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.
Stainless Steel Colander
A good colander should have handles to avoid getting your hands burned.
Other Kitchen Tools: Fat Separator
The perfect tool for skimming fat.
Other Kitchen Tools: Measuring Cups
Measuring tools, including cups, are essential kitchen tools.
Other Kitchen Tools: Measuring Spoons
Measuring tools, including spoons, are essential tools.
OXO Splatter Screen Comes In Handy
A simple metal splatter guard helps keep your stovetop and other cookware cleaner so you don’t have to spend as much time washing up.
A Silicone Steamer Basket Cleans Easier Than A Metal One
A steamer basket is much less expensive than a steamer pot and can be used in almost any 1 or 2 quart pot you already have. Silicone cleans easier than the old fashioned metal ones.
Helen Chen’s Asian Kitchen Carbon Steel Wok Set Review
A wok is best for stir fries because of the high sides. Go for a flat bottom wok so it works well on American stovetop burners. This carbon steel wok set has everything you need to turn out tasty Chinese food.
Lodge 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet Review
Cast iron provides intense even heat and can be used on a stovetop, in the oven, on the grill and is great for camping. Use a cast iron pan to press sandwiches, smash potatoes, and crush spices or nuts, too. The 12 inch skillet from Lodge is a great skillet for everyday use.
Elegant Stainless Steel And Glass Universal Lid Review
The Nordic Ware 12-Inch Universal Pan Lid is a vented pot lid you should keep handy when cooking. It fits most frying pans and saucepans and is much less expensive than the lids from high end manufacturers like All Clad.
Three Saucepans Are All You Need
When it comes to saucepans, you really only need 3 basic sizes: small, medium and large. The large is essentially a stockpot that you can use to boil pasta and to make stocks and large quantities of stews and BBQ sauce. The small and medium pans are for smaller quantities of soup and everything else.
Invest In Good Frying Pans, Unless They Are Nonstick
An assortment of pans for frying and sauteing is essential for a functional kitchen. Stainless steel with a core of aluminum is best for most sauteing and frying. Buy the best you can. It’s also helpful to have a couple nonstick pans on hand. For those, buy them cheap and replace them when they wear out.