Pot

It is considered the most essential utensil in a kitchen. There is a variety in size and material of construction on the market. It is important to choose the one that best suits your needs, but a medium-sized pot with a glass lid that allows us to see our food, is definitely a correct choice.

Frying Pan

Don't rush to associate it with unhealthy eating, because it's not always true.

• A medium frying pan will come in handy for many recipes, as you can use it for frying or even for a simple sauce.
• A deep frying pan with a wok-style lid will help you with juicier dishes, like a risotto.
• A good choice, also, is a grill pan. You can use it for grilling meat or fish and have a result similar to grilling on a barbecue.

Baking Tray

In a baking tray, you can roast meat, grill burgers, and also bake cookies, rolls, or other desserts. Make sure to have at least two trays, of different sizes or shapes.

Bowl

The simplest and at the same time the most useful utensil in a kitchen. There are many sizes, as many as their uses - mixing ingredients in a recipe, tossing a salad, serving sauce/dip on the table, and so much more. You can choose several different sizes to make your cooking easier.

Food Processor

It finely chops and purees almost everything, so it will save you a lot of time in executing many recipes, especially if you choose a food processor with a large capacity container.

Various small tools

Finally, let's not forget some tools necessary for most recipes, such as a general-purpose spatula, a pair of tongs (for your grilled dishes), a strainer (for your pasta), and a chopper (for your vegetables).

Quick and Easy Meals

Now that you have gathered all your tools, we will suggest some ideas for easy meals that will take about 15 minutes of your time.

Salads

Choose the base of your salad and give it a good wash. Then add finely chopped vegetables of your choice. You should also choose a source of protein, such as eggs, tuna, chicken, or cheese. Finally, add olive oil or prepare your desired dressing in a bowl.

Grilled

Use your pan for grilled meat, while at the same time you can boil rice in your pot. Alternatively, and more healthily, prefer the oven. A nice idea is grilled salmon. In a bowl, mix honey, salt, pepper, olive oil, pour over the salmon and place it in a preheated oven for 15'. Again, you can accompany it with rice, pasta or salad.

Pasta

There are always many ideas for delicious and easy dishes with our favorite pasta. Whether hot or cold dishes, with meat or vegetarian, there are so many combinations that you will never get bored!

Soups

A choice that is elevated especially during the winter days. You boil water in a pot and add various vegetables, which will cook until they soften. You can serve with rusks, croutons or bread.

And don't forget: a balanced diet doesn't require effort - or time - it requires a way!