Top Kitchen Essential Tools For Home Cooks

[@TheKatherine1958]

I have all but a micro plane & chinois. I have my dad’s old chef knife. It’s probably 50 years old, we keep it razor sharp. I agree-GLASS mixing bowls! Now all I need are your cooking skills & your talent! Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Nice!!!

[@luthersteaching5228]

Thanks for this very helpful video on essential tools for the kitchen. My 5 children are all in their 30’s and building their kitchen tool collections. They all are great cooks and the 3 boys do most of the cooking for their families. Also, my goddaughter is newly engaged and will be needing to develop her kitchen essentials. This is great for giving family and friends ideas for shower and wedding gifts. 🤗

[@meka-eelpather8485]

I didn’t realise this was 6 days ago. I appreciate your content. And as a cook this is the best list I’ve seen on KZbin for the home cook 👌🏽

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thank you!

[@DavidSmith-zu6eu]

Haven't watched yet but my must haves are a good knife, a digital scale, cast iron, and parchment paper.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

A few of those are in there

[@maemil7336]

Thanks! A very helpful video for a novice home cook like me! I recently bought a good santoku knife and it was one of the best kitchen investment I made. Next is a grater. Haven’t decided if I want a plane or a box grater yet though. Small kitchen problem. 😂

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for sharing!

[@sandy-mr5gj]

I'm so proud to say that i have every single tool you mentioned EXCEPT the knife sharpener - my steel hone seems to suffice just fine. I threw my chinois away-too bulky for my small space. Enjoyed the tools video and enjoying your channel. ty. My very favorite peeler is by Kyocera used mainly for carrots. And you're right, tools last long time by hand washing and drying. I baby all my tools.

[@shelleyhartman7254]

I am so glad you mentioned the plastic storage containers. I got tired of trying to match lids with containers of all those cute containers about 3 years ago and went that route that you suggested to others. My only added cost was masking tape and a sharpie to mark what was in the container and date. Great for freezers too. My life became cheaper, simpler and now have more storage room. Love them.

[@shelleyhartman7254]

PS... I am a now new Chef Billy Parisi groupie fan...subscribed and all.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Yes!!!!

[@Mikyda3]

You are the best. I love how you leave the bloopers in! Do you oil your wooden spoons as well?

[@brianmeehan94]

Love you channel and have made your recipes...my microplane french pin and bench scraper are my 3 game changers!!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Yes!!

[@coltons_corner]

Great video! Very well explained and I love the high quality equipment you use where it counts! You just earned a sub!

[@prestonmoore9996]

Thank you!!!

[@caraeuler2927]

This list is a big help. Thank you

[@user-gh8sl7iu3y]

Gotta try the food mill and my list is complete ✔️

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Nice!

[@heathersummers6815]

Great video thanks!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for watching

[@NinaNinaNB]

Billy! I love doing lots of kneading by hand, but hopefully one Christmas I'll get (myself) a kitchenaid 🙌Great tips, thanks. Hope you're fine and healthy 😊 I have 9 whiskers on my kitchen top, plus I have no idea how many more around the house.. started wondering if I'm obsessed lolol love your vids

[@ChefBillyParisi]

You too, great to hear from you :-)

[@violetviolet888]

@@ChefBillyParisi 2:22 "sheet tray or half size sheet tray and iit will last you a long time if it gets a little dark in color that's that beautiful patina doesn't make the pan any different it works the exact same" This is actually incorrect. Helen Rennie did testing with her oven pans and found that seasoning them like carbon steel cookware actually IMPROVES their function-makes them *better*. "Seasoning Your Baking Sheets to Improve Browning" kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqPYl3qQqLVgoNE

[@sigfreed11]

14:16 unfortunately those storage containers just because they are BP’A’ free does not mean they are BP ‘B,’ ‘F,’ ‘M,’ and/or ‘S’ Free. Once I learned that BPA free means almost nothing, I switched everything over to not plastic (where/when I could)

[@michaelrobb9708]

When something is removed, other things have to be added

[@sigfreed11]

@@michaelrobb9708 just as toxic though unfortunately- I decided to go away from all plastic in the kitchen (and as many places as I can reasonably afford)

[@michaelrobb9708]

@@sigfreed11 I haven’t found anything expensive. What has been expensive?

