After a long cookie baking session, you might be tempted to throw the cutters in the sink and deal with them later. But trust us, you and your cookie cutters will be happier if you wash them promptly (or at least keep them dry until you do) and then ... pop them in the oven! More

How are your Thanksgiving dinner plans coming along? We've started to compile our recipes and even make some things ahead. Along the way we've also pinpointed a few cooking tools that make this big traditional meal a whole lot easier — in particular tools that you might not keep on hand. Here are 7 things we think are worth having if you're making a Thanksgiving dinner this year. Do you have them all? More

Item: The Baking Steel
Price: $72
Overall Impression: Fantastic and durable pizza accessory, one that will help your pizza cook much faster and give it a deliciously chewy, blistered crust.

Do you use a pizza stone? Putting a heavy stone in your oven helps stabilize its temperature, retain its heat, and transfer it more efficiently and directly to your pizza. I had a pizza stone a long time ago, but broke it rather promptly, and ever since then I've baked my pizzas directly on an oven rack. Well, that's all changed now, as I bought one huge hulking chunk of thermal mass, The Baking Steel, and it's making my pizzas that much better. More

In every pizza lover's quest to approximate a fiery-hot brick pizza oven at home, a pizza stone is first on the list of necessary equipment. But of the variety of materials available — stone, cast iron and even steel — which one is the best pick for you? More

Q: I recently got a pizza stone and I'm wondering what the guidelines are for leaving it in the oven. Can I put other things besides pizza on it? Will it mess with my baking if I put a cookie sheet or muffin pan on it (or even on another rack?), or do I need to take it out of the oven when I'm baking?

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Quitokeeto (pronounced "kee-toh") is an online pop-up shop curated by Heidi Swanson (of 101cookbooks.com) and Wayne Bremser. With an eye towards beautiful, lasting design, the shop features utilitarian kitchen "jewelry" and unique products from small producers. Their aim is to stock a very short list of things that are special, lovely, and worth owning. More

If you're doing any special occasion baking, you'll want to know about Fancy Flours. This is your one stop shop for baking supplies and decorations, from kitschy to classic.
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We get this question a lot: what kinds of pots, tools, and gadgets are essential in the kitchen? This seems like an overwhelming topic, especially if you're a newbie cook just setting up your first real post-college kitchen. Thankfully, The Kitchn has a few guides to help you on your way. (Also helpful to pro cooks who want to pare down!) If you missed 'em, here are the five guides we've offered so far... with more to come! More

What are the essential tools every cook needs in the kitchen? Both new and experienced cooks can benefit from going back to the basics. The last few weeks we at The Kitchn have been compiling a list of kitchen essentials, from prep tools and utensils to cookware. Up today: our essential guide to baking pans. More

How important is the material when it comes to pans and other bakeware? Ever wondered if you could substitute a glass dish when a recipe calls for a metal pan? This quick guide to using glass, metal, ceramic, and silicone pans will help set you straight. More