Forks Over Knives: The Cookbook (13 page)

MUFFIN PANS OR CUPS, NONSTICK OR SILICONE
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To make the oil-free muffins and cupcakes in this book, we recommend a high-quality nonstick muffin pan such as the Wilton brand pans. If you prefer, you can use silicone pans or cups, but be sure to choose 100% silicone products, like those made by Betty Crocker; other products not only are less effective but also tend to leach and smell.

PARCHMENT PAPER
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For occasional oil-free brownies and cookies.

PIZZA STONE, WOODEN PIZZA PEEL, AND PIZZA CUTTER
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To make great plant-based, cheese-free pizzas!

POTS AND PANS
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In various sizes for everything from bread and brown rice to soups and stir-fries. The most convenient sizes you need are: 1-, 2-, 4-, and 8-quart saucepans with covers; a 12-inch nonstick skillet with a cover; a 9-inch square cake pan; a 9 × 13-inch baking pan; and a 9 × 5-inch loaf pan. Nonstick pans are a good choice, especially for dishes that require baking or sautéing, as are clay pots.

RICE COOKER
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Cooks any grain perfectly, including brown rice, quinoa, barley, and more. Just throw your grain in with the
right amount of water
and go for a jog or drive a carpool—when you get home, dinner will be done!

ROLLING PIN
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For making your own whole-wheat pizza dough or healthy cookie dough.

SCISSORS
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Useful for more things than you can imagine, including opening tofu containers, snipping cilantro, preparing whole peeled tomatoes, and more. Wash them in the dishwasher just as you would a knife.

SPATULAS
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At least one straight spatula, one spatula with an angled handle, and one rubber scraper spatula.

SPICE RACK
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Should include a variety of spices and herbs, including sweet and savory flavors (see the
Herbs and Spices
Pantry Basics).

SPOONS, FOR MIXING AND STIRRING
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Be sure to include a slotted spoon, a wooden spoon, a sturdy metal spoon, and a soup ladle.

STEAMING BASKET OR BAMBOO STEAMER
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Steaming is the best way to cook vegetables, since it cooks the vegetable while letting it retain the most nutrients possible.

VEGETABLE PEELER
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Makes short work of peeling everything from potatoes to butternut squash. Some vegetable peelers come with various blade attachments, such as julienne, crinkle cut, and slicing.