Cooking Essentials
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The Essential Kitchen Guide For Family Meal Preparation
Stocking your kitchen with the right tools & equipment is a crucial part of achieving success come meal time. Pots, pans, baking dishes, knives & small wares designed to make preparations effortless are sometimes that bit of difference that sets apart those who enjoy cooking verses those who do not. Look to The Essential Guide To Classic Italian Recipes for a refresher on what some of those items should be then be certain these additional pieces make the cut as well.
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How To Stock Your Kitchen With Essential Tools & Equipment
Many classic Italian recipes begin with a need to cook pasta whether it be a main component of the dish or used to serve other items over. A Dutch oven or large stock pot, colander & tongs will prove to be invaluable for these common tasks. A good, sturdy cutting board should be available for chopping & dicing vegetables while a garlic press will be used time & time again to scent slowly simmered sauces, soups & quick sautés on the stove top.
The Essential Kitchen Guide For Family Meal Preparation
Family meal time is an ideal moment to focus on what’s important. There is tremendous value in the quality time & information shared over a delicious, wholesome dinner with loved ones. Savor this time which is the backbone to future success.
No. 1
The Oven Baked Meals
Have the proper baking dishes & vessels that will be needed for those hard working dinner favorites. Many times, recipes will yield two meals so it’s always good practice to purchase a pair in the same size & capacity. One may be used right away while the other may be frozen. Many Italian recipes require layer upon layer of components. Be sure a deep sided baking dish is in your arsenal for lasagna & Spicy Baked Ziti in particular.
No. 2
The Stove Top Meals
When reduction sauces, pan searing meats & quick stove top meals are planned & you’re looking to feed a crowd quickly, then a heavy duty, extra large French skillet should be in your cabinet. Invest in a pan that measures 13-inch wide & at least 2-inches deep. It should be made from quality materials featuring at least an 18/10 stainless cooking surface with an aluminum core for even cooking. A skillet of this capacity will allow you to easily sauté four chicken cutlets at one time or toss up to 2 pounds of cooked noodles & meat into a cream reduction sauce such as the one featured in my Shrimp Fettuccini Alfredo recipe. Be certain to make the investment. It will be well worth it.
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