've noticed that there are lots of recipes on www.cookinglight.com and www.eatingwell.com that I can make for about 350 calories for a pretty satisfying serving. I eat breakfast around 7AM, lunch around noonish and find that I generally need a snack (usually greek yogurt, I second Jackal904's love of the stuff) before dinner.
For specific recipes, one of my favorite tricks is to do a "pasta" recipe and sub zucchini "noodles", which cuts the calories down like crazy. Then I can eat a really big portion for my alloted number of calories. I have this thing which I use a lot and really love. Makes zucchini noodles in 30 seconds, whee! Another favorite snack: deviled eggs. Use a tiny bit of low-fat mayo just to get the yolk mixture creamy enough, and use mostly mustard instead, and you've got a snack that's about 90-100 calories for the full egg. A lot of times, one egg will get me through to dinner!
I like to cook, and have decent amounts of time to do it, so I always look for recipes that are around 350 calories for a serving that isn't pathetic (like a half cup of something - like I could possibly feel full on that) and has lots of protein and/or fiber, which is going to make me feel a lot fuller.
Oh, and I recently stumbled across this collection of soup recipes and some of those look like good candidates for dinners, etc. You can view all to circumvent the annoying slideshow format.
I've actually found myself pleasantly surprised at how many things I can still cook and eat (and enjoy) without having to break my calorie allotment.
I've been coveting a vegetable spiralizer so I can noodle-ize ALL the vegetables!
That's what the Hutzler 571 is for...
The watermelon slicer, lol. I already own to many single-food tools as it is. I saw that listed and was like no, totally unnecessary for the 1 watermelon I talk myself into dragging up the stairs once every 2 years. Besides, I just had to box up a drawer full of things such as; pineapple corer, meat tenderizer, vegetable steamer, rolling p citrus squeezer, egg slicer, garlic press, and a pastry cutter because I use them once, realize a knife or a fork would have been just as easy and I never use the tool again. I do use an apple slicer a lot as well as onion chopper and potato masher (use it for mashing up avocados for guacamole, perfect consistency). When I bought the veggie steamer I had big plans to steam veggies every night! Times I've actually used it = 0.
The watermelon slicer reminds me of the reviews of the banana slicer that crack me up every time I read them. I'm convinced these were all product testers before the disclaimer became mandatory. The one about his banana curved the opposite direction of the slicer kills me.
https://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/product-reviews/B0047E0EII
But yes the beauty products are what drew me in. I'm turning 40 in less than 2 months and fighting the aging process every step of the way. Hyaluronic acid really does work, when used right. I'm obsessed with skin products but I try not overdo it on these sites.
Part of me is disappointed because I keep hearing how sellers will contact potential reviewers.......I've yet to receive a single solicitation from a seller. Why wouldn't they want me to review their products? I'm the right age, right spending habits, right amount of disposable income, right ethnicity, I'm their target audience. What am I doing wrong, I ask myself. But then I stop and think only my ego wants the attention. It would be nice to be asked but I really don't want to be contacted or pressured. I do things the way I see fit and that is good enough for me. One day would be nice to be offered mid to high end products but I'm not holding my breath.
For the boxes, cut them down and get them recycling ASAP. Clutter is stressful and getting rid of them is a nice physical way to reduce stress. Do a few at a time, take them to recycling and then you'll be motivated to do a few more.
Welcome to the future.The reviews on this look great!
It's great to know the little replacements you can make to kind of make-up for the missing carbs. These aren't so much romantic as they are practical:
The more you make full, satisfying meals without carbs, the more normal it will start to feel. It used to be Meat, Vegetable, Starch on our plates, and it felt weird to have a plate of Meat, Vegetable, Vegetable, or Meat, Meat, Vegetable or (my personal favorite) Meat, Cheese, Meat. But now, it's completely second nature!
Grapefruit segmenter
Grapefruit Segmenter Slicer
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CZXJJBU/ref=psdcmw_289783_t1_B0000VZ57C
this is the brand i see most of the “current” chefs using (serious eats, bon appétit, samin nosrat, etc.)
I'm Vietnamese too and have been doing keto/lazy keto for the past 2 years. Lots of Asian foods have loads of hidden sugars in it, so I typically find a recipe that I crave and make it at home. I google "low carb Asian bla bla recipe" and many of them use stevia sweetener or others as substitutes. The taste is a little different than regular sugar but eventually you'll get use to it.
Sadly I only use a slow cooker to cook chilis, but check out r/ketorecipes for some ideas.
Here's a list of my top go to's:
Cauliflower rice
I make sushi by mixing the "rice" with chive cream cheese. I also add some furikake if I'm feeling fancy. Just make sure to check the nutrition facts as many are high in carbs. I found one that was 1-2 carbs per tablespoon. Just use sparingly. I also make low carb spam musubi with this "rice" as well.
Zoodles
I spiralize the zucchini to the preferred thickness, and sauté in some vegetable oil on medium heat. Make sure it you don't cook it down too much as it will become mushy. Typical I take it off right when it starts wilting. Lots of water will be released too and I usually take a colander to drain afterwards. I also put cold water over it to stop the cooking process. You can easily add it to your mom's pho or any Asian noodle dish. Remember to not overcook the zoodles--especially when you put boiling pho broth as it will make it even more mushy :)
Shiritaki noodles
if you dunk it in water to rinse the smell out and nuke it in the microwave, then it's a good ramen noodle substitute.
IMHO the tofu shiritaki brand is very chewy and I've tried it MANY times with different cooking techniques --but it still tastes weird to me. Definitely try it out if you want as some folks had success stories.
PM me if you have other questions! I'm not the best chef but I get by with my cravings :) I typed this on my phone and can add more items when I'm back on my computer
I love zucchini noodles.
If anyone wants to try vegetable noodles (generally served raw with sauce), you can pick up a decent handheld spiralizer for $10-15 USD on Amazon. I have this one which is on sale for $14 right now and I get some good use out of it.
They are a godsend! You need a spiralizer. Make a zucchini into noodles. (A large zucchini is only 55 cal). Depending on if you want your noodle al dente or soft, you can decide to heat them or not. I heat mine up in a pan with a tiny bit of oil, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, mushroom, spinach, and maybe sometimes cherry tomatoes or just a little bit of alfredo sauce. It's very delicious! Zoodles are super filling for me too at least
Don't waste $100 on a knife at this point. After you've been cooking for awhile, and if you really really really want to become a knife geek, then you'll have a better idea of what you want in a knife.
My only knife for about 30 years has been the Dexter chinese cleaver - a misnomer if there ever was one. It's not really a cleaver, it's known as a "vegetable knife" in China.
You can get it on Amazon for about $36
http://www.amazon.com/Dexter-Russell-Dexter-Russell-Chinese-Cleaver/dp/B0015DG3FM/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1369673283&sr=1-1&keywords=dexter+russell+chinese+cleaver
Or you can save even more and get a cheap Chinese knife from the WokShop - some people swear these are great knives despite being under $10. My worry buying something like this sight unseen is you can't tell if it's a nice thin blade appropriate for use as a general purpose knife or a heavy thick blade that's not much good for anything. But I've heard people say they like them, so maybe it'd be worth trying. They are carbon steel so do not ever leave them wet. No matter what you do they will stain, so if that bothers you, stick with the Dexter Russell - it's high carbon stainless.
http://www.wokshop.com/HTML/products/cleavers/carbon-steel-cleaver.html
I know, it doesn't match our western idea of what a knife should be, but it is the easiest and safest to use knife I've ever used. Google Martin Yan on youtube and watch how he uses it for everything from boning chicken to peeling garlic.
If you are more comfortable with European type knives, try a Victorinox/Forschner. They're fairly cheap but pretty good knives. For example:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dgarden&field-keywords=victorinox+forschner+knife
I use this sharpener:
http://www.amazon.com/Kyocera-Steel-Knife-Sharpener-Red/dp/B001P81EVU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1369669489&sr=8-2&keywords=kyocera+knife+sharpener
Which for some reason has become godawful expensive on Amazon - no longer eligible for free shipping adds $7 to the price - you might do better finding it someplace else.
Knife geeks will shudder and scream at the above but unless you're interested in buying a $200 knife sharpening set and a multi-hundred $ knife, simple and easy to use is best. You can always step up your game later, if you want to. You could try crock sticks also - I had a set but I didn't really like using them. Knife geeks don't cry quite so hard when they see someone sharpening their (affordable) knives on crock sticks.
The important difference between really cheap pans and better pans is weight. A thin metal fry pan just doesn't cook as well as a heavier one. The heavier pans hold heat better, they conduct heat better, and they are less likely to develop hot spots. I'm afraid my favorite pans are REALLY expensive but you might want to look for a lifetime guarantee nonstick fry/saute pan (skillet) or 2, at least 12". If you have an 8" saute pan, a 12" saute or fry pan, and a 14" fry pan (the difference is the fry pans have higher sides) you'll have all your bases covered.
You might want to consider a wok - carbon steel give the best price/performance ratio, check out the wokshop above for those.
I like this stock pot:
http://www.amazon.com/Farberware-Classic-Stainless-Straining-Stockpot/dp/B0002HAEKW/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1369669846&sr=1-2&keywords=8+qt+stock+pot+with+strainer
It's a good deal and you will use it a lot. I use it every time I make soup, as well as for pasta.
Sets are always cheaper than buying individual pans. Cookware geeks recommend against buying sets because of the lack of choice, but in your situation, a good low-priced set is your best bet. Save your money for expensive stuff for after you have got the cooking thing down and know what you're most likely to actually use the most.
T-Fal makes "Ultimate Hard Anodized" and "Professional" - either of these are fine, both are "metal utensil safe" - though I wouldn't use metal utensils anyway just to be on the safe side. The Professional series is only available by the piece.
Amazon carries both. Don't get confused between the Ultimate Hard Anodized and the Signature Hard Anodized; the Ultimate are the heavier duty pans.
I'm partial to T-Fal for cheaper pans because my son owns a T-Fal sauce pan that is a good 8 or 10 years old and it's still in service. And that's the CHEAP T-Fal, not the good T-Fal I'm pointing you at. So I'm confident of the quality. Scanpans are my favorite nonstick pan but those are crazy expensive and if a $35 12" T-Fal skillet will last you 8 or 10 years, I'm not sure the $180 for a single 12" open stock Scanpan frying pan can really be justified for you at this point.
If you buy open stock (eg by the piece) be sure to get lids too. You may have to buy them separately. I much prefer glass lids. I like the Nordicware lids like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YVHXRK/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The 8" lid fits my 8" Scanpan saute pan like it was made for it, but not all lids that say 8" or whatever are going to fit a pan that's labeled 8" (or whatever). You have to measure the inner diameter of the particular pan, then contact the manufacturer via e-mail and ask them to tell you the ID and OD of the lid you want. The ID is the diameter of the INNER ring that will fit down into the pan, and the OD is the diameter of the entire lid including the outer lip that will rest on the edge of the pan. The ID has to be smaller than the diameter of your pan and the OD has to be larger. Unless you can take your pan to a brick and mortar and try them out, this is the only way to make sure the 12" lid you buy will really fit the 12" pan you own!
And finally, I strongly recommend going ahead and getting the Borner V-Slicer, model 1001 aka "V-Slicer Plus" (the newer models aren't as good in my opinion, the rails are higher and they leave more waste):
http://www.amazon.com/Swissmar-Borner-V-1001-V-Slicer-Mandoline/dp/B0000632QE/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1369673508&sr=1-1&keywords=borner+v-slicer
It'll slice onions faster than you can peel them. The small julienne blade will make matchstick size whatever you put through it. I use the separate julienne slicer (standalone) to make hash browns. I would recommend buying the separate blades and extra blade inserts at Simply Good Stuff because Amazon doesn't carry most of them. The V-slicer set itself is only about $3 more there.
http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/search.asp?keyword=borner&q=borner&sa2.x=12&sa2.y=8
Avoid the Hash Brown Grater and the Twin Grater - they're both all plastic and aren't worth spit. All the other graters and slicers have metal blades.
USE THE SAFETY GRIP. It's really easy to use. Don't push down on it AT ALL, it will cause it to bind. Just slide it back and forth.
You may need to experiment with how you orient it at first, but since I've gotten used to using it I can pretty much use it pointing about any which way. At first it seemed to be easier if I pointed it away from me so you would slice back and forth. It probably depends on the position that is least likely to make you want to apply downward pressure. Once you overcome your natural tendency to think you have to push down on it, positioning won't matter that much.
I wish I had bought one of these 40 years ago, its that handy. Look for extra blade inserts at Simply Good stuff for stuff like Texas fries, the standalone julienne grater (not a V-slicer insert) for super fine shreds, wavy cutter and curly julienne cutter if you want to get fancy. Sometimes they have extra V-slicer holders which you can use to store the extra V-Slicer inserts but you have to call and ask. You do not want to toss those puppies in a drawer, they are super sharp and will cut a finger off before you know it.
I really love this tool. At my age and in the wretched physical shape that I'm in, it makes it POSSIBLE for me to cook, forget just "easier", LOL!
Benriner is my personal favorite. OXO has too many parts and I don't like dragging it out of the cupboard. Don't love the Borner either- it feels flimsy, even if it might not be. Serious Eats did this review, though: Best Inexpensive Mandoline
Hard to say without knowing what he already has. Assuming he has knife, cuttingboard, pans etc, maybe a stick blender like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ARQVM5O/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile
Or a mandoline like this: http://www.amazon.com/Benriner-Japanese-Mandoline-Slicer-Green/dp/B0000VZ57C
Those are two of my favorite odds and ends that make life easier but took me a while to purchase them because they weren't necessary per se
http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396446690&sr=8-2&keywords=paderno+spiralizer
Get this. Buy zucchini. Make pasta.
