30 Essential Tools for Cooks
30 items ranked
Good cooks have the tools to do the job quickly and easily. Some are indispensable.
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1.
Full length apron with pockets
3 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
2.
Gas stove or ceramic cook top
Both heat up and turn off quickly. Not everyone is comfortable with gas.
0 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
3.
Dishwasher
0 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
4.
Quality recipe books
We're only as good as our recipes and our imagination.
0 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
5.
Stainers & Collanders
-2 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha - 1 comment
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Make that StRainers
Added 13 years ago by moochacha, 0 points
6.
Quality vegetable peeler
It can make the difference between hating or loving to peel veggies.
-2 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
7.
Skillets - small and medium
-2 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
8.
Wok or electric frying pan
-2 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
9.
Set of glass pie plates - 8", 9" 10"
-2 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
10.
Slow cooker or crock pot
-2 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
11.
Set of casseroles - round, oval, oblong
-2 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
12.
Cheese grater / lemon zester
-2 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
13.
Metal baking pans - round, square, oblong
-2 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
14.
Measuring cups - Liquid measure
-2 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
15.
Measuring cups - Dry measure
If you don't measure accurately, the product won't turn out.
-2 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
16.
Set of wire whips
-2 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
17.
Woods spoons & rubber spatulas
-2 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
18.
Stand mixer
Saves so much work and does it better than we can.
-2 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
19.
Salad spinner
-2 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
20.
Food chopper or processor
-2 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
21.
Turbo oven
Cooks quickly, browns, seals in juices, is portable, uses far less heat than a full-size oven & some even clean themselves.
-2 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
22.
Quality, stainless steel saucepans
Aluminum can cause Alzheimer's, non-stick can pollute the air and our lungs/body.
-2 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
23.
Enamel-clad cast iron dutch oven
Goes from stove top, to oven, to freezer
-2 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
24.
Medium glass cutting board
-2 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
25.
Large wooden cutting board
-2 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
26.
Sharp knives
Very sharp, god quality sudoku, paring, bread, boning knives are not an option.
-3 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
27.
Deep fryer
Once in a while it's okay to deep fry, and if you need one, you need one.
-4 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
28.
Pot holders and extra-long oven mitts
Long mitts prevent the racks from burning your arms.
-4 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
29.
Large turkey roaster
There is no substitute.
-4 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
30.
Set of 6 ramekins
-4 points - added 13 years ago by moochacha -
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