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The pans, tools and pantry staples behind every recipe on this site — the things I use in my own kitchen, every week.
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-inch Chef’s Knife
The one knife I use for nearly everything — light, sharp and easy to hone.
John Boos Maple Cutting Board
Big enough to chop a whole Shabbat’s worth of vegetables without crowding.
Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 6 qt
Every soup and slow braise on this site starts in this pot.
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, 12-inch
Perfect sear, oven-safe, and it only gets better with age.
Nordic Ware Naturals Half Sheet Pan
Heavy enough not to warp — for roasting vegetables and baking cookies alike.
Amazon Basics Silicone Baking Mat
No parchment, nothing sticks, and cleanup takes seconds.
KitchenAid Artisan 5-qt Stand Mixer
Challah dough, cake batter, whipped cream — it does the heavy lifting.
Hans Grill Pizza Stone with Peel
The secret to a crisp, pizzeria-style crust at home.
OXO Good Grips 4-inch Pizza Wheel
Clean slices without dragging the toppings off.
Tovolo Groovy Ice Pop Molds
Easy release every time — the kids’ favourite summer project.
Wilton Non-Stick Donut Pan Set
Baked, not fried — doughnuts any night of the week.
OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner
Dry greens mean dressing that actually clings.
Lavatools Javelin Instant-Read Thermometer
No more guessing — juicy chicken and perfect roasts every time.
Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor
Hummus, pesto and dips in under a minute.
Microplane Classic Zester
Fresh zest and garlic in seconds — it brightens everything.
Emile Henry 9-inch Pie & Quiche Dish
Bakes evenly and goes straight from oven to table.
7-Blade Vegetable Spiralizer
Zucchini noodles in minutes — a lighter swap for pasta.