They’re super convenient and are a great help in the kitchen. Learn what these types of spatulas can do for you.
Editor’s Note: While many of these spatulas are used for chametz purposes, many will also be very helpful for you over Pesach (i.e. when your food processor gets tons of use, or when you’re making lots of eggs and blintzes), so you may as well enjoy them now and keep for later.
Unlike other posts in our “Best” series, where we test out different versions of the same type of item (such as Garlic Presses, Pizza Slicers, Immersion Blenders, and Sourdough Knives) and share what we like and don’t like about each (and choose our favorites!), our spatula roundup is a bit different. Because, rather than one being better than the other, different spatulas really have different uses and having a few different types can really change your cooking experience. They simply make some jobs all the easier.
You need a good, strong spatula to mix an angel-style cake, such as the Miraculous Chocolate Cake for Pesach. Good tools make all the difference. It’s so nice when you have something that works and is really a help.
So, these are not per say “the best” because each spatula has a different use, but having a variety of spatulas is more useful than you might think.
This is my new favorite. It’s a small expense, but I find myself pulling these out all the time, particularly when you need to get food out of a jar or mini food processor. It’s so practical to have as it bends and flexes to get to all the crevices with precision. It’s also one piece of silicone and you can just throw it in the dishwasher. I love that, because it’s not wood and it’s one piece, I don’t need to worry about the wear and tear. It’s literally indestructible. Crate & Barrel does make a similar one here. The mini orange spatula shown below also has the same function and is available on Amazon here.
This is the spatula that seems like nothing, but I use it all the time to mix sourdough starter. It’s hard, so it’s also perfect to remove the nut butter from the bottom of a jar (exactly when you need something strong and solid). It can also be thrown in the dishwasher and washed without worry.
Because the wood on these spatulas are shiny and finished, they stay nice and don’t get warped or ruined like other wooden spatulas. Others end up with a scaly, splintery feel after a while. These from Williams Sonoma are nice and strong, and perfect for pulling a heavy batter like a fudge brownie, out of a bowl and into a pan.
I love the spoonula one for when you want to spoon something, like a few dollops of cream over a cake.
A turner spatula is perfect when you need a large surface area for turning an omelette or sunny side up eggs, or even blintzes. It’s also thin so it gets under things easily. This one from Crate and Barrel has a similar purpose.
This is similar to an old favorite from Ikea that is no longer available online (only actually in store). This is not for things coming straight out of the skillet. Rather, I use it for transferring large things that are in liquid, like meat or fish (great for a whole brisket or a side of salmon). I like this type for use on Shabbos (i.e. transferring meat to platter) as it doesn’t have holes so there is not an issue of borrer.
This version of an extra wide spatula is best for large dry foods, or for larger foods with liquids when it’s not being used on Shabbos. The function is the same as above.
When you need to cut into something and then scoop it up, like a kugel or pie, a serrated spatula like this one is perfect.
Use this any time you need to lift something that might have gotten stuck on a sheet pan (think roasted veggies) or to flip burgers on a BBQ.
Ever wonder why the icing on your cake doesn’t come out pretty when you use a standard spatula? That’s because you need an offset spatula. This is the tool to use whenever you’re frosting anything, and it’s much easier to use an offset when spreading as well, such as when you’re spreading the filling on your babka or cinnamon buns.
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I’m searching for the spatulas that are nice enough to serve with by the table. Can you post?