With the holidays on their way soon, many people
will be beefing up kitchens to handle the increased demand for ‘fit for
a king’ meals. Not being a professional Chef shouldn’t stop you from
being able to cook like one. But, you’ll need the right tools to create
those tantalizing dishes. Read on and find out the five tools that no
kitchen cook should be without.
Mixing Bowls
Make sure that you have a good, quality set of mixing bowls on hand
– the bigger the better! Many dishes need to be beaten, blended or
mixed. You’ll be glad you didn’t skimp on the mixing bowls when you
need to perform any of those tasks. Most professional chefs prefer to
use stainless steel mixing bowls. However, there are many quality
plastic sets available, like the ones made by OXO. But be aware that
plastic bowls can become hard to clean over time, especially if used
for heavy duty sauces, and may need to be replaced.
Pre-Seasoned Cookware
Cast iron skillets, pots and pans have long been a choice of the
pros. But, cast iron cookware can be a little daunting. Seasoning,
pre-seasoning, re-seasoning, cooking the seasonings in, oils to use,
etc. to ensure your skillet is ready, is a hassle many cooks would
rather not deal with. Now you don’t have to. You can buy cast iron
cookware galore – already seasoned – so that you have no fuss and still
get the same great benefits of those using simple cast iron. Lodge is a
well known maker of pre-seasoned cookware and offers many different
types of cast iron cookware. Be aware –soap nor dishwashers should be
used for your prized possessions.
Specialty Measuring Spoons
If you’ve ever seen one of grandma’s old recipes refer to a pinch,
smidgen or dash and have had to take a guess at the meaning (and hope
you’re right) then you absolutely must grab a set of pinch, smidgen or
dash measuring spoons. No more guessing or testing your interpretations
on your guests (as fun as that may be). This set also makes a great
conversation starter – especially at family gatherings where elder
members may take you on a trip down memory lane.
First out Pie Spatula
What could possibly ruin the perfect homemade Dutch crumb apple
pie? Having it fall apart while you try to get that first piece out of
the pie dish. Well, here is a secret of the pros – use a first out pie
spatula. You bake the spatula in with the pie. When the pie comes out
of the oven and cools, you make the cuts and lift that first piece out
in perfect appetizing condition!
Kitchen Companion Guide
Ever wonder how long you need to steam asparagus? Not sure how to
stick a thermometer in a turkey? Never butterflied a pork chop before?
For all the weird, rarely used information you may need, while
preparing a feast, you can turn to a kitchen guide. Look for a kitchen
guide which specializes in everything and anything you may need to know
while cooking any meal in any kitchen. For a complete guide that has
gotten rave reviews, check out the Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Companion:
The A to Z Guide to Everyday Cooking, Equipment and Ingredients.
Many of the above items may not be featured at your local retail
store, so you might want to find a local kitchen specialty store near
you or do your shopping online. But, if you enjoy the art of cooking
and want to be armed with the best tools possible, you now have a few
more to add to your arsenal which will help you cook like the pros.
will be beefing up kitchens to handle the increased demand for ‘fit for
a king’ meals. Not being a professional Chef shouldn’t stop you from
being able to cook like one. But, you’ll need the right tools to create
those tantalizing dishes. Read on and find out the five tools that no
kitchen cook should be without.
Mixing Bowls
Make sure that you have a good, quality set of mixing bowls on hand
– the bigger the better! Many dishes need to be beaten, blended or
mixed. You’ll be glad you didn’t skimp on the mixing bowls when you
need to perform any of those tasks. Most professional chefs prefer to
use stainless steel mixing bowls. However, there are many quality
plastic sets available, like the ones made by OXO. But be aware that
plastic bowls can become hard to clean over time, especially if used
for heavy duty sauces, and may need to be replaced.
Pre-Seasoned Cookware
Cast iron skillets, pots and pans have long been a choice of the
pros. But, cast iron cookware can be a little daunting. Seasoning,
pre-seasoning, re-seasoning, cooking the seasonings in, oils to use,
etc. to ensure your skillet is ready, is a hassle many cooks would
rather not deal with. Now you don’t have to. You can buy cast iron
cookware galore – already seasoned – so that you have no fuss and still
get the same great benefits of those using simple cast iron. Lodge is a
well known maker of pre-seasoned cookware and offers many different
types of cast iron cookware. Be aware –soap nor dishwashers should be
used for your prized possessions.
Specialty Measuring Spoons
If you’ve ever seen one of grandma’s old recipes refer to a pinch,
smidgen or dash and have had to take a guess at the meaning (and hope
you’re right) then you absolutely must grab a set of pinch, smidgen or
dash measuring spoons. No more guessing or testing your interpretations
on your guests (as fun as that may be). This set also makes a great
conversation starter – especially at family gatherings where elder
members may take you on a trip down memory lane.
First out Pie Spatula
What could possibly ruin the perfect homemade Dutch crumb apple
pie? Having it fall apart while you try to get that first piece out of
the pie dish. Well, here is a secret of the pros – use a first out pie
spatula. You bake the spatula in with the pie. When the pie comes out
of the oven and cools, you make the cuts and lift that first piece out
in perfect appetizing condition!
Kitchen Companion Guide
Ever wonder how long you need to steam asparagus? Not sure how to
stick a thermometer in a turkey? Never butterflied a pork chop before?
For all the weird, rarely used information you may need, while
preparing a feast, you can turn to a kitchen guide. Look for a kitchen
guide which specializes in everything and anything you may need to know
while cooking any meal in any kitchen. For a complete guide that has
gotten rave reviews, check out the Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Companion:
The A to Z Guide to Everyday Cooking, Equipment and Ingredients.
Many of the above items may not be featured at your local retail
store, so you might want to find a local kitchen specialty store near
you or do your shopping online. But, if you enjoy the art of cooking
and want to be armed with the best tools possible, you now have a few
more to add to your arsenal which will help you cook like the pros.
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