Whether you hate to cook or enjoy being an at-home chef, there’s no doubt the task can come with its share of chores. Thankfully, you can make your time in the kitchen easier than ever before with the right tools. Whether you’re hoping to whip up a simple dish, or a gourmet treat, these fun and fancy kitchen tools will help you complete your tasks in no time.
Fish Spatula
This kitchen tool may not scream fancy, but it is an accessory often found in a professional chef’s arsenal that home cooks rarely possess. In spite of their namesake, fish spatulas can be used for far more than just fish. Their thin and flexible design can not only help you flip delicate fish but other foods that require more finesse when cooking.
Mandoline
If you have been chopping and slicing the old-fashioned way, you may be missing out on some big-time savings. Purchasing a small mandoline can ensure that your vegetables can be sliced as thin as you like with uniform precision. Most mandolines are even dishwasher safe, making them a kitchen must-have.
Cut Resistant Gloves
Even the best home cooks manage to cut themselves occasionally. If you don’t have great knife skills, or you simply want to protect your fingers while you’re quickly slicing veggies on the mandoline, cut-resistant gloves could be your saving grace.
Citrus Squeezer
To save space, it’s generally, a good rule of thumb to avoid one-purpose kitchen gadgets. The citrus squeezer is an exception to the rule. Nothing gives your dish a zesty kick like fresh-squeezed lemon or lime juice. Citrus squeezers are handheld and have a relatively small footprint, meaning you don’t have to worry about hand-squeezing lime seeds onto your fish tacos again.
Microplane Grater
Since the finishing touches are truly what makes a dish exceptional, don’t pass up on a microplane grater. These are the perfect tool for topping your dishes with lemon or lime zest, grated nutmeg, fine shreds of parmesan cheese, and even garlic. You’ll reach for your microplane grater all the time.
These classic and fancy kitchen tools should be in every kitchen, once you get one, you’ll wish you had it all along.
