The tools we reach for when we cook the recipes on this site — grouped by what you are trying to make.
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Air fryers & accessories
Best for: crispy chicken wings, zucchini fries, frozen salmon and reheating leftovers without a soggy result.
- Basket air fryer (4–6 qt) — the right size for two to four people. Recommendation coming soon.
- Perforated parchment liners — keeps breading on the food, not the basket. Recommendation coming soon.
- Instant-read thermometer — the single easiest upgrade for chicken that is never dry. Recommendation coming soon.
Slow cookers & Dutch ovens
Best for: beef stew with red wine, chicken noodle soup, pork loin and anything you want ready when you get home.
- 6 qt programmable slow cooker — look for a keep-warm mode. Recommendation coming soon.
- Enamelled Dutch oven — sear and simmer in one pot. Recommendation coming soon.
- Multi-cooker — if counter space is tight, this replaces three appliances. Recommendation coming soon.
Knives, boards & prep
Best for: every recipe on this site. Good prep tools are what make a 30-minute dinner actually take 30 minutes.
- 8-inch chef knife — does most of the work in any kitchen. Recommendation coming soon.
- Large end-grain board — bigger than you think you need. Recommendation coming soon.
- Digital kitchen scale — for baking that comes out the same every time. Recommendation coming soon.
Coffee & drinks
Best for: cold brew at home, the copycat medicine ball and smoothies the kids will actually finish.
- Cold brew pitcher with filter — makes about a week of coffee at once. Recommendation coming soon.
- High-speed blender — the difference between a smoothie and a lumpy drink. Recommendation coming soon.
- Milk frother — for coffee-shop drinks at home. Recommendation coming soon.