A Very Brief History Of Kitchen Utensils

These come in pretty colors, so find one that matches your dishes; you’ll want to serve right out of it. I actually prefer slicing and dicing with a good kitchen knife but I see the appeal of a garlic press. But once in a while, usually for making a big salad, that sucker comes in handy… assuming I don’t end up slicing a tip of a finger off.

Try to use a regular brush in cooking and you may find the bristles separating or melting off. With a Cooking Brush, you use a specially prepared brush that can baste or paint sauces, liquids and similar to foods safely. A common use of a Cooking Brush is in the application of sauces on BBQ food or roasts. The problem with large meats being cooked, turkeys and hams, is that they have a tendency to dry out.

I also use them to place the finished foods precisely on the plate. They are a workhorse, and I have used many in my career and my favourite is the high tensile steel type with a bend at the articulation instead of a spring and pin mechanism. I also like the version that has a dipped in the silicon handle material for no slip and also some heat resistant support. In a restaurant, we used large stock pots and colanders to strain pasta in large batches. But, as we have moved onto having many varieties of pasta offerings we started working in smaller batches, cooking al minute .

It’s important for them to have silicone tips to prevent scratching and a high degree of heat-resistance so they don’t melt away after frequent use. You’ll never need another cast iron skillet in your lifetime as these are insanely durable and can cook anything. Our recommended cast iron skillet is made of high-quality materials in the USA and is very reasonably priced! You can’t go wrong with Lodge’s 12 inch cast iron skillet. When it comes to stainless steel pots and pans in general, we’re big fans of Cuisineart’s Multiclad New Gadgets 2022 Pro series.

This 100% pure aluminum sheet pan from Nordic Ware is commercial quality and a large size - perfect for spacing out your food and getting that delicious browned effect. This sheet pan is easy to clean, lightweight, sturdy, won’t bend or buckle like cheap alternatives, and will last a lifetime. For summer dishes like burgers, roasted salmon, meatballs, and marinated vegetables, a grill pan is a must. It creates tantalizing grill lines in your food, just like a barbecue does.