Kitchen gear
The tools our recipes call for, why they help, and a brand to start with. Any similar item works.
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Gear guides
Counted from all 342 Simmerbee recipes: what they use most, not product reviews.
Pots and pans (9)
- See price on Amazon: 12-inch cast iron skillet (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: 10-inch nonstick skillet (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: 12-inch stainless skillet (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Enameled Dutch oven (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: 3-quart saucepan (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: 8-quart stockpot (opens Amazon)
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See price on Amazon: Roasting pan with rack (opens Amazon)
Roasting pan with rack
Holds a whole bird or roast and catches drippings for gravy.
Suggested: Cuisinart
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See price on Amazon: Cast iron grill pan (opens Amazon)
Cast iron grill pan
Gives grill marks and a little char on the stovetop when the grill isn't an option.
Suggested: Lodge
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See price on Amazon: Carbon steel wok (opens Amazon)
Carbon steel wok
Tall, sloped sides let you toss and stir-fry over high heat without spilling.
Suggested: Joyce Chen
Bakeware (16)
- See price on Amazon: Half sheet pan (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Parchment paper sheets (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Silicone baking mat (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Wire cooling rack (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: 9x5 loaf pan (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: 9-inch round cake pans (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: 9x13 baking dish (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: 8x8 square baking pan (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: 9-inch pie dish (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: 12-cup muffin tin (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Bundt pan (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Sheet pan with rack (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Paper cupcake liners (opens Amazon)
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See price on Amazon: Oven-safe soup crocks (opens Amazon)
Oven-safe soup crocks
Go straight under the broiler to melt cheese over French onion soup.
Suggested: Le Creuset
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See price on Amazon: 9x13 metal baking pan (opens Amazon)
9x13 metal baking pan
Light aluminum heats fast for crisp-bottomed focaccia and evenly baked bars and rolls.
Suggested: Nordic Ware
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See price on Amazon: 9-inch springform pan (opens Amazon)
9-inch springform pan
The side unlatches and lifts off, so a delicate cheesecake comes out whole.
Suggested: Nordic Ware
Tools (56)
- See price on Amazon: Cookie scoop (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Nesting mixing bowls (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Digital kitchen scale (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Measuring cups and spoons (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Liquid measuring cup (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Balloon whisk (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Silicone spatula (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Bench scraper (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Rolling pin (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Pastry blender (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Oven thermometer (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Instant-read thermometer (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: 8-inch chef's knife (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Large cutting board (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Colander (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Locking tongs (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Fish spatula (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Wooden spoons (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Ladle (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Rasp grater (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Box grater (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Y-peeler (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Citrus squeezer (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Fine-mesh strainer (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: French press (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Glass pitcher (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Glass storage containers (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Kitchen timer (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Pastry brush (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Candy thermometer (opens Amazon)
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See price on Amazon: Round biscuit cutter set (opens Amazon)
Round biscuit cutter set
Sharp, straight-sided rounds for biscuits, scones and cookies.
Suggested: Ateco
- See price on Amazon: Piping bags and tips (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Small offset spatula (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Can opener (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Meat mallet (opens Amazon)
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See price on Amazon: Stiff metal spatula (opens Amazon)
Stiff metal spatula
A sturdy, sharp-edged spatula for smashing burgers and scraping up crust on cast iron.
Suggested: Dexter-Russell
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See price on Amazon: Wide nonstick-safe turner (opens Amazon)
Wide nonstick-safe turner
A thin, wide spatula slides under pancakes, sandwiches and potatoes without scratching.
Suggested: OXO
- See price on Amazon: Pint mason jars with lids (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Salad spinner (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Potato masher (opens Amazon)
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See price on Amazon: Holiday cookie cutter set (opens Amazon)
Holiday cookie cutter set
Sharp, sturdy cutters give clean shapes that bake evenly.
Suggested: Ann Clark
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See price on Amazon: Cotton kitchen twine (opens Amazon)
Cotton kitchen twine
Ties roasts and whole birds into a tidy shape so they cook evenly.
Suggested: Regency Wraps
- See price on Amazon: Heavy-duty kitchen shears (opens Amazon)
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See price on Amazon: Vegetable spiralizer (opens Amazon)
Vegetable spiralizer
Turns zucchini and other firm vegetables into long noodles in seconds.
Suggested: OXO
- See price on Amazon: Vegetable scrub brush (opens Amazon)
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See price on Amazon: Serrated bread knife (opens Amazon)
Serrated bread knife
Slices crusty and soft loaves without squashing them, and levels domed cake layers.
Suggested: Victorinox
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See price on Amazon: Ceramic pie weights (opens Amazon)
Ceramic pie weights
Hold a blind-baked crust flat so it does not puff up or slump down the sides.
Suggested: Mrs. Anderson's Baking
- See price on Amazon: Fluted pastry wheel (opens Amazon)
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See price on Amazon: Cake decorating turntable (opens Amazon)
Cake decorating turntable
Spins the cake as you frost so the sides come out smooth and even.
Suggested: Ateco
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See price on Amazon: Gallon freezer zip bags (opens Amazon)
Gallon freezer zip bags
Thick, airtight bags store burritos, waffles and snacks flat in the freezer without freezer burn.
Suggested: Ziploc
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See price on Amazon: Kids' bento lunch box (opens Amazon)
Kids' bento lunch box
Separate compartments keep crackers crisp and wet foods apart in a school lunch.
Suggested: Bentgo
- See price on Amazon: Apple slicer and corer (opens Amazon)
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See price on Amazon: Unbleached cheesecloth (opens Amazon)
Unbleached cheesecloth
Lines a strainer to catch fine grit when straining horchata, cold brew coffee, nut milks and stocks.
Suggested: Regency Wraps
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See price on Amazon: Flat metal skewers (opens Amazon)
Flat metal skewers
Flat skewers keep pieces from spinning when you turn them, and never need soaking.
Suggested: Norpro
- See price on Amazon: Spider strainer (opens Amazon)
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See price on Amazon: Paring knife (opens Amazon)
Paring knife
A short, pointed blade for small, detailed cuts like carving and coring.
Suggested: Victorinox
Appliances (13)
- See price on Amazon: Stand mixer (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Hand mixer (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Blender (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Immersion blender (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Food processor (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Slow cooker (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Electric pressure cooker (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Waffle iron (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Electric griddle (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Ice cream maker (opens Amazon)
- See price on Amazon: Gooseneck kettle (opens Amazon)
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See price on Amazon: Basket air fryer (opens Amazon)
Basket air fryer
Crisps breaded and coated foods with a spoonful of oil instead of a pan of it.
Suggested: COSORI
- See price on Amazon: Charcoal or gas grill (opens Amazon)