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This spicy-tangy-funky condiment will become your secret weapon.
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Might you mistake this vegan cream for actual alfredo sauce? Maybe. Maybe not. It’s delicious either way.
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Creamy, bright green, and vegan, this soup gets its body and sweetness from parsnips. And you don’t even have to peel them.
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No broth? No problem. Miso creates a nearly-instant stock that brings richness and flavor to this creamy risotto.
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Nutritional yeast lends nutty richness and helps keep this Italian-style blender dressing silky and emulsified.
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Make this glossy, buttery beef stir fry when you need dinner on the table in less time than it takes to listen to a podcast.
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This foolproof stovetop mac and cheese levels up with the inclusion of miso paste for a silky sauce that is bursting with umami-rich cheesiness.
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Roasting, then grinding masala adds a depth of flavor to these chicken wings from chef Preeti Mistry.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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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
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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.