6 on your side Consumer confidence: kitchen gadgets to improve family recipes
(ABC 6 News) It’s no wonder people say the kitchen is the heart of a home…it’s where family traditions are passed down with every recipe.
Consumer Reports (CR) gives some advice on kitchen gadgets to improve these family recipes, making them healthier and easier!
Josselin Pérez enjoys spending time in the kitchen and cooking traditional El Salvadoran dishes with her family.
“As a family, I would love to preserve our grandmother’s recipes to keep our culture alive,” Pérez said.
Abuela de Josselin’s recipes are delicious, but she says they take a lot of time and effort! — Consumer Reports’ Althea Chang-Cook gives tips on top-rated home appliances that can help you!
“The way our grandmothers and abuelas cooked can seem a little intimidating — things like pressure cookers on the stove and frying in a big pot of oil,” Chang-Cook said. “But you can equip your kitchen with a few modern appliances to make cooking these recipes a little more convenient and even healthier.”
You can replace that big pot of oil with an air fryer.
“Air fryers use hot air and little or no oil, making them a healthier alternative to traditional frying,” Chang-Cook said.
An Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer, priced around $120, is one of the highest-rated models in CR’s tests, while the Cosori Lite is a smart CR buy for under $60.
Why not replace that scary pressure cooker with an electric multicooker?
“A multicooker can pressure cook, steam, simmer and much more! Imagine a beef stew cooked in a fraction of the time,” Chang-Cook said.
These multicookers from Instant Pot and Ninja are among the best brands recommended by CR.
Last but not least, a rice cooker! This can ensure that your rice or even quinoa is fluffy and perfectly cooked every time! Same taste as Abuela’s but with less time in the kitchen and more time with your family.
When using a new device, take the time to read the instructions carefully and understand all of these new settings. With a little practice, you’ll have a new way to prepare these family favorites!
