O M G - there are different types of whisks. This single piece of information, only one minute in, is seriously going to change my life.

@sebeckley

Жыл бұрын

Just wait until you see a flat whisk. 😅

@dreadpirate907

Жыл бұрын

Whisk related, several years ago I asked for and received a whisk for Father's Day. No specific whisk, I just asked for a "decent" one, as we had a crappy whisk I would use sometimes or otherwise I'd just use a fork or something. Just this simple thing of getting a quality whisk really opened my eyes to how much having the right tool, well made, can improve your whole kitchen experience.

@sebeckley

Жыл бұрын

@@dreadpirate907 And there are different whisks for different tasks.

@jeffkurdelak4382

8 ай бұрын

😮‍💨

@msr1116

Ай бұрын

I was ecstatic the first time I made whipped cream with my immersion blender and the whisk attachment. Doesn't take a lot to make happy, especially when the clean up only takes a minute.

Hi Chef, I am a 63 year old electronics manager that has just started enjoying the fun of cooking. I want to give a tip of the hat to you for making it so much fun. Although I no longer have a sense of taste or smell, I feel like I can do both visually. Thank you for the fun!

Over the years of watching your videos, I have equipped my kitchen with everything you have shown in this video. They have made my cooking so much better and easier. Thank you, chef.

@cherylcalac8485

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chef, you always show that you care ❣️

@titanart6225

6 ай бұрын

Which size Woll frying pan did you buy? I’m not sure which one Chef Jean uses. Also his Staub crock pot, how many quarts is it?

Great, more kitchen stuff to buy, my wife won’t be happy 😅.

What a great instructor. Wish I could have attended his live classes!

I was given my potato ricer as a bridal shower gift 46 years ago. I’m still using it.

This was amazing. The Chef explained the use of all utensils normally used in cooking. I’ve always believed in buying good quality utensils and not junk. Thanks Chef. Very much appreciated.

The potato ricer is incredible if you make mashed potatoes often and for mashing things like soft cooked squash, but give it a try with hard boiled eggs for the fluffiest lightest egg salad you've ever eaten. It's a whole new level.

@boncoon

Жыл бұрын

good idea!

@sgranquist

Жыл бұрын

Even better if you need to substitute mashed cauliflower for potatoes.

@richardcorsillo9819

Жыл бұрын

Buy from chef!! He deserves it.

@azclaimjumper

Жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT idea. I'll be using mine when I want to make egg salad from now on.

@SandyC-ep3tv

5 ай бұрын

I love my ricer for sweet potatoes too. It makes the smoothest sweet potato casserole you ever saw. Does anyone know what brand of food processor Chef uses?

Lol!!! The music when he spoke about the ricer!!! Love it!! Well done Jack!! (And team)!! Thanks again chef!! You teach us all how much fun cooking can be while instructing the how’s and why’s throughout the process!!

I am currently in the process of equipping my new kitchen with everything I need. This video couldn't have come at a better time for me.

As the old saying goes, "buy once, cry once... wear forever". Sage advice from a very experienced chef and teacher. Thank you for taking the time to educate us, the newcomers to the culinary arts.

Chef JP never pushes his own products, and does everything without ego. He wants to teach with out being a condescending or judgmental ass like so many "celebrity" chefs. Jean Pierre is the best teaching chef on KZread IMHO. I've been cooking for my family and friends for 30 years and still pick up great tips here. God Bless CJP

@labla8940

6 ай бұрын

I agree But Alton gets deep into it you watch one Good Eats on say Butter then forever you have a chefs knowledge of butter. If Jean Pierre was my Culinary Instructor I wouldn't skip class

@gregpopp4847

5 ай бұрын

I concur totally !!! I too have been cooking since I was a kid and I always learn something from watch this incredible man.

Hi Chef, you forgot to mention the silicone baking sheets. They are incredible !

Chef JP I want to thank you, I have watched cooking shows for the past twenty years (I'm 33) and it was always just a great past time. I stumbled on your channel about a month ago and I can't stop watching your videos! You make me want to cook! You make everything look simple and you're entertaining! Thank you for teaching me new things! I am happy to be your friend!😊

Love my Griswald cast iron cooking vessels!!! Old as dirt but still look and cook like brand new!

An alternative to abraisive " Ajax or Comet" Cleanser is to use "Bar Keepers Friend". This product is excellent. Does not scratch, so is great for stainless, as well as inside enamel dutch ovens and can also be used on porceline. Wouldn't be with out it. Have always believed in purchasing top quality kitchen tools. Makes cooking a joy. Will be there for your next generation. Thanks for another great video. Cheers!

