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This guide lists kitchen tools and pantry sets that appear in the equipment lists and ingredient lists of RecipePool recipes. For each item you can see how many published recipes mention it and open a few of them to judge whether it fits how you cook.
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Shows the internal temperature of meat, poultry, or baked goods within seconds. Cooks use it to hit doneness targets instead of guessing.
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Heat-tolerant spatulas for folding batter, scraping bowls, and stirring in nonstick pans. Sets usually include several head shapes and sizes.
Used in 188 recipes
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A fine rasp grater for citrus zest, garlic, ginger, hard cheese, and whole spices like nutmeg. It turns small amounts of aromatics into fine, even shreds.
Used in 1 recipe
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A starter collection of common whole and ground spices saves a new cook from buying each jar separately. Cumin, paprika, and cinnamon appear across many cuisines.
Used in 99 recipes
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A pairing of finishing oil and vinegar for dressings, drizzling, and dipping. Olive oil and vinegar show up in a large share of everyday recipes.
Used in 160 recipes
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A stable work surface protects knives and countertops. Larger boards give room to chop and sweep prepped ingredients aside.
Used in 236 recipes
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A rimmed metal pan for roasting vegetables, baking cookies, and cooking sheet-pan dinners. The rim keeps juices and oil from spilling into the oven.
Used in 20 recipes
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An all-purpose 8-inch blade used for slicing, dicing, and mincing. It is the knife most recipes assume you are holding.
Used in 340 recipes
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A countertop appliance for low, steady cooking of braises, chili, and stews. It suits cooks who want to start a meal in the morning.
Used in 1 recipe
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A heavy skillet that holds heat for searing, shallow frying, and oven finishing. It moves from stovetop to oven and, with care, lasts for years.
Used in 4 recipes
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A high-sided, thin-walled pan built for stir-frying over strong heat. It is the pan many Chinese and Southeast Asian recipes are written for.
Used in 8 recipes
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A heavy lidded pot for braising, soups, and no-knead bread. It goes from stovetop to oven, which suits long, slow recipes.
Used in 130 recipes
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