Guide to Salad Spinners: 11 of the Best Models

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For time saving convenience, a salad spinner is an essential kitchen gadget. Large or small, they effectively wash and dry berries, herbs, greens, lettuce, mushrooms, and much more for your dining pleasure. Still not convinced? Read on for all the convincing details and reviews of 11 of the best models for home use.

Meat Thermometers: Take the Guesswork Out of Cooking Protein

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Using a simple little gadget like a meat thermometer can prevent over or under-cooked meat, and eliminates guesswork altogether – making you look like a brilliant star in the kitchen! Simple to use, inexpensive, and small enough to store in a drawer, an accurate thermometer can deliver sumptuous, and perfectly cooked meats time after time.

Potage Parmentier (French Potato Leek Soup)

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Nothing says elegance like a bowlful of French-inspired potage parmentier, and this humble blend of aromatic veggies is as graceful as it gets. The soup starts with a harmonious melange of oniony leeks, creamy Yukon gold potatoes, and sweet carrots, and ends with a delicate dash of cream. Get the recipe now.

How to Use and Choose the Best Mezzaluna for Your Kitchen

How to Choose and Use the Best Mezzaluna for Your Kitchen | Foodal.com

A simple tool for mincing and chopping, the mezzaluna is convenient and fun to use. In no time, you can create mountains of minced herbs and prep everything you’ll need for your favorite chopped salad. Plus, it’s a great tool for bakers as well. Learn everything you need to know about how to use and choose a mezzaluna, with our favorite picks. Read more now on Foodal.

The 11 Best Slicing and Carving Knives for the Home or Pro Kitchen

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For some serious oohs and ahhs at your next dinner party, carve your roast or turkey at the table with a slicing knife designed for the task. You’ll love how the flexible blade creates smooth, made-to-suit portions just like a professional chef would. We’ve done the testing for you– get all the details now on Foodal.

Greek Stuffed Chicken Is an Easy and Impressive Weeknight Dinner

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Greek stuffed chicken is filled with a mixture of feta, olives, fresh herbs, lemon, and green onion. The baked poultry is juicy, tender, and so flavorful. Your family and friends don’t need to know how simple this meal is to make – it’s fancy enough to enjoy as a dinner party entree. Get the recipe now.

13 of the Best Vacuum Sealers to Preserve Food at Home

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Would you like to have a smart and easy way to extend the shelf life of fresh produce, deli items, frozen foods, and even dry goods? A good vacuum sealer can do all these things – which helps with your food budget too. Get all the details on what to look for and our recommendations on the top models right here.

Foodal’s In-Depth Guide to Top Rated Pressure Canners: 5 Great Brands Reviewed

Foodal's In-Depth Guide to Top Rated Pressure Canners

Preserving your garden’s harvest, or seasonal produce when it comes on sale, is just flat-out smart. A pantry full of jams and jellies, chutney and pickles for the year is economical, you get to control what goes into the foods you eat, and it’s fun to produce them as well. You can produce a variety of low-acid foods, including garden veggies, fish, poultry, game, and meat. And while they make look a little complicated, they actually have a simple design and are easy to use. Get the whole story now!

9 Best Petty and Kitchen Utility Knives for the Home or Pro Kitchen

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For hands-on convenience, the petty, or utility knife, performs a variety of cutting tasks with deft efficiency. Lightweight and agile, they can be used for hand-held work like peeling or carving garnishes, and they also perform well on the cutting board for chopping and slicing tasks. Read our detailed review here.

Satsuma Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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When it’s winter and satsumas are finally on sale, you must make this cake as a sweet tribute to the seasonal fruit. With cream cheese frosting and fluffy yellow cake, it has bursts of juicy orange in every bite. Learn how to make the recipe right now before the season is over.