@TheFizz263

5 ай бұрын

It is abrasive, but less so.

@einundsiebenziger5488

5 ай бұрын

... abrasive* cleanser*

@alexmckee4683

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, I keep my three ply pans clean with Bar Keeper's Friend. It is very effective. I do think the chef is correct that a pan is a tool, doesn't need to look perfect but it is nice to keep them clean and attractive as well, just important to keep things in perspective.

@eve93937

2 ай бұрын

I agree with Chef. Ajax is much more powerful and takes your elbow grease further. It contains bleach to get rid of stains and make your pots glow. Bar keepers friend only seems to get your pots bar-clean, imho 😂. I don’t worry about scratching. Scuffing up your pot creates a patina that looks beautiful over time, like a natural brushed steel look.

@pamelahawn9300

29 күн бұрын

I.have always used that. Don't buy the "new spray" version, though. It doesn't work. 😊

Please do an episode on dishes. As I’ve learned to cook, I learned there are lots of good dishes that are both helpful in the cooking process, and best for presentation.

Thank you for explaining WHY we should have a particular piece of cooking equipment in our kitchen! And thank you also for not being afraid to recommend certain brands!

Again, I'm thankful that you're willing to share your years of experience with us so freely. Literally. I thought my kitchen was well stocked, and compared to many of my friends, it is. But you have educated us all in ways that it would be hard to find this kind of information if it weren't for your channel. So thank you so much for wrapping all this knowledge in in your delightful videos and explaining and repeating yourself so that, for me at least, it really sticks.

Chef J.P. is a very wise man when it comes to cooking appliances, he’ll never steer you wrong. 😊

I'm 64, been cooking for family since I was 14. I finally got a good chef's knife and a double serrated (Wusthof) so I can prepare stuffed artichokes. I fell in love with my daughter's knife set. She thought I knew what brand to buy 😂. I ordered one of your silicone brushes and another bottle of your roasted garlic olive oil. That's become my emotional support!

I appreciate the consistent quality content you guys put out ❤️ What are the chances of you doing a live video? I think subscribers would love the chance to chat in real time :)

I am Loving Jean-Pierre, his style and the way he educated❤😊

It may seem or sound silly but a bench scraper is a game changer.

@writerinfact1768

6 ай бұрын

... I found mine (and one for my son) at *the cheap store) when I couldn't find them at any other place - including a cooking store!

@user-rl1xf2oy2t

3 ай бұрын

Check out a cake scraper, it's twice as big as a bench scraper. Benefits: fewer steps, fewer spills on the counter and floor, and depending on the size and shape of your cutting board it will slide underneath for easy access.

Maybe the best Chef Jean video yet. So much information and good advice delivered in a easily understood and humorous manner. The man is a culinary treasure.

Thanks for explaining the underside of the enamelled cast iron pot lid. I always had this question.

I came for the cooking, I stayed for the personality.

Got myself a Woll Diamond Lite frying pan with a removable handle. I’ve never felt such quality cookware in my life. Thank you for the lesson Chef !

Thank you for this great video Chef! Procuring the best quality cookware is a must because it makes the food taste better and the job easier. Since my son bought himself a house, I have been buying him the best knives, pots and pans and cookware. He loves to cook as I do. I am making your beef stew right now and it is smelling fabulous in the kitchen!

Thanks, I would love a Part Two that is for "good-to-have" tools that are maybe not as essential but are "Level 2." Not things that are rarely used, but things that are the next step.

Every video you make is like being in a culinary class. These are not just recipes, they are education. Dr. Jean-Pierre, Phd. 👍 I have everything you showed today (and more), but my pots and pans are lacking. As time goes on, I'm upgrading them. One thing I do have is a Dutch Oven like yours (actually two). I agree that they are great for all kinds of things. My wife makes a mean pot roast in it. (I let her cook once in a while 😁). Also, that potato ricer is the best. I had a lesser quality ricer and I always had problems with it. Good knives are essential. The most dangerous tool in the kitchen is a dull knife. I've had most of my knives for over 35 years. I recently bought a boning knife for the first time. It was $110, but worth every penny. Quality is not cheap, but cheap can turn out to be expensive.

@ChefJeanPierre

Жыл бұрын

Always nice to hear from you my friend! 😊

@BamaCyn

7 ай бұрын

Totally agree❤

This is the video I wanted to see!

