Cooking your own meals is a great way to eat healthier and save money at the same time. The most common reason people say they don’t cook their own meals is the time and effort required. Thankfully, the home improvement and hardware experts at Krogen’s Do It Best in Boscobel, WI, are here to give their picks for the top kitchen accessories to make cooking more convenient.

• Top-Notch Knives: A high-quality knife doesn’t just last a long time; it also makes cooking faster and safer. Dull or low-quality knives are more likely to slip and cut fingers or hands, and won’t be able to chop as evenly, quickly, or cleanly. High-quality knives are one of the simplest and most effective ways to upgrade your kitchen accessories. 
• Food Processor: Chopping, dicing, and liquefying are some of the most labor-intensive aspects of food prep. With a food processor, they become a breeze. From diced chiles for soup to homemade hummus for the Superbowl party, cooking is a lot easier when you have a kitchen appliance to do all your slicing, dicing, and mashing.
• Auto-Chopper: This simple kitchen appliance allows you to chop vegetables with a single motion. It won’t crush them like a food processor, but allows for instant dicing or mincing to save you even more prep time.
• Garlic Smasher: Make your own garlic juice for sauces, soups, and dressings, or garlic paste to toss with spices and use as a meat, fish, or poultry rub. You could smash garlic any number of ways, but none will be as easy or effective as with a dedicated garlic smasher.

If you want to do more cooking, come shop kitchen accessories at Krogen’s Do It Best in Boscobel. They’re a one-stop shop for appliances, painting supplies, furniture, and more. Call now at (608) 375-4656 to speak to one of their friendly, knowledgeable staff members, or stop by their website to learn more about their stock.