Dinner Planner - Meal Planner with Grocery Shopping List

  • Home
  • FREE MEAL PLANS
  • Instant Pot Recipes
  • Printables
  • GREENER LIVING
  • Healthy You!
  • RECIPES

4 Kitchen Gadgets Every Novice Foodie Should Own

Chopped mint on wooden board close-up

4 Kitchen Gadgets Every Novice Foodie Should Own

There was probably a time when all you needed to create a meal was a can opener and a pot on the stove. That was then; but now that you’re cooking skills have improved, have your kitchen tools? Learn which four gadgets could help you up your cooking game.

A Quality Chef’s Knife

See Our Pick for A Qualtiy Chef’s Knife – 8 inch  Equinox Professional Chef’s Knife 

Chances are, if you’ve done any cooking, you already own a knife for chopping and slicing food. The comparison between an OK knife and a good-quality chef’s knife is like that of hamburger to prime rib. Once you’ve held the better of the two in your hand, you’ll never go back.

The key to a great knife is finding one that fits you. Chef’s knives come in a variety of lengths, styles and weights, and finding the right one for you means getting out there and experiencing them for yourself.

The right knife should have proper balance, meaning the balance point is where the handle meets the blade. This makes possible a much smoother motion when cutting and chopping, requiring less effort on your part. A good knife should also allow you to chop in that rocking style that you see so often on cooking shows.

Weight is another factor when choosing the right chef’s knife. Some prefer a heavy knife, its weight helping with the downward, cutting motion while others find too much weight a burden. See what feels comfortable based on your hand size and strength.

Meat Thermometers – must have!

See Our Pick for Best Kitchen Meat Thermometers –   Zvation Wireless Meat Thermometer 

Great food often hinges on two things: seasoning and cooking to the proper “doneness.” Nothing screams novice cook like meat that is over- or undercooked, so always have an instant-read thermometer at the ready when cooking meats.

When cooking a larger cut of meat, such as a turkey or prime rib roast, a digital thermometer can be a foodie’s best friend. These thermometers consist of two separate components: a metal probe, which is inserted into the meat, and a digital monitor that receives readings from the probe. As the meat cooks, the monitor will show you the internal temperature of the meat, and an alarm will sound when the meat is done. These are perfect for when you’re entertaining and don’t want to be checking your meat’s temperature constantly.

Microplane Grater/Zester

A microplane grater/zester is one of those kitchen gadgets you don’t know you need until you have one, then spend the rest of your cooking life wondering how you ever lived without it. Originally used in the woodworking industry, it didn’t take long for chefs to fall in love with this tool’s ability to zest citrus and grate cheese into delicate wisps of flavor. It also grates smaller food items, such as fresh nutmeg or frozen chili peppers, perfectly.

See our Pick For Best Microplane Grater/Zester –    Microplane 40020 Classic Zester/Grater

Mandolin Slicer

Have you ever tried to cut evenly thin slices of potatoes by hand a failed miserably? You’re not alone. With its pre-set blade measurements, a mandolin takes most of the work out of creating uniform slices of just about any sliceable food. Just dial in the desired thickness of your slices and glide the food over the blade. What slides out underneath is a slice of perfection. Just be sure to grip the food with the accompanying pusher to keep your fingers out of the mix.

poato slices

Every workspace needs, as the saying goes, “the right tools for the job.” When it comes to cooking, having the rights tools can help you create meals worth remembering. While you certainly don’t need to splurge on every shiny gadget you see, having these basics will certainly help make your time in the kitchen easier.

See Our Pick For Best Mandolin Slicer –  Benriner Mandoline Slicer, with 4 Japanese Stainless Steel Blades

 




So there you are!  A few gadgets that we think every little foodie should have in their kitchen to make things so much easier.

 

AWESOME CYBER MONDAY DEAL! INSTANT POT!!

TOPICS/CATEGORIES

  • Cheap & Easy Meals
  • CookBook Reviews
  • Fredo's Blog Dads That Cook
  • GUEST BLOGGERS
  • Healthy Baking
  • Healthy Dinners
  • HEALTHY LIVING
  • Healthy Sides
  • Holiday Dishes
  • INSTANT POT RECIPES
  • One-Pot Wonders
  • Pittsburgh Foodlicious!
  • Product Reviews
  • Sally's Hobby Farm
  • Savory Soups & Stews
  • SHE COOKS
  • SHE'S AMAZING
  • Summer Recipes
  • THIS & THAT
  • What's for Dinner
  • What's For Lunch/Breakfast

Quick Links

  • CONTACT US
  • ABOUT US
  • WEEKLY FAVORITE PRODUCT!
  • Helpful Articles
  • Kitchen Stuff We Love
  • Clean and Healthy Meals
  • Dad Cooks Dinner
  • Coffee Break
  • Egg Recipes
  • Shop With Us Healthy Products
  • All About Spices
  • Privacy Policy Notice

What’s New at DinnerPlanner.com!

  • Spaghetti and Frozen Meatballs
  • Pistachio Crusted Salmon
  • Lo Mein Noodles – Easy Recipe with Chicken
  • Sweet Potatoes with Cream
  • Baby Potatoes Recipe
  • Butternut Squash Noodles
  • Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Minestrone Soup Vegetarian With White Beans Recipe
  • Lemon Pepper Roasted Whole Chicken Recipe
  • Turkey Sausage Skillet Healthy Dinner

Dinner Planner  – Meal Planning For Busy Families! Bring Your Family Back to The Dinner Table with Healthy and Delicious Dinner Recipes and Dinner Ideas! 

Follow @DinnerPlanner

DinnerPlanner.com