The Kitchen, Recipe by Recipe

KitchenAid 7 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer – Cast Iron Black

This completely changed my baking game. It handles every double batch with ease — bread dough, cookie batter, meringue, you name it. If you bake even once a week, you need this in your life.

Used in Cinnamon Roll Carrot Cake, Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, Copycat Levain Bakery Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie and 1 more

Ninja Espresso & Coffee Machine

My every-morning ritual starts with this machine. It pulls espresso shots that genuinely rival my favourite café. Saves me so much money and I look forward to it every single day.

Fullstar Mini Vegetable Chopper with Container

This little thing cuts my prep time in half with zero mess. I use it almost daily for onions, tomatoes, peppers — it makes cooking feel so much faster and more enjoyable.

Used in Greek Pasta Salad, Greek Chicken Bowls, Shakshuka and 2 more

AmazonBasics Stainless Steel Bench Scraper & Chopper

I use this for literally everything — chopping herbs, scooping veggies off the board, portioning dough. It is the most underrated kitchen tool I own and costs almost nothing.

Used in Easy Same-Day Focaccia

Cuisinart Salad Spinner

No more soggy salads! It dries greens perfectly every time and the bowl doubles as a beautiful serving dish. Such a simple tool but it makes a huge difference.

Used in Greek Pasta Salad, Greek Chicken Bowls, Steak Chimichurri Salad and 1 more

Woodenhouse Wooden Spoons Cooking Utensil Set

These are the prettiest utensils I own and they feel incredible to cook with. Gentle on all my pans, naturally non-stick, and they look gorgeous hanging in my kitchen.

Used in Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Shakshuka, Bolognese Pasta and 1 more

Uniturcky Stainless Steel Nesting Measuring Cups & Spoons Set

The engraved markings never fade no matter how many times you wash them. They nest perfectly to save space and honestly look stunning enough to keep on display.

Used in Fudgy Chocolate Brownies, Biscoff Tres Leches, Double Chocolate Chip Cookies and 1 more

TrendPlain 16oz Glass Oil Dispenser Bottle

This lives right next to my stove and I reach for it constantly. The no-drip spout actually works — no mess, no sticky bottles. Makes cooking feel so much more polished.

Used in Easy Same-Day Focaccia

MIWEVRO Meat Chopper & Hamburger Masher

This breaks up ground meat in seconds — no more standing there with a spatula forever. Total game changer for taco nights, bolognese, and anything with minced meat.

Used in Kafta Tacos, Bolognese Pasta, Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme and 3 more

Al Wadi Al Akhdar Tahini, 908 g, 2-pack

Pure sesame paste for the yogurt tahini sauce, hummus and dressings. A big tub, because a half-cup recipe empties a small jar fast.

Used in Kebab Rolls, Kafta Tacos, Middle Eastern Pantry Staples (The Ingredients I Actually Use)

Z&Z Za'atar Spice Blend

Thyme, sumac and toasted sesame. Toss it with pita chips for fattoush, or stir it into olive oil for dipping bread.

Used in Fattoush Salad, Middle Eastern Pantry Staples (The Ingredients I Actually Use), What Actually Goes on a Mezze Platter

Sadaf Ground Sumac

The tart, lemony red spice behind musakhan, fattoush and sumac onions. Musakhan alone takes four tablespoons.

Used in Turkish Bulgur and Adana Kebab, Fattoush Salad, Fattet Musakhan and 1 more

Edi Gourmet Aleppo Pepper Flakes

Mild, fruity chili flakes with gentle heat. The kebab rolls call for pul biber or Aleppo pepper.

Used in Shakshuka, Kebab Rolls

Cortas Pomegranate Molasses

Thick, sweet-sour syrup. Fattoush and musakhan both use it, and a drizzle sharpens a mezze platter.

Used in Fattoush Salad, Fattet Musakhan, Middle Eastern Pantry Staples (The Ingredients I Actually Use) and 1 more

Cortas Orange Blossom Water

The floral note in Middle Eastern syrups and sweets. A few drops go a long way.

Used in Middle Eastern Pantry Staples (The Ingredients I Actually Use)

Cortas Rose Water

The companion to orange blossom water, for syrups, milk puddings and pastries.

