Cook like a chef: the tools that can't be missed in your home!

Any cook, even novice cooks, should start with minimal but well-chosen equipment. These tools will accompany you in every recipe, from the simplest to the most elaborate:

Here are the basic tools to always have:

• Sharp chef's knife
• Fresh pasta machine
• Paring knife for precision work
• Serrated knife for bread and hard crust
• Sturdy cutting board (best to have two: one for meat and one for vegetables)
• Wooden spoons and silicone spatulas
• Hand whisk for whipping and blending
• Kitchen tongs for turning, scooping, serving
• Ergonomic potato peeler
• Multi-sided grater
• Measuring cups and spoons for precise recipes

These tools not only make preparation more efficient, but also improve safety in the kitchen.

All pans are not the same. Each material has different properties in terms of heat conduction, sealing and reaction with food.

Essential pots and pans include:

• Nonstick f rying pan: perfect for cooking eggs, pancakes and omelets without sticking.
• Stainless steel skillet: ideal for browning meat and making flavorful sauces.
• Cast-iron skillet: holds and distributes heat evenly, great for slow, flavorful cooking.
• Large pot with lid: essential for soups, pasta, soups and boiled meats.
• Medium saucepan: ideal for risottos, side dishes and creamy sauces.
• Small saucepan: perfect for making sauces, heating milk or melting butter and chocolate.

Buy fewer but good quality pieces: they will last for years and pay you back in taste and functionality

Precision in cutting is what distinguishes a well-made dish from an improvised one. But besides the knife, there are other very useful tools:

• Adjustable mandoline: ideal for precisely slicing fruits and vegetables evenly.
• Fine stra iner and sieve: perfect for straining sauces, creams and powdered ingredients.
• Masher or potato masher: essential for smooth purees and lump-free velvety soups.
• Electric or manual food chopper: useful for making beats, pestos, dressings and quick chopping.
• Immersion blender: versatile and practical, blends soups, sauces and smoothies directly in the pot.

These tools speed up work and improve dish presentation.

Cooking like a chef also means being able to dose and control times and temperatures carefully. It is not enough to go "by eye."

The tools to have at hand are:

• Digital scales: essential for precise doses, especially in baking.
• Kitchen thermometer: ideal for meat cooked to perfection, crispy fries and perfect chocolate.
• Kitchen timer: helps you never get cooking times wrong.
• Cooling rack or riser: essential for well-chilled cakes with flawless texture.

Small touches that make a big difference on the end result.

The oven is often underestimated, but it can become a great ally. Here's what you need to make the most of it:

• Nonstick baking sheets in various sizes
• Cake, muffin, plumcake molds
• Ceramic or glass baking dishes
• Baking paper, foil and aluminum foil
• Oven probe for low-temperature meats

If cooking is your passion and you want to experiment, these advanced tools will allow you to explore new gastronomic horizons:

• Cooking siphon: ideal for creating light foams, mousses and perfect whipped cream.
• Low-temperature cooking runer: guarantees precision and ultra tender results.
• Compact slicer: perfect for cured meats, thin carpaccio and professional cuts.
• Vacuum machine: essential for sous-vide cooking and food preservation.