10 Must-Have kitchen Items

August 08,2013 From: ABC sources

  • Kitchens are perhaps one of the most used spaces in the average family home. We cook there, we eat there and every social gathering inevitably ends up crowded around the kitchen island. So when it comes to sprucing up the look and feel of your culinary haven, why not consider swapping out a few key accessories?

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    Of course, it's good to have a well-stocked kitchen, and the greater the variety of cooking utensils you have, the more you'll be able to do. But sometimes it's easy to overlook the essentials -- those classic cooking tools that make it possible to prepare our food. Without most of them, it'd be difficult or even near-impossible to make a lot of everyday foods. Read on to learn about 10 of the most important tools a cook should have in the kitchen.

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    1. Pots & pans: a stainless steel frying pan for cooking eggs, a saucepan with a lid for cooking grains, vegetables, and sauces, and a cast-iron skillet for everything else. 
    \r\n2. Knives and sharpening stone- Good well made knives are among the most important items in any kitchen. Dull knives are very dangerous. A set with a good sharpening steel and holding block can be very expensive but the investment is well worth it. Good knives can last many years.
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    \r\n4. Food storage containers: chances are you're making some meals in bulk for lunch or dinner the next day, especially if you're on a budget. I made the switch from plastic to glass, and use a combination of rectangular glass nesting containers and old food jars. 
    \r\n5. Utensils- In this category are spatulas, slotted spoons, ladles, whisks, colanders and the like. These items can be purchased in sets with their own holder for twenty to thirty dollars. Colanders and strainers may not be included in these sets but are available very inexpensively on their own.
    \r\n6. Serving Dishes-These are always nice to have for company or a special meal and need not be pricey they can be purchased just about anywhere including dollar stores and garage sales. Be sure to clean them well before the first use. If you don't use them often you may want to wash them before serving food with them.
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    \r\n8.A food Processor or Blender- Although this can be pricey opt for something mid- priced and mid-sized. Food Processors are a great time saver and are very versatile. They can be used to make sauces, dressings, and countless other things.
    \r\n9. Toaster oven: it's the first appliance I bought, and it's great for cooking and reheating meals, especially when you're cooking for one.
    \r\n10. French press: a morning cup of coffee is very necessary in my apartment!

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    Do you agree with this list? Is there something you would trade out? Share your essentials in the comments below!




    by: Nate

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