Equipment & Tools
Knives, pans, thermometers, blenders, specialty tools.
air fryer
An air fryer is a compact kitchen appliance that uses rapid air circulation and minimal oil to cook...
5 referencesairtight container
A food-storage container with a closely sealing lid that limits air exchange.
apple corer
A hand tool that punches the seeds and core out of a whole apple or pear in one push, leaving the fr...
apron
An apron is a protective garment tied or fastened over clothing to keep it clean and to shield the w...
arepa maker
An arepa maker, also known as a budare or comal, is a flat, circular cooking surface used to prepare...
bakeware
Bakeware refers to the various types of pans, dishes, and molds used for baking in an oven.
baking dish
A baking dish is an oven-safe vessel, usually with sides at least two inches deep, used for baking c...
49 referencesbaking pan
A baking pan is a metal container - typically aluminum, stainless steel, or enameled steel - used to...
29 referencesbaking steel
A baking steel is a thick steel plate that stores and transfers oven heat to pizza or bread.
bamboo skewer
Bamboo skewers are thin, rigid sticks made from bamboo, used to hold pieces of food together for gri...
2 referencesbamboo steamer
Stackable woven bamboo baskets with a lid, set over a wok of simmering water to steam dumplings, bun...
banneton
A banneton is a basket that supports shaped bread dough during its final proof.
bar spoon
A long-handled spoon used to stir drinks in a mixing glass or tall serving glass.
baster
A utensil used to draw up cooking juices and release them over food.
bench scraper
A flat rectangular blade with a grip along one edge, used to divide, lift and turn dough and to scra...
blender
A blender is a kitchen appliance used to blend, puree, or emulsify various ingredients into a smooth...
20 referencesbread knife
A long serrated knife used to slice bread and other foods with a firm exterior and softer interior.
bread machine
A bread machine, or bread maker, is a countertop appliance that automates bread-making: mixing and k...
2 referencesbundt
Bundt is a name used both for a ring-shaped baking pan with a hole through the center and, informall...
2 referencesbundt pan
A bundt pan is a ring-shaped baking pan with a fluted interior and a hole through the center, used m...
2 referencesbutcher paper
Butcher paper, also known as kraft paper or wrapping paper, is a type of durable, heavy-duty paper c...
butcher's twine
Plain, oven-safe cotton string used to truss poultry, tie roasts into an even shape and bundle herbs...
cake pan
A baking pan designed to hold cake batter as it bakes.
cake ring
A bottomless metal ring used to build layered cakes, mousses and entremets to an exact height and sh...
cake tester
A thin metal probe inserted into a cake to check its center during baking.
candy mold
A tray of shaped cavities, usually silicone or rigid plastic, into which hot sugar, gummy mixtures o...
candy thermometer
A candy thermometer, also called a sugar thermometer, is a thermometer designed to read the high tem...
canning pot
A tall stockpot with a jar rack, deep enough to cover filled mason jars with boiling water for water...
can opener
A tool used to open sealed food cans by cutting or separating the lid.
cartouche
A cartouche is a fitted parchment-paper cover placed close to food while it cooks.
carving fork
A long, usually two-pronged fork used to steady a roast while carving.
carving knife
A long knife with a relatively narrow blade used to slice cooked roasts, poultry, and other large fo...
casserole dish
A casserole dish is a deep, ovenproof container used for baking and serving a variety of layered or...
13 referencescast iron
Cast iron is a type of cookware material.
24 referencescast iron skillet
A cast-iron skillet is a type of heavy, thick-walled cooking pan made from cast iron.
3 referencescheesecloth
Cheesecloth is a lightweight, loosely woven cotton gauze.
5 referenceschef's knife
A general-purpose kitchen knife with a broad blade, used for chopping, slicing, and mincing.
cherry pitter
A hand tool that pushes the stone out of a cherry or olive with a spring-loaded plunger, leaving the...
chinois
A chinois is a fine, cone-shaped strainer used for smooth sauces, soups and custards.
chocolate mold
A rigid polycarbonate or silicone tray with shaped cavities for setting tempered chocolate into bars...
citrus press
A hinged hand press or lever juicer that squeezes the juice from a halved lemon, lime or orange whil...
clay pot
A clay pot is a cooking vessel made from unglazed, porous ceramic material, used across many culture...
20 referencescleaver
A cleaver is a heavy, wide-bladed knife with a thick, rectangular blade, built for chopping through...
3 referencescocktail shaker
A sealed metal vessel in which a cocktail is shaken with ice to chill, dilute and aerate it, then st...
coffee filter
Coffee filters are an essential tool in the preparation of coffee, playing a crucial role in the bre...
coffee grinder
A burr or blade mill that grinds roasted coffee beans to the size a brewing method needs, from coars...
coffee maker
A device used to brew coffee from ground beans and water.
colander
A colander is a kitchen utensil used for draining and straining foods, particularly cooked pasta, ri...
3 referencescomal
A flat, circular cooking surface commonly used in Latin American cuisines, particularly in Mexico an...
5 referencescombi oven
A combi oven combines convection heat with controlled steam for different cooking modes.