Save Counter Space With A Manual Can Opener
Can and lid openers are essential kitchen tools.
A Salad Spinner Keeps Your Lettuces Clean And Dry
There is no better way to clean your lettuce or spinach. Submerge it in water and then spin off all the water.
Make Perfect Mashed Potatoes With This Hand Held Masher
Nothing beats a great dish of mashed potatoes and while you can use a stand mixer to blend them, we find an old fashioned masher like the OXO Good Grips Wire Potato Masher to be the best tool. With very little elbow grease, you can mash your spuds plenty smooth, or if you prefer, as I do, you can leave in a few lumps.
Other Kitchen Tools: Scaler
This tool makes quick work of fish scales when preparing whole fresh fish.
Ice Cream Scoops Are Great For Portioning Meat, Mashed Potatoes, And More
Not only handy for ice cream, but a great way to portion ground meat for burgers.
Other Kitchen Tools: Spider
This is the Asian version of a slotted spoon and perfect for lifting food out of a deep fryer.
Other Kitchen Tools: Spaghetti Scoop
The best way to get spaghetti from bowl to plate.
A Long-Handled Slotted Spoon Is Ideal For Straining Liquids
You need this when you want to scoop the meatballs out and not the sauce.
A Long-Handled Wooden Stirring Spoon Is A Kitchen Necessity
A long-handled wooden spoon is a necessity in the kitchen, used for stirring sauces and soups, scooping ingredients, and more.
Other Kitchen Tools: Ladle
Every kitchen needs a quality ladle. Get at least one with a mouth about 3-4″ wide and one small one for serving small amounts of sauce, gravy, or dressings.
Other Kitchen Tools: Wooden Spoon And Spatula
You need these for stirring and scooping with your non-stick pans.
A Nylon Whisk Is Perfect For Nonstick Pans
When it comes to selecting the right whisk, we have found a clear cut favorite in the nylon OXO Good Grips Balloon Whisk, especially because it can be used vigorously on a nonstick pans without scratching the surface. It is perfect for making scrambled eggs for whipping cream, and so much more.
Use A Food Mill For A Rustic Texture In Vegetable Purees
A food mill is a must for getting rid of seeds. It makes the best textured tomato sauce ever, pureed but with a little texture left in it.
Other Kitchen Tools: Tea Tools Review And Rating
If you love freshly brewed tea then here are the tools necessary for getting it right, including a tea strainer and tea balls.
Fine Mesh Strainer
A fine mesh strainer is good for washing fruits and vegetables.