7 Kitchen Tools that Will Cut Your Cooking Time in Half

Jul 8

Do you avoid cooking because of the prep time? Avoid no more. Here is the list of kitchen tools I use to speed up the cooking process. In many cases, the total time will decrease by 50 percent. Cook away, Chef!

INSTANT POT

Personal Trainer Wisdom: The Instant Pot is a crock pot with pressure cooker attributes. Like a Crock Pot, you can throw various ingredients into the pot and cook with less work. The big difference: The Instant Pot only takes a fraction of the cooking time. Your 8-hour Crock Pot will turn into a 20-minute pressure-cooked phenomenon. Either method will save you time from constantly stirring the stoveside. You may also use the Instant Pot to sautee onions and garlic before cooking your stew, soup, or chili (which also saves cleanup time - fewer dishes).

ADJUSTABLE MANDOLINE SLICER

Personal Trainer Wisdom: Cutting with a knife is so prehistoric! This Adjustable Mandoline slicer has 18 different cuts for shredding, slicing, and creating wavy and waffle cuts without using separate attachments. Perfecting your slice and adding more shape to your life will save time!

APPLE SLICER

Personal Trainer Wisdom: With this apple slicer, you can core and section fruits in one swift motion (12 wedges simultaneously). Less mess and time. “But it only saves you 30-60 seconds, Michael,” you say. Tell that to my screaming 3-year-old son, Preston...

SALAD SPINNER

Personal Trainer Wisdom: This salad spinner lets you rinse and dry your veggies quickly and efficiently. It has a locking lid, and you can drain the water while the top is still on. I also use it to evenly coat a dressing or citrus onto my veggies. Essentially, you’re spinning away the excess while coating each piece of nutritarian goodness. Perfection!

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IMMERSION HAND BLENDER

Personal Trainer Wisdom: I typically avoided recipes that required pureeing because of the food processor cleanup. With the immersion Hand Blender, you can quickly and easily puree a soup in the same pot you cooked in. It’s lightweight and a quick wash compared to the many parts of the food processor or blender.

HERB AND KALE STRIPPING COMB

Personal Trainer Wisdom: This Herb and Kale Stripping Comb makes pulling the stems off herbs and kale quick and easy. A flat side also helps gather the herbs from the cutting board.

VEGETABLE AND ONION CHOPPER

Personal Trainer Wisdom: Many of my training clients will avoid cooking because of the preparation (especially the chopping). Although you need to slice an apple, onion, or green pepper in half or thirds, this vegetable and onion chopper will make the remainder of your chop a breeze. Bonus: no more tears (thanks, onions). Place the thick slices under the stainless steel blades and press down. Easy to dump into your dish and easy to clean.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: MICHAEL MOODY, PERSONAL TRAINER

As an author, a personal trainer in Denver, and podcast host, Michael Moody has helped personal training clients achieve new fitness heights and incredible weight loss transformations since 2005. He also produces the wellness podcast "The Elements of Being" and has been featured on NBC, WGN Radio, and PBS.

Michael offers personal training to Denver residents who want to meet at the 2460 W 26th Ave studio….or in their homes throughout LoHi (80206), LoDo (80202), RiNo (80216), Washington Park (80209), Cherry Creek (80206, 80209, 80243, 80246, 80231), and Highlands (80202, 80211, 80212). Michael also offers experiences with a personal trainer in Jefferson Park (80211) and Sloan's Lake (80204, 80212).

If you’re looking for a personal trainer who can curate a sustainable (and adaptable) routine based on your needs and wants, Michael is the experienced practitioner you’ve been looking for. Try personal training for a month…your body will thank you!