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.
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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.
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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.
Ever wonder what tools top chefs use every day? Bon Appétit asked 20 of NYC’s best chefs to share the essential tools they keep in their knife rolls. From precision knives to unexpected gadgets, find out what these culinary pros can't live without during a busy shift.
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.
Today, actor Glen Powell sits down with Bon Appétit to eat his favorite meals and talk all things acting, fitness and Texas. Join Powell as he discusses the confidence boost he received from Denzel Washington early on in his career to running tips from Tom Cruise—all while tucking into his favorite foods.
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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.
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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.
Join Brad Leone, DeVonn Francis, Melissa Miranda, Zaynab Issa, and Kendra Vaculin in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they each prepare a perfectly snackable, freshly made dip to pair with their favorite chips. From chunky salsas to creamy baked creations, one of these chips and dip combos is sure to make a crunchy impression at your next get-together.
Check out Kendra's full Roasted Tomatillo and Avocado Salsa recipe here: https://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/roasted-tomatillo-and-avocado-salsa-recipe%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="StackedRatingsCardWrapper-ghvskg ffDePc SummaryCollectionGridSummaryItem-HgAzv kSXTun search_result_item-62e93796690932fb49fc5e54">
Join Brad Leone, DeVonn Francis, Melissa Miranda, Zaynab Issa, and Kendra Vaculin in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they each mix up their go-to cocktails (and mocktails!) From a salty and refreshing grapefruit libation to smoky mezcal "ranch water," one of these cocktails is sure to make your regular pool party rotation.
See Zaynab's full Honey-Berry-Kombucha Spritzer recipe here: https://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/honey-berry-kombucha-spritzer-recipe%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EGet Kendra's full recipe for her Salty Grapefruit Refresher: https://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/salty-grapefruit-refresher-recipe%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="StackedRatingsCardWrapper-ghvskg ffDePc SummaryCollectionGridSummaryItem-HgAzv kSXTun search_result_item-63a1d207a99cff66cb82221a">
Join Zaynab Issa, Brad Leone, Hana Asbrink, Inés Anguiano, and Kendra Vaculin in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they each prepare their go-to appetizers.
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Shopping for kitchen tools can be hard. There are so many out there, and when you're just starting out you need a good foundation, which doesn't include that electric cherry pitter or heavy pasta roller. As it turns out, all you need to sharpen your cooking skills—and stock your drawers properly—are 10 strategically selected kitchen tools. Senior food editor Rick Martinez gave us the lowdown on what you actually need when you're building your toolkit from the ground up.
The arguments for stocking your kitchen with a couple of standard half-sheet pans are endless—they’re inexpensive, indestructible, and best of all, you can fit an entire dinner recipe for four (like this sweet-spicy chipotle chicken with zippy tomatillo salsa) all on one.
You have company arriving soon but dinner won't be ready for at least an hour—now what? Kendra Vaculin has you covered, straight from the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen. Watch as she prepares 5 quick and easy snacks for your guests to nosh on during your next party.
Join Kendra Vaculin from the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as she prepares her skillet cheesesteak recipe. Pickled peppers are the secret star of this one-skillet dish, lending acidity and just the right amount of heat to compliment the pleasantly bitter broccoli rabe.
See the full recipe here: https://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/skillet-cheesesteak-with-broccoli-rabe%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3ELooking for more cooking inspiration? Gain unlimited access to over 50,000 recipes across Bon Appétit and Epicurious.
We challenged resident Bon Appétit supertaster Chris Morocco to recreate a General Tso’s chicken recipe in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen. The catch? He’s doing it blindfolded with only his other senses to guide him.
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Join Brad Leone, Melissa Miranda, DeVonn Francis, Chrissy Tracey, and Zaynab Issa in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they each prepare a tantalizing pasta dish with only 5 different ingredients.
See Chrissy’s recipe: Pasta With Sun Gold Tomatoes and Balsamic Glaze Read more: 61 Impeccable Pasta Recipes to Give a Twirl
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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.
Join Bon Appétit contributor Pierce Abernathy in the BA Test Kitchen as he makes 5 delicious dips with complex layers of flavor that come together quick—perfect for your next summer get together.
There are twenty six letters in the alphabet and coincidentally there are exactly twenty six cooking tips, no more, no less, that exist in the kitchen. Join Molly, Brad, Gaby, Carla, Priya, Andy, Chris and Amiel in the Test Kitchen as they give you their cooking tips for every letter in the alphabet, from 'A' for artichoke to 'Z' for zest.
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. On this episode, we challenged everybody to plate an avocado in one minute.
“We don’t use any electric machines…we have no blenders, we have no food processors, we have no stand mixers, we do everything by hand.”Today, Bon Appétit spends a day on the line with Chef Brian Dunsmoor, owner of Dunsmoor in Los Angeles. This restaurant cooks all food over live fire and doesn’t use any electrical appliances in the kitchen, opting to do everything by hand instead.
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Talent: Brian Dunsmoor
Director of Culinary Production: Kelly Janke
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Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Associate Producer: Oadhan Lynch
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Tania Jones
Camera Operator: Justin Abbate
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Audio Engineer: Paul Cornett
Production Assistant: Spencer Matheson
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo
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This Super Bowl season, you can have cold—and likely congealed—seven-layer dip from the supermarket, or…you can make this warm, melty version begging to be scooped up and eaten. Join food editor Shilpa Uskokovic in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as she prepares her warm and cheesy seven-layer dip, the perfect palate pleaser for game-day.
