What to cook?

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My obsession in my kitchen is clean lines and clean everything else. I want a kitchen that is easy to keep neat and tidy, is beautiful, materials that aren't high maintenance and a place for everything. No handles, symmetry and no clutter.

I do obsess a little about having the island bar top uncluttered. In our recent reno we invested in three antiqued brass pendant lights as a feature and they look so nice at night when they are on and throwing light onto the marbled white stone top - but the effect is utterley spoilt if there is anything on the table top, so much so that I just wont turn them on its its cluttered! Also we have large windows and french doors and so the island bar is a focal point on two sides of the house as clearly viewed through these windows and doors, so again not a great look if there are dishes or random objects on view. I dont worry so much about the side counter tops as these are not seen as much.

Having things handy, which means well-designed cabinets and not allowing things to be shoved in any old space.

Whilst I do some of the things listed, probably at least 10, my number one thing apart from putting everything that can go away put away, it is that everything has to be totally decluttered and perfectly finished off with flowers or a flowering plant so my kitchen might look brand new and unused, I just so love that "staged" look!!

Where's the chef I ordered to cook for me every night? Anyone?!

@Jess,try Pasta and basil

Keeping it clean...Iol

clean benches make it easier to work and nicer look at.

Keeping the sink clean - free of crumbs or other bits - nothing looks worse than a dirty sink!

Clean kitchen = gastronomic inspiration..

I love it when my kitchen is clean, it inspires me to cook. I do get a bit annoyed when people don't separate their waste. I compost and recycle as much as I can. My garden appreciates the nice nutrient rich soil that is made from the compost.

I'm definitely a tea towel changer! I have a bazillion of them. I have a few knick knacks and salt pigs and things, a couple 1920's/30's art deco plates on the wall... I can't stand the 'magazine' look... it's like no-one lives there, so I obsess about NOT having the 'The Block' or 'Grand Designs' look.

We have been planning our renovations and a coffee noook is certainly high on the list of priorities. It's next to the fridge and has storage for cups coffee beans, tea, the lot!

I HATE having the kitchen sink incorporated into the kitchen ISLAND…! I never want to sit and eat next to a kitchen sink and all that goes in there. When did it suddenly become necessary to move the sink a few feet away from under the kitchen window, which is where they’ve been put for many years…?