Sadaf Dried Limes (Loomi)

Whole sun-dried limes that give kabsa its sour, smoky depth. Hard to find outside Middle Eastern grocers.

Used in Chicken Kabsa

Edi Gourmet Baharat Seven Spice

A ready-mixed warm spice blend, the easy route the kabsa recipe mentions.

Used in Chicken Kabsa

Frontier Co-op Whole Green Cardamom Pods, 1 lb

Whole pods for kabsa and rice, Arabic coffee and baking. A pound lasts a long time.

Used in Chicken Kabsa

Duru Coarse Bulgur

Coarse cracked wheat, the grind Turkish bulgur pilaf is made with.

Used in Turkish Bulgur and Adana Kebab

Ipek Turkish Sweet Red Pepper Paste

A spoonful in the adana mix gives a deeper, smokier kebab. Usually only found in Turkish shops.

Used in Turkish Bulgur and Adana Kebab

Flat Stainless Kebab Skewers, 1-inch wide

Minced meat grips a wide flat blade and does not spin or slide off when you turn it.

Used in Kebab Rolls, Turkish Bulgur and Adana Kebab, What to Serve with Kebabs (My Favourite Easy Sides)

ChefSofi Granite Mortar and Pestle

Heavy stone crushes whole cardamom, cloves and dried lime for a homemade spice blend.

Used in Chicken Kabsa

Engraved Copper Turkish Coffee Pot

Tin-lined copper, the traditional pot for Turkish and Arabic coffee. A lovely gift.

Pasabahce Turkish Tea Glasses and Saucers, 12 pieces

Tulip glasses of black tea are how a kebab or mezze meal often ends.

Used in What to Serve with Kebabs (My Favourite Easy Sides)

Ceramic Dip Bowls, set of 6

Small bowls so hummus, labneh and muhammara each get their own spot on the table.

Used in What Actually Goes on a Mezze Platter

Stainless Falafel and Meatball Scoop

Shapes even falafel and kofta balls straight into the oil, without sticky hands.

Ma'amoul Mould Set of 4

Presses the patterns into ma'amoul, the date and nut cookies made for Eid.

Lodge 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet

Holds its heat when the food goes in, so things sear instead of stew, and it goes straight into the oven or under the broiler.

Used in Chicken Parm with Spicy Rigatoni, Shakshuka, Garlic & Herb Steak Bites with Mashed Potatoes and 2 more

OXO Good Grips Meat Tenderizer

Pounds chicken to an even thickness so it cooks through before the crust burns.

Used in Chicken Parm with Spicy Rigatoni, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches, Creamy Spinach Stuffed Chicken and 2 more

ThermoPro Instant-Read Thermometer

Tells you the middle is done without cutting the chicken or steak open.

Used in Chicken Parm with Spicy Rigatoni, Greek Chicken Bowls, Honey Garlic Salmon Skewers and 3 more

Cuisinart Chef's Classic 3-Qt Saucepan with Lid

The method depends on a tight lid trapping the steam, and 3 quarts fits a standard batch.

Used in How to Cook Basmati Rice: Water Ratio for the Stove, Rice Cooker and Instant Pot

YOSUKATA 13.5-inch Flat-Bottom Carbon Steel Wok

Sits flat on a home burner and gets hot enough to sear instead of steam.

Used in Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry, Spicy Peanut Noodles, Honey Chipotle Chicken Udon

Lodge 6-Qt Enamelled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Holds a low, steady simmer for hours and keeps frying oil from spattering.

Used in Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches, Bolognese Pasta, Shredded Beef Tacos

Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-inch Chef's Knife

A lot of fine chopping, and a sharp blade cuts herbs instead of bruising them.

Used in Greek Pasta Salad, Boursin and Bruschetta Dip, Steak Chimichurri Salad

Microplane Classic Zester

Grates Parmesan fresh and fine, and zests lemon without the bitter pith.

Used in Chicken Parm with Spicy Rigatoni, Parmesan Truffle Fries, Honey Garlic Salmon Skewers and 2 more

Checkered Chef Stainless Cooling Racks, 2-pack

Fried food rests on a rack, not a plate, so the crust underneath stays crisp.

