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Useful tools, thoughtfully chosen.

A practical shortlist for family meals, grilling, and everyday prep. Browse the products and ingredients we would consider for these recipes.

Grilled lamb and beef kafta rolls arranged on a serving platter
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Grilling essentials

The few tools that make outdoor cooking safer, cleaner, and more consistent.

Instant-read thermometer

ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE

A fast-reading probe for checking grilled foods.

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Long-handled locking tongs

OXO 16-inch tongs

Long stainless-steel tongs give you reach and grip at the grill.

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Grill scraper

Weber wood grill scraper

A bristle-free option; check that its shape suits your grill grates.

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Grill tray

Nordic Ware Naturals half sheet

A rimmed tray for carrying food. Keep a separate clean tray for cooked food.

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Everyday prep

Durable basics for chopping, mixing, seasoning, and shaping family meals.

Stainless-steel mixing bowls

OXO three-piece stainless-steel bowl set

Nesting bowls with nonslip bottoms for mixing kafta and prepping meals.

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Box grater

OXO etched box grater with removable zester

A steady base and removable zester for onions, cheese, and citrus.

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Cutting boards

OXO two-piece cutting board set

Two rigid boards let you keep raw meat and produce prep separate.

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Digital kitchen scale

OXO 11-lb stainless-steel food scale

The pull-out display stays visible beneath a large mixing bowl.

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Serving & storage

Simple pieces that take dinner from the grill to the table and handle leftovers well.

Large serving tray

Nordic Ware Naturals half sheet

The raised rim gives a generous serving surface for casual cookouts. Use a clean tray for cooked food.

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Glass storage containers

Rubbermaid Brilliance Glass 10-piece set

Clear, stackable glass bases with latching lids for leftovers.

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Insulated food carrier

Stanley Fresh-to-Table 3-qt crock

An insulated carrier for hot sides or soup on a picnic.

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Small sauce bowls

Le Creuset 7-oz round ramekins, set of 2

Small stoneware bowls for yogurt sauce, dips, and toppings.

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Pantry favorites

Flavor-building ingredients we use often, with room for specific tested recommendations.

Lebanese seven spice

Our homemade seven-spice blend

Make the blend from our recipe and adjust it for your family's kafta.

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Extra-virgin olive oil

Graza Sizzle

An everyday extra-virgin olive oil for cooking.

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Kosher salt

Diamond Crystal kosher salt flakes

An easy-to-pinch salt. Adjust measured amounts if using another brand.

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Pita and flatbread

Fresh pita from a local bakery

Choose soft, freshly made pita and warm it briefly before serving.

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Cook with what you have

Start with our grilled kafta recipe.

You only need a bowl, a grater, clean grill grates, and a reliable thermometer to make this family-style dinner.

Make the kafta rolls
Kafta pita with tomato, cucumber, red onion, and yogurt sauce

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