Your fridge goes out in the middle of a dinner party. Your dishwasher breaks under the scornful eye of your mother-in-law. If either of these nightmare scenarios sends a chill down your spine, it’s time to take precautions and stop them from ever happening to you. Here are five things to keep in your kitchen to stop accidents and prevent disasters. 1: Water Filters Water is the single most important component of cooking and cleaning, so if there’s something wrong with your water filter, the problem will be felt by the entire kitchen. Think about the filters both on your taps and in your refrigerator’s ice maker. Make sure you have both kinds at the ready to keep your H2O just as pure and spring-fresh as you like it. 2: Wok Rings While not strictly necessary, wok rings are responsible for stabilizing the burners on your stove, so trying to do without will only result in a lot of undignified wobbling. They also act as heat traps at the bottom of pans and skillets, so your food will take that much longer to cook. Is it worth the inconvenience of not keeping a spare? 3: Circulation Filters A stove without…