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COOKS' CATALOG OF BASIC ESSENTIAL COOKWARE

MEASURING DEVICES

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Measuring Cups

55200 Adjust-A-Cup Measuring Cup 2-c. (ATK)
Amco 4-Piece Stainless Steel Measuring Cup Set (CC)
Flameware Liquid Measuring Cup 6-c. (CC)
OXO Good Grips 76381 Measuring Cups, Stainless Steel (CC)
Pyrex Prepware 2-Cup Measuring Cup (CC)

Pyrex Stackable Measuring Cup Set 3-pc. (CC)

Measuring Spoons

Oxo Good Grips Measuring Spoons Stainless Steel 4-pc. (CC)
Small Scoop 7-in. (CC)

Scales

Salter Aquatronic Electronic Kitchen Scale (CC)

Thermometers

OXO Good Grips 1051106 Oven Thermometer (ATK)
Polder Preprogrammed Cooking Thermometer (CC)
Taylor Classic Candy and Deep-Fry Analog Thermometer (CC)

Timers

The Original Polder 362-90 Cooking Timer and Thermometer (ATK)
Polder 898-90 Electronic Clock, Timer and Stopwatch in One (ATK, CC)

BOWLS

Metal Mixing Bowls

Amco Blue Non-Skid Mixing Bowl Set 3-pc. (CC)
Rosle Stainless Steel Deep Mixing Bowl Set 3-pc. (CC)

Plastic Mixing Bowls

Frieling Mixing/Batter Bowl 2.5-qt. (CC)

Prep Bowls

Amco Pinch Bowls Set of 4 (CC)

KNIVES, SHARPENERS & CUTTING BOARDS

Expert Tips

How to Buy: Kitchen Knives - Handle, tang, bolster, blade: that is how a knife is made, by Schuyler Ingle

Types of Knife Blades - A glossary of knives to help you get started, by Fred Brack

How to Buy: Cutting Boards - It's simple, if you know what to look for, by Schuyler Ingle

How to Buy: Knife Sharpeners - Learn the key to a long-lasting blade—and your own safety, by Schuyler Ingle

What to Get

Knife Sharpeners

Electric

Chef's Choice 120 3-Stage Diamond Hone Professional Sharpener Plus (CC)

Manual

Global MS5/O&M Ceramic Whetstone/Knife Sharpener 8.25-in. (CC)
D10F Diamond Sharpening Steel 10-in. (CC)

Carving Knives and Forks

Henckels Four Star 10 in. Hollow Ground Ham Slicer (CC)
Wusthof 4543-7 Classic Black Hollow Edge Salmon Slicer 12-in. (CC)

Cheese Knives

Wüsthof 4800-7 Gourmet Cheese Knife 4.5-in. (CC)

Chef's Knives

Global 7-Inch Oriental Chef's Knife (ATK)
Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Wide Cook's Knife (CC)
Wüsthof 4584-7/26 Classic Black Cook's Knife 10-in. (CC)

Cleavers

Dexter/Russell S5198 Chinese Chef's Knife 8-in. (CC)
Global 6-1/2-Inch Meat Cleaver (ATK)
Joyce Chen 50-0751 All in One Chinese Cleaver 7-in. (CC)
Wüsthof Classic 6-Inch Cleaver (CC)

Cutlery Accessories

Savoir Vivre Oyster Glove (CC)
JK Adams IDW-06 In-Drawer Knife Tray Wave (CC)

Cutting Boards

JK Adams TBT-2014 Reversible Maple Carving Board 20x14 (CC)

Paring & Peeling Knives

Global GSF-15 Stainless Steel Paring Knife 3-in. (CC)
Henckels 31070-063 Four Star Paring/Boning Knife 2.75-in. (CC)
Henckels Four Star 3-Inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Paring Knife (CC)
Kyocera KC-35-WH Ming Tsai Signature Series Ceramic Fruit Knife 4.5-in. (CC)

Serrated Knives

Henckels Four Star 8-Inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Bread knife (CC)
Wusthof 4109-7 Classic Black Fork Tip Tomato Knife 5-in. (CC)

