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Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer
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The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
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As mums, we are always looking for ways to whip up delicious food for our families. 

Which is why we are thrilled to announce the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer product review.

With Philips’ unique TurboStar rapid air technology, you can fry food using minimal oil and prepare delicious and evenly cooked dishes. There’s no need for preheating and with the new compact design you can still cook a large amount of food.

Key features of the Philips Vivo TurboStar Airfryer …

F400076808-FIL-global-001 Rapid air technology for healthier fryingThe unique technology of the Airfryer enables you to fry, bake, roast and grill, the tastiest snacks and meals with less fat than a conventional fryer, by using little or no oil! Philips Airfryer with TurboStar rapid air technology also creates less smell than conventional fryers. It’s easy to clean, safe and economical for your daily use.
F400076810-FIL-global-001 50% more evenly fried food2The innovative Philips TurboStar rapid air technology swirls the hot air rapidly through the whole basket. This results in more homogenous heat distribution and therefore 50% more evenly fried food. There is no need for turning- even when food is piled up. In addition, powerful direct heat from above quickly crisps the food.
Airfryer_Quick Clean Basket_170x96 QuickClean basketWith the Philips Airfryer QuickClean basket which includes a removable non-stick mesh, cleaning becomes easier and faster. The removable non-stick coated drawer and the food basket are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. The Philips Airfryer with TurboStar technology saves you and your home from the smell of fried oil compared to a regular fryer.
F400076828-FIL-global-001 Large 0.8 kg capacity, 20% more compact3The new Airfryer has been designed with compactness in mind (20% smaller) while still enabling to cook large amount of food (800 gr). With its reduced size it blends in perfectly onto the kitchen counter-top and serves delicious meals for the whole family. Its thoughtful size enables every day usage and a world of possibilities.
F400076815-FIL-global-001 Over 200 recipes in app and free recipe book includedThe Philips Airfryer app is free and filled with delicious recipes and easy to follow step-by-step cooking instructions. Get inspired with quick, healthy snacks or meals for special occasions.
F400076829-FIL-global-001 Universal removable handle – easily exchange accessoriesPhilips’ new universal removable handle helps you to mix and match the right cooking accessory and achieve the best results for your key dishes- every day. Additionally it allows for compacter storage after use.

Click here to find out more about the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer. 

(1) Compared to fresh fries prepared in a conventional Philips fryer (2) Measured vs Airfryer without TurboStar with frozen fries, evaluated on browning and doneness (3) Versus Philips Viva Collection Airfryer, total capacity can fit 800g of fries.

With the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer, you can fry, grill, roast and even bake …

Here are just a few delicious recipes you can create with the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer:

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Roasted Asian Chicken Wings
Fries
Fries
Ratatouille
Ratatouille

 

 

 

See the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer in action …

The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer product review.

103318a5In the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer product review, we asked mums to trial and review the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer by cooking several snacks, meals and desserts in the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer.

Applications to participate in the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer product review have now closed. If you weren’t selected this time, don’t be discouraged. If you’re not already a member and would like to receive new review invitations, you can join Mouths of Mums here.

 

 

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Published 10th September 2016

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  • HONESTLY, IT'S FOR FABULOUS FOR BEGINNERS TO EXPERTS

    I’m not a great cook! But the TurboStar has helped me to cook Chicken, Meatballs, Sausages, Chips, Frittatas, Rice Pudding, Steak, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Lamb Rack, Cakes. I have cooked all these and more. Some things I cook from scratch and others like Yum Cha, Chicken Nuggets, Fish Fillets etc. I just pick up from the supermarket. It does the best Steak (even from frozen) I’ve ever cooked because it seals the outside all at once and retains the juices. I couldn’t live without it!

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • Delicious wedges

    I was about to send my husband to the shops to get some hot chips and I remembered the air fryer! We haven’t tried wedges or chips in it yet and it definitely didn’t disappoint! I coated the potato in some spicy seasoning and put them in a bowl with about a tablespoon of olive oil. It took about 30 mins to make them crispy. They were amazing!

