Top 5 essential kitchen tools for beginners

Today, let’s talk about the top 5 essential kitchen tools, not counting big appliances like a fridge or a microwave, or the obvious tools like knives and pans. This list is very useful, especially for people with a tight budget: we tried to be as efficient as possible with our picks. Some may not be the cheapest tools out there, but they are versatile and get the job done, so you can save money in the long run with this list if you are starting out with a new kitchen.

Good sheet pans

First on our list is the most versatile tool on this list: good quality sheet pans. A sturdy sheet pan, made of high-quality materials will serve you well either if you want to bake a pizza, make cookies, or do anything that needs to go in the oven. Notice that we didn’t just list sheet pans, but quality sheet pans: we want them to last for years to come.

Electric pressure cooker

With this tool, you can really save some money (and space on the stove). Having a pressure cooker is just required for many recipes, and we recommend you just get an electric one for practicality and safety. An electric pressure cooker is another very versatile gadget as well: some of them have many different cooking modes besides pressure. Some of those are: slow cooking, rice cooking, steamer, and some even have the yogurt maker function. You can also set timers and select from pre-configured recipe modes.

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High-speed blender

This one is especially true if you are a smoothie or ice cream lover. But a high-speed blender is not only for making soups and juices, they are essential modern tools for any kitchen to have. From breaking up ice and frozen berries to homemade flours: a good high-speed blender can level up your cooking. Also, let’s not forget the time you will save by having a blender like this.

Mandoline Slicer

Used for slicing different foods into a variety of shapes, the mandoline slicer is a must for any kitchen. It’s mainly used to prepare ingredients for cooking, such as fruits and vegetables. You will need one of those to get some great homemade potato chips and French fries. Usually, they come with two separate slicing options: julienne or straight cut. Options for the thickness of the slicing can vary from model to model, and they can be handheld or cranked. Pro tip: wear protective gloves!

Electric Mixer

For this one, you will have to choose between two options: a hand mixer or a stand mixer. If you are an avid baker and want to bake your own bread, cookies, and pizza dough, then you will want the stand mixer. If you only want to make some whipped cream, beat some egg whites, or do other light tasks, then a hand mixer is the right one for you. With the electric mixer, you can save a lot of time (and effort) on your baking.