Kitchen & Culinary Tools: Guides, Reviews, Care & Recipes

Every chef needs kitchen tools. And this library of cooking tool recommendations, reviews, techniques and more will help you make the most of your kitchen equipment.

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    15 Essential Chinese Cooking Tools

    Whether you're tossing up a stir-fry or steaming up bao buns, here are the Chinese cooking tools you need to...


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    How to Sharpen a Knife Like a Professional Chef

    Here's how to sharpen a knife at home like a pro.


    20 Mexican Cooking Tools Every Home Chef Should Own

    When preparing dinner, there's no substitute for the right Mexican cooking utensils. A Mexican chef shows us the tools used...


    Air-Fryer Churros

    Our air-fryer churro recipe is made for those wanting the sweet treat without all the oil or messy cleanup. Skip...


    This Quirky Kitchen Gadget Makes Spreading Butter So Much Easier

    This kitchen gadget is really buttering us up with its genius design.


    Is a $75 Misen Knife Worth the Investment?

    Any way you slice it, a good quality chef's knife is a kitchen must. We tried the Misen knife at...


    The Kitchen Item to Buy This Holiday Season, According to Our Culinary Expert

    It's OK to treat yourself to a new kitchen tool—our culinary expert says so.


    A Helpful Guide to Popular Cheese Knives & How To Correctly Use Them

    We compiled this guide to cheese knives to explain each knife’s specific capabilities so that you can choose the proper...

    How to Chop Nuts, 5 Ways

    Wondering how to chop nuts for your favorite recipes? These methods walnut disappoint.


    Turkey Cake

    1 review
    Switch things up this Thanksgiving with a whimsical turkey cake that will delight your guests. This fun dessert is a...

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    Banana Pudding Cake

    7 reviews

    Turn classic banana pudding into a fluffy, moist banana pudding cake topped with swirls of whipped cream, whole Nilla wafers...


    Southern Peach Toasts

    This is my creative homage to our beloved Southern fresh peach cobbler. It is an upscale presentation with delicious peaches...


    Get Instant Counter Space with the Internet’s Favorite Foldable Drying Rack—It&#8...

    If you're low on kitchen counter space you're going to LOVE this over-the-sink drying rack—just ask the 28,000 reviewers who...


    15 Egg Tools Professional Cooks Actually Love

    Learn from the egg-sperts! Our Test Kitchen staff shares their favorite egg tools and equipment just for you.


    Misen Just Launched the Strongest Set of Kitchen Shears

    The new Misen kitchen shears cut through all your kitchen chores — and they're shockingly strong and affordable.


    12 Popular Zoodle Recipes to Make for Your Next Meal

    From comforting bowls of chicken zoodle soup to spicy plates of zoodle arrabbiata, we've rounded up the most popular zoodle...


    Vegetable Tian

    1 review

    This colorful, hearty and delicious dish originated in Provence, France. A mandoline makes easy work of slicing all the vegetables...

    How to Grate Zucchini 4 Ways

    Turn this abundant vegetable into shredded zucchini, and you can use it in dozens of sweet and savory recipes. We'll...


    Sour Candy Cupcakes

    1 review

    If you love the pucker of sour candies, then these sour candy cupcakes will be right up your alley. The...


    The Best Kitchen Torches of 2025

    Looking for an incredible sear on a steak, the crispiest crust on your mac and cheese, or a perfectly caramelized...


    Hot Chocolate Bombs

    Warm, cozy and delightfully sweet, these hot cocoa bombs are an easy treat for a cold winter's day.


    The Difference Between Baking Sheets, Cookie Sheets and Jellyroll Pans

    Think sheet pans, baking sheets and cookie sheets are all the same? Let’s cover some of the basics and show...


    Layered Princess Cake

    This magical princess cake will make any party feel special. Whether you're having a birthday party, princess party or baby...

    Festive Meringue Cookies

    Try these meringue cookies without cream of tartar! These festive treats sparkle not only during the holidays but also for...


    Watermelon Cupcakes

    1 review

    My granddaughter and I bake together each week. She was inspired by all of her mom's flavored syrups, so we...


    Carrot Bacon

    2 reviews

    This carrot bacon is smoky, sweet and savory. The strips are fried to a delicate crisp, making them an ideal...


    What Is Marzipan? (and How Do You Make It?)

    It's an essential ingredient for holiday baking. But what is marzipan? And what are your options if you can't find...


    Hanukkah Cookies

    1 review

    Enriched with cream cheese, these Hanukkah cookies are soft, rich and ultra-tender. They look especially festive when they're decorated with...


    4 Must-Have Kitchen Knives for Every Home Cook

    There are only four types of cooking knives you need in your kitchen—seriously! Here are our favorite must-have kitchen knives.