Bon Appétit asked 8 of NYC’s top chefs to share their best kitchen tips to help you cook smarter at home. From mastering mise en place to sharpening knives with a whetstone, and using tools like a microplane, thermometer, and food processor–these are the essential chef secrets every home cook should know.
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.
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.
Join professional chefs Harold Villarosa, Susan Kim, Rachel Gurjar, Chrissy Tracey, Jessie YuChen, and Chris Morocco in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they demonstrate 6 expert upgrades to run-of-the-mill instant ramen.
Get our recipe for Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad here!
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.
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.
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.
Produced in Partnership with Masco and The Home Depot | From the placement of your appliances to the choice of your paint, here are 4 kitchen renovation tips from the pros.
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.
Join Melissa Miranda, Chris Morocco, Brad Leone, Rachel Gurjar, Chrissy Tracey, and Kendra Vaculin in the Bon Appétit test kitchen as they share 6 of their favorite ways to upgrade popcorn.
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 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.
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.
Has run-of-the-mill mayo become boring? Is that bottle of store-bought french dressing begging for an upgrade? Watch as our chefs take 6 classic condiments and elevate them into something special.
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://slim-weight.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-RIFgn jsPKbl SummaryCollectionGridSummaryItem-ilztYA cpHIzM search_result_item-67640e50ba2a26cf3ec9ce24">
“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
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 Brad Leone, Gaby Melian, Molly Baz, Chris Morocco, Alex Delany, Priya Krishna, Carla Lalli Music and Claire Saffitz for another episode of Test Kitchen Talks. In this episode, they break down all of the techniques they've each learned working in restaurants.
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.
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 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 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:
Bon Appétit shows you how to transform chicken thighs into three delicious, budget-friendly dinners, on a $30 grocery budget. Learn how to make rich chicken ragu pasta, crispy schmaltz fried rice with cabbage, and carnitas-inspired chicken tacos, using every part of a chicken thigh, and all for an affordable price tag.
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 Chris Morocco, Zaynab Issa, Shilpa Uskokovic, Hana Asbrink, DeVonn Francis, and Brad Leone in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they each make their favorite quick and easy 15-minute meal.
