£80 to spend online at House Of Fraser

Liquid_Entity · 17 Jan 2013 at 12:53

What small and helpful things should I get to deck out my kitchen...

Not asking for specifics but give me some ideas of some kitchen essentials I should have to cook/bake/prepare foods.

I already have:

Robert Welch 3 Signature Knife Set http://www.millyskitchenstore.co.uk/RobertWelchSignature3PieceKnifeSetwithHand-HeldSharpener-Product-19626.html
Wooden Chopping Board
Griddle Pan
Frying Pan
3 saucepans (although have seen better days)
Stew/Casserole size pan (not a oven suitable one though)

Can't really think what else I have or what I need. I know £80 isn't a lot but I am sure there are some things I can get

malolo · 17 Jan 2013 at 13:06

digital scales
oven/meat thermometer
stick blender
pasta machine
pizza stone

What sort of things do you cook? Do you bake? Do you like a particular cuisine that needs specific items to make things?

Liquid_Entity · 17 Jan 2013 at 13:12

Really only just getting in to cooking and baking. I can make banana bread haha I don't think I have a real clue about proper cooking. I am just better than my girlfriend so she thinks I am a great cook haha

I like stir fries, curries, roasts, steaks and I love my veggies so there's no real issue with not liking something. I just don't know how to cook most of these things from fresh. Mostly buy sauces etc in packets/jars.

Russinating · 17 Jan 2013 at 13:26

What about a pie or pudding (crumble etc) dish? Pyrex is ok but it's nicer to serve those kind of foods in the dish so a Le Creuset is perfect: http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Le+Creuset+26cm+Stoneware+rectangular+dish/113672079,default,pd.html

Apple cumble is a piece of **** to make. Literally 4/5 ingredients for a basic one.

I know that dish isn't expensive but a few little bits like that will give you a lot for £80.

PapaLazaru · 17 Jan 2013 at 14:09

Liquid_Entity said:
I like stir fries, curries

Wok for stir fries or pressure cooker for curries.

No pressure cookers but a decent wok - http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Circulon+Frypan+bar+stir+fry,+28cm/178587970,default,pd.html

Liquid_Entity · 17 Jan 2013 at 15:34

Thanks Russinating. I like a good cottage or shepherds pie so a Le Creuset will be good.

Yes PapaLazaru, I used to have a decent wok and then it went missing when I last moved. Never even seen what a pressure cooker does. Decent wok is a good idea though.

KelDG · 17 Jan 2013 at 16:23

Pressure cookers are awesome, they cook food more than twice as fast and only use about 1/4 of the amount of energy to do it. I like cooking chicken breasts for 8 mins in mine. Super quick food.

Glaucus · 17 Jan 2013 at 17:59

KelDG said:
Pressure cookers are awesome, they cook food more than twice as fast and only use about 1/4 of the amount of energy to do it. I like cooking chicken breasts for 8 mins in mine. Super quick food.

But can also destroy the taste.
For example pressure cook an onion, and it losses all its onion taste. And left with a sweet pulp.
So I wouldn't recommend a pressure cooker for someone fairly new. It's well down on the list.

Are the vouchers time limited? If not you're best thing is to pick up stuff as you need it. That way you'll actually use it.

Although saying that you have some big holes, unless you just didnt list them
Scales
Electric whisk
A steel to keep the knife in good shape
Roasting dishes
Pie/Pyrex type dishes
Measuring jug
Measuring cups/spoons
Baking/cake spring type tins
Mixing bowls
Multi tool (hand blender, whisk chopper) I find I use this more than the big food processor, like this
http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Kenw...dblender+and+masher/137686317,default,pd.html no idea if that's a good model, just thought a picture would help.