Take kitchen tongs, for example. These workhorses are great for grilling, browning meat, lifting corn out of boiling water, blanching veggies, tossing salads or pasta, and even destemming kale.

When cooking meat on the stovetop or grill, do I need to switch out my cooking utensil when the chicken is cooked before continuing the rest of the recipe? I have several recipes, such as stir-fries, ...