Matt Broussard / A Cook Named Matt Picks

Kitchen pieces for recipe-led content: knives, cast iron, aprons, cutting boards, and the kind of tools that earn their place on camera.

Curated for creator outreach and partnership-ad concepting. Rarely is a curated marketplace: every product has to pass strict criteria before we carry it, so this page focuses on high-quality things that work well, last a long time, and earn their place.

Ironwood Cast Iron Skillet | 10.65"

At 4.8 lbs, Fourneau’s Ironwood skillet is one of the lightest cast iron skillets going, which means you’ll actually ...

Messermeister Custom Kullens Santoku Knife | 7" German Steel | Hollow-Ground Blade

The 7-inch blade is handcrafted in Solingen from Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116 stainless steel with a ceramic stonewashed fini...

8" Chef's Knife | German Stainless Steel | Hand-Finished 15° Edge | Messermeister

Messermeister was founded in 1981 by Bernd and Debra Dressler. In 1992, they redefined German knife design by introdu...

The Essential Apron | Char

Hedley & Bennett started the Essential Apron because professional kitchens needed something better, and nearly a ...

Combustion Predictive Thermometer with WiFi Booster | 8 Sensors | 900ºF Max Temp

Eight sensors, evenly spaced from tip to handle, give you the full thermal story of what's happening inside your food...

Adventure Chef Maple Summit Set | 6-Piece Folding Knife Set | German X50 Steel | Carbonized Maple Handles

Messermeister started in 1981 when Bernd and Debra Dressler began distributing German and Japanese knives, then decid...

Messermeister Adventure Chef Linen Summit Set | 6-Piece Portable Cooking Kit | German X50 Steel

Messermeister has been making knives since 1981, starting as a distributor before designing their own blades and even...

Messermeister Multi Shears | 9" Titanium-Coated Blades | Push-Button Disassembly

Messermeister has been making knives since 1981, when founders Bernd and Debra Dressler started distributing German a...