Tool
Can opener
Opens cans smoothly and safely.
What it is and why it matters
A manual can opener opens canned tomatoes, beans, broth and other pantry staples. A smooth-edge opener cuts around the side so the lid has no sharp edge. It's a small tool that a lot of everyday recipes need.
Used in 49 Simmerbee recipes: needed in 49, nice to have in 0.
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Recipes that need it (49)
dinner (31)
- Cheesy Beef and Rice Stuffed Peppers
- Chicken Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce
- Classic Beef and Bean Chili
- Classic Meat Sauce Lasagna
- Classic Pasta e Fagioli
- Classic Vegetable Minestrone
- Creamy Chickpea Coconut Curry with Spinach
- Creamy Tomato Soup
- Creamy White Chicken Chili
- Creole-Style Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
- Hearty Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili
- Jack-o'-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
- Lemony Vegetable Lentil Soup
- Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Feta
- New England Clam Chowder
- One-Pot Chicken Cacciatore
- Oven-Braised Holiday Brisket with Onions
- Pressure Cooker Butter Chicken
- Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
- Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
- Smoky Black Bean Burgers
- Smoky Vegan Black Bean Soup
- Steamed Mussels in Coconut Curry Broth
- Thai-Inspired Red Curry with Chicken
- Thai-Inspired Red Curry with Shrimp and Sweet Potato
- Three-Cheese Baked Ziti
- Tomato and Fennel Seafood Stew
- Vegan Black Bean and Rice Stuffed Peppers
- Vegan Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup
- Weeknight Chicken Tikka Masala
- Weeknight Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
lunch (4)
- Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas
- Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
- Ground Beef Taco Salad
- Sheet Pan Veggie Quesadillas for a Crowd
appetizers-snacks (7)
- Classic Seven-Layer Dip
- Extra-Smooth Classic Hummus
- Five-Minute Blender Salsa
- Hot Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- Slow-Cooker Chorizo Queso Dip
- Smooth Stovetop Queso Dip
breakfast-brunch (2)
desserts (4)
- Coconut Rice Pudding with Toasted Coconut
- Easy Chocolate Fudge
- No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream
- Silky Classic Pumpkin Pie
side-dishes (1)
Often used with it
8-inch chef's knifeLarge cutting boardMeasuring cups and spoonsWooden spoonsEnameled Dutch ovenColander