Inspector Gadget

"Celebrate Chinese New Year with the help of these clever kitchen gadgets" "Dreams about the future are always filled with gadgets," says astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. So if you're looking for a gadget to make your life that little bit easier, our new feature will showcase some of the top tech that you will find useful in your future new home. From steam cleaners to living room speakers and everything in between, we’ll have it covered. This issue we focus on gadgets to use in your kitchen that will help you cook up a storm. Go gadget go!

Lakeland Digital Compact Air Fryer, £69.99, Lakeland Love fried food but hate the number of calories per portion? Lakeland's digital compact air fryer has simple digital controls for no-fuss use and only requires just one teaspoon of oil, making it an ultra-healthy way to cook. This compact gadget is perfect for smaller kitchen spaces and ideal for cooking for one or two people. Whether it’s cooking perfect sweet potato fries, seasoned wedges, scampi or even juicy chicken legs, this fryer has it covered. It can also cook frozen foods without added oil and can even bake! With Chinese New Year on the horizon why not create authentic chicken dishes such as crispy sesame chicken?

Masha Electric Potato Masher, £45.99, Lakeland This spudtacular, easy-to-use electric potato masher is amazingly adaptable. Not only is it great for potatoes, but it can also mash up other food items, and is quick and easy to clean. This Chinese New Year why not experiment and create Lao Nai Yang Yu (Chinese spicy mash potatoes). It is also brilliant for hummus, guacamole and baby food, requiring little effort, making this gadget a must-have kitchen accessory, whatever kind of food you’re preparing. Check out our Star prize on page 7 to nd out how you can win one!

Waitrose Chinese Takeaway bag for two, £10 Say “Xin nian kuai le!” and celebrate this Chinese New Year the easy way with a yummy selection of some of the nation’s favourite Chinese dishes. The box includes egg fried rice, chicken chow mein, beef in black bean sauce, sweet and chicken chow mein, beef in black bean sauce, sweet and sour chicken and four crispy vegetable spring rolls. This takeaway bag is the perfect way to enjoy the Chinese New Year with some great quality food for you and that special someone.

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Lakeland 3.5L Slow Cooker, £32.99, Lakeland

Slow and steady wins the race. Slow cookers have become ever more popular in our kitchens. This super-convenient and straightforward to use slow cooker has three heat settings and a stylish glass lid so you can easily check the progress of your cooking. This gadget is ideal for feeding a family or batch cooking to stock the freezer up with a number of quick and easy meals from tasty casseroles, tender meats, wholesome beans or delicious vegetables. It’s the perfect size for small families and includes a hob- and oven-safe cooking pot.

Prue’s World Stainless Steel Dumpling Press & Cutter, £6.99, Lakeland There is dumpling you should know... Prue Leith’s stunning range at Lakeland includes this stainless steel dumpling press. Perfect to help you prepare authentic dim sum and gyozas at home. If you want to recreate the Chinese delights of fried and steamed dumplings in your own kitchen, this cutter with ridged edges will give you that professional nish to impress any dinner guest.

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