Hi there Chef Jean-Pierre, Would you please consider making a video on how to clean the various types of pans you use? From stainless steel to cast iron to non stick and enamel based pots. Thanks for teaching us so much on everything cooking!

When I'm waking up on a Monday morning, still groggy and drinking my coffee, nothing gives me energy like watching this video. Makes me want to make food instead of working!

vegetable peeler is a must for me

Chef, you give such wonderful advice! I feel so lucky to get these free lessons from such a professional. Thank you for all of the videos you put up!

You are a Godsend, Chef! I'll add a tip if I may: stack non-stick skillets larger on top of smaller - to protect the coating . . . or hang them (what I do). I love you and your channel! Stay well, all! Bonnie

@RobertTempleton64

Жыл бұрын

I go one step further and put towels between them to avoid scratching the cooking surfaces - nowhere to hang pots and pans in my situation.

@ironsotg9490

Жыл бұрын

@@RobertTempleton64 In his case he doesn't need to so I'm assuming that's why he didn't think of saying it as his nonstick aren't scratched by being in contact with steel or other metal as long as it's not really rough. It's premium nonstick

@richardcorsillo9819

Жыл бұрын

I stack with a microfiber towel between all pots and pans. Works great

Love the angelic music and special effects at 1:38!!!

Thank you chef, I learn something every time I watch a video of yours. I have been cooking more than 60 years and discovered, from you, I’ve been cutting cauliflower and broccoli the wrong way ( making a mess). The most helpful info from you, the use of the scraper ( which was just sitting in the drawer); the bowl for scraps (major helpful); and cleanup while you work. My kitchen used to look like a tornado came through, and I hated cleaning it. Now, when I finish cooking, the kitchen is basically clean-my husband is happy too!😘

I've always prided myself on keeping a well stocked kitchen when it comes to having pots, pans, knives etc on hand. I'm happy to see that I've been doing it right all these years and I only need a few little things to make my kitchen complete. Thank you so much for the lesson Chef!

@labla8940

6 ай бұрын

Me Too wife asked today what I wanted for Christmas I said a Ricer and coincidentally I have all of the others Almost like Google is reading minds now

Thank you Chef! This information is so vital and appreciated! I’m just starting to build up my tools in the kitchen and I’m thankful having you as a video mentor to guide me.

finally i found a new friend, not some kid under 30 years telling me how to cook! simply love this channel

This is great! How about a similar video, but for pantry essentials instead of equipment essentials?

A potato ricer is something I didn't have until a few years ago and now I don't know how I ever lived without one! After watching your video on cooking turkey (encased in butter) I immediately ordered an oven thermometer like the one you used and (naturally) you were 100% correct.....it is wonderful!

So true about buying quality - my husband bought me a set of All Clad stainless pots and pans years ago and they look as good as new. Also my Le Crueset dutch oven is old but definitely standing the test of time. Thank you, Chef for this video and all of your videos. I am learning so much!

This is the 1st frenchman whose accent ive enjoyed ❤

I promise I could have watched John-Pierre story-tell and explain about each and every item in the kitchen there and still would ask for more, such is the presence! Thanks for the wonderful presentation, always! An experience beyond words Bless everyone watching

Good knowledge - about what tools are really needed in a proper kitchen

Thanks, Chef. That really helped me to figure out exactly what I am missing in my everyday kitchen tool collection.

Need a lid for every pot/pan! I know on video a lid doesn't work too well for showing what you are doing but lids are important to keep moisture and heat in when you need it. Good content, thanks!

Empirical cook here. I saw this video and remembered how I got all of these items through the years. When you cook, you naturally gravitate towards them. I just make sense.

You'll also need a butter bowl

I had that same oven thermometer for about ten years, Polder is a great brand, very accurate. However the silicone sheath to protect the wire separated at the probe and compromised the wire, causing it to rust and it was no longer accurate, temps were all over the place when I did an ice water check. When I looked on Amazon to get a replacement probe, it cost the same for that alone as it did for a thermometer with probe. About that same time I was watching an episode of America's Test Kitchen, and in their equipment corner segment they were reviewing oven thermometers, their top pick was the Thermoworks Chef Alarm for $65, which is calibratable, and a waterproof aftermarket waterproof probe available for $19, so I jumped at the chance to buy one of each, both have been well worth every red cent I paid for them.

Around 10 thousand new subscribers every day! WOW! You rock Chef!!

Chef loves his butter, his eyes light up when butter is mentioned... Great information on the tools required...love the stainless steel frying pan.

