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Must Haves for Any At-Home Chef |
by:
Michael Lansing |
Withholidays on their way soon, many people will be beefing up kitchens to handleincreased demand for ‘fit forking’ meals. Not beingprofessional Chef shouldn’t stop you from being able to cook like one. But, you’ll needright tools to create those tantalizing dishes. Read on and find outfive tools that no kitchen cook should be without.
Mixing Bowls
Make sure that you havegood, quality set of mixing bowls on hand –biggerbetter! Many dishes need to be beaten, blended or mixed. You’ll be glad you didn’t skimp onmixing bowls when you need to perform any of those tasks. Most professional chefs prefer to use stainless steel mixing bowls. However, there are many quality plastic sets available, likeones made by OXO. But be aware that plastic bowls can become hard to clean over time, especially if used for heavy duty sauces, and may need to be replaced.
Pre-Seasoned Cookware
Cast iron skillets, pots and pans have long beenchoice ofpros. But, cast iron cookware can belittle daunting. Seasoning, pre-seasoning, re-seasoning, cookingseasonings in, oils to use, etc. to ensure your skillet is ready, ishassle many cooks would rather not deal with. Now you don’t have to. You can buy cast iron cookware galore – already seasoned – so that you have no fuss and still getsame great benefits of those using simple cast iron. Lodge iswell known maker of pre-seasoned cookware and offers many different types of cast iron cookware. Be aware –soap nor dishwashers should be used for your prized possessions.
Specialty Measuring Spoons
If you’ve ever seen one of grandma’s old recipes refer topinch, smidgen or dash and have had to takeguess atmeaning (and hope you’re right) then you absolutely must grabset of pinch, smidgen or dash measuring spoons. No more guessing or testing your interpretations on your guests (as fun as that may be). This set also makesgreat conversation starter – especially at family gatherings where elder members may take you ontrip down memory lane.
First out Pie Spatula
What could possibly ruinperfect homemade Dutch crumb apple pie? Having it fall apart while you try to get that first piece out ofpie dish. Well, here issecret ofpros – usefirst out pie spatula. You bakespatula in withpie. Whenpie comes out ofoven and cools, you makecuts and lift that first piece out in perfect appetizing condition!
Kitchen Companion Guide
Ever wonder how long you need to steam asparagus? Not sure how to stickthermometer inturkey? Never butterfliedpork chop before? For allweird, rarely used information you may need, while preparingfeast, you can turn tokitchen guide. Look forkitchen guide which specializes in everything and anything you may need to know while cooking any meal in any kitchen. Forcomplete guide that has gotten rave reviews, check outWilliams-Sonoma Kitchen Companion: The A to Z Guide to Everyday Cooking, Equipment and Ingredients.
Many ofabove items may not be featured at your local retail store, so you might want to findlocal kitchen specialty store near you or do your shopping online. But, if you enjoyart of cooking and want to be armed withbest tools possible, you now havefew more to add to your arsenal which will help you cook likepros.
Aboutauthor:
Mike Lansing isretired chef who spent most of his time asHead Chef in New Orleans after training in France. He spends his free time cooking for family and friends, as well as serving ascontributing editor for CookingSchoolsonezeroone.com which offers information on Culinary Schools for those wishing to entertrade.
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