GRILL PAN This staple allows you to cook meats, chicken, fish, and vegetables quickly and without added oil. Used on high heat, the grill sears the juices in and gives food a delicious twist. And who doesn’t love the beautiful grill marks seared into the flesh, looking like a photo shoot for Gourmet magazine. Good ones start at $25 dollars, though you can go to $200 if you are so inclined.
NONSTICK PANS The technology behind these pans is getting better every day. And when they don’t peel or wear down — as they had a tendency to do in the old days — they are great at reducing or eliminating fat when cooking everything from eggs to grilled cheese to fish. There are also now nonstick soup pots, saucepans, omelet pans, and more.
STEAMER No muss, no fuss with the electric rice cooker. Rice and vegetables can all be easily prepared in thirty minutes or so. And the warmer function can keep rice at serving temperature for several hours. Many pots now have a steamer feature, allowing you to put a small amount of water in the pot, set in the steamer basket, add your choice of veggies, cover and set to cook.
KITCHEN SCALE Portion control is a key to executing recipes and losing weight. Some people can guess well, most others simply cannot. A small kitchen scale can take the guesswork out of portion control and also comes in handy for many baking recipes that list ounces instead of teaspoon or cup measurements. HEALTHY RECIPES AND INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
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