Specialy Cutlery

Henckels Four Star 7-Inch High Carbon Stainless-Steel Santoku Knife
Henckels 31750-140 Mezzaluna 5-in. (CC)
Sandwich Spreader 8-in. (CC)
Shun Classic 6-1/2-Inch Santoku Knif (ATK)

Sushi and Sashimi Knives

Global G-7 Oriental Deba 7-in. (CC)

Seafood Utensils

OXO Good Grips 35781 Clam Knife (CC)
OXO Good Grips 35681 Oyster Knife (ATK)

OTHER CUTTING INSTRUMENTS

All-Purpose Graters

OXO Good Grips 32780 Multi Grater (CC)

Apple Tools

Peel Away Apple Peeler (CC)
Oxo Good Grips Apple Corer 8-in. (CC)
OXO Good Grips 32681 Apple Corer and Divider (CC)
VillaWare Chromed Cast Iron Apple Corer and Potato Peeler (CC)

Cheese Accessories

Leifheit Cheese Cutter 5x6 (CC)
Rosle Stainless Steel Cheese Slicer 9.25-in. (CC)

Egg Slicers

R.S.V.P. Endurance Stainless Steel Egg Slicer 4-in. (ATK)

Garlic Tools

Ben Omessi E-Z Rol Garlic Peeler (CC)

Handheld Graters

Microplane Grater/Zester (ATK, CC)
Microplane Stainless Steel Zester (CC)

Nut Crackers

Harold Rocket Nutcracker (CC)

Peelers

Kuhn Rikon Red, Blue and Green Peelers 3-pc. (CC)
OXO Good Grips 1057967 i-Series Y Peeler (CC)
OXO Good Grips 1057966 i-Series Swivel Peeler (ATK)

Pitters

Leifheit Pro-Line Cherry Pitter (CC)

Shredders and Slicers

Joyce Chen Benriner/Asian Mandoline Plus 12.25-in. (CC)

Specialty Fruit Tools

Rosle Melon/Potato Baller with Large Scoop 6.5-in. (CC)
VacuVin Pineapple Slicer 3-pc. (CC)

Specialty Prep

Stainless Steel Chocolate and Truffle Shaver (CC)

Specialty Vegetable Tools

Corn Brush and Kernel Corn Kutter 2-pc. (CC)

Kitchen Shears

Henckels Twinshear Kitchen Shears (CC)
Henckels Twin Forged Kitchen Shears (CC)

Meat Slicers

Chef's Choice International Professional Food Slicer (CC)

REFINERS, GRINDERS, CRUSHERS, MASHERS & EXTRACTORS

Expert Tips

How to Buy: Juicers (CC) - Get a fresh start without leaving the house, by Andrea Grover

What to Get

Chinois

Stainless Steel Chinois 8-in. (CC)

Citrus Tools

Natural Wood Lemon Reamer (CC)
Cast Aluminum Mexican Lime Press 7.75-in. (CC)
OXO Good Grips 28281 Aluminum Lemon Reamer (CC)

Garlic Tools

OXO Good Grips 28181 Garlic Press (CC)
Zyliss Susi DeLuxe Garlic Press (CC)

Herb Mills and Mincers

William Bounds Nutmeg Grinder (CC)

Mashers

OXO Good Grips 26981 Potato Ricer (CC)
Rosle Stainless Steel Potato Masher 10-in. (CC)

Mortars and Pestle

Mortar and Pestle 4-in. (CC)

Salt & Pepper Mills

William Bounds Millennium Pepper Mill 7.25" (CC)
Perfex Cast Aluminum Pepper Mill 4-in. (CC)
Perfex Cast Aluminum Salt Mill 4-in. (CC)
Unicorn Magnum Plus Pepper Mill 9-in. (CC)
OXO Good Grips 32180 Pepper Mill (CC)
Peugeot Auberge 10-3/4-Inch Pepper Mill, Walnut Stain (CC)

Specialty Prep

Poppy Seed Grinder 9-in. (CC)

Strainers

Villaware Fruit and Vegetable Strainer (CC)

Juice Extractors

Champion MAR-48C White Household-Model Juice Extractor (CC)
Omega 4000 Juicer (CC)
OXO Good Grips Citrus Juicer (ATK)

