Advanced kitchen tools to consider in your Kitchen

You’ve got the good Dutch oven, knives, and sauce pot now what? You want to up your kitchen game, here’s our list.

Sous Vide Precision Cooker

Imagine perfectly cooked steak, chicken, or veggies every single time. Sous vide cooking at its core is vacuum-sealing your food and cooking it in a water bath at just the right temperature. This method locks in moisture and flavor, making your meats succulent and delicious.

Pro tip: Get reusable silicone bags for eco-friendly cooking. Need some inspo? Chef Alex’s sous vide class is a must!

Mandoline Slicer

A mandoline slicer gives you those paper-thin slices, perfect juliennes, and fancy crinkle cuts. It’s your secret weapon for getting veggies just right.

Safety tip: Always use the hand guard to protect your fingers. For extra control, try a model with adjustable thickness settings.

Blow Torch

Perfect for caramelizing sugar on crème brûlée, roasting peppers, or giving your meats a quick, delicious sear. You can also use it to melt cheese on gratins or brown meringues. Chef Katie has the lowdown on how to torch like a pro! 

Pasta Machine

A pasta machine lets you roll out dough and cut it into all sorts of shapes, from fettuccine to ravioli.

Tip: Start with a simple egg pasta dough recipe and gradually experiment with flavors by adding spinach or tomato puree. Also, consider investing in a drying rack for perfectly dried pasta.

Digital Scale

A digital scale ensures you get the exact measurements every time, and its not just for baking!

Tip: Measure ingredients directly into your mixing bowl to save on cleanup. Look for scales with a tare function to easily zero out the weight of containers.

Carbon Steel Wok

It heats up fast and evenly, perfect for high-heat cooking. For tips on picking and seasoning your wok, Chef Zonya’s got you covered.

Pro tip: Use it for more than stir-frying—try deep-frying, smoking, or even making popcorn!

Immersion Blender with Attachments

Blend soups, whip up dressings, or make fluffy whipped cream right in the pot with an immersion blender.

Tip: Look for models with variable speed settings for better control.

Microplane Zester/Grater

It’s perfect for grating citrus zest, cheese, garlic, and spices.

Pro tip: Zest citrus fruits before juicing to avoid waste. Store the grated zest in the freezer for later use.

Investing in these advanced kitchen gadgets not only boosts your cooking game but also makes the whole process more fun and exciting. Happy cooking!