Do you have all eight?
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Do you consider yourself a serious home chef?
Or are you just in the market for some new kitchen gadgets?
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So we asked professional chefs what they use at home and at work.
Their answers are both helpful and surprising.
Here are eight tools everyone needs in their kitchen, according to the experts.
It is also extremely durable and can last a lifetime if it is maintained properly," Willcox says.
Another reason to go with stainless steel cookware?
It can be used to cook anything because it is a non-reactive material.
Benriner Mandoline
Do you have trouble slicing or cutting veggies thinly?
Chef Fernando Navas, executive chef and owner ofBALVANERAin New York advises keeping aBenriner Japanese mandolinein your kitchen.
I discovered it while working at Nobu and it’s been one of my go-to’s ever since.
It’s super light and precise and easy to work with.
It’s also super sharp.
you’re able to use it on anything, he explains.
But Navas isnt the only chef touting this tool.
Citrus Juicer
Want to make margaritas or simply jazz up a glass of water?
Navas suggests keeping a metal lime juicer on hand.
At home, our simple, metal lime juicer takes the prize; margarita magic.
This tool is easy to store and clean and is relatively inexpensive.
A Reliable Blender
Whether you are making a smoothie or soup, everyone needs a blender.
Sur-Trevino likes theVitamix Ascent Series.
This blender can cover almost every recipe in our arsenal.
Great for the perfect sauce consistency.
Amazing for soups, smoothies, dips, or frozen desserts as well," Sur-Trevino says.
A Sharp Knife
There is nothing more frustrating than trying to cook with a dull knife.
A Dutch Oven
Vourliotaki also thinks everyone needs a Dutch oven in their kitchen.
They are excellent multitaskers.
These pots can do the same job as a casserole or a saucepan.
you might cook, steam, poach, or even bake!
The perfect slow cooker as well.
Tongs
Serious home chefs know the importance of food presentation.
Executive chef Matteo Limoli atHudson Housein New Jersey recommends the Paderno 30cm Tong.
Microplane Zester/Grater
Who doesnt love cheese on top of a salad or a fresh bowl of pasta?
Executive chef Joseph Tartamella atFelinain New Jersey recommends using a microplane zester/grater.
I love using one forgrating cheeseslike Pecorino and Parmigiano, giving cheese a snow-like effect when plating.