COLANDERS, STRAINERS & SEPARATORS

Colanders

All-Clad Stainless 5-Quart Colander (CC)
Norpro Stainless Steel Over the Sink Colander (CC)

Salad Spinners

Oxo Good Grips Pump Action Salad Spinner 10-in. (CC)

Separators

Catamount SP600 Fat Separator Strainer with Lid 2-c. (ATK, CC)

Tea Balls and Strainers

Rosle Stainless Steel Tea Strainer 3-in. (CC)

Pasta Inserts

Calphalon Stainless-Steel 6-1/2-Quart Pasta Insert (CC)

HANDHELD UTENSILS FOR BEATING, MIXING, WHISKING, STIRRING & LIFTING

Balloon Whisks

Stainless Steel Balloon Whisk 14-in. (CC)

Seafood Utensils

iSi K8676 Silicone Fish Turner with Stainless-Steel Handle (CC)

Spatulas

Global Fish Spatula (CC)
Matfer Slotted Pelton Spatula 12-in. (CC)
Le Creuset Large Silicone Spoon Spatula (CC)
Le Creuset Super Spatula (ATK)

Spoons

H.A. Mack French Beechwood Mixing Spoon 12-in. (CC)
H.A. Mack Slotted Olivewood Mixing Spoon 10-in. (CC)

Tongs

OXO Good Grips 28581 12-Inch Stainless-Steel Locking Tongs (ATK)

ELECTRIC BLENDERS, MIXERS & FOOD PROCESSORS

Expert Tips

How to Buy: Blenders - Feel the need for speed, by Kim Harwell

How to Buy: Food Processors - The kitchen world spins round and round, by Cynthia Nims

How to Buy: Mixers - Hand or stand?, by Schuyler Ingle

What to Get

Bar Blenders

Bosch MMB 9110 UC Porsche Designer Series Blender
Braun MX2050 PowerMax Jug Blender (CR)
Cuisinart SPB-7 SmartPower 40-Ounce 7-Speed Electronic Bar Blender (ATK)
Cuisinart BFP-703 SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor (CC)
KitchenAid White Ultra Power 5-speed Blender 40-oz. (CC)
KitchenAid Professional Imperial Bar Blender 40-oz. (CC)
Oster 4093-8O Classic Beehive Blender
Waring MBB518 Bar Blender (ATK, CC)
Waring PBB25 Professional Bar Blender (CC)

Choppers

Ultimate Chopper (CR)

Drink Mixers

Hamilton Beach 730C Classic DrinkMaster Drink Mixer (CC)

Food Processors

Cuisinart DLC-1 21-Ounce Mini-Prep Food Processor (CR)
Cuisinart DLC-2A Mini Prep Plus (CR)
Cuisinart DLC-2014 PowerPrep Plus 14-Cup Capacity Food Processor (CC)
Cuisinart DLC-5 7-Cup Capacity Food Processor (CR)
Cuisinart LPP 3-Cup Little Pro Plus Food Processor and Juicer (CR)
KitchenAid KFP350 5-Cup Little Ultra Power Food Processor (CR)
KitchenAid KFP600 11-Cup Ultra Power Food Processor (CR)

Hand Blenders

Cuisinart CSB-44N Cordless Rechargeable Hand Blender (CC)

Hand Mixers

Cuisinart HTM-5CH Smart Power 5 Speed Electronic Hand Mixer-Chrome (ATK)
KitchenAid KHM5DH 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer (CR)
KitchenAid KHM7T 7-Speed Ultra Power Plus Hand Mixer (ATK, CC, CR)
KitchenAid KHM9PWH 9-Speed Professional Hand Mixer (CR)
Oster 5 Speed Hand Mixer (ATK)

Stand Mixers

Electrolux DLX-2000 Magic Mill Assistant Stand Mixer (CC)
KitchenAid K45SS Classic 250-Watt 4-1/2-Quart Stand Mixer (CR)
Sunbeam 2366 Mixmaster Stand Mixer 4-qt. (CR)

POTS & PANS

Expert Tips

Choosing Cookware Materials - The pros and cons of all cookware materials and how to determine what's right for you, by Fred Brack

