Ten Kitchen Essentials
A Newbie Kitchen
Whether we are starting out on our own for the first time or we are an old pro in the kitchen, every kitchen needs a few basics that aid in the mixing, baking, and sautéing of our recipes.
So I have compiled a list of 10 essential tools needed in a functional kitchen.
Add to that list of essentials, recipes. Whether they are passed down from your dear grandma, or you like to try new ones, recipes also amongst the essentials of a kitchen. So be sure and try out the recipes link
For many of us, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It's where we meet to cook, chat, and share meals with family and friends.
Often, the kitchen serves as the hub of activity and starting out we need to know how to equip our kitchens, so memories and great food can be experienced.
Pots and Pans
What types of pots and pans are there?
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Stock Pot. The Stockpot is a large, deep pot with a flat bottom.
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Fry Pan / Skillet. The fry pan or skillet is an essential kitchen workhorse and may be one of the most versatile pieces of cookware you'll ever own.
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Cast Iron Skillet.
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Sauté Pan.
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Sauce Pan.
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Braiser Pan.
Waste Receptacle
Tash cans come with and without lids. When you prefer a trash can with a lid there is a lot to choose from. In what way do you want to open the lid of your trash can. By hand, by foot or by motion sensor?
Measuring Cups
A measuring cup is a kitchen utensil used primarily to measure the volume of liquid or bulk solid cooking ingredients such as flour and sugar, especially for volumes from about 50 mL (2 fl oz) upwards.
Can Opener
.So, a can opener is actually an appliance but there are the handheld ones that for many years I used exclusively. They aren't too expensive.
Sheet Pans
What is a sheet pan?
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cookie sheets, baking sheets, jelly roll pans or sheet pans, these classic kitchen tools can be found in nearly every home and professional kitchen alike. A go-to for baking cookies and cakes, sheet pans also can be used for making breads and pastries, roasting vegetables and preparing full meals.
Knives and a Cutting Board
A good set of knives makes life bearable when cooking in the kitchen and cutting easy.
The kitchen cutting board is commonly used in preparing food; other types exist for cutting raw materials such as leather or plastic. Kitchen cutting boards are often made of wood or plastic and come in various widths and sizes.
storage containers
A food storage container is used to hold food at room temperature, in the refrigerator, or in the freezer. There are several options available for storing food in any of these manners.
Dish Towels
Dish towels are used exclusively for washing and drying dishes and should be kept separate from other towels to prevent the spread of bacteria. They are generally made from a more durable, absorbent cotton material.
I would also include into this category, pot holders.
Mixing Bowls
Mixing bowls are used for storage, working doughs, mixing dry ingredients, mixing salads, organizing, and more. The kitchen needs several bowls in different sizes.
Dishware
Tableware also known as dinnerware or crockery are the dishes or dishware used to set a table, serve and display food. It includes cutlery, glassware, serving dishes and other useful items for practical as well as decorative purposes.
Understandably, the kitchen is one of the hardest places in a home to set up for optimal efficiency, because there are so many things you need to consider. What appliances do you need? How do utensils maximize the effectiveness of cook times? Do I actually need all the latest and greatest thinga-ma-jigs?