Recommended Equipment

Please note that any commisions from these links support Helen's Kitchen Cooking School.

Utensils

Edlund 12" Heavy-Duty Scallop Utility Tongs
These are the best tongs. very sturdy and grip like no other tongs. they come in many sizes. I like 9 inch for indoor cooking and 12 inch for grilling.

Microplane Classic Zester Grater
I use this amazing grater for citrus zest, parmesan cheese, garlic, ginger, and chocolate

OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Turner

OXO Good Grips Swivel Vegetable Peeler

Kuhn Rikon 10-Inch French Wire Whisk
My favorite whisk that can get into the corners of straight sided pans. I also love how sturdy its wires are.

Japanese Stainless Steel Cooking Skimmer
This is a handy little skimmer for degreasing stock (after chilling)

OXO Good Grips 8-Inch Double Rod Strainer

OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener

OXO Good Grips Melon Baller

Zulay Metal 2-in-1 Lemon Squeezer
This is the most efficient juicer and it works for both lemons and limes. it gets more juice out with less effort than anything else I've tried.

Norpro Spaetzle Maker

Unves Stainless Steel Manual Juicer Lemon Squeezer with Bowl
Good all purpose juicer that works for all citrus

Regency Wraps Butchers Cooking Twine

PriorityChef Large 15oz Potato Ricer
A must for gnocchi, but is also awesome for mashed potatoes

Norpro Silicone Mini Pinch Bowls
Nice prep cups for salt and pepper

Kai Kitchen Scissors
The kitchen scissors I have are no longer made. If mine break, this is what I plan to buy.

Stainless Steel Spider Strainer
Excellent for fresh pasta and gnocchi.

OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner

WideMouth Squeeze Botles 12 Oz.
Squeeze bottles are great for sauces, marinades, and glazes