How to Buy: Pots and Pans - For the novice or the chef, the right pots and pans are key to happy results, by Schuyler Ingle

What to Get

Braisers

All-Clad Stainless 13-Inch Braiser Pan (CC)

Double Boilers and Inserts

All-Clad 3-Quart Stainless Double Boiler Insert (CC)

Dutch Ovens

All-Clad 5-1/2-Quart Stainless Dutch Oven (CC)
Le Creuset 4-1/2-Quart Round French Oven (CC)
Lodge Original Finish 7-Quart Dutch Oven with Iron Cover (CC)

Fondue Sets

Chantal Enamel-On-Steel 2-Quart Classic Fondue Set (CC)

French Ovens

Le Creuset 5-Quart Oval French Oven (CC)

Paella Pans

All-Clad All Purpose Pan with Lid (CC)

Sauce Pans

All-Clad Stainless 2-Quart Saucepan (CC)

Saucier Pans

All-Clad Master Chef Saucier Pan with Lid, 2-qt. (CC)

Saute Pans

All-Clad LTD 3-Quart Saute Pan (CC)
All-Clad Stainless 3-Quart Saucepan (ATK)

Skillets/Fry Pans/Omelette Pans

All-Clad Stainless 7-Inch Nonstick Fry Pan (CC)
All-Clad Stainless 8-Inch Nonstick Fry Pan (CC)
All-Clad Stainless 10-Inch Nonstick Fry Pan (CC)
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet 10.5-in. (CC)
Viking Range Stainless Steel Fry Pan 11" (ATK)

Specialty Cookware

Le Creuset Moroccan Tagine (CC)
Mauviel Cupretam Tin-Lined Copper Oval Flambe Pan 12-in. (CC)

Steamer Inserts

All-Clad Stainless Steamer Insert (CC)
Norpro 8- and 10-Inch Stainless-Steel Double Steamer (CC)

Woks & Stir Fry Pans

All-Clad LTD Open Stir Fry Pan (CC)
Joyce Chen Flat Bottom Wok, 14 Inch (CC)
Joyce Chen Nonstick Flat Bottom Wok with Lid 14-in. (CC)
Maxim EW70 Professional 6-1/2-Quart Electric Wok (ATK)

Steamers

Chrome Artichoke Steaming Stand (CC)
Joyce Chen 3-Piece Bamboo Steamer Set (CC)
R.S.V.P. Collapsible Vegetable Steamer 9-in. (CC)

Strainers

RSVP Crescent Strainer (CC)

Deep Fryers

DeLonghi Cool Touch ROTO Electric Fryer (CC)

Specialty Electrics

Maxim Professional 6-1/2-Quart Electric Wok (CC)

GRIDDLES, GRILL PANS & IRONS

Expert Tips

How to Buy: Griddles - They're not just for breakfast anymore, by Doree Armstrong

What to Get

Griddles & Grill Pans

Broil King Black Electric Griddle 27x13
Le Creuset 9-Inch x 18-3/4-Inch Giant Reversible Grill/Griddle (CC)
MAXI Griddle Non-Stick 12.75"X21" (CC)
Chef's Design Ultimate Nonstick Griddle (CC)

Specialty Cookware

Cast Iron Plett/Blini Pan 7-c. (CC)

Pizzelle and Krumkake Makers

VillaWare Prima Pizzelle Baker Non-stick (CC)

Waffle Irons

Chef's Choice 830 WafflePro Heart Waffle Iron (CC)

TOASTERS & TOASTER OVENS

Expert Tips

How to Buy: Toasters and Toaster Ovens - Getting the most out of your toast, by David Drury

What to Get

Toaster Ovens

Cuisinart TOB165 Convection Oven Toaster Broiler (CC)
DeLonghi America, Inc XR640 Delonghi Retro Toaster Oven (CR)
Toastmaster TLWTOB6 Lightwave 6-Slice Toaster Oven Broiler (CR)

Toasters

Cuisinart CPT-60 2 Slice Electronic Toaster (CR)
Hamilton Beach White Toaster With Bagel Switch - 22505 (CC)
Krups FEM2B 2-Slice Toaster, Black & Silver (CR)
Proctor-Silex 22450 Cool-Touch 2-Slice Toaster (CR)
T-Fal 87470 Avante Deluxe Chrome Accents 2-Slice Toaster (CC)

