John Kanell, the inventor of the Preppy Kitchen phenomenon, lists his most popular and useful kitchen gadgets.
In case you don’t know John Kanell yet: He is the passionate and creative culinary mastermind behind the Preppy Kitchen Website. John believes in helping people get “prepared” in the kitchen. A skill once mastered is sure to lead to a supremely confident and successful home cook. Be sure to order his fantastic new cookbook, Preppy Kitchen..—Anna Scott
And don’t forget to listen to John chat with David and Amy Episode 54 of Talking With My Mouth Full.
OXO Good Grips Food Scale
Weighing your ingredients is easier than using measuring cups with less cream and much more precise. A real win-win situation for the kitchen.
OXO Good Grips Grocery Scale, $33 on Amazon.com
Tovolo professional silicone baking mat
Pastry mats prevent anything from sticking to the counter and make transferring and rolling items a breeze.
Tovolo Pro-Grade Silicone Baking Mat, $25 at Amazon.com
This thermometer is great for tempering. Temperature is displayed instantly and clearly, which I love for everything from meat to caramel to oil.
Lavatools Javelin Pro Professional Digital Instant Meat Thermometer, $55 at Amazon.com
Dust 5 1/2 qt. Round Dutch oven
This is great for making sourdough, soups, and everything in between. The dark iron surface inside is easy to maintain, especially when cooking at high temperatures.
Dust 5 1/2 qt. Round Dutch Oven, $223 on Amazon.com
Silpat Premium Non-Stick Baking Mat
These mats are great for cookies; reusable, nothing sticks and the biscuits only take on a little less color on the underside.
Silpat Premium Nonstick Baking Mat, $21 at Amazon.com
Ateco reusable piping bag
Simply put, these will NEVER break.
Ateco reusable piping bag, $6 at Amazon.com
11-Piece Stainless Steel Round Cookie Cutter Set for Anniversary Sale
I love these for cookies (both for cutting out and rounding after baking), cookies, and donuts.
Celebration Sale 11-Piece Stainless Steel Round Cookie Cutter Set, $15 at Amazon.com
Danish dough whisk
So much better than a balloon whisk for mixing batters.
Danish dough whisk, $9 at Amazon.com