Prep Tools
This sharp prep essential is the star of any chopping board.
¿Qué es cuchillo? - knife
Heavy, flat, and sizzling—this pan is the weeknight searing champ.
¿Qué es sartén? - skillet
Invented to blitz soups and salsas into silky smoothness.
¿Qué es licuadora? - Blender
Long-grain, short-grain, always on the stove beside beans.
¿Qué es arroz? - rice
The fresh leafy herb that crowns tacos and ceviche.
¿Qué es cilantro? - Cilantro
It strips potatoes and carrots with a flick of the wrist.
¿Qué es pelador? - peeler
From soups to stews, this deep vessel does the heavy simmering.
¿Qué es olla? - Pot
Percy Spencer’s 1940s discovery made this speedy cooker a kitchen staple.
¿Qué es microondas? - Microwave
Essential crystal that boosts flavor in every dish.
¿Qué es sal? - salt
Earthy spice that anchors taco blends and chili.
¿Qué es comino? - Cumin
The handheld tool that turns cheese into fluffy snow.
¿Qué es rallador? - grater
A flat metal tray that turns cookie dough into golden rounds.
¿Qué es charola? - Baking Sheet
It pops up your breakfast in golden slices.
¿Qué es tostadora? - Toaster
Black, pinto, or canary—soak, simmer, savor.
¿Qué son frijoles? - beans
Smash a clove, wake a sauce—aioli’s foundation.
¿Qué es ajo? - Garlic
This wire tool beats eggs and blends sauces in seconds.
¿Qué es batidor? - Whisk
Whistles when water’s ready for tea or instant soups.
¿Qué es tetera? - Kettle
Drip by drip, it brews your morning pick-me-up.
¿Qué es cafetera? - coffee maker
Kitchen liquid gold for sautés and dressings.
¿Qué es aceite? - oil
Sweet or smoked, this red powder colors rubs and stews.
¿Qué es pimentón? - Paprika
These kitchen “scissors” make quick work of herbs and poultry bones.
¿Qué son tijeras?
Locks in heat for fierce sears, killer cornbread, and stovetop-to-oven cooking—but never put it in the dishwasher.
¿Qué es sartén de hierro fundido? - Cast-Iron Skillet
Slices, shreds, and chops at the press of a button for fast prep.
¿Qué es procesador de alimentos? - Food Processor?
The fine grind behind cornbread, arepas, and empanadas.
¿Qué es harina de maíz? - cornmeal
This aromatic leaf leaves its mark on stews, then leaves.
¿Qué es laurel? -Bay Leaf