Kitchen Tips
We're always hoping for a gorgeous dish when we're cooking for one. This area is here to give you some tips on what we use to ensure the best outcome for our recipes. Listed below are just a few suggestions on the appliances & cookware we prefer to use when cooking a one serve dish.
Please note we are not paid in any way for these suggestions, and there are other brands that have similar products which work perfectly as well. These just happen to be the ones we use & love because it makes our cooking, and cleaning up life much easier.
Braun Multiquick
Why we love it: It’s perfect for one serving sizes with lots of power. It has the stick blender, small food processor & a whisk. It's compact and easy to clean.
What we use it for: smoothies, dressings, bliss balls, cauliflower or other veggie rice, marinades, nut butters, nice creams, and probably so much more.
Where to get it: Most electrical appliance stores, department stores & kitchen shops.
Cusinart Mini-Prep Plus
Why we love it: It's a more affordable product than the above Multiquick, and more compact than a large food processor. Again, it’s perfect for one serving sizes and it’s compact and easy to clean.
What we use it for: dressings, bliss balls, cauliflower or other veggie rice, nice-creams, veggie chop & prep.
Where to get it: Most electrical appliance stores, department stores & kitchen shops.
Neoflam Amie 20cm Fry Pan
Why we love it: This is healthy cookware at its best, it's nonstick & 100% toxin free. They have a big range, but this is our favourite as it's perfect for one. Everything we cook in this comes out beautifully.
What we use it for: Anything you need a frypan for, plus it goes from stove top to oven.
Where to get it: Online through their website or some health food shops. Plus we have to mention this little one was only $39.95 when we purchased.
Zyliss Julienne Peeler
Why we love it: Because julienne veggies really do taste better than grated!
What we use it for: carrots, zucchini, beetroot....etc..
Where to get it: Most kitchen shops & some department stores & health food stores.
Microplane
Why we love it: Cooking life is easier with a microplane! We don't even use a garlic press anymore.
What we use it for: garlic, ginger, all fruit zesting, turmeric.
Where to get it: Some supermarkets, kitchen shops, department stores & health food stores.
Baccarat Everyday Spiraliser
Why we love it: Spiralised veggies are a great substitute for pasta, plus you get that extra veggie infusion into your diet that we all need.
What we use it for: spiralise zucchini, carrot, sweet potato, cucumber.... etc...
Where to get it: Some kitchen shops, department stores & health food stores.