[@altcoinbonanza3926]

thank you Chef. updating my shopping list

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for watching!

[@roller325]

Great video, Chef! Can't fault anything on this list!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thank you kindly

[@continuousself-improvement1879]

The chinois can be cheaply replaced (and saves space, too) by those almond milk cheese cloths. Put it over a strainer and there you go.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

But then what with the cheesecloth? No need to keep replacing when you have a chinois

[@TedInATL]

4:00 I only use cast iron or stainless steel pans. *shows a carbon steel pan to illustrate*

[@annakozoriz]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 thank you so much! Very easy to find everything!

[@charleyb8423]

Awesome-Pawsome! So happy to see you, and great information too!!!!!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for watching

[@jamesnewman6032]

Great list, I’ve got most of these. Btw you’re homemade pretzel recipe is fantastic! Thank you. Can’t wait to try your pizza dough recipe next.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for trying it!

[@amritakaurchilotre5508]

Good information

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks

[@roospike]

Wow, you have a 10 gallon Dutch oven / pot !? You're going to have to show that one. 😮

[@gusolive]

Awesome!

[@itsonlymyopinionok8115]

I love your tip videos .. :) thanks, I definitely need a rolling pin lol I use a glass drinking cup lol, I'm so cheap, would love a stand mixer too, but I'm not baking a lot and it would collect dust.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

I hear ya!

[@judithfleser3703]

THANKS!!!! I’ve had questions about what kind of cutting board I should get. I’ve been using a (not sure) nylon board that is all cut up. Makes me wonder where the little pieces have gone😕

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Wood is where it’s at

[@thatguy8005]

Go try out the chef knife, it should fit your hand really good

[@phillamarche2980]

Hi chef Parisi , what make of garlic press do you use and do you recommend it? Thank you !!

[@razziade]

Don’t forget the George Foreman grill. Great videos! I wanna make some chicken dumpling soup. Subscribed!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Nice lol

[@kimariokiji]

Hi Chef Billy, can you do a video on caring for cutting boards? Thanks

[@Sttonkeoj]

The only thing I don’t have in the top 20 is a food processor but that may happen after fathers days. Gift card to the kitchen supply store from the kids.... :-)

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Nice!

[@Chloe1var]

What kind of food processor do you recommend?

[@maryhood2967]

Billy, do you have a video on how to assemble a beautiful charcuterie board. I love you and your videos 😊😊😊😊 God bless you, my friend!!!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

I don't...

[@kunidesu]

This is realy helpful. Thank you so much. Invest more in quality.

[@Rita-23]

SUPERB!

[@dorischi6857]

Love this video! Buying the sauté pan! Have you thought of link your products or setup an Amazon store with all of your recommendations for your cooking utilities?

[@marcellewinn9816]

What do you boil pasta in?

[@jfleischman8415]

After watching your Perfect Beef Tenderloin video today (which i make for my neighbors a few times a year) i wanted to see what kind of braiser you have - Do you have a link on that? Thanks Chef and Happy Holidays!

[@tresgooch]

If you cut your finger shredding cheese is it still vegetarian?

[@ChefBillyParisi]

😂😂😂

[@sharonoddlyenough]

It is because you have your own consent if you don't remove the contaminated bits. It wouldn't be vegan, though.

[@monicar4280]

Love the list - question about the knife steel vs sharpener: do u need both? I have the steel and use it with my chefs knives but don’t have the sharpener, I don’t feel like I need one as the steel works great, but am I missing out???? Lol.

