5 Kitchen items you can’t live without

When creating the ideal kitchen, there are certain essential items that you should not overlook to simplify your cooking experience, as for some cooking can be a daunting task especially if you are a busy person.

BetterHome and Gardens hub provides 5 kitchen items you can’t live without:

  1. Measuring Cups and Spoons

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When cooking, measuring spoons and cups is crucial, as they ensure that all your measurements are accurate, resulting in a complete and delicious recipe. Can you imagine adding too much sugar to a recipe? It could end up being too sweet and inedible. Therefore, it’s important to use these tools correctly to achieve a perfect outcome. You only need one of each, so if you have extras that you don’t use, consider getting rid of them to declutter, say the above-mentioned source.

2. Can Opener

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The most important kitchen item has to be a can opener. If you’ve ever tried opening a can with a knife, you’ll know how difficult it can be. BetterHome and Garden acknowledges other methods to open a can, adding that, it can cause spills or the can to be deformed which becomes hard to open.

3. Storage containers

Having storage containers in your kitchen is essential as it helps you store your leftovers without leaving them in the pot overnight. Storage containers can also be used to store other things in the kitchen.

4. Chopping boards

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Whether you’re cutting vegetables or onions, using a chopping board will help you avoid damaging your plates or trays with knife marks. The hub recommends investing in wood and plastic boards, which are the most common; however, keep in mind that wood-cutting boards require more care and are more difficult to clean than plastic.

5. Oven pan 

Oven pans make cooking easier, especially when hosting a dinner party, as juggling multiple dishes at once can be difficult. These huge pans may hold both the main course and a side dish, such as chicken breasts and roasted carrots.

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