Essential Kitchen Kits

Essential Kitchen Kit You are in your first kitchen, what essential tools do you need? Cast Iron Skillet Recommended: 10 - 12 inch diameter pan. (25cm) Why?) Food cooks evenly and it doubles as a roasting pan for meats in the oven. Good to know A well-seasoned cast iron pan is naturally non-stick so you don't have to worry about the teflon issue. Small/Medium Sized Saucepan Recommended: 7 inch diameter (20cm) pot (US Versatile for making everything from porridge to pasta, rice, and sauces. Why? Make sure this comes with a lid. Good to know, Best choice is a pan made of copper. Copper is extremely responsive to temperature changes. Stock Pot Recommended: Make sure that it comes with a lid, is ovensafe, and has sturdy handles. Great for making large amounts of Why?) soups, for boiling massive amounts of pasta. Good to know Anodized aluminum is treated with a strengthening protective coating and will perform well without costing a fortune. Baking Tin Recommended: A9 inch x 13 inch (22cm x 33cm) Glass, Ceramic, or Metal Baking Pan. The standard pan size typically holds about 3 quarts of volume (2.8 litres). Why? Good to know You can convert almost any basic cake or cupcake recipe into a 9x13 size with no major adjustments. Tongs Recommended: Long-handled stainless steel tongs Great for when you are turning (Why?) heavier foods like meat on the grill. or in the roasting pan. Long handles allow good control. Good to know Steer clear of self-locking tongs as they have the potential to be finicky. Paring Knife Recommended: A paring will usually have a thin 3 to 4 inch blade that usually tapers to a point. Helpful for any knife task requiring fine movements, such as tracing your Why? way around a peach or avocado. Good to know The paring knife is a vital part of any set of kitchen knives. Grater Recommended: A Box Grater Great for zesting lemons, slicing vegetables, and even grating ginger or garlic. (Why? Good to know The four sides allow for different sized shavings. Weighing Scales Recommended: A basic plastic model will suffice for beginners. You just need something to get you Why? through your recipes. Good to know Always check that the scales is calibrated well by testing it when nothing is being weighed. Cutting Board Recommended: Bamboo wood chopping boards in different sizes. The wood is softer so not as harsh Why? on your knives. Good to know Be sure to wash and clean your board thoroughly so that you don't have any cross-contamination. ND NOEL DEMPSEY Kitchen & Bedroom Design www.noeldempsey.com References www.kitchendaily.com/read/essential-tools-your-first-kitchen www.instructables.com/id/Essential-Kitchen-Tools-for-your-First-Apartment/ www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/holidays/graduation/basic-tools-first-kitchen www.glamour.com/home/2013/12/best-kitchen-tools-alton-brown-shares-his-essentials/ www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/tools-products/cookware-bakeware/only-pots-pans-youll-need www.thekitchn.com/how-to-set-up-a-kitchen-with-essential-cookware-tools-for-300-shopping-guides-from-the-kitchn-208432