OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Food Mill For Purees,Silver

Our tomato garden was particularly bountiful this year.However, that would usually mean hours of tedious work by the kitchen sink to skin, core, and seed those buckets of tomatoes to make sauces and soups. I had purchased an expensive food mill a few years ago from Williams-Sonoma, but it performed so poorly that I took it back. This year I did some research and decided to try the OXO Good Grips food mill, and it works like a charm. Those tomatoes were all pureed in no time, and clean-up was a breeze.I haven't tried milling other foods yet, but I bet this would be great for applesauce, too.A few important tips:Cook the tomatoes in boiling water 1 - 2 minutes to loosen the skins, and cut any large tomatoes into chunks before you mill them.Make sure the sieve disc at the bottom of the food bowl is inserted so that the peak is pointed upward, or it won't work.As you rotate the handle to crush the tomatoes, occasionally do some backwards turns to redistribute the tomatoes.Work in batches so you don't overfull the food bowl, and rinse out any debris from seeds and skins between each batch.Use a spatula to scrape any thick juices that cling to the underside.For anyone interested, here's a great, easy recipe for Chicken Parmesan Soup that you can make with a pound of tomatoes:Heat 2 Tb olive oil in large soup pot over medium heat.Add 2 cups chopped onion and 1 tsp salt, and cook 8 minutes to soften.Add 1 Tb minced garlic and ½ tsp red pepper flakes, and cook 1 minute.Add 6 cups Swanson’s chicken broth.Add 1 lb pureed tomatoes and 2 Tb tomato paste.Add 2 tsp chopped fresh oregano and 1 Tb chopped fresh basil.Cover pot, and simmer 10 minutes, then puree the soup with an immersion blender.Add 1 lb boneless chicken cut into bite size pieces.Add 8 oz spiral pasta, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until chicken and pasta are cooked.Off heat, stir in ½ cup grated Parmesan until melted.Stir in 4 Tb chopped fresh basil.Season to taste with salt & pepper, and add a little sugar, if needed.Bon appetit!

The OXO Good Grips Food Mill is a reliable kitchen tool for making smooth sauces, soups, and purees. Its stainless steel bowl feels sturdy, and the non-slip handles make it comfortable to use, even for longer tasks. The turning mechanism is smooth, and the interchangeable discs allow for different levels of texture, giving versatility for a variety of recipes.It’s especially useful for homemade mashed potatoes, tomato sauce, or baby food, producing consistent results without the need for electricity. The food mill comes apart easily for cleaning, and most parts are dishwasher-safe, which saves time after cooking. While it does take some manual effort compared to electric appliances, the results are worth it for those who prefer control and simplicity.Pros: It delivers smooth, consistent results, includes interchangeable discs for texture options, and is easy to clean and handle.Cons: It requires manual effort, it’s bulkier than some kitchen tools, and it’s slower than using an electric processor.A durable and practical food mill that gives home cooks more control over their recipes. It’s a dependable tool for anyone who enjoys making homemade soups, sauces, or purees.

This is my first food mill so I wanted a trusted brand. OXO was that brand 😊It was easy to assemble, easy to operate and easy to clean. I would recommend and worth spending a little more then getting an off brand. Oh and it worked great over my big pot and my small pot.

While I can see that this OXO Good Grips food mill would be perfect for canning and making baby food, I'm a very infrequent canner and my kids are well past the baby food stage. But its value as a kitchen tool doesn't end there.What I love about it is the ability to make pureed soups of various consistencies. One of my family's favorite soups is made of butternut squash, carmelized onions, granny smith apples, and gingerroot. Wonderful stuff. But after roasting the squash, onions, and apples, I always needed to wait and let it cool down first and then run it through my food processor. It worked, but if I was in a hurry, having to wait for the cool-down was a pain. Now after roasting the veggies/apples, I can immediately scoop them into the food mill and grind/puree it to the texture I want. Plus no more peeling the apples!Besides soups, I've also made homemade applesauce and other fruit blend sauces for dessert toppings. I use the medium or coarsest disc and leave the fruit unpeeled.A few nice details of this food mill:- It can handle hot contents- It comes with three different grating discs which are easy to change out- The folding legs are rubberized so that the mill doesn't slide around when you balance it on the edges of a bowl or pan- A sliding release button allows the crank/handle assembly to be removed easily for cleaning and changing of the disc- All of the moving parts disassemble for easy cleaning- The handle has a silicone coating to make it comfortable in your handThe recipe for another favorite soup using the food mill is below. This Tomato Basil Soup is wonderful when tomatoes and fresh basil are in season.4 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, washed/dried and halved lengthwise1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons good olive oil1 tablespoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper2 yellow onions, chopped8 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 (28-ounce) canned plum tomatoes, with juice4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves1 quart chicken or vegetable stockPreheat the oven to 375 degrees(F). Toss the tomatoes with 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the tomatoes in a single layer on baking sheets and roast for 45-60 minutes.In an large dutch oven, saute the onions and garlic with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the butter, and red pepper flakes over medium heat for 10-12 minute. Add the canned tomatoes, basil, thyme, and chicken stock. Add the oven-roasted tomatoes, including the liquid on the baking sheet. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes. With a food mill balanced over another pan, pass everything through using the coarsest blade/grater. Reheat if necessary and taste for seasoning adjustment and serve with several fresh homemade croutons on top.

Love, love, love this product! My only regret is not buying it before I tried out a version that attaches to an electric stand mixer.Very easy to assemble, because their instructions were very clear, with accompanying photos!Clean up is a breeze too!