30 Essential Kitchen Tools
If you're just starting out in the kitchen and need to know what items to get or if you're just trying to improve your set-up, this guide is for you.
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10 Kitchen Tools You Should Be Replacing More Often Than You Realize
Most kitchens probably have at least a couple of tools that are past their best. Here's a selection of which ones you should consider replacing more often.
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20 Tools In Your Kitchen You've Probably Been Misusing
Cooking is easy with the right tools, but what if you've been using them all wrong? Check out these 20 items in your kitchen that you're probably misusing.
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14 Old School Kitchen Tools People Don't Use Anymore
These 14 kitchen tools were once must-haves for home cooks -- and then people stopped using them. From coddlers to condiment trays, we're here to explain why.
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One Of Ina Garten's Favorite Kitchen Tools Is A Must-Have For Leftovers
When Ina Garten offers tips, we should always listen, and it's very easy to see why one of her favorite kitchen accessories should top everyone's wish list.
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The Essential Kitchen Tools Michael Symon Can't Live Without
Everyone has a kitchen tool they can't live without, perhaps it's your spatula or paring knife. For celebrity chef Michael Symon, it's more complicated.
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25 Useful Kitchen Tools You Need That Are Under $15
It's easy to focus on big-ticket kitchen items, but there are plenty of smaller tools to help you get the job done, and we've compiled a bunch priced under $15.
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The Best Kitchen Tools To Cream Butter And Sugar If You Don't Have A Mixer
Creaming together butter and sugar is the first step to making light cakes and fluffy cookies. But if you don't have a mixer, the old-fashioned way works.
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Kitchen Tools You Can Use For A Makeshift Dish Drying Rack
Washing ad drying dishes can be a pain, but of you want to dry your dishes and don't have a rack, there are some kitchen tools you can use instead.
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For Easy Holiday Party Cleanup, Use Kitchen Tools That Serve Dual Purposes
The cleanup is always the toughest part of any holiday party. Using kitchen tools for multiple purposes to cut down on unnecessary dishes later.
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The Kitchen Tool Mistake To Avoid For Perfect Fried Fish Every Time
Making fried fish at home is pretty straightforward, but there's one simple mistake that you might be making -- here's how to avoid it and get the perfect fish.
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Tyler Florence's Kitchen Setup Is Actually Genius
Tyler Florence is one of the most famous celebrity chefs, so he understands his way around the kitchen. Learn more about his pivot triangle kitchen layout.
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We Tried A Bizarre Kitchen Tool Made Specifically For Flipping Fried Eggs
This tool looks like a spatula-tong hybrid that promises to grip and flip eggs quickly and effectively. Clearly, we had to find out if it actually works.
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Turns Out That Old Gift Card Is Actually A Super Handy Kitchen Tool
Most of us have a drawer in the kitchen reserved for random bits. If an old gift card happens to be lurking in yours, save it as a helpful tool.
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Why You Should Use Your Kitchen Shears A Whole Lot More
For all the gadgets that will make cooking and prep easier, there's one you may have relegated to a drawer: kitchen shears. They're more useful than you think.
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Hang Your Knives Like Julia Child For A More Efficient Kitchen
Julia Child's knife storage method will save you space, keep the blades clean and sharp, and help you avoid nicks and cuts when handling your knives.
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The 2 Kitchen Essentials Gordon Ramsay Won't Bake Without
To become a master chef like Gordon Ramsay, you need the right tools for the job. These are two of the baking essentials he couldn't be without.
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When You Should Be Throwing Away Your Wooden Cooking Tools
Wooden spoons are aesthetically pleasing, are gentle on pots and pans, and are easy to find, but they have a limited shelf life — here's when to toss them.
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Why You'll Never Find A Garlic Press In Ina Garten's Kitchen
When it comes to preparing the pungent vegetable for use in her favorite recipes, the Barefoot Contessa refuses to use a garlic press. Here's why.
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The 6 Worst Ways To Sharpen Your Kitchen Knives
We've asked two experts about the topic of sharpening kitchen knives, and according to them, these are the six worst and riskiest ways to go about it.
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The Kitchen Tool Tyler Florence Thinks Everyone Should Splurge On
The kitchen tool Tyler Florence swears by will set you back a couple of hundred bucks, but it's an investment that'll save you money in the long run.
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The Unexpected Kitchen Tool That Upgrades Your Lemonade
Did you know a humble kitchen utensil usually associated with spuds can remarkably elevate the flavors of that quintessential summertime porch drink, lemonade?
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The Quick And Easy Hack That'll Keep Your Kitchen Shears Perfectly Sharpened
Dull kitchen shears aren't of much use to anyone, but you can return the blades to their former glory with this easy hack - no stone required!
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The Kitchen Tool Hack For Effortless Pie Crimping
A pretty pie crust doesn't have to be a challenge to create. Try this hack using a common kitchen tool for effortlessly crimping dough. Here's how.
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The 4 Expert-Recommended Tools You Need For Making Your Own Candy
Mika Shino, founder and CEO of Issei Mochi Gummies, shares her must-have kitchen tools to craft the best homemade candies.
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This Kitchen Tool Mistake Will Totally Ruin Melted Chocolate
If you want to avoid your melted chocolate becoming a gloopy, sticky mess, there's something you need to be aware of when it comes to your kitchen tools.
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The Kitchen Tool Claire Saffitz Swears By For Tidier Bread-Making
There's no question that Claire Saffitz is a dessert person. But whatever she bakes, she demands a neat kitchen. And for tidier bread, she swears by this tool.
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The 12 Biggest Mistakes You're Making With Your Kitchen Knives
Dull, cheap, and ill-maintained knives really just won't cut it. These are the 12 biggest mistakes you may be making with your kitchen knives.
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Alton Brown's Unexpected Technique For Cooking His Favorite Burger
If you're looking to seriously upgrade your standard burger experience, then you should take a page from Food Network star and author Alton Brown.
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A Good Knife Is A Kitchen Tool Worth Splurging On (And Here's Why)
No matter what food you are chopping, slicing, or cutting up, an excellent knife makes a world of difference in your safety and efficiency in the kitchen.
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