Gadgets

Every now and again, I look for something that’s not necessarily essential but is a real time-saver. I keep this list updated with the latest “gadgets” that I find particularly useful in my kitchen, and I recommend them for yours!

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Winco
Dough Docker

Why you might want a Dough Docker

  • Making pizza and crackers
  • Can be used to tenderize meats
  • Heck, it’s fun to use
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OXO Good Grips
Salad Spinner

Why you might want an OXO Salad Spinner

  • It’s more economical than buying pre-washed salad
  • It can be used to spin-dry other foods
  • It’s versatile: de-fat homemade croutons
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Round
Biscuit Cutter Set

Why you might want a Round Biscuit Cutter Set

  • You always need to cut out something in dough
  • Making crostini rounds
  • Forming hamburgers or canapés
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Garlic Press
and Peeler

Why you might want a Garlic Press and Peeler

  • You’ll need one to do the other
  • Peeling garlic is easy with the silicone peeler
  • You’ll need to press garlic for many dishes
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Mini Baguette
Baking Pan

Why you might want a Mini Baguette Baking Pan

  • Makes perfect dinner-sized loaves
  • Super easy cleanup
  • Comes with a perfect recipe for this size

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Vegetable Slicer
and Spiralizer

Why you might want a Vegetable Slicer and Spiralizer

  • Works like a champ
  • Spiralize zucchini to spice up pasta
  • Pays for itself after 4 produce trips
  • Quick cleanup
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16x12x1 Tray for the Breville BOV900BSS Smart Oven

Why you might this big tray for Breville’s largest Smart Oven

  • This fits the LARGE BREVILLE countertop oven perfectly
  • VERY hard to find the right size for these ovens
  • Lets you use every inch of the BOV900BSS cavity
  • Stainless steel cleans up in a snap
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Rada Tomato
Slicing Knife

Why you might want a Rada Tomato Slicing Knife

  • It effortlessly slices through tomatoes
  • Small blade for precise slices
  • Simple clean-up (not dishwasher safe, though)
Jamie Oliver 15×10 Non-Stick Baking Tray

Why you need these baking trays

  • They fit the BIG Breville (BOV900…) nicely
  • They’re heavy and well-made
  • They’re non-stick
  • They’re a really good deal