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • Try to make Lava Cake from Philips App

    I mainly use my Airfryer to cook frozen chips, but this time, I tried to bake with it! I’ve read some reviews about baking, I was little bit worried first. I don’t have some accessories yet, and I couldn’t find any cake pan which fit in the Airfryer in my kitchen. I had look Philips App, and I decided to try Lava Cake with using my ramekins.
    I completely followed the recipes. I had all ingredients in my kitchen, and the method is very easy as well. I divided the cake mixture to 4 ramekins, but I tried only 1 at first. The recipe says the cooking time is 5 minutes. I thought it’s too short, but followed it. After 5 minutes, open the Airfryer… it looks cooked! I scoop it, the top is baked well, and gooey inside! Maybe little bit sweet for me, but I liked it!
    But I wanted to stock in freezer rest of cakes for having as lunch/morning tea later, so I set for 12 minutes for rest of 3 cakes. I think 10 minutes might be enough because it was little bit dry, but it’s like normal chocolate cake:)
    I’m not sure it will bake like oven if I use whole tin, but I think it works in small cups.

    We totally love Airfryer, especially cooking frozen food. Easy to use, no mess, and importantly, we can cut off oil intake.
    Thanks again for giving me an opportunity to test the Airfryer!!

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • Comparing with the Philips XL Airfryer

    I was asked to review the new Philips TurboStar Airfryer, as I have previously used the older model Philips XL Airfryer. The XL has been around for around 2 years now, and while it has a larger capacity, there have been people that have been reporting excessive smoke, and a few problems with the coating of the insert. So how does the TurboStar model compare? Well, both have their advantages to be honest. What I like about the XL model in particular, is the digital display, which means I can see from across the kitchen just how long something has left to cook. The Turbostar in comparison has a dial setting, which you really have to walk up to to see. The XL has push button controls on the digital display, and particulary for the temperature setting, that is quite easy to set at the correct temperature. The TurboStar again has a dial to set the temperature. As many things are cooked at 180 or 200, and not many things at very low temps, I think that the temperature settings on the dial could be more spread out to give greater accuracy in selecting temperature. The capacity of the XL is probably more useful for my family of 5. Sure the Turbostar can cook enough chips for example, in one go, for the whole family. But something like chicken pieces needs more juggling to get everything cooked. The draw mechanism is also different between the two. The basket of the XL sits in the insert and the insert slides in on runners, where as the Turbostar has a basket that actually clips into the insert and the whole piece is slide into place. This means that for example, to give the contents of the basket a shake throughout cooking, who are actually shaking the whole basket and insert together, or you have to unclip the basket. As the insert is not on runners, you do need a bit of cleared bench space to put it down (whereas with the XL, the insert could sit there like an open drawer). Now to the coatings and cleaning. The coating on the insert of the Turbostar is far better than that on the XL. Very easy to clean, and seems quite resistant to scratching. The wire mesh of the basket is easily unclipped for easier cleaning as well. I am looking forward to being able to buy the grill pan attachment, as the grill pan for the XL was never available to purchase in Australia.
    So in conclusion, truely my dream airfryer would be a combination of the two machines. I would like the capacity of the XL, the digital display, temperature and time setting could be by dials just with a bit more spacing between measures, but I really like being able to see the time remaining from across the room. I love the easy clean features of the TurboStar, and think that in the long run, there will be less reported problems with smoking etc than with the XL model.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • Mini Pizzas!

    I needed to whip up something quickly for my 2 year old for dinner tonight.. I had some bakers delight pizza dough, cut it into 4, topped with some pasta sauce, ham, olives, sundried tomato, pineapple, capsicum and grated cheese. 7 mins in the Airfryer and it was done! He absolutely loved it and we ended up having the same. So quick and easy this Airfryer is amazing!!

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • reheat leftover food

    This time, I used Philips Airfryer to reheat my leftover chicken for lunch. I thought I cooked these chicken in Airfryer the day before, but I needed to cook lots, so I gave up and cooked in the oven. ( I think I need to buy double layer rack if I cook lots)
    I placed baking paper in the basket, (then I don’t need to wash basket later!lol) put the chicken, and set 140c for 20min. It’s quicker to reheat in the microwave, but crumbs are getting soggy. It may take same length to reheat in the oven, but I need to preheat the oven first.
    The chicken in Airfryer is just like as reheat in the oven. Still crunchy outside, and reheat & still juicy inside, but I could save time cuz I don’t need to preheat!
    Airfryer is good for not only cooking, but also reheat leftover foods!

