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Cuisinart

Cuisinart Contour 12-Quart Stockpot

12 quarts holds bones, water and aromatics with room to skim. Clad base, no scorching on long simmers.

Goes with: Bún bò Huế, Phở bò, Raw bar, Seafood boil +2 more

Hiware

Hiware Spider Strainer

Lifts bones, blanched noodles and fried food out in one scoop.

Goes with: Chả giò, Phở bò, Filipino barbecue, Seafood chowder

Cook N Home

Cook N Home 8-Quart Pasta Pot with Strainer Lid

Boil and drain noodles without a colander; vented lid locks on.

Goes with: Abura soba

Starfrit

Starfrit Asian Ladle, 4 oz

Deep 4 oz bowl, steep angle: the shape for portioning broth over noodles.

Goes with: Phở bò

Souped Up Recipes

Souped Up Recipes Carbon Steel Wok

Flat-bottomed carbon steel: heats fast on a home burner and seasons over time.

Goes with: Khao soi, Chả giò, Wok cooking, Dumplings +1 more

Zojirushi

Zojirushi 3-Cup Rice Cooker

Fuzzy-logic cooker that holds rice warm without drying it out.

Goes with: Filipino barbecue, Sushi rice, Hand rolls, Hainanese chicken rice

Inomata

Inomata Rice Paddle

Folds seasoning into rice without crushing the grains.

Goes with: Sushi rice, Hand rolls

Inomata

Inomata Rice Washing Bowl with Strainer

Rinse rice until the water runs clear, then drain without losing a grain.

Goes with: Sushi rice

YOSUKATA

YOSUKATA Wok Spatula and Ladle Set

Curved edge follows the wok wall so nothing sticks and burns.

Goes with: Wok cooking, Hokkien mee

Joyce Chen

Joyce Chen 2-Tier Bamboo Steamer, 10 in

Two tiers for dumplings, buns and fish over a wok of simmering water.

Goes with: Dumplings

GABUR

Thai Sticky Rice Steamer Basket

The woven cone for steaming soaked glutinous rice, as in northern Thailand.

Goes with: Northern Thai curry

YOSUKATA

YOSUKATA Wooden Wok Cover, 36 cm

Domed lid for steaming and braising in a 14-inch wok.

Lodge

Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, 10.25 in

Hard sear, crisp edges, oven-safe. Lasts generations.

Goes with: Shawarma, Charred skewers, Seared scallops, Argentine steak +17 more

Overmont

Overmont Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt

Braises, stews and deep-frying with steady heat.

Goes with: Khao soi, Chả giò, Wok cooking, Mountain cocktails +13 more

ThermoPro

ThermoPro TP19H Instant-Read Thermometer

Reads in about 3 seconds; you cook to temperature, not to the clock.

Goes with: Lobster, Argentine steak, Brazilian churrasco, Porchetta +10 more

Lodge

Lodge Cast Iron Square Grill Pan

Grill marks and char on the stovetop, all year.

Goes with: Filipino barbecue, Korean spicy pork, Bistro classics, Souvlaki +2 more

Weber

Weber Stainless Steel Grill Tongs

Long reach and a firm grip for turning meat over live fire.

Goes with: Filipino barbecue, Brazilian churrasco, Live-fire grilling, Lobster & chowder +1 more

Lanney

Lanney Flat Metal Kabob Skewers

Flat blades stop meat spinning when you turn the skewers.

Goes with: Bistro brochettes, Charred skewers, Brazilian churrasco, Souvlaki +1 more

Cutluxe

Cutluxe 12-inch Brisket Slicing Knife

Long granton blade slices brisket in one stroke without tearing the bark.

Goes with: Porchetta, Bistro classics, Texas brisket

Weber

Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter

Lights a full load of charcoal in about 15 minutes, no lighter fluid.

Goes with: Indian curries, Live-fire grilling

Bryco Goods

Bryco Pink Butcher Paper Roll

Unwaxed paper for wrapping brisket: bark stays crisp, the meat keeps moist.

Goes with: Texas brisket, Bib Gourmand classics

Garcima

Garcima Paella Pan, 15 in

Thin carbon steel, wide and shallow, for the socarrat crust.

