Skip to main content

Search results for

ideas kitchen confident

Filter Results

Sort By:

20 Chefs Share The Most Important Tool in Their Restaurant
icon
Play
Today, Bon Appétit is asking 20 chefs at top NYC restaurants what the most important tools in their kitchens are. From George Motz’s smashula at Hamburger America to Kellogg’s Diner’s gelato machine (presented by Amanda Perdomo, formerly of Kellogg's Diner), find out which tools these chefs need the most to keep their restaurants running smoothly.

Shop products from this video:
Wooden Spoon - https://amzn.to/3Qd5vuH
Tagine - https://fave.co/4hN2L3D
Burger Patty Press - https://amzn.to/3WWaGDe
Smashula - https://www.georgemotz.com/stuff/smashula
Cleaver - https://amzn.to/4aRqhK5
Takamura Damascus Chef Knife - https://tinyurl.com/yc5rxf6t
Rubber Spatula - https://amzn.to/42URvgL
Pie Cutter - https://amzn.to/4gG2Kge

When you buy something through our retail links, we earn an affiliate commission.
The ‘Chef’s Table: Legends’ Answer Cooking Questions From Reddit
icon
Play
The legendary chefs of Chef’s Table: Legends—Jamie Oliver, Thomas Keller, Alice Waters, and José Andrés—join Bon Appétit to answer your top cooking questions. From achieving perfectly crispy bacon to ordering steak well-done, they share expert tips to level up your cooking game.
6 Dangerous Cooking Tasks Demonstrated By Pro Chefs
icon
Play
Join professional chefs Chris Morocco, Jessie YuChen, Susan Kim, Rachel Gurjar, Chrissy Tracey, and Harold Villarosa in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they demonstrate the correct way to perform 6 potentially dangerous cooking tasks. With sharp blades and open flames at every turn, take it from the pros and use these tips to stay safe in the kitchen.
Pro Chefs Debate 11 Cooking Tips & Tricks
icon
Play
Join pro chefs Brad Leone, Harold Villarosa, Tiana Gee, Chris Morocco, Kendra Vaculin and DeVonn Francis as they debate the merits of 11 common cooking tips and tricks in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen. Does adding oil to your pasta water prevent the noodles from sticking? Does the crispiest bacon start with a completely cold pan? Find out which bits of wisdom our pro chefs are in accord with and which ones they reject on this episode of Test Kitchen Talks.
Pro Chefs Guess & Make a Recipe Based on Ingredients Alone
icon
Play
Join Carla Lalli Music, Alex Delany, Chris Morocco, Sohla El-Waylly, Amiel Stanek, Priya Krishna, Molly Baz, Rick Martinez, Brad Leone and Claire Saffitz for another episode of Test Kitchen Talks. This time, we took the advice of viewer Kylee Hill, who on an earlier video suggested: 'They should give each chef a recipe with all the ingredients measured out in front of them. The catch is they don't know what the recipe is.' That was a good idea, Kylee, so we did that.
 4 Keys to Renovating Your Kitchen
icon
Play
Produced in Partnership with Masco and The Home Depot | From the placement of your appliances to the choice of your paint, here are 4 kitchen renovation tips from the pros.
7 Pro Chefs Reveal Their Essential Grocery Store Items
icon
Play
Join pro chefs Tiana Gee, Brad Leone, DeVonn Francis, Kendra Vaculin, Jessie YuChen, Harold Villarosa, and Chris Morocco in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they share their personal shopping lists, revealing the essential items and ingredients they pick up from the grocery store week in, week out. From flavorful sauces and condiments to fresh greens and good old fashioned junk food, there's bound to be something for everyone in one of these shopping carts.

Shop some of the Test Kitchen's favorite pantry ingredients below:
 
DeVonn Francis: 
Black Urfa Chili: https://fave.co/3JLxzjz
Coconut Aminos: https://amzn.to/3IhqzL1
Yuzu Kosho: https://amzn.to/36n0jkg
Guava Paste: https://amzn.to/3sZsGN7
 
Chris Morocco: 
Sesame Seeds: https://amzn.to/3hcgPWk
Laoganma Spicy Chile Crisp: https://amzn.to/3h7lOIc
Luna Coffee: https://enjoylunacoffee.com/
Jasper Hill Harbison Cheese: https://fave.co/3JP2qMq
Lee Kum Kee Oyster Sauce: https://fave.co/3HbwMGU
 
