Whether you've been making homemade creations for years or just started cooking during the COVID-19 lockdown, amateurs and professional chefs alike are picking up new tools and appliances. I love playing. While some are certainly more convenient than others, there are also some kitchen gadgets that every vegan literally needs. Not only will your weeknight meal cost more, but some ingredients will last longer.
That said, we've listed some of our favorites below.
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slow cooker
If you appreciate getting big returns without putting in a lot of effort, you may want to consider getting a slow cooker. There's nothing better than blindly throwing various types of chopped vegetables, vegetable stock, maybe coconut milk, and a ton of spices into the slow cooker before heading out to work, then returning to your fragrant apartment with several days worth of food. There's nothing great about it. If you want to reuse vegetable scraps, you can make a great vegetable stock in just a few hours.
JC Penney's 6-Qt. A stainless steel slow cooker ($19.99) is inexpensive and will likely last for years. You should strongly consider purchasing one before the weather really cools down and soup season officially begins.
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vegetable crisping bin
If you're vegan, you'll probably buy a fair amount of produce each week. You shouldn't buy more than you can eat, but keeping your vegetables crunchier will help your salads, stews, and roasts taste just as good as ever. Amazon's Produce Saver Refrigerator Organizer Bin ($23.99) will help you keep your vegetables in good condition and organize your fridge accordingly. Each purchase comes with three 10.6 x 5.9 x 5.9 inch trash cans.
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high quality strainer
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wok
Even if you don't mean to look like that. best chef For contestants, having a wok on hand is very convenient for making all sorts of dishes, including stir-fries, rice dishes, and noodle dishes. Amazon's Kenmore Hammond Flat Bottom Carbon Steel Wok ($27.39) is very affordable and made with non-toxic materials. Additionally, the non-stick interior is heat resistant up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
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immersion blender
Again, we're obsessed with soup season, so an immersion blender is sure to come in handy this fall. The Vitamix Immersion Blender ($149.95) makes blending soups super easy because you can plug it directly into your slow cooker instead of pouring hot soup into a traditional blender. You can also make sauces and pastes. Needless to say, it helps on so many levels.
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zester
Fresh lemon zest and ginger both easily brighten up any dish, making the OXO Goodgrip Etched Zester and Grater ($9.99) from Amazon a must-have. No matter what you make, it's basically guaranteed to be useful.
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food processor
Whether you're whipping up a bowl of hummus, whipping up piping hot potato pancakes or whipping up mouth-watering vegan pesto, a food processor can do it all. Bed Bath & Beyond's Cuisinart 14-Cup Custom Food Processor ($221.99) may be a little pricey, but it's definitely worth it if you're investing in advancing your newfound hobby.
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Verve Culture Tortilla Press Kit
Whether you're making tacos or quesadillas, there's nothing better than a homemade tortilla press. Verve Culture's Tortilla Press Kit ($48) lets you make authentic, delicious tortillas without much time or effort. Trust me, your dinner guests will be impressed.