CJP, I love how excited you get, and how your passion radiates. I feel the same way about cooking and about my kitchen stuff. Please keep making videos and spending time with us in the kitchen. Thank you 😊

I love your passion for cooking and especially you desire to teach!

Chef JP, I love to watch you use your double door oven. Could you please talk about it sometime if you haven't already. I'm planning a kitchen remodel and would like to get one.

Yeah.Mayers with focusing on food machinery, baking equipment , western kitchen equipment,hotel equipment, intelligent, refrigeration equipment, etc..

I think this is a really good guide! The one ABSOLUTELY essential thing i also would add is a good old big Peugeot pepper grinder,that a must have!

I am a big fan of Hoffmann coated pans and pots. The product is very similar to Woll and also in the same price segment. Big advantage is that you can have the pans - if the coating wears off after many years - recoated at Hoffmann and not have to throw them away. I use some of them for 3 years almost every day and it is so far no wear visible. Chef is absolutely right: once spend a little more money for it never again bother with shabby pans ;) Thanks for the super video JP - except for the potato ricer I actually have everything there, that makes me happy ^^

Good tools make for quicker and easier cooking. Great video Chef JP 👍🏻

This is a very very important video that I have wanted for a long time

I like the way Chief Jean Pierre explains why he uses different knives, etc. Browning onions,,, conductor of taste etc. Taste of salt, etc. He is easy to understand. A lot of so be home cooks copy his ways .

In the restaurant management lecture, the chef recommended this video .

@ChefJeanPierre

25 күн бұрын

🙏👍

Great list! If you can find them a wooden 'fork' with flat tines / ends is really useful. Helps to make great (slow cooked) scrambled eggs and also to break up minced meats when you are making bolognaise, shepherds pie etc. Just makes separating the meat easier when you initially brown it. I have two but I know they can be hard to find so I bought a second one when I came across it. I'd also add a frying pan splatter guard - a lid with holes so you don't stew what you are frying but if what you are frying is somewhat excitable it does not redecorate your entire kitchen top.

Excellent. Thanks again for such an informative video.

Fantastic video .

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I have made dozens of your dishes and can’t wait to make more!

Hello Chef, thank you for putting on the essential tools. I have accumulated a lot of kitchen equipment over the years. I do have most everything you’ve shown and more. I watch your cooking shows and have been watching you for a while now. Thank you for your entertaining cooking style. I have to say I’m giving you love.

If I ever get to build my own house from scratch, I am taking this video and having the architect reproduce this kitchen layout… this is my dream kitchen, right here.

What's better than a Chef JP show and tell on a Monday? Nothing I tell ya. Nothing. Thanks Chef, Jack, etc!

I need this video!!! Thanks Chef, very helpful. ❤️

Thank you so much Chef Jean-Pierre. Great information video!

Thank you chef I just learn a lot from you.

All the world needs, inspiring teachers, we can conquer the stars.

I can't believe he didn't include emotional support butter. Essential.

@smievil

4 ай бұрын

probably even his most used tool

Brilliant tutorial, thank you so much Chef 🙂

I feel accomplished. I been watching you for years Chef, and I got that question right!! TEXTURE. I feel like I am now, 1-1000th Chef.

I will buy quality kitchen equipment if you keep making QUALITY content. Merci beaucoup, Grazie mille, and THANK YOU so very very much for what you contribute to the culture of culinary arts and gastronomie. You are a member of my family that we all wish we had. Its a damn good thing you create this invaluable quality content. You are helping so many people live better lives Chef Jean Pierre. Cooking without the ego, reality TV crap, and with healthy, warm, and happy sensibilities. DON'T STOP BEING EXACTLY WHO YOU ARE.

This video is excellent! These are the tools I commonly use in my kitchen except for the handheld blender. I must buy one of those. It saves you the time to cool before blending the dish.

Almost there, I'm just lacking a: a) immersion blender b) microplane c) garlic press

@DeWin157

Жыл бұрын

The best garlic press is to smash it with the flat of your chef's knife on your cutting board.

@jamesprior2496

Жыл бұрын

@@DeWin157 I agree.

Thank you, Chef!

1:35 when Chef started to speak a blessing over his ricer the heavens began to open up! 😆 Thank you for the upload!

