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Other Kitchen Tools: Spider
The spider is the Asian version of a slotted spoon and it is perfect for lifting food out of a deep fryer.
Other Kitchen Tools: Spaghetti Scoop
If you eat a lot of pasta, a spaghetti scoop is an essential kitchen tool. It is the best way to get spaghetti from bowl to plate.
A Long-Handled Slotted Spoon Is Ideal For Straining Liquids
A long handled slotted spoon is perfect for straining liquids and if you want to take 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.
Other Kitchen Tools: Wooden Spoon And Spatula
Wooden spoons and spatulas are essential kitchen tools. 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.
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 sieve is good for washing fruits and vegetables. A colander will do the job pretty well, so it is not essential.
Stainless Steel Colander
A good colander should have handles to avoid getting your hands burned. Get one with a base that will stand in the sink.
Other Kitchen Tools: Fat Separator
A fat separator is a measuring cup with a tubular spout that pours from the bottom of the cup. The perfect tool for skimming fat.
Other Kitchen Tools: Measuring Cups
Measuring tools, including cups, are essential kitchen tools. We recommend 2 cup capacity Pyrex measuring cups.
Other Kitchen Tools: Measuring Spoons
Ordinary spoons used for eating are not accurate measures. You need a good set of metal measuring spoons that you can toss in the dishwasher.
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