Category — Prep Tools

Different peelers are designed to do different things. Some are designed for soft-skinned fruits and vegetables like kiwis and tomatoes, while others are meant for tougher produce like carrots and potatoes. A third option is the julienne peeler, used to create matchstick-like thin strips. With three different blades for three different uses, the Joseph Joseph 3-in-1 Design Rotary Peeler provides all of the above in one compact design. With a twist of the dial, the convenient peeler switches to the desired blade, and is appropriate for both righties and lefties. After use, it unclips from its protective case and is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

A little consistency in the morning isn’t too much to ask for. As we navigate our routine on autopilot, having things where and how we want them makes it much easier to get through the morning. It’s almost like getting extra sleep, uh, except without the actual sleeping in. While our brains might not have to work until we leave the house, our bodies certainly do.

The Chef’n Banana Slicer creates perfectly uniform banana slices, keeping your morning cereal exactly the way you expect it. Designed for kids and adults, the cutting tool produces five even slices with just a squeeze of the handle. Fingers are protected as the actual cutting is accomplished away from the grip. Now if they could just stock supermarket shelves with perfectly even bananas.

Kitchen counter space is always at a premium. Filled with appliances, countertops quickly go from being a center for useful gadgets to being messy mazes in which to work around. Even the simple everyday task of prep work can become hazardous in such circumstances. For those resigned to having cluttered countertops, having a little more space to work with is always appreciated.

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Pre-sliced cheese just doesn’t cut it; not when it’s this easy to cut your own. Featuring the ability to cut slices in four different thicknesses (up to a quarter-inch), the Cuisipro Adjustable Cheese Slicer makes quick work of block cheese. The simple 9-inch by 3-inch kitchen gadget adjusts with a turn of the knob, while the roller acts as a guide. With an ergonomic handle, the prep tool glides over cheese, providing ready-to-eat slices without the need to sacrifice quality.

Hamburgers do well with a little compression. Otherwise it’s just ground beef. Loosely jumbled together ground beef. That’s no way to eat a burger. One way to ensure those burgers stay together is to use a burger press, but usually that means eating a burger where thickness is dictated by the gadget. Not so with the Adjustable Burger Press.

Constructed of non-stick cast aluminum with a rosewood handle, the burger press is capable of making a patty for everyone. Adjustable for either quarter-pound or half-pound patties (along with my personal favorite, “etc.”), the hamburger you want is only a press away.

Making a homemade salad dressing is easy enough: just select some ingredients and shake it up. Except it is not so easy when all that oil and vinegar splashes to the floor due to improperly sealed containers. As much as cutting corners is a time-honored kitchen tradition, sometimes it just doesn’t make sense—especially when there are alternatives available.

The Heritage Mint Lock & Lock Small Sauce is a 17-ounce container designed for easy (and safe) salad and sauce making. Featuring a 4-hinge locking lid system that effectively prevents accidental spills, the dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe container makes it easy to whip up homemade salad dressings—even for the most enthusiastic of shakers.