10 Practical Kitchen Utensils to Always Have at Hand

As beginners, it’s sometimes difficult to start cooking without stress if you do not have a minimum utensils at hand. Slicing, grating, measuring, weighting… these basic activities require a set of practical tools that you cannot really overlook without ending up with disappointing results. Beside the obvious, knifes/board/pans combo, here’s a checklist of 10 essentials that have proven to be vital in any beginner or seasoned cook’s kitchen.

by Sidney Yang

Sidney Yang

Sidney is part of the Eatwell101 family since 2014. As an editor, she shares her enthusiasm for food, cooking tips, and entertaining across more than a thousand written articles published on Eatwell101.

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Updated Oct 22, 2013

1. Cookie Cutter Sets, by Ateco – $16.85 Amazon
2. Kobra Slicer, by De Buyer – $58.95 Amazon
3. Stainless Steel Salt / Pepper Shaker, by Update International – $6.98 Amazon
4. Glass Nesting Bowl Set – $29.95 Crate and Barrel
5. Stock Pot with Lid, by Zwilling – $149.95 Amazon
6. Endurance Spice Measuring Spoon Set, by RSVP – $14.00 Amazon
8. Precision Retro Mechanical Kitchen Scale, by Eat Smart – $27.95 Amazon
9. Stainless Steel Nesting Measuring Cup Set – $29.95 Amazon
10. Herb Savor – $31.50 Burpee
11. Classic Zester/Grater, by Microplane – $12.95 Amazon