OXO Splatter Screen Comes In Handy
A simple metal splatter guard helps keep your stovetop and other cookware cleaner so you don’t have to spend as much time washing up.
A Silicone Steamer Basket Cleans Easier Than A Metal One
A steamer basket is much less expensive than a steamer pot and can be used in almost any 1 or 2 quart pot you already have. Silicone cleans easier than the old fashioned metal ones.
Helen Chen’s Asian Kitchen Carbon Steel Wok Set Review
A wok is best for stir fries because of the high sides. Go for a flat bottom wok so it works well on American stovetop burners. This carbon steel wok set has everything you need to turn out tasty Chinese food.
Lodge 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet Is An Everyday Essential
Cast iron provides intense even heat and can be used on a stovetop, in the oven, on the grill and is great for camping. Use a cast iron pan to press sandwiches, smash potatoes, and crush spices or nuts, too. The 12 inch skillet from Lodge is a great skillet for everyday use.
Elegant Stainless Steel And Glass Universal Lid Review
The Nordic Ware 12-Inch Universal Pan Lid is a vented pot lid you should keep handy when cooking. It fits most frying pans and saucepans and is much less expensive than the lids from high end manufacturers like All Clad.
Three Saucepans Are All You Need
When it comes to saucepans, you really only need 3 basic sizes: small, medium and large. The large is essentially a stockpot that you can use to boil pasta and to make stocks and large quantities of stews and BBQ sauce. The small and medium pans are for smaller quantities of soup and everything else.
Invest In Good Frying Pans, Unless They Are Nonstick
An assortment of pans for frying and sauteing is essential for a functional kitchen. Stainless steel with a core of aluminum is best for most sauteing and frying. Buy the best you can. It’s also helpful to have a couple nonstick pans on hand. For those, buy them cheap and replace them when they wear out.
French Press Coffee Maker Works Even If The Power’s Out
A French press coffee maker requires no electricity, is portable, easy to operate, and makes a great cup of coffee. Here’s a review of one of our favorite models that won’t crack.
An Old Fashioned Meat Grinder Lasts Forever
Grinding your own meat gives you fresher, better tasting meals. You can buy attachments for stand mixers and food processors, but an old fashioned hand operated meat grinder is inexpensive and will last forever. If you make hamburgers you can create your own signature beef blend featuring chuck, brisket, and more.
Microplane
Very sharp blades for shaving hard foods or zesting citrus.
Graters And Grinders: Box Grater
Perfect for shredding cheese and making slaw.
Graters And Grinders: Mandolin
A handy tool for French fries or crinkle cut carrots.
Carving Fork: An Ideal Tool For Slicing Large Cuts Of Meat
A carving fork is sometimes the best tool for holding meat steady when you slice it.
Vegetable Peelers: An Inexpensive But Necessary Tool For The Kitchen
The vegetable peeler is an indispensible tool in the kitchen.
Alaskan Ulu Rocker Knife
This tool, designed for skinning hides, comes in very handy in the kitchen, especially for mincing herbs.