Kitchen Utensils

Here is a list of basic kitchen utensils. Setting up a kitchen for the first time can be daunting, so let us help you take the stress out of deciding which kitchen utensils are a priority.

If money is no object, buy the best kitchen utensils you can afford. The only exception is the rice cooker. The more expensive ones have huge exteriors, small pans and look like gigantic thermoses. The cheaper ones are great as long as they have non-stick pans.

For a temporary home (dorm, short term apartment) you may want to consider economizing and making do with only the absolute essentials of kitchen utensils. If you buy most of the kitchen utensils in the mid quality range, you won’t go wrong. Some really cheap kitchen utensils work just fine, others are, well, not so good. You’ll enjoy cooking more if you eventually acquire all of the kitchen utensils on the list. After a while, you will discover what you really use. As you gain experience, you can buy higher quality kitchen utensils.

Essential kitchen utensils:

a non stick pan is essential

a steamer rack is very nice

measuring spoons

2 measuring cups - one for dry one for wet ingredients

non stick slotted spoon, kitchen utensils

paring knife - A dull knife is very frustrating. Buy a good one.

dish detergent - Sanitation is essential for good health

can opener - Do not buy a cheap can opener

Non Essential kitchen utensils, but ver hany to have:

Chef’s knife - a nice, big knife is wonderful

Non stick tongs - 2 spoons or chop sticks will work

Set of graduated size bowls, kitchen utensils

Instant read thermometer - for testing meat doneness

2 Pot holders or mitts - a folded towel will suffice

Non stick ladle

Cutting board - dishwasher safe

Knives: kitchen utenils

Set of knives and a cutting board. YouÆll want a paring knife, a boning knife, a bread knife and a chefÆs knife to begin with. Buy the best quality knives you can. You Are less likely to cut yourself with a sharp knife than a dull one. When choosing a cutting board, try to get a wooden one. At one time, health experts were recommending acrylic thinking they were more sanitary but recent tests show that a wooden one is easier to sterilize than an acrylic one.

Cooking: kitchen utenils

A set of basic cooking utensils. This should include a large cooking spoon, a large slotted spoon, a meat fork, a pair of tongs, a set of rubber spatulas, a nylon spatula for non-stick cookware and a metal one for cast iron or other cookware. A set of dry measure cups and measuring spoons, a large glass liquid measure, a can opener, a vegetable peeler, potato masher, grater, set of wooden spoons and a corkscrew are also recommended.

More Kitchen Supplies:

You will need a set of dishes. Try to get a service for eight, even if you don'tt need to serve that many people. YouÆll be glad for the extra dishes.

A set of silverware is also a necessity. A service for 12 will be your best choice, as silverware gets used frequently throughout the day. Get a set of steak knives, too.

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