At Dr Cooker, we know how hard it can be to decide which kitchen utensils to buy for your home. There are hundreds of brands with new gadgets and tools available, but we want to help you in making the process of buying kitchen tools as easy as possible, without cluttering your kitchen. This guide lists our top must have products which will help make kitting out your kitchen easy!
Knives:
When you’re cooking, knives are a staple in the process. Whether it is an easy recipe you’re following or a household favourite, knives are essential in the process of almost everything you will cook. It may seem like a simple suggestion, but a great knife can make your cooking processes quicker and more efficient. The variety of knives is vast, from bread knives to chefs’ knives and carving knives. Each has a different purpose, however if you are interested in saving money, a great chefs knife is all you will need! Buying a quality chef’s knife will help you save time and make your everyday cooking simpler. For a full rundown of how to use each knife, Dr Cooker has created a guide which provides this information here.
Non-Stick pan:
A great pan can really help you up your cooking game. They are such a versatile kitchen essential as they can be used to create delicious from making sauces to cooking the perfect egg for a delicious breakfast. A Dr. Cooker favourite is this non-stick aluminium frying pan, but we also suggest a non-stick saucepan too. By having 2 different styles of non-stick pan, you can be cooking multiple things on the go without fear they will be getting stuck to the pan as you cook!
Wooden spoons:
Wooden spoons are a great tool which will last forever, meaning you are getting the most for your money with these. They are not abrasive on surfaces so will not damage other tools you have. You can use them when cooking with a non-stick pan so these are a great pairing together. There are many options for which wooden spoons to buy, but this set is a great addition as a low-cost all-round kitchen essential.
Hand blender:
A hand blender, also known as an immersion blender, is a great tool to have. It is something we use regularly to create simple yet effective recipes. If you’re a big soup lover, this tool can help provide the smoothest soup to serve to you and your guests. The versatility of the immersion blender is amazing. By using this tool, you can also create smoothies, purees, sauces and even fresh pestos. Owning this tool means you can blend all your food in the same pot it has been prepared in, without having to transfer anything into a blender. That saves you time and dishes to be washed! It’s a win-win tool to have.
Chopping board:
Having a good selection of chopping boards can make cooking easy. Since you’ll be chopping anything from meat, vegetables or herbs in all recipes, a good quality chopping board is an essential within the kitchen. A wooden chopping board is a great tool as it is durable against stains and knife marks and will last a long time in your kitchen. Wooden chopping boards will stand the test of time whilst being a stylish addition to your kitchen and can be doubled up as a serving platter. However, if you are more into plastic chopping boards, these can be great and very hygienic. To keep up your hygiene standards in the kitchen, a set of colour coded plastic chopping boards is a great addition! You can buy these as a set or alone, whatever you are in need of.
Spatulas:
There are different types of spatulas that are a necessity in the
kitchen. A quality metal spatula will help you when cooking all types of foods.
They are great for flipping and serving eggs for your favourite breakfast
dishes, or pancakes at any time. They can also be used to create amazing
vegetable dishes as well as meats and baked salmon. An all-round great tool to
have. As well as the metal spatula, a silicone spatula is a multi-use tool you
need. But it is important to note that the spatula must be silicone instead of
rubber, as rubber will melt in high heats. The silicone spatula is durable in
high heats, can be used to mix baking mixes, mix vegetables in a pan and many
other things! They are also soft on other surfaces so won’t damage any of your
pans or bowls and will last a long time.
Tongs:
Tongs are the perfect addition to your kitchen essentials. They make flipping hot meat or vegetables easy. Ever find yourself using the wrong tool and burning your hands in the process of cooking? These will be your new favourite tool! They can be used when using the hob to flip food in a frying pan, or to pick spaghetti out of boiling water, or when using the oven and baking food from salmon to fries. You can use them just as you would use your own hands, without the fear of injury.
This list of basic kitchen must haves will help you kit out your kitchen to be both efficient and fully equipped to up your cooking skills! There are also many kitchens utensil sets which are available if you are looking to fully update your kitchen. Our favourites include this stainless-steel set and silicone cooking set. Both are great quality and can suit different styles of kitchens. Both stylish and practical, they will be great for any kitchen!
