Upgrade your kitchen to cook like a professional chef

Of course, cooking like a chef at home requires talent and practice. But there’s no doubt about it — having the right culinary tools, appliances and prep space is essential, too. To upgrade your kitchen so that you can cook like a chef, consider the following:
Prep Like a Pro
Save time and energy and get a cleaner cut by maintaining your knives. Properly clean, dry and store knives directly after use and regularly sharpen them. Whether that’s on a magnetic strip on the wall or an in-drawer organiser, the best options will allow you to see all your knives at once so you can reach for the correct one. Precision slicing? You may also wish to invest in a mandoline.
Bake a lot? Consider ditching the measuring cups by using a digital scale instead. You’ll get faster, more accurate results. And the bonus of less to clean-up.
Cook Like a Pro
When it comes to ensuring that there are no limits to what you can do in the kitchen, it’s all about having top-notch appliances.
Move Like a Pro
Do an audit of your current cooking habits, bearing in mind the layout of your kitchen and the organisation of go-to ingredients. Are you expending time and energy walking all the way around the kitchen island just to get to the fridge? Are you spending too much time poking around for a particular spice or oil? The optimal flow in your kitchen space will allow for more intuitive food preparation and help you stay light on your feet. Want to cook like a professional? Update your kitchen accordingly. A few upgrades can help you become a better chef.