The Organized outfitting the kitchen Cookware Knives Miscellaneous The right equipment makes easier and pleasurable. You do not need double boiler chef’s knife baster an expensive set of cookware or high-tech utensils to prepare excellent meals. roasting pan, large paring knife cake/pie server However, it helps to have good-quality pieces. Purchase the best that you can saucepans: small, serrated cake stand afford and you will discover more satisfaction in cooking. medium and large sharpening steel cheese board sauté pan, large slicing knife cheese skillets: nonstick cookie jar small and large The bare necessities stock pot, 4 to 6-quart bowls for mixing and prep: cutting boards Cookware: Pots and pans are available in a variety of materials. To take tea kettle small, medium and large de-greasing cup advantage of the superior heat-conducting abilities of copper with easy-care box grater Bakeware can opener fondue forks stainless steel, choose ones that are layered with a stainless steel cooking 2 baking sheets, rimmed fondue pot surface, a thick core of copper/aluminum and a stainless steel exterior. Look carving fork 2 baking liners, silicone colander funnel for riveted stainless steel handles and tight-fitting lids. Thick-bottomed, heavy- 1 bundt pan, 8 to 10-cup garlic press ice-cream scoop gauge and nonreactive cookware heat evenly, cook thoroughly and will not 1 loaf pan, 4 x 8-inch ladles: small and large instant-read thermometer transfer “off ” flavors to food. 1 muffin pan, 6 or 12-count measuring cups: kitchen scale 2 round cake pans, liquid and dry kitchen shears Bakeware: Whether it’s a well-used cookie sheet or a simple muffin pan, 8 or 9-inch measuring spoons kitchen timer certain pieces will become your favorite baking partners. Heavy-duty cookie 1 rectangle pan, 9 x 13-inch sheets and cake pans provide even heating for baked goods. Silicone liners are 1 square pan, 9 x 9-inch pasta server melon ball scoop non-stick and reusable. Non-reactive glass or ceramic bakers are good choices 2 wire cooling racks peppermill pasta pentola for dishes such as lasagna, vegetable gratins and casseroles. Electrics /strainer pizza wheel () blender: standard or silicone scrapers electrics: Small appliances are great helpers in the kitchen – saving time immersion : metal and silicone pot holders by speeding up food preparation. Blenders, food processors and mixers help coffee maker spoons: serving, slotted potato masher create delicious creamed soups and sauces, fresh breads, fantastic cookies and food processor and wooden potato ricer tongs delectable cakes in half the time and without the upper arm workout. hand-held mixer, or rolling pin stand mixer with beaters, vegetable salad spinner/dryer paddle and dough hook knives: Good knives are indispensable in the kitchen. High-quality knives wire sifter toaster should feel balanced and have sufficient weight to facilitate chopping. Choose for citrus ones made from high-carbon stainless steel with blades that extend the full length and width of the handle.

tools: , spoons and spatulas are tools that we just can’t live without – playing the starring role in everyday cooking tasks. Other seldom-used gadgets hide in the back of a kitchen drawer waiting to be used a few times a year for special-occasion cooking. Keep your favorite tools organized and within reach.

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