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I feel like there is lots missing from this list that a really functional kitchen needs. Supplies I'd add to a MVK: Dry measuring cups/spoons, liquid measures
by bhousel 14y ago
I feel like there is lots missing from this list that a really functional kitchen needs.
Supplies I'd add to a MVK:
Dry measuring cups/spoons, liquid measures, rubber jar opener, bottle opener, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, digital timer, oven mitts, soap (I also like Lysol wipes for quick sanitizing)
Ingredients to keep in stock:
Fridge: butter (salted for cooking, unsalted for baking), lemon, lime, whole milk or cream, eggs, soy, Worcestershire
Pantry: cooking wine, vinegar, olive and vegetable oils, salt, black pepper (peppercorns in grinder preferably), dried spices (oregano, basil, parsley, cilantro, mint, chive, dill, cumin, coriander, chili powder, red pepper, garlic powder, dried onion, or at the very least some "cheater" mixes like Adobo, Jane's Krazy, Old Bay), vanilla, nuts and nut butters, shortening
Dry ingredients: white flour, white sugar (brown optional), baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, chocolate, breadcrumbs (or make them)
Also keep around: fresh garlic, onions, quick starches (rice, couscous, pasta, potato), bread, liquid stocks (really you can make these), cheeses, other alcohols
I think you can probably get everything on my list for less than the price of the ice cream maker.
- sarah2079 14y agoMy favorite jar opener is a rubber band looped around the lid. The fat ones from asparagus work well. I agree that measuring cups & spoons and oven mitts are a big oversight though, and the inclusion of the ice cream maker is just strange.
- eumenides1 14y agoThis. People focus a lot of the equipment, but a properly stocked pantry will get you further. Find a canned "quick" item that is super luxurious. Keep it always stocked. It makes the simple life awesome. Mine are "elysee gherkins". Eat a sandwich? Add gherkins. Any kind of appetizer? put a small bowl of gherkins out.
- bhousel 14y agoSweet, I am totally going to buy elysee gherkins the next time I see them. My secret luxurious dessert ingredient is speculoos. I saw it on Chopped so now I have to pick it up every time I'm at Trader Joe's.