A whisk and casserole dishes, PLUS bonus kitchen essentials
9. Whisk
Essentials: Whisks are used for whipping or quickly beating ingredients such as cream or eggs. Faksorp uses his whisk for making omelets, hollandaise sauce, salad dressings, softening sour cream, and even for whipping cream -- when he doesn't have time to get out the mixer.
What to look for: Faksorp recommends choosing a basic, but durable, metal whisk that is heat-resistant, with a sturdy handle and flexible wire ribs. Depending on what type of pots and pans you have, you may want to ensure your whisk is safe to use on non-stick surfaces.
Essentials: Whisks are used for whipping or quickly beating ingredients such as cream or eggs. Faksorp uses his whisk for making omelets, hollandaise sauce, salad dressings, softening sour cream, and even for whipping cream -- when he doesn't have time to get out the mixer.
What to look for: Faksorp recommends choosing a basic, but durable, metal whisk that is heat-resistant, with a sturdy handle and flexible wire ribs. Depending on what type of pots and pans you have, you may want to ensure your whisk is safe to use on non-stick surfaces.
10. Casserole dish
Essentials: Faksorp recommends having casserole dishes on hand for slow cooking, one-pot meals and dishes such as gratins or scalloped potatoes.
What to look for: For casserole dishes, look for thick porcelain, Pyrex glassware or enameled iron materials. Make sure the dish comes with a tight-fitting lid.
Expert extras: "What I really like about them is that you can actually prepare a dish in them, you stick it in the oven... you take it out and you can serve straight from the dish because it looks so good," Faksorp says.
Some other kitchen essentials you may want to have on hand are:
- wooden spoons for mixing and stirring
- a spider (a mesh strainer with a handle) for removing vegetables from water instead of straining so that you can preserve the water
- strainer/colander for draining pasta
- a heat-resistant spatula/scraper for cleaning out bowls and pots (helps to reduce food waste)
- heavy-duty aluminum or steel cookie sheets for baking and for using to set things on in the oven, such as your stock pot
- Oven mitts for safety
Now that you know which kitchen tools are essential, head to your cupboards, get back to the basics and clear the clutter. Happy cooking!
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Essentials: Faksorp recommends having casserole dishes on hand for slow cooking, one-pot meals and dishes such as gratins or scalloped potatoes.
What to look for: For casserole dishes, look for thick porcelain, Pyrex glassware or enameled iron materials. Make sure the dish comes with a tight-fitting lid.
Expert extras: "What I really like about them is that you can actually prepare a dish in them, you stick it in the oven... you take it out and you can serve straight from the dish because it looks so good," Faksorp says.
Some other kitchen essentials you may want to have on hand are:
- wooden spoons for mixing and stirring
- a spider (a mesh strainer with a handle) for removing vegetables from water instead of straining so that you can preserve the water
- strainer/colander for draining pasta
- a heat-resistant spatula/scraper for cleaning out bowls and pots (helps to reduce food waste)
- heavy-duty aluminum or steel cookie sheets for baking and for using to set things on in the oven, such as your stock pot
- Oven mitts for safety
Now that you know which kitchen tools are essential, head to your cupboards, get back to the basics and clear the clutter. Happy cooking!
Page 4 of 4
Want to read more? Learn all about buying pots and pans.
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