Goes with: Paella, Paella & pintxos

ThermoPro (TempPro)

TempPro Candy & Deep-Fry Thermometer

Clips to the pot so you can hold oil at frying temperature.

Goes with: Chả giò, Honeycomb toffee

Weber

Weber Hickory Wood Chunks

Chunks smoulder longer than chips: steady smoke for long cooks.

Goes with: Texas brisket

Marcato

Marcato Atlas 150 Pasta Machine

Made in Italy; ten thickness settings from lasagne sheets to tagliolini.

Goes with: Ravioli, Fresh pasta, Dumplings, Truffle pasta +1 more

J.K. Adams

J.K. Adams French Rolling Pin, Maple

Tapered maple: you feel the dough's thickness as you roll.

Goes with: Farm-to-table plates, Fresh pasta, Tourtière, Pita

Escali

Escali Primo Digital Kitchen Scale

Weigh flour, water and salt in grams. Bakers trust it for repeatable dough.

Goes with: Seasonal ferments, Honeycomb toffee, Detroit-style pizza

Fox Run

Fox Run Ravioli Stamps, Round & Square

Cuts and seals filled pasta in one press.

Goes with: Ravioli, Fresh pasta

Chef Pomodoro

Chef Pomodoro Pizza Rocker, 35 cm

One rock through the pie, no dragged toppings.

Goes with: New York pizza, Detroit-style pizza

Chef Pomodoro

Chef Pomodoro Pizza Steel

Holds more heat than stone, so a home oven gives a crisp, blistered base.

Goes with: Pita, New York pizza

KITCHENDAO

KITCHENDAO Collapsible Pasta Drying Rack

Hangs fresh strands so they don't clump. Folds flat.

Goes with: Fresh pasta

OXO

OXO Good Grips Dough Scraper

Divides dough, lifts it off the bench and cleans up flour.

Goes with: Farm-to-table plates, Pita

USA Pan

USA Pan 9 x 13 in Rectangular Pan

Heavy aluminized steel for focaccia with an even golden base.

Goes with: Focaccia, Honeycomb toffee

Chef Pomodoro

Chef Pomodoro Pizza Peel

Slides pies on and off the steel cleanly.

Goes with: New York pizza

Cuisinox

Cuisinox Gnocchi and Cavatelli Board

Ridges hold sauce on gnocchi and cavatelli.

Goes with: Fresh pasta

LloydPans

LloydPans Detroit-Style Pizza Pan, 10 x 14 in

Hard-anodized pan for crisp, square pan pizza with caramelized edges.

Goes with: Detroit-style pizza

Victoria

Victoria Cast Iron Tortilla Press, 8 in

Heavy enough to press masa evenly thin in one push.

Goes with: Chicken tinga tacos, Tacos, Corn tortillas, Bib Gourmand classics

Victoria

Victoria Cast Iron Comal, 10.5 in

Flat, even heat for tortillas, and for toasting dried chiles.

Goes with: Chicken tinga tacos, Salsa & tortillas, Tacos, Corn tortillas

FESTMEX

FESTMEX Volcanic Stone Molcajete, 8 in

Volcanic stone grinds chiles and tomatoes into a coarse salsa a blender can't match.

Goes with: Salsa & tortillas, Tacos, Corn tortillas

Imusa

Imusa Terracotta Tortilla Warmer, 8 in

Keeps tortillas hot and soft at the table.

Goes with: Chicken tinga tacos, Corn tortillas

Chef Kunz

Kunz-Style 9-inch Chef Spoon

The spoon cooks use to baste, sauce and plate.

Goes with: Boreal tasting menu, Lobster, Seasonal ferments, Ravioli +10 more

Microplane

Microplane Classic Zester

Zests citrus and grates hard cheese or garlic to a fine snow.

Goes with: Izakaya snacks, Lobster, Crudo & risotto, Steakhouse pasta +13 more

Victorinox

Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-inch Chef's Knife

Light, sharp, easy to hone. The test-kitchen standard for value.

Goes with: Gỏi cuốn, Shawarma, Izakaya snacks, Seasonal ferments +10 more

Canadian Maple

Large Canadian Maple Cutting Board

Hard maple is kind to knife edges and big enough to carve or serve on.

