Cooking Equipment

Instructions Step 1: Determine your whisk needs Look at the recipe and find out what ingredients you will be mixing. Different ingredients require different whisks. Step 2: Use a French whisk Use the tear-shaped French whisk for a multitude of tasks from mixing and deglazing to emulsifying and beating. TIP: If you only buy one …

Instructions Step 1: Research Research the different types of knives online and choose one or two you think you’ll use the most often. TIP: Avoid buying large sets. Knives in large sets are usually made of lesser quality materials and sets offer too many knives for the average cook. Step 2: Visit a kitchen supplies …

Instructions Step 1: Choose knife Select a kitchen knife you feel comfortable working with. One option is a chef’s knife or French knife, which has a broad, tapered shape and a fine, sharp edge. TIP: Regularly sharpen your knives with a knife sharpener, available in retail and specialty stores. A sharp knife is actually safer …

Instructions Step 1: Get a grill Use a portable grill that easily fits in your SUV and has enough firepower to cook food quickly. TIP: You can get a specialized tailgate grill that mounts onto a trailer hitch and swings out for easy access. Step 2: Pick easy foods Choose hot dogs, brats, and thin …

Instructions Step 1: Prepare the whetstone Prepare the whetstone by spreading a few drops of mineral oil across its surface. If you are using a water stone, soak it in water for 10 to 15 minutes. Place the stone on a non-slip surface for safety. TIP: Mineral oil can be purchased at most drug and …

Instructions Step 1: Organize your drawers Organize your junk drawers with ice cube trays. Keep your stamps, paper clips, change, or rubber bands separated and easily accessible. Step 2: Organize parts Sort your nuts, bolts, nails, and screws in an ice cube tray to help you find what you need when you need it. TIP: …

Instructions Step 1: Set your budget Buy the best pans you can afford. They should be thick and sturdy enough to prevent dents and warping, with securely attached handles. Stainless steel is a versatile material – look for an aluminum core to help conduct heat. Other materials include copper, anodized aluminum, and cast iron. TIP: …

Instructions Step 1: Place pizza stone on lowest rack Place pizza stone in a cold oven on the lowest rack. TIP: Never put a cold pizza stone in a hot oven as it can crack the stone. Step 2: Pre-heat oven Pre-heat your oven to 450 degrees. Step 3: Put cornmeal on paddle Sprinkle cornmeal …

Instructions Step 1: Hand wash and dry Before using your copper cookware, hand wash it with warm, soapy water. Scrub the inside with care to avoid scratching the coating. Dry immediately with a soft dishcloth. TIP: Clean especially well before using if you see greenish-blue spots inside the pan, which can indicate verdigris, a poisonous …

Instructions Step 1: Start with the basics Start with your pantry. Buy only what you think you’ll use on a regular basis. Look at the ingredients of your favorite dishes in cookbooks and see which items show up the most. TIP: If you’re a beginning cook, stock up on a few basic spices and condiments …

Instructions Step 1: Fill bottle Fill the spray bottle with olive oil or vegetable oil and use it as a nonstick spray for cookware that has nonstick coating. Step 2: Mix ingredients Mix together equal parts liquid lecithin and vegetable oil and pour it into a spray bottle. Shake well, and use it to prevent …

Instructions Step 1: Remove the base of the blender Remove the base from the blender’s pitcher – the threaded base, the gasket, and the blade. Step 2: Fill jar Put whatever you want to blend or process into the mason or mayonnaise jar. TIP: Always use a glass jar. Step 3: Screw jar to base …

Instructions Step 1: Place the slicer perpendicularly Place the slicer perpendicular to you so that you’ll have better control over the food. TIP: Mandoline blades are very sharp. Use a safety guard and take precautions when using and cleaning a mandoline slicer. Step 2: Cut a potato Try the mandoline with a potato. Cut it …

Instructions Step 1: Check for accuracy Check the thermometer for accuracy by clipping it to a pan filled with water. After the water has boiled for 10 minutes, the thermometer should read 212 degrees. TIP: If the reading is not 212 degrees, figure the difference for the correct temperature. Step 2: Follow candy recipe Follow …

Instructions : Never heat copper pots lined with tin over a high flame – it will cause the lining to melt and toxic copper to seep through to your food. Step 1: Store your copper pots Prevent tarnishing by storing copper pots in a low-humidity area. Step 2: Clean the tin lining Use a soft …

Instructions Step 1: Draw a square Using the ruler and black marker, draw a square on your pizza-box lid, leaving a 1-inch border from the edge of the box to each side of the square. Step 2: Form the flap With the box cutter or utility knife, cut through three sides of the square you …

Instructions Step 1: Soak stone Soak the sharpening stone in a bowl of water for 5 minutes. TIP: Avoid oil stones-they are difficult to use correctly, even for culinary professionals. Step 2: Place stone Remove the stone from the water and place it on a towel on a stable surface. Make sure the coarse side …

Instructions Step 1: Chef’s Knife For just about any basic kitchen task, choose a cook’s “go-to” knife: the Chef’s Knife. Its strong, hefty, and relatively wide blade is sturdy enough for heavy jobs, but sharp enough for delicate cuts too. Its size and weight are ideal for everything from mincing to chopping, and the blades …

Instructions Step 1: Position rod Hold the honing rod in front of you, positioned so the tip points diagonally down and away from your body. TIP: If you’re a little clumsy, you may want to place the end of your honing rod on a flat surface covered with a towel or a cutting board. Step …