For meatballs, use pork rinds instead of bread crumbs. Get a sauce with as low a carb count as you can get. Spaghetti is still possible, you just have to think outside the box.
If you are interested in the spiralizer, this is the one I got :)
The vegetti is inexpensive and works fine. The Paderno is slightly more expensive but easier to work with
Paderno World Cuisine A4982799 Tri-Blade Plastic Spiral Vegetable Slicer.
I never saw that one!! LOL!!
The other good one is the banana slicer https://smile.amazon.com/Hutzler-3571-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII?keywords=banana+slicer&qid=1539125106&sr=8-5&ref=sr_1_5
Gives me the giggles every time, guaranteed
A banana chopper.
That way you can threaten your boyfriend to chop his dick into 18 pieces if he ever fucks up
If you're looking for a banana slicer, you should check out the 571 by Hutzler. It's the pinnacle of fruit puck perfection. Check out the rave reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0047E0EII?pc_redir=1405944855&robot_redir=1
Here are some ideas:
They're incredible tools. If you'd like a slightly less medieval one, this is hands-down the best one out there
I was a cook for 7 years and used one on an almost daily basis, never cut myself with one. Start slow and don't try and go fast like on TV, and you'll be fine. If there is a tiny piece of food left don't be a hero and try to cut it with the mandoline. It really boils down to "Don't put your fleshy bits onto the sharp bit.
That said, try and find a Benriner . All those super expensive and gimmicky french and "v" slicer ones are crap and hard to clean. I got mine off of Amazon. Easy to clean, sharp as fuck, and can put up with the abuse Cooks put it through. Get this one and you won't regret it. Downside is it can't make waffle cuts like some of them, but really, if I want waves I'll go to the Ocean. I don't need waves on my carrots.
A mandoline with the right blade would probably do the job. Maybe something like this.
Veggie noodle maker = spiralizer. /u/186394 bought me this one, and it works amazingly!
Edit: Thanks for the gold!
TL;DR A vegetable spiralizer.
My favorite tool I've been using almost daily since last week (when it arrived from amazon) is a vegetable spiralizer. Had I known about this when I started keto, I would have been able to get a lot more veggies into my diet (and helped appease my spouse who gets bored with the same foods easily).
If you are someone who loves pasta, I cannot recommend this nearly enough. I've made a version of shrimp alfredo (avocado garlic sauce is great with zucchini noodles), noodle sidedishes, and last night spaghetti was back in the house.
I also use it to make apple chips and curly fries for the kids. There are all kinds out there, with loads of recipes as well. This is mine.
Other tools that I use pretty much daily: cheese grater, bullet mixer, food scale.
Other tools I have on my amazon wishlist for my keto kitchen: dehydrator, grease catcher/container, whoopie pie pan.
Not sure how good these deals are, but they're things I'd love as a vegan
Instapot for $90
Vegetable spiral slicer for $22
Cuisinart Food Processor for $180
Blendtec total blender classic for $400
* edit - it isn't amazon, but Fry's also has a 7/11 sale and has the Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer for $90 (after a promo code you get if you sign up on their website). I hear this is the best rice cooker out there.
https://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-Countertop-Mounted-Spiralizer/dp/B0007Y9WHQ
It's called a Spiralizer.
There's other uses but zucchini noodles are my favorite.
It's a kitchen tool that lets you make spiral all the things! My favorites are broccoli, butternut squash and zucchini is my easy go to.
This is the one I have:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501551474&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=spiralizers&dpPl=1&dpID=51ozEgFtqdL&ref=plSrch
My friend has a 20$ one from Wal-Mart that seems to be the exact same quality thus far too.
And this is the website I use for alot of my recipes if you're interested in trying it!
inspiralized.com
Diving with a banana seems like it might draw unwanted attention from things looking for food. Try this instead
The Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer was still the best $2.43 I ever spent /s . Now if only Hutzler came out with a banana slicer cleaning brush to save time cleaning those individual slots.
This is coming from a place I like to call, "Help a nigga out."
Get a longer knife. Slicing brisket turns into an effortless task with an 18" Dexter serrated.
Dexter 13463 12-Inch Silver Sani-Safe Scalloped Roast Slicer Knife https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004NG98RI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FO-HzbVB6Y041
My daughter bought me on of these avocado tools it works great when you are doing a lot of guac.
https://www.amazon.com/Spiralizer-Vegetable-Strongest-Heaviest-Gluten-Free/dp/B00GRIR87M
I bought this one back in March and have no complaints.
really? I have one like this and it works well: https://www.amazon.com/Veggetti-Spiral-Vegetable-Slicer-Veggie/dp/B00IIVRB3W
never used it for carrots though
I have this thing called a Vegetti that is excellent for making zucchini/squash pasta.
I have the Veggetti, pretty much the same thing. Bought just on pure impulse at the grocery store and was pleasantly surprised at how well it works, but you do kind of have to give a tiny bit of muscle to put downward pressure on the veggie into the device while turning. I can see how it'd be hard to film without an overhead view.
In any case, I recommend having one of these type of devices.
Here's the Veggetti: http://www.amazon.com/Veggetti-Spiral-Vegetable-Slicer-Veggie/dp/B00IIVRB3W
I bought on of these. I love it.
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00IIVRB3W/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1426473328&sr=8-1&keywords=veggetti&pi=SY200_QL40
So I'm on mobile and don't know how to link! I used a Vegetti and bought it at Bed Bath and Beyond for like $15 I think!
I have this one. I just got it, so I can't speak for longevity, but it was cheap as shit, and the noodles look just like OP's.
http://www.amazon.com/Tri-blade-Vegetable-Spiralizer-Lifetime-Vegetables/dp/B00GRIR87M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1394496527&sr=8-2&keywords=spiralizer
this looks highly rated but i don't even know what i should be looking for!
A spiralizer is your best bet if you want the best mix of efficiency, cost-savings, and ease of use/cleanup. This is the one I use. Check the reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/Spiralizer-Tri-Blade-Vegetable-Strongest--Replacement/dp/B00GRIR87M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414531331&sr=8-1&keywords=spiralizer
I bought [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GRIR87M/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_CbExwbJVRR7XD) last year. Spiralizes perfectly :)
If you're looking for something a bit fancier.. This:
Lurch Super Spiralizer With 3 Extremely Sharp Adjustable Interchangeable Blades (1.5-5.5MM) -Tornado Blade, Spaghetti Blade And Thick Blade For Vegetables, Fruits And More, Includes Stainless Steel/Wood Corers With Recipe Book
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JPW237C/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_TfExwb0WJQZ0T
I'm thinking about purchasing this one next if my current one kicks the bucket. Plus. There's a good recipe book that comes with it.
Its multipurpose. If you ever want to make Vegetable Noodles you can use this to make them spirals. Ive also been cooking for myself for over 10 years and cannot for the life of me cut anything efficiently. So this isnt a terrible gadget for an at home cook.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GRIR87M
i bought one last year and use it constantly! it's great!
edit: just noticed that OP linked you to a kindof big and expensive one. I got the lil cheap one and it works for me:
http://www.amazon.com/Veggetti-Spiral-Vegetable-Slicer-Veggie/dp/B00IIVRB3W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451418361&sr=8-1&keywords=vegetti
Use a vegetti for the zucchini noodles! Super easy to use.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IIVRB3W?pc_redir=1407737043&robot_redir=1
Grapefruit segmenter
https://www.amazon.com/Grapefruit-Segmenter-Slicer-Wooden-Handle/dp/B00KRFJJYQ
It's a grapefruit segment slicer. After you slice a grapefruit in half, you use this tool to slice up the segments and separate them from the rind. Used when serving the half still in the rind, as opposed to having one that's completely peeled.
https://www.amazon.com/Grapefruit-Segmenter-Slicer-Wooden-Handle/dp/B00KRFJJYQ
Protips from someone 6 months into the F2F thang and 40 pounds down, pretty damn amazing since I am a lazy sot who doesn't exercise:
Helps a LOT if you make a week's worth of salad every, say, Sunday (got it ready for the week then). One of those big square disposable Glad boxes is what we do. Certain things in salad go bad quicker (cucumbers, tomatoes, bean sprouts) so they get their own little separate boxes and replenished on Wednesday, they're added to the salad you're about to eat.
Learn to love lighter salad dressings, better yet, to make your own. Lemon vinaigrette? or how about Asian? or, to stave off your sweet tooth, here's orange-raspberry. All quick and easy.
This fills up your fridge considerably so you can't be packing it full of junk.
Other stuff we do: freezer contains no sweets apart from lemon sorbet. Too sour to gobble. Dat palate cleanser. Freezer does contain frozen fish and individually packed frozen boneless/skinless chicken breasts, and about 10 different kinds of frozen veggies (canned are too damn salty), plus a bunch of leftovers.
Another of our rules: avoid instafood. Nothing that comes out of a can, box, bag, or requires a microwave. Okay, so we cook with chilis in adobo sauce which comes out of a can youallknowwhatImeangetoffmytits.
To keep from going nuts, we each get one small bag of chips each Saturday. Any small treat will do, but don't go buying a whole damn cake or anything. Single serving only. Don't keep that shit in the house. If it's there, you're gonna make it harder on yourself.
Snacks are typically homemade beef jerky, dried apples, nuts of various descriptions, unflavored rice cakes, precut-up carrots, celery, radishes, cauliflower, broccoli, watermelon (more room in fridge gone, ta-da; seriously, all we can typically fit is a pitcher of Crystal Light lemonade and whatever's for dinner).
Homemade dried stuff is the bomb, yo, and easy, ask for a dehydrator for your wedding. That's the one we have. I swear it's running constantly. Bitch to clean, but they all are, and this one at least is QUIET. One of the nifty ideas in the manual was drying a bunch of veggies, then stuffing them and hot water or broth into a thermos in the morning before leaving for work. Lunchtime, you've got veggie soup.
(if you do get one, feel free to PM me for tips on this if you want, such as "ignore what cut of meat they recommend for jerky, brisket's cheaper and works better" and "get a mandolin to slice fruit")
Bringing healthy meals and snacks to work instead of going out to lunch or hitting up Ye Olde Vending Machine is a must.
Got healthy meals you know how to make and you both love? Make a BUNCH and freeze in single-serve containers. No excuse for "oh gods, so tired after work, just get fast food" NOPE. Also, slowcookers can be your friend with that "too tired to cook" thing.
EDIT: tip I got from someone else here: if you need to break a soda addiction cough, try getting flavored seltzer water. Same size cans, carbonation, tastes like diet Sprite (at least the lemon-lime flavor does) but zero calories etc. Worked like a charm once I got used to it.
If all this seems condescending, I'm truly sorry. Just passing along painful lessons learned.
TL;DR: part of beating your own fatlogic is tricking it with healthy foods.
You're going to make it!
Here is the one I use. It's a bit on the expensive side but works great. I received it as a gift a few years ago and it's held up nicely.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000632QE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Honestly though, any one will do. They all seem to be made of plastic. I think there are really expensive metal ones but i don't see the necessity to spend that much unless you're gonna use it daily.
Or buy a $20 mandolin. Sorry for the poorly formatted link, I’m on mobile! This is the one I have and it’s the brand a lot of professional kitchens use. No bells and whistles, but it works like a charm.
Vegetable Slicer Green (Old Version) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000VZ57C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UuzJAbVWC1K6X
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000VZ57C/ref=oh_details_o09_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
A few of my favorites that are fairly cost effective:
The Benriner is just over $20 and the other two are under. I can't get enough use out of my Microplane for mincing garlic and adding freshness with citrus zest. Some people don't really like the Benriner as you have to use one hand to hold it as it doesn't have legs - I find that it stores easier and cuts more evenly overall. As for the grease separator, I'm always making stock and such - pretty straight-forward design that doesn't leak.
I'm also a big fan of ring molds(or biscuit cutters) of various sizes as they make for easy plating and cutting of biscuits/polenta & grit cakes/etc...
Oh yeah, immersion blenders are definitely useful and you can get away with the cheaper ones as long as you let it cool down a bit once it starts smelling like ozone!
I throw remnants away and slice in utter fear. It's worked for me so far. I got the same one before Christmas last year. Recently I purchased this spiralizer and I really like the fact that I never have to slice in fear. It doesn't do the same things but the stuff it does is amazing.
If you would like to do this with other vegetables like Zucchini instead of Shirataki, I highly recommend a spiralizer. We finally got one of these after reading about it on the /r/keto forums and it's pretty remarkable how close to noodles many vegetables can be when spiralized.
I have this one and love it! It does spiraled noodles and straight noodles. It's easy to use and clean. Those are always my top priorities when looking for this kind of kitchen stuff.
I don't think it would work very well. At best, it would waste a lot of squash. I've got one of these and am quite happy with it for making squash noodles.
Get a spiralzer and make zoodles aka zucchini noodles! You can spin though a couple of zucchini in minutes and have a full plate of noodles to cook quickly.
This is the spiralizer I have: http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ
Easy recipie to cook the zoodles: http://elanaspantry.com/how-to-make-zucchini-noodles/
Actually, scratch that I'll address it right here.
After waking up I might make some White Tea using manuka honey as a sweetener. Sometimes I'll add this or some other mix, either at this point, or with a good coconut water at some other point in the day. Then I might have a parfait made with Sprouted buckwheat, apples, and figs. I make the yogurt out of either brazil nuts or macadamia nuts. As snack I might make this pesto and put it on a raw/ live cracker. Or I might make a trail mix using similar ingredients. Entrees might include my own version of sushi. I make the paté with cauliflower (opposed to rice) tahini and dill. Fillers might be carrot, cucumber, and bell peppers. Although I mostly avoid soy, sometimes I'll top it off with a good tamari. Another Entree might include a pasta made from spiralized zucchini. I'll include tomatoes and either the pesto I mentioned prior or a brazil nut cheese. These are also amazing. For desert I might have a sort of raw cheescake.
