A Gadget For Every Course

Cool Kitchen Devices Simplify Dinner Parties

By Carma Stahnke

Does the thought of hosting a dinner party for six throw you into a state of panic? Maybe you’re unsure of your cocktail-making skills. Perhaps it’s been awhile since you made a pot of soup. No matter what course is causing you stress, these kitchen devices will help you every step of the way.

Your Own Personal Bartender When your guests arrive, you’ll want to offer them the perfect cocktail. Programmed to make over 2,000 different drinks, Barsys Automated Cocktail Maker operates via Bluetooth and an app, and is the size of a standard home espresso machine. Simply attach the spirits and mixers of your choice, choose a drink from the app’s menu and let Barsys handle the rest!

The Perfect Glass of Wine Whether you’re serving red, white or both, Everest Essentials’ 3-in-1 Wine Chiller Stick brings out the flavor and aroma of each glass. This handy gadget is an aerator, pourer and bottle chiller in one. Simply freeze the rod for 30 minutes, pour a sip or two from the bottle to make room, and insert. To use with reds, just don’t freeze the rod. Its no-drip, no-leak design means fewer accidents and less cleanup.

Simple But Savory Soup The idea of preparing soup can be intimidating, but the Soup and Smoothie Maker from Morphy Richards does much of the work for you. Simply chop the vegetables, meat and seasonings, load them into the device and choose “smooth” or “chunky.” You can make soup in as little as 21 minutes. To save yourself time on party day, you can also prepare it ahead of time and just reheat. A recipe book is included, and the jug-like design means fewer spills and no messy ladle.

Salad with Endless Possibilities Making salad can be a lot of work, but the Gourmia Salad Maker Set provides all the tools you need to wash, dry, chop, grate, serve and store. The 4.7-liter bowl’s rotating basket quickly dries lettuce and spinach. If you want to be creative, prepare vegetables, cheese and meat with the julienne slicers, graters and hand guard. The one thing this set does not do is make dressing, so you’ll have to prepare that separately.

Steamed Seafood and Vegetables What’s better than a device that cooks your entire entrée at once? The Granite Ware Seafood Steamer’s tiered design allows you to simultaneously prepare shellfish and vegetables to perfection. When ready to eat, simply pull out each tier and arrange the food on a platter. The handy faucet allows you to drain off the cooking liquid before cleaning or transporting. Easily Doable Dessert

Preparing some desserts can take more

time and effort than the entire meal

combined, but with Cuisinart’s ® Pure

Indulgence TM Ice Cream Maker, you can

serve a final course that everyone will love with relatively little effort. Simply add the ingredients, let the device do its magic and freeze. Serve with toppings on the side and let your guests create the perfect sundae.

Close with Coffee To end on just the right note, you’ll want to serve your guests their favorite hot beverage, but how can you be sure to please everyone? The Espressione Coffee Maker and Espresso Machine is like your own private coffee shop. Whether cappuccino, latte, macchiato, espresso or just plain coffee, the Espressione will satisfy the most particular tastes.

With the help of these devices, you’ll be able to face your event with confidence. To avoid any unexpected complications, be sure to give each product a test run ahead of time. Then prepare to relax and enjoy the party!