When you buy a home, there are essential items to buy:
Prep Tools
No matter how many people you’re cooking for, you’ll need the correct equipment to get the job done.
High-Quality Knives
The first step in getting quality knives is to get them. Make sure your knives offer sharpness as well as a comfortable grip and are long-lasting. High-quality stainless-steel knifes made with carbon are usually the most reliable. Utilize 3 to 4 inches knives for paring tasks or smaller tasks like cutting herbs. 6 – 10 inch knives can also be used for bigger jobs like cutting meats or poultry. Two top blocks of knife sets come from Wusthof – a German firm manufacturing high-quality knives – and Victorinox – best known for its iconic Swiss knife for the army.
Good Cutting Board
Next on our list for prep ware purchases should be a quality cutting board. Oxo offers an excellent option that comes in various sizes with non-slip edges and is simple to clean.
Gadgets That Make Tasks Easier
If you’re in the market for a manual can opener, opt for one with large knobs and an easy grip that opens cans without cutting sharp or jagged edges. Popular models across the board are the EZ-DUZ-IT with rubberized grips. OXO’s Can opener has also received praise from critics. You’ll also need a multipurpose grater; Cuisinart’s CTG-00B-BTG box grater offers great value, given its price point and longevity factor. Finally, keep a colander handy to use when prepping salad vegetables or whisk.
Cookware
Your kitchen is equipped with everything needed to prepare delicious food. But cooking requires tools, and those tools need to work together seamlessly. With these essential tools in place, cooking becomes a cinch!
Pots and Pans
A reliable set of pans, pots, and skillets is essential for oven and stovetop use. Make sure they’re made from aluminum with stainless steel lining, which also features ovenproof materials with silicone handles and grips. Unless you enjoy scrubbing dishes, invest in nonstick cookware like Titan cookware – an excellent starting choice.
A Dutch Oven
When cooking with heat, it’s wise to invest in a Dutch oven. This cookware holds heat efficiently and can be used both inside and outside the oven or stovetop to create exquisite recipes. Martha Stewart offers their version with a 6-quart capacity, which features enameled inside and exterior surfaces for superior protection from external elements.
Accurate Measuring Cups
Accurate measurements are essential for home cooks everywhere. Make sure your measuring spoons and cups come with both Metric units of measurement (for Metric cooking) as well as US units (if available). For dry food items, Pyrex has standard units, while Cuisipro offers an attractive set of stainless steel spoons with measurements etched on them and linked storage clips so they won’t get lost in a drawer full of junk. With accurate measuring cups like these, accuracy in cooking becomes much simpler!