Tiana Gee:
Kerrygold Butter: https://fave.co/3BFbKQ5
Kewpie Mayo: https://fave.co/3v89bVj
La Croix Pamplemousse: https://fave.co/3518NNN
 
Kendra Vaculin:
Farro: https://amzn.to/33Ki2kQ
Epic Chicken Sriracha Bars: https://amzn.to/3vdMXkK
Korean BBQ Kettle Chips: https://amzn.to/3h9T5Ci
 
Jessie YuChen:
Koda Farms Short- Grain Sweet Rice: https://fave.co/3sbotH6
Pork Floss: https://fave.co/35id1jM
Taisun Mixed Congee: https://amzn.to/3I6sEJH
Hsin Tung Yang Sliced Noodle: https://amzn.to/3saRYbP
 
Brad Leone: 
Haiga Rice: https://amzn.to/33GsQjQ
Medjool Dates: https://fave.co/3HdF80G
Ohsawa Nama Shoyu: https://amzn.to/3LVgWnC
Ancient Organics Ghee: https://amzn.to/3BQ2WXG
 
Harold Villarosa:
La Favorita Achiote Oil: https://amzn.to/3JNoTJs
Crab Paste in Soybean Oil: https://fave.co/3s9U37S
Nora Kitchen Sinigang Mix: https://amzn.to/3p4o6vJ
Datu Puti Cane Vinegar: https://fave.co/33MGBh6
Dragonfly Jasmine Rice: https://amzn.to/3BP8Ckz

When you buy something through our retail links, we earn an affiliate commission.
Pro Chefs Share Their Top Restaurant Kitchen Tips
icon
Play
Join Brad Leone, Gaby Melian, Molly Baz, Chris Morocco, Alex Delany, Priya Krishna, Carla Lalli Music and Claire Saffitz for another episode of Test Kitchen Talks. In this episode, they break down all of the techniques they've each learned working in restaurants.
Pro Chefs Share Their Favorite Kitchen Tools
icon
Play
Join Claire Saffitz, Brad Leone, Chris Morocco, Gaby Melian, Andy Baraghani, Sohla El-Waylly, Amiel Stanek, Alex Delany, Carla Lalli Music, Priya Krishna, Rick Martinez, Christina Chaey and Molly Baz at home as they show us the kitchen tools they value the most. If you don't already have these, you may want to consider adding them to your kitchen collection. Filmed on 3/19 and 3/23/20.
Pro Chefs Share Their Hardest Cooking Tasks
icon
Play
Join Carla Lalli Music, Alex Delany, Sohla El-Waylly, Amiel Stanek, Priya Krishna, Molly Baz, Chris Moroccco, Rick Martinez, Brad Leone and Claire Saffitz for another episode of Test Kitchen Talks. In this episode, our beloved pro chefs tell us what they think is the most difficult kitchen task.
6 Pro Chefs Reveal Their "Secret Weapon" Tools
icon
Play
Join professional chefs Susan Kim, Chris Morocco, Harold Villarosa, Rachel Gurjar, Chrissy Tracey, and Jessie YuChen in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they reveal the specialized "secret weapon" tools they've come to depend on. From cookie-making dough guns to dried bonito shavers, some of these clutch items are sure to make good additions to your kitchen.
6 Pro Chefs Make Their Favorite 15-Minute Meal
icon
Play
Join Chris Morocco, Zaynab Issa, Shilpa Uskokovic, Hana Asbrink, DeVonn Francis, and Brad Leone in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they each make their favorite quick and easy 15-minute meal.
The Innovative Kitchen: Finding Inspiration
icon
Play
Bon Appétit went hands-on to capture the discussion between award-winning chef Jamie Bissonnette and Brizo Lead Industrial Designer Seth Fritz.
5 Pro Chefs Reveal Their Go-To Specialty Ingredient
icon
Play
Join Rachel Gurjar, Zaynab Issa, Kendra Vaculin, Inés Anguiano, and Chris Morocco in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they each reveal their favorite specialty ingredients. Whether it’s helping build the base of the recipe or adding the finishing touches, more than one of these go-to specialty ingredients deserves a place in your kitchen.
A Day With the Chef de Cuisine at a Top NYC Restaurant
icon
Play
"I want to make sure I'm being a proper leader for them." Juliana Latif, Chef de Cuisine at the Eastern Mediterranean restaurant Zou Zou's, walks us through a typical day at the New York City eatery. Juliana starts off laying out her kitchen prep process (and watch as she demonstrates how she fillets fluke), moves on to lunch and dinner service, and breaks down how she takes inventory. Director: Gunsel Pehlivan Editor: Mack Johnson Creative Producer: Parisa Kosari Associate Producer: Dimitri Lazarshvili Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia Camera Operator: Aaron Snell Camera Operator: Duell Davis Assistant Camera: Lucas Young Audio: Brett van Deusen PA: Amara McNeil Line Producer: Jennifer McGinity Production Manager: Janine Dispensa Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
Pro Chefs Cook and Eat Food They Don't Like
icon
Play
Join Carla Lalli Music, Gaby Melian, Christina Chaey, Andy Baraghani, Alex Delany, Sohla El-Waylly, Priya Krishna, Molly Baz, Chris Morocco and Amiel Stanek for another episode of Test Kitchen Talks. In this episode, they tell us what their least favorite ingredients are and then have a meal prepared for them featuring that ingredient.
6 Pro Chefs Show Us Their Favorite Pan
icon
Play
Join Zaynab Issa, Kendra Vaculin, Rachel Gurjar, Inés Anguiano, Brad Leone, and DeVonn Francis in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they each share their favorite, trusty, go-to pan - and explain why they’d never be caught in the kitchen without one.
Pro Chefs Tell Their Worst Kitchen Injury Stories
icon
Play
Sharp knives, hot oil, open flames - even the professionals among us are bound to pick up an injury with the number of hazards in the kitchen. Join Brad Leone, Chris Morocco, Harold Villarosa, Samantha Seneviratne, Rawlston Williams, and Susan Kim as they share their worst kitchen injury stories.
Pro Chefs Review Restaurant Scenes In Movies and TV
icon
Play
Join Brad Leone, Gaby Melian, Alex Delany, Molly Baz, Chris Morocco, Andy Baraghani and more for another episode of Test Kitchen Talks. This time, our esteemed pro chefs review restaurant scenes from television and the movies. What seemed totally unrealistic and what earned the crew’s accolades for accuracy?
6 Pro Chefs Reveal Their "Secret Weapon" Ingredients
icon
Play
Join pro chefs Brad Leone, Tiana Gee, Chris Morocco, Harold Villarosa, DeVonn Francis, and Kendra Vaculin as they pull back the curtain and reveal their secret weapon recipe ingredients from the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen. Learn how they incorporate these spice blends and flavor building bases into their favorite recipes and why, maybe picking up a bit of inspiration for your own creations along the way.