This item may help.
Courtesy of /r/TheBestOfAmazon
Looks like a job for the Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer!
http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII
Hopefully they can crack down on the "Didn't arrive on time - one star" reviews but those fuckers better not delete the reviews from my beloved banana slicer!
You've clearly never used the hutzler 571 This beautiful product has done it all! From saving marriages, to allowing a disgraced ninja to restore his honor! Truly a miraculous product.
The banana slicer.
How dare he mock the infallible Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer!!! just look at the Amazon reviews! with over 2300 5 star ratings, it is the clear winner among banana slicing aficionados.
http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/product-reviews/B0047E0EII/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
https://www.amazon.com/Dexter-13463-12-Inch-Sani-Safe-Scalloped/dp/B004NG98RI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525438891&sr=8-1&keywords=dexter%2B13463%2B12-inch%2Bsilver%2Bsani-safe%2Bscalloped%2Broast%2Bslicer%2Bknife&th=1
if it's good enough for Aaron Franklin it's good enough for me
This is what they ended up recommending
Some egg can help things stick together. Add some onion, too for some flavor depth.
If you want really tasty, get a mandolin and cut the zucchini length-wise into small (like 1/16" square) matchsticks. Then fry in small groups until crispy-ish. Once remove, put garlic salt on top and put on paper towels to absorb the oil.
It's better to do it with smaller amounts than large as the oil doesn't take as much of a hit from the cold food hitting it, so the food turns out crispier etc.
Get a mandoline! They're quite awesome to have available to you in your kitchen. You can slice faster, and better, compared with your knife. You can shave your own turkey or ham for sandwiches, along with tomatoes, onions, pickles for toppings. Pickles (and other long vegetables) are hard to use with the included safety handles, so you may want to do them by hand--only if you have a chainmail glove.
Good, all-steel ones are made by Bron or Matfer, but they're "professional" quality, and woefully expensive, and in the US$150+ range. For home cooks, Borner makes a fantastic one for about US$30. Benriner is a Japanese brand that also makes good ones. Some cheaper ones don't stay upright, but have a handle on the back for you to hold with one hand. Don't get those. Purchase one that will at least stay upright on its own.
Too many kitchen gadgets claim they save you time, but a mandoline is one that actually does.
We get pineapples when they are on sale for 99 cents at Aldi's. We use an estate sale 10-cent find,
http://www.amazon.com/Vacu-Vin-4882250-Pineapple-Slicer/dp/B0000DE4FZ
to process the pineapple, then I scrape out the skin with my teeth, gnaw on the core, and then feed all the scraps to our worm bin. Dad grew a pineapple one year, but I thought it was difficult to do. Comments here inspire me to try this next time.
Do you have one of these?
this will change the way you cut pineapples for the rest of your life- get ready buddy, cause this thing will rock your socks
A good old fashioned, sharp, mandolin.
http://www.amazon.com/Benriner-Japanese-Mandoline-Slicer-Green/dp/B0000VZ57C
That one is going to be too small for lettuce, but for smaller veggie prep it'll get you where you want to go.
For lettuce maybe:
this
You see where I'm going.
Get at least one counter lowered to chair-height. You can cook pretty much anything you want while sitting in a chair.
If you're reasonably coordinated, but lack strength, you can cut lots of stuff with a mandoline (make absolutely certain you buy and use a safety glove)
The production of vegetable based pastas is certainly a worthy cause, and I'm sure the veggetti is very capable, but I think the point is that you could also just buy a $20 mandoline slicer and do pretty much the same thing (okay, you might be stuck with shorter noodles...) plus much more
Waiting for friday so I can buy this damn thing. Thanks OP!
I splurged and got a spiral slicer and made them last night- they were so good!
http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ just bought that, no complaints
I think we need to know a little bit more about your friend ... does s/he like cooking? - a recipe book or some kitchen gadgets (raw food being all the rage, why not try find a Spiraliser or juicer or something?
You definitely need the stand version if you want to spiralize harder vegetables like butternut squash. America's Test Kitchen did a review of the best spiralizers and they picked the Paderno World Cuisine Tri-Blade Plastic Spiral Vegetable Slicer as the best. It's only $24 on Amazon
A few ideas:
Vegetable spiralizer:
http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1418732728&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=vegetable+spiralizer
Dehydrator:
http://www.amazon.com/Presto-06300-Dehydro-Electric-Dehydrator/dp/B008H2OELY/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1418732701&sr=1-2&keywords=dehydrator
Macadamia nut oil:
http://www.amazon.com/Mac-Oil-Extra-Virgin-Macadamia/dp/B0002PPW6A/ref=sr_1_cc_5?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1418732659&sr=1-5-catcorr&keywords=Macadamia+nut+oil
Grass-fed Ghee:
http://www.amazon.com/Grassfed-Organic-Ghee-7-8-Oz/dp/B0032RPLSY/ref=sr_1_2?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1418732778&sr=1-2&keywords=ghee
I don't know what your budget is, but maybe a spiralizer -- super fun cooking. If your budget is smaller, there are these. I have one, and it works okay.
Spiralizers are great for this if you're making it regularly or for a large group of people. I have one of these which is awesome.
These are two common options that I know of:
http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ
http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-1482496/?affsrcid=Aff0001&CAGPSPN=pla&CAWELAID=120120820000073821&catargetid=120120820000119765&cadevice=c
A link
Was looking at your mandoline link and then I was browsing and then I found this.
I think I want this.
Hey OP i think you may have made a mistake in your title i get from your edit that you don't want advice on beans but in english legumes refers to beans and pulses where in french legumes means vegetables.
sorry i don't really have any advice on prepping vegetables. a worth having tool that i use often is a spiralizer, i use it to make spaghetti out of zucchini it is very quick and makes healthy delicious noodles.
I've heard great things about http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375330057&sr=8-1&keywords=spirooli and its cheaper. I just use a cheap Hand held peeler.
I'm a big fan of using a spiralizer to turn zucchini and yellow squash into long spaghetti-like strands which can be blanched or cooked in the microwave with no added moisture for a few minutes or until soft.
I love them...I stole this vegetable spiraler from my mom that she had in her garage gathering dust...a bit bulky but it does the job
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have this one. Have used it for years; does its job well; no complaints.
For those asking about good spiral slicers (zucchini pasta machines), here's the awesome one that I use, from Paderno: http://amzn.com/B0007Y9WHQ.
Traditional gift for one year is paper : a single sheet of paper
Modern gift for two is China: rubble from the Great Wall of China
Modern for three years is crystal: an appointment to visit a crystal healer
Modern gift for four is appliances: Presto Tater Twister
Traditionally for five years is wood: a wooden dildo
I love that you and your husband have a good sense of humor about the whole thing, and surprise me!
https://www.amazon.com/Presto-Tater-Twister-Curly-Cutter/dp/B000JHYBTU
The fact that you can use it for more than one food makes it not a unitasker. Cherry pitters are literally only useful for getting pits out of cherries. A corn kerneler is only useful for taking corn off the cob, and even then...why? A yolk extractor saves you the 5 seconds it would take to scoop out a yolk with a fork, but wastes cabinet space.
At least this works on more than one thing.
Their app on iOS is pretty slick. Once installed, you “share” a product to the FakeSpot app while browsing in the Amazon app, just as you would share it to a friend via SMS or email.
It’s assessments have generally tracked pretty well with my own spidery-sense gleaned from actually reading the product reviews. It does give amusingly straight-faced assessments for products who’s reviews have become memes, like the Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer or the Haribo Gummi Candy, Goldbears Gummi Candy, 5 Pound Bag.
This banana slicer. Seriously, a banana slicer?? Why? Because I don't have the 10 seconds it takes to slice a banana with a knife, that's why.
Every home should have one of these...
(Read the reviews)
If you haven’t read the reviews and the Q&A’s on this thing, you are missing one of the best treasures of the internet.
https://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII
Possibly the most related and hilarious set of amazon reviews ever. Scroll down and read the reviews if you have a few minutes. Pretty fuckin' funny.
Banana slicer
> The doors to the room that holds sensitive files?
No, the front door, and they left the sensitive files sitting in the waiting room with the other reading material.
> Argue all you want, the case law supports me.
I'm not saying that it doesn't. I'm saying that it is dumb.
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I went to Amazon for a banana slicer: http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII//ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1454012554&sr=1-1&keywords=banana+slicer
I wanted a shorter URL to share with a friend over text message so I modified it to: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047E0EII
OMG! I just hacked Amazon!? If my friend opens the link, is he a hacker too?
Oh man, time to lock me up and throw away the key: http://54.239.25.208:80/dp/B0047E0EII
I've always enjoyed these Banana Slicer reviews.
[This] (http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII) is a classic, but the hilarious reviews are just amazing.
Flintstones
By far my favorite Amazon Item. All about those reviews.
Also, Do I get to meet the Flintstones? They are the modern stoneage family, you know.
My all time favorite one link
Eh, I enjoyed it, so for me, thats all that matters. The only time reviews matter are for banana slicers
This is always a good review
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/review/B0047E0EII/R2XV0DBIL2KQU4/ref=cm_cr_dp_mb_rvw_1?ie=UTF8&cursor=1
People should check out this as well. I don't know which one's better.
These product reviews will surely have you in tears from laughing so much. :)
I want a thing!
I'm sorry to hear that. I typically don't use uni-taskers because they'd upset my lord and savior Mr. Brown but I love this OXO Avocado slicer alot. I always call it my avocado speedrun when I use it.
That was actually a lot of fun!
melon baller or -slicer. cherry pit remover. Avocado slicer
I have a Spiralizer. The price has gone up a bit since I purchased it.
for the pasta salad? no we just ate it raw but it turns into almost a slaw and mixed with cherry tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, peppers, onion, cubed cheese and pepperoni if you want. Then you just dump some Italian dressing over it or w/e you like and it's great as a side dish. We make it with master noodles all the time in the summer but if we use zucchini instead of pasta its way healthier.
this is a similar recipe http://inspiralized.com/italian-zucchini-pasta-salad/
this is the spiralizer we have but they have tons of different ones.
https://www.amazon.com/Tri-Blade-Vegetable-Strongest-Heaviest-Spaghetti-Gluten-Free/dp/B00GRIR87M
I have had the mid-range Cuisinart food processor for years, and it's a fantastic machine. However, it doesn't do the nice long zoodles - it's more of a shred. Getting one of those spiralizer tools is probably what you're after:
https://www.amazon.com/Spiralizer-Vegetable-Strongest-Heaviest-Gluten-Free/dp/B00GRIR87M
With something like this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GRIR87M/ref=mp_s_a_1_sc_2?qid=1458308572&sr=8-2-spell&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65
Sorry for the messy link!
Directions unclear, made dick noodles.
As an alternative when you're just not feeling the sauerkraut vibe (which is always for me...) the Vegetti works as advertised--we just grab a couple of zucchini and make up veggie pasta. Great because it really lets the flavor of the sauce come through. Great as an alternative to our normal spaghetti squash.
Is this what you bought?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IIVRB3W
I've been wanting one for a while now... Anyone know is any work ebtter than others?
You're going to laugh at how easy it was! I'm making it again tonight.
What you see there is from one small zucchini.
I threw a few Tbsps of the pesto in a small skillet to warm it up, and when tasting it, it wasn't garlicky enough so I used my garlic press to add another two cloves. Once warm (within seconds), I threw the noodles in to sop it all up and warm up (again, just a few seconds). Put on plate. Eat.
Not pictured was a pile of blackened asparagus I ate along with it. I'm doing the 'zoodles' again tonight as a side to my roasted chicken. :)
Other kitchen stuff might be good, too.
Specifically: spiralizers. I have both a big one and a the baby version. Zoodles are not a pasta replacement for me, but rather the best way to eat zucchini and also to bulk up a meal for verrrrrry few calories. The baby is great for portability (I've taken it to the office and friends' houses) but a pain in the ass to clean and not great if you're spiralizing either a large quantity or anything that is not zucchini size/shape/textured. The big one has three blades, works very well with different veggies, and is so much easier to clean, but it doesn't have a small footprint.
I think there are other ways to make them, and you can also get a smaller handheld version instead of the bulkier countertop one. I'll try to remember to link it when I get home…on mobile right now.
Edit: Link to the smaller handheld spiralizer. Notably cheaper than the Veggetti Pro, fits into a kitchen drawer, but kind of a pain in the arse to clean. I've found them on Amazon and at Walmart stores. :)
Seconding zucchini or squash noodles. We got a Veggitti a few months ago and its been a life saver as far as pasta cravings are concerned.
I have heard many positive things about the Veggetti.
I bought this: spiralife
It's too early to tell if it will fall apart but it has very few parts which is a good thing. It's also not very expensive and doesn't take up much room.
When I bought my spiralizer, it was a new concept and it was like 15 bucks at the store. That said, I've seen them as cheap as $2 at Aldi recently, and they're really small for the one I use (about the size of my hand), so they fit in a drawer easily.
