Back to Basics: Get Your Head (and Kitchen) in the Game

Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook.

Today, Chris and Shilpa Uskokovic break down how to really read a recipe — and what some common recipe language means. Then, they'll talk about the basic equipment that your kitchen needs... and what to skip!

Recipes & Links:
Samosa-dillas with Cucumber Salad
BA 56 Recipes
S&B Curry Powder (Shilpa's favorite!)

Chef's Knives
Paring Knives
Bread Knives
Kitchen Shears
Nonstick Pans
Stainless-Steel Pans
Dutch Ovens
Carbon Steel Pans
Silicone Spatulas
Sheet Pans
Cutting Boards
Blenders
Kitchen Scales