kitchen-Essentials

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What are the top 3 kitchen tools or gadgets every home cook should have, and why?

Must have a set of sharp durable knives, spatulas, tongs in order to make the most basic recipes successful It’s better to have a few well-made, versatile tools than a lot of cheap, flimsy gadgets. For example, invest in a solid chef’s knife rather than a full but low-quality knife set.

What’s a common mistake people make when buying kitchen equipment, and how can they avoid it?

Buying items, you don’t need and will hardly ever use for basic recipes is a waste of money and a waste of cherished kitchen space. decide on the meals you and your family love and have the correct tools and utensils needed to create the dish

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Basic Utensils:
Chef’s Knife – Versatile for chopping, slicing, and dicing.
Paring Knife – For peeling and precise cutting.
Serrated Knife – Great for bread and delicate produce.
Cutting Boards – Preferably one for produce and one for raw meat.
Measuring Cups and Spoons – For accurate measurements.
Mixing Bowls – Different sizes for mixing and prepping.
Colander/Strainer – For draining pasta and rinsing vegetables.
Vegetable Peeler – For peeling fruits and vegetables.
Kitchen Shears – Multi-purpose, for herbs, poultry, and packaging.
Cooking Tools:
Wooden Spoons – Gentle on cookware and versatile.
Silicone Spatula – For mixing, scraping, and flipping.
Whisk – For blending, whipping, and emulsifying.
Tongs – Handy for grilling, tossing, and serving.
Ladle – For serving soups, stews, and sauces.
Slotted Spoon – Drains liquids while serving.
Fish Turner/Spatula – Thin and flexible for flipping delicate foods.
Grater/Zester – For cheese, citrus, and spices.
Can Opener – Manual or electric.
Skillet/Frying Pan – Non-stick or stainless steel.
Small skillet: 6 inches
Medium skillet: 8 inches
Large skillet: 10 inches
Extra-large skillet: 12 inches
Saucepan – For sauces, soups, and boiling.
Stockpot – For soups, stews, and pasta.
Dutch Oven – Great for braising, roasting, and stews.
Baking Dishes – Glass or ceramic for casseroles and roasting.
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Basic Utensils:

• Chef’s Knife – Versatile for chopping, slicing, and dicing.
• Paring Knife – For peeling and precise cutting.
• Serrated Knife – Great for bread and delicate produce.
• Cutting Boards – Preferably one for produce and one for raw meat.
• Measuring Cups and Spoons – For accurate measurements.
• Mixing Bowls – Different sizes for mixing and prepping.
• Colander/Strainer – For draining pasta and rinsing vegetables.
• Vegetable Peeler – For peeling fruits and vegetables.
• Kitchen Shears – Multi-purpose, for herbs, poultry, and packaging.

Cooking Tools:

• Wooden Spoons – Gentle on cookware and versatile.
• Silicone Spatula – For mixing, scraping, and flipping.
• Whisk – For blending, whipping, and emulsifying.
• Tongs – Handy for grilling, tossing, and serving.
• Ladle – For serving soups, stews, and sauces.
• Slotted Spoon – Drains liquids while serving.
• Fish Turner/Spatula – Thin and flexible for flipping delicate foods.
• Grater/Zester – For cheese, citrus, and spices.
• Can Opener – Manual or electric.

Cookware

• Skillet/Frying Pan – Non-stick or stainless steel.
• Saucepan – For sauces, soups, and boiling.
• Stockpot – For soups, stews, and pasta.
• Dutch Oven – Great for braising, roasting, and stews.
• Baking Dishes – Glass or ceramic for casseroles and roasting.

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If you could only give one piece of advice to someone setting up their first kitchen, what would it be?

Start with organizing all of your tools so they are easy to grab once you start your meal prep. Make sure most of these items are close to the stove, have several of each item with different sizes to make your cooking go smooth and without frustration.

We will teach you much more on kitchen flow once we see your kitchen!

Beyond the basics, what’s one ‘luxury’ kitchen item that’s actually worth the investment?

Durable well-made cookware is another essential that some people view as a luxury BUT that initial somewhat pricey investment in high quality cookware is a complete gamechanger in the kitchen. high quality cookware is needed for even heat distribution for cooking. also gives you an easy peasy cleanup. And guess what? That expensive skillet you invested in will last you for years as long as you properly take care of it!

Essential Cookware

At minimum, have a non-stick skillet, a stainless steel or cast-iron skillet, a saucepan, and a baking sheet. These can handle most cooking techniques.

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