I love spiralized zucchini! I eat primarily low carb and most vegetarian at that, so it's a nice way to get veggies in and in a familiar form without the pasta. Especially during the spring and summer when there's zucs everywhere, I have it at least once a week. I've had them spiced with Chinese flavors as well and it's delicious!
tl;dr I endorse a spiralizer, as they're cheapish now, and they're tiny. You don't need one of those stand-up models, just one like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Active-Spiralizer-Spiral-Slicer/dp/B00VO8T8CS/ref=sr_1_13?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1458926702&sr=1-13&keywords=spiralizer
That might even be the kind I have, but there's all sorts of goofy ones now with attachments and crap. Dumb. Simple is better!
this one. from Benriner. https://www.amazon.com/Benriner-Mandoline-Slicer-Japanese-Stainless/dp/B01CZXJJBU
Boom
I use this so far only with zucchini. I love it. I wonder what other veggies these would work well with?
https://www.amazon.com/Spiralizer-Vegetable-Strongest-Heaviest-Gluten-Free/dp/B00GRIR87M
It does the job. It does leave a few inches of zucchini pieces, but I have just been saving them and making zucchini and egg scrambles the next day. I have this one as well, but lost the part that makes the noodle size pieces. I actually prefer the hand held one, because there is more control. It's pretty sharp too, so you should be able to get your money's worth. Especially because summer time is approaching, and zucchini will be cheaper because it will be in season :)
> spiralizer
This spiralizer ?
I bought this one it was cheaper than the Paderno at the time. Very happy with it.
I have this one. It's awesome. I usually have squash like acorn and spaghetti squash with butter and brown sugar, but summer squash is more along the lines of zucchini so it isn't good for being sweet.
A vegetable spiralizer to make zoodles!
http://www.amazon.com/Spiralizer-Tri-Blade-Vegetable-Strongest--Replacement/dp/B00GRIR87M/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1414131384&sr=1-2&keywords=spiralizer
Bacon grease container!
http://www.amazon.com/RSVP-Stoneware-Grease-Keeper-Black/dp/B0017U5DZY/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1414131409&sr=1-1&keywords=bacon+grease
I made them, it's crazy easy. I invested in a good spiralizer last year and I LOVE it. So worth the cost and it's leagues better than the cheaper ones.
So I started about 5 weeks ago and it can definitely be a struggle. This isn't a diet, but here is something that has helped me. One thing I have found is that Zucchini noodles are my lifesaver! I work a lot and we have mandatory overtime... the last thing I want to do is cook.
However, at the beginning of the week I precook chicken and spiralize a bunch of zucchini. I purchased the one in the link. When you are ready to cook it just throw it in a pan for 5 minutes with some olive oil and soon you have pasta! Throw in the chicken and a little of whatever sauce you have lying around and it is very filling and delicious. People may tell you not to do certain sauces. I just don't overdo it. I still want to have something edible and tasty!
Anyway, I am 5 weeks in and down 12 lbs with no exercise (yet). I still use MyFitnessPal to keep myself honest and have had to get into cooking -- something I never really did before. Thankfully this is working for me and I understand it may not for everyone. Hopefully this one trick will help you on those days that you just can't figure out what to eat. Which is all the time for me.
Keep it up and good luck to you!
/u/mxschumacher has a good idea but I think your first step aside from learning recipes is to acquire some basic cooking knowledge.
There are thousands upon thousands of cooking videos on youtube. Ones I would recommend (both for entertainment AND knowledge value) are Binging with Babish and Chef John.
You have things to learn when it comes to cuts. Do you know the difference between a chop, mince, dice, julienne, etc? Look them up, read about them if you don't.
Do you know all the methods of cooking? roasting, broiling, braising, boiling, frying, deep frying, baking, searing, etc? again, read up on those as well.
What do you know about equipment? I can give you a bit of a run down on this if you want to go super basic, Get a good non-stick skillet (T-Fal is usually a good bet.) A cast iron pan (up to you on size, but 8-10in is good.) Get a 3 qt sauce pot as well. I would normally recommend a stock pot but I'm not sure what facilities you have access to (including even that of a stove top. some more info on that would help me, help you.)
Knives. All you need is a chef's knife, and maybe a serrated knife for bread. You can do everything with a chef's knife. Other types of knives make certain tasks easier, but it can all be done with a chef's knife.
Utensils? Try and stick to wood or silicone with the types of pans I listed as metal utensils can ruin surfaces on non-stick and cast iron.
Get one casserole dish, and one baking sheet. If you for some reason need to have muffins, get a muffin tin, but otherwise don't.
Additional items? thermometer (one that has a long metal poker), strainer or colander (there are usable hand held strainers if you lack space for a colander.) Some type of seal-able container(s) for leftovers, try not to go for novelty items. Yeah that little metal doodad that can core a pineapple and create perfect slices is nice, but useless for anything but. Blenders are an okay item but I imagine you don't have the real estate in your kitchen. Spiralizers are a big item lately, so on and so forth.
There's also other slightly more advanced topics to cover, such as the importance of flavor depth, flavor balancing, things like the Malliard reaction, so on and so forth. You have a good amount of research ahead of you if you have a real interest in this. If you ever have questions though, please, do ask. I looooove to talk shop about food.
Most of all though good luck and have fun!
They tend to be really, really expensive. I have a box when I really want it, but imo its better to do two things
anyone own this? is it worth it? what do you make with it? recipes?
http://www.amazon.com/Veggetti-1000203-Spiral-Vegetable-Cutter/dp/B00IIVRB3W
I definitely take recovery from weight lifting. I've never gotten into it enough to get past the "OMG I'm so sore I can't walk for two days!" part of it. But I miss running enough to feel like I need recovery from it...
Yesterday - good. Solid 13 hour work day, but still made zucchini spaghetti for dinner (Get a Veggetti seriously guys).
Today - Have to leave work at lunchtime-ish so that I can go to a witness meeting in the afternoon. Hopefully will pick up my car from the shop on the way home, maybe stop at the store? I am hoping to be home earlier than usual and maybe go to the gym before dinner, and then probably work at home later.
For something different and fun, try zucchini and a spiralizer. I use this simple one; it's like sharpening a pencil:
https://www.amazon.com/Veggetti-Spiral-Vegetable-Slicer-Veggie/dp/B00IIVRB3W/ref=sr_1_12?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1512000697&sr=1-12&keywords=spiralizer
It goes great with stir fry.
In a kitchen gadget I like compact (takes up less space) and minimal moving parts (less to go wrong, easier to clean). For that reason I love this simple one!
It may not work on as many vegetables as the more expensive ones, but if the main goal is zucchini/squash noodles, it's the way to go
Veggetti and zucchini. Saute 4-6 min in fat of choice. Can't even tell I'm not eating pasta!
Zucchini noodles made with a spiralizer like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Veggetti-Spiral-Vegetable-Slicer-Veggie/dp/B00IIVRB3W
If you google zoodles recipes, you will find a couple methods. This is the one i use: http://againstallgrain.com/2012/07/30/zucchini-noodles/
I don't mind the al dente texture so i dont cook them further like the recipe suggests. I just sauce them and serve.
I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/Veggetti-Spiral-Vegetable-Slicer-Veggie/dp/B00IIVRB3W
It works extremely well for squash and zucchini. It was $6 at TJ Maxx but they have them at Amazon, Target, pretty much anywhere!
Ill put raw shredded cabbage into hot broth. The heat of the broth wilts the "noodles" ah bit. Zoodles work very well too. This helps with zoodles a lot! you can also get it a store that have as seen areas like Walmart. There are also noodles out there called
Nasoya Pasta Zero Plus usually in the fridge section of grocery store by the tofu. I have never used them but i like the may match the mouth feel of the noodles in Pho.
EDIT: Not sure if this will be seen but thought i'd add it any way. I recently made chicken noodle soup using cabbage instead of noodles and I was shocked at how much the cabbage mimicked noodles and tasted like campbells.
A couple basic ideas:
You can find recipes for mashed cauliflower that tastes like mashed potatoes. You can also rice it and use it as rice.
When I make hamburgers, I mix shredded zucchini in the ground beef (at a 1:1 ratio) when making patties and then season. It cooks up juicy and you can't taste the zucchini (kid and man approved).
You can also spiralize veggies like squash, zucchini, and carrot and saute to make a "pasta." You can use the name brand Vegetti or a basic julienne slicer.
My favorites are my slow cooker and my spiral veggie slicer.
Have you tried zoodles yet? I've actually switched from spaghetti squash to zoodles because they have more bite. I just spiralize a few zucchinis with my vegetti. There are other veggie spiralizers out there as well. If spaghetti squash isn't working out for you, this could be a good option.
I try not to eat pasta/bread/rice/potatoes, and have thought about this option http://amzn.com/B00IIVRB3W
It's zucchini! I used a spiraler to get it into noodle shape. You can buy one on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Spiralizer-Vegetable-Shredder-Spaghetti-Vegetables/dp/B00KOWGZJE/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1449624753&sr=1-4&keywords=veg+spiralizer
After I get them all spiraled, I stir fry it a bit to get the water out of them. I drain them and then add hot sauce to it. I find that alfredo sticks best to it and gives a nice creamy texture. Red sauce is good too!
this is the one I have, use, and like
We have one similar to this one and it works great and is simple...not too much to clean.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Original-SpiraLife-Vegetable-Spiralizer/dp/B00L0R9R38
Order a spiralizer from amazon and buy zucchinis...
https://www.amazon.com/Original-SpiraLife-Vegetable-Spiralizer-Spaghetti/dp/B00L0R9R38
Plantains are whole30 compliant. Starchy vegetables like potatoes are allowed, in moderation.
I got this for spiralizing and it's been pretty great so far: https://www.amazon.com/Newest-Improved-Spiralizer-Vegetable-Complete/dp/B00NEAO4S2/ref=sr_1_4?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1493835923&sr=1-4&keywords=spiralizer
Not sure about the shelf life, but I usually go with the tried-and-true method of "if it's too squishy it's probably gone bad" hahaha
Yes but save your money and get this kind- https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Active-Spiralizer-Spiral-Slicer/dp/B00VO8T8CS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1468854662&sr=8-6&keywords=zoodle
Hope that helps!
Do you have a veggie-spaghetti-maker/spiralizer?
They're great if you need to slice a lot of something quickly and evenly. Coleslaw...scalloped potatoes, 10 pounds of onions for French Onion soup. You can definitely get them in most kitchen stores.
There are really expensive all-metal European models that are nice, but overkill in my opinion. I've got something like this, and it works really well:
http://www.amazon.com/Mandoline-Slicer-Vegetable-Julienne-Stainless/dp/B013JL2SVU/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1462290115&sr=1-3&keywords=mandolin
Just USE THE GUARD and be fucking careful. They'll take off the tip of your finger before you realize you've been cut.
This one has
3 Slicing Inserts - 1.5mm (1/16″), 2.5mm (1/12″), 3.5mm (1/8″)
2 Julienne Inserts - 3.5mm (1/18″), 7mm (1/4″)
And Here is a link to it. There are some decent pictures in the review section that show each of the blades in use.
Hot showers. There's seriously only one thing that I can think of that a hot shower does not fix for me, and that's a migraine.
That being said, do all the snuggles, because a few weeks being alone sucks. I know. :(
What makes me feel better
(I love baking bread, but I've never been able to slice it properly!)
One of these and an electric knife. My mom didn't buy bread for a good 2 years in lieu of making her own - that combo was the way to go.
$20 for the slicing guide on Amazon
I could name a ton of stuff, but if you don't have one and cook a ton a veg this is a must have IMO. Get yourself a decent mandolin or v-slicer:
[V-Slicer Swissmar Borner]
(https://www.amazon.ca/Swissmar-Borner-V-1001-V-Slicer-Mandoline/dp/B0000632QE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509995716&sr=8-1&keywords=v-slicer&dpID=315hDZ0XopL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch)
Really speeds up time in the kitchen, which is very handy for someone with kids. Thing is insanely sharp, so use the guard and consider getting some cut resistant gloves.
As a guy that like cooking and gadgets here are my suggestions:
All that slicin' and dicin's pretty laborious. Maybe you can make a tiny cake.
Or how about a V-slicer ?
This is the mandolin I've been using for nearly a decade, never met a potato, parsnip, onion, etc. it couldn't handle. Super easy to clean to. Worth getting a pair of kevlar gloves too, very easy to get distracted and clip a fingertip. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000632QE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519174795&sr=1-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65
If you're into pineapple, you need to get a pineapple corer if you don't already have one. I'd heard rumors of this device for a year or two but never saw one. When we moved to Tonga where pineapples are in abundance, I knew I had to look into this further. I picked one up in an outlet mall during a business trip to Orlando.
Here's an example of one.
http://www.amazon.com/Vacu-Vin-4882250-Pineapple-Slicer/dp/B0000DE4FZ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1333412179&sr=8-2
My coworker, (who is a Fijiian married to a Tongan and was traveling with me on this trip, and had never heard of an outlet mall before....her mind was a bit blown by this one), looked at it when I was buying it and laughed. She said, "What is that silly thing. It will never work."
I couldn't wait to get back to Tonga so I could try it out. She was wrong. It works awesomely and I wish I'd have brought back a whole case of them to give as gifts to my Tongan neighbors and coworkers.
tldr: I'm 44 and just recently discovered pineapple corers. Pure awesomeness
The Benriner. Mind your fingers!
This mandolin is one of my necessities. It can be found at most asian grocery stores for like $7 your list of cooking needs pretty much fulfills everything. I have a rice/slow/pressure cooker too. I like making chachu and stu and other things like that, warm hearty foods to balance out the sterility of minimalism perfectly.
http://www.amazon.com/Benriner-Japanese-Mandoline-Slicer-Green/dp/B0000VZ57C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421362167
Dont get an expensive one. This one is used in most restaurant kitchens from corner Thai places to fancy high end restaurants.
If you do Amazon, these are popular.
Benriner is the go-to Mandolin. I have one and love it.
I got one of these at a local kitchen supply store (for waaay more than Amazon charges, now that I look. Whoops).
Also as a PSA, if you don't already have one, get a kevlar glove so you don't cut your fingertips off (I would have cut myself a couple times on this project if I didn't have one, sliced through the nitrile gloves).
