Mandoline Slicers Transform Food Prep
If you are a fairly frequent cook and someone who strives to incorporate a variety of fruits and vegetables into your diet, you are going to want to add one of Williams Sonoma's mandoline slicers to your collection of chef's tools. Mandolines are one of those food prep tools that will instantly transform the way you cook. While some of the functions that mandolines perform could be accomplished with a well-equipped knife set, these specialized slicers will accomplish food prep tasks in a fraction of the time, creating slices and julienne cuts with a uniformity that even the most skilled cook would struggle to achieve with a chef's knife. In fact, it's safe to say that once you use a mandoline, you'll wonder how you ever cooked without one.
The Options
One of the biggest advantages offered by mandoline slicers is the fact that they greatly reduce your food prep time--particularly if you opt for a dishwasher-safe mandoline slicer. These versatile tools can transform a cucumber or potato into a pile of perfectly uniform slices of the exact thickness you desire in just a minute or two. Mandolines have plenty of practical applications--they can be used to make homemade fries and chips, to shred Brussels sprouts for slaws and salads and to thinly slice just about any vegetable for salads, pickling and more. For making a potato gratin or an apple and pear galette, there is no better kitchen tool to have at the ready. Williams Sonoma's collection of mandoline slicers includes a wide variety of styles--read on for more about a few of the available options.
- Slice and Dice Bundle - This set of kitchen tools includes everything you need to prepare a feast. The mandoline comes with two interchangeable blades that allow you to create straight, crinkle, fine and thick julienne cuts. In addition to the slicer, the set includes three peelers--a Y-shaped option for thick, tough skins, a serrated one for waxy, slippery skins and a straight peeler for thin-skinned produce.
- De Buyer Revolution Dicing Mandoline - The interchangeable blades on this top-quality French mandoline allow you to create perfect cubes as well as waffle cuts, rounds and three julienne widths. A specially designed pusher maximizes safety and provides a firm grip, keeping fingers a safe distance from the blade. Adjustable thickness allows for cuts from ultrafine to one centimeter in thickness.
- Microplane Adjustable V-Blade Mandoline Slicer - An adjustable dial on the back of this handheld prep tool allows you to adjust the surgical-grade stainless-steel blade to create cuts of varied widths. A reversible deck makes it possible to switch between slices and julienne cuts. The included hand guard secures produce and protects your fingers.
Wrap it Up
If you've selected a mandoline slicer off of a loved one's wedding registry and want to pair it with something more personal, Williams Sonoma has a variety of options. A favorite cookbook is always a thoughtful choice, and one with a lot of veggie-heavy recipes would be a great addition to the gift of a mandoline. If you're feeling particularly generous, pairing a slicer with an air fryer will make it possible for your gift recipient to make restaurant-quality chips and fries from scratch.