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • Salmon Fillets

    I decided to give one of my favourite meals a go in my new Philips Airfryer and I wasn’t disappointed!! I coated the salmon in soy sauce and sesame seeds and popped it in the Airfryer for 10 mins. So easy and so healthy it cooked perfectly! I was worried it may be dry but it was so lovely and juicy it just fell apart! The next best part about it was the cleanup, just put the basket in the dishwasher!

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • crispy outside, juicy inside

    This time, I cooked frozen buffalo chicken wings in the Philips Airfryer for quick lunch.
    The instruction of the packet suggest to use oven, but when we followed the instruction and used oven, it wasn’t successful. It was cooked inside, but not crunchy outside. My husband likes crunchy and crispy outside, so we usually cooked it with deep fryer. But yes, after cooking buffalo chicken wings in deep fryer, the oil is getting dirty, and getting too oily!
    I put some chicken wings in the basket, and set 180c for 15 minutes. While cooking the chicken, the white smoke (not stinky smoke, just like steam) came from the back! After the beep sound, open the bascket… wow! it looked it was cooked in the deep fryer. It looked crunchy outside and still sizzling.
    It cooked perfection! Hot and juicy inside, and crispy outside. My husband said it should cook 5 more minutes because he likes really crunchy, but it was enough for me.
    No mess, don’t need to worry about changing oil. And I was surprised some fat (oil) come from chicken!
    Thanks again for choosing me to try the wonderful products. Now it sits on the bench every day!

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • RESTAURANT QUALITY FOOD, AT HOME!!

    My cooking skills are still developing, added to this my husband is actually an extremely fussy eater! When you combine the two it can actually be quite challenging…

    Within the first week of cooking using the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer I received the greatest compliment my husband has ever given me over something I’ve made – “This is restaurant quality food” he said!! The chicken was cooked so perfectly and the spices had infused straight through the meat. It was truly delicious and something which neither of us would have expected to be enjoying in the comfort of our own home

    ✔️ the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer
    cooks food faster

    ✔️ the results are tastier

    ✔️ the cleanup is easier than anything else I own

    Added to this, you are provided with FREE HEALTHY RECIPES via an AWESOME app!! You are given a shopping list, step by step preparation guide and the entire process is just incredibly easy to follow

    Food is something we enjoy everyday of our lives, the preparation process, and the end result needs to be enjoyable and something which you look forward rather than viewing as a chore. The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer takes an everyday task and not only makes it more enjoyable but you get better, quicker, HEALTHIER results- and it even saves you time cleaning up

    The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer makes every single meal a tastier one which you actually look forward to preparing!!

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • No oil, but still crispy

    I tried to cook chips (from frozen) for snack with my Airfryer for the very first time. I put the frozen chips in the basket, set 180c for 15 minutes. I opened once in the middle of cooking time, shake a little bit, and back in Airfryer. After the beep sound like microwave, the chips was perfectly cooked. Crispy outside and still soft inside. My husband was surprised it as well! We usually use deep fryer. It looks cooked in a deep fryer, but we don’t need to clean around the machine and don’t need to change oil anymore! It’s more easier to cook chips for kids as well.
    But the basket goes very hot, so I wonder where to put the basket on…
    And I also thought it’s more convenient if it has a “cancel” button.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • Every day use.

    This Philips airfyer is a very versatile machine, which almost has daily use in our household. Great for cooking oven food – like sausage rolls and pies, fatty food – like chips. And for reheating food. It is quick, convenient and food tastes amazing out of it. I love that we are eating healthier. I can not live with this machine anymore. Doesn’t take much space on the bench or in the cupboard. OTehr attachments are a bit expensive though.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • Daily Use!

