Wanna live your MasterChef dream? An all-in-one oven might be just what you need.
Do it right, and cooking can be really therapeutic. Do it wrong, however, and it can be a nightmare! Take it from us. One of the easiest ways to guarantee MasterChef-inspired success? Arm yourself with the right equipment. We don’t know about you, but an oven is always our right-hand man. And if you’re looking to save space in your kitchen, we’ve got the perfect thing for you. Set your sights on Smeg’s new Galileo range, which boasts multi-functional, high-tech ovens with all the latest and coolest features in the market. Here are our top picks:
1. Omnichef
Believe it or not, this oven is basically multiple appliances in one. In a time crunch to get dinner on the table by 7pm? Bust out the works by using three functions concurrently with the Multitech setting. Take it from us – you can steam, microwave, and grill at the same time to roast a chicken in less than half an hour. Your family will adore the final result: a scrumptious bird that’s golden brown on the outside and perfectly juicy on the inside.
Plus, you won’t need to constantly hover over the oven to toggle the functions. The Multistep setting allows you to key in sequential steps so that all the cooking gets done seamlessly in a jiffy. Craving a creamy plate of pasta? Add all your ingredients in (so you can be hands-off after) and you’ll enjoy your pasta bake in under 30 minutes. Simply set the steam function to start the cooking process, followed by the microwave to speed things up. End it off with the grill at maximum temperature for that deliciously cheesy crust.
Tip: you can even set the oven to use a low temperature for the first couple of minutes, then automatically adjust to a higher temperature later. Talk about foolproof cooking at its finest!
That’s not all: the oven is an all-in-one appliance which can barbecue, air fry, sous vide… you name it. The refractory stone add-on is really cool too. It absorbs heat to cook pizza, bread, cookies and more. The cherry on top is the 150 pre-set recipes for meat, pasta, fish and dessert thrown into the mix — just select the one you fancy, and voila! Dinner is served.
2. Steam ovens
We’ll admit: we love steam ovens. The SteamOne, a steam-assisted oven, is perfect for baking because it’ll keep your cakes moist on the inside. Even better, it has an 800ml tank that offers up to six hours of steaming. Meanwhile, the Steam100 wows with its versatility — it has functions such as barbecue, sous vide, stone cooking, and air frying. For kitchen newbies, the Steam100’s intuitive interface is really easy to use. It also helps you eat healthy – without compromising on flavour! – by offering full steam, fat-free cooking.
The best of the lot is the Steam100PRO. Just like the Steam100, it’s great for health buffs as you can get dinner ready without using a load of oil before putting your food in the oven. But it also has steam pulses at intervals to maintain humidity without drying out the food. (Expect a two litre tank and up to 13 hours of steaming!) Take your pick from a whopping ten steam functions, and use the multi-point probe to check the temperature of whatever you’re cooking (try three different points within the ingredients for guaranteed success).
3. SpeedwaveXL
The SpeedwaveXL is basically a jumbo microwave and oven in one, and comes with five cooking levels. It’s said to reduce prep time by up to 40%! The appliance comes with amazing new technologies – the Inverter tech promises energy saving benefits and noise reduction, while the Stirrer tech reduces the need for a turn-table and offers even heat distribution. There’s even a double chimney that reduces condensation!
In the mood for dessert? Use it to melt butter or chocolate for your baking needs, and you can even thaw ice cream that’s completely frozen for a well-deserved cheat day.
Don’t just take our word for it – make a trip down to Smeg’s first Southeast Asia experiential showroom at Marina One Show Gallery to try these life-saving ovens for yourself. Did we also mention that the sleek designs are great for compact kitchens? Shop away!
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This post is in partnership with Smeg.
