Tools Every Home Chef Needs in Their Kitchen
While we’d like to return a lot of what comes with adulting to sender, there are also some pretty fun things that come along with it. One of our personal favorite things is upgrading our cooking skills - and our kitchen gear along with it. And while we don’t need all the countless tools out there for cooking, there are a few staples we can’t live without when it comes to making cooking easier and more efficient - and more delicious. Here are our personal must-haves:
Mandolin
One of the aspects many people don’t enjoy about cooking is the preparation process. When you are creating something delicious, you often need to slice and dice a variety of vegetables which can greatly add to your cooking time. If you want to cut down on time, then you should purchase a mandolin. With a mandolin, you can thinly slice, or julienne, vegetables in a timely manner.
Knife Set
Knives are the cornerstone of any chef’s kitchen, which is why you want to ensure you have a knife set. A quality set will provide you with all the kitchen knives every at-home chef needs. Keep in mind there is a huge variety of sets out there that range drastically in quality and quantity. You might consider starting with a smaller set that has five or eight pieces, as that will allow you to splurge more on quality.
Dutch Oven
A Dutch oven is one of the most versatile kitchen tools every home chef needs. When you own a Dutch oven, you have a one size fits all tool that you can use as a stockpot, saucepan, slow cooker, braiser, and bread cooker. That is why so many chefs love having a Dutch oven, as you can cook so many different foods with it, allowing you to expand your skills.
Meat Thermometer
When you are cooking meat, you know the most crucial aspect is ensuring you cook it evenly and to the appropriate temperature, all while making sure you don’t overcook it. That is why you will greatly benefit from a high-quality meat thermometer, as it will provide you with precise temperatures to ensure your meat tastes delicious.
