Whenever you’re not sure which knife to use, this do-everything workhorse chops, dices and slices almost anything.
Chop herbs, mince garlic, dice onions and even carve and separate meat from bone.
Why it's important:
Ways to use:
cuisinart graphix chef’s knife
The long, slightly curved edge of a chef’s knife allows for easy slicing of foods of various sizes.
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Whisks blend, whip and help incorporate air into recipes while eliminating lumps and evenly dispersing ingredients for smooth, light, uniform flavor.
Beat eggs for omelets, combine dry ingredients for baked goods, drizzle chocolate on desserts, make whipped cream and stir sauce or gravy in a pan.
Why it's important:
Ways to use:
Simply done whisk
This low-tech kitchen tool may seem simple, but the quality it brings to recipes is unmatched by other common utensils.
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Box graters’ four useful sides shred, slice or grate foods in coarse or fine textures.
Thinly slice raw veggies; finely grate cheese, nutmeg and cinnamon; zest citrus fruits or shred garlic and ginger.
Why it's important:
Ways to use:
good cook box grater
Box graters can turn a variety of foods into ribbons, strands and garnishes.
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Cooking meat to the correct internal temperature helps ensure that potentially harmful germs are killed to prevent food-borne illnesses.
Check the internal temperature of beef, veal, lamb, pork, chicken, turkey and fish before you remove it from the oven, grill or stovetop.
Why it's important:
Ways to use:
oxo digital read thermometer
Digital thermometers detect the internal temperature of a dish in seconds and then display it on an
easy-to-read screen.
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While there are hacks for opening cans without this tool, a can opener is the safest way to remove lids.
Open cans of any size quickly and easily.
Why it's important:
Ways to use:
oxo good Grips snap-lock can opener
Can openers are a simple, yet crucial gadget to have in the utensil drawer.
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Digital thermometers detect the internal temperature of a dish in seconds and then display it on an easy-to-read screen.
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snap-lock can opener
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