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Liquid Measure 1 cup = 8 ounces = 1/2 pint = 236.59 milliliters 2 cups = 16 ounces = 1 pint = 474 milliliters...
1. Large (preferably 12-inch) skillet. A must for sauteing chicken breasts, fish fillets and medallions of veal or pork. Choose a nonstick surface to...
Anything dishwasher-safe: Buying dishwasher-safe kitchen tools and utensils will save loads of cleanup time, and it will assure that they are thoroughly clean and...
• One 8-inch chef's knife--for chopping. • One 10-inch slicing knife--for slicing meat and poultry. • Two 3/4-inch paring knives--(one for you and one...
A kitchen funnel--for filling jars and bottles. A pair of kitchen shears--great for cutting herbs or poultry. A meat pounder--produces very thin slices of...
One-quart saucepan--for small servings, to melt butter or to use as a double boiler with a larger pan. Two-quart saucepan--for sauces and vegetables. Four-quart...
• Springform pan--for cheesecakes and other dishes. • Bundt pan--a nice decorative touch for cakes. • Steel wok--wonderful for stir-frys and sauteing. • Baking...
Small, medium, and large mixing bowls. Wooden salad bowl--essential for great salads. Glass measuring cup--for liquids. Set of measuring cups--for dry ingredients. Set of...
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