The mandoline is the right answer, though I would encourage anyone to try to use a good chef's knife. Thin slices, then fan them out on a cutting board & take thin strips off the thin slices. For the quantity a home cook needs, this is probably fine & the knife skills one gains are invaluable. Oh, heck..... just by the cheap Benriner mandoline. They are great for the money.
I've heard fantastic things about this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Benriner-BN1-Japanese-Mandoline-Slicer/dp/B0000VZ57C/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1376333715&sr=8-9&keywords=mandoline+slicer
We bought a Veggeti and this exact Paderno stand-up spiralizer as gifts for my family. The Paderno was just magical: in goes a rutabaga, spin, spin, spin, out comes a pile of noodles. The Veggeti was returned less that 30 minutes after we'd managed to get the package open. It was just atrocious.
If you can't afford the counter space for a full sized machine, try a high quality mandoline slicer. I've heard rave reviews about the Benriner Japanese Mandoline Slicer.
http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ
http://www.amazon.com/Joyce-Chen-51-0662-Saladacco-Spiral/dp/B0000DDVYE/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1404191939&sr=1-2&keywords=Joyce+Chen
I have both of those, and they've seen me through a year of raw veganism, three of paleo, and now entering into keto.
The first one is more versatile, but we've cut ourselves on the blades a few timesaver nd I think there's quite a bit of core waste. The second one is compact and makes finer pasta, but is a bitch to clean.
Same here. Bought it on Amazon. Works like a charm.
http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1410495551&sr=1-1
Same thing as This and This. It's popular with both Keto and Paleo. The Paderno seems to be the one people like best.
Need for making food fun and food is a need.
Hey you guys. <3 Talk to meh.
I try and follow a paleo diet. I still allow myself an indulgence of beer or treat every now and then, but mostly I follow it. I love to cook, and it has really forced me to cook more, which is nice. So far I am down almost 20lbs, and my stomach issues have dwindles (I use to get bloating + crampy after meals). One tip, try not to kill yourself following it to a T, gradually integrate into the diet. Also, get a spiralizer.
I have something similar. Haven't used it for anything but different types of squash but for that job it works really well. The downside is that it is bulky so if your kitchen has limited space, it's another thing getting in the way.
I just got this in the mail today. I read about it online and have been waiting anxiously for it to come. (I bought it off Amazon.ca but I figure most people here are probably from the US.)
I have this Spiral Slicer
It's amazing for making veggie noodles AND curly fries. It's also nice if you like apples and pears in your salads.
> Non-referral link
OP didn't use a referral link. Using their Amazon Associates link checker, I got "Fail: The link above was not tagged or was not a valid Amazon link." (Screenshot)
I checked the following link:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=gb1h_tit_c-2_6602_7bd339f0?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_t=701&amp;pf_rd_s=center-new-2&amp;pf_rd_r=14B6SV7X30G7X35D37S3&amp;pf_rd_i=20&amp;pf_rd_p=1965626602
(BTW, what you want to look for in an Amazon Assoicates referral link is
tag=, such astag=kerrlong-20.)I think that’s the exact one I use... I got it on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IimWBb70GBZ5Q
I love that you can change the blades and idk $22 was within my budget. The only issue I have is that it’s hard to clean but I think that goes for most spiralizers.
I'm using this one that someone linked to a few weeks ago. Easy to setup and use and dishwasher friendly.
http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1410276415&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=spiralizer
I just nuke the noodles for 2.5 minutes on high.
There is a spiral vegetable noodler out there. If I couldn't eat pasta, I'd get one of those.
I am curious as well. I love to do pesto and "noodles" with zucchini and squash but making it by hand with a julienne slicer is a real pain in the ass.
I assume it's something like this? http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1412606786&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=spiral+slicer
This is the one I got. It's still pretty cheap, even without the discount! Mine ended up costing around $19 (including tax!).
It's made with this thing....
Paderno World Cuisine A4982799 Tri-Blade Plastic Spiral Vegetable Slicer
I use this one and it works well. Sweet potatoes sometimes take more finesse to work through without stripping the grips, but totally worth it.
Spiralizer!!
Hands down one of my most used kitchen tools. I think it was under 30 bucks. Or this cheap mandoline. I use these items multiple times weekly.
I actually can recommend my spiralizer; I've been pretty happy with it. I bought my mom one and a few of my friends have it. It's the paderno spiralizer. I bet the one that the blogger of inspiralized sells is good, too (but it's more expensive).
Edit to add: I recently decided to quit drinking. It does me no favors, and it's way too hard to plan to have just one because after you have one, you want another one. It's easier to just abstain.
A handy, reliable kitchen knife
A mandoline and spiralizer (you can make "pasta" from zucchini)
Mortar and pestle
Turmeric and cumin
Bragg's Liquid Aminos (tastes just like Soy Sauce and only has 100 mg of Sodium)
Here's the one I picked up:
http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380991468&sr=8-1&keywords=vegetable+slicer
Here's one way.
I used this, but I'm not sure I'd recommend it. I'm sure it'll get easier to use once I'm used to it, but it's still kind of difficult to julienne the whole vegetable with it. If you look up spiralizers you can check the reviews for different types. This is the one I see recommended most often, but it's also one of the more expensive brands.
I received a spiralizer for Christmas, and I've already started adding more vegetables to my diet. The most significant thing is that anything you might be tempted to use pasta for--spaghetti, ramen, etc.--can be subbed out for a spiralized vegetable.
Zucchini noodle spaghetti is delicious, for example--and fast. It takes about a minute to spiralize a zucchini, and only about 3-4 minutes to sautee the noodles. Add a sauce of your choice, a protein if you so desire, and you've cut the carbs from pasta night.
The parsnip hash I made was a little sweet for my tastes, but I might go half and half with potatoes in the future, and my boyfriend and I are looking forward to using it for things like sweet potato fries and additional pastas. Can't recommend it enough for adding some versatility to vegetable dishes.
I've been looking at these for awhile, trying to decide how much I would use it. Cook's tested spiral cutters and this is the one they liked best:
(http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1420128622&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=paderno+world+cuisine+tri-blade+plastic+spiral+vegetable+slicer)
Fruit, the sweet stuff anyway, is a great dessert, but it's very high in sugar and low in calories. Meaning you either have to eat a lot to feel full or you still end up craving more. A lot of people swear by their rice cookers but it's totally not necessary and I've never used a crock pot. A few things I'd absolutely recommend is a toaster oven but only because it heats faster and uses less electricity than a whole oven, a magic bullet blender, and possibly a spiral slicer.
Apologies, but my camera is a potato and I don't really bother with plating... But here's a few things that were good enough to try and attempt to document.
This doesn't have a name... mushroom veloute, maybe? It's a basic roux (equal parts butter and flour over medium heat for a couple of minutes), then add everything else. Fish out the bay leaf before eating.
Mac and cheese, (totally decadent and NOT low cal), but focus on the salad part. Beautiful curls of zucchini and shredded carrots with a tangy tomato/basil dressing and baked tofu. Actually, I have no idea where I found that dressing recipe. I usually just use equal parts (~1TB) soy sauce/honey/rice vinegar and maybe add some powdered garlic and powdered ginger. It's a short cut and the real thing would be much better but that would require heating oil and sauteeing, and it's just too hot right now.
This recipe came about since young coconuts weren't quite in season when I wanted them and I ended up with a jar of coconut manna. This could easily be done with canned coconut milk or probably the meat and milk from a thai young coconut.
One of my go to meals is an improvisation of the roasted red pepper sauce here. I've given up on the gnudi balls. Either they're just weird or I'm incapable of making them right. I use store bought gnocchi instead. I caramelize some vidalia onions, and roast the red peppers myself, add smoked paprika and a dash of red chili peppers, but otherwise the sauce is pretty much the same. It blends up quite nicely in the magic bullet and should be enough for at least two, maybe three, dinners.
And here's what happens on the rare occasion I get ahold of some guilt-free eggs. It's kind of an indulgence since I never know when my pet store owner is going to have a bumper crop of eggs from her pet chickens. Okay, the hollandaise sauce may be completely off the chart for calories... but it was delicious!
Hope that helps for a start! :)
Apologies! I've added a link in the post. I use the Paderno World Cuisine spiralizer, only $35 on Amazon :) I love it! I also made carrot noodles with it the other day, which were great as well.
Yup spiralizer...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1458328303&amp;sr=8-3&amp;pi=SX200_QL40&amp;keywords=paderno+spiralizer&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51ozEgFtqdL&amp;ref=plSrch
Drain or Pat dry before using. My favorite way to cook them is to warm a tbsp of olive oil then add fresh minced garlic let heat for a min then toss in the zoodles for about 3 mins to warm through. You don't want to "cook" them they get limp and mushy.
After this you can use them in anything you'd typically use spaghetti for. I love alfedo sauce on them.
*edit sorry for unformatted link... Mobile
I have this one but it's not good for carrots, I use it a lot for zucchini and the occasional cucumber. For my needs I think it great.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1414534638&amp;sr=8-2&amp;pi=SX200_QL40
I've been using this one for 6 months just for zoodles, it works very well. I hear the 4 blade version isn't as good as the 3 though. It has other blades for other stuff but I haven't had any reason to use them yet.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007Y9WHQ
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
It's great!
It would also be copyright infringement. :)
This is correct tomato slicer. Bought one at a yard sale. Can confirm
http://www.amazon.com/SCI-8975-Tomato-Slicer/dp/B001TM4L7G
No, THIS is the most awesome Tomato/Onion slicer ever...
For those looking: http://smile.amazon.com/Amco-8816-One-Step-Corn-Kerneler/dp/B003T0CAFG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1395016898&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Corn+Kernel+Remover
Found it: http://www.amazon.com/Amco-8816-One-Step-Corn-Kerneler/dp/B003T0CAFG
Lol, reminds me of this: https://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII#customerReviews
This banana slicer so he can freeze his bananas!
https://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1484253994&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=banana+slicer
Clearly you need one of these, the quality is unmatched https://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII
What's the only thing more useless than a crappy plastic banana slicer?... Two crappy plastic banana slicers!
Totally backfired on me, though. My husband ended up actually using them.
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and the Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer's reviews.
Nice to meet you and so glad your daughter is ok! I love the name Tara. Happy you're alive, Tara!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047E0EII/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;colid=1OCYQBIQB0HKN&amp;coliid=I3N0LGFRSSIJB5&amp;psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047E0EII/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_P2M4tb0QPNRKB
https://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII
Those reviews always get me
Amazing. I love the Internet community. If you liked this you'll definitely enjoy the Amazon reveiws for the Wenger 16999 Swiss Army Knife. Oh, and also this banana slicer. I have both pages bookmarked for rainy days - the reviews are that funny.
I don't know how I lived before this . Literally changed my entire life.
you'd save a lot of time if you got yourself a banana slicer
But what about Bananas?
(https://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1499449359&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=hutzler+banana+slicer ... read the reviews)
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Now you need the Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer. Be sure to read the Q and A. Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047E0EII/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DNKKzbDAF4BXP
First off, I think this is the most elaborate contest I've ever participated in, so congratulations for that :P Fear cuts deeper than swords. I hope some of my items are awesome enough for some extra credit ;) Also I wasn't sure if duplicates are allowed. I will revise if necessary.
1.) Something grey and it's been on my wishlist.
2.) Rain, well not technically rain, she is a water bender :P Previously on my wishlist.
3.) Unusual, I think this is something I would use like twice a year. With ice cream or cereal.
4.) Someone else My sister and I want to start playing tabletop games. Previously on my wishlist.
5.) "Book" I took a little bit of liberty with this one because it's a graphic novel. But it's Batman, so...(Previously on my wishlist).
6.) Under a dollar.
7.) Cats There's a catbus in it, which is pretty much the best part of the movie. Previously on my wishlist.
8.) Beautiful As a Star Wars fan having the original trilogy on Blu Ray would be beautiful to me. I love high definition movies, especially ones that are aesthetically pleasing. Previously on my wishlist.
9.) Movie As a Browncoat, I would encourage anyone who has a remote interest in Sci-Fi to give this a chance. Previously on my wishlist.
10.) Zombie tool I don't think this needs explanation.
11.) (Updated) Useful for future. I have a desire to create meaningful video games. Previously on wish list.
12.) Add on I actually had this on my wishlist but removed it because add-on items are lame.
13.) Most expensive As previously stated, I want to be a game developer/designer so not only would it be fun to play with, I could create with it too. Previously on list.
14.) Bigger than breadbox Total in the box it is bigger than a breadbox. Previously on wishlist.
15.) Bigger than a golf ball It's a large book. Previously on wishlist.
16.) Smells good As a guy...I enjoy the scent of lavender.
17.) Safe for children toy I don't think this needs any introduction of why it's awesome.
18.) Back to school drawing helps keep me sane. Previously on my list.
19.) Current obsession I'm a noob to tabletop games. But have been wanting to get into it obsessively within the past month or so. And this also takes my love of A Song of Ice and Fire into the mix. Previously on list.
20.) [Amazing] (http://www.amazon.com/Sony-XBR-65X900A-65-Inch-120Hz-Ultra/dp/B00BSREQI6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1376281533&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=4k+tv) I've seen one of these in person at the mall and it literally made me stop walking the resolution was so incredible. I know it's as expensive as dicks...but man...when these are affordable...
Bonus 2) Made in Oregon I would have put Tillamook Ice Cream, since it's pretty awesome...but alas not on Amazon.
Edit: Changed an item because I saw it won't count because it's a duplicate.
Here's one:
http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1381882399&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=banana+cutter
This banana slicer on Amazon has some really funny reviews. https://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-3571-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII
[Best. Reviews. Ever.] (http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1372901095&amp;sr=1-1-catcorr&amp;keywords=banana+slicer)
Same reason there are no Hutzler 1-570 Banana Slicer models...
The reviews for the banana slicer are all hilarious!
