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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    Sweet Corn Creme Brulee

    2 reviews

    The starch in corn acts as a natural thickener for this dessert and adds an extra sweetness. The caramelized sugar...


    Halloween Witch Hats

    1 review

    Kids of all ages love finding the cake inside these cute cones. They're great for class parties. —Betsy King, Duluth,...


    Salmon Sliders

    2 reviews

    The fresh flavors of the salmon and herbs are just unbeatable. I serve these as full-size burgers on kaiser rolls,...


    Mocha Baked Alaskas

    Make these baked Alaskas ahead of time—you can torch the completed desserts and freeze them up to 24 hours before...


    Kumquat Marmalade

    2 reviews

    I didn't even know what a kumquat was until my husband and I discovered them in southern Florida. Now I...


    Pretty Duchess Potatoes

    4 reviews

    Comfort-food flavor comes in attractive packages that are just the right size! This recipe is a favorite Christmas dinner...


    Cupcake Mummy

    1 review

    Wrap up Halloween fun with these frightfully frosted goodies. Once you take that first bite, it's impossible to stop eating!...


    Summertime Tomato-Melon Salad

    Looking for a savory summer salad? The combination of tomatoes, cantaloupe, avocado and greens sings with freshness and health.—Carolyn Kumpe,...

    Chocolate Cream Cupcakes

    1 review

    My favorite hockey team the Boston Bruins inspired these cupcakes. Add a love note on top using a little white...


    California Roll

    6 reviews

    Making your own California sushi roll is surprisingly easy. You'll need a bamboo mat, sushi rice and nori sheets to...


    Patriotic Cookies & Cream Cupcakes

    Bring on the red, white and blue with these creative cupcakes, perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day or...


    Patriotic Pops

    4 reviews

    My kids love homemade ice pops, and I love knowing that the ones we make are good for them. We...


    Chocolate-Dipped Hazelnut Macaroons

    These pretty cookies are perfect for the special holiday season and pretty easy to make! —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri


    Meringue Santa Hats

    5 reviews

    My grandkids love it when I make meringues shaped like Santa hats. If they are here, they love to help—they...


    Chicken Caesar Pitas

    1 review

    These chicken Caesar pitas are a quick, wholesome meal featuring juicy grilled chicken, brown rice, crisp romaine and Caesar dressing...


    Guava Coconut Rum Cocktail

    My beverage is so sensational it's like a taste of the tropics in a glass. The guava adds a touch...


    Peach Gelatin Salad

    1 review

    My mother always asked our family what we wanted to eat for holiday dinners. Without exception, our requests included this...

    Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Meringue Roses

    4 reviews

    Eat these pretty treats as is or crush them into a bowl of strawberries and whipped cream. Readers of my...


    Gluten-Free Apple Cider Doughnuts

    11 reviews

    I wanted to make a gluten-free apple cider doughnut that tasted so good, the fact that it’s gluten-free is beside...


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    Sufganiyot

    1 review

    These light and fluffy jelly-filled doughnuts are part of the Hanukkah celebration. With just enough sweetness, it's a specialty worthy...


    Valentine Heart Brownies

    5 reviews

    Steal hearts this Valentine's Day with brownies that have cute frosting centers. They're simply irresistible. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Holiday Snow Globe Cake

    10 reviews

    I can change up the decorations on this cake depending on the holiday—or birthday. My daughter loves this Christmas version....


    Cumin-Roasted Carrots

    2 reviews

    Carrots make a super side—they are big on flavor and a breeze to cook. Plus, I can actually get my...

    Chocolate Chip Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

    4 reviews

    Baking a fun treat is a must when my four grandchildren come to stay for "grandma camp." Sometimes the grandkids...


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    Rainbow Cupcakes

    1 review

    I’ve been making these colorful cupcakes with my mom since I was in high school. The cheery sweets are as...


    Red Velvet Spritz Cookies

    6 reviews

    I had never come across a red velvet spritz recipe, so I decided to create one. The hint of cocoa...


    Santa Deviled Eggs

    7 reviews

    A few extra ingredients turn the classic party appetizer into holiday-themed Santa deviled eggs.


    Birthday Cake Freezer Pops

    2 reviews

    On my quest to find birthday cake ice cream—my favorite flavor—I came up with these easy ice pops. Now, instead...


    Harveys Coconut Macaroons

    1 review

    As the executive chef at Harveys, a resort hotel in Lake Tahoe, I modified this classic recipe, which originated a...