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    Whether you've cooked for decades or are brand new, it's important to have effective kitchen tools. This is a round-up of my essential tools. These are products I've used in professional settings and even my own home.

    Think of it this way: If I had a friend tell me they needed new kitchen equipment, these are the products I would recommend!

    Disclosure: I only recommend products I currently use (or previously used) in professional test kitchens and my home kitchen. This post may contain affiliate links and when you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission.

    Kitchen Scale

    Oxo Good Grips 11-Pound Stainless Steel Food Scale with Pull-Out Display

    Measuring Cups and Spoons

    OXO Good Grips 2-Cup Angled Measuring Cup

    OXO Good Grips Mini Angled Measuring Cup

    Pyrex 3 Piece Glass Measuring Cup Set

    Pyrex 4 Measuring Cup

    Pyrex Prepware 1-Quart Measuring Cup

    Spring Chef Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Metal Measuring Spoons

    Microplane and Graters

    Microplane Premium Classic

    KitchenAid Gourmet 4-Sided Stainless Steel Box Grater with Detachable Storage Container, 10 inches tall, Black

    A guy cutting carrots in a nice kitchen.

    Hi! I’m Adam Dolge. A professionally trained recipe developer, food writer, and test cook, I've spent more than a decade in national food media, including Food & Wine, EatingWell, Serious Eats, and Cooking Light. As a Culinary Institute of America graduate and the primary cook for my family, I share trusted, fully tested recipes designed to help home cooks succeed.

    Learn more about me

    Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes

    • A plate with crispy air fryer parmesan crusted chicken, spaghetti, tomato sauce, and salad on a gray countertop.
      Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
    • A serving of honey ginger chicken with rice, broccoli and bok choy on a small plate.
      Honey Ginger Chicken
    • A platter or air fried buffalo chicken strips with a dip and celery to the side.
      Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders - No Breading
    • A white serving bowl of pesto pasta with chopped tomatoes, basil leaves and shaved parmesan on top.
      Pesto Orzo Salad

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