Necessary Equipment

I thought I should let you know the tools and accessories that the Keene household can't live without.

1. Sharp Knives: Husband loves his Shun knife and would recommend it to everyone. His outcast knives are sharp enough for me. I am not nearly as skilled with a knife.
2. Grater: We put parmesan on everything.
3. Gas Grill: Heats up quickly and the temperature is more controllable. We even grill in the winter so charcoal is out of the question.
4. Heavy Duty Stock Pot: Find one that has a removable colander for pasta and a steamer basket for vegetables.
5. Electric Smoker: We use it to smoke turkey breasts, salmon and occasionally ribs. As with the grill, the temperature is more easily controlled with electric.
6. Stainless Steel skillets: They can go from stovetop to oven, no problem.
7. Pizza Stone: Put it in the oven while it preheats. The crust will be amazing.
8. Kitchen scissors: Will cut everything including chicken bones.
9. Cast Iron Skillet: Can't make a descent grilled cheese without it.
10. Metal mixing bowls: We have various sizes.
11. Wooden spoons
12. Mortar and pestle: Essential for grinding herbs.
13. Metal tongs: We use them inside and out.
14. Colander
15. Measuring cups
16. Large porcelain casserole (dutch oven): Can go from stove top to oven like skillets.
17. 2 Loaf Pans
18. Pepper mill
19. Food Processor: It will act as chopper and blender.
20. Each Other: It sounds so cheesy, but we love to be in the kitchen together. Husband swears that couples who cook together have more sex. Sorry Maggie! Kidding aside, we have solved many problems while chopping vegetables and having a cold beer.