How to Cook in a Hotel Without Kitchen
Tom Schierlitz
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Colander
Drain hot pasta and rinse veggies in the super-durable All-Clad stainless colander. This five-quart model is just the right size.
$60-$80, williams-sonoma.com
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Cutting Boards
Get a wooden one for veggies because wood is easier on knives, but for raw meats, buy a plastic board that you can put in the dishwasher. Tru Bamboo (at left) makes thick, beautiful boards, while plastic options by OXO fold up for easy storage.
$6-$130, target.com;
$15-$20, oxo.com
Tom Schierlitz
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Kitchen Shears
For trimming fat, snipping herbs, and every other quick cutting task, pick up a pair of Silvermark Kitchen Shears. They work for both righties and southpaws, and the pull-apart, dishwasher-safe, stainless-steel blades make clean-up a cinch.
$10, silvermk.com
Tom Schierlitz
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Shredder
Not just for cheese, a grater can perform a host of feats--like shredding ginger to liven up your Pad Thai. The OXO box cheese grater has four settings (from large to superfine) and a soft handle and nonslip ring around its base. An ingenious storage container with measurement markers keeps shredded bits off the floor.
$15, oxo.com
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Vegetable Peeler
Use a cheap, rusty peeler and there will be blood. The Kyocera Perfect Peeler rotates into several positions and features a nonslip handle and an ultra-sharp, rustproof ceramic blade. Another skin-saving option is the Pampered Chef Vegetable Peeler--slide it onto your index finger for an easy peeling experience that won't strain your wrist.
$18, kyoceraadvancedceramics.com;
$6.50, pamperedchef.com
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Wooden Gear
Wood won't scratch the nonstick cookware you just blew big bucks on or tear up delicate foods. Mario Batali's Italian Kitchen by Copco offers easy-to-handle utensils. Snag small and large spoons, plus a mallet to tenderize lean meat so it'll melt in your mouth like fattier cuts.
$4-$7, amazon.com
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Nylon/Rubber Tools
99-cent-store models seem OK--until the plastic melts into your ragu. Anolon utensils are strong yet gentle on your pans. Get a solid spoon for stirring, a slotted spoon for serving and skimming, and a ladle for soups. Then grab a spatula, tongs, and a basting brush from OXO Good Grips.
$10 each, anolon.com;
$5-$15, oxo.com
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Oil Sprayer
One of the simplest ways to reduce fat is to spritz rather than pour. The Misto olive oil sprayer looks chic next to your stove and delivers just enough of the slick stuff.
$10-$15, misto.com
Tom Schierlitz
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Meat Thermometer
Stop slashing and poking your steak to see if it's done--there are prettier (and easier) ways to do the job. The Bonjour instant readout meat thermometer has an electronic menu; pick your cut and desired doneness, then stick it in--it will beep when the beef, chicken, or pork heats up to perfection.
$25, bonjourproducts.com
Tom Schierlitz
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Steamer
If you have a stand-alone steamer, you know the great job it does collecting dust and sucking up cabinet space. Instead, invest in the flexible silicone Chef'n SleekStor VeggiSteam. Set it atop a pot of boiling water and it will bend to fit perfectly inside.
$10, chefsresource.com
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Handheld Mixer
For treats that taste bakery-made, you need a mixing machine. Our mechanical arm of choice is the Hamilton Beach Classic Hand Mixer. With 290 watts of power and six speeds, it's comparable to more expensive models. And the snap-on storage case for the cord and beaters is a nice touch.
$35, hamiltonbeach.com
Tom Schierlitz
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Blender/Food Processor
Reclaim counter room with a combo model. The Cuisinart PowerBlend Duet has a kick-ass 500-watt motor that crushes ice for smoothies, purées raw ingredients into silky-smooth soups or sauces, and rocks slower-speed tasks like grinding meat or chopping nuts. A 56-ounce glass blender jar accommodates enough margaritas for a Cinco de Mayo fiesta.
$80, cuisinart.com
Tom Schierlitz
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Pots and Pans
Nonstick surfaces require less oil--cook with them and you save 120 calories, 14 grams of fat, and 10 minutes on the treadmill for every tablespoon of grease you skip. The Infinite Circulon 10-piece set is the first cookware that's both dishwasher-safe and hard-anodized (a process that makes aluminum scratch-resistant and nonstick). If the price seems steep, try the Farberware Affiniti 12-piece set. These workhorses are as elegant as they are tough.
$300, circulon.com;
$130, potsandpans.com
Tom Schierlitz
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Baking Sheets
For everything from cookies to Shake 'n' Bake. Get a small for midweek quickies and a large for party snacks. Suregrip silicon handles on Anolon Bakeware keep the goods from hitting the floor when Fido trips you up.
$12-$25, anolon.com
Tom Schierlitz
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Mixing Bowls
Pretty enough to pass as decor, the Martha Stewart Collection Melamine set includes six stackable bowls ranging from 10 ounces to six quarts. They're dishwasher-safe and, unless you run over them with a Hummer, totally unbreakable.
$30, macys.com
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Casserole Dishes
They come in all sizes, but smaller ones discourage monstrous portions. This 1.5-quart lime color-bomb by Le Creuset heats evenly and goes straight from the oven to the table. Corningware makes a slightly less glam 2-quart model in ruby red, blue, white, and black.
$15-$90, chefscatalog.com;
$20, corningware.com
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Knives
Must haves: an all-purpose santoku (chef's knife); a serrated knife, for bread and tomatoes; a utility knife, for precision jobs; and a paring knife, for fruit. The Kyocera Advanced Ceramics Revolution Series santoku knife (pictured here) is feather-light and razor-sharp. Chefs on a tighter budget should check out rust-averse Chicago Cutlery Kyoto knives.
$80, kyoceraadvancedceramics.com;
$15-$30, chicagocutlery.com
How to Cook in a Hotel Without Kitchen
Source: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/g19900177/healthy-eating-cooking-gear/
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