Kitchen Tools

It is great to have at least cooling rack in your kitchen! While the main purpose is for cooling your baked goods, it is also great for:

1. Placing freshly breaded meat before frying
2. Letting excessive oil from your food drip away after frying
3. Chocolate coating (see section “Chocolate Coating” here)
4. Preparation of meat in the oven (to reduce fat) or for preparation of small vegetables or shrimp on a grill
5. Drying washed fruit and vegetables

It is best to buy a commercial grade that perfectly fits to a commercial baking sheet. For any household, I would recommend a ½ size baking sheet for using with a cooling rack (size 12” x 16″) because it fits perfectly to a ½ size baking sheet. By buying both, you will be able to keep things cleaner and more organized in your kitchen since you will be able to use your baking sheet as a drip plate – read more about baking sheets here.

The commercial version costs almost the same as the household versions and are more durable too. I would recommend having one or two in any household.