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Essential Cooking Utensils and Equipment

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007 by The Cooking Guy Subscribe To Our Feed

If you were to ask a hundred different cooks which utensils they would consider essential, you would probably get a hundred different answers. For example, some prefer metal pots while others prefer non-stick surfaces.

Depending on the kind of cooking you do, the list will differ. However, you would probably find a list of common answers.

Stocking your kitchen with the right utensils, equipment and gadgets is a personal preference. Having the right equipment makes cooking a breeze and a lot more fun. If you are just beginning to cook, you don’t necessarily have a lot to get started. What you will need, is the stuff that fits your cooking style and preference. For example, if you love stir fry’s, for you a wok would be considered essential, but to others they may use it only once a year.

Although you do not have to purchase the most expensive items you can find, however, you do want to make sure you are investing in good quality items that will last. If not, you will find yourself purchasing the same items year after year. If needed, do a little research before buying. Read consumer review and reports.

Start off with items that are multifunctional and can be used for many different purposes. Here is a list of essentials that will be sure to get you started in the right direction.

Utensils

Vegetable peeler
Colander
Can Opener
Wire Whisk
Cutting Boards-preferably one solely for meats and one for multipurpose uses
Tongs
Box Grater
Spoons-wood, plastic and metal
Metal and Rubber spatulas
Thermometer
Ladles
Pepper Mills
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Mixing Bowls
Colander

Knives

Kitchen Shears
Carving knife
Chefs-sometimes referred to as a cooks knife
Paring knife
Serrated knife
Knife sharpener

Small Appliances

Blender
Hand Blender
Small Food Processor
Hand or Stand Mixer
Slow Cooker

Cookware

Sauce Pans in various sizes
Skillets in various sizes
Large Pot
Casserole Dishes
Cast Iron Skillet

Baking

Cookie sheets both flat and rimmed
Cake pans
Cooling rack
Rolling Pin
Pie Pan
Pastry Brush
Loaf Pan
Muffin Tin

Miscellaneous Items

Plastic storage containers in various sizes
Oven mitts
Pot holders
Plastic Wrap and baggies
Aluminum Foil
Pizza cutter
Spoon Rests

There may be other items you wish to add to your essential list of must haves. Buy the things that fit your needs as well as your storage space. After some trial and error, you will learn what works and what you are missing.

Stocking your kitchen with these common cooking utensils and equipment can be fun, but most of all they can help make cooking a breeze.

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