Chef Staples

A Two-Time “Top Chef” Finalist’s Kitchen Essentials
Chef Sheldon Simeon is helping to bring Hawaiian food to more of the mainland.

The 4 Kitchen Essentials of a Thai Chef
Emshika Alberini's cooking staples are as attractive as they are functional.

Everything You Need to Make a Michelin-Starred French Meal
From a $2 thermometer to a $37,000 oven, these are Antoine Camin's kitchen essentials.

The Kitchen Essentials of a Chef Who’s Cooked in 5 Michelin-Starred Restaurants
How to dress and prep like Chef Myles Moody.
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19 Tools That Pro Chefs Can’t Cook Without
There are no gear testers more rigorous than the commercial chef.
By Tyler Chin

This Chef Literally Doesn’t Leave Home Without This Sous Vide
From the ChefSteps Joule to clogs that aren't Crocs, these are Khoran Horn's must-have kitchen tools.
By Tyler Chin

Never Screw up Rice Again With This Chef-Approved Rice Cooker
Even professional chefs worry about burning their rice.
By Tyler Chin

Anyone Who Bakes Needs This Chef-Approved $20 Staple
For all your pies, cakes and bread needs.
By Tyler Chin

Trying to Eat More Vegetables? Use a Chef-Approved Spiralizer
If it works for Chef David Lee's daughter, it'll work for you.
By Tyler Chin

23 Tools That Pro Chefs Can’t Cook Without
There are no gear testers more rigorous than the commercial chef.
By Tyler Chin

You Can Buy This Michelin-Starred Chef’s Favorite Cooking Tool for Less than $1 on Amazon
All of Nico Russell's cooking staples are under $20.
By Tyler Chin

The Best Ice Cream Makers, According to an Ice Cream Maker
Salt & Straw's Tyler Malek gives some insight into crafting the perfect summer ice cream cone.
By Tyler Chin

You Know What Your Kitchen Is Missing? A Blowtorch
From sharpies to a Jordan 1s, this is what your kitchen is lacking
By Tyler Chin

This Is the Grill New York City’s Most Famous Butcher Makes Steaks with
From a crazy hot grill to a high-power range hood, here’s what Pat LaFrieda can’t live without.
By Tyler Chin

This $6 Spatula Is Pure, Chef-Approved Kitchen Magic
Jason Fox of San Francisco's Proper Hotel is a Vitamix enthusiast. Plus, three more products he can't live without.
By Tyler Chin

16 Tools That Pro Chefs Can’t Cook Without
There are no gear testers more rigorous than the commercial chef.
By Tyler Chin

Why Every Outdoor Cook Absolutely Needs This $4 Amazon Buy
David Shim thinks everyone needs a $3 pack of firestarters, an obscure Japanese table grill & more.
By Will Price

16 Tools That Pro Chefs Can’t Cook Without
From an extra-large cast-iron skillet to a charcoal firestarter to a vacuum sealer, these four professional chefs reflect on the gear they couldn’t do their jobs without.
By Will Price

This Chef Keeps a $7 Piece of Plastic in His Pocket at All Times. You Should Too
Chef David Santos’ Good Stock is giving customers the opportunity to buy a meal for those on the frontlines. These are the tools he uses to get the job done.
By Tyler Chin