microplane grater: use this to zest lemons and limes before you pop them in your hand-squeeze juicer. you can also grate parmesan cheese in half the time a box grater takes plus it makes it so fluffy that it increases the volume while using less. rimmed baking sheet (not non-stick). the ½ inch rim that runs the perimeter of the pan allows you to use this as the ultimate one-dish dinner pan. the short sides keep food from rolling off but also don’t create steam so food can caramelize and get a nice rich flavor quickly. use it to roast asparagus or swiss chard or a pan of chicken breasts cut up and mixed with your favorite veggies. large wood or bamboo cutting board. having enough room to cut up fresh produce is so important. you can buy a bamboo board in a large size for around $15. you can place it over your kitchen sink which instantly increases your counter space by almost two feet! fold-in-half hand juicer. this is the quickest and easiest way to get great flavor on salads fish meat and veggies. place a half of a lemon or lime in one of these and clamp down. juice with no seeds no electrical cords and no big mess to clean up! one sharp knife (6-8? ). yes just one. using dull knives increases your risk of cutting yourself. one good sharp knife will cut your prep time in half as well as save your sanity! if you already have a few dull ones get the best one sharpened — some grocery stores have a sharpening service.
what are the five most necessary kitchen tools?