
If you’ve ever finished a Top Chef episode and thought, “I could do that,” this list is for you. To master the fundamental cooking techniques, you need to have all the essentials at your fingertips. While we can’t guarantee Bravo stardom, the following need-to-have kitchen tools just might elevate your chef status in the house.
Kuhn Rikon Colori Paring Knife
Target x Brit + Co Wood Burned Cutting Board
Williams Sonoma Stainless-Steel Prep Bowls With Lids
Sur La Table Flex-Core Silicone Spatula Spoon With Wood Handle
Microplane Rasp Grater
Sur La Table Stainless Steel Balloon Whisk
Oxo Softworks Citrus Squeezer
T-Fal Silicone Basting Brush
Sur La Table Silicone-Tipped Stainless Steel Locking Tongs
Reston Lloyd Enamel/Steel Colander
Sur La Table Stainless Steel Tools With Caddy
KitchenAid Mini Food Processor
Cuisinart SmartStick Immersion Blender
Instant Pot 7-in-1 Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker
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