Equip Your Kitchen
Kitchen Tools
You don't need a restaurant kitchen. These are the tools that do the heavy lifting in ours, and the techniques they unlock.
The Essentials
8-inch Chef's Knife
One sharp knife does 90% of the work. Buy the best you can afford and keep it honed.
Knife Work techniques →Large Wooden Cutting Board
Gentle on your edge and big enough that food stays on the board.
Knife Work techniques →Instant-Read Thermometer
The single cheapest way to never overcook a steak, chicken or fish again.
Heat techniques →Pans & Pots
12-inch Stainless Skillet
Builds the browned fond that every great pan sauce starts with.
Sauces techniques →