Chef JP, YOU ARE THE BEST. Thank You for doing this for us. I certainly appreciate it and I bet many other do as well. Request: Chef, would you be willing to do a video about things that have gone wrong for you while cooking and HOW you repaired or resolved the problem/flaw in your meal? (excluding start over of course)

Thanks Chef and Jack for producing this one. I use warm white vinegar to clean starches from my stainless steel pans. Glad to hear that the abrasives are okay to use as well. So many useful gems in this one. I was surprised you overlooked ramekins and your clear smaller ones for pre-measuring ingredients prior to cooking. I had to laugh that you started with the immersion blender. Best purchase yet of something I never “needed” before but now use it for some great results like roasted red pepper collis and your tomato bisque.

I love this guy! Chef is very informative! 🙂

Chef, I loved this video. As a CIA graduate ….. I can appreciate many home chef struggles. I had to giggle, because the one other required piece of equipment is actually sitting on your counter in your video.I know you use it in 70%(?) of your videos ….. Kitchen Aid mixer 😂

Yes, Woll is from Germany. I use their pans. They are definitely more durable than regular Teflon with very close non-stick properties, but they still only last a few years when used daily. And don't put them in the dishwasher!

@jackiepeacock84

Жыл бұрын

I can slide an egg all over in my cast iron. Never had another type of pan that I could do that in. How do yours work for you?

@PatrickJDaley

Жыл бұрын

Thats the problem with non stick, poor life. My carbon steel is my go to for eggs. Most of my other cookware is stainless that is older than me and looks and cooks awesome. Never cared for non stick. But Woll does make a nice pan.

@draakevil

Жыл бұрын

@@jackiepeacock84 I only use the Woll pans for things like omelette now. I use cast iron for almost everything, even pancakes and fried eggs. To sear meat I use a simple steel skillet as that is just faster. Woll pans are easier to handle, but once you get used to cast iron, there is no reason to go back.

@jackiepeacock84

Жыл бұрын

@draakevil Cool. I've never used them. I'm always curious to see if anything can perform anywhere near as well as good ol' cast iron. Thank you for responding. It was very kind, and I appreciate it!

The two additions that I can't encourage enough is a meat chopper/mallet that helps with ground meats to get a nice fine crumb texture and it's pretty fun to smash food in and let out your anger and the other is a Rotary Cheese Grater with a hand crank which makes grating cheese 99% easier, faster, and is also fun to use but helps is you have arthritis or other joint/wrist issues.

@DeWin157

Жыл бұрын

I had a Zyliss rotary grater for years, unfortunately the crank handle broke off, and I have been putting it off for awhile to replace it.

@wastrelway3226

Жыл бұрын

@@DeWin157 You're like me, in a way. I kept dropping the pepper grinder, or breaking it. This happened about 6 times. So I am now doing all my pepper grinding in the mortar and pestle. I can grind other things in it, too, and combine them together. As Dan says, you get get to let out your anger.

@DeWin157

Жыл бұрын

@@wastrelway3226 I love my mortar and pestle, it does a great job to crack and grind all the spices I use for all the seasoning mixes I create.

Bang-on. This is very close to my own list. I'd drop the slicing knife and add a fish spatula.

One of his very favorites is the non stick Wok with a flat stainless steel base attached to the outside bottom. He has praised this almost indispensable item so many times!

I've been thinking about updating my kitchen equipment since my sister in law set my stew pot on fire. The beans she tried to cook in it became nuclear waste. I'm taking this into consideration when it comes to gear because I want something that'll stand up to well, that walking disaster.

I love JPs videos but he does sometimes does forget that domestic feezers do have a limited capacity even over 17 years🤣 I recently bought a thermometer it makes life so much easier and cuts out a lot of the guesswork

I found a brand new 5qt Staub dutch oven at the consignment shop recently for $50. My wife thought I had lost my mind because I was practically doing backflips out the door with it. Of course I showed her this video. 😊

I usually have to ban my self from walking in to shops that sell kitchen products because I always purchase something that I don’t really need. But, having said that, those particular products have actually been quite useful

Last time I saw a guy run down his kitchen equip load and explain it, the whole thing went very different... ...but that's probably because it was Alton Brown's crazy MacGyver ass 😂

@jeradkiester698

Жыл бұрын

Alton Brown is like Malbech Chef Jean Pierre is like Champagne

"Well hello there phrinzzzzz" just ordered 3 items I needed.....thanks Chef!

This is the greatest channel on KZread, I have learned more in the past six months watching this channel than in the previous 20 years of cooking. You are amazing CJP

@ChefJeanPierre

10 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏❤️

Very nice of you 👨🏼‍🍳 to give us “the inside scoop” on what kitchen tools you find to be essential. Thank you !