Tool
Liquid measuring cup
Read liquids at eye level for the right amount.
What it is and why it matters
A liquid measuring cup is a clear cup with a spout and lines on the side. You fill it on the counter and read it at eye level for water, milk, broth and oil. The spout pours without dribbling.
Used in 74 Simmerbee recipes: needed in 71, nice to have in 3.
In our guides: #9 in Starter kitchen: the 15 things you'll use most, #11 in What you need to start baking
Recipes that need it (71)
dinner (31)
- Baked Mac and Cheese with Crispy Topping
- Cacio e Pepe (Cheese and Black Pepper Pasta)
- Cajun-Style Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
- Chicken Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce
- Classic Chicken Pot Pie
- Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
- Coq au Vin with Chicken Thighs
- Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo
- Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff
- Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese
- Creole-Style Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
- Fresh Basil Pesto Pasta
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
- Herb-Butter Roast Turkey
- Linguine with Clams in White Wine Garlic Sauce
- New England Clam Chowder
- One-Pot Chicken Cacciatore
- Oven-Braised Holiday Brisket with Onions
- Penne alla Vodka
- Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
- Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Onion Gravy
- Skillet Beef and Broccoli
- Skillet Chicken Teriyaki
- Slow-Cooker Beef and Broccoli
- Slow-Cooker Cuban-Style Mojo Pork
- Slow-Cooker Red Beans and Rice
- Smothered Pork Chops in Onion Gravy
- Swedish-Style Meatballs in Creamy Gravy
- Vegan Kale and Walnut Pesto Pasta
- Weeknight Beef Stroganoff
- Weeknight Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
side-dishes (19)
- Buttery Rice Pilaf
- Classic Buttermilk Irish Soda Bread
- Classic Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
- Classic Herb Bread Stuffing
- Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
- Crispy-Edged Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread
- Fluffy Cilantro Lime Rice
- From-Scratch Green Bean Casserole
- Greek-Style Lemon Oregano Roasted Potatoes
- Honey Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
- Lemon Herb Rice Pilaf with Orzo
- One-Pot Hoppin' John for New Year's Day
- Orange-Ginger Cranberry Sauce
- Soft Buttery Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls
- Soft Classic White Sandwich Bread
- Southern-Style Collard Greens
- Sweet Honey Cornbread with Honey Butter
- Three-Strand Braided Challah
- Turkey Gravy from Pan Drippings
breakfast-brunch (8)
- Cheddar Chive Buttermilk Scones
- Classic Cream Scones
- Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
- Fluffy Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pancakes
- Glazed Blueberry Lemon Scones
- Ham and Cheese Egg Muffin Cups
- Lemon Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
- Veggie and Cheese Egg Muffin Cups
desserts (5)
- Chocolate Cupcakes with Fudge Frosting
- Classic Pecan Pie
- Creamy Stovetop Cinnamon Rice Pudding
- Flaky All-Butter Pie Crust (Double Crust)
- One-Bowl Chocolate Sheet Cake with Fudgy Frosting
beverages (8)
- Fresh Peach Iced Tea
- Fresh Raspberry Lemonade
- Fresh Strawberry Lemonade
- Fresh-Squeezed Classic Lemonade
- Homemade Cinnamon Rice Horchata
- Smooth Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate
- Southern-Style Sweet Tea
- Stovetop Masala Chai
Nice to have for (3)
These recipes work without it; it makes the job easier.
breakfast-brunch (1)
beverages (1)
side-dishes (1)
Often used with it
Measuring cups and spoons8-inch chef's knifeLarge cutting boardNesting mixing bowlsBalloon whiskWooden spoons