Which kitchen gadgets do you use on a regular basis?

Question

Are there any small kitchen appliances or gadgets that you use constantly? Are there some that you hardly ever use?

For me, I use my garlic press at least four times per week. I also use my wine opener quite a bit. :-D lol.
I love my 4-sided grater, but I don't use it all that often.
:-(

Wow. I should stop by you guys' places sometime! LOL. Sounds like you are all well-versed in the kitchen. Jacob V- I hardly use my microwave anymore either. I don't even keep it plugged in. I use it for storage. LOL.

Answer 1

I use my bread maker, food processor(s), toaster oven and soy milk maker quite often. I use the bread maker to knead the seitan dough.

I would be lost without my pepper mills. I use them four to five times per meal.

I have an electric can opener - what a joke - I use the hand cranked one always.

Anyone want to purchase an electric can opener?

Answer 2

I'm with you on the garlic press. I don't know what I'd do without that gadget. I have a hand chopper, that I often use for nuts for small things, and for chopping rosemary, that I love. I'll use a little electric chopper for larger amounts. I use the electric chopper also for grinding bread crumbs. I make my own "stuffing mix" with whole wheat bread and keep extra stored. I used that to grind for bread crumbs. My good Henckle knives (I'd rather use a good knife than a food processor, but I guess those wouldn't be considered gadgets. A good peeler is always at hand. I have an Oxi-grip can opener... 3-4 turns and done! I LOVE that gadget and wouldn't use an electric can opener... this gadget is easier. Ohhhh... forgot a very important gadget... my rotary cheese grater.... love, love, love it!!

Answer 3

Cutting Board, Knives, Salt and Pepper Shakers, Wooden Spoons, Spatulas, Food Processor, Toaster, Kitchen Aid Mixer, Microwave...these I use all of the time!
I don't use my Crock Pot, Grater, Mandolin that often.

Answer 4

I HAVE A TOASTER i love whole grain bagels but i cant ever have a toaster more than a couple of months before they stop working what a pain ,, soo i always use my microwave oven . tea kettle i haven't used in years i just boil water and add my herbal tea mmmm---- well---- i work nights so even drinking hot beverages is limited now, i don't drink so i don't need a corkscrew . .. i don't drink coffee so i dont need a coffee pot or brewer.. ,, wellll -----i have simple tastes so i dont have lavish kitchen appliances . . . i miss my toaster though i just get tired of wasting money . on a luxery item that keeps breaking down sure wish their was one reliable these days , ,, bro mj

Answer 5

I have a weird looking thing that opens all my bottles and jars. It has two handles and all different size "holes" with teeth. I very seldom use my grater, I always seem to get my knuckles. I have an electric grater now.

Answer 6

My mixer with the shredder attachment, the food processor, my trusty santoku knife, the ricer, the deep fryer, my tortilla press, the rasp grater,the stick blender, the spice (coffee) grinder, and the salad shaker with the daisy-wheel and cap.

What I rarely use is the sausage maker, pasta maker, ice cream maker, and waffle iron.

Answer 7

Use: Tongs, veg peeler, spatula, wooden spoon, kitchen scissors, pepper mill, hand greater for Parmesan cheese...Yeah I like my garlic press too.

Don't use: Funnel, steel, wire sieve, salad spinner, cast iron grill/griddle, cookie sheets, muffin tins.

Answer 8

You name it I use it as a man who loves to cook it it a blast to make whatever, whenever! It's the mess I hate so the least seen items in my kitchen is the sink lol....

Answer 9

The tiny little chopper i have i use it more than 4 times a week I would say....
do not use the orange peeler from tupper ware often.lol

Answer 10

I have a smoothie maker which i make alot of breakfast drinks every morning..and i use my omelet maker,my toaster,and my george foreman grill.. my microwave is on the back burner!!!don't hardly use ..