There’s more to cooking in the kitchen than just some appliances, pots, pans and prep utensils. BehindTheBuy.com brings us some new products to make the cooking process more efficient, which means less time, effort, and clean-up and more time enjoying the foods you cook!.
Bon-Home Culinary Heat Lamp
For the first time, home cooks can do what restauranteurs have done for decades. Bon Home’s Culinary Heat Lamp is the first heat lamp designed for everyday use in the home. This smart appliance features a ceramic heating element which eliminates bulb replacement and provides focused infrared heat for sealing in moisture and flavor. The heat lamp is ideal for keeping pizzas, grilled items, plated meals and appetizers at the perfect serving temperature. $100, www. bonhome.com
Michael Graves Over The Sink Collapsible/Extendable Strainer
This kitchen necessity allows you to easily strain/drain liquid over most standard kitchen sinks. The space saving design allows this strainer to easily collapse and store. Stylishly designed by renowned architect Michael Graves exclusively for Target. $18; www.target.com
RSVP Slip-On Spout
Prevent unfortunate messes and funnel liquids and dry ingredients right from your mixing bowl. This slip-on pour, from RSVP, spot clips and attaches onto a mixing bowl, pot or pan, and directs the flow of ingredients into whatever you choose, whether it’s a container, another mixing bowl, pan or even in the trash. The silicone construction makes it heat resistant up to 400°F, so you can use it with hot foods and liquids while cooking. $5; www.rsvp-intl.com/cookware.htm
The Sharper Image 4-In-1 Salad Spinner Mandolin Slicer
Use this 4-in-1 handy helper to spin, slice, serve and store veggies and cheeses. It not only sheds water from greens, but slices vegetables right into the bowl. The unique mandolin lid includes 3 interchangeable blades to slice or grate. The blades conveniently store in the lid when not in use. The spinner features an easy pump handle with quick stop button. A separate plastic lid is included for food storage. All parts fit into the 5-quart bowl for easy storage. Included are the bowl, spinner basket, spinner lid, mandolin lid with 3 blades and protective food holder storage lid. $30; www.bedbathandbeyond.com
iTouchless Trash Can with 3D Carbon Filter
This is the world’s first sensor trash can that has the 3D CFG deodorizer to eliminate unpleasant odors. The 3-dimensional filter design enables maximum exposure and absorption, and its motorized sensor activated lid prevents contamination from dirt and bacteria. It also saves water by not needing to wash hands as often during cooking. $100; www.itouchless.com
Oxo Good Grips Corn Stripper
Easily strip corn kernels off the cob. Half-cup capacity container collects approximately one cob. After stripping, just open the top to empty kernels, and the container separates for easy cleaning. Features stainless steel blades and soft, non-slip grips. Dishwasher safe. $13; www.oxo.com
Odor Absorbing Splatter Screen
Keep your stove and countertops neat and clean with this Farberware Odor Absorbing Splatter Screen. The innovative design absorbs odors, contains splatters and allows steam to escape. Cooking odors are absorbed and trapped inside an activated carbon filter that is sandwiched between two layers of mesh screen. Perfect to use when cooking fish, bacon, onions, garlic and other foods that can create strong odors and splatter grease. Handle folds for easy storage. Dishwasher safe. 13″ diameter.$15; www.bedbathandbeyond.com
Taylor Digital Measuring Cup and Scale
The best chefs know that great cooking requires measuring by weight, not volume. Enter the Digital Measuring Cup and Scale. An easy-to-read LCD screen has been integrated into the cup’s handle and displays the weight of its contents. Accurate to within an eighth of an ounce, the Digital Measuring Cup and Scale can easily switch between six different units of measurements. With only three buttons, it’s easy to operate, but still incredibly powerful. Use the tare function to weigh multiple ingredients without ever emptying the cup. Switch between flour, sugar, milk, water, and oil modes and the Digital Measuring Cup and Scale automatically converts the weight to volume. $35; www.taylorusa.com
Evrilholder Silicone Pot Clip.
These innovative silicone pot clips hold your cooking utensils on the rim of the pot so they’re always handy and won’t mess up your counter. They’re heat resistant to 500 degrees and have a unique slip resistant design that holds utensils firmly in place. Dishwasher safe. $4.50; www.evriholder.com
NewlineNY Cookbook Protector/Stand
The NewlineNY stainless steel cookbook stand helps you read recipes while you cook. Keep cookbooks open to right page and safe from splatters. The high quality, clear & easy to clean glass page protector keeps book or pages visible while preventing spills and splatters from damaging your valuable recipe that you’re exploring. This stand is designed to sit on your kitchen counter for easy reference while preparing & following the cooking instructions. This hands-free cookbook stand is also useful for holding reading materials on any project. Size: 10-in (25.6 cm) length x 6.1-in (15.5cm) Width x 8-in (20.1cm) height, will fit for most books, notes, magazines. The NewlineNY stainless steel cookbook stand not only provides convenience, but also reflects a clean & sleek look on your counter. Material: made of stainless steel with glass plate page protector. $36; www.newlineny.com