Tuesday, December 17, 2019

The most popular kitchen tools and equipment of 2019

The Most Popular Kitchen Equipment We Recommend

All year long, our culinary team rigorously tests tools and equipment to help you cook better. To that end, we have a lot of recommendations for every kitchen size and budget.

Of course, there's another side to this, and that's you. Knowing what you add to your cart informs us about what you're into (better baking pans!) and not into (slow cookers). So this time of year, we like to take a look back and see the equipment that you felt was worthy of a spot in your kitchen.

Here you'll find the most popular Serious Eats–recommended tools, the ones our readers shop for again and again in 2019. Already got 'em? Let us know what you think! And don't forget: They make pretty good holiday gifts, too.

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The winners!

Fat Daddio's Cake Pan

This eight- by three-inch anodized aluminum pan from Fat Daddio's is Stella's go-to cake pan. It's yours, too.

The Thermapen

There are a lot of reasons for keeping an instant-read thermometer in the kitchen. When it comes to speed and precision, the Thermapen trumps all others.

Joyce Chen Wok

This year Sho wrote a story about everything you can do with a wok. That paired with Kenji's guide to buying and seasoning a wok resulted in a tidal wave of orders.

Poultry Shears

Poultry shear popularity explodes over the holiday season. That's likely because you all have realized that spatchcocking your holiday turkey is the absolute best way to achieve a juicy bird.

14-Inch Skewers

While we have a few recs for the best skewers, our top-pick for longevity is the flat skewers by Norpro. These guys are easy to maneuver and the flat surface will keep your food from sliding around.

Flexible Fish Turner

This thin, flexible spatula is ideal for getting under and flipping delicate ingredients like fish or pancakes. It can also easily handle flipping a half-pound burger, too.

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Monday, December 16, 2019

From Our Partner: The Pan Egg-Lovers Can't Live Without

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The Best Pan for Egg Lovers

Whether you're cooking brunch for the whole family over the holidays or looking for easy ways to jump-start your game in the kitchen when the new year rolls around, having the right pan can make all the difference. And if eggs factor into that family brunch or daily breakfast grind, a good nonstick pan is essential.

Enter the nonstick skillets from American Kitchen. Give yourself or your loved ones the gift that keeps on giving with one of these versatile and long-lasting skillets.

If it's a frittata, a scramble, or just a few eggs over easy, these pans make mornings easy. If perfecting that classic French omelet is on your agenda, don't make things any harder on yourself; let a reliable nonstick skillet do the heavy lifting.

We love American Kitchen's nonstick skillets for their functionality and durability. We judge a nonstick skillet by how well the food releases, and by how long the pan lasts. American Kitchen's skillets get high marks in both categories. Made with a special, PFOA-free nonstick surface that's dishwasher- and oven-safe, the pans make flipping, sliding, or sautéing a cinch. And clean up is easy, too. The unique surface also happens to be super durable because it's made with a thicker-than-standard film.

Then there are the extras, which we, as avid egg lovers, really appreciate. Take the ergonomic, heat-resistant handles. If you forget to reach for that oven mitt one bleary eyed, post-holiday party morning, you can rest easy. Or the fact that these skillets are oven-safe in temperatures up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and they can be used on gas, induction, glass, and electric cooktops—which means they'll fit right into whoever's kitchen they're wrapped up for.

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