Used in Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches, Crispy Chicken Tacos

ThermoPro Deep-Fry Thermometer with Pot Clip

Clips to the pot so you can see the oil temperature, which decides greasy or crisp.

Used in Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches, Crispy Chicken Tacos

PixiPy 12-inch Tortilla Warmer

Keeps a stack of tortillas soft while you assemble, so they fold without cracking.

Used in Kafta Tacos, Crispy Chicken Tacos, Shrimp Tacos and 2 more

Cuisinart 12-Qt Pasta Pot with Strainer Insert

Lift the pasta straight out and keep the starchy water for the sauce.

Used in Greek Pasta Salad, Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Marry Me Chicken Pasta and 3 more

Joseph Joseph Garlic Rocker

Rock it over a clove to crush garlic, with no press to clean afterwards.

Jenaluca 5-Blade Herb Scissors

Five blades cut parsley and mint straight over the dish in a few snips.

Used in Fattet Musakhan, How to Store Fresh Herbs So They Last

OXO Good Grips Handheld Mandoline

Thin, even onion slices for sumac onions, with an adjustable thickness.

Krups Electric Spice and Coffee Grinder

Grinds whole spices and dried lime for a fresh kabsa blend in seconds.

Pyrex 9x13 Glass Baking Dish

The standard size for a tray bake like this one, and glass does not react with acidic or milky sauces.

Used in Beef Enchiladas, Chicken Enchiladas, Chicken Alfredo Lasagna and 3 more

USA Pan 9-inch Square Pan

The recipe is written for a 9x9 pan. Another size changes the thickness and the bake time.

Used in Fudgy Chocolate Brownies, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Marshmallow Treats

OXO Good Grips Medium Cookie Scoop

Same-size dough balls bake in the same time, so no cookie is underdone while its neighbour browns.

Used in Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies, Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies and 1 more

Nordic Ware Half Sheet Pans, 2-pack

Plain aluminium browns evenly and does not warp at high oven heat.

Used in Crispy Parmesan Roasted Potatoes, Honey Garlic Salmon Skewers

Amazon Basics Silicone Baking Mats, 2-pack

Nothing sticks to the tray and the bottoms do not over-brown.

Used in Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks, Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies and 3 more

Etekcity Digital Kitchen Scale

Weighing flour removes the most common reason a dough comes out too dry or too slack.

Used in Fudgy Chocolate Brownies, Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, Copycat Levain Bakery Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie and 1 more

Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor

Chops herbs, garlic and onion in seconds, and the blade sits close to the base so a garlic sauce keeps emulsifying while the oil goes in.

Used in Kafta Tacos, Steak Chimichurri Salad, Why Toum Splits (and How to Fix It)

KitchenAid Variable Speed Hand Blender

For a small batch in a narrow jar, where a food processor blade spins above the garlic.

Used in Boursin and Bruschetta Dip, Why Toum Splits (and How to Fix It)

COSORI Pro 5-Qt Air Fryer

Crisps with a spoonful of oil instead of a pot of it.

Used in Kebab Rolls, Parmesan Truffle Fries, Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks and 1 more

Aroma 8-Cup Digital Rice Cooker

Rice without watching the pot, if you would rather not use the stovetop method.

Used in Greek Chicken Bowls, Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry, How to Cook Basmati Rice: Water Ratio for the Stove, Rice Cooker and Instant Pot

KitchenAid 5-Speed Hand Mixer

Whips cream and beats frosting without getting a stand mixer out.

Used in Biscoff Tres Leches, Homemade Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding, Cinnamon Roll Carrot Cake

Falastin: A Cookbook, Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley

Palestinian home cooking, the cuisine musakhan comes from, by Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley.

Used in Fattet Musakhan

Jerusalem, Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi

Ottolenghi and Tamimi on the food of Jerusalem, built around tahini, sumac and za'atar.

Used in Middle Eastern Pantry Staples (The Ingredients I Actually Use), What Actually Goes on a Mezze Platter

The Palestinian Table, Reem Kassis

Family recipes from a Palestinian home kitchen, written for home cooks.

Zaitoun, Yasmin Khan

Modern Palestinian recipes that are approachable on a weeknight.

Rose Water and Orange Blossoms, Maureen Abood

A Lebanese home kitchen, from mezze to sweets scented with flower waters.