11 kitchen tools that help me make the most of my small New York City kitchen
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Brandt Ranj,Brandt Ranj
Mar 1, 2019, 03:47 IST
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I live in a New York City apartment, and the space in my tiny kitchen is prime real estate.
I've had to learn some cooking hacks to make the most of my space and seriously consider the appliances that have earned their place in my kitchen.
In my dreams, I cook in a huge, fully fleshed out kitchen with tools and accessories that would make Gordon Ramsey jealous. When I wake up, I cook on a countertop that's barely big enough for my cutting board and a range with three functioning burners.
These restrictions haven't kept me from cooking, but they have made me really selective about what I keep in my kitchen. Everything needs to earn its keep, whether it's a basic kitchen scale or a high powered stand mixer. At the same time, I've had to figure out ways to make the most out of my space without doing major construction in my apartment.
Below, you'll find the tools I use to trick people into thinking I have a big kitchen and the handful of tools and appliances I use often enough to justify keeping them. If having a small kitchen has kept you from getting into the kitchen, use these recommendations as a guide to make it work. It takes a little effort, but the results are fulfilling, and tasty!
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A smart sous vide tool that lets me effortlessly cook restaurant quality meals
A waffle maker that I actually use very often
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A powerful compact kitchen mixer that makes baking less messy
A cast iron skillet that's easy to clean
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A movable island that lets me extend my kitchen
A simple kitchen scale that lets me get my ingredient amounts just right
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An expandable shelf that's allowed me to double my cabinet space
Mason jars for storing, freezing, and pickling my favorite foods
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A set of magnetic tins that keep my spices organized and at an arm's length away
A rotating utensil holder that keeps my smaller tools organized
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Baking mats that are non stick
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