Basic Tools Every Kitchen Need

Not all kitchen knives are equal - often a fashionable brand can be found selling poor quality knives at a high price, while it is possible to find a better quality set for cheaper with a lesser known brand. Since kitchen knives will be a...

Food52's Editorial Assistant (and college student) Brette Warshaw is curating her very own first kitchen -- and she needs your help. Today: how to choose the right cutting board. Sometimes, I wish I were a cutting board. Think about it.

How to Use Measuring Spoons and Cups. Most of us have measuring cups and spoons in our kitchens, but do we know how to use them? Measuring your ingredients carefully and correctly helps to produce a consistent outcome. Click any photo to...

Q: I'm a college student living in my own place and I am a pretty avid hobby cook. I'm trying to find an inexpensive but good quality cookware set that will have the basics I need but won't take up too much room in my home or burn through my bank account.

Here's a good question from Elizabeth, and we actually found a great answer for her at the Home and Housewares Show this week. Read on for our answer... I need a new nonstick pan - what kind should I get? The coating on my All-Clad LTD 12-inch pan is gone.

You might think that there's nothing special about mixing bowls. America's Test Kitchen would beg to differ, and in this video they explain what you should look for-and what you should avoid-when buying good mixing bowls for your kitchen. Mixing bowls aren't exactly a glamorous part of your kitchenware, but they're pretty important, considering everything that gets made in them.

What are the essential tools every cook needs in the kitchen? Both new and experienced cooks can benefit from going back to the basics. First up: essential prep tools and utensils. Note: We've offered a few product recommendations in each category based on personal preferences, experience, and editor and reader reviews.