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12 Kitchen Items you Need

July 3, 2016 By: Briana Cartercomment

12 Items You Must Have In Your Kitchen

Over the years I have accumulated a frightening amount of kitchen tools, small appliances, gadgets, and other paraphernalia. In the interest of cutting back and scaling down it made me wonder what I really NEEDED in the kitchen and what was just sitting in drawers for years unused like my citrus zester or corn cob holders- dust collectors.  What items should every kitchen have beyond plates and large appliances? These are the 12 basic items that I really think every kitchen needs whether you are just setting up your first kitchen or are a pro already- I am somewhere in between there.

  1. Wooden Spoons – Seriously, one of the cheapest kitchen tools it is one of my most used. Nearly everything that gets cooked in my house get stirred by one of these- I use them to toss salad, stir tea, lemonade and other drinks, mix soup, cake batter,etc…Get 2 sets, heck toss out all the other weird kitchen utensils you have and will never use and get 3.

  1. Cast Iron Skillet: Yes, the old fashioned,  been around forever (there’s a reason why) cast iron skillet. This sucker does double duty on your stovetop and in your oven- if you don’t have one, grab one.  A 12” preseasoned is a good starter pan.

  1. Slow Cooker: Fix it and forget it right? Anytime you don’t want to heat up the kitchen or you have a long day and won’t be home until dinner time (and will be exhausted) a slow cooker will be your best friend. Pop something good inside in the morning and come home to a hot meal ready to go and only 1 pot to clean up.

  1. Mixing Bowls: Stick with a simple but good quality stacking set they will work for salad, pancake mix, brownies, pasta salads, and everything else.  Go with preference on glass, stainless, wood, or plastic.

  2. Kitchen Scissors:  You do not want to borrow your fabric scissors for cutting up chicken, grab a good pair that is dedicated to your kitchen drawer.  Use them for opening food packages, cutting up meat, veggies, etc…

  3. Stand Mixer: Somehow, I did indeed live without one until 5 years or so ago but now I am not sure how I did. I have a Kitchen Aid that gets used almost daily for everything from shredding chicken to mixing cake mix.

  4. Good Knives: Skip the $30 knife block set and invest in a couple quality knives, you will want a Chef’s knife,Serrated Knife, and a paring knife. Those 3 will get the most use on a day to day basis. My personal favorite are ceramic ones!

  5. Cutting Board: You will actually want 2 of these at least, one for meat and one for fruits and veggies- it’s always a good idea to mark them.

  6. Silpat mat: Don’t waste foil, parchment, or time scrubbing pans. Silpat mats help your baked items cook more evenly and make clean up ridiculously simple.

  7. Strainer: Definitely a must have for washing produce, draining pasta, and other kitchen tasks. This fine mesh one can do a lot of jobs.

  8. Measuring cups/spoons: Do not attempt baking without these, it is an exact science which is why I am more of a cook than a baker

  9. Good pots & pans:  This varies depending on your preference and everyone from the novice to the pro cook has their opinion on what is the best-non stick , ceramic coated, stainless, etc.. My personal favorite is stainless.

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