Kids Kitchen Utensils

When you're trying to get your child involved in cooking, you'll
need to invest in some kitchen utensils to pique their
interest and make their lives a bit easier. If your child has no
experience working in the kitchen at all, you'll need to introduce
them to the hand held utensils first before allowing them to use the
electrical appliances that will improve their skills and repertoire.
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Hand Utensils
Before your child can start to cook full meals, they will need to
learn to use kids kitchen utensils that are essential for food
preparation. Start them off with utensils such as:
While these may not be the most exciting utensils in the kitchen,
they can be incorporated easily into your kitchen tasks. Children
will naturally get satisfaction out of being part of the team.
With each of the kitchen utensils, you need to go through the basic
training procedure of demonstrating, supervising and working
independently. You'll also need to show your child how to use each
one safely and what to do if they become injured. Finally, make sure
that they clean up after themselves and put the utensils away. This
will teach them the importance of keeping the kitchen clean and
ready for the next user.
15 Must Have Kitchen Items
If you are looking to help someone stock their kitchen, trying to
find a foodie inspired gift or need an update in your kitchen, here
are my most used items in my house.
Food
Chopper- you can buy different variation of these but this
one is my favorite and one the kids enjoy helping with.
Blender
or food processor- I use both of these for various kitchen
tasks like blending together ingredients, chopping large amounts of
ingredients, etc.
Kitchen
Knives Set- a good set of knives is important when you cook!

If you teach small children as well, we recommend these
Curious Chef Knives.
Flexible
Cutting Boards- these type of cutting boards are my favorite
because they are easy to clean and easy to store.
Rimmed
Baking Sheet- I use these for baking as well as roasting
vegetables and meat.

Silpat baking sheet- Put these on top of your baking sheets
and clean up will be much easier and your food will cook
beautifully.
Cooling
Rack- Love these for cookies and baked goods of course, but
also great for adding a glaze to cakes and fit into a baking sheet
to catch the excess.

Kitchen
Scissors- these work for cutting up vegetables, dried herbs,
cooked meats and when my kids were smaller I used them often for
cutting spaghetti noodles.

Kitchen
Tongs- a very versatile utensils you'll be using a lot for
tossing salads, turning meats and more.

Glass
Measuring Cups-You'll use this often for melt or cooking
things in the microwave as well as measuring liquids.

Cheese Grater- ironically I use this more often for grating
onions and not cheese.

Hand
Mixer- Easy storage and great for quick jobs.

Garlic
Press- If you like garlic in what you are cooking, this is a
must in your kitchen too!
Silicone
Rubber Spatulas- love these! Buy several in different sizes so
you can use them for small and large jobs.

13x9
Baking Dish- A dish you'll use for baking as well as cooking
dinner. These are available in glass as well I just prefer the
nonstick type and love having a lid included to carry to potlucks or
store in the fridge.

A fun way to introduce kids to tools is with a cooking lesson.
10 Everyday Stock Your Kitchen Items
These items are standard items for the kitchen when you bake and
cook often.
Vegetable
peeler
Whisk
Stirring
spoons
Strainer
or Colander
Mixing
Bowls
Pot
and Pan Set
Ladle
Measuring
Spoons and Cups
Metal
Spatula
Can
Opener
Kitchen Appliances Wishlist
These suggestions aren't necessary for stocking the kitchen but they
make cooking easier, especially when you are working with limited
cooking facilities.
Kitchen
Aid
Stand Mixer
George
Foreman Grill
Ninja
Foodi 5 in 1
Air
Fryer
Crock
Pot
Heavy
duty blender like Vita Mix
Immersion
Blender
What are your favorite kitchen items you use often at your
house?
Kids Cooking Highlights
We've compiled some children's tools that are available in the
children's cooking market today. Included are real utensils that are
small enough for children's hands and a lot more fun items to get
children interested in helping out in the kitchen. This page is sure
to bring some added enjoyment to their cooking experiences.
These children's tools add a little more fun while helping out in
the kitchen. They are made like real kitchen tools but in a smaller
size to fit children's hands.

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