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Do More with Less: 3 Kitchen Tools That Can Conquer Practically Any Recipe

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It seems like there’s always a new kitchen appliance or accessory coming out. Whether it claims you can make gooier brownies, poach eggs more easily, or quickly prepare ice cream at home, there’s a seemingly endless assortment of specialised kitchen tools. While many of these tools may work, if you’re strapped for space or just want to have a little less cluttering your benchtop, you might prefer investing in a range of versatile tools instead that can carry out several tasks. And, as most professional or at-home chefs will tell you, you can accomplish practically any recipe with only a few tools. Here are three benchtop appliances that are so versatile and effective, you’ll likely never need much else to make a delicious meal, dessert, or drink. High-Powered, Reliable Blender Did you know that you can use a blender for more than just your post-workout shakes? From smoothies and shakes to juices and cocktails, a good blender can help you make an endless variety of drinks. The ble...

Be the Envy of the Office with These Delicious Lunch Ideas

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In the modern workplace, you might find that people typically bring the same lunch every day, if they choose to not eat out during the break. If you want to mix it up a bit, you can skip the ordinary and put your culinary skills to the test with delicious lunch meals. All it requires is a little extra planning and prep, and you’ll thank yourself all week long. Here are a couple of recipes to try making ahead of time that are sure to impress your coworkers and are great reheated the next day for lunch. Homemade Chicken Nuggets While your coworkers might hit the drive-thru for their nuggets, you can make them easily at home, and they taste even better. You can chop chicken breasts into pieces, then mix the batter using your handy food processor , before frying them up in a saucepan or wok. It doesn’t take long to achieve that crisp, golden-brown crust. Make your own simple sauce for dipping, and you’ll have a savoury treat that is perfect for munching on at your desk on busy work...