    I am so in love with my air fryer. Someone in this house uses it on a daily basis. We are so used to it now, we wonder what we ever did before it. It is so small (easy to pack away), energy efficient, quick to heat up and cook food – or just warm up food. I love that food is healthier using it, and that they taste restaurant quality.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • The best thing in my kitchen

    I was not one of the people chosen to review this airfryer, but I actually won it one month from the members rewards. It has changed my life. You can cook so much in it. We use it for everything. Quicker and better than the oven, food tastes amazing – like you’re eating out. The only downfall is how pricey any attachments you want to buy are. And it’s a little bit annoying to clean. But I would thoroughly recommend it.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • Quick, convenient (lazy) without the guilt

    I love the airfryer and that you can cook just about anything that you would in an oven or deep fryer in less time and without adding a thing! Meat comes out moist and not dry as I find it does in the oven, and frozen chips taste naughty even though they’re cooked without adding any oil. Would definitely recommend, especially to busy mums. I even cook party pies for the kids and puff pastry triangles in it.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • HONESTLY, IT'S FOR FABULOUS FOR BEGINNERS TO EXPERTS

    I’m not a great cook! But the TurboStar has helped me to cook Chicken, Meatballs, Sausages, Chips, Frittatas, Rice Pudding, Steak, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Lamb Rack, Cakes. I have cooked all these and more. Some things I cook from scratch and others like Yum Cha, Chicken Nuggets, Fish Fillets etc. I just pick up from the supermarket. It does the best Steak (even from frozen) I’ve ever cooked because it seals the outside all at once and retains the juices. I couldn’t live without it!

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • the Holy Grail of Kitchen Appliances

    My mother in law introduced me to this beauty, fries up anything and you can feel free to enjoy without a guilty conscience. Im a pretty good cook, but sometimes being time poor is my downfall. Great that I can fallback on this beauty. ps. where have you been all of my life?! There is one thing I dislike though and I use the aid of my husband when it comes to cleaning this beauty as it can be beastly, the oil seeps down the bottom and can have quite a yucky grease smell.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • Only one thing what I concern

    So, I love this Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer so far, but I have only one thing what I concern about. It’s easy to clean the basket or handle, but there’s little gap on top and back which the air come out. I often clean there with paper towel or vacuum cleaner, but it’s very narrow and I can see there’s some dust which I can’t get rid of. I wish it couldn’t catch fire or have trouble later.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • quick & easy lunch = Airfryer

    Our Airfryer doesn’t take rest at all. We cook chips, chicken balls, squid ring, buffalo chicken wings, spring rolls, chicken tenders… anything we used to use deep fryer before. Airfryer is really easy to use, easy to clean, save cooking time, and safe to use. I surprise the result all the time. Never let me down.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • Airfryer

    I think this is great so must faster then the oven. Cooks everything evenly I cooked crumbed chicken in mine and it was not dry it was great!!! I love mine!

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • Great product

    I would definitely recommend this product and the food comes out delicious.
    It is great for emergencies and it is quick and easy. The food comes out crisp and juicy and ever so tasty. This is easy for the whole family to use and use don’t have to use any fat in it so a healthier choice.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • Great

    Dont knw where have i been without it… making dinners easier and less messy… all recipies with puff pastery are a complete treat… completely minimised the use of oven after having it… luv luv luv u need to have one if dont… of course a bit pricey but worth it if ur unteresred in a healthier lifestyle plus if you are fedup of takeaways or dining out… i just marinate and freeze everything… and then its just the matter of putting in and food in served…

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • still on the bench!

    Since I received Philips Viva TurboStar AIrfryer couple months ago, It’s still sit on the bench in our kitchen. We used to use deep fryer to make frozen chips, wedges, nuggets, spling rolls or chicken wings, but it totally replaced to using Airfryer. I don’t need to change dirty oil anymore, more safety, and more healthier. Cooking time is the same or shorter, but Airfryer doesn’t need to preheat. The food turn crispy and looks golden brown all the time. We love Airfryer and truly recommend if you use deep fryer a lot!

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • Amazing for specific food only

    I bought my husband the turbo airfryer for Christmas and we have struggled a little with it. Firstly we tried making our own zucchini and sweet potato fries but they never crisped up (thick and thin) and were always soggy. Then we tried frozen pre cut sweet potato chips and they turned out fantastically, and so did battered fish.
    We have managed to cook chicken breasts well as well but only if they are battered rather than plain.
    We have done a lot of research and there doesn’t seem to be many recipes to accommodate other foods as of yet.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    to others?
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    is suitable for lots
    of recipes
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    helps me cook in a
    more healthy way
    The Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
    saves me time & is
    easy to use

  • So much better then I thought

    When I saw this, I though “oh yeah, yet another kitchen gadget to push to the back of the cupboard.” I have been pleasantly surprised by how often I use it. It’s so easy to use with a massive range of recipes to cook in it. It’s fast and so do healthy. The whole family enjoyed the meals I cook with this. A fantastic addition to my kitchen

