Tool
Balloon whisk
Smooth batters and sauces with no lumps.
What it is and why it matters
A whisk is a set of looped wires on a handle. It beats eggs, smooths batters, and stirs sauces and gravies so lumps don't form. A medium balloon whisk handles most jobs.
Used in 107 Simmerbee recipes: needed in 100, nice to have in 7.
In our guides: #5 in Starter kitchen: the 15 things you'll use most, #3 in What you need to start baking, #7 in Holiday baking kit, #5 in Small-kitchen essentials
Recipes that need it (100)
dinner (26)
- Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
- Air-Fryer Falafel Patties
- Air-Fryer Orange Chicken
- Baked Mac and Cheese with Crispy Topping
- Chicken Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce
- Classic Glazed Meatloaf
- Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
- Cold Sesame Noodles with Cucumber and Carrot
- Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas
- Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese
- Crispy Pan-Fried Falafel with Tahini Sauce
- Everyday Red Lentil Dal
- Garlicky Ground Pork and Green Bean Stir-Fry
- Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Tenderloin
- New England Clam Chowder
- Pressure Cooker Pot Roast
- Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans
- Sheet-Pan Smoked Sausage, Potatoes and Vegetables
- Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables
- Slow-Cooker Beef and Broccoli
- Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
- Slow-Cooker Cuban-Style Mojo Pork
- Sunday Dutch Oven Pot Roast
- Swedish-Style Meatballs in Creamy Gravy
- Takeout-Style Orange Chicken
- Turkey Meatloaf with Sweet Tomato Glaze
breakfast-brunch (27)
- Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
- Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Burritos
- Bakery-Style Blueberry Streusel Muffins
- Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
- Cheddar Chive Buttermilk Scones
- Chocolate Chip Walnut Banana Bread
- Classic Cream Scones
- Classic One-Bowl Banana Bread
- Classic Skillet French Toast
- Crisp Classic Waffles
- Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
- Fluffy Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pancakes
- Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Eggs, Potatoes and Beans
- Freezer French Toast Sticks for Kids
- Glazed Blueberry Lemon Scones
- Ham and Cheese Egg Muffin Cups
- Lemon Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
- Lemon Blueberry Muffins with Sugar Tops
- Moist Cinnamon Walnut Zucchini Bread
- Overnight Sausage and Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
- Overnight Veggie Breakfast Casserole
- Quiche Lorraine with Bacon and Gruyère
- Sheet Pan French Toast for a Crowd
- Soft and Creamy Scrambled Eggs
- Spiced Pumpkin Bread
- Spinach and Feta Skillet Frittata
- Veggie and Cheese Egg Muffin Cups
desserts (28)
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chewy Ginger Molasses Crinkle Cookies
- Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chewy Spiced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- Chocolate Cupcakes with Fudge Frosting
- Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Classic Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust
- Classic Pecan Pie
- Classic Vanilla Butter Pound Cake
- Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
- Cut-Out Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing
- Flaky All-Butter Pie Crust (Double Crust)
- Fluffy Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream
- Fudgy Double Chocolate Cookies
- Fudgy One-Bowl Cocoa Brownies
- Lemon Cream Cheese Bundt Pound Cake
- Lemon Cut-Out Sugar Cookies with Lemon Glaze
- No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream
- One-Bowl Chocolate Sheet Cake with Fudgy Frosting
- Silky Classic Pumpkin Pie
- Silky Homemade Chocolate Pudding
- Soft and Puffy Cinnamon Sugar Snickerdoodles
- Soft Peanut Butter Cookies with a Fork Crosshatch
- Soft Sugar Cookies (No Rolling Pin Needed)
- Spiced Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies
- Two-Layer Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Yellow Birthday Layer Cake with Chocolate Frosting
side-dishes (15)
- Buttermilk Herb Ranch-Style Dressing
- Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing
- Classic Buttermilk Irish Soda Bread
- Classic Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
- Classic Herb Bread Stuffing
- Creamy Classic Coleslaw
- Crispy-Edged Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread
- Easy Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons
- Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits
- Greek-Style Lemon Oregano Roasted Potatoes
- Sweet Honey Cornbread with Honey Butter
- Three-Strand Braided Challah
- Turkey Gravy from Pan Drippings
- Warm Dijon Herb Potato Salad
- Whisked Balsamic Vinaigrette
beverages (2)
lunch (2)
Nice to have for (7)
These recipes work without it; it makes the job easier.
dinner (6)
- Brown Sugar and Mustard Glazed Ham
- Grilled Carne Asada for a Crowd
- Maple Dijon Baked Salmon
- Sheet-Pan Chicken Souvlaki with Peppers and Onions
- Skillet Beef and Broccoli
- Thai-Inspired Red Curry with Shrimp and Sweet Potato
side-dishes (1)
Often used with it
Measuring cups and spoonsNesting mixing bowls8-inch chef's knifeLarge cutting boardParchment paper sheetsSilicone spatula