Dandelion and burdock
Got a bunch under $10!
Thanks for the contest!
Critical! Never purchase the bike banana hammock without one crucial accessory: Hutzler 571
Enjoy!
The Funny
http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/product-reviews/B0047E0EII
The Kat
http://www.barnorama.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/063.jpg
This is really going to covfefe the Hutzler!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0047E0EII/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1497233569&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=hutzler+571+banana+slicer&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=31VTJj4VuVL&amp;ref=plSrch
Banana Slicer!
And the [reviews on Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/product-reviews/B0047E0EII/ref=cm_cr_getr_d_paging_btm_4?ie=UTF8&amp;showViewpoints=0&amp;sortBy=recent&amp;pageNumber=4#RXE9ZDRUXGFQ3) are awesome!
I certainly hope you're not cutting that banana with a knife! https://www.amazon.com/product-reviews/B0047E0EII/ref=psdc_289783_r0_B0047E0EII?_encoding=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
banana slicer
Dexter 13463 12-Inch Silver Sani-Safe Scalloped Roast Slicer Knife
Dexter 12-Inch Scalloped Slicer for slicing brisket.
Ontario Knife Old Hickory 10-Inch Butcher Knife for everything else.
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Avocado-Slicer-Green/dp/B0088LR592/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1494603555&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=avacodo+tool
just get the multi tool people!
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Avocado-Slicer-Green/dp/B0088LR592/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1494605117&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=avocado+knife
My mission in life it to stop people from using a knife to pit avocados. After I ended up in urgent care from trying to remove the pit, I came home and found this:
https://smile.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Avocado-Slicer-Green/dp/B0088LR592/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1480522600&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=avocado+pitter
Most of the reviews are from people who also ended up wounded from avocados. As a funny side note, when I told the nurses how I cut my hand, they said "hmm, it's always avocados".
I always thought that these things were silly unitaskers that'd break quickly, but they might be effective in this case, especially if you can get a sturdier one built.
So, par cook the veggies. I do this with my meats and veggies. I cook the portion I intend to eat that night longer than the portion I intend to eat later. It makes it much better in flavor and texture than cooking it completely and reheating it.
The other thing you can do is explore new veggies/new ways to prepare them. You can try riced cauliflower or riced broccoli. My personal favorite is mashed cauliflower. I add some goat cheese to it as well. Yum. I also own a spirlaizer that I use to make zucchini noodles. Try making zucchini fries. I use almond flour instead of bread crumbs (if you have a trader joes nearby it's much cheaper in store). You can also do it with eggplant.
I feel bad linking something that costs so much but it's the one thing on my wish list I actually really need. I make my own bread and it sucks trying to cut straight pieces without a [bread guide](
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004UE6T/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;colid=31NO586UEFRDY&amp;coliid=I2W7BLOUSQR9Y1).
Are you fucken serious? So I just bought this for nothing:
http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Bread-Slicer-Crumb-Catcher/dp/B00004UE6T/
If this is actually something that worries you, there are bread slicing guides available...
Thats what mandolines are for bro!
I've had the Swissmar Borner V mandolin slicer for a few months and like it a lot. Good price too.
Since Amazon sells everything, that's hard to say. I can only tell you the best thing I've ever gotten from Amazon was this slicer.
It's the most used piece of equipment in my kitchen.
I too have had nothing but trouble from the wire-based slicers. They can't cut anything but eggs reliably. I used this instead.
The Swissmar mandoline VicinSea mentioned I will also agree it's fantastic. I too have had mine for years and use it regularly. It will become one of your favorite kitchen tools because of it's many uses of making even cuts on things. Just be careful not to get your digits near the blade...unless you want your kitchen to look like a scene straight out of CSI. All unfortunate cooking accidents aside, on [Amazon] (http://www.amazon.com/Swissmar-Borner-V-1001-V-Slicer-Mandoline/dp/B0000632QE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1343246278&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=swissmar+mandoline) has a bunch of reviews on it, and you can compare to others to find one that best meets your needs/price range.
If you want to spend big bucks, you can invest in a metal mandoline like this one which is professional grade.
edit: spelling
Adulting So Hard
Ok, going to suggest something outside the box but I couldn't cook without my mandolin slicer. I use it every day.
You will be able to make so many different things in a fraction of the time. I highly recommend a V shaped one. My life was not complete before I could perfectly slice tomatoes and hashbrowns and french fries in seconds.
I've tried an electric knife, but that didn't have the control I'd hoped, although it was fast. With more patience, you might have better luck than me. Also, don't buy the one I linked, instead find one at a thrift store.
I tried to build a hot-wire cutter from toaster parts, but it didn't get hot enough, so I gave up on it.
In the end, I ended up just free-hand sanding and cutting away the foam. In other words, I'd spring for a second ball. :( Check your local Dollar Store. They have a small selection of foam, and while their spheres are probably too small, it does end up being a good place to get a 4" cube
One last hint: A mandolin slicer is really good for taking thin slices off a foam sphere. I used it to flatten the backs of eyeballs, and it worked really well.
I use a pineapple slicer like this which is great for getting the meaty part of the pineapple out with no mess; then I squeeze the rest of the pineapple to get about half a cup of pineapple juice from it - after all is said and done I make sure to strain the whole juice for a super smooth drink. (usually I split one pineapple into two 32oz juice blend servings)
Not sure if this meets your needs but I find this gadget quite handy when prepping veggies for certain dishes.
I have used the OXO mandoline at $50 and I never touch it, too bulky and a pain to wash buy this: http://www.amazon.com/Harold-Import-Company-BN1-Mandoline/dp/B0000VZ57C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1325311921&amp;sr=8-1
Benriner is what chefs use and what I use to use as a cook but also at home as well. At least this comes with the handguard which at work I never had (almost sliced off fingertips many times). Great for slicing tons of onions in a uniform width if you want to carmelize a ton at a time or necessary for getting super thing slices of a vegetable for making potato chips for example.
Has blades for julienne as well so you can then use it as is or for a faster and more consistent brunoise.
And you have money left over for something else too.
I have this one and love it
buy a Japanese mandoline it will help reduce teh cutting time in half . theres a small screw at the bottom to help you adjust to the thickness you want and slice away . (it also comes with different blade attachments if you wanna do small julienne etc
https://www.amazon.ca/Benriner-Japanese-Mandoline-Slicer-Green/dp/B0000VZ57C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1521339467&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=mandoline
Here is the desktop version of your link
Non-mobile: these
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I'll have to disagree here. There are a number of low-price, simple mandolins that have excellent performance - without all the bells and whistles of the models you recommend.
For example - the model I use -Benriner Japanese Mandoline Slicer is razor sharp and gets good marks from Cooks Illustrated.
Cooking is a language, once you get your grammar straight, no matter what word you use, it will make sense. You realize every recipe is a variation of an other. Ofc you eventually have poets and diverse mindfuck but I don't care for them, it's just food, not a dildo.
So before looking for recipe, you have to talk the talk. Just like before eating paleo, it' better to understand the why's and the how's of nutrition (the FAQ here and the mark sisson blog were my go to at first, you don't really need much more to get the picture)
One day I shall put together a little imgur gallery about the basics of cooking (based on an culinary apprentice notebook I have) but in the meantime I tried to summarize it in this comment:
http://www.reddit.com/r/Parenting/comments/2b7ac3/z/cj2l4q0
I'd add to the list http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000VZ57C?pc_redir=1412263266&amp;robot_redir=1
I love slicing with a knife but the mandoline is the fastet way. Plus tiny sliced veggies cook faster. Mind your fingers though.
Butter and duck grease are great paleo ambassadors to reluctant newcomers. Everything taste better cooked in it.
At my shop we have two of these. They are used everyday and hold up amazingly so they would be perfectly fine for home use.
This is the one I have! I've had it for years and use it often and it still works!
https://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-Spiralizer-Counter-Mounted/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrbuK2cy54wIVDxgMCh3xJgkOEAAYASAAEgK0FvD_BwE&hvadid=214083970218&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9028277&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4213178468777805126&hvtargid=kwd-296038788682&hydadcr=21846_9711816&keywords=spiralizer&qid=1563285652&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011%2Cp_89%3APaderno+World+Cuisine&rnid=2528832011&rps=1&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Bump for this response. I need to try the dry-frying method, but I've used them before and find them alright. You have to rinse them quite a bit, but after that I find they're a nice "bulking" addition to food. Don't expect them to be exactly like pasta, and you'll be less likely to dislike them.
I also love using zucchini in place of pasta too. I bought one of these bad boys on recommendation from a vegetarian friend and have been quite pleased with it.
Cut pasta and rice, they're worthless. Replace with veggies. Hell if you want something that tastes like pasta, just buy this super cheap gizmo and make zucchini spaghetti. Boil it in water (not too long!), then add your favorite tomato sauce and plenty of parmeggiano.
You can make keto "rice" by briefly shredding cauliflower in a blender. Boil it in water or cook it in a microwave oven.
Spiralizer
I used a spiralizer. Kind of a gimmick tool. https://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1466476874&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=spiralizer
you should get a spiralizer: http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ
http://www.cooksillustrated.com/equipment_reviews/1540-spiral-slicers-spiralizers
Medium rare, porterhouse steak, grilled.
I'd like to have dinner with /u/Anitaxjffdskjarizard as she seems quite artsy and entertaining.
Kitchen thing
No soup for you!
Thanks for the contest!
Hey! Thank you for doing this contest, this is something really amazing for you to be doing! My husband is active duty military in the Army at Fort Campbell, KY. He just moved there from Schofield Barracks, Hi. He is a 91? Bravo. Low track mechanic.
I say he, because I am currently away from him ={ to finish my degree so if he decides to get out of the military we have something to fall back on or if he stays in it will follow him. I was just with him last week (YAY) and I will see him again in two weeks but then we will be separated again until May. Then I will live with him full time all summer until school starts again in August or he deploys in July. (CROSS YOUR FINGERS HE DOESN'T GET DEPLOYED)
I would love to have this. It's a portable printer that you can send pictures from your phone to and it instantly prints photos without ink wherever you are. I think this would be an amazing gift for my husband because he is always taking pictures and wants to share them with me. But sometimes when he is deployed or he is away at training he has no way of taking pictures and he forgets to show them to me later when we are together again. I know this is the full amount of money you are offering, so I believe that it's not fair to ask for it....
The only other thing I have that would help our lives is a zoodle maker because I want to try to make healthier meals for him to help him feel better and motivate him to want to stay fit. He's not fat! Don't take it that away. But again this is pretty expensive too =(
Otherwise... Semi cheaper... Sorry again! I think this battery charger would be good for when he is in tight spaces and he doesn't have an outlet to charge his phone. This portable charger will always give him the power he needs in time of no power.
Thanks for the contest! Only just now did I realize it was you Ms. Sarah =) Have a wonderful night!!!!!
Before the Goddamned Marines get all of the credit.
I really really have been needing this gadget for a while or this shelf.
Alternately, anything from my Cookbook wishlist.
I took a sip of something poison, but I'll hold on tight
What's neat is that if you get a spiralizer you can make "pasta" from vegetables. Mind blown. I now make "noodles" out of zucchini, sweet potatoes, and any relatively firm elongated vegetable, and the taste if out of this world!
I use the Paderno spiralizer. I prefer it to the Vegetti, but the Vegetti is cheaper
This one has been recommended to me and looks quite versatile. http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=zg_bs_289783_1
It was a wedding gift so im not positive but i think its this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=asc_df_B0007Y9WHQ4740853
It works really well except even when suctioned down the spiralizer does move a little. I'd recommend it.
I was paleo quite awhile before I went vegan, and actually it's the thing that really kicked off my healthy eating and helped me lose a ton of weight.
I think the biggest thing is get rid of all the processed, non-paleo foods in your house and find good replacements. I got a vegetable spiralizer and started using spaghetti squash as a pasta replacement, as I'm a huge pasta fiend. I still do this today!
Grab a paleo cookbook and make a large meal such as a bean-free pot of chili so you can eat that throughout the week.
Just a few tips and tricks from me, best of luck with that!!
If you buy one of those noodle cutter things, it should work.
You could make the chili olive oil yourself by putting a chili pepper in a bottle of olive oil for a week or so, but most grocery stores will sell flavored olive oil. You could also use chili powder and olive oil but it's not as good. Although if you can find chipotle oil or powder, this could work well.
This is the one I bought. I really like it.
http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ
This one on Amazon, rated #1
I love "Paleo pasta" with meat sauce. I use grass fed beef in this recipe.
I "Paleotized" this recipe. I use zuchinni & yellow squash for pasta, either ribbon cut or use this veggie slicer to make squash spaghetti
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/veggetti-spiral-vegetable-cutter/1042545910
Above is the one I bought, I may upgrade soon to this one...
http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ
It's amazing how many vegetables work as noodles when they are the right shape.
http://www.inspiralized.com/2014/05/15/the-best-beginner-recipes-for-the-spiralizer/
(Not keto, but for ideas)
For me, sous vide veggies have made gluten free pasta infinitely more appealing. Using a spiralizer I can make spaghetti out of almost any vegetable I want. Cooking these noodles using sous vide helps me control the final texture and flavor of the pasta without having to worry about overcooking. Essentially, I can warm up the vegetable pasta without worrying it releasing so much water into my sauce that I now have a soup.
I use the paderno spiralizer. It has been a great tool! I use it all the time.
http://smile.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1420673833&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=paderno+vegetable+spiralizer
yup I bought https://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=sr_1_5?s=kitchen&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1480355729&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=spiralizer
But I don't like it-I'm going for a handheld next time it seems like it'd be easier to clean and less cumbersome.
It looks like there's one on Amazon for $10! But there are some more expensive options here, here, here, and here. The average price point seems to be around $28, which isn't as bad as I thought!
