The Well-Equipped Cook: The Team Behind Our Tastings and Testings

We purchase and test every product ourselves. [Cook's Illustrated. The Well-Equipped Cook. A Curated Collection of Equipment with Tips, Videos, and Recipes] [recipes]( [equipment reviews]( [taste tests]( [buying guides]( [videos]( The Team Behind Our Tastings and Testings [View Equipment Guide]( Every week we highlight the kitchen equipment that has won our rigorous testings and thus a place in our kitchens. But who exactly is responsible for those product reviews? You might already be familiar with our gadget expert, Lisa McManus, and her cohost on [Gear Heads]( Hannah Crowley. Or maybe you’ve seen Jack Bishop and Adam Ried bring our reviews to life on [America’s Test Kitchen]( and [Cook’s Country]( television shows. In addition to that rock-solid crew, [six other full-time editors]( spend their days testing everything from [soy sauce]( and [canned chickpeas]( to [sous vide machines]( and [stand mixers](. This week we’re excited to announce that we have a new member on our team, Chase Brightwell. We knew we had to hire Chase when we found out that he loves dogs, coffee, and fried chicken—I’m kidding! Those things are all true, but what really matters is that Chase shares our belief that the right kitchen equipment and ingredients can make your life better. (His prior career in epidemiological research doesn’t hurt, either. It made him super methodical and honed his eye for detail.) This week we’re showcasing Chase’s top kitchen tools, plus a favorite America’s Test Kitchen recipe that reminds him of his time living in the South. Please help me welcome our newest team member! - Carolyn Grillo, Assistant Editor, Tastings & Testings HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast‑Iron 3.5‑Quart Round Braiser Our winning braiser has a large cooking surface and a light interior, which means it’s easy to monitor browning. Its large handles feel secure even when you grip them while wearing oven mitts. Everything we make in this versatile pan turns out great. [Buy It Now ›]( HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor This food processor has been a test kitchen favorite for years and there are good reasons why. It has a powerful motor, responsive pulsing, and sharp blades. It continues to ace every task we put it through. [Buy It Now ›]( HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Cuisinart Stainless Steel Slotted Spoon This slotted spoon’s wide, shallow, thin bowl allows us to easily scoop up foods from boiling water, hot oil, and sauce. Bonus: The long handle is so comfortable to hold that it feels like it’s molded to fit the palms of our hands. [Buy It Now ›]( [View More Equipment]( Special Offer [All-Access Membership. 10,000+ Reliable Recipes. Free Shipping. Mobile App. 7,500+ Ratings. Join now and SAVE 33%.]( Recommended by Chase Brightwell Assistant Editor A Kitchen Must-Have Dexter-Russell 6" Dough Cutter/Scraper—Sani-Safe Series CB: Sometimes it’s the little things that can make your time in the kitchen even more enjoyable. Using a bench scraper is a great way to up your prep work game; its flat surface can safely transport a larger amount of chopped vegetables than the flat of your chef’s knife. It increases your dexterity when handling, cutting, and shaping dough of all types. And it makes cleanup a breeze: You can scrape up the flour and dough scraps off the counter in mere seconds. [Buy It Now]( Related Recipe Butternut Squash Galette with Gruyère CB: This is a great recipe for trying your hand at making pastry. Don’t be alarmed when your dough is dry and crumbly at the outset; just employ your trusty bench scraper to bring it all together. This galette includes whole-wheat flour in the pastry for a sturdier, more flavorful crust, and the spinach and butternut squash are steamed in the microwave, so making the filling is a snap. [Get the Recipe]( Q&A with the Test Kitchen What are some more ways to use my bench scraper? A bench scraper is an inexpensive—and indispensable—tool in the kitchen in more ways than you’d think. [Learn more ›]( membership Recommendation From make-ahead faves to last-minute saves, get the recipes that millions of home cooks rely on. [Order Now]( Online Cooking School Watch and Learn: How to Make Laminated Dough Want to up your pastry game? Here’s how to achieve flaky, laminated dough. 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