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Yes , the longest relationship I ’ve had is with my cast iron pan , what of it .
1.A timelesscast-iron panthat will honestly outlive you. Cook anything from meat to veggies to delicious bread and rolls in this pan that doubles as a lifelong friend.
2.Silicone baking matsto avoid having to break out the elbow grease to clean your baking sheets ever again. I highly recommend Silpat brand mats, as they’re sturdy, easy to clean, and are super nonstick.
3.Acan opener, because even if you’re a person who thinks they won’t use one that much when you need one, you REALLY need one.
4.Nice, largesheet traysyou will basically use every day. If you refuse to spend all day baking only to find your cookie bottoms burned to a crisp, it’s time for a new pan.
5.A set ofAll-Clad nonstick pansso you don’t have to wrestle with burnt-on egg for hours after breakfast. Let those puppies slip out, give the pan a rinse, and you’re good to go.
6.A cute littlesaucepan and lid, because sauce is the most important part of almost any meal and deserves a pan of its own. The pan is also great for single servings of rice, pasta, and soup, of course!
7.AnEscali Primo kitchen scaleso at long last you can bake with the exact measurements those cookbooks are so keen for you to use, making for a better end result.
8.ACrock-Pot, because the verdict is in: Slow-cooked foods are the best foods, full stop. Having this handy pot basically, cook your food for you while you go about your day leisurely can feel like the ultimate luxury. I’ve had mine for…gosh, has it been 10 years already?! Time flies.
9.Anenameled Dutch ovenfor baking up some tasty crusty bread or slow-cooking the old-fashioned way. Spending an idle Sunday braising a delicious dinner is absolute heaven, and a Dutch oven is the key.
10.A set ofglass mixing bowlsthat will make baking all the more delicious of a task. Having just the right bowls to separately combine your dry and wet ingredients in is a small pleasure worth seeking.
11.ANinja air fryerfor anyone who’s looking for a versatile piece of cookware that’s easy to use and super convenient. I’m guessing that’s 99% of you?
12.AMueller Pro-Series 10-in-1because if chopping is the part of cooking you dread the most, it’s totally fine to call a helpful little gadget in to assist.
13.Amandolinso you can slice all your veggies nice and thin without having to get a doctorate in kitchen knife skills. These make ridiculously quick work of prep, and the julienne attachment will make you feel like a real pro! I’ve had this exact model for probably five years, and it’s fresh as the day it was born.
14.A set of14 airtight plastic food storage containersto keep all of your dry goods fresh, organized, and ready for you to scoop whenever you need ‘em.
15.Some double-sidedmagnetic measuring spoonsfor the times you need to ~actually~ measure ingredients. I personally resist measurements at all times and often live to regret it. Learn from my mistakes and invest in this easy-to-store set.
16.Anolive oil bottlewith a speed pourer, because it genuinely is super helpful to have your most used ingredients right at your fingertips. I switched to a bottle like this a while ago and would never return to glugging oil right from a big bottle into a pan.
17.AnImarku Pro Chef’s Knife— a new knife is a life-changing investment and makes cooking such a joy. With the right tool, every slice of tomato is a work of art, every diced sweet potato a symphony. Too much?
18.A rechargeableelectric wine openerbecause breaking a cork is a huge bummer — as is struggling with a manual opener while everyone at your dinner party watches you.
19.A microwave-safe,18-piece set of Pyrex glass storage containers and lidsso you always have a perfectly sized reusable container to store tasty, tasty leftovers in (and reheat them whenever you’re ready).
20.Arapid egg cookerthat makes six easy-to-peel hard-, medium-, or soft-boiled eggs in mere minutes. It can also make individual omelets, two poached eggs, and scrambled eggs with included simple attachments. This isn’t a personal chef, but it is a personaleggchef, which might be even cooler.
Promising review:“We bought this second one as a gift for our friend and she ’s loving it too . We have used ours over the last four long time about three time a week . It frees up sentence to worry about the eggs fake decently while we are seduce other stuff for breakfast . The little post/ hold by which you take the egg out in the tray is really safe and convenient . I noticed other blade do n’t have the feature while rat for it . Really crucial as you do n’t get scorched taking the ball out . " — LVC
Get it from Amazon for$18.99(available in five semblance ) .
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21.A handy littleknife sharpenerbecause slicing and dicing with a dull knife is the wooorst. This little guy will make sharpening your knives much less of a chore, which in turn will make cooking all the better.
22.AnOxo salad and herb spinnerto help you quickly wash and dry greens, sure — but the true purpose of this spinner is watching your food go for a little carousel ride. Weeee!
23.Ahandheld milk frotherso you can make your favorite cafe drinks in the comfort of your own kitchen. Youhavealways suspected that you would make a great barista.
24.A set of fourrubber spatulasfor scraping, scooping, spreading — all the good kitchen “S” words.
25.Atortilla warmerto keep your fave food vessels hot, pliable, and ready to scoop up everything on your plate.
26.Asmall Belgian waffle makerbecause there’s nothing better than hot, fluffy, tasty waffles without the burden of storing a huge waffle iron.
27.A set of24 spice jars and accompanying labelsfor anyone whose favorite kind of kitchen is an organized one. Always knowing exactly which spice jar to reach for is one of those little things that can make cooking a whole lot better.
The reviews for this post have been edited for distance and clarity .
