cooking essentials

I love recipes and I enjoy following them precisely. Therefore, I use my measuring spoons and cups practically every time I cook. While I conveniently have two sets of measuring spoons, I only have one set of measuring cups. Since it's a hassle to constantly wash the cups, I simply want to get another set and I asked you to help me find it. You searched the Internet for stylish and compact measuring cups. The set I already own is white plastic, so you looked for cups that are different in color or material. You saved your finds in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Measuring Cups.

I'm totally digging scorpstar77's suggestion of these progressive magnetic measuring cups. According to her, the "shape makes them really easy to scoop in a canister or narrow box of ingredients." Magnets keep the cups together and make them easy to find. The best part is they're my signature color: YumSugar green. Thanks for sharing scorpstar77! For more measuring cups, please browse below.

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I love recipes and I enjoy following them precisely. Therefore, I use my measuring spoons and cups practically every time I cook. While I conveniently have two sets of measuring spoons, I only have one set of measuring cups. Since it's a hassle to constantly wash the cups, I'm simply going to get another set. Can you help me find it? Search the Internet for stylish and compact measuring cups. The set I already own is white plastic, so look for cups that are different in color or material. Save your finds in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Measuring Cups. I'm excited to browse your discoveries!

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When I made lasagna, I was horrified to realize I don't own a large casserole dish. I ended up having to make the lasagna in two pie dishes. To avoid this situation in the future, I asked you to help me find a casserole dish. You headed off to market in search of a large, oven- and dishwasher-safe serving vessel that can hold everything from potato gratin to white chocolate brownies. You saved the dishes in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Casserole Dish.

I'm madly in love with this Le Creuset casserole set in Caribbean blue. Aimeeb discovered this two-piece set that comes with 12-inch rectangular and 9-inch square baking dishes. It's on sale, which means I'll be able to afford it! Browse all the baking dishes you bookmarked below.

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Yesterday, I dropped by a Macy's Culinary Council event to see Food Network star Tyler Florence. He was kicking off the tour for his two latest books, Stirring the Pot and Dinner at My Place. He talked to a packed audience about his recent move to California, his upcoming plans in the television, wine, and restaurant industries. My favorite part of the discussion, however, was when Tyler talked kitchen essentials.

"I can cook a meal on the top of a car in a junkyard," he declared. He believes anyone can cook with seven essential kitchen tools:

1. Skillet, for omelets and eggs
2. Saucepan, for soups and sauces
3. Larger pot for cooking steaks, tenderloin, and pork chops
4. Chef's knife, for cutting meat and vegetables
5. Paring knife, for cutting fruit and smaller items
6. Bread knife, with serrated edges
7. Cutting board, for all purposes

Not only were Tyler's tips helpful for those who are new to cooking, but he also demonstrated that one doesn't need to have a bunch of fancy tools to cook a fabulous meal. Are your kitchen essentials the same as Tyler's?

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Although I have a large spice rack, I have a designated mise en place area for ingredients I use all the time. This includes seasonings like salt and pepper as well as my favorite spice, cumin. While we never cooked with it growing up — my mother hates the smell of it — I have grown to love it, and now I don't think I could live without it. It lends a certain earthy smokiness that no other spice can add, and I put it in everything from Indian-inspired salsas to house pickles.

What spice is indispensable to you?

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