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TOP 5 KITCHEN MUST HAVES
MY TOP 5 KITCHEN MUST HAVES
Hey everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on my first blog post! Food For Thought is all about keeping things simple in the kitchen. I believe with a few practical tools we can make the most eye catching and delicious meals out there. I have created a top 5 list of my personal Kitchen must haves, plus the links on the pictures to exact tools I personally own. I know they work and last, so you don’t have to waste your time and money testing and trying. Life is complicated but feeding yourself and family doesn’t need to be. Next time you’re shopping for your Kitchen, keep an eye out for these
Top 5 Kitchen Must Haves.
Griddle Pan- My Griddle Pan is one of the most used tools in my kitchen. I use it it for a countless amount of things. My favourite uses are grilling Vegetables, Meat and toasting Bread. This is a fantastic tool for giving those signature char-grill marks that are usually only possible when using a BBQ. The Griddle Pan is made typically of Cast Iron. Cast Iron is a superior material in cookware as it holds heat evenly throughout and can reach high temperature’s, without tarnishing or burning food. Highly recommend this one! I have included link to the one i have.
Dutch Oven- Okay, so this is another goodie. My Dutch Oven is my pride and joy in the kitchen. 5 years ago I bought myself one, and I am never looking back. I have spent countless hours cooking Stews, Risottos, Soups, Pastas and even Bread in this thing. Just like the Griddle it is made of Cast Iron. The Dutch Oven is an incredibly versatile tool in the kitchen. I love having pans that I can easily transfer from Stovetop to Oven without worrying about melting plastic handles or “heat resistant” dishes exploding. I know every time i use this tool i can count on its durability. Once you buy yourself a Dutch Oven it will serve you for many years to come. Like many fundamental tools in the kitchen, its old school. Nothing fancy just a fantastic practical pot that will never let you down.
Pressure Cooker- Now this a definite top 10 for 2 main reasons. First reason is the fact that this will give you the ability to transform any tough cut of Protein into a melt in your mouth tender texture, within 40 minutes. This is absolutely brilliant when you are doing recipes that would usually require 3 hours in the oven. A Fantastic option for someone who is time poor and just needs to get a meal on the table quick. Secondly, is the fact that this particular Pressure Cooker has so many functions. For example you can not only create Stews, Pulled Pork etc but also boil Rice, slow-cook, make Porridge and even Yogurt! Although i haven’t been brave enough to try the Yogurt i will admit. I have linked my favourite Pressure Cooker on the picture.
Air Fryer- Ah my precious Air Fryer… Now anyone who owns an Air Fryer gets it. This tool is probably one of the most useful on the list. Now often people do under utilise their Air Fryers. Limiting themselves to reheating Frozen Food. I will admit when i first bought mine, all i cooked in it was Frozen Chips and Pasties. Now with further research, i started realising my Air Fryers true potential. I started thinking of it not only as a healthier alternative to deep frying, but also more of a really fast cooking Oven. So you can imagine all the dishes you could create in this thing! When i am ran off my feet during a busy day and just want something quick, this is where i turn. Perfect Pork Crackling every time, tender Roast Vegetables in 20 minutes and even Rotisserie Chicken. With so many options to buy, i do highly recommend getting yourself an Air Fryer that is the “Drawer” style not the “Bucket”. I don’t know if that is the correct term for either, but i do know that the link i have provided on picture is awesome value and works great! This one has the Rotisserie attachment!
Mortar & Pestle- Have you ever wanted to try making your own Pesto, Curry Paste or Spice Mix? If so a Mortar & Pestle is the best choice by far. You can of course use a Food Processor, but there is something that hits differently when using this old style tool. I do think that when you mash and smash inside a Mortar & Pestle, you unlock all the flavour inside the ingredient. The natural oils tend to come out more and you can have total control over the texture of whatever you may be creating. I have made some of the most flavour packed rubs and marinades in this thing. It also encouraged me buy my Spices whole, which in turn inspired me to try new combinations and recipes. Win, Win!
So thats it guys! Thank you again for taking the time to read my post 🙂 This blog is really new and it is my first time creating a website. As time goes on i will be adding more links into my posts and lots more recipes. Enjoy your day and please take care of yourself. Cooking is about connection and curiosity so just have fun experimenting. You might just create the best meal, you have ever had. Please feel free to comment on this post and let me know if you love these tools too! Take care XX Food For Thought- Tashi
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