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Viva
    TurboStar Airfryer
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Article Buon Appetito! A Busy Mum’s Guide To Memorable, Simple Summer Entertaining

Buon Appetito! A Busy Mum’s Guide To Memorable, Simple Summer Entertaining

I fondly remember slow, summer afternoons with family and friends gathered around a table of delicious finger-food during my childhood – the adults chatting and laughing, the kids pretending they understood the jokes. My parents had continued their Mediterranean traditions long after settling in Australia – and the simple joy of an effortlessly elegant gathering was one of my favourites.

What I don’t remember is my parents ever being stressed about the gatherings. It all just seemed to ‘come together’. Ah, how times have changed!

There’s something about the Italian style of entertaining that’s still so alluring in our fast-paced family lives. The idea of La Dolce Vita: a sweet life surrounded by family, friends, food and minimal fuss. Which is why we’ve enlisted the help of the entertaining experts at Sandhurst to share easy tips for elegant, memorable summer get-togethers.

We also asked our community of mums to share their tried and true, easy summer entertaining ideas, and we can’t wait to share them with you!

Euro-Inspired Entertaining

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Before we dive into the delicious world of sumptuous, simple summer entertaining, it helps to know a little about the inspiration behind our guide. And that’s the concept of Italian entertaining – where time is taken to lovingly grow ingredients, before enjoying them with those you love.

Established in 1988, Sandhurst was born from the time-honoured traditions of generations of the family behind the brand – a proud Italian Australian family passionate about quality produce sourced from world’s best growers.

At the helm of Sandhurst are brothers Mimmo and Ray Lubrano, who live and breathe the impeccable ingredients that become the centrepiece of so many gatherings in Australian family homes.

“Tradition is what we stand for. We’re custodians of Italian values,” explained Mimmo. “When we go to Italy we see it in our grandparents, our parents came from Italy in the 50s. The tradition is a set of values: honesty, teamwork, participation, family – all the things you would associate with Italian family are the values.”

And it’s these beautiful values that make summer gatherings in Australia an extension of the European table.

Easy Summer Entertaining Starts With … Time Saving Secrets!

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A sweet summer of entertaining doesn’t need to be stressful. In fact, it shouldn’t be. It’s a chance to spend time with loved ones. To press pause on life and make memories. And it can be simple! So here are some really easy tips for making your home the place where everyone wants to gather this summer.

Create An Entertaining Kit

Whether it’s pre-planned or you’ve had friends or family drop-in, having a few things ready to go immediately melts away any stress. Here are some things to include in a summer entertaining kit:

  • A red table cloth: It instantly says festive!
  • Some platters and serving dishes
  • Candles
  • Some quality antipasto ingredients that simply need to be decanted and enjoyed!

Many Hands Make Light Work

As mums, we tend to be our own worst enemy when it comes to delegating tasks. But remember, a summer of entertaining is about creating memories – not perfection. So let the kids help, and accept offers from your guests who’d like to bring something along to share.

“It can be overwhelming, so just delegate, and prepare. I do one dish prep per day and pop them in the freezer. Then they just need to be heated up. Let the kids do the decorating for you – plus keeps them busy!” – MoM Member Kirsty

Decorate With Happiness

There’s no need to pull out your finest crystal to pull off an elegant get together. Take a look around your home and garden to see what will bring your table to life. A bowl of lemons is a gorgeous addition, as is a bunch of gum leaves. Keep it simple and understated.

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Finger Food For The Win

Nothing says simple summer elegance more than a charcuterie board (or three!). When my friends and our families get together, it’s our go-to – every family is asked to ‘bring a board’. Some do savoury and some sweet, so we’re covered for a long afternoon of catching up.

“Food wise, I keep it simple by doing cold deli meats, cheeses, fresh fruits and veggies.” – MoM Member

But just because boards are easy to put together, doesn’t mean they can’t ooze elegance. And that comes down to including quality ingredients. Choosing Sandhurst products is the easiest way to guarantee the highest quality ends up on your table. We love the premise behind the brand: from our family to yours – it invokes that nostalgic feeling of shared stories, history, gatherings and family.