Eager to try these secret weapons for yourself? Shop for them here!
Mang Tomas All Purpose Sauce https://amzn.to/3hBHz2Q
Za'atar by Z&Z https://amzn.to/35mZkAG
Lee Kum Kee Black Bean Garlic Sauce https://amzn.to/3MlVQyM
Red Boat Premium Fish Sauce https://amzn.to/3HCjQKv
(Similar) Tamarind Concentrate https://amzn.to/3MhiVTj
Acid League Garden Heat Living Vinegar https://amzn.to/3MmEMJd

When you buy something through our retail links, we earn an affiliate commission.
Pro Chefs Debate Popular Food Trends (1950's-2010's)
icon
Play
Join Chrissy Tracey, Melissa Miranda, Brad Leone, Rachel Gurjar, Kendra Vaculin and Chris Morocco in the Bon Appétit test kitchen as they debate the merits of popular food trends from the 1950's to today. From gelatinous tomato aspic to Hamburger Helper™ and avocado toast, see if you agree with the pros on which trends still deserve a spot in the limelight and which should fade away into history.
Recreating J. Kenji Lopez-Alt's Okonomiyaki From Taste
icon
Play
We challenged resident Bon Appétit supertaster Chris Morocco to recreate J. Kenji Lopez-Alt's okonomiyaki in the BA Test Kitchen. The catch? He'll have to identify what he's making with a blindfold over his eyes, letting each of his other senses guide the way.

Check out J. Kenji Lopez-Alt's Okonomiyaki Pancake Recipe here.

Upgrade your cooking skills with his two captivating books by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, The Food Lab and The WOK, available now!
Professional Chefs Show Us Their Knives
icon
Play
If you asked the folks in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen what the most important cooking tool is, they'd probably all say their knives. Join Chris, Brad, Priya, Gaby, Carla, Amiel, Molly and Andy as they show off their preferred kitchen cutlery.
20 Chefs Answer: Their Secret Weapon Ingredient
icon
Play
Bon Appétit asked 20 chefs at top New York restaurants what their secret weapon ingredient is. Discover which ingredients, from seasoning and spices to freshly ground beef, make the food so delicious at NYC’s favorite restaurants.