Goes with: Gỏi cuốn, Porchetta, Italian sandwiches, Cheese & charcuterie +9 more

Benriner

Benriner Japanese Mandoline

Paper-thin, even slices for pickles, garnishes and gratins.

Goes with: Sushi rice, Boreal tasting menu, Steakhouse pasta, Seasonal ferments +2 more

Masontops

Masontops Mason Jar Fermentation Kit

Airlock lids and weights turn mason jars into fermenting crocks.

Goes with: Boreal tasting menu, Seasonal ferments

OXO

OXO Good Grips Box Grater

Coarse side for latkes and tzatziki; rubber feet stop it sliding.

Goes with: Bistro brochettes, Comfort food, Bistro classics, Souvlaki +1 more

ChefSofi

ChefSofi Granite Mortar and Pestle, 2 Cups

Heavy unpolished granite pounds lemongrass, chilies and curry pastes.

Goes with: Bún bò Huế, Indian curries, Suya, Northern Thai curry

Shun

Shun Multi-Purpose Kitchen Shears

Snips herbs, trims fat and breaks down a chicken; they come apart for cleaning.

Goes with: Persian rice & stews, Raw bar, Roast chicken, Seafood boil

TUO

TUO Chinese Vegetable Cleaver

Slices, smashes garlic and scoops food to the pan in one tool.

Goes with: Wok cooking, Hokkien mee, Hainanese chicken rice

E-Jen

E-Jen Premium Kimchi Container

Press-down inner lid keeps kimchi submerged and the smell contained.

Goes with: Korean spicy pork, Latkes & kimchi

King

King 1000/6000 Combination Whetstone

Coarse side to restore an edge, fine side to polish it.

Goes with: Seasonal produce plates

OXO

OXO Good Grips Little Fish Turner

Thin, flexible slotted blade that slips under eggs and fish without breaking them.

Goes with: Seared scallops, Sole meunière, Raw bar, Wine-bar plates +3 more

OXO

OXO Good Grips Balloon Whisk, 11 in

Whips eggs, batter and cream fast.

Goes with: Bistro brochettes, Honeycomb toffee

Starfrit

Starfrit The Rock Egg Fry Pan, 16 cm

Single-egg pan, sized for a bun.

Goes with: Waffles & pancakes, Egg sandwiches

Ameupin

Ameupin Non-Stick Egg Rings, 4 Pack

Round, even eggs that fit a breakfast sandwich.

Goes with: Egg sandwiches

Cuisinart

Cuisinart Round Classic Waffle Maker

Five browning settings for crisp, thin waffles.

Goes with: Waffles & pancakes

Lodge

Lodge Reversible Cast Iron Grill/Griddle

Spans two burners: pancakes and bacon on the flat side, grill marks on the other.

Goes with: Italian sandwiches

Presto

Presto 22-inch Electric Griddle

Pancakes, eggs and bacon for a crowd at one time.

Goes with: Waffles & pancakes

de Buyer

de Buyer Mineral B Crepe Pan, 24 cm

Carbon steel that seasons like cast iron, for thin crêpes and galettes.

Bialetti

Bialetti Moka Express, 3 Cup

Strong, espresso-style coffee on the stove.

Goes with: Porchetta, Hearty soups, Espresso & cappuccino

Bialetti

Bialetti Tutto Crema Milk Frother

Hand-pump frother: foamed milk for a cappuccino without a machine.

Goes with: Espresso & cappuccino

Bodum

Bodum Chambord French Press, 4 Cup

The classic press for a full-bodied pot of coffee.

Goes with: Mountain cocktails

Cuisinart

Cuisinart ICE-21C Ice Cream Maker

Freezer-bowl churn; dense gelato in about 20 minutes.

Goes with: Gelato

DLux

DLux Glass Espresso Cups, 90 ml, Set of 4

Right size for a double shot or a cortado.

Goes with: Espresso & cappuccino

Thang Long

Thang Long Vietnamese Phin Coffee Filter

Slow-drip filter for cà phê sữa đá: strong coffee over condensed milk.

