 | All-Clad Stainless 9-Piece Cookware Set
Buy new: $599.95 You don't need a lot of pots and pans. You just need a few really good ones.
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 | Rösle 12782 Garlic Press
Buy new: $35.24 This garlic press will pass the test of time. It's efficient, sturdy, and easy to wash. One of my favorites.
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 | Oxo 32480 Good Grips Salad Spinner
Buy new: $25.74 You won't believe how much more salad you'll eat and how little waste you'll produce--wash your head of lettuce, spin it and store the spinner in the refrigerator.
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 | KitchenAid KSM150PSGB Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Glacier Blue
I couldn't go without mine. From mashed potatoes, to cookie dough, it handles pretty much anything.
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 | Waring MBB518 Professional Quality Food & Beverage Blender, Stainless Steel
Buy new: $97.00 / Used from: $164.99 Waring is a really good brand at an affordable price. The cup is perfectly designed with ridges and creases, just so the liquid always stays in the bottom, instead of floating to the top.
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 | Wusthof Classic Gourmet 3-Piece Knife Set
Buy new: $163.99 Again, same idea. These are the 3 knives you'll ever need: a Chef's knive (the best), and two paring knives.
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 | Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 6-3/4-Quart Oval French Oven, Red
Buy new: $269.95 You'll find it useful for a lot of dishes. Stove top or oven. This one will last you a lifetime.
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 | All-Clad LTD 12-Inch Nonstick Fry Pan
If you can only afford one non stick pan, this is it. Get a large one and you're set.
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 | Kitchen Aid Peeler & Zester Duo Pack, Red
You'll be surprised what you can do with these two. The peeler works great in fruit, veggies and shaves cheese in perfection, the zester is just one of those things always handy to have.
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 | Le Creuset Silicone Balloon Whisk, Cobalt
Buy new: $19.74 / Used from: $14.99 Ah, the whisk. Don't underestimate this object. The silicone coating is a nice feature. Choose a medium to large one, and forget about those sets of 24 whisks, you really just need one.
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 | Rosle Can Opener
Buy new: $32.06 / Used from: $30.99 Rosle is another great kitchen brand. All their accessories are durable, high-quality, and the can opener is no exception. functional, small and easy to clean.
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 | All-Clad Stainless Steamer Insert
Buy new: $49.95 / Used from: $43.99 Don't forget the steamer. All Clad usually throws one in when you get the set.
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 | Taylor Classic Big-Digit Kitchen Timer
Go digital. The precision will come in handy for pasta and those cookies grandma used to bake.
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 | Pyrex Prepware 3-Piece Measuring Cup Set
Sturdy and diswasher safe. These are the best.
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 | Pyrex Professional Silicone Spatula Set
This the type of item you can totally go cheap and get great value for the money. These will work just as well as Le Creuset, for 1/5 of the price.
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 | Pyrex Pastry Brush Set
Williams Sonoma will have more expensive ones, but these are just as good. I end up using them a lot, especially on the grill. I also throw them in the dishwasher and they come out nice and clean.
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 | Oxo Good Grips 12-Inch Stainless-Steel Locking Tongs
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $7.99 Another must have.
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 | Peugeot Fidji 8-1/4-Inch Pepper Mill, Black Matte
Buy new: $54.95 Here you do want to spend a little more. Who would guess that a car manufacturer makes a great pepper mill?
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