I've just discovered zoodles and it's been life-altering.
Zucchini noodles are a super-tasty substitute for pasta. You can get a spiralizer like the one I have link or use a julienne peeler. With the spiralizer basically you cut off the ends of a zucchini, plug it into the machine and turn the handle and in like 30sec you have zucchini noodles!
I put them in a skillet, toss with salt and about 1tsp olive oil per zucchini, cook on maybe a little above medium with some garlic till soft, then add a little parmesan cheese. Delicious, filling, comes out around 141cal per zucchini. Mmm.
Obviously you can cook them with spaghetti sauce, etc. I'm excited to try a pesto recipe I found recently!
I think the issue with this as a BIFL item is that there isn't going to be a great way to keep the blades sharp. The one thing you need to ask yourself is "Do I need 3-4 different sizes of noodles?". The answer will help you narrow it down.
There really are only 4 styles stand, [cone] (http://smile.amazon.com/Brieftons-NextGen-Spiralizer-Vegetable-Spaghetti/dp/B00PQKB2NI/ref=sr_1_7?s=kitchen&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426620307&amp;sr=1-7&amp;keywords=spiralizer), container - similar to one I bought
and scraper, including madolines and within those 4 styles there are 100s of manufacturers making the same product.
Zucchini noodles made using one of these.
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?ref_=pe_386430_30332290_TE_dp_1
I use this one. Pricy and big for something that's effectively single purpose, but zucchini spaghetti is awesome. And healthy. And cheap.
Haven't tried spaghetti squash. We use zucchini when we make spaghetti. We use one of these to make them into "zoodles".
You can make your own with this thing and a deep fryer. I use mine all the time to make healthier food but this machine is the shit.
://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0007Y9WHQ?pc_redir=1405572019&robot_redir=1
agree with anbeav, stick to meals of solid food.
i've been experimenting with keto "pastas".. been digging pesto zoodles with chicken lately. i tried shirataki noodles, but the texture is kind of weird and theyre pretty expensive. i bought this and it works pretty well:
+1 to noodles from zucchini or yellow squash. I much prefer them to spaghetti squash. My spiralizer ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0007Y9WHQ) has become one of my favorite kitchen tools.
Medium rare, I like to see blood. No soup for you!
It Slices, It Dices!
I hope the job goes well for you.
Summoning /u/kirahazen, what's your order?
https://www.amazon.com/Presto-Tater-Twister-Curly-Cutter/dp/B000JHYBTU
I have this
http://www.amazon.com/Presto-Tater-Twister-Curly-Cutter/dp/B000JHYBTU
I have never been cut by it.
for tomatoes
This is what I use: https://www.amazon.com/SCI-Scandicrafts-8975-Tomato-Slicer/dp/B001TM4L7G
Something like this https://www.amazon.com/SCI-8975-Tomato-Slicer/dp/B001TM4L7G ?
Um, but I want these items as would my wife. Where can I find them?
Found the corn one which is the one i really want http://www.amazon.com/Amco-8816-One-Step-Corn-Kerneler/dp/B003T0CAFG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1394553668&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=corn+cob+remover
A corn kerneler, for cooking with fresh corn.
Under $10 and This too because both totaled will be under $10!! The second is Japanese candy, it's the "octopus poop" candy lol!
$10-$20
Any price
This reminds me of the banana slicer. The reviews are hilarious.
http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII
I do feel insecure.
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Here's an item.
Funny gif = Poor Leo
Hey howdy y'all!
> Amazon reviews are way way better than Lazada
Then there's this. But I definitely agree that the should be more filters.
$4
$3 ebook!
$2 woo banana slicer!!
and awesome contest idea :D THANKYOU!!!
Well crap. What am I supposed to do with my Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer now?
And at a mete $3.69, it was a steal!
Do be sure to read those reviews. They're awesome.
Oh my god... it's like my dreams. all wrapped up into one contest!!
My Favorite The reviews are the best :)
I left a review
http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII
I hope you weren't planning on using the Hutzler 571
This banana slicer has always been my favorite.
Also here is a link to 5 of the Funniest Amazon Product Reviews
Also this barrel of lube
You obviously haven't seen the banana slicer.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047E0EII
This might help. Don't believe me? See the glowing reviews for yourself!
Check out the reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII
They're not all terrible, though. Some are hilarious.
This won't work in the banana slicer. Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047E0EII/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_vvY0xb4X7EG63
I'm surprised I haven't seen a comment about the Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer... It looks like you won't be able to cut it properly... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047E0EII/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oFV0xbMFV6KVD
Third time this has been posted, but I still love it, reminds me of the Hutzler 571 banana slicer.
http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII
Banana slicer. Don't know what I'd do without mine.
http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII
May I introduce you to the Banana slicer: https://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII
Be sure to check out the reviews
Bananas are easily countered with the Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer.
i've seen worse amazon reviews on products
Also: my favorite
http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1418084402&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=banana+slicer&amp;pebp=1418084406586#customerReviews
That banana slicer thing. Amazing.
yo i'm cheap
i have a few items :3 here's one and here's another and here's a few more - another
i get carried away sometimes on these, but i hope you atleast like one item :)
A few beers in and I'm buying all kinds of stuff. Did you know they make a banana slicer? Neither did I until I woke up one morning and it was in my drawer.
I wanted him to review the infamous banana slicer.
You, sir, need a banana slicer.
This is clearly the superior banana slicer.
You probably don't think this is funny either (customer questions, answers, and reviews): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047E0EII/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_SzIFwb1ZXMH4N
But yeah, I agree with you. Anything that involves cats, British humor, and Woody Allen are just not funny to me...no matter what anyone else tries to convince me of.
Two products I would like to see on FastTech:
I see you have a kitchen list and a baby list so here are two ideas:
Small veggie shape cutters for making fun finger foods and cute veggie soup. Free shiping.
Banana Slicer. I know it seems like a silly thing, but my eldest loves bananas but likes them sliced and this would be a time saver for sure. PRIME
For me, if I win:
Love this grey nail polish, only $4.90 with free shipping. Somehow grey feels a bit more grown up then pure black? I don't know, I covet it.
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The original banana slicer!
I must apologize to the rest of the commenters, as none of them could present an item as important, as amazing, as glorious, as...
THIS!
And if you need convincing on why everyone needs one, just read the customer reviews. :D
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http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1375153930&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=banana+slicer
4,315 reviews. 4,000 of which are hysterically funny. :)
Thanks for the contest!
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Anyone ever see this? The reviews are priceless...
Banana Slicer
You're thinking of the Hutzler Banana Slicer. The reviews and questions are hilarious. It's a wonderful viral marketing campaign.
If you already own a food processor and you buy this thing...well, then, I have another gadget for you
This product is probably only half as good as [this one] (http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/product-reviews/B0047E0EII)
Obviously you've never heard about the Hutzler Banana Slicer. Check out what people had to say about it.
Banana slicer. Although, if you ever need a pick-me-up, the reviews for it are all gems.
Must read this review on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/product-reviews/B0047E0EII
Just use this
All of these reviews
DIRTY THIRTY
I raise you these reviews
A banana slicer? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0047E0EII/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522044507&amp;sr=8-2&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=banana+slicer
Take it one step further and slice them with a [Hutzler Banana Slicer.] (http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/product-reviews/B0047E0EII/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&amp;showViewpoints=1)
Customer images at amazon are awesome!
Doctor, if you have an issue feel free to PM personally. We won't be switching the Sunday Ticket deal for banana slicers, I promise.
Expensive item
Cheap Banana slicer with awesome reviews
Chuckle worthy thing
Looks great. Get this, you’ll love it.
Dexter 13463 12-Inch Silver Sani-Safe Scalloped Roast Slicer Knife https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004NG98RI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MthtDbYZ0YPPX
I picked up one of these for $20 bucks on sale at the end of last year. Its the best meat slicing knife I've ever used and $20 was pretty cheap.
Best $25 I've spent in a while
This Dexter 12" Scalloped Slicer is amazing on finished briskets and is $34:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NG98RI
This avocado tool is my go to housewarming gift. It is something no one would spend the money on but would appreciate once they have it.
This too
Avocado Slicer
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Avocado-Slicer-Green/dp/B0088LR592/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1457635225&amp;sr=8-1
It's the definition of a one-use tool and I was pretty skeptical but my god it speeds up avocado slicing. The knife part isn't a big deal, the pit grabber is nice, but the main advantage it has is the part that slices and scoops at the same time. Sure you could do all that with a knife and a spoon, but this is like playing on easy mode. If you eat a decent amount of avocados I don't know why you wouldn't have one of these, it's only $10 and takes up minimal space.
My husband bought this OXO good grips 3-in-1 Avacado slicer for me before I was keto, but I just love it!
OXO Good Grips 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer
Not sure if you are including handy utensils in your question, but I've found my avocado slicer to be invaluable. I always hated wasting time cutting and pitting avocados and this tool cuts tons of prep time. http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Avocado-Slicer-Green/dp/B0088LR592
Now I just need a tool to prep bell peppers!
This is worth every penny.
OXO Good Grips 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer, Green https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0088LR592/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gCOGzbZF06QW5
I got married last summer and here are a few inexpensive items I would have loved to receive:
Freely admitting my complete lack of physical coordination, I bought one of these after my first attempt of butchering out the pit of an avocado: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0088LR592/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1394975491&amp;sr=8-1 I recommend it for your future safety.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GRIR87M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rWmAxb7ATQDAR
I've made all kinds of noodles. Zucchini, carrot, beet, sweet potato.
Thanks!
There's a bunch of different approaches to breadstuffs & other carbs.
Potatoes: Jicama is a great substitute for potatoes, compare the nutrition here -- jicama is 4g net carbs per serving compared to 14g for potato. It takes a bit of experimentation but jicama can be used to make delicious chips or fries, or just eaten raw with a bit of lime and salt. It's sort of in between an apple and a potato.
Rice: Cauliflower is awesome.People are making cauliflower "rice" and you can even buy it at Trader Joe's but it's easy to make yourself. And mashed cauliflower is just as good as mashed potato in my opinion.
Pasta: There's a bunch of great options here. Zoodles aka zucchini noodles are very popular, just get a spiralizer and a pile of zucchini. Personally I love shirataki, which is a zero-cal/zero-carb pasta from Japan. You have to prepare it properly and understand that it is not wheat pasta, but my husband has mastered it and we prefer it to wheat pasta now, even if losing weight and reducing carbs weren't goals. Vitacost often has shirataki on BOGO sale, but it's definitely more expensive than wheat pasta or zucchini. If you try it, 1) rinse thoroughly 2) no really, rinse some more 3) Pat it dry with a paper towel 4) Dry-fry it in a pan (no oil needed, just throw it in a pan over medium heat) until it stops squeaking and the texture changes. 5) Cook it in a strongly flavored sauce or broth. If you follow these steps, the noodles will pick up the flavor of the sauce and taste delish. Ooops - 4b) Cut up the noodles into manageable lengths. They come VERY long and they are not easy to cut like wheat pasta.
Bread/wheat flour is a tough one and really the best option depends on the exact purpose of the bread. For hamburger buns, I've just come to love having burgers without buns. For other sandwiches, keto soul bread is good and not terribly difficult to make. It's especially good for paninis and grilled cheese. Pancakes and other sorts of sweet breads are well done with a mix of nut flours and coconut flour. Nut flours like almond meal can be very heavy. Coconut flour tastes like coconut. Just google and you can find good recipes.
Pizza crust: this may sound crazy but you can use chicken breast meat to make an amazing pizza crust.
For sweeteners, erythritol, stevia and erythritol-based mixes like Swerve are great.
My husband got really into baking a few years back and was turning out these amazing loaves of sourdough, soft pretzels, bagels & all kinds of yummy things. It was hard putting those behind us but we were all gaining weight and when I got the diabetes diagnosis it became a matter of life & death. Good motivation to get creative! Fortunately there's a lot of other people taking the same journey and subs like /r/keto and /r/ketorecipes have been very useful resources.
I like using my veggie spiralizer. Quick, and safe.
https://www.amazon.com/Spiralizer-Vegetable-Strongest-Heaviest-Gluten-Free/dp/B00GRIR87M
The Spiralizer isn't that expensive actually. Otherwise, this makes for a pretty good meal.
https://www.amazon.com/Spiralizer-Vegetable-Strongest-Heaviest-Gluten-Free/dp/B00GRIR87M
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Something like this would do the trick.
Get one of these: https://smile.amazon.com/Spiralizer-Vegetable-Strongest-Heaviest-Gluten-Free/dp/B00GRIR87M/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1497994699&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=zoodle
Vegetable spiralizers are popular these days. They're pretty fun too!
There are plenty of different brands, but the one in the link is what I plan to buy soon. It's $19.95, there are cheaper options out there though.
i thought this was a spiralizer?
I use this one and I love it! Only problem is that it takes up much more space in my kitchen than the little hand held ones
You can get one of these and turn (almost) anything into noodles.
Most likely used a spiralizer.
Worked in commercial kitchens for years. There are many of this type of tool available in the West. Not seen one specifically for cabbage but google 'vegetable spiralizer' and you'll see a bunch. they are cheap
https://www.amazon.com/Spiralizer-Vegetable-Strongest-Heaviest-Gluten-Free/dp/B00GRIR87M
It's more about the size of the blade you use and not the size of the zucchini. If you look at this spiralizer you will see that it has different size blades for different size noodles.
Anyways, you can usually find smaller zucchinis if you go to a local co-op or look in the organic section of your grocery store.
zucchini noodles with anything. I love noodles and now I get to eat them all the time without feeling guilty because it's basically the nutritional equivalent of eating a salad!!
So go buy a spiralizer. I got this one but you can get cheaper handheld ones or just use a julienne peeler or even a regular veggie peeler if that's what you have.