ROASTING EQUIPMENT

Poultry Tools

Turkey Lacers 8-pc. (CC)
Stainless Steel Turkey/Roast Lifter Chain (CC)

Roasters

Circulon Classic Nonstick Oval Roaster with Lid (CC)

BAKING DISHES & MOLDS

Round Baking Dishes

Apilco White Porcelain Individual Cream Pot, 2 Ounce (CC)

Souffle Dishes

Apilco Extra High Souffle Dish 9-oz. (CC)
BIA Cordon Bleu Souffle Dish 2-qt. (CC)
BIA Cordon Bleu White Round Individual Souffle Dishes, Set of 4 10-oz. (CC)

Pate Terrines

Le Creuset 4-by-12-1/2-Inch Pate Terrine (CC)

PASTA-MAKING EQUIPMENT

Accessories

BeeBo Cavatelli Pasta Maker 9.5-in. (CC)
Pasta/Pastry Cutter 6.5-in. (CC)
Round Ravioli Pasta Plaque 12-in. (CC)

Cutting Boards

JK Adams BBCB-16 Reversible Butcher Block Cutting Board (CC)

Specialty Rolling Pins

VillaWare Ravioli Rolling Pin (CC)

Stand Mixers - Accessories

KitchenAid SNFGA Pasta Maker Attachment for Stand Mixers (CC)

BREAD & PIZZA-MAKING EQUIPMENT

Baguette Pans

Chicago Metallic Professional Perforated Baguette Pan (CC)
Baguette Pan 17.75x5.5-in. (CC)
Chicago Metallic Professional Perforated French Bread Pan (CC)

Baking Inserts & Stones

Kitchen Supply Rectangular Pizza Stone 14" x 16" (ATK)
Sassafras Rectangular Superstone Baking Stone with Rack and Cutter (CC)

Loaf Pans

Matfer Bread Pan with Cover 15.75x4-in. (CC)

Specialty Bread Pans

Sassafras La Cloche Brick Oven (CC)

Pizza Tools

Pizza Screen 14-in. (CC)
OXO Good Grips 26681 4-Inch Pizza Wheel (ATK, CC)

Specialty Prep

VillaWare Cast Aluminum Tortilla Press 6.5-in. (CC)

BAKING & PASTRY EQUIPMENT

Expert Tips

How to Buy: Bakeware - Finding the perfect set of pans, by Marianne Painter

Guide to Pie and Tart Pans - Choose pans to suit your baking needs, by Regan Daley

Decorative Baking - Dressing up your favorite confections, by Patricia Draher

What to Get

Baking & Pastry Spatulas

Ateco Stainless Steel Offset Spatula 4.5-in. (CC)

Baking Mats, Liners and Papers

Cook-Eze 2-pc. Nonstick Reusable Bakeware Liners 9-in. (CC)
Cook-Eze Nonstick Reusable Bakeware Liners, 2-pc. 8.5x12.5 (CC)

Cake Pans, Rectangular

Calphalon Commercial Bakeware 9-by-13-Inch Rectangular Cake Pan (ATK)
KitchenAid 9-Inch x 13-Inch Sheet Cake Pan (ATK)

Cake Pans, Round

All-Clad Round Cake Pan (CC)
Chicago Metallic Professional 9-Inch Round Cake Pan (ATK, CC)
Nordic Ware Cast Aluminum 12-Cup Bundt Pan (ATK)

Cake Tools

Ateco Rectangular Cake Stand 12x16 (CC)
Ateco Metal Cake Tester 6.75-in. (CC)

Ceramic Pie Dishes

Emile Henry Potier Blue Fluted Pie Dish 9-in. (CC)

Cookie Cutters

Ateco 6-Piece Graduated Star Cookie Cutter Set (CC)

Cookie Presses

Kuhn Rikon Cookie Press (CC)

Cooling Racks

Wilton Cooling Rack 10x16 (CC)
Wilton Round Nickel-Plated Cooling Rack 13-in. (CC)
Wilton Stackable Cooling Rack 3-pc. (CC)

