THE WELL-EQUIPPED KITCHEN

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Find a tool16 tools

THE EVERYDAY ESSENTIAL

Chef’s knife

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FOR A GOLDEN SEAR

Cast-iron skillet

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TAKE OUT THE GUESSWORK

Instant-read thermometer

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BETTER BAKING STARTS HERE

Digital kitchen scale

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SMOOTH SOUPS, LESS FUSS

Immersion blender

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THE QUIET MULTITASKER

Silicone spatula

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CRISP SMALL BATCHES

Air fryer

Nice to have

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ONE PAN, MANY POSSIBILITIES

Rimmed sheet pan

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LOW, SLOW & VERSATILE

Dutch oven

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THE DAILY WORKHORSE

Lidded saucepan

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SMOOTHER SAUCES

Balloon whisk

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A LITTLE EXTRA REACH

Kitchen tongs

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STRAIN, RINSE & REFINE

Fine-mesh sieve

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TEXTURE IN FOUR DIRECTIONS

Box grater

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CONSISTENT SMALL AMOUNTS

Measuring cups & spoons

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CHOP, PULSE & BLEND

Food processor

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