[@christiandavis2407]

You’ll get to a point where the steel won’t do the trick. So I would invest in a sharpener. Either one he shows or stones.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

What he said ☝️☝️

[@monicar4280]

Christian Davis got it! This makes sense, thanks!!!!

[@Portia1416]

what brand knives do you recommend?

[@curtisthomas2670]

Best brand is "The Most Comfortable In Your Hand That You Can Afford"

[@user-mk7rs3pm7i]

What mandolin do you use?

[@sierrapatricia1613]

I know you said you prefer wooden cutting boards, but how do you feel about glass cutting boards?

[@Portia1416]

Can you please tell me the specific brand of tongs you use. thery look much easier to clean than most tongs bc they have a smoother edge. I've been looking for something like that forever.

[@sklages_82]

Where did you get your knifes?

[@sigfreed11]

Is your sheet try aluminum or stainless?

[@civilizeddiva]

For those with modest budgets, like myself, ask your family and friends to subsidize your kitchen equipment. Think wish-lists, registries, pictures cut out, taped to the fridge😀

[@alfiemarie]

can someone tell me what you call those green veggies he's peeling at 02:05?

[@sharonoddlyenough]

I think they're tomatillos

[@alfiemarie]

@@sharonoddlyenough oooh. thank you!

[@titelcat]

What is the issue with using the dishwasher for some of these things?

[@maryannbetz342]

Where can I get the container that you put your bread dough in with a lid?

[@calebknowlton9411]

As a knife lover and home cook who prefers harder Japanese steel I shuddered when you said pull through knife sharpener.

[@seechangenyc280]

What do you use to store flour and sugar?

[@ChefBillyParisi]

I go through it so fast that I leave them in the packages

[@seechangenyc280]

@@ChefBillyParisi Darn, I thought you were going to say that. Wish the BPA version of Cambro had an airtight seal....keep on cooking! Thanks so much for writing back.

[@ChefBill]

I sharpen carbon steel knives with a wet stone. Doesn't even need to be plugged in!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

true story! I don't want people who are beginning to cook using a wet stone.

[@TheSierraRose]

What about a kitchen scale?

[@horaliarn]

What happened to the garlic presser?

[@guadalupeescalona19_6]

Where have you been all my life?😊

[@kizki100]

I'm surprised you wouldn't choose a whetstone (or 3-sided stone) over the other sharpeners.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

I’m over those to be honest, did that a million times in the restaurant industry

[@bohemiansusan2897]

Would add food grade mineral oil. Not just for the cutting boards but for all wood such as handles, spoons and spatulas. I start out every day with a cutting board before using and every other day with utensils and handles. After two weeks it gets used. After a month, then every other day. eventually it goes to once a month. Probably anal retentive but it still looks gorgeous after 30+ years.

[@cjjames83]

I guess I'm all grown up now

[@garrycation]

balul

[@jashslingingslasher]

not a fan of electric sharpeners. they are expensive and dont work as well as stones.

[@TammyD123]

No scales or even measuring cups & spoons? Seems like those would be mandatory home chef essentials…

[@nobytes2]

not really a lot of home cooks learn to measure spices by hand, and for big stuff like flour measuring you can always use a regular glass or cup that you've marked yourself

[@lugattinine8451]

Who on earth recommends those plastic knife sharpeners on a 250€ Kramer knife? Okay for everything up to a Wusthof but beyond that not really

[@GoonDoctor]

anyone else here from facs?

[@sudhirchopde3334]

Bad mp

[@alexandrmelnichenko3612]

It is useless video - from the start it tell - buy 600 dollars cheff knife - is everyone is buying kitchen knife for 600$? I am not buying kitchen aid mixer because it costs 700 and you proposing to buy a knife for 600 - definitely dislike

[@dm9078]

Lost me at the expensive chef knife

[@LikeBOOMCA]

Do NOT use these pull through sharpeners on your expensive knives!! They will grind them down way too fast and can even severly damage them. Especially if you are using high quality japanese cutlery, your knives will chip! Go for whetstones instead.