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What pieces of kitchen equipment do you consider essential ?

Odd question i know. But here's the thing.

I've moved house or living quarters so many times i haven't always had the time or the chance to take everything i have with me.
Consequently i'm amazed at the value of a good kettle and a sandwich toaster !

These things i've had for years ! And their use has been amazing !
The sandwich toaster has different plates so i can make toasted sandwiches; waffles; toast; cook meats; fish; veggies.....endless !

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Keepitsimple · 51-55, F

Dishwasher

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Keepitsimple · 51-55, F

It cooks so fast and I love it! @Picklebobble2

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@Keepitsimple Just ordered one online 😄

Keepitsimple · 51-55, F

Let me know what you think! I know you will love it! Enjoy!@Picklebobble2

SW-User

The coffee maker is essential. Beyond that, as long as I have a stove/ oven I'm good.

bowman81 · M

@SW-User I hear you on the coffee maker, but have been known to make hobo coffee in a big pot.

SW-User

@bowman81 I like a good pour over which only requires the ability to boil water, so I get you there. As long as there [i]is[/i] coffee, doesn't matter how you make it! 😉

Dlrannie · 31-35, F

A wok is extremely versatile 🙂

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@Dlrannie Very true ! Is there a 'secret' to buying a good one ?

Dlrannie · 31-35, F

@Picklebobble2 Not really but get one with a lid and a steaming rack 🎎🇭🇰 Oh and keep it lightly oiled when not in use so it doesn’t go rusty 🙂

GBPackersFan · 41-45, M

Pizza 🍕 cutter

SW-User

@GBPackersFan just roll it like a giant burrito. It'll be ok.

Yulianna · 22-25, F

a competent cook

Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M

Vent, cast iron pan, sauce pans with covers, scraper, spatulas, whip, chef's knife, can opener, peeler, paring knife, mixing bowl, spoons,strainer, stove, refrigerator,wide smooth work surface.

Keepitsimple · 51-55, F

I agree with the cast iron pan..they are great!@Tastyfrzz

MrPerditus1 · 61-69, M

Can opener, coffee maker, frying pan, pot, cooking utensils (like spatula, stirring spoons, ladle) and a strainer

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@MrPerditus1 Good can opener, yes i agree !
The one i have is a funky looking thing. Created by my late Uncle.
A hand operated mix of metal with a wooden handle. But it's always worked really well !

MrPerditus1 · 61-69, M

@Picklebobble2 Having a good can opener is a must, it's why I put it first. I mean there are many ways to open cans without one, it's just so damn safe and easy with. :)

MougyWolf · 36-40, M

Heat source, decent frying pan, wooden spoon, and very sharp knife. I can make a lot of things happen with that.

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

I have two items I am using quite a bit. A convection bowl cooker, it saves energy compared to baking in an oven and does not create smoke when broiling meats the way an oven broiler does. Also my ceramic- plate flip waffle maker. I can make waffles, brownies, cornbread, hash brown potatoes, etc in it. Easier than making pancakes.

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@cherokeepatti I have a 'Slow cooker'. Big ceramic thing that sits in a case.
You fill it with anything from meat and veggies to a roasting joint and it cooks really slowly.
Supposedly with the same amount of power as a low watt lightbulb !

Actually that was another good investment now i think about it !

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@Picklebobble2I have to a couple of them, a large one and a medium size one. They are excellent for making beans, cooks them just right as long as you have enough water. Can make roast chicken, stew, chili, etc love them

Chevy454 · 46-50, M

Cast iron skillet, electric frying pan, pasta maker, knives

Wraithorn · 51-55, M

I think you've covered the essential basics there already.
One other thing is a knife sharpener of some kind. I do not have friendly feelings towards blunt knives that are meant to be sharp. 🙂

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Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@Wraithorn Agreed ! I do the same ! 😄

Wraithorn · 51-55, M

@Picklebobble2 Lol. It's strange the things us Humans entertain ourselves with.

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@Wraithorn I think it's the fact it's a really simple thing you can do but gives you a guaranteed benefit for your labour ! Humans love lack of effort yielding great results 😄

Nayla · 51-55, F

aside from the obious - fridge and stove, I consider my kettle, dishwasher, toaster, and instantpot essentials

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@Nayla Excuse the (probably) daft question, but what is an instantpot ?

Nayla · 51-55, F

@Picklebobble2 an instant pot is a multicooker combined pressure cooker and slow cooker. Here's a link. https://instantpot.com/

It's been a godsend to me. I have a family of 6 and I can make meals in it in half the time it ordinarily takes.

Torsten · 36-40, M

a fridge, a good quality knife, chopping board and fry pan

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Torsten · 36-40, M

@Picklebobble2 yeah man, most essential thing for a kitchen I think

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@Torsten I spent a small fortune on some Sabatier things some years ago.
Really good investment i think.

Torsten · 36-40, M

@Picklebobble2 so they are good?
I was a chef some years back and the owners of the restaurant bought me a awesome knife set. Been using em ever since