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Classic French Knife Cuts By erwin

October 12th, 2008

Learn these classic French knife cuts lingos as you dive into our fun recipes.

Our Favorite Cuts

Brunoise: 1/8 x 1/8 x 1/8 size cuts		Macédoine: 1/4 x 1/4 x 1/4 size cuts
Parmentier: 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 size cuts		Julienne: 1/8 x 1/8 x 3/4 size cuts
Batonnet: 1/4 x 1/4 x 2 size cuts		Alumette: 1/4 x 1/4 x 2 1/2 size cuts
Rondelle: Round slice		Paysanne: 1/2” x 1/2” x 1/84

Other Classic Cuts

Heatproof Spatula By Olive Oil

October 6th, 2008

Though pricier that regular spatulas, heatproof spatulas will prevent melted plastic in food. They will benefit a cook with mixing and stirring hot foods right on the stove top, as well as using the heat proof spatula for folding and mixing batters. Dishwasher safe and non-meltable, it’s a gadget that once used in someone else’s kitchen, will turn into a required kitchen tool.

Check out: Le Creuset Heatproof Spatula

Mellon Baller By Olive Oil

October 6th, 2008

Usually this gadget comes with two different size ballers and a sturdy handle. It’s a great gadget for scooping melon, ice cream, or cookie dough; to core apples or pears or to make indentations in cookies before cooking. Any holiday baking chef will be lost without this gadget.

Corkscrew By ohhsnapitsruth

October 6th, 2008

Whether cooking with or for the cook, wine is certain to play a role in the kitchen. The traditional waiter’s corkscrew, which collapses into a pocket-sized opener, is the least expensive and sturdiest but does require a bit of skill and hand strength. Depending upon the cook, there are dozens of varieties of this must have gadget.

Colander By bunny

October 6th, 2008

A perforated metal (usually stainless steel or copper), six quart colander will aid in rinsing salad lettuce, washing fruits and vegetables or draining pastas. Vegetables can be steamed right in the colander and clean up will be quick and easy. Another variety of colander, the mesh colander, will prevent smaller bits and pieces from getting through but does require a little more clean up.

Shears By Olive Oil

October 6th, 2008

From opening bags, snipping herb, cutting up tomatoes, noodles or pizza slices, a good pair of kitchen shears will come in handy. It may take a little time to get used to cutting meats, trimming fat or creating perfectly cut cookies with scissors, but once you start there’s no stopping.

Digital Thermometer By ohhsnapitsruth

October 6th, 2008

Any dish that is baked, fried or roasted will come out perfectly with a digital thermometer. Oil can be tested before adding chicken, fish will never be to too rare and roasts will ooze with juices but never bleed. Even candy making is made simple; no more guessing with the sugar syrup stages. A must have gadget for the serious cook.

Tenderizer By ohhsnapitsruth

October 6th, 2008

A hammer like gadget with prongs to pierce meat, fish or vegetables will come in handy more than you think. For any bar-b-que’r it’s essential and will speed up the marinating process. Most cooks find other non-cooking like uses for a tenderizer too.

Grater By Olive Oil

October 6th, 2008

The old fashion steel graters are still the most practical and convenient. Most graters come with various grating blades on different sides so cheese, vegetables and chocolate can all be grated with the same tool. Look for a grater with an easy or padded handle for convenience.

Tongs By Olive Oil

October 6th, 2008

For frying, grilling, extracting from boiling water, tossing or squeezing– nothing is better than tongs. This very inexpensive gadget is represented by a large variety of types and sizes. Highly recommended are the larger metal types seen at restaurants for easy grip and dishwasher safe clean up.