Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook. Today, Chris and Shilpa Uskokovic break down how to really read a recipe — and what some common recipe language means. Then, they'll talk about the basic equipment that your kitchen needs... and what to skip! Recipes & Links: Samosa-dillas with Cucumber Salad BA 56 Recipes S&B Curry Powder (Shilpa's favorite!) Chef's Knives Paring Knives Bread Knives Kitchen Shears Nonstick Pans Stainless-Steel Pans Dutch Ovens Carbon Steel Pans Silicone Spatulas Sheet Pans Cutting Boards Blenders Kitchen Scales