Tool
Wooden spoons
Stirs without scratching and won't melt.
What it is and why it matters
A wooden spoon is the basic stirring tool for soups, sauces and doughs. It doesn't scratch pans, won't melt, and stays cool to hold. The flat edge scrapes up browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Used in 72 Simmerbee recipes: needed in 71, nice to have in 1.
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Recipes that need it (71)
side-dishes (11)
- Buttery Rice Pilaf
- From-Scratch Green Bean Casserole
- Homemade Stovetop Applesauce
- Homemade Vegetable Broth
- Lemon Herb Rice Pilaf with Orzo
- No-Knead Crusty Dutch Oven Bread
- One-Pot Hoppin' John for New Year's Day
- Orange-Ginger Cranberry Sauce
- Roasted Beef Bone Stock
- Southern-Style Collard Greens
- Turkey Gravy from Pan Drippings
dinner (52)
- Cajun-Style Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
- Cheddar-Topped Beef Cottage Pie
- Cheesy Beef and Rice Stuffed Peppers
- Classic Beef and Bean Chili
- Classic Chicken Pot Pie
- Classic French Onion Soup
- Classic Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
- Classic Lamb Shepherd's Pie
- Classic Meat Sauce Lasagna
- Classic Oven-Braised Beef Stew
- Classic Pasta e Fagioli
- Classic Stovetop Ratatouille
- Classic Vegetable Minestrone
- Coq au Vin with Chicken Thighs
- Creamy Chickpea Coconut Curry with Spinach
- Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff
- Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Spinach
- Creamy Tomato Soup
- Creamy White Chicken Chili
- Creole-Style Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
- Everyday Red Lentil Dal
- Ground Beef Tacos with Homemade Seasoning
- Hearty Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili
- Jack-o'-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
- Korean-Inspired Ground Beef Bulgogi Bowls
- Lemon Caper Chicken Piccata
- Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
- Lemony Vegetable Lentil Soup
- Loaded Baked Potato Soup
- New England Clam Chowder
- One-Pot Chicken Cacciatore
- Oven-Braised Holiday Brisket with Onions
- Penne alla Vodka
- Pressure Cooker Butter Chicken
- Pressure Cooker Pot Roast
- Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork
- Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
- Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Onion Gravy
- Skillet Sausage and Peppers
- Slow-Cooker Red Beans and Rice
- Smoky Vegan Black Bean Soup
- Smothered Pork Chops in Onion Gravy
- Sunday Dutch Oven Pot Roast
- Thai-Inspired Red Curry with Chicken
- Thai-Inspired Red Curry with Shrimp and Sweet Potato
- Three-Cheese Baked Ziti
- Tomato and Fennel Seafood Stew
- Vegan Black Bean and Rice Stuffed Peppers
- Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff with Cashew Cream
- Weeknight Beef Stroganoff
- Weeknight Chicken Tikka Masala
- Weeknight Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
appetizers-snacks (2)
desserts (3)
- Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
- Classic Buttery Peanut Brittle
- Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge
breakfast-brunch (2)
lunch (1)
Nice to have for (1)
These recipes work without it; it makes the job easier.
desserts (1)
Often used with it
8-inch chef's knifeLarge cutting boardMeasuring cups and spoonsEnameled Dutch ovenCan openerColander