How To Put Together A Charcuterie Board 

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There are no right or wrong ways to create a charcuterie board, but to ensure a balance of textures and flavours try to include:

La Dolce Vita!

A summer of sophisticated entertaining doesn’t have to be hours and hours of work. We don’t want it to be! By grabbing some beautiful ingredients to fill your pantry next time you’re shopping, you’ll know that at a moment’s notice you’ll have everything you need for a Euro-inspired gathering. No fuss, but plenty of substance and style!

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Ready to host your own summer gathering? Choose Sandhurst’s quality produce and look for the red lid.

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  • Looked so good I couldn’t wait – Dove in off the end of my bread baton and swirled around in a couple of cheesy dips only to finish up at the Sandhurst stackers and sun-dried olives, who needs a Holiday when there is one in the kitchen, I can take any day.

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  • I have been buying Sandhurst Kalamata Olives, Sandhurst Semi-Dried Tomatoes, Sandhurst Baby Capers, Sandhurst Sicilian Green Olives for years as our kitchen staple adding that extra flavours to our dishes. I buy Sandhurst products for Gift Baskets as presents for family and friends and they love this idea as I add a chopping board and a knife and crackers and cheese for a celebration of flavours.

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  • Great ideas for entertaining guests and love that brand I buy it all the time

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  • i buy this for family they love the brand and the taste of sandhurst and the different flavors and range to choose from and i find it great value for money, i re-use the jars when im done with for small items in the house.

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  • I have been a purchaser of Sandhurst goods ever since they first appeared on supermarket shelves and still buy it to this day. The Sandhurst brand is the best without a doubt. This year I have not been able to find the Sandhurst cheese stuffed baby capsicums anywhere. I have tried to get on the Sandhurst site, but no luck with what they make. Help – these are such a wonderful addition to a salad.

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  • Fantastic Article

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  • I Love a good charcuterie board. I Love all the different options all on the one board. I love to do a chocolate board when we have guests over, it’s a fun way to do dessert after dinner. The kids love seeing everything layed out so they can pick and choose.

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  • This is great for the grandchildren they love them as they use them as finger food and make up their own meal and use plenty of ingredients including meat and cheese on the dips and crackers. We keep it simple with the Sandhurst’s products as it is a meal in every jar and the kids love them.

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  • This looks like the perfect relaxed way to have a picnic! I am loving the idea of this! Just bring along lots of fillings and plenty of cheeses and breads and of course a little alcohol and you’re all set. This sounds like the perfect way to catch up with friends!

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  • I hate being taken to a third party page to enter comps.

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  • Certainly most welcome for summer, and would be wonderful for the festive season. I can see this platter on the table Christmas Eve, when we get together with our neighbours.

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  • Love the look of the olive on creamy fetta

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  • This is timely and helpful, thanks – I aspire to entertain more and tips to make it less stressful are very welcome.

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  • Charcuterie boards are the absolute best! We do these so often in the warmer months because there’s something for the whole family. People pick and choose what they like and there’s no complaints because there’s so many different options to choose from, everyone is happy. It’s such a simple stressful way to make dinner.

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  • I absolutely adore finger food and this style of feeding people when we have family and friends at our home; or when we go out for a picnic, bbq or get together. These types of food are so easy to source and to buy and to prepare and to happily eat.

    • Yes I agree, finger foods are easy and yummie ! And you can assemble a healthy enough plate (certainly when you add salads, cheeses, nuts, fruits, boiled eggs, olives and rustic breads) that it can certainly can replace a meal (either lunch or dinner). Everyone happy and no hours of preparation in the kitchen :)

      • Also; the other bonus is less mess to clean up when cutlery is not needed. Finger food is the best for laid back and relaxed get togethers. There is always such a clam and relaxed feel to a finger food meal without the need for any fancy and stuffy table settings.

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  • The simplest way to entertain.

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  • I love the looks of different finger foods. I don’t think it is hard to put something together and I had many afternoons hanging out with many mums and all the children at the Cul the sac we then lived. At times I had 8 mums coming with over 40 kids. Many sweet memories indeed

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  • Love the visuals of the chatcuterie board

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  • Looking forward to summer catch ups! Its always the best time to just chill

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  • I love the go to guide for how to arrange a board! Mine never look aesthetic so I am going to try this!

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