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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Nicola Bailey, a cheesemonger at Eataly in New York City, takes us behind the scenes to demonstrate and explain every tool she uses to prepare and present their famous charcuterie selections. From machetes and industrial meat slicers to mozzarella paddles and harp wires, see everything the pros use day in, day out.
“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.
Director: Jackie Phillips
Director of Photography: April Maxey
Editor: Michael Penhollow
Talent: Brian Dunsmoor
Director of Culinary Production: Kelly Janke
Creative Producer: Mel Ibarra
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Associate Producer: Oadhan Lynch
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Tania Jones
Camera Operator: Justin Abbate
Assistant Camera: Chris Davidson
Audio Engineer: Paul Cornett
Production Assistant: Spencer Matheson
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
Director of Content, Production: Ali Inglese
Senior Director, Creative Development: Dan Siegel
Senior Director, Programing: Jon Wise
VP, Head of Video: June Kim
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:
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.
Join Chris Morocco in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as he makes pasta with kale pesto. Substitute pine nuts for the walnuts if you'd like. To serve with pasta, stir in ½ cup pasta cooking liquid to the pesto until smooth and toss to coat, or serve as a topping for chicken.
Check out the recipe here: https://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/kale-pesto-with-whole-wheat-pasta%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-597a13af41d52f40491c0072">
Join Andy Baraghani in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as he makes pasta with tomatoes and chickpeas. If you don't have a can of tomatoes, tomato paste will work just fine. Cook a couple of tablespoons in a small skillet alongside the chickpeas until it darkens before adding to the chickpeas and proceeding with the recipe.
Check out the recipe here: https://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/brothy-pasta-with-chickpeas%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-628cebc7206fd9153043f751">
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.
Glen just announced the launch of his first-ever brand venture, Smash Kitchen- a line of organic pantry staples designed to modernize the American pantry.
Join chef Junichi Matsuzaki from the renowned Noz 17 in New York as he brings you behind the counter to demonstrate every tool he uses in preparing a 30-course omakase dinner.
Join Andy Baraghani, Carla Lalli Music, Priya Krishna, Rick Martinez, Gaby Melian, Sohla El-Waylly, Christina Chaey and Amiel Stanek and at home as they make 8 different freezer meals. Turn those frozen hot dogs and tortillas into delicious mala hot dog tacos. Or take that frozen seafood and make yourself a nice chowder.
Read more: 39 Freezer Meals That Are Ready Before You Need Them
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.
Edan Leshnick, head pastry chef at Breads Bakery in New York, takes us behind the scenes to demonstrate and explain every tool he and the staff use in preparing their supremely popular baked goods. Joined for the tour by Darwin Castillo, head of the bread department, get an in-depth look at a professional high-volume bakery in action - with massive dough mixers and immersion blenders supplying roaring deck ovens.
Join brand new Bon Appétit video host Chrissy Tracey in her home kitchen as she makes fried oyster mushrooms, collard greens and cornbread. Chrissy is a vegan chef extraordinaire and one of her favorite things to do is adapt classics and comfort food. So if you're looking to add some more veggies to your life, this recipe is a good place to start.
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.
Kendra's Goat Cheese and Salami Stuffed Dates: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/stuffed-dates-goat-cheese-salami
Learn 67 essential kitchen tips with Chef Curtis Stone, from choosing a perfect rib eye to cutting onions, prepping vegetables, shucking oysters, making vinaigrettes, storing truffles, organising your kitchen, and refining knife skills. This chef-driven guide covers beef, seafood, herbs, cheeses, dressings, and everyday techniques to help you cook smarter, cleaner, and more confidently at home with professional results.
Stir-fry makes a quick, satisfying meal, except for the part where you also have to get a pot of rice going to serve alongside. Our recommendation? Stop by the hot food bar at the grocery store or your local takeout place and pick up some cooked rice. The small convenience is worth the extra time and dishes in the kitchen.
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.
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.
See how Momofuku head of R&D Dan Felder works with Momofuku Ssäm Bar chef Matthew Rudofker to integrate products from the Momofuku Culinary Lab onto the menu.