Spiralize a BUNCH of zucchini (i usually use like 8-10 for me and my hubs) because it shrinks down a lot. Put it all in a strainer and dump like 2Tbs of salt and then sorta mix it through with your hands. Let that sit in the sink for 20-30 minutes. Every once in a while go squeeze the shit out of it (using your hands is fine but some people like to squish it down with a heavy bowl, etc) to get the excess water out. This is very important because otherwise everything you make will be really wet.
Now make whatever protein/sauce combo you like! The other day I browned hamburger, drained it, added some cream cheese, coconut cream, paprika, coarse grain mustard,(no salt bc there is enough already on the noodles), and pepper and cooked that into the hamburger meat til it was kinda creamy. Then I added like a handful or two of shredded cheddar and the zucchini noodles for a few mins to the pan and BOOM. My version of keto cheeseburger helper. OMG SO GOOD.
Other times I'll do chicken and alfredo sauce or ground turkey and low carb marinara. Sometimes I just do zucchini noodles in a pan with butter, pepper and a little parm cheese. So good. So, so good.
Hate to be a debby downer but as someone who previously owned that spiralizer... its awful. grab this, same price and a ton better.
I just found this sub and man I'm so excited!
Thanks for doing this!
Spiral vegetable slicer I love to cook and would like to cook healthier. Plus I could make some cool shapes and cut things out for the kids with food.
Corner plant/picture shelf I have some plants in my kitchen that help to brighten up the space, but they take up to much counter top space. Having this stand would help a lot.
live cup of catapillars I want to do this with the kids. It would be an awesome science learning experience. Plus butterflies!
Storage bins for food Love these things, we only have 2 of these that I got for free a couple of years ago. We need more for leftover food and to take food for lunches etc.
Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae trees Would love to have these in my backyard. We can't have fences where we live and these would help create a privacy screen from our neighbors. Plus they help the environment!
I have this one--works great and produces a little less waste, but it is a lot bulkier than the one that the OP uses.
http://www.amazon.com/Spiralizer%C2%AE-Tri-Blade-Vegetable-Strongest-Heaviest-Gluten-Free/dp/B00GRIR87M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426530824&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=spiralizer
If you use "spiralizer" as a keyword, you will find more options.
This is the one I got, it's listed for $30 right now, but there are others for $23 that look exactly the same.
Super fast Italian dinner...
Peel your zucchini, turn it into zoodles.
Cook whatever meat you're going to use however you like.
Here is how I make my quick and dirty Italian tomato cream sauce. It makes four servings and has 126 calories, 10g fat, 2g protein, 6 net carbs per serving including 100g of zoodles (zucchini). Add in whatever meat and cheese you want for more fat and protein.
Heat a tbsp of olive oil over med heat in a pot and toss in a couple cloves of garlic (chopped), let them get brown, but don't let them burn. It will only take a couple of minutes. Add in a can of fire roasted diced tomatoes (14.5oz), a couple of tbsp of Italian seasoning, 2 tsp of onion powder (if you have room in your carb allowance, use 1/3 of a medium onion instead), salt and pepper, bring to a boil, then simmer for ~10 minutes. Then add in 1/4 cup (you can add more if you want, it depends on how many calories you want, I've done up to a cup) of heavy cream and simmer another 5-10 minutes.
When your tomato sauce is almost done, boil your zoodles for ~3 minutes, add salt to your water. Drain well, serve immediately and top with sauce, cheese, and meat. I top it with fresh basil from my garden.
Like I said, this is quick and dirty. I can make this meal in ~30 minutes start to finish. When I have more time I play around with various ratios of Italian herbs instead of using a pre-mixed blend.
I just bought this one as a gift. We took it out of the box after she opened it and felt like it was quality. I have not seen it in use yet but I do expect a full review this week.
You can also prepare zoodles cheaply and easily using a handheld device like this one or make spaghetti squash which is my favorite substitution!
I've had them and they are okay.
I prefer to spiral-slice squash with one of these for all of my pasta texture needs.
The Vegetti has a handheld version, if you wanted to try it. It's the one I have: https://www.amazon.com/Veggetti-Spiral-Vegetable-Slicer-Veggie/dp/B00IIVRB3W
Love it! I make ramen, pho, pasta, anything with it. Its nice to have a fully satisfying meal with no real hit to carbs or cals. Another things i use more for pasta is called the Vegetti. I use cucumbers and squash as a noodle substitute. Cooke on high in light olive oil in a pan and cook one side for 3-5 minutes or until slightly crisp and then flip like a pancake and do the other side. I usually add sauce at this point to heat it up. https://www.amazon.com/Veggetti-Spiral-Vegetable-Slicer-Veggie/dp/B00IIVRB3W?ie=UTF8&amp;*Version*=1&amp;*entries*=0
There's something called a Vegetti that is a smaller spiralizer (the size of a peeler). I have the bigger spiralizer but i know people that swear by the vegetti. A peeler works too though. Just thought I'd share =)
http://www.amazon.com/Veggetti-Spiral-Vegetable-Slicer-Veggie/dp/B00IIVRB3W
IN our house we call it the Vagetty
Other than that Cauliflower is pretty workable in a lot of recipies - and baked Sweet Potato fries are pretty good - but still a starch.
Ok..idk if our description of cool is the same, BUT, I am obsessed with my VEGGETI! I just got one and I can't stop using it.
Got this spiral slicer, it’s amazing for zucchini noodles. Ontel Veggetti Spiral Vegetable Slicer, Makes Veggie Pasta https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IIVRB3W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_OUknDbX3RF2J2
A Vegetti is a lot cheaper and works very well. https://www.amazon.com/Veggetti-Spiral-Vegetable-Slicer-Veggie/dp/B00IIVRB3W
Easy one here...
Purchase a Veggetti spiral vegetable slicer or something like it and some zucchini's. Wash everything first then use the veggetti to make vegetable spaghetti basically. Just make sure you dry off the "Spaghetti" really well as it tends to hold lots of moisture in my experience. Then i honestly just drench mine with a meaty tomato sauce. Its sooo good and you dont even notice its not real spaghetti when its drenched in sauce.
The other thing my wife and I just experimented with this week was "Collard Green Enchiladas". Basically find a great enchilada recipe and sub out the flour wrap with some fresh whole collard green leaves. Again the key here is to keep things saucey and cheesy and you wont even really be able to tell your eating green vegetables.
Feel free to disagree but in my opinion it is an awful gadget for a home cook. Space consuming, hard to clean and not very much advantage compaired to other things.
I have this and it works perfectly for most vegetables (eggplants, zucchini...)
Found a place on ebay that sells Victorinox Swiss Army Knives with factory scales in custom colors. Got an Explorer Plus in Hunter Green. Could not be more pleased with it.
Also, for those of you that are trying to lose weight for the new year, buy a Veggetti IMMEDIATELY! This is the best $15 investment you can make in trying to cut carbs out of the diet, as it actually turns zucchini into delicious veggie pasta.
(A Ninja blender was also well worth the investment for me, but not all of you are living off of protein shakes at the moment, so it might be overkill.)
I do this! I use this one. You don't even have to cook the "noodles" if you don't mind them being crunchy. If you want them softer, you can boil them for a few minutes.
Get a Vagetti and Pesto sauce packets and make Zuchini/Squash noodles with pesto sauce & sauteed chicken.
You need this: http://www.amazon.com/Veggetti-Spiral-Vegetable-Slicer-Veggie/dp/B00IIVRB3W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426430684&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=vegetti
It slices up vegetables like noodles for a much healthier meal. You're a year younger, Pixel!
Also, Target price matches Amazon. So you can save about $3.50.
http://www.amazon.com/Veggetti-Spiral-Vegetable-Slicer-Veggie/dp/B00IIVRB3W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426583186&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=veggeti
I got this spiralizer from Amazon and it works great! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N1VN2CS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
> The mandolin was a bit of a pain, but not so much that I'll spring for a spiralizer.
I was also hesitant to buy a spiralizer. I used my mandolin for a long time. Now, I love my Veggetti. Only $12 on Amazon!
Get this one instead for $11: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IIVRB3W/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Vegetti is where it's at
I just got one the other day and I'm in love with it.
Do not... I repeat, not... make it look like this. At all.
http://www.amazon.com/Spiralizer-Vegetable-Shredder-Spaghetti-Vegetables/dp/B00KOWGZJE/
I got this one: https://www.amazon.com/Blade-Spiralizer-Vegetable-Spaghetti-Vegetables/dp/B00KOWGZJE/ref=sr_1_7?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1525267433&amp;sr=1-7&amp;keywords=spiralizer
More expensive, but zoodling is a super snap with it.
It’s a grapefruit sectioning tool
I use a little tool like this. It is pretty easy to use.
I bough this little sturdy handheld one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L0R9R38/ I definitely use this every week for food prep. Bought it a month ago.
I does requires one to crank it the veggies and that can be tiresome, but it does accept zucchini and cucumbers. I wanted badly, but could not convince husband, to buy the nicer hand crank ones (much less the electric fancy kind).
I have a spiralizer that I got off Amazon for $10. I've only gotten to use it once, but the stir fry zoodles were amazing! This is the one I bought.
Spiral Slicer Spiralizer Complete Bundle - Vegetable Cutter - Zucchini Pasta Noodle Spaghetti Maker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NEAO4S2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3zSvxbRTDMTGC
I use my handheld spiralizer every day, it's amazing! But I've heard the vegetti is harder to use... Id go with this one that I bought. A couple bucks cheaper and still great quality http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NEAO4S2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1462484333&amp;amp;sr=8-1&amp;amp;pi=SY200_QL40&amp;amp;keywords=spiralizer&amp;amp;dpPl=1&amp;amp;dpID=51jDgO%2BetkL&amp;amp;ref=plSrch
Edit: it also comes with a veggie peeler and a mechanism to clean it which is a pretty good deal.
Here's the one I bought. Less than $8.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NEAO4S2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I bought the Kitchen Active Spiralizer Spiral Slicer from Amazon. I use it for zucchini and squash, but make sure you drain the noodles as they contain a lot of moisture. Here is the link, it costs $10.50 https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Active-Spiralizer-Spiral-Slicer/dp/B00VO8T8CS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1485307297&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Kitchen+Active+Spiralizer+Spiral+Slicer%2C+Green
If you are in the US any chain store has them, you can even get it on Amazon for pretty cheap
>Tough to cut a round item flat.
I bought a similar item to this about 10 years ago, best $20-30 I've ever spent.
It allows you to slice everyting into rings, finely dice things, or slice potatoes into a french fry shape.
It's worth it of you are planning to dehydrate lots. I did a big batch of banana chips over the weekend and each one of them has come out with a perfect uniform size and they all dried at the same rate.
Did you pay more than $20 bucks? On sale today for < $16 It works great and yes, you are correct, paper thin vegetable slices are awesome; especially in wraps.
https://smile.amazon.com/Mandoline-Slicer-Blades-Vegetable-Stainless/dp/B013JL2SVU/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1524587738&amp;sr=1-2-spons&amp;keywords=mandoline+slicer&amp;psc=1
Do you have a price range you are aiming for?
Cooking stuff:
I looove my mandolin slicer!
A ceramic serrated slicer is the tits for cutting bread or tomato slices!
If you want to go crazy fancy, an immersion cooker is where it's at. We have the Joule Sous Vide and our meals are a million times more delicious. We've used it several times a week since we got it and we've had perfect results every time. Fish, chicken, turkey, burgers, pork loin and pork chops, steak and easy peasy creme brûlée!!! If there's one high end kitchen gadget I'd recommend for people who love to cook this would be :)
With a mandoline slicer something like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B013JL2SVU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1481143818&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=SX200_QL40&amp;keywords=mandoline+slicer&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41MqZ45zgQL&amp;ref=plSrch
I was just about to paste a link to the Benriner mandoline. Highly recommended.
In Bourdain’s book he recommends Idaho potatoes, specifically 70s or something like that, but I used russets and they came out great. I’d recommend getting peanut oil unless it’s just literally not available. You need something with a high smoke point since you will be bringing the temp up to 375 eventually. Peanut oil is also ideal because when you fry in it, what you fry doesn’t impart flavor to the oil, so you can filter and reuse the oil until its totally spent or expired. Personally, I have this one and have zero complaints. Id recommend a cut glove, though. The only thing to keep in mind is that thickness though. These fries were done at the thickest it can go, so if you want thicker, there may be another mandoline solution out there, but I’d cut by hand at that point.
Benriner Japanese Mandoline. Amazon Link
Grab yourself one of these http://www.amazon.com/Swissmar-Borner-V-1001-V-Slicer-Mandoline/dp/B0000632QE/
Makes it so easy!
For everyone that wants to make perfect slices/dices and rings, do yourself a favor and get one of these Swissmar Borner V- 1001 Slicers. You can do all of this in like 20 seconds.
These work surprisingly well.
Oh, I was referring to the small, personal apparatuses like: https://smile.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-Spiralizer-Counter-Mounted/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/
This is the correct answer. Serrations are are lovely thing for cutting tomatoes.
The Hutzler 571 banana slicer, Just read the review, this thing is amazing!
Them Banana Slicers! but I would love to be gifted this Fancy Little Item that is on my wishlist.
Some of the best Amazon reviews are about this product. http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/product-reviews/B0047E0EII/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_summary?ie=UTF8&amp;showViewpoints=1&amp;sortBy=byRankDescending
I always her people talk about cutting their hands. Buy a $9 plastic avocado slicer, it has a plastic knife edge (goodbye fear of hand disfigurement) and it is excellent for removing the core.
OXO Good Grips 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer, Green https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0088LR592/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.KsPAbKBG9V7X
Non-referral link : http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/