Cookware: 10-Piece Glass Bowl Set
I use this set for serving pieces as well as prep bowls. Our chefs continue to remind us to “Mise En Place” (have everything in its place) before we begin to cook. This set of bowls includes a full range of sizes – holding everything from a few strands of saffron to all the ingredients for a cake. Prepping your ingredients is a great way to get organized and focused…Reducing stress and increasing the fun. Just click on the slide show and go to the “Cooks’ Tools” pull down menu and select “Top-Rated Cooks’ Tools.”
Cookware – Breville Panini Press
I love my panini press. You can create everything from the traditional grilled cheese sandwich to a more exotic combination of flavors. Great way to use left-over chicken (a family favorite with bacon, pesto, oven roasted tomatoes and Havarti). Just click on the slide show and go to the “Electronics” pull down menu and select “Top-Rated Electronics.” It is being offered at a wonderful price now as well.
Cookware – All-Clad Multipot
My new favorite piece of cookware…All-Clad’s Multipot with Mesh Inserts. In addition to a great soup/stock pot, the pasta insert is equally helpful for blanching vegetables and boiling potatoes. The steaming basket handles everything from fresh vegetables to tender fish…And it’s on sale now for 1/2 price (comes in 8- or 12-quart size). Just click on the slide show and go to the “Cookware” pull down menu and select “All-Clad Cookware.” This piece is beautiful enough to serve guests right from your cook top.
Cookware – All-Clad d5 Stainless Steel Saute/Simmer Pan, 4-Quart
This multipurpose pan is ideal for one-pot preparations that call for sautéing, simmering and braising. The price is fabulous (you won’t have to replace it, if you take good care). The all-Clad d5 line is the perfect mixture of utility and beauty (if you believe a pan can be beautiful, and most “foodies” do). Just click on the slide show and go to the “Cookware” pull down menu and select “Top-Rated Cookware.”
Linens & Tabletop – Pillivuyt Rectangular Bakers
I use these bakers for everything from lasagna to apple crisps. They are both beautiful and functional…Go straight from the oven to the table. The white, “clean” design provides a great canvass for the food to remain the “star” of the show. Just click on the slide show and go to the “Tabletop” pull down menu and select “Serveware.” Enjoy with your family and friends.
Food Products – Brining Blend
Unless you buy a Kosher turkey (where the process has already taken place), this is the best way to infuse flavor and moisture into the bird. Williams-Sonoma’s Brining Blend produces a great result with their unique mixture of ingredients (items you might not have on hand in your pantry), so worth the purchase. Just click on the slide show and go to the “Food” pull down menu and select “Thanksgiving Food.” Their Brining Blend can be used for other meats throughout the year, so it has a good shelf life with multi-purposes. Have a happy and healthy holiday.
Cookware – Rosle Garlic Press
One of my absolute favorite cooking tools is the Rosle Garlic Press (Rosle is one of Europe’s leading manufactures of professional cooking utensils) . It’s beautiful, easy to use and clean. Just click on the slide show and go to the “Cook’s Tools” pull down menu and select “Top Rated Cook’s Tools.” Perfect untensil for the upcoming holidays. It saves both time money (you’ll never need to buy another garlic press).