{"id":6746,"date":"2019-05-14T12:32:37","date_gmt":"2019-05-14T12:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/quicktoptens.com\/?p=6746"},"modified":"2019-05-14T12:34:39","modified_gmt":"2019-05-14T12:34:39","slug":"essential-kitchen-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/top-tens\/lifestyle\/essential-kitchen-tools","title":{"rendered":"10 Essential Kitchen Tools &#038; Appliances To Stock Your Place"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With so many gadgets, tools and appliances to choose from it becomes really a cumbersome task to select the ones which you would actually use on a regular basis and the ones which you might only use from time to time in your kitchen. So here are the 10 most essential kitchen tools and appliances to stock up your place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#1-Cookware\">1. Cookware<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-Utensils\">2. Utensils<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-Dishes\">3. Dishes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-Appliances\">4. Appliances <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-Timer\">5. Timer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#6-Mixer\">6. Mixer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#7-Scales\">7. Scales<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#8-Plastic-Storage-Containers\">8. Plastic Storage Containers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#9-Cutting-Boards\">9. Cutting Boards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#10-Towels\">10. Towels<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"1-Cookware\"><strong>1. Cookware<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"514\" src=\"http:\/\/quicktoptens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchenware-2604252_640.jpg\" alt=\"Cookware\" class=\"wp-image-6753\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchenware-2604252_640.jpg 640w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchenware-2604252_640-300x241.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchenware-2604252_640-600x482.jpg 600w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchenware-2604252_640-400x321.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether\nyou\u2019re setting up a kitchen from scratch, paring down over-full cabinets or\nreplacing worn-out cookware, there only a handful of cookware pieces that you\nneed in your kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every\nkitchen needs a skillet, from fried eggs to toasted sandwiches to ground beef\nand veggies, you will need it at every step of the cooking process. The second\nmost important cookware is the stock pot, it is ideal for making soups, stews,\nboiling potatoes or cooking pasta. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Third\non your list should be the saucepan. When you don\u2019t need something as big as a\nstock pot, a saucepan can fill in the space with ease. You can use it to cook\nup canned soups, veggies or smaller portions of recipes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou love to cook in the oven, then owning a sheet tray is a must. A high\nquality sheet tray can be used endlessly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart\nfrom these a strainer is a tool that you might not even think of having in your\nkitchen until you really need it. It is also good to stack up some casserole\ndishes in your kitchen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"2-Utensils\"><strong>2. Utensils<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"436\" src=\"http:\/\/quicktoptens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchen-3170643_640.jpg\" alt=\"Essential Kitchen Tools\" class=\"wp-image-6750\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchen-3170643_640.jpg 640w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchen-3170643_640-300x204.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchen-3170643_640-600x409.jpg 600w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchen-3170643_640-400x273.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Utensils\nare like an extension of the cook\u2019s hands. A <a href=\"https:\/\/tootsweet4two.com\/42-must-have-kitchen-utensils\/\">few essentials<\/a> that you\u2019ll need are a knife set, large spoon,\na ladle, flatware, spatula, measuring spoons and cups, spatula, whisk, can\nopener, vegetable peeler, and a rolling pin. These tools are best purchased in\nsets if you are looking for value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"3-Dishes\"><strong>3. Dishes<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"453\" src=\"http:\/\/quicktoptens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/dinnerware-67837_640.jpg\" alt=\"dishes\" class=\"wp-image-6755\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/dinnerware-67837_640.jpg 640w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/dinnerware-67837_640-300x212.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/dinnerware-67837_640-600x425.jpg 600w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/dinnerware-67837_640-400x283.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For\nthe dishes, you\u2019ll need dinnerware, cups and mugs, and a serving platter. In\naddition, you\u2019ll also need mixing bowls to toss a lunch salad, to marinate\nmeat, to make a biscuit dough or to whip cream, butter or potatoes. It is\nrecommended if you go for something that is microwave and dishwasher safe, both\nthese criteria\u2019s will make your life easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"4-Appliances\"><strong>4. Appliances<\/strong> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/quicktoptens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/blender-10933_640.jpg\" alt=\"Appliances \" class=\"wp-image-6756\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/blender-10933_640.jpg 640w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/blender-10933_640-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/blender-10933_640-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/blender-10933_640-600x600.jpg 600w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/blender-10933_640-400x400.jpg 400w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/blender-10933_640-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While\nlarge appliances like dishwashers, ovens, and refrigerators are essential for a\nfunctional kitchen, small appliances add diversity of conveniences to the\nspace. Useful and investment-worthy appliances to have in your kitchen include\na toaster, oven, blender, microwave, food processor, pressure cooker and coffee\nmaker. Here\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecoffeemaven.com\/best-nespresso-machine\/\">list of Nespresso machines<\/a> worth checking out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"5-Timer\"><strong>5. Timer<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"342\" src=\"http:\/\/quicktoptens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchen-timer.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6757\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchen-timer.jpg 425w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchen-timer-300x241.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchen-timer-400x322.