12 Essential Kitchen Tools

If you’re a beginner cook, these are the 12 tools you need to get started. Or if you’ve been cooking a long time, you may want to simplify and pare down to these basics.

Whisks
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Whisks

Whisks in assorted sizes are ideal for beating eggs and egg whites, blending salad dressings, and dissolving solids in liquids. They are essential for making creamy sauces. Whisks are available in both stainless steel and nylon; the nylon ones won’t scratch nonstick surfaces.
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