Decorating Tool Sets

Ateco Cake and Pastry Decorating Set 7-pc. (CC)
Ateco Decorating Set 55-pc. (CC)

Jelly Roll Pans

Chicago Metallic Commercial 18-by-13-Inch Jelly Roll Pan (CC)
Chicago Metallic Professional Nonstick Jelly Roll Pan, 17" x 12" (CC)

Loaf Pans

Chicago Metallic Professional 1-Pound Loaf Pan (CC)
Pyrex 1.5-Quart Glass Loaf Dish (CC)

Pastry Boards

Pastry Cloth and Rolling Pin Cover Set 2-pc. (CC)

Pastry Brushes

Pyrex Pastry Brush Set (CC)

Pastry Cutters

Ateco Pastry Cutter Set 12-pc. (CC)
August Thomsen Donut Cutter 3.5" (CC)
Biscuit Cutters, Set of 4 (CC)

Pastry Tubes and Bags

Ateco Assorted Pastry Tubes 12-pc. (CC)
Ateco Bismarck Tube 3-in. (CC)
Ateco Disposable Pastry Bags 12-in. (CC)
Ateco Disposable Pastry Bags 18-in. (CC)
Ateco Plastic Coated Pastry Bags 3-pc. (CC)

Rectangular Baking Dishes

Pyrex 9x13-Inch Rectangular Baking Dish (CC)

Rolling Pins

JK Adams French Rolling Dowel/Pin with Holder 2-pc. (CC)
Matfer Nylon Rolling Pin 19.5-in. (CC)

Round Tart Pans

Round Tart Pan 9.5-in. (CC)

Sifters and Shakers

RSVP Endurance Fine Mesh Shaker (CC)
Flour Duster 9-in. (CC)
OXO Good Grips Flour Sifter (CC)

Specialty Bread Pans

Lodge Cast Iron 7-Stick Cornstick Pan (CC)

Specialty Molds

English Muffin Rings, Set of 4 (CC)

Springform Pans

Frieling USA Inc. Handle-it Glass Bottom Springform 9-in. (ATK, CC)
Kaiser Bakeware La Forme 9-Inch Nonstick Springform Pan (CC)
Kaiser Noblesse Rectangular Nonstick Springform Pan 9x13 (ATK)

Tube Pans

Chicago Metallic Silverstone Nonstick Angel Food Cake Pan (CC)

Specialty Cutlery

Wusthof Gourmet Baker's Knife 11-in. (CC)

ICE CREAM MAKERS, SCOOPS & YOGURT MACHINES

Ice Cream Makers

Musso Lussino Dessert Maker (ATK, CC)
Rival 4-Quart Electric White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer (CC)
Rival 4-Quart Hand-Crank White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer (CC)

Ice Cream Tools

Zeroll Gourmet Gift Set Which Includes Scoop and Tubmate Spade (CC)

WINE/BAR

Expert Tips

21 Essential Bar Accessories - Stocking your bar with the masterful equipment, by Donata Maggipinto

What to Get

Wine Tools

Cork Puller (CC)

COFFEE- & TEA-MAKING EQUIPMENT

Expert Tips

How to Buy: Coffeemakers and Grinders - Pick the coffeemaker and grinder that are right for you, by Fred Brack

How to Buy: Espresso Machines - Pick the machine that's right for you, by Fred Brack

What to Get

Carafes and Urns

Farberware 55-Cup Electric Urn (CC)
Nissan Vacuum Thermal Carafe 1-qt. (CC)

Coffee Grinders

Capresso 555.01 Burr Grinder Select (ATK)
Krups 203-42 Fast Touch Coffee Grinder
Krups 203-70 Fast Touch Coffee Grinder (ATK)

Coffee Makers

Black& Decker DCM2500 SmartBrew 12-Cup Coffeemaker (CR)
Braun KF180 FlavorSelect 12-Cup Coffeemaker (CR)
Braun KF400-BLK Aromaster 10-Cup Coffeemaker (CR)
Hamilton Beach 47114 BrewStation 12-Cup Coffeemaker (CR)