Think of the different tasks you have to do in the kitchen to prepare a particular meal. Chopping, dicing, slicing, grating…think about the time, effort, and tools it takes to do all of these tasks. Hmm! Even a simple meal that takes about 30 minutes can make you feel very tired.
Thankfully, we live in a time where there is a lot of multitasking to consider to make life easier. Everything from an Instant Pot to an air fryer toaster oven can help you get dinner on the table easily and quickly. When it comes to meal preparation, the award for most useful gadget goes to her one of the best food choppers.
While there are options on the market that simply slice and dice, there are also options that can perform nearly all of these prep tasks with one handy tool. And who do you think has such a gadget? Ree Drummond herself, of course! Her new and already bestselling Vintage Floral Food Slicer and Chopper not only handles eight different prep tasks in one, but it looks great, too. And it’s only $20!
You may be wondering what those eight tasks are. The set includes 3 chopping blades of different sizes and his 5 additional blades for slicing, julienne, grating and julienne, all made from durable stainless steel. This basically eliminates the need for a separate knife set, mandolin, and cheese grater all in one tool.
You can also hide your cutting board. To chop, simply place your vegetables or fruit on top of the blade insert of your choice, flip the lid over, and quickly press down. That one step is all it takes, and all the prep work you’ve completed is neatly stored in the storage container below. No more chasing after lost carrots that fly to the floor or painstakingly scooping each morsel into the pot.
And listen, we’ve all been in that situation before. Have you ever accidentally cut your finger with a knife or accidentally grated your knuckle? This gadget not only keeps your hands completely away from the chopping blade, but also provides a safety holder for you to grip when slicing or shredding. No more need for emergency bandaids.
It also doesn’t make sense that by reducing the amount of prep tools you use, you’ll have a lot less to clean. Everything in this set can be easily disassembled, making cleanup a breeze. But it’s even better. Everything in this set is stackable and fits neatly inside containers for easy (and safe!) storage.
In summary, one purchase reduces the need for additional gadgets and speeds up preparation. and In addition to the cleanup process, do you want to keep your hands safe while cooking? If that’s not a great way to spend $20, I don’t know what is. Of course, the Pioneer Woman collection also includes other handy dandy gadgets that make meal prep a breeze. Let’s take a look below.
Anne-Marie Mattila is the commercial editor for Pioneer Woman, covering a wide range of home, fashion and beauty products.