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A\nkitchen timer is another essential tool that you should have in the kitchen. Many\nof you might think of it as not that special or sometimes even annoying but\nwhen it comes to roast meat is medium, the pasta is done or the cake has baked.\nA kitchen timer also allows you to do other things while a meal is cooking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"6-Mixer\"><strong>6. Mixer<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/quicktoptens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/mixer-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mixer\" class=\"wp-image-6763\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/mixer-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/mixer-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/mixer-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/mixer-800x800.jpg 800w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/mixer-600x600.jpg 600w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/mixer-400x400.jpg 400w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/mixer-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A\nmixer is a must have electrical appliance in your kitchen. It ensures that you\nget a fluffy whipped cream, light and airy cake layers and icing that is so soft\nthat it melts in your mouth. And above all, this set of little equipment is speedier\nthan stirring a thousand times and is way too much easier on your biceps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go\nfor a hand mixer if you\u2019ll be doing light-duty tasks such as mashing potatoes,\nwhipping cream or egg whites and mixing cake batter. Whereas a stand mixer is\ngreat for even heavy duty tasks including mixing bread dough and biscuit dough.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"7-Scales\"><strong>7. Scales<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/quicktoptens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchen-scale-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen scale\" class=\"wp-image-6758\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchen-scale-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchen-scale-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchen-scale-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchen-scale-800x800.jpg 800w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchen-scale-600x600.jpg 600w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchen-scale-400x400.jpg 400w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchen-scale-100x100.jpg 100w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/kitchen-scale.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A\nfood scale is handy if you\u2019re preparing meals using a recipe or <a href=\"http:\/\/quicktoptens.com\/top-tens\/lifestyle\/health\/weight-loss-foods\">meal plan<\/a>.\nA measuring scale is something that you will always find in someone\u2019s kitchen\nwho loves to create desserts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nprecision of measurements that you require while creating desserts can only be\nmet when you are using a good and sturdy measuring scale. Though some of you\nmight find it a bit bulky especially when compared to using measuring spoons\nand cups, it offers a more accurate method of measuring raw food and\ningredients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"8-Plastic-Storage-Containers\"><strong>8. Plastic Storage Containers<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"224\" src=\"http:\/\/quicktoptens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Plastic-Storage-Containers.jpg\" alt=\"Plastic Storage Containers\" class=\"wp-image-6759\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Plastic-Storage-Containers.jpg 425w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Plastic-Storage-Containers-300x158.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Plastic-Storage-Containers-400x211.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic\nstorage containers are essential organization tools for any kitchen. They come\nin a variety of colours and in an array of sizes in rectangular, square and\nround shapes so you can choose one that fits your style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\nis also recommended to keep something like Tupperware in your kitchen, which is\nreally good when it comes to storing leftovers in your fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"9-Cutting-Boards\"><strong>9. Cutting Boards<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"636\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/quicktoptens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Cutting-Boards.jpg\" alt=\"Cutting Boards\" class=\"wp-image-6760\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Cutting-Boards.jpg 636w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Cutting-Boards-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Cutting-Boards-600x400.jpg 600w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Cutting-Boards-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your\nkitchen should have a minimum of two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Choose-a-Cutting-Board\">cutting\nboards<\/a>. One for cutting up raw meat and fish\nand one for cooked foods and produce. When shopping for a cutting board, go for\nsomething made up of hard wood like walnut, hickory or oak. If you don\u2019t want\nto buy a wooden cutting board you can also try a bamboo cutting board. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\nis recommended not to use glass or plastic cutting boards not matter how\ndishwasher friendly they are, these boards can damage your knives and get\ndangerously slippery. Though if too keen on buying one of these, you can opt\nfor a plastic cutting board, but that too only for cutting meat, only because\nit is easier to wash and clean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"10-Towels\"><strong>10. Towels<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/quicktoptens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Towels.jpeg\" alt=\"Towels\" class=\"wp-image-6761\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Towels.jpeg 450w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Towels-150x150.jpeg 150w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Towels-300x300.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Towels-400x400.jpeg 400w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Towels-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Last\nbut not least, kitchen towels make up a crucial part of the daily kitchen\nexperience. This is actually one of the most essential kitchen tools that you\nwill need every single day. In addition to drying dishes, kitchen linens are\nused for sweeping flour off a countertop, covering bread dough, and as\nmakeshift hot pads and trivets. It is recommended to keep a set of 4 towels, so\nthat you always have a fresh one to use. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These\n10 the most essential kitchen tools that you will utilize every single day in\nyour kitchen. When planning to set up an entirely new kitchen you can always\nstart with these and as you move on keep adding on other essentials that you think\nyou need. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With so many gadgets, tools and appliances to choose from it becomes really a cumbersome task to select the ones which you would actually use on a regular basis and the ones which you might only use from time to time in your kitchen. 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