Goes with: Bánh mì & cà phê sữa đá

Zeroll

Zeroll Original Ice Cream Scoop

Heat-conductive handle releases clean scoops from a hard freeze.

Goes with: Gelato

Tovolo

Tovolo Glide-A-Scoop Ice Cream Tub, 1.5 qt

Long, shallow and insulated, so homemade gelato freezes evenly and scoops clean.

Cole & Mason

Cole & Mason Acacia Wood Serving Board

For cheese, charcuterie or a sliced roast at the table.

Goes with: Crudo & risotto, Sushi & Greek plates, Mountain cocktails, Après-ski fondue +4 more

Yuanlity

Yuanlity 60 oz Noodle Soup Bowls, Set of 3

Restaurant-size bowls: room for noodles, broth and a full herb plate.

Goes with: Khao soi, Bún bò Huế, Phở bò, Bib Gourmand classics

vancasso

vancasso Bonita Stoneware Pasta Bowls, Set of 6

Wide, shallow bowls for pasta, risotto and grain bowls.

Goes with: Phở bò, Fresh pasta, Live-fire grilling

Tabletop

Japanese-Style Ceramic Dipping Bowls, 4 in

Small dishes for soy, dipping sauce or chili oil at each place setting.

Goes with: Gỏi cuốn, Izakaya snacks, Sushi rice, Hand rolls

Trudeau

Trudeau Laguiole Steak Knives, Set of 6

Serrated table knives for steak night.

Goes with: Argentine steak, Veal Milanese, Tasting-menu plating

DOWAN

DOWAN Ceramic Asian Soup Spoons

Flat-bottomed soup spoons that sit in the bowl without tipping.

Goes with: Phở bò

YOZOTI

YOZOTI Stainless Steel Chopsticks, 5 Pairs

Textured tips grip slippery noodles; dishwasher safe.

Goes with: Phở bò, Abura soba

ZOOFOX

ZOOFOX 60 oz Ceramic Ramen Bowls, Set of 2

Deep 60 oz ceramic bowls with matching spoons and chopsticks.

Goes with: Abura soba

Samin Nosrat

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat

Samin Nosrat on the four elements that make any dish work.

Goes with: Persian rice & stews, Raw bar, Seasonal ferments, Indian curries +4 more

Julia Child

Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 1

The reference for French technique, from sauces to braises.

Goes with: Sole meunière, Bistro classics, Tourtière, Fine-dining fish +3 more

Marcella Hazan

Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking

Marcella Hazan's guide to Italian home cooking, including fresh pasta.

Goes with: Fresh pasta, Live-fire grilling, Truffle pasta, Focaccia

J. Kenji López-Alt

The Food Lab

Kenji López-Alt's tested, science-backed take on home cooking.

Goes with: Seafood chowder, Tasting-menu plating, Seafood boil, West Coast dinner

René Redzepi & David Zilber

The Noma Guide to Fermentation

Noma's lab manual for koji, garums, vinegars and lacto-ferments.

Goes with: Boreal tasting menu, Seasonal ferments, Seasonal produce plates

Yotam Ottolenghi & Sami Tamimi

Jerusalem: A Cookbook

Shawarma, tahini sauces and the city's mezze.

Goes with: Shawarma

Claudia Roden

The Food of Spain

Claudia Roden's regional survey, from tapas to rice dishes.

Goes with: Paella, Paella & pintxos

Andrea Nguyen

The Pho Cookbook

Andrea Nguyen's pho guide, from a quick weeknight bowl to a full-day broth.

Goes with: Phở bò

Rick Bayless

Authentic Mexican

Rick Bayless's regional Mexican classic: masa, salsas and moles.

Goes with: Corn tortillas

Aaron Franklin

Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto

Aaron Franklin on fire, wood and Texas brisket, step by step.

Goes with: Texas brisket

Andy Ricker

Pok Pok

Andy Ricker's northern Thai cookbook, khao soi included.

Goes with: Northern Thai curry

Andrea Nguyen

Vietnamese Food Any Day

Vietnamese flavours built from supermarket ingredients.

Goes with: Bánh mì & cà phê sữa đá