This is the first in a series I will put together on the equipment I find necessary to cook a good meal. A quick meal does not have to be takeaway or convenience foods from the freezer. As long as you have been shopping or have a well stocked pantry you can do it.
When you want to cook a meal quickly (eg. Get home at 5:30pm, dinner on the table at 6pm) having the right tools is essential.
- Chopping board – make sure it is BIG. My Mum never had a big enough chopping board to enable me to cut everything up without shuffling it around and searching for places to put everything.
- Knives – everyone wants different ones. Make sure your utility knife is comfortable in your hand and has a good weight for you. You will also need a chef's knife and a paring knife.
- Bowls – essential for marinading, moving things off the chopping the board, mixing. You will need one of those metal sets with a lot of different sizes (of course the one you want will still always be in the dishwasher!)
- Silicon spatula – the most useful thing in my kitchen; it replaces a bowl scraper and wooden spoon. I have 2 so that I always have one available.
- Food processor – no more chopping onions or garlic, slicing or julienning vegetables by hand. Wizz them through and chuck in the pot. Also essential for smooth sauces, soups and making cakes.
That's it. With these tools you are ready to prepare any meal.
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