By: Shoruq El-Meligy

If you’re all about cooking and making your own meals, it is important that you feel comfortable in your kitchen, and in order to do this, you must have the necessary tools at your disposable, because, as we all know, cooking can be tiring and frustrating if you don’t have the right equipment. It can turn from an enjoyable experience in to a total disaster.

Having a clean, well-organized and well-prepared kitchen is key to achieving a smooth environment, and because we, at Yaoota, care about your comfort, and in order to help you sharpen your cooking skills as well as make your kitchen experience more convenient with less clutter, we’ve created a list of 7 essential kitchen tools that you absolutely can’t do without.

*Prices listed in the article are the ones provided when the article was published, and they are subject to change according to supply and demand of the market.

1. Metaltex  Salad Serving Tong, Primavera

This 23-cm-long salad serving tong is made of plastic and comes in attractive bright colors. It is also multi-functional; it can be used for serving not only salad, but also other foods, such as fruit pieces, cheese cubes, baked goods and many others. They’re handy to use and prevent you from making a mess when serving different foods or tossing salad. You can also use them with one hand, since they’re shaped like scissors allowing your other hand to be free to hold the dish from which you’re serving or stirring.

You can see Metaltex, Salad Serving Tong, Primavera here.

2. Metaltex Lemon squeezer, Tropico

Using a lemon squeezer has many benefits: It is more hygienic, more efficient, helps you extract all the juice and most importantly separates all the seeds, all with minimal effort on your part. This Metaltex lemon squeezer is made of aluminum and is easy to clean.

You can see Metaltex – Lemon squeezer – Tropico here.

3. Trudeau Silicone Twist Jar Opener

This particular tool may not be as well-known or as widespread as other tools mentioned in this list. Nonetheless, it is vital to have this tool in the kitchen for tough jars and lids that you just can’t open on your own. It helps you maintain a firm grip to open stubborn jars quickly.

This Trudeau jar opener has a 5-year warranty, is adjustable to various jar sizes and is easy to clean, since it’s dishwasher safe. It also comes in three colors: red, green and blue, to suit different tastes. Give your hand a break and save valuable time with this easy-to-use adjustable jar opener.

You can see Trudeau, Twist Jar Opener, Silicone here.

4. Metaltex Banana n Go Safe Container

Need to bring your lunch with you to work or school? This Banana n Go Safe plastic container is perfect for someone who’s always on the go. We all know how hard it could be to keep your food fresh and in good condition while traveling from one place to another. The need for safe storage specially made for transportation is crucial. Avoid your banana getting smushy and bruising with this convenient and easy-to-transport container. You can also elongate or shorten it to fit most banana sizes, as it adjusts to different sizes (22 cm to 27 cm). Make sure to wash it well before each use for extra safety.

You can see Metaltex, Banana n Go, Safe Container here.

 5. Metaltex Set of 7 Small Bag Clips

In order to keep your food healthy and fresh, these bag clips are ideal if you want to store your food and snacks in the fridge or in kitchen cabinets. There are 7 pieces per set, and they tightly seal any bag, as they are made of sturdy and durable plastic material. They’re very easy to use and they will also help you keep your kitchen organized.

You can see Metaltex Set of 7 Small Bag Clips here.

6. Trudeau Silicone Utensil Pot Clip

With this tool made of plastic and stainless steel, you can prevent accidents from happening and prep your food with no mess and with more efficiency and order. This silicone utensil pot clip hooks to the pot and allows you to place your cooking utensil (spoon, spatula, etc.) on the rim of the pot for easier access and a clean countertop! Additionally, it’s high-heat-resistant, so it can withstand the high temperature over the stove, and it’s dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning. It also comes in three colors: red, blue and green. A very practical tool indeed that downs on mess and saves space.

You can see Trudeau Silicone Utensil Pot Clip here.

7. Trudeau Half-Rounded Plastic Pot Drainer

You can easily strain pasta, vegetables or whatever it is you’re cooking without any difficulty with this plastic pot drainer. It’s 24 cm long, high-heat resistant (350°F-175°C) and made of durable plastic that can withstand regular use. You simply place the drainer on the lower half of the pot while you pour out the water. What’s great about this half-rounded drainer is that, with its unique shape and technique, your food will not come in contact with the sink, therefore keeping it clean and uncontaminated. It’s easy to clean, since it’s dishwasher-safe, and it’s also easy to store simply by hooking it from its handle. It also comes in a variety of vibrant colors, including green, orange, red and blue to suit your taste!

You can see Trudeau Half-Rounded Plastic Pot Drainer here.

Tips

• Keep all your tools clean, and regularly wash them after each time of use according to the instructions.
• Check whether each product is dishwasher-safe before washing to avoid ruining it.
• Keep all non-heat-resistant material away from the stove or any source of heat to avoid accidents and scalds/burns.

Lastly, have fun cooking! And let us know about your experience with any of these products in the comments below.

*Some products may be currently out of stock, but they will be available again soon. If you encounter any similar problem, please comment on the article, or contact us through our Facebook page.