9 Must Have Kitchen Items
Moms always have a great saying about kitchen gadgets — she says that the more stuff you have in your kitchen, the less you’ll use them. It’s easy to get carried away when you’re buying kitchen items, and before you know it, there’s a whole new appliance on your countertop.
Trying to figure out what are must-have kitchen items can be a challenge. Do I really need this cool gadget? Will it make my life easier? There are some kitchen items that I think a home cook should have in their culinary arsenal. These items, while maybe not the most high-tech or expensive, are versatile and can be used in many recipes. They will help you become a better cook and make preparing meals a breeze.
If you are a foodie or cook in general, you know that having the right ingredients and tools makes all the difference. Here are some of the best items that every kitchen needs.
Cheese knife
One of the most useful kitchen utensils is a good cheese knife. This tool helps you cut through hard and soft cheeses with ease, even if they are in larger blocks. A cheese knife is important to have because it allows you to make your dish look attractive, which will make it more appealing to your family and guests. A good cheese knife will make cutting and serving cheese much easier, especially when the blocks are large.
Cheese knives come in all shapes, sizes, and prices, so picking one out can be difficult. Check out Formaticum’s cheese knife. The main thing you should look for is one that has an anti-slip handle so that you don’t end up cutting yourself, a serrated blade for extra sharpness, and a blade made from stainless steel for durability.
Food Processor
This is one of the best tools for quickly getting dinner on the table. Instead of cutting up vegetables by hand or with a knife, you can chop them up quickly with a food processor. You can even use it to grind meat for burgers and sausages! We must say that this is one of those must-have kitchen items that you’ll use over and over again.
Crock Pot
A crock pot is great for making delicious slow-cooker meals. Throw in some fresh ingredients like pork chops, veggies, and some spices, then let it cook all day while you’re away at work or running errands. When you come home from a long day, dinner will be ready and waiting for you!
Chef’s Knife
Chef’s knives are the most versatile cutting tools in the kitchen. Look for one with high-carbon stainless steel blades that aren’t too heavy or bulky, and make sure the handle is sturdy enough so it doesn’t bend under pressure. This is one item that is worth spending a little extra money on because it will last longer than other cheaper knives. I recommend getting one with a Granton edge which is hollowed out so that your food doesn’t stick to the blade while cutting. A good chef’s knife will last you a lifetime if you take care of it properly.
Lightweight Cutting Board
Any food prep that involves slicing and dicing needs a cutting board. We recommend lightweight cutting boards because it’s easier to move around when cutting up ingredients.
Immersion Blender
Immersion Blender is one of my favorite kitchen tools! Immersion blenders, also called stick blenders or hand blenders, are handheld blenders that can be immersed in the pot or bowl of your choice. They’re perfect for pureeing soups right in the pot, blending sauces directly in their serving dishes, and much more. It’s great for pureeing soups right in the pot and getting sticky ingredients out of jars without damaging them.
Tongs
Tongs are useful for almost everything in the kitchen, but they’re particularly advantageous when it comes to grilling foods on a barbecue or stove-top grill. They are also useful for rapidly turning over ingredients while cooking (such as stir-frying). Tongs can also be used to turn meat on a rotisserie or grab items out of a hot oven. They are made with heat-resistant materials like silicone or stainless steel, which can withstand high temperatures up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
A meat mallet
Before cooking, you can tenderize chops or steaks by pounding them with this tool. It also makes it easier to cut through cooked meat if you use it to press the meat before cutting it into chunks or slices.
Spatula
A spatula is a flat, usually metal utensil used to scrape the sides of bowls and other containers, thus preventing ingredients from getting “trapped” along the sides of bowls when mixing (which causes lumps) and ensuring that all ingredients have been thoroughly incorporated. Spatulas come in various sizes and shapes for different types of mixing tasks.
A vegetable peeler
Owning a vegetable peeler is an absolute must if you love to cook. A good vegetable peeler helps you prepare various recipes, including soups, salads, pasta dishes, and more. Look for one that has sharp blades and is comfortable to hold. A simple device like this can save you tons of time in the kitchen. You can quickly get rid of the skin from fruit and vegetables without worrying about cutting yourself with a knife or harming the food in any way. Even though it looks as if it has only one purpose, there are actually many different ways in which you can use a vegetable peeler. You can create decorative garnishes, serve garnishes on top of soups, or even make your own baby food! There’s no limit to what this simple tool can do for you.
Takeaway
These are just some of the most basic kitchen items everyone should have in their kitchen to make life easy when it comes to cooking and organizing